Archive | September, 2011

Report: Chevrolet expects more Camaro ZL1 buyers to pick automatic, video games are to blame

The upcoming 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is expected by GM to sell over 50% automatic transmissions. John Fitzpatrick, Chevy Corvette and Camaro’s marketing manager explains that “there are a lot of people out there who, as they age, do not want a third pedal. And then you have younger people who have never been exposed [...]

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Ferrari 458 Spider

Video: Ferrari 458 Spider in Action

Ferrari has just released a video of the new 458 Spider in Action after the model’s official public debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 458 Spider is seen Amalfi Coast along the southern part of Italy. The video has some beautiful scenery but our eyes seemed to be locked constantly on the Ferrari 458 [...]

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2014 Ford Mustang design will be more ‘modern’ rather than retro

2014 Ford Mustang design will be more ‘modern’ rather than retro

In a short report earlier this week, we learned that the Ford Mustang will be undergoing a full revamp and redesign for the 2014 model year. We now have more details courtesy of Ford design chief, Jay Mays. Mays says that the styling for the next-generation is ‘being locked down.’ When asked if we will [...]

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Another picture of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe hits the Internet

Another picture of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe hits the Internet

A new photograph of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has popped up on the internet. Last month, images of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe hanging out in the garage hit the webs. It seems like the new 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe now gets a more fluid design that is bringing it closer to the current [...]

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2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon and TSX sedan priced

Acura has announced the pricing details on the 2012 Acura TSX and TSX Sport Wagon. Prices are up by $200 across the line with the base TSX sedan starting at $29,810 and the TSX Sport Wagon starting at $31,160. There is also a new Acura TSX Special Edition sedan that adds more sportiness to the [...]

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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid price starts at $32,000

Toyota’s Chevrolet Volt competitor is here! The Japanese automaker today officially introduced the new 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which will hit dealerships in 14 launch states beginning this October through Toyota’s Online Order System at www.toyota.com. Deliveries of the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid strat in Spring 2012. The launch states include California, Oregon, Washington, [...]

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2012 Toyota Prius V price starts at $26,400

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is the first new member of the Toyota Prius Family and the first Prius model to debut after the Prius we’ve all come to know and love. The goal of the Toyota Prius V is to meet the needs of full-families with active lifestyles while providing the same ‘care about mother [...]

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Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is a quality compact segment competitor

Never have I ever said anything spectacular about a Chevrolet product during my time on Earth thus far, halo cars Camaro and Corvette aside. And I thought this while playing the juvenile game with a couple of friends and trying to mack it with the girl sitting next to me – I guess this reassures [...]

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Report: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid to debut in Detroit, no Jetta Coupe

Report: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid to debut in Detroit, no Jetta Coupe

At the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the guys at CARandDRIVER went digging for some information on the new Volkswagen Jetta. What did they find out? First, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January and will go on sale shortly after. It will be powered by a 1.4 [...]

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Last Ford Crown Victoria rolled own the assembly line Thursday

Last Ford Crown Victoria rolled own the assembly line Thursday

After being built for a long 3 decades, FoMoCo ended production of the Crown Victoria this year at the company’s St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Talbotville, Ontario. The last Crown Victoria rolled off the assembly line Thursday. The 44-year-old plant has produced over 8 million vehicles. The Toronto Sun reported that current workers and even [...]

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