Archive | May, 2011
Spy Shots: BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept spotted near Nurburgring

Spy Shots: BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept spotted near Nurburgring

It’s been called the BMW M3 Lightweight Concept, BMW M3 GTS Sedan and most recently – the BMW M3 EVO. Whatever, BMW calls it we’ll get more info when the official model makes it debut at the M Festival at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring in June. Until then, we’ll have to enjoy random spy shots [...]

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New investment, loans to help Saab move forward with 9-1 development

New investment, loans to help Saab move forward with 9-1 development

Saab’s recent partnership with Chinese SUV maker Hawtai will allow room for fresh investment to move on with the development of future models likes the 9-1. Hawtai has invested 150 million Euro in the Swedish brand’s parent, Spyker. The investment followed a 30 million euro loan from existing investor Gemini Investment Fund. That has generated [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition

Brand Spankin’ New Images: Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition

Just last month, Opel unveiled the Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition, known as the hottest hatch to ever come from the GM-owned German brand. We were instantaneously impressed by the Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition but were bit sad that GM didn’t release anymore than three images. Well, we now came across a bunch of new high-res [...]

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Toyota opens first hydrogen fueling station in the U.S.

Toyota opens first hydrogen fueling station in the U.S.

They changed the way in which the world viewed the hybrid car, and now Toyota is out to do the same with hydrogen fuel-cell technology. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. celebrated the opening of the first hydrogen fueling station in the US, fed directly from an active industrial hydrogen pipeline. The station will provide hydrogen [...]

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Fed may require at least 2% gain in fuel efficiency annually

Fed may require at least 2% gain in fuel efficiency annually

The federal government has said that it won’t be requiring annual improvements of fuel-efficiency of less than 2% between 2017 and 2025, but have also said that an annual improvement of 7% is the most automakers can be expected to reach. The NHTSA said Tuesday that it is researching the impact of raising fuel-efficiency in [...]

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Cadillac relaunches certified pre-owned program

Cadillac relaunches certified pre-owned program

As part of its quest to secure an image of quality amongst the ranks of luxury brands, Cadillac will relaunch its Certified Pre-owned Program this spring, enhancing a program that already outranks those offered by Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, and Audi. The new program will include a more robust inspection system, a six-year 100,000 mile limited [...]

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Video: BMW Performance Parts models vs. their standard versions

Video: BMW Performance Parts models vs. their standard versions

Now that you’ve purchased your first BMW, you’re thinking about ways you can further enhance your ownership experience. You ask your dealer and he/she mentions taking a look at BMW Performance Parts website and going through all the different parts and accessories available for your vehicle. So you head to your computer, start browsing and [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Ferrari FF wants to take over your wallpaper

Brand Spankin’ New Images: Ferrari FF wants to take over your wallpaper

Ever since the Ferrari FF made its debut, we’ve been itching for more high-res photos from the Italian automaker. Well, we finally have our needs fulfilled today. Ferrari has just dropped a bunch of new images for the new Ferrari FF for your wallpaper needs. Click here for more news on the Ferrari FF. Refresher: Power [...]

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GM building solar field at Hamtramck to power Chevrolet Volt plant

GM building solar field at Hamtramck to power Chevrolet Volt plant

General Motors announced today that the largest photovoltaic solar array in Southeast Michigan will be built at the company’s Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, turning sunlight into electricity to help power the home of the Chevrolet Volt. “The 516-kilowatt project, announced Wednesday by GM and DTE Energy, will generate electricity capable of charging 150 of the electric [...]

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Video: New 2011 Chrysler 300 ‘Imported from Detroit’ ad features John Varvatos

Video: New 2011 Chrysler 300 ‘Imported from Detroit’ ad features John Varvatos

Following a very successful debut of the ‘Imported from Detroit’ campaign at Super Bowl XLV with a commercial featuring Eminem, Chrysler decided to create a range of commercials for its vehicles featuring celebrities from its home state. A recent 2011 Chrysler 300 commercial featured American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the NFL, Ndamukong [...]

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