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BREAKING: Dodge to end Viper production in July '10, new car in 2012

Wed, Nov 4 | from Autoblog | More Dodge
At the Chrysler business plan meeting this morning, Ralph Gilles, CEO of the Dodge car brand, dropped big news on the Viper. After going back and forth for the past 18 months on what to do with Viper, Chrysler has decided that production of the current Viper will end in July 2010. Before that ha...

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Production of the Dodge Viper will end next summer! New model coming in 2012!

The five-year plan of Chrysler and Fiat for the US was recently presented and one of the more notable details is that of a plan to discontinue Dodge Viper and revamp it in 2012 when the companies will debut a brand new generation. From January to July 2010, 500 more Vipers will be produced. Work...
12 hours ago | from 4wheelsnews.com | More Dodge

Scott Burgess: GMC Terrain builds on Equinox's success

GMC has introduced the 2010 Terrain, the proud sibling of the stellar 2010 Chevy Equinox. It's a relationship consumers will love because these little SUVs offer high mileage, lots of space and excellent performance.
Wed, Nov 4 | from DetNews.com | More GMC Terrain

Ram considering a new mid-size unibody pickup to replace Dakota

Interestingly, the possible replacement would be based on a unibody platform which in all likelihood would be derived from the new Grand Cherokee/Durango architecture. That would be a big departure for Chrysler - jumping into a vehicle type that currently consists of only the slow sell...
Wed, Nov 4 | from Autoblog | More Chrysler

Mazdaspeed3 may look ugly, but what fun on the road

Look, the world needs some good news. Wars, the economy, swine flu. My God, Andrew Lloyd Webber is making a sequel to "Phantom of the Opera." So now comes the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 -- which is the best-in-class compact-hatch Mazda3 stuffed with horsepower foie gras -- and that, oppressed citizen...
21 hours ago | from DetNews.com | More Mazdaspeed3

LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal Youthmobile 2030 designs

Nissan's vision for the future includes cars that get their power from an electrically-charged roadway called the GRID, and the vowel-challenged V2G UNLMTD is quickly hacked into an OFF-GRID transportation device by the next breed of young hackers. Lastly, we have the Toyota Link. Acco...
Thu, Nov 5 | from Autoblog | More Mazda

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Preview

It's here! The next Ferrari that every publication will be evaluating and pitting against every other supercar has arrived and its name is the 458 Italia. Called upon to replace the still very competent F430, the 458 carries on the traditional mid-engine V8 setup.
23 hours ago | from Auto123 | More Ferrari

Chrysler to launch four Special Editions in first quarter of 2010

Not entirely surprisingly then, Chrysler is trying its best to add a few reasons to purchase its current models before the major changes happen in the next few years. Each of Chrysler's current nameplates - 300, Town and Country, Sebring and PT Cruiser - get Special Editions that will hit t...
Wed, Nov 4 | from Autoblog | More Chrysler

First Drive: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour goes down the road nicely... but is that enough?

Filed under: Crossover, Hatchback, Honda, First Drive, Design/Style Photos copyright (C)2009 Chris Paukert / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading First Drive: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour goes down the road nicely... but is that enough?
Tue, Nov 3 | from Autoblog | More Honda

Civic FD2 FEEL'S

Traditionally, the Honda "Type R" family was only released in the Japanese domestic market. If you are not staying in the land of rising sun, you can only get one of these precious in your hands through a car importer. However, for the latest Honda Civic FD2 Type R, we are the lucky one that are g...
Thu, Nov 5 | from Zerotohundred.com | More Honda Civic

Ford Posts $1B In Third-Quarter Profits

Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a "solidly profitable" 2011.
Mon, Nov 2 | from CBS 5 | More Ford Motor Company

2009 SEMA: Live (?) from Las Vegas

A day after doing my best Bernd Schnieder impersonation in the SLS AMG at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, I left the Bay Area for Sin City and my annual pilgrimage to the SEMA Show. The claim? 655 horsepower and 610 ft lbs of torque. Hmmm, perhaps we need to do a Screaming Chicken vs Super Snake test?
Thu, Nov 5 | from Motor Trend Blog | More Mazda

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

drove the SLS AMG to write this hands-on road test. Editors also compared the new gullwing SLS AMG to other exotic supercars to explain how its styling, performance, features and packaging fare against the competition. TheCarConnection.com's companion full review of the AMG two-seater...
Fri, Nov 6 | from TheCarConnection.com | More Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2010 Suzuki Kizashi Pricing Announced

Standard electronic stability control and ABS, 16-inch wheels, nine-speaker stereo with USB, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, auto up/down front windows, tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Thu, Nov 5 | from KickingTires | More Toyota Camry

Opinion: What are the differences between the Acura TL and RL?

The RL starts at $46,830 with standard all-wheel drive. The 2010 TL starts at $35,105 for a front-wheel-drive version and $38,655 for the all-wheel drive SH-AWD model. The TL manages better fuel economy ratings than the RL when both are equipped with all-wheel drive — the TL is rated at 17/2...
Mon, Nov 2 | from Ask.cars.com | More Acura

Hybrid and VW Diesel Sales Analysis: Prius Outsells Insight 8 to 1, Jetta TDI 4 to 1

Hybrid sales in October outpaced the market, increasing 11.4% over October 2008. The heavy lifter as usual, was Toyota, up 15%; Toyota’s hybrids now represent 77% of the total US hybrid market, which is 2.9% of the total market. The Prius continues to dominate the whole hybrid sector, with a 5...
Thu, Nov 5 | from The Truth About Cars | More Volkswagen

Opinion: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour to start at $29,670

EPA efficiency numbers are also included with the pricing, helping buyers understand what the care and feeding of an Accord Crosstour will do to their wallets. An EX-L loaded up with all-wheel drive ("4WD" in Hondaspeak), all the luxury goodies, and navigation earns an EPA estimated 20 m...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Autoblog | More Honda

