Posts Tagged ‘dodge magnum’
Click above for high-res gallery of the Cadillac Sport WagonPlease note the spelling, this a Cadillac and not a VW, therefore it's "Sport Wagon" rather than "SportWagen". What we have here is the result of a fission reaction on the Cadillac SRX. Seeing that the current "neither fish nor fowl" SRX cr......
High gas prices mean more superchargers. We’re okay with that
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Click above for more shots of the GM LSA V8 and its Eaton superchargerThe ongoing debate between the supercharger camp and the turbo boys isn't likely to die along with large, fuel-thirsty performance engines. In fact, Eaton believes that the market for both power-boosters will continue to grow at a......
Report: Backup assist, blind spot detection hot; clean diesel not
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
J.D. Power and Associates asked 1,900 potential car buyers what they want and what they're willing to pay for. Safety is apparently on the minds of many, with blind spot detection and backup assist taking the top two spots. But once consumers were told blind spot detectors would cost as much as $500......
GM plans to sharply increase production of next-gen V6
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
High fuel prices have car buyers looking away from V8 engines in favor of smaller, more efficient powertrains. GM is looking to feed the increased demand with an expansion of its Ramos, Mexico plant that builds its 3.6L V6 engines. The planned increase in output will allow the General to increase pr......
Next generation of in-car tech may be sponsored by advertisers
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Not surprisingly, young car buyers want their new cars filled with as much technology as possible. Specifically, navigation systems and in-car telematics like Ford's SYNC and General Motors' OnStar are highly desirable among 16-24 year-old car buyers. As it turns out, though, it is that same demogra......
Dealership offers free gas or gun with new car: 80% choose gun
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
In a move certain to generate both controversy and publicity, a new and used car dealer in Butler, Missouri, is offering his customers a choice between two sales incentives with their vehicle purchase: $250 in gasoline or a free semi-automatic handgun."We got high gas prices, theft, carjackings, in......
North America Ford Fiesta rumored to come in under $15k
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Click the image above for high res images of the new Ford FiestaWhen it comes to the 2010 Fiesta, Ford has promised the buying public the moon and stars, with great fuel economy, expensive-looking sheet metal, quality interiors, and a rewarding driving experience. That formula is already a smash hi......
Beijing 2008: Geely CE concept makes its debut
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Geely CEOk, the Geely car parade at Beijing is officially in full swing. One of the good-looking renderings we posted during the runup to the show was of the CE concept, a small hatchback that looked like it could just as easily be an Acura that's slumming in ......
Spy Shots: 2009 BMW 7 Series interior snapped
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Click on the image to enlargeAfter seeing numerous exterior spy shots and renderings of BMW's upcoming 2009 7 Series and hearing details about the drivetrain, we finally have what appears to be a spy shot of the new 7's interior. Like the exterior, it appears to be rather subdued for a modern BMW. A......
Ford’s Drive One campaign moving full speed ahead
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
After spending a few days with Ford's main-marketing-man Jim Farley and his team, we can truly say that the excitement surrounding the company's new Drive One marketing strategy is palpable. They believe that the story they have to tell is rather compelling; the real struggle will be convincing car-......