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23 April 2007 posted in SUVs 6 views
HUMMER 1, 2, 3 . . . and now 4: H4 confirmed for 2010 There's no better moment than the day after Earth Day to announce a new smaller, kinder, gentler Hummer. Martin Walsh, Hummer's general manager, said "Our growth will be downwards in terms of size," a ...
Tags: detroit auto show, gm, insiders, hummer, top speed, h2, cues, guise, nissan murano, pipeline, road capability, compact suv, h4, bio fuel, h3 sut, vehicle application, earth day, martin walsh, pecking order, goauto
16 April 2007 posted in Hatchbacks 13 views
Suzuki Swift coming to the U.S. in 2010 Click the link above for a high-res gallery of the Swift Sport. The market for budget-priced, hot hatches in the U.S. has dwindled over the last two decades, with most of the major players either infl ...
Tags: decades, hp, wheels, mini cooper s, mini cooper, suzuki, consumers, speed transmission, next generation, guise, enthusiasts, execs, sibling, scales, automotive news, suzuki swift, hot hatches, suzuki swift sport, cheapskates, vvt engine
15 March 2007 posted in Concept Cars 3 views
Pre-production Lancia Fulvia could be heading to Frankