Archive | December, 2011
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

GM already working on 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro for 2016

While it isn’t an official word from GM, the guys that have all the inside news say that a source has confirmed that the company is working on a sixth-gneration version of the Chevrolet Camaro. The unnamed source says that the model is scheduled for a production date of 2016. Check out our Top 10 [...]

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Kia Ray EV becomes Korea’s first production electric-car

Kia today introduced Korea’s first electric-vehicle with the new Ray EV a model that is capable of traveling 86 miles on a single charge. The Kia Ray EV, which will be assembled on the same production lines as the regular model, will first see a limited production of 2,500 units in 2012 for use by government [...]

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Ford sells more than 100,000 F-150 V6 EcoBoost models

Ford sells more than 100,000 F-150 V6 EcoBoost models

FoMoCo banked on a huge gamble when it decided to offer a fuel-efficienct V6 EcoBoost for its Ford F-150 pickup but that gamble turned out to be success as the turbo V6 F-150 hit a milestone of 100,000 units so far this year. According to Doug Scott, marketing manager for the F-Series pickups, the last [...]

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2013 Lexus GS 350 price starts at $46,900, remains unchanged

2013 Lexus GS 350 price starts at $46,900, remains unchanged

Lexus has finally revealed the pricing details on the 2013 GS 350 sedan, which hits dealerships in early February with a new dynamic design, better handling and innovative technology (according to Lexus at least). “With all of the enhancements to the all-new GS, the base price remains the same at $46,900 (not including a delivery, [...]

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Mazda reveals 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon lineup, CX-5 to be highlight

At the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon next month, Mazda will show up with a line of 10 vehicles featuring the new Mazda CX-5 Mazda Deimo (Mazda2) and of course, the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Click here for more news on the Mazda CX-5. In addition, customized models based on special editions of the Mazda Axela and [...]

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China’s Youngman still trying to salvage Saab as it files for bankruptcy

China’s Youngman still trying to salvage Saab as it files for bankruptcy

As Saab continues its bankruptcy process, Chinese car company Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile is trying to salvage parts of the bankrupt brand. The news comes as Saab owner Swedish Automobile’s CEO Victor Muller says that the year-long strife of trying to save the brand may not be over. Youngman’s original bid to purchase Saab was blocked by [...]

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Designers explain 2012 BMW 3-Series

Video: Designers explain the process behind the 2012 BMW 3 Series

BMW has just released a video giving us a look at the designing process of the new 2012 BMW 3 Series (F30) with the designers who did it all. Watch as the designers explain the ideas behind the car-design. Check out our list of Top 10 things you need to know about the 2012 BMW [...]

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

AMP to unveil electric Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detroit

We will know more about this as we delve into our coverage of this year’s Detroit Auto Show, but for those interested in the EV world, there is this: an electric Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 100 mile range. AMP Electric vehicles will offer an electric conversion for the Jeep as they have in the [...]

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Report: Ferrari’s Montezemolo to run for president of Italy

Report: Ferrari’s Montezemolo to run for president of Italy

Fezza’s president might just become even more than that: Luca di Montezemolo is running for president of Italy. The 64 year old lawyer wrote a letter of intent to the liberal-centrist Italia Futura Party, suggesting they prepare for an election. Montezmolo suggested that: “The Second Republic has failed. We need new faces and new ideas [...]

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Honda Civic Si, Volkswagen Jetta GLI get Consumer Reports ‘Recommended’ rating

Honda Civic Si, Volkswagen Jetta GLI get Consumer Reports ‘Recommended’ rating

Recently, angsty consumers and of course ‘the internet’ have not been kind to the new and perhaps uninspired Honda Civic; there is some hope though as Consumer Reports has just awarded the sportier Civic Si the “recommended” designation. The news comes from a comparo between the Si and the VW Jetta GLI; though many feel [...]

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