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2010 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,495

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Acura, Breaking

Acura has released the pricing details on the new 2010 Acura ZDX crossover, which will arrive at dealerships starting Dec. 15. Pricing will start at $45,495 for the base ZDX.
The 2010 Acura ZDX with a Technology Package will run you $49,995 and will ad Acura’s Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting, [...]

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First U.S.-built Kia rolls off production line in Georgia

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Kia

Kia’s fist U.S. built vehicle, a white 2011 Kia Sorento crossover, rolled off the production line today at Kia Motoring Manufacturing Georgia.
“The start of production for our first manufacturing facility in the United States further demonstrates our commitment to growth in North America and we are proud to be adding 2,500 jobs to the local [...]

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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo prices start at $63,900 (w/ new images)

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Breaking

An official BMW document from BimmerFile shows that the pricing of the new 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo will start at $64,725, including an $825 destination fee. The 550i Gran Turismo will be the only variant of the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo that will be offered in the U.S. when it goes on sale in [...]

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Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee rides around in Michigan

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Chrysler, Jeep, Spy Shots/Renderings

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was spotted driving around in Michigan roads looking rather nice in a matte-black paint job with black wheels. We’re guessing this is just a prototype of the next-generation Grand Cherokee making rounds at local dealerships.
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Refresher: The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will [...]

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Next-generation BMW X3 delayed for U.S., cheaper 4-cylinder model being considered

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Industry News

The launch of the next-generation BMW X3 SUV has been delayed to encourage buyers to custom order the crossover according to their specifications. According to the CEO of BMW North America, Jim O’Donnell, the move will allow BMW to offer up to four engine choices at launch, making a lower-priced version available from the beginning. [...]

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg coming to 2010 Detroit Auto Show with hybrid variant

Posted: Nov 12, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Volkswagen

At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January, Volkswagen will show the new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. The lineup is reported to include a hybrid version of the SUV.
The Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid uses the German automakers BlueMotion Technologies that are mated to parallel hybrid system and a supercharged V6 TSI allowing the SUV to [...]

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2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 prices start at $89,725

Posted: Nov 11, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Breaking, Hybrids, Green News

If you want one of the most powerful hybrids in the world, get ready to cash out close to $90,000. BMW has announced the price tag of the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6, which will start at $89,725, including the $875 destination and delivery charge.
The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is powered by a reworked version of [...]

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Pontiac lists remaining inventory, only 16 Pontiac G8 GXP left

Posted: Nov 11, 2009

Filed under: GM, Industry News, Pontiac

If you’re someone looking to get into a Pontiac before General Motors shuts the brand down, you better act fast. Tweeting at its Twitter account, Pontiac today listed the number of units for each model left in its dealer inventory.
Here is the list as it stands today:
Pontiac G8 GXP: 16
Pontiac G8 GT: 570
Pontiac G5: 1500
Pontiac Torrent: [...]

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT coming to 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Nov 10, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Mitsubishi

At the 2009 LA Auto Show, Mitsubishi will show the public its new 2010 Outlander GT. The automaker released a bunch of images of the SUV today, however, technical details are still being kept under wraps.
The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT is available in Australia with two engine choices including a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine making 167-hp mated [...]

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CAMI plant to boost Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain production

Posted: Nov 09, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chevrolet, GM, GMC

In a statement released today, GM announced that they will be investing $C 90 million to re-tool CAMI Automotive’s West Body Shop plant in Ontario, Canada. According to DetNews, the investment plan will boost production of the GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox by about 40,000 units and recall about 150 laid-off employees.
“This investment is [...]