October 2008

2011 Ford Explorer Spy Shots

We’ve known the Ford would build the 2011 Explorer on a unibody car type platform for awhile now – and here are the first spy shots.  First impression?  It looks… awkward… goofy.. and lumpy.  The side / rear view is particularly awkward -the roof jumps up after the rear doors.  Why in the world does [...]

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Aspen Hybrid and Durango Hybrid get the axe

Introduced just two short months ago, Chrysler’s twin hybrid behemoths were born.  And today, they’ve died – along with the Newark, DE assembly plant that builds them.  There are a few thousand pending orders for these vehicles…. but there’s no word on wether they will be produced or cancelled.  If Chrysler decided to cancel, customers [...]

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Chrysler dropping AWD as option on Sebring, Avenger, Caliber

What’s that you say?  Chrysler made the decision to drop the available AWD on the Sebring, Avenger, and Caliber.  I think it’s safe to say that just about no one  even knew these vehicles offered AWD.  No one is buying the FWD Sebring… why would they spend more for an AWD version?  It’s not as [...]

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V priced at $59,995

Cadillac’s super sedan finally has a price tag attached to it.  With a base price of $59,995, the unofficial “four door Corvette” is a ridiculous bargain.  Wait, did I just call a sixty thousand dollar car a bargain?  You better believe it.  Remember, this car has a version of the Corvette ZR-1 engine, putting out [...]

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Toyota iQ Concept

Meet Toyota’s answer to the Smart Fortwo – the iQ concept.  While the iQ is about a foot longer than the ForTwo, it’s unquestionably in the same class.  Where it bests the Smart, however, is passenger space.  Whereas the Fortwo seats, you guessed it, just two passengers – the iQ is a “3 + 1″.  [...]

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2010 Prius Pictures for Real

The 2010 Toyota Prius Pictures posted here just the other day have been confirmed by Toyota – they are the real deal.  The specs aren’t public yet, but the 2010 Prius is supposed to get a more powerful engine AND better fuel economy.  Toyota’s sticking with the NIMH batteries this time around though -no fancy [...]

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2010 Chevy Camaro pricing starts at $22,995

Whenever the 2010 Camaro finally shows up at dealer’s lots, it may prove to be one of the greatest performance bargains in recent memory.  The V6 powered LS model will start at $22,995, and the V8 powered SS model starts at $30,995.  And yes, those prices do include destination charge.   While I’m a huge fan [...]

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2010 Toyota Prius Pictures

Before you get too excited – these pictures are absolutely unconfirmed.  We believe them to be the production version of the 2010 Toyota Prius – the third generation of Toyota’s bestselling hybrid.  The basic shape remains the same,of course, as well it should.  The funky cheese-wedge shape is about the best shape possible for aerodynamics.  [...]

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