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2010 Hummer H3, H3T get new 5.3L V8 Flex Fuel and new colors

Posted: Nov 07, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, GM, HUMMER

Hummer, which is on its way to becoming owned by China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery, announced updates to its 2010 Hummer H3 and H3T mid-sized SUVs. The new additions include new colors and an available E85 Flex Fuel 5.3L V8 engine.
The 5.3L V8 Flex Fuel engine makes 300-hp with a maximum torque of 320 [...]

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Report: Prodrive prepping Mini Countryman for WRC entry

Posted: Nov 06, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, MINI

While we still await the arrival of the road-going Mini Countryman Crossover, which has now been delayed to March 2010, Prodrive is reportedly prepping the vehicle for a possible WRC entry for Mini. According to a report by Autosport, a World Rally Car version of the Countryman is likely to be launched at the 2010 [...]

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Ford introduces rear inflatable seat belts, next-generation Explorer to get them next year

Posted: Nov 05, 2009

Filed under: Ford, Industry News

Time once was when seat belts were considered a luxury option in a vehicle. Ford, Motor Company is set to revolutionize the seatbelt as we know it. The next-generation Ford Explorer, which is set to go into production next year, will bring to the market the world’s first inflatable seat belts, combining the [...]

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GM to stop crossover production for a week due to parts shortage

Posted: Oct 29, 2009

Filed under: Buick, GM, GMC, Industry News

General Motors Company will shut down its plant in Delta Township, Mich. for one week starting Nov.2 as it faces “critical parts shortage.” The plant builds the GMC Acadia and the Buick Enclave crossovers. GM is also retooling to add production of the Chevrolet Traverse to the plant, reports Automotive News.
The plant pumps out about [...]

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Mitsubishi confirms compact crossover, releases sketch

Posted: Oct 29, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Industry News, Mitsubishi

Speaking to the press at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi executive John Koenig said that the company is working on a small new crossover that would be called the Outlander Sport in the United States. Mitsubishi today confirmed the all-new compact crossover and said that sales in Japan will begin in February 2010.
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Porsche’s product plans outlined for the next four years

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Porsche

UK publication AutoCar is outlining Porsche product plans for the next four years. If they are to believed, we have a couple of exciting things coming from Porsche’s garage.
First up, Porsche has a V6 and a diesel version planned for the new 2010 Panamera sedan. Both models will be a little more affordable than their [...]

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Popular Mechanics announces 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, Ford sets record with three wins

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Subaru, Toyota

Popular Mechanics today named the 10 winners of its Automotive Excellence Awards for the 2010 year. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.
“Despite a tumultuous year in the automotive industry, engineers have rolled out some of [...]

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General Motors to offer WiFi on certain models

Posted: Oct 27, 2009

Filed under: GM, Industry News

Automobile options have certainly evolved over the years; there was once a time when air conditioning was an option. We seem to be entering a new era however in automobile options as GM is making available this month, a dealer installed internet router, virtually turning your car into a Wi-Fi hot spot that reaches 150 [...]

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Maserati Kuba Concept hints at Trident badged Crossover

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

Filed under: Maserati

Meet the Maserati Kuba Crossover, a design project by Russian student Andrei Trofimtchouk. Right off the bat we want to point out that the Maserati has no plans to do an SUV or Crossover anytime soon but if they ever do, let’s hope it looks somewhat like this.
The Maserati Kuba looks something like the Spyker [...]

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Nissan unveils 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom trim

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Nissan

Nissan announced today that it will add its Krom badge to the 2010 Nissan Rogue, which will now join the Nissan Cube Krom. The 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom will hit dealerships nationwide in December 2009 and will offer some additional sporty styling with 17-inch wheels and a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust.
The 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom is [...]