Archive for September, 2009
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Saturn, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
Although auto industry money is a bit tight at the moment, in order to sell vehicles, automakers have to buy advertising. Lots of advertising, in big, expensive campaigns with high production values and creative [...]
REPORT: GM halting Duramax production for 10 weeks
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Truck, Plants/Manufacturing, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Diesel
The revamped 6.6-liter Duramax V8 engine will go into production in April 2010 and the current Duramax, which doesn’t meet emissions requirements that go into effect January 1, 2010, will cease production the day before the new year begins. In the interim, GM will be retooling the factory [...]
Volvo buys full-page ads to pledge support for distracted driving legislation
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Safety, Volvo
Volvo has publicly stated that it would like to eradicate accident-related injuries and deaths per year by the year 2020; an extraordinarily lofty goal that would obviously save countless lives. But in the next ten years, hundreds of thousands of drivers will die in traffic accidents in the U.S. alone, and Volvo [...]
Spy Shots: Ford’s new "Coyote" 5.0L V8 caught in F150 engine bay
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Spy Photos, Technology, Ford
PickupTrucks.com has snagged photos of a Ford F-150 powertrain prototype with a brand new engine under the hood. And if the rumors are to be believed, it’s the new 5.0-liter “Coyote” V8 due to debut in 2010.
The Coyote is thought to be a twin cam, four-valve per cylinder motor [...]
REPORT: Fiat to close Bertone purchase this week
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Europe, Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, Fiat
On Thursday, Fiat is expected to put its John Hancock on a preliminary agreement to close its purchase of Carrozzeria Bertone, the coachbuilding arm of the Bertone company. In August Fiat won the right to acquire the builder, and it will throw €150 million at its operations over the next [...]
BREAKING: Penske walks away from Saturn deal, brand to "wind down"
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Saturn
Saturn fans will be saddened to hear that the brand is about to be history. Penske Automotive Group (PAG) and General Motors have been in the final stages of negotiations to transfer the brand, but late this afternoon, both parties issued statements that Penske was walking away from the deal.
The [...]
REPORT: Subaru’s Lafayette Indiana plant produces three millionth car
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Coupe, Plants/Manufacturing, Subaru
2010 Subaru Outback - Click above for high-res image gallery
There’s cause for celebration in Lafayette, Indiana, and it’s not because the Colts are 3-0. The Indianapolis Star reports that Subaru has built its three millionth American made vehicle at its Lafayette facility; a silver Outback 2.5i. Over 9,000 workers were [...]
Rumormill: Jaguar working on all-new five-door "coupe"
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Hatchback, Jaguar, Rumormill, Luxury
2003 Jaguar R-D6 Concept
We’re not exactly sure when this trend will end, but it now looks like Jaguar is preparing to join the five-door coupe club. Inside Line is reporting that a compact hatch, similar to Audi’s new A5 Sportback, is in the works. An evolution of [...]
Mazda Miata owners gather in Japan for 20th anniversary celebration
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Convertible, Japan, Mazda
Mazda MX-5 Miata 20th Anniversary Meet - Click above for high-res image gallery
Mazda celebrated the 20th anniversary of its MX-5 Miata this year at the Chicago Auto Show by bringing out various concepts and special edition models to display on the show floor. But that handful of cars was nothing compared [...]
Tokyo Preview: Near-production Honda CR-Z "Concept" unveiled
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchback, Honda
2009 Honda CR-Z Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
One of the most highly anticipated new model releases scheduled to debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show would have to be the production version of Honda’s CR-Z hybrid hatchback. First unveiled at the Tokyo [...]
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