GM working with U.S. cities to develop plug-in hybrid infrastructure

General Motors today outlined a comprehensive plan of action at the Washington Auto Show to help communities get ready for plug-in hybrid vehicles such as its upcoming Chevrolet Volt. The carmaker revealed that it plans to collaborate with communities such as San Francisco and Washington, D.C., where it has already received strong interest for plug-in [...]

Video: Third trailer for Fast and Furious 4 airs on Super Bowl Sunday

Paul Walker and Vin Diesel return for the fourth instalment of the Fast & Furious series and once again play characters caught up in the world of truck hijacking and stolen cars. The third official trailer for the upcoming movie has just been aired as a Super Bowl commercial.
In it, we get a look at [...]

Texas considering $5,000 tax credit for plug-in hybrids on top of federal incentives

With all the talk of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reconsidering allowing states to implement their own fuel-economy emissions and regulations, and the negative flow on effects this would have on carmakers that would be forced to tailor cars to meet varying standards across the country, lawmakers in Texas have offered a glimmer of hope. [...]

Opel releases teaser for Ampera plug-in hybrid

General Motors has given us a preview of a new plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the Chevrolet Volt that the company plans to sell in Europe under its Opel division. The car is the new Opel Ampera and it is set to make its world debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show.
This first official teaser [...]

Opel releases teaser for Ampera plug-in hybrid

General Motors has given us a preview of a new plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the Chevrolet Volt that the company plans to sell in Europe under its Opel division. The car is the new Opel Ampera and it is set to make its world debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show.
This first official teaser [...]

Chevrolet reveals Corvette Competition Sport package

In the performance-per-dollar race, the Chevrolet Corvette is still one of the leaders, despite encroachment by Nissan’s GT-R and others. For 2009, Corvette is planning a new ‘Competition Sport’ package for Z51 and Z06 models that focuses on adding a bit more capability without unduly compromising daily comfort.
The big 6.2L and 7.0L LS3 and LS7 [...]

Report: Ford Mustang GT to adopt 400hp-plus 5.0L V8

Ford’s iconic Mustang was given an update for the 2010 model year to keep it fresh alongside strong new competitors such as the Dodge Challenger, upcoming Chevrolet Camaro, and even Nissan’s all-new 370Z, but unfortunately the update didn’t entail any serious changes to the car’s powertrain lineup. Despite reports claiming that Ford’s EcoBoost V6 [...]

First retail Chevrolet Camaro sells for $350,000 at Barrett-Jackson auction

One very passionate Camaro enthusiast at this year’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, has bid $350,000 for the rights to come away with the keys to the first retail production-built 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. General Motors has confirmed that production of the rejuvenated muscle car isn’t due to start until March 16, so the [...]

Chrysler’s LaSorda denies sale of brands

One of the biggest criticisms for struggling Detroit carmakers General Motors and Chrysler is the number of brands they have under the one roof and the associated problem of selling models that often compete with one another in the same segments. In its efforts to secure its share of a federal bailout, GM said it [...]

Video: Second trailer for Fast and Furious 4 released

Paul Walker and Vin Diesel return for the fourth instalment of the Fast & Furious series and once again play characters caught up in the world of truck hijacking and stolen cars. The second official trailer for the upcoming movie has just been released, revealing that a number of other characters from the first movie [...]

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