Thursday, November 26, 2009

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VIDEOS: 2011 Kia Cadenza Looks Even Better on the Road

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 05:29 PM PST

Who could have imagined a few years back that Kia would eventually build cars looking as decent / good (depending on your aesthetic criteria) as the 2011 Cadenza? Sure many will note that the Cadenza borrows many styling cues from the German competition, but that's something that should be expected from Kia since its new design boss is none other...

GM Confirms Production of New Camaro Convertible for Early 2011

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 04:26 PM PST

As well as announcing the North American assembly of the 2011 Buick Regal sedan at the company's Oshawa plant in Canada, General Motors also confirmed today that production of the long-awaited (and delayed...) Camaro Convertible will begin at the same factory in the first quarter of 2011. General Motors' original plan was to introduce the...

Toyota to Revive MR2 as Hybrid Competitor to Honda CR-Z? Japanese Magazine Believes So

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 03:23 PM PST

Ever since Honda announced the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe, there have been rumors going around about the possibility of a corresponding Toyota model. Just to make it clear, we haven't heard anything official, but Japan's Best Car magazine is reporting/speculating/imagining (take your pick) that Toyota may revive the MR2 as a hybrid model called the...

Wow... 1991 Acura NSX with 409,000 Miles / 658,000 km up for Sale in California

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:51 PM PST

We're well aware of the fact that the Acura NSX (marketed as a Honda outside the U.S.) is justly considered to be one of the best and most reliable super cars ever to be produced, but finding an example that has clocked 409,228 miles or over 658,000 kilometers, is without any doubt, extremely rare. This NSX that's up for grabs on Craigslist,...

REPORT: The End of the Road for SAAB?

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:20 AM PST

In a similar scenario to the Saturn - Penske story which ended with GM's decision to wind down the brand, tiny super car maker Koenigsegg, backed by China's BAIC, pulled out of a deal to acquire GM's Swedish Saab unit only a week away before a November 30 deadline. And even though the Swedish government has some hopes that a new buyer might be...

Lexus Announces Increased Prices for 2010 Models, Updated LS600h L Starts from $109,675

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:33 AM PST

The 2010 model year brings a price increase for most Lexus models, ranging from $300 for the IS 250 and IS 350 to $900 for the GS 450h and SC 430. The company also announced pricing for its updated flagship limo, the 2010 LS 600h L that starts from $109,675 including a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875. The new LS 600h L hybrid...

New Buick Regal Sedan to be Built in Canada from 2011, Until Then it Will be 'Made in Germany'

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 07:56 AM PST

General Motors confirmed today that it will assemble the North American-spec 2011 Buick Regal at its Oshawa Car Assembly plant in Canada with production set to commence in the first quarter 2011. The all-new Buick Regal is scheduled to go on sale in the States next Spring, with first year models to be built alongside its Opel Insignia twin at GM's...

Ford UK Announces 2.7% Avg. Price Increase Across the Range Due to Weak Pound

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 07:30 AM PST

The continuing devaluation of the British pound against the Euro (more than 30 per cent since 2007) is to blame for Ford's decision to increase prices by an average of 2.7 per cent across most of its UK range from all orders received after November 30, 2009. The automaker said that while smaller capacity engines and the Transit LCV are...

Renault Twingo Gordini RS: It's All About Style - but Nothing Else...

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 07:07 AM PST

Boasting one of the longest names in the auto biz, the Renault Twingo Gordini RenaultSport marks the revival of the Gordini badge that will soon find its place on all RenaultSport products. Despite the sporty heritage of Gordini, these models will not carry any engine or chassis upgrades with improvements limited to the cars' styling. Now, what's...

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