People who are familiar with the General Motors Hummer would never misconceive the vehicle to be gentle and fuzzy in appearance. It is the rough man's vehicle whether off-road or on the pavement.Well, you might have to re-evaluate your thinking. GM has in the drawing stages the Hummer G2, which ... Read more
Alpine Electronics Debuts at SEMA Show
Alpine Electronics, makers of car audio and car audio-video products, finally arrived at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) earlier this month, a first for the company.The company, based in Torrance, California, highlighted its new imprint products, which corrects in car acoustical problems. The first imprint product to be exhibited ... Read more
General Motors Shows You How To Keep Tire Pressure In Check
GM Goodwrench, the service brand to General Motors vehicles, provides some advice on how to check tire pressure, one of the most commonly overlooked yet important components of any vehicle.Tire pressure is important because a low-pressured tire can increase wear-and-tear on your vehicle, reduce gas mileage, and—in certain cases—cause accidents. ... Read more
Volvo Recalls 360,000 Vehicles to Fix Software
Volvo announced that it is recalling about 360,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada to repair faulty software in a speed-control component. The problem could cause engines to suddenly lose power, said the automaker. Eight 1999 through 2002 models are involved according to the National Traffic Safety Administration. They ... Read more
Buick Enclave has Acura MDX, Lexus RX, in its sight
Autoweek has reported that the 2008 Buick Enclave will compete with the Acura MDX and Lexus RX for the hearts and souls of buyersAccording to the report, the Enclave will be larger but will also be priced lower than the vehicles mentioned. The Enclave, a mid-sized crossover, can seat seven ... Read more
Volkswagen Dunny Edition Rabbit Multiplies with Pictures
Remember our earlier poston the “Dunny Edition” Rabbit customized by Kidrobot? Well, we obtained some pictures from Volkswagen itself which showcases why the automaker continues to appeal to the younger set. Kidrobot logo Exterior shot. Doesn't it look like a jigsaw puzzle? Interior shotVia Volkswagen
2007 Toyota Camry is Motor Trend’s Car Of The Year
Motor Trend announced that the redesigned Toyota Camry is Motor Trend’s 2007 Car of the Year. Actually the award goes to the entire Camry range, said Motor Trend. That includes the Camry hybrid. According to Motor Trend, the competition for the Camry for the honor of car of the year ... Read more
Automotive.com Blog Hits Los Angeles Auto Show
2006 will be going down in history books as the only year that the Los Angeles Auto Show will be held twice as it transitions from its former January spot to its future November home. Automotive.com blog did not exist during the first show earlier this year. ... Read more
Hybrid Fever Chills in Sales
Just when you think that the hybrid was going to be the death to the gas guzzer, we get this report from Automotive News and AutoWeek. Slapping a hybrid tag on a vehicle doesn’t automatically guarantee strong sales. Although U.S. sales figures on hybrid vehicles through October, 2006 shows that ... Read more
Mini May Make SUV
According to a report in New Zealand’s Autocar Magazine, a BMW source has hinted that a four-wheel drive SUV could be coming from Mini. Reports say that this vehicle is based forthcoming five door Traveller. The car would feature intelligent transmission. The article goes on to say that BMW thinks ... Read more
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