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Last Chevy Cobalt to Roll Off Production Line This Week
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With nearly one million models sold in six years, the last Chevrolet Cobalt will roll off the production line this week. The Cobalt has been manufactured at GM’s Lordstown assembly plant since its launch in 2004 but was never attained the success of the Cavalier it replaced. An uncompetitive vehicle compared to segment leaders like…
Hyundai Sonata to Attempt 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank
Hyundai is extremely proud of the new 2011 Sonata‘s fuel economy, even making it the focal point at the car’s launch event earlier this year. To see just how fuel efficient it is, Wayne Gerdes of CleanMPG.com and a hypermiling expert is going to attempt to drive 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas….
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Debuts With New Look, Added Space, Lower Price
Today Volkswagen announced the debut of its important and all-new 2011 Jetta model, lifting the covers at a special event in Times Square. With a goal to sell 800,000 units a year in North America by 2018, VW has high hopes for the new Jetta, which now boasts best-in-class rear legroom, a new chassis, more…
More 2011 VW Jetta Details Emerge: Lower Base Price Confirmed
After yesterday’s leaked info and photos of the all-new 2011 Jetta, we have still more info to bring you on the newest Volkswagen model ahead of its scheduled debut later today. The new Jetta is slated to receive a base price that sits around the $16,000 mark – notifeably less than the almost $18,000 base…
Mitsubishi Planning Diesel Hybrid for EVO XI
File this under hard to believe. According to a recent report Mitsubishi has scrapped plans to build a hybrid EVO in favor of a diesel hybrid EVO. AutoCar is reporting that a gasoline hybrid project based on the PX-MiEV concept was recently junked in favor of this new direction for the EVO XI. Using a…
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT tS (tuned by STI) Launches in Japan – We Want the Wagon!
Subaru has just announced the introduction of an STI-tuned Legacy for the Japanese market. Offered in both sedan and touring (wagon) bodystyles the Legacy 2.5GT tS (as in, tuned by STI) gets a long list of upgrades to make it a more capable performer. We’re a bit sad to see that other than an exhaust…
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Subaru Planning WRX STI Diesel (STD?)
We’ve heard a great deal of rumors about the next-generation Mitsubishi EVO going hybrid, but now it appears Subaru is planning a more fuel efficient version of the WRX STI – thanks to the use of a diesel engine. That’s right, according to a report by AutoCar, the next-gen STI (likely due in 2012) will…
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta to Debut on June 15
We’ve already seen numerous spy photos of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and now we’ll get a chance to see the finished product next week. Volkswagen has posted a countdown on its U.S. webpage with the official reveal set for 11:25 a.m. on June 15th. Inspired by the New Compact Coupe (unveiled at this year’s Detroit…
2011 Subaru WRX STI Sets New 4-Door Nurburgring Record With 7:55 Lap Time [video]
Proving that it’s not just horsepower that makes a fast car fast, Subaru has just announced that the all-new 2011 WRX STI has completed a 7:55 lap time about the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife. Now Subaru isn’t about to get itself entangled in a contest with other automakers, simply stating that the 7:55 lap time is…
Buick Excelle GT/Verano Unveiled in China
Buick has just unveiled its new Excelle GT model in China, which is set to go on sale in the U.S. next year. When it does arrive here the baby Buick may be badged as the Verano. Based on the same compact-car platform as the European Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze, the Excelle GT joins…
Volkswagen Jetta Spied Again, Continues to Draw Yawns
More amateur spy photos of the upcoming 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have been captured and so far the reaction probably isn’t what VW is looking for. The dull looking compact car in the photos is believed to be the next Jetta model, that VW has code-named the NCS (for New Compact Sedan). Along with less-than-impressive looks…
2011 Dodge Charger Spied: New Front End Revealed
We’ve already seen quite a few spy photos of the revamped Dodge Charger, but these are easily the best yet. Spy photos taken by KGP for Autoblog show the more aggressive and angular front snout of the big American sedan after the tarp covering the car was either left up or blew back. Along with…
Hyundai Sonata Wagon Spied, Will It Come To Our Shores?