Review: Toyota Venza falls short

The Venza, a new, hard-to-define crossover-wagon thing, may well be Toyota’s predicament embodied in steel, rubber and glass. And plastic. Loads of cheap, sloppily installed plastic.
Thu, Nov 5 | from MSNBC | More Toyota Venza

UPS, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Unveil New Paint Scheme for David Ragan's No. 6 Ford Fusion

DALLAS----NASCAR driver David Ragan and the UPS team will have an extra 4.5 million fans cheering them this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway when Ragan gets behind the wheel of his No. 6 Ford Fusion, which will sport a new paint scheme that reflects UPS and Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s U...
Thu, Nov 5 | from Yahoo! Finance | More Ford Fusion

GM recalling 53,000 Chevy Cobalt, Saturn Ion, and Pontiac G5 models over fuel leak concern

General Motors may have shed itself of much of its pre-bankruptcy problems, but the automaker still has to tend to its warranty and recall duties. As such, GM is recalling 53,000 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and Saturn Ion models for a potential fuel leak problem that the National Highway...
Wed, Nov 4 | from Autoblog | More Pontiac

Huge Front Wing Compensates For Scion tC’s FWD [Sema]

How do you get a FWD Scion tC to put 900+ HP to the track effectively? With a ginormous front wing. Chris Rado's modification to this Time Attack racer makes total sense, but it's still ugly. Thanks...
Thu, Nov 5 | from Jalopnik | More Scion tC

Lotus Cortina drives up the bidding at Barons Auction

Another car that performed particularly well at this very busy sale was a beautiful 1971 Jaguar E-type S3 roadster, which sold for £39,037, despite having automatic transmission. The Top Car sales will be available to vendors of more modern Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Be...
Mon, Nov 2 | from Classic cars, Vintage Racing, Classic Rally | More Lotus Cars

PHELAN'S CORNER: Mitsubishi to unveil sporty new compact crossover in 2010

Mitsubishi plans to introduce a sporty new compact crossover next year. The as-yet unnamed vehicle is intended to compete with small crossover SUVs like the Nissan Rogue.
Thu, Nov 5 | from Detroit Free Press | More Nissan Rogue

GM Board Says, "Screw It, We're Keepin' Opel"

About General Motors: General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 209,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Jalopnik | More Saturn Corporation

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a Rubicon-Shunning $8,500 [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee's trail-rated, but is it tail-rated, i.e., will it help you get lucky? Well, maybe not, but Nice Price or Crack Pipe has one that may mean you won't need date rape drugs....
Wed, Nov 4 | from Jalopnik | More Jeep Grand Cherokee

The logo of the Japanese carmaker Toyota at the Geneva Car Show. ...

AFP/File) - The logo of the Japanese carmaker Toyota at the Geneva Car Show. The world's largest automaker, announced Thursday a surprise return to profit and narrowed its loss forecast for the full year, helped by demand for fuel-efficient cars.(AFP/File/Fabrice Coffrini)
Thu, Nov 5 | from Yahoo! News | More Toyota

Top 10 Best -Selling Cars: October 2009

It seems all eyes are on the U.S. auto industry today as October sales figures roll in. Sales for the month were positive for many automakers, but none were more important than the 4% gain posted by General Motors. This is the company’s first positive figure in 21 months. Not only that, but they di...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Cars.com | More Buick

Jeep ads to tout new look

Chrysler Group LLC has launched a new national advertising campaign for Jeep, its most recognizable nameplate.
Fri, Nov 6 | from DetNews.com | More Chrysler

Reader Review of the Week: 2010 Buick LaCrosse

“Vitality” recently purchased a 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS and has become a big LaCrosse fan. As GM tries to build Buick into a heavy hitter in the luxury market, it will need fans like “Vitality” singing the brand’s praises. However,... “Vitality” recently purchased a 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS an...
Wed, Nov 4 | from KickingTires | More Buick

NASCAR:Allmendinger to race in a Ford

Richard Petty Motorsports announced that A.J. Allmendinger will make his Ford Racing debut Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. The Richard Petty Motorsports driver will race the final three races of 2009 in a Ford Fusion. "This is exciting stuff. It's...
Fri, Nov 6 | from Santa Rosa Press Gazette | More Ford Fusion

By the Numbers - October 2009: Green is Growing Edition

For October 2009, the list is topped by three familiar players: Hyundai (+49%), Kia (+45%) and Subaru (+41%). The South Koreans and this lone Japanese brand have bucked the trend all year, and now that other brands are beginning to sell relatively well, they are distancing themselves fro...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Autoblog | More Ford Motor Company

SEMA show: Look for four Toyota pickups, a Venza and a motorcycle:

Toyota Division's SEMA show offerings are truck heavy, which is good news for anyone whose eyes still hurt from that George Barris Prius Toyota showed a few years ago.
Tue, Nov 3 | from AutoWeek | More Toyota Venza

Autoblog Podcast #151: With Eddie Alterman of Car & Driver

We spend a goodly amount of time going over what's in all five garages this week, before picking up actual topics. Once into news, we move through the Honda Accord Crosstour's pricing and impending launch, Ford's profitable quarter and union dealings, Edmunds' dust-up with the White Hou...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Autoblog | More Honda

Acura Announces October Sales Results

TORRANCE, CA - November 3, 2009: Strong sales of the Acura MDX and RDX SUVs allowed Acura's light trucks to post impressive monthly sales gains compared to last October. The MDX luxury SUV sold 3,834 units, up 23.0 percent* while the RDX crossover SUV sold 952 units, up a remarkable 41.9 perce...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Autochannel | More Acura MDX

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