Archive | May, 2011
Chevrolet Cruze gets rid of spare tire to boost MPGs

Chevrolet Cruze gets rid of spare tire to boost MPGs

I can guarantee that anybody owning a car, even enthusiasts, can’t stand changing a flat tire. Regardless if it’s an inconvenience or not, changing a flat tire majority of the is downright dangerous. Not to mention, spare tires can weight as much as 60lbs, which in this time of getting the most MPGs out of [...]

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Poland’s Arrinera working on 638-hp supercar

Poland’s Arrinera working on 638-hp supercar

Come June, Arrinera Automotive of Poland will be releasing a yet unnamed supercar, however, its first batch of teasers were just released. From the ground up the vehicle will be on a tubular steel chassis and Kevlar frame. The exterior is said to resemble some Lamborghini body styles. Interior design will be comprised of premium [...]

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Report: U-Haul still won’t rent trailers to Ford Explorer owners

Report: U-Haul still won’t rent trailers to Ford Explorer owners

U-Haul is holding a 13 year grudge against the Ford Explorer. Corporate policy makes it impossible for any Explorer owner to rent a trailer. It also applies to soft-top Jeep Wranglers. The issue dates back to 1998 when a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ford. Early Explorers were produced with defective Firestone tires that resulted [...]

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Honda’s Mugen Euro wants to do high-performance Fit

Honda’s Mugen Euro wants to do high-performance Fit

Honda’s UK-based performance tuning division Mugen Euro has admitted to wanting to develop a high-performance version of the Jazz/Fit. The brand, which is responsible for the upcoming supercharged CR-Z hybrid said they’ve been yearning to do a hot version of the Fit. Currently, Mugen offers styling packages for the Jazz in Japan, where the car [...]

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Volkswagen dominates NADAguides Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles list for 2011

Volkswagen dominates NADAguides Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles list for 2011

Tired of high gasoline prices? NADAguides is here to help with their Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles list, which was established to assist consumers in determining the most fuel efficient vehicles for current model vans, wagons, sedans, luxuries, coupes, sports cars, SUVs, trucks and hybrids. “With four vehicles from Volkswagen named to the NADAguides Most Fuel [...]

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Next-generation Chevrolet Corvette to get Euro-style turbocharged V8

Next-generation Chevrolet Corvette to get Euro-style turbocharged V8

Earlier this month, General Motors said that it will invest $131 million in its Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette. The next-generation Corvette, which is not due for another two years, is reported to be “a truly global competitor.” According to a source that spoke with TheDetroitBureau.com GM has approved the [...]

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Report: Obama to visit Chrysler’s Toledo plant next week

Report: Obama to visit Chrysler’s Toledo plant next week

An administration official has confirmed that President Barack Obama will visit Chrysler’s plant in Toledo next week. On Tuesday, Chrysler repaid its loans to the United States and Canadian government six years ahead of schedule. Chrysler spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said that Obama wants to personally congratulate Chrysler and its employees. “We are expecting a visit [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen has released new images of the 2012 Passat for your wallpaper needs – that’s if you really dream of owning a Passat that much. Either way, hit the jump for the updated high-res gallery. Click here for more news on the Volkswagen Passat. Refresher: The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is offered in three trim levels, S [...]

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Marchionne: Chrysler still has a lot of work to do to complete comeback

Marchionne: Chrysler still has a lot of work to do to complete comeback

Following its repayment of United States and Canadian loan yesterday, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told workers that Auburn Hills automaker still has a lot of work to do and that their comeback isn’t complete yet. Marchionne said that Chrysler still has to sell stock to public investors, which would allow the government to sell its [...]

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TrueCar: Hyundai-Kia to outsell Toyota, Honda in May 2011 in the U.S.

TrueCar: Hyundai-Kia to outsell Toyota, Honda in May 2011 in the U.S.

Good news just seems to be coming Hyundai and Kia’s way on a day-to-day basis. According to industry analyst firm TrueCar.com, Hyundai-Kia Automotive will outsell Toyota and Honda in May in the United States. TrueCar.com said that it expects Hyundai-Kia to sell a total of 115,434 units in May, an increase of 43.4 percent from [...]

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