Friday, January 22, 2010

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GM to Auction Special Edition Corvette Z06 to Benefit Haitian Earthquake Relief Efforts

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 02:13 PM PST

General Motors is joining in the efforts to help the people of Haiti after a catastrophic earthquake by auctioning off a limited edition 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z6 at this weekend's 39th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. All proceeds from the sale will go to the American Red Cross relief fund, while the GM Foundation said that it will...


Subaru to Start Selling Cars in South Korea

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 12:51 PM PST

Even though Kia and Hyundai are present in most countries around the world, you'll be surprised of the number of automakers that are absent from the South Korean market for one reason (import taxes) or another (legislation). Subaru is one of them, but that's going to change soon as the Japanese automaker announced today that it is joining Toyota...


Skoda Expands Octavia Range with New 1.2-Liter Turbo Petrol, Adds DSG Option to 1.6 TDI

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 11:59 AM PST

The refreshed Octavia, which is essentially Skoda's (better) take on the VW Jetta, has received new engine and transmission options for 2010. In particular, both the liftback and estate versions are now offered with a new, downsized 1.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TSI gasoline engine with direct-injection while the 1.6 TDI CR 105HP diesel...


Audi Claims New A1 will be the "First Fully-Fledged Premium Car in its Segment" [With Video]

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 10:55 AM PST

Automakers usually make all sorts of claims about their new products, some of which are - or prove to be- true, and some of which are either false or exaggerated. Audi is no exception to the rule as the company has raised the bar high on its new A1 supermini that's due to have its world premiere at the Geneva Salon this March. We'll have to wait...


GM to Shut Down Antwerp Plant in Belgium, Announces More Cuts for Opel / Vauxhall

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 08:40 AM PST

General Motors has turned its focus on its European division as a little after the announcement on its decision to wind down its Saab unit, the U.S. carmaker revealed that it intends to close Opel's manufacturing plant in Antwerp, Belgium, which employs around 2,600 workers. GM said that if confirmed, production would conclude at the plant in the...


2011 Buick Regal Pricing Announced, Starts from $26,995, Less Costly Version to Follow in 2011

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 04:30 AM PST

General Motors has just released pricing for the new 2011 Buick Regal sedan, or if you prefer, the North American market version of the Opel Insignia. Initially, the Regal will be offered in a premium CXL trim with two engine options, a 182HP 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder with direct-injection and a 2.0-liter Ecotec turbocharged and direct...


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