New technology is in the works via OnStar and PJM Interconnection that will allow Chevrolet Volt owners to use renewable energy to charge up their EV’s. PJM Interconnection’s role in the system is to collect data on the percentage of renewable energy that is available on the grid, and then transfer it on to the [...]
Oh Europe how we envy you when its comes to car. Volkswagen announced today that its R GmbH department has put together a nice R-line package for its Tiguan crossover. The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is available in 7 exterior colors including Candy white, Reflex silver metallic, Deep Black pearl effect, Night blue metallic and Pepper [...]
Two Chevrolet concepts that deserve a little more attention than usual at this year’s SEMA Show are the Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze Dusk Concepts. Click here for more news on the Chevrolet Sonic. The Chevrolet Sonic Dusk features a Berlin Blue exterior, with a mild concept ground effects package, grille treatment and 18-inch concept wheels in dark [...]
GM’s tire pressure monitoring system on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain has, as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, failed to meet federal standards. The two models are being recalled by GM for repair. Equinox and Terrain models built between July 18 and September 6 totaling 33,964 units are impacted by the [...]
Imagine if Lexus produced a Lexus IS-F C – it would give the brand a true competitor to the BMW M3 Convertible and would give JDM fans a 416-hp drop-top. Well, sorry to say but it’s not happening – well, at least not anytime soon. In the mean time, you have tuners offering their visual [...]
Chevrolet will be displaying a line of customized Sonics and Cruzes at the 2011 SEMA Show. “Most of the show cars wear conceptual Z-Spec styling enhancements, which are being evaluated for production,” Chevrolet said in a statement. ” Z-Spec is a line of performance, styling, and personalization accessories available at Chevy dealerships. Click here for [...]
As the fastest growing mid-sized SUV in the U.S., the 2011 Ford Explorer has reached the 100,000 mark in sales for this year. This number also represents the 290 percent increase from the previous year, with the 2.0L EcoBoost engines accounting for 15 percent of sales. Amy Marentic, group marketing manager, says “The Explorer continues [...]
Usually when we hear about pink supercars, we kind of cringe expecting Paris Hilton to be a part of the pictures. However, Bentley just did a one-off pink 2011 Bentley Continental GT to benefit a good cause. The 2012 ‘Passion Pink’ Bentley Continental GT Coupe is being auctioned off in San Diego to to benefit [...]
At the 2011 SEMA Show, Kia will show a B-Spec race version of the 2012 Kia Rio 5-door. With the help of their racing partner Kinetic Motorsports, the Kia Rio B-Spec Race Version will get all the necessary features of racing including a cage, safety equipment and am upgraded suspension. “Outstanding value has always been [...]
The Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain are very popular sellers for General Motors. The automaker has added as many a 100 workers to its Canadian plant that builds the two crossovers as demand shows no signs of slowing down. According to Dan Borthwick, president of Canadian Auto Workers Local 88, GM added 100 workers [...]
