Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 3.11.10
Review: Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP induces grins, wheelspin and wheelies Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP - Click above for high-res image gallery We’re going to get ahead of ourselves a little bit with our review of the new Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP. We… 2012 Chevrolet Malibu design...
Report: Chrysler reconsidering light-duty diesel for Ram
Filed under: Truck , Work , Chrysler , Dodge , Diesel During last summer’s bankruptcy proceedings, New Chrysler chose not to contract Cummins to produce a light-duty diesel engine for the its Ram pickup trucks. At a rumored 5.0 liters of displacement, this diesel engine would have been somewhat...
Report: New GMC Sierra Denali HD to get the dually treatment
Filed under: Truck , Work , GM , GMC , Luxury 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD - Click above for high-res image gallery GMC , the “Professional Grade” truck maker under the General Motors umbrella, isn’t finished adding luxe touches to its Heavy Duty series of Sierra pickup trucks. Just yesterday,...
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 3.10.10
First Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet a smooth Spanish Fly(er) Convertibles have long been something of an acquired taste. Devotees steadfastly defend the unique sensation of… 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon slots in right below ZR1 For the truly hard-core Corvette fanatic who likes...
NTEA 2010: 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD puts the Heavy in Heavy Duty
Filed under: Truck , Work , GM , GMC , Misc. Auto Shows , Diesel 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD - Click above for high-res image gallery For the first time in its history - and considering that the company has been around for over 100 years, that’s significant - GMC decided to make an official appearance...
GM quickly one-ups Ford with 2011 Duramax diesel ratings, shows off GMC Sierra Denali HD
Filed under: Truck , Chevrolet , Ford , GM , GMC , Diesel 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD - Click above for high-res image gallery Not even a month ago, at the end of our post on the 2011 Ford Super Duty engine specs, we wrote: “General Motors, there’s a big ass ball in your court.” Someone...
Final three World Car of the Year finalists announced
Filed under: New York Auto Show , Hybrid , Performance , Geneva Motor Show , Chevrolet , Kia , Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Toyota , Volkswagen , Ferrari , Diesel The votes from 59 international journalists have been counted and the finalists for World Car of the Year have been named. The Detroit News...
Report: Mahindra to set U.S. Pik-Up launch date in next few weeks
Filed under: SUV , Truck , Work , India , Diesel Mahindra Pik-Up - Click above for high-res image gallery Tired of waiting around for an official launch date for the hotly anticipated (in certain circles, at least) compact diesel pickup truck from Indian automaker Mahindra ? Good news, then. According...
Mustang Makes ‘Big Statement’ With Power and MPG
The numbers are in, and they’ve been certified by the feds, so it’s official: The 2011 Mustang V-6 puts down 305 horsepower and gets 31 mpg on the highway. The Environmental Protection Agency completed testing the V-6 Mustang this week, and Ford said Thursday it’s the first time a...
More Details on the 2011 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid
Competes with: No other hybrids, but gas-only models like the Volvo C30, Mini Cooper Clubman and the diesel Audi A3 Looks like: Lexus is in a risk-taking mood — it's the only thing a luxury hatchback could signal Drivetrain: 1.8-liter gas engine and electric motor/generator producing 134...
Geneva 2010: 2012 Ford Focus Wagon is a stylish C-segment tease
Filed under: Budget , Wagon , Geneva Motor Show , Europe , Ford , UK 2012 Ford Focus Wagon - Click above for high-res image gallery We’ll be honest - we’re all pretty excited about the 2012 Ford Focus as it’s set to add new levels of refinement and technology to the booming C-segment...
Geneva 2010: Peugeot SR1 Concept excites our inner Francophile
Filed under: Concept Cars , Convertible , Hybrid , Geneva Motor Show , Europe , Peugeot , Diesel Peugeot SR1 Concept - click above for high-res image gallery When we first saw the Peugeot SR1 Concept , we were less than impressed. Why? The press photos just didn’t do the car any justice. But here...
Solar-Roofed Bus Cleans The Air Inside And Out
If you’ve ever experienced the varied odors emanating from the back of a long-haul bus, you’ll appreciate the latest advancement from solar panel manufacturer SunPods . The San Jose-based company debuted the world’s first solar-power assist system for buses, consisting of those four...
Audi Brings a ‘Premium Compact’ To the EV Party
Audi pulled the sheet off the third car in its newly minted e-tron line today, a taut Teutonic runabout from the company’s Mega City Vehicle program. The A1 e-tron joins the e-tron electric supercar and the new A8 hybrid on the stand at the Geneva Motor Show, and after outlining its electric dreams...
