Posts Tagged ‘startech chrysler’
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Toyota iQToyota developed an all-new architecture for its iQ city car, but in an effort to defray the costs the automaker will be using the platform to underpin three new models.The first will be the next-generation Yaris, due out in 2011, which will be pack......
Toyota considering Prius sub-brand, dealerships
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Click above image for more shots of the Toyota 1/X hybridThere could soon come a day when you waltz into a local Prius dealership to purchase your next hybrid car. As Toyota did with the Scion brand, the Japanese giant is still said to be considering making an entirely new brand just for hybrids out......
Confirmed: Lexus to bring IS 250 C convertible to Paris
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
It's been rumored for months, but now it's confirmed: Lexus will unveil the IS 250 convertible in Paris this October. The Lexus IS 250 C will be the third derivative of the IS range and will go into production early next year. IS 250 and 350 variants are planned, but in order to capitalize on the go......
Hyundai to sell 50,000 Genesis per year, Sonata hybrid coming in 2010
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Hyundai Genesis sedan.Hyundai's first foray into the world of rear-wheel-drive needs to be a success in order to justify the development, manufacturing and launching costs. Hyundai's vice president for product development, John Krafcik, told reports that the......
Toyota Supra is DOA, FJ Cruiser won’t be refreshed, more hybrids on the way
Friday, August 15th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Toyota FT-HS concept.A report by Automotive News detailing Toyota's future products reveals that the automaker's focus will be realigned to meet new fuel efficiency standards and limiting high-powered and niche offerings.On the hybrid side, the new Prius wil......
Y’all ready for this? Porsche Panamera will start at $127,000
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
When the Panamera arrives next year, it will come bearing two weighty things: a 4.8-liter 520-hp twin turbo V8, and a $197,000 price tag. Beneath that model -- and price -- will be the normally aspirated V8. And to even get into the Panamera party, you'll need $127,000, which will get you a measly 3......
Toyota planning second hybrid model, along with rebadged Lexus variant
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
To feed the insatiable demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, and follow the striking success of the Toyota Prius, the Japanese automaker will introduce a second hybrid-only vehicle in 2009. The all-new model will have a 2- to 2.5-liter engine, suggesting it will be larger than their current popular fo......
More details on the “all-new” BMW 7 Series
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Click above image for a gallery of the new 7We've already seen what appear to be official press shots of the new 2009 BMW 7 Series, and it looks pretty good to our eyes. As expected, now that the pictures are available for all the world to see, details about the underpinnings are starting to leak ou......
Spy Shots: Audi’s important A7
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of Audi A7 spy shotsSpy photographers have caught the upcoming 2010/11 Audi A7 out testing in Germany, and while the car cover makes it look like Charlie Brown dressed as a ghost for Halloween, we think the pics are still important considering how significant this ve......
Vibering concept protects blind from those silent killers called hybrids
Friday, June 6th, 2008
Click above for more pictures of the Vibering conceptCars can be dangerous objects, there's no doubt about it. While the most obvious danger is definitely an accident while driving, there are other ways your car could kill you. Exhaust from gasoline vehicles is very dangerous, and diesel soot can g......