GM To Increase Chevy Volt Production by 50%
July 30, 2010 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, GM, News
As we near closer to the launch date of the new Chevrolet Volt, General Motors announces plans to increase production of the Volt by 50% to 45,000 units in 2012. This comes after announcement of the official price of the Volt and President Obama’s tour of the Detroit Hamtramck facility where the Volt is being built. Detroit-Hamtramck makes up one of eight facilities located in Michigan that GM has invested in since 2008 in preparation for production of the Volt.
Rumor Mill: Toyota Renews Trademark on ‘Supra’ Name Usage
July 30, 2010 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, News, Toyota
Not too long ago we reported that the rumor mill was spinning to the tune of a new successor to the Toyota Supra and MR2 coming out in the next few years. Today we are happy to report, according to Car and Driver, that Toyota has secured a trademark for use of the Supra name. What does that mean? It could mean a few things such as Toyota is actually going to name a new vehicle “Supra” which also means the vehicle will probably be based on the FT-HS concept or some variant of that.
Video: Ticket Challenge – Matt Farah vs. Rob Ferretti
July 29, 2010 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Video
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What our friends at RideLust.com thought was “possibly the worst idea ever” turned out to be slightly entertaining in the video below. This interesting video features the host of The Smoking Tire, Matt Farah and the creator of the Super Speeders, Rob Ferretti. Rob stages a contest to see who could get a ticket from a cop and return to the exotic car garage the fastest. Matt takes him up on the offer and chooses his car. Maybe this is not such a good idea after-all. Check out the video below for the ultimate conclusion.
2011 Hyundai Elantra Official Images Surface
July 29, 2010 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Hyundai, News
We first noticed images of what could be the new 2011 Hyundai Elantra on AutoGuide.com sourced from Hyundai Blog. The images show a South Korean version of the Elantra called the Hyundai Avante. Reportedly the new Avante is set to hit showroom floors in Korea as early as next week. The question is, when will we see the new Elantra in America?
2011 Ford Explorer Officially Priced from $28,190
July 28, 2010 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Ford, News
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After Ford’s recent unveiling of the new 2011 Ford Explorer, many people were left wondering what the price of the 2011 Ford Explorer would be. Ford has officially priced the new 2011 Ford Explorer at a starting point of $28,190. This price point places the new Explorer in the mix of its SUV lineup mostly consisting of other cross-over vehicles such as the Ford Escape, Edge and Flex. The big Ford Expedition remains if you want to venture farther away from the traditional unit-body constructed crossovers.
Video: Pagani Zonda R Sets 6:47 Nurburgring Lap Time
July 28, 2010 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Pagani, Video
A new video documenting the Pagani Zonda R’s 6-minute 47-second Nurburgring lap time has been released. The Zonda R lap time shatters the one set some time ago by the Ferrari 599XX at 6:58. Even though the Zonda R is built off of a street-car design, it is not a street-legal car therefore this will not go down in the record book for fastest production car around the Ring.
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 6.3 AMG – ‘Beauty and the Beast’
July 28, 2010 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Mercedes-Benz, Test Drives
Not known for introducing niche vehicles, in 2006 Mercedes-Benz introduced the first CLS model, an eye-catching vehicle that blurred the line between coupe and sedan.
This sexy coupe-like sedan boasts the comfort and convenience of four doors and features a high-tension convex curve to its body shape as part of its sensuous exterior lines. The bold, low front end of the CLS is complemented by two-lamella chrome grille bars, and tasteful mesh to protect the engine bay from debris. The lower air intake, also covered by tasteful mesh, side brake ducts, and foglamps continue the aggressive looks, while the contoured outside mirrors incorporate arrow-shaped turn signals.
2011 Chevrolet Volt Selling for $41,000* or $350/Month Lease
July 27, 2010 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, Featured, News
General Motors is now taking orders for the new 2011 Chevy Volt which touts a price tag of $41,000 before the $7,500 tax credit which will only be paid to new buyers through their tax return. That makes the effective-purchase-price only $33,500. Those looking to hop in a new Volt will also get the option to enter into a 3-year lease for $350 a month.
