Archive: March 2009
Small car, hybrid sales taking a long drive off a short pier
The short-sightedness of the car-buying public is breathtaking. It was just months ago that fears over $4 gas prices had people scurrying about, dumping loaded SUVs for a fraction of their purchase price and replacing them with smaller, more efficient vehicles. But today, with fuel well under $2...
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Pontiac G8 sees record sales amid harrowed industry
Incentives, incentives, incentives. That's the name of the game at all of the major carmakers these days, and in many cases, it's paying off. Take the Pontiac G8 for example... March 23, 2009 by Ralph Hanson
Kia considering brand-wide name changes
Getting young people to buy cars is tougher than it sounds. Fashion, mode and politics all play a role in addition to the classical considerations for car buying: price... March 23, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 1
Lamborghini issues 'clarification' on plans for Estoque four-door coupe
Earlier today reports emerged that Lamborghini had shelved plans to build a new four-door coupe based on its stunning Estoque concept car from last year’s Paris Motor... March 23, 2009 by James Martinez 11
Faralli & Mazzanti launches the V12-powered Vulca S
Coachbuilder Faralli & Mazzanti (F&M) is probably most widely recognized for its Antas V8 GT but the Italian design house is working on building a new hero car, this time... March 23, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Audi to offer smaller 1.8L TFSI in TT Roadster
Since its debut the Audi TT has stirred emotions and imitations with its daring looks, just as fresh now as when introduced just over a decade ago. The Roadster is even more... March 23, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 4
Nissan to show off new-generation zero-emissions vehicle in San Diego
As the traditional car industry struggles against a lack of consumer credit, economic instability and its own growing pains, several of the major players are forging ahead... March 23, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
STaSIS Audi A4 hits 255hp with 2.0L turbo
Audi's A4 has taken Germany by storm, becoming the best-selling luxury sedan in the home of German luxury cars. The company's boss has already announced that they'll be... March 23, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 2
Melkus launching brand rebirth with RS2000 this November
Development of the first new Melkus sports car since 1986 is almost complete with initial plans for a November 2009 relaunch of the brand still on track. The first final... March 23, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW promoting Chattanooga plant with new visitor center
While many Americans are struggling to make ends meet during the current financial crisis, the people of Chattanooga, Tennessee, have a brighter outlook thanks to the... March 23, 2009 by James Martinez
U.S. production of Orlando MPV on hold says union official
While the likes of Audi and Daimler are surging forward with their product development, cash-strapped companies such as General Motors are having to abandon certain market... March 23, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 11
Volkswagen launches Golf GTI in Europe, U.S. sales start this Summer
At last year’s Paris Motor Show Volkswagen unveiled a thinly disguised 'concept' of the Mark VI Golf GTI, the latest iteration of one of the most acclaimed hot hatches... March 23, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 13
Jeep’s future will likely include compact Fiat Panda Cross
Following the announcement of the proposed alliance between Fiat and Chrysler in January, the question on everybody’s lips was which European top-sellers were finally... March 23, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
American engineers will develop Ford’s global midsize platform
Ford’s midsize Fusion sedan and its associated Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ cousins were just updated for the 2010 model year but details of the next-generation model... March 23, 2009 by Kenneth Hall 6
Tata Nano finally goes on sale at just over $2,000
Violent protests closed its plant in West Bengal, soaring materials prices threatened to drive its price well beyond the targeted $2,500 mark and yet Tata soldiered on with... March 23, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 9
Let's try it Again: First Retail 2010 Shelby GT500 to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach
This will be the second go around for the first retail production 2010 Shelby GT500 coupe that was scheduled to be auctioned at the original Barrett-Jackson event in January... March 23, 2009 by Matt Rigney
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