Posts Tagged ‘First888G8’

BMW/PSA engines to be used in more than just the MINI, 7-series hybrid coming

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
BMW and PSA teamed up to produce the 1.6-liter four-cylinder currently found in the R56 MINI Cooper, but according to an interview with BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer, the four-pot will also find its way into the BMW 1-series. The pre-release of his interview in the Frankfurter Allegemeine Zeitung didn't......

Chevy offering up new Malibu with four-cylinder engine

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
When the Chevy Malibu was launched back in the fall, we were promised a four cylinder version mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and it's finally here. The newest Malibu will achieve 22 mpg in city driving and 32 mpg on the highway, which is a monumental improvement over the 17/26 fuel eco......

Lutz says GM considering 2.0-liter turbo for Camaro

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
A four-banger in a Camaro! Blasphemy you say? Could be, but what four-pot are we talking about? In this case, the General's car czar Bob Lutz suggests that the new 2010 Camaro due next February could offer the same 2.0 liter direct-injected engine used in the Saturn Sky Redline, Pontiac Solstice GXP......

eBay Find of the Day: Right to buy a ‘First 888 G8′ from Pontiac dealer

Monday, September 17th, 2007
click above image to view eBay Motors auction ('First 888 G8' model NOT shown)As consumers and perpetual car shoppers, we're always irked to hear of dealers marking up the price on whatever new hotness hits their showroom floor. While the upcoming Pontiac G8 sedan won't create the same chaos as, sa......