June 2009

2009 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recall

Owners of 09 Expeditions and Navigators should be keeping an eye on their mailbox.  Ford recalled a relatively small number ( 1,357 ) of these full-size SUV’s , for what is realistically a pretty small problem.  The brake stop lamp switch in some of these vehicles is adjusted wrong, which could make the break lights [...]

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BMW 755ih Spy Shots

BMW is a bit behind in the luxury hybrid game. Both Lexus and Mercedes-Benz have luxury hybrid sedans on the market right now, ready for sale today. Though BMW is late to the game, they plan on arriving in serious style. Meet the BMW 755ih – the first hybrid that will wear a BMW badge. [...]

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2011 BMW X1 Prototype Spotted

The crazy photographers over at Left Lane News managed to get some great shots of the 2011 BMW X1 prototype. The X1 is, of course, BMW’s latest creation – basically a smaller version of the X3 SUV. Based on the 1 series coupe, the X1 is sort of a cross between a big wagon / [...]

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2010 Ford Taurus has a rebate – already

The 2010 Ford Taurus, with its slick new look, is being introduced with cash on the hood. Someone needs to remind Ford that rebates are for stale cars that aren’t selling well. And trucks, of course. They seem to be confused, as they’re offering cash back on every trim of the new Taurus ( except [...]

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Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV Sounds Amazing

Even if you don’t have time to actually watch this video, it’s absolutely imperative that you take a moment to *listen* to it.  Hit play and minimize it, whatever.  The sounds you hear will change your life.

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2011 Toyota Yaris Rendering

According to that crazy Hollywood Extra over at Burlapp Cars, you could very well be looking at the 2011 Toyota Yaris.  This is the five door version of course – the 3 and 4 door versions should still be around if you like those better.  There’s also a faint rumor of a hybrid Yaris – [...]

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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible starts at $43,850

The long awaiting drop-top version of the Infiniti G37 has arrived, and starts at $43,850.  Ever since the G35 began offering us a for-real alternative to the German luxury-sport sedan, we’ve been asking for a convertible.  Finally, Infiniti has delivered.  Opting to go with a retractable hard top was probably a good choice.  Though not [...]

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Chevy Malibu Hybrid Ends Production

Good game, Malibu Hybrid.  In stark contrast to the excellent new Malibu, the Malibu Hybrid was a poorly conceived, poorly performing, and overpriced car.  Managing a feeble 2 MPG more than the vanilla Malibu, and costing several thousand dollars more, this vehicle never made sense. I have never recommended this car to anyone – and [...]

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