Archive for September, 2009

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Infiniti Makes 20, Celebrates By Painting An Infiniti G37

We have good news, bad news, and more good news for Infiniti fans. The good news: Infiniti is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The bad news: the company chose to celebrate by turning an Infiniti G37 into an art car inspired by Cirque du Soleil (which seems really random, but Cirque is celebrating its own 25th […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Preview: 2010 Subaru Tribeca

What is it?: Subaru’s largest vehicleThe basics: A 7-passenger SUV with Subaru’s six-cylinder Boxer enginePricing: $30,495 and upOn sale: Arriving at dealerships “soon”As the rest of the industry floundered in 2008 and 2009, Subaru was one of the few carmakers to post sales increases, thanks largely to its popular Impreza and Legacy ..

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2010 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “pronounced flair” Car and Driver: “cutie pie” Jalopnik: “resembles a lightweight power lifter” The Mazda Miata gets generally favorable reviews from a wide range of sources for its classic […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

General Motors’ Sale Of Saturn To Roger Penske Nearly Done

Good news for Saturn enthusiasts (and we know there are quite a few of you): General Motor’s deal to sell the brand to businessman Roger Penske seems to be on track. According to Detroit Free Press, Saturn’s general manager, Jill Lajdziak, has requested an early retirement package from GM, and “Saturn dealers have been asked […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Audi A3 TDI Earns Over 78mpg On Euro Road Test

As Marty Padgett announced earlier this month, the 2010 Audi A3 TDI is slated to arrive in North America this November with a sticker price of $30,775. That’s a fairly high sum for a fairly small car, but on this month’s cross-European “Efficiency Challenge A to B”, the diesel A3 has earned upwards of 94 […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Report: Jaguar Working On Five-Door Coupe

Jaguar’s transfer to new ownership last year had many, from customers to dealers to industry analysts, worried about what might come of it. But Tata Motors’ ownership has so far proven reassuring in its commitment to the Jaguar brand, with the stunning new XJ looking promising and confirmation of a new XE roadster generating even […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Mazda Updates Kiyora Concept For Dwindling Tokyo Motor Show

Hyundai is the latest carmaker to bail on the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, but it’s far from the first, raising concerns over the show’s future. Mazda is undeterred, however, today revealing a range of new engines and an updated version of the 2008 Kiyora concept that it will have on display.Powered by the new SKY-G […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

BREAKING: Toyota Recall Affects 3.8M Prius, Lexus Cars

The Federal Department of Transportation has issued an “urgent” warning to owners of several Toyota and Lexus models, strongly advising them to remove the floor mats on the driver’s side to prevent the accelerator pedal from sticking.Issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the advisory notice urges that drivers not ..

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Average MPG of New Vehicles Soars in August, Thanks to Clunkers Cash

Chalk it all up to Cash For Clunkers: The average gas mileage of new cars and light trucks sold during August reached a record high of 23 miles per gallon, up 8 percent over the 21.2 mpg in August 2008. The 23-mpg level equals the highest recorded average, back in August 2007, when gasoline […]

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Prius Owners Beware: CA Carpool Lane Stickers Expire In 2011

No, it’s not just because there are too many hybrids in the carpool lane.New hybrid owners have already been denied those coveted yellow carpool stickers for some time but those with the stickers continue to enjoy driving solo in the carpool lane–for another 15 months, that is.California’s program for single-occupant carpool lane use ..

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