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Jan
GM To Put “Heritage Collection” on Auction
Published in Business, Cars, GM
Great news for all in love with antic cars! General Motors is cleaning out its closet to raise some extra cash. More than 250 vehicles from GM’s prestigious “Heritage Collection” will be on auction. The likes of 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and 1938 Buick Y-Job will be available for auction.
The complete program is divided in two stages, all of which will be undertaken by Barrett-Jackson. The first lot will be available for auction on Tuesday, January 13th in Scottsdale, Arizona. The second bunch will be out later in April in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Jan
Persu Hybrid Electric vehicle
Published in Concept Cars
Pursu Mobility formerly known as Venture Vehicles have designed a new three-wheeled vehicle, they call Persu Hybrid. The innovative vehicle claims to create a new class of automobiles. The enclosed vehicle fascinatingly tilts like a motorbike on turns. Amazingly during the turn, the pair of rear wheels remains stable while the body leans in the direction of the turn with the front wheel.
The company calls its novel turning mechanism “Fly the Road”. The Persu Hybrid Electric vehicle is still a concept, the company plans to bring the real thing in the X-Prize competition next year. The two-seater hybrid car reaches 0-60 in 7 seconds and can achieve the maximum speed of 100 miles per hour. Due to its unique design, the vehicle would be regarded as a motorbike in most states. So you will enjoy HOV lanes and sub compact parking.
Tags: Concept, hybrid, Persu8
Jan
Toyota To Launch New Safety Program For Drivers
Published in Business, Lexus, Toyota
Toyota introduced a new safety and driver assist program for selected models. Starting this summer the program will cover special Toyota and Lexus models. The company unveiled its new systems at CES 2009 in Las Vegas. The company is developing its own technology to be implemented in the US by utilizing its rich experience earned in Japan. This service will come out as a major competition to the GM’s OnStar Service.
Here is what OnStar President Chet Huber said of Toyota’s announcement “It’s not a surprise, frankly, if there was a surprise it’s: What’s taken so long for those folks to get their technology to get to the point where they can launch some base services?”
The Lexus versions coverd in the proram will also offer certain driver convenience features. The driver will get directions to nearby locations through the system and he may use the voice command program to control anything from the Sattelite radio to the car’s climate control.
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Jan
Bentley today rolled out a new version of its Continental GTC convertible optimized for young buyers.
The new GTC Speed is believed to be the most powerful Bentley Convertible ever made. Furnished with a twin-turbocharged W12 engine it delivers 600bhp and reaches about 200mph with the roof up. These figures display are 9 percent more power and 15 percent more torque than the standard version.
Bentley Chairman Franz-Josef Paefgen said in a release the GTC Speed “broadens the appeal of the GTC to customers who demand a more focused, open-top driving experience.”
The Bentley Continental GTC Speed will be showcased at the Detroit Auto Show next week. However, it is expected to be available by this summer.
Tags: Bentley, Continental, GTC Speed5
Jan
Who would like to buy his favorite car in the midst of this Global economic crisis? No one will, unless he is rest-assured that he will retain his job no matter what happens. However, the new incentive from Hyundai Corp. in co-ordination with Walkaway USA LLC may change your mind. A Hyundai buyer can now return his vehicle to the company if he looses his job within 12 months from delivery of the car without damaging his credit rating.
“The question for consumers right now is what is going to happen to their income in 2009,” Joel Ewanick (Vice President Hyundai Motors America) told Automotive News. “That’s what is keeping them on their couches. No matter how big the rebate you put out, the real issue is fear.”
The Buyers should have been current in their payments and must prove that they have lost their jobs. If the car is in perfect condition, the buyer can leave the keys without incurring any costs. Hyundai’s new automaker incentive program was kicked of nationwide on Friday, Jan 2. The program is going to continue throughout 2009.
Tags: Hyundai, Incentive, Insurance, Job Loss5
Jan
The 2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover Vehical
Published in 2009 Vehicles, Cadillac
General Motors Corp. popped out the new 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle just in time for Detroit Motor Show. The new Cadillac replaces the 2004 launched SRX model. It’s curving roofline and rounded nose gives the old aggressive look. GM is counting on the new vehicle to give competition to its best-selling rivals.
“For GM, it’s our most aggressive brand,” said Clay Dean, GM’s global director for Cadillac design. “We want to appeal to people that set the trends.”
The Cadillac SRX boasts an A 3-liter direct-injection V-6 engine with an option for the 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6. The fuel economy (in highways per gallon) testing is yet to complete however, GM approximates it may lie between the mid-20s. The 2010 SRX Cadillac is expected to hit the US roads by middle 2009. Prices are yet to be declared.
Tags: 2010 Cadillac, SRX Crossover Vehical2
Jan
The Above picture depicts the styling of Fisker Automotive’s new concept model. On exhibit at the Detroit auto show, the car bears the name Sunset on its front quarter panel. There is no more information available; however no B-pillar behind the driver’s seat indicates that the model may be a convertible.
Tags: Fisker, Sunset31
Dec
GM received 10,000 Camaro pre-orders
Published in Cars, GM
We all know that Camaro is yet to arrive at the Chevy’s Showroom. GM recently said that it has received 10,000 pre-orders for the trendy sports car. It was reported in October that GM received 6,000 pre order requests, but those were for V8 models. However, the orders for the V6 models are much more than the V8 models.
Mark LaNeve, GM’s head of North American marketing and sales, has announced that the first selling will take place at the forthcoming Barret-Jackson Auction in February. But as a small dispute has sprung up with GM’s interior parts supplier Cadence Innovation so there may be some delay in the launch of the new Camero. We hope that the dispute gets resolved soon.
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Dec
2010 Kia Soul gets price: $13,995
Published in Cars
Kia’s 2010 Soul has been designed for the people who want a personal look in their vehicle. The company asserts that Kia Soul will be launched with “the most comprehensive list of accessories ever developed for Kia vehicle”. These accessories will include the wheels, body kits and, interior lighting package; all combined to deliver a stupendous vehicle. Tags: $13, 2010, 995, KIA, Soul