Just like the title says, it appears that Hyundai is prepping a wagon variant of its slick new Sonata sedan. Wagons have traditionally been met with a cool reception here in North America, but they are a must have vehicle for any manufacturer outside Canada or the U.S., where they are the family car of…
Fiat 600: Four-Door Fiat 500 Model to Get New Name?
Fiat’s cute 500 model is set to hit the streets in North America by the end of this year followed by numerous other versions of the Italian mini car. We’ve already reported on the upcoming 4-door 500 model but now there’s word of a name change. According to Car & Driver, the 4-door 500 will…
Hyundai Genesis and Mercedes E-Class are IIHS 2010 Top Safety Picks
There’s no doubt that a nod from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) will affect a purchasing decision on your next family vehicle. So if you’re living large and luxurious, you’ll be pleased to hear that two large luxury cars earned the IIHS’s 2010 Top Safety Pick awards. The Hyundai Genesis and the Mercedes…
Mazda Terminates Dealer Who Sold Woman $66,000 Mazda6
Mazda Canada announced Friday that a dealer that sold a Mazda6 demonstrator to a woman for nearly $25,000 above retail value has had its franchise agreement terminated. Mazda of Orangeville, situated about 35 miles northwest of Toronto, will no longer be able to sell new vehicles or parts or make repairs. Mazda of Orangeville attracted…
Canadian Mazda Dealer Charges Woman $66,000 For Mazda 6
In a strong case of “caveat emptor“, a Madeline Leonard, who lives outside of Toronto, Canada brought her car to Orangeville Mazda, a local dealership to have her tires replaced. By the time she had left the dealership, she was on the hook for a grand total of $66,000 CDN, which included the cost of…
Recall Notice: Nissan Recalls 134,000 Infiniti G35 Sedans and Coupes for Airbag Issue
Nissan is just the latest automaker to issue a recall, marking the third this week. The recall affects the brand’s Infiniti luxury line, specifically the G35 sedan and coupe. In total Nissan is recalling 134,215 G35s, with the sedan models dating from 2006-2006 and the coupes from 2005-2007. The recall affects models sold in the…
Report: Chrysler Sebring Replacement to be Called Nassau
When Chrysler gets around to replacing the current Sebring it also hopes to erase all memory of the failed mid-size sedan by changing its name to the Nassau. The name may sound familiar to some as back in 2007 the American automaker debuted the Nassau Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, sporting some details that…
Spied: Buick Excelle Fully Revealed in China
Ahead of its expected debut at the Beijing Auto Show later this month, several shots have appeared online showing a fully uncovered (and quite handsome) Buick Excelle. In case you’re wondering why you might care about a Chinese market Buick, well, it’s because the Excelle is slated to arrive in North America next year –…
Report: Subaru Diesel Could Find its Way into North American Models
Subaru is open to the possibility of selling diesel-equipped vehicles in the U.S., but according to Subaru Executive Vice President Tom Doll, several things will have to happen first. In an interview with Ward’s Automotive, Doll commented on emissions regulations and the price of diesel fuel. “The emissions requirements in the U.S. are significant. And…
Report: Updated Passat Due Out Later This Year, With Paris Auto Show Debut
According to a report by Auto International an updated version of the Volkswagen Passat is due out later this year. The car isn’t an all-new model, but rather a facelifted version with mostly cosmetic tweaks and likely a few interior trim changes. With VW looking to take the Passat more up-scale, it is expected to…
New York 2010: Live Photos of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
Hyundai announced the 2011 Sonata 2.0T at a private press event on the eve of media day at the New York Auto Show and now we have the first live photos of the new turbo-charged direct-injected Sonata. As we reported, the Sonata 2.0T boasts a class-leading 274 hp with fuel efficiency of 34 mpg on…
New York 2010: Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Debuts With 274-HP, 34-MPG Highway Rating
When Hyundai debuted the new 2011 Sonata in 4-cylinder trim, the company announced that it would not introduce a V6 model. The Korean automaker was still planning to go head-to-head with its V6-powered competitors, however, and today we found out exactly what with. Just unveiled at the New York Auto Show, the new 2011 Sonata…
