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Now that the very last of the first-gen convertible MINI Coopers has officially rolled down the assembly line, all eyes turn their attention towards the new R57 model. There are some undisguised spy shots floating around, though all but the most die-hard fans would be hard-pressed to spot the differ......
Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition debuts at Texas State Fair
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Click above to view high-res gallery of the 2009 Dodge Ram Lone Star editionCowboys and truck-lovers unite for the Texas State Fair every year around this time. It's where big-time truckmakers often release special editions of their pickups just for the Texas market, again underscoring just how impo......
Paris 2008: Chevy Orlando unceremoniously revealed online
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Click above for a gallery of the Chevy OrlandoLive images of the Chevy Orlando, possibly shot during GM's own photo session, have surfaced online, showing the seven-seat crossover in all its conceptual glory ahead of its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show next week.The Orlando shares the same Delta I......
Saleen, Roush potential buyers for expandable Viper range
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Viper ACRWhile sales of the Dodge Viper may be down, Chrysler President Jim Press insists that buyers have been lining up to buy the entire operation. Among those potentially interested are American powerhouses Roush and Saleen. The latter, it's worth noting, ......
Final first-gen MINI convertible rolls down the line
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the MINI Cooper Convertible SidewalkFans of the MINI Cooper Convertible take note: the last of the first-generation R52 models has now rolled off the assembly line. The last of the breed was a Cooper S with the Sidewalk package, painted metallic White Silver. If y......
It’s not a Sebring. Volga begins production of Siber sedan
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Click above for more shots of the Volga SiberFeaturing a slightly revised front and rear fascia on a previous-generation Chrysler Sebring chassis, GAZ has resuscitated the Volga brand name with the Siber sedan. In the words of Sergey Zanozin, Chairman of the GAZ Group, "The GAZ Group has started to ......
Buick Enclave gets passport for sale in China
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Buick Enclave.In addition to getting the coolest Buicks which are not available in America, individuals in China are about to get the best vehicle that Buick has to offer in the States. In a deal which was initially inked ten months ago, the attractive ......
VIDEO: First Corvette ZR1 delivered to proud papa
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Corvette ZR1 at Barrett-JacksonThe very first Corvette ZR1 has rolled off the assembly line at General Motors' assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the proud owner of the 638-horsepower hellraiser was there in person to claim his prize. Chevy dealer ......
Mazda to cut fuel consumption 30 percent by 2015
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Mazda has announced plans to increase the fuel efficiency of its vehicles by 30 percent in the next seven years through the use of new engine technology and lighter materials. By 2015, Mazda's entire range of vehicles will roll off the assembly line some 220 pounds lighter compared to the vehicles i......
Toyota lays off 200 temp workers at Tundra plant
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Toyota TundraThe full-size pickup truck woes continue to worsen, leaving even mighty Toyota little choice but to slow production of its Tundra model. In fact, Toyota's brand new plant in San Antonio that was built just for the Tundra will be shutting down a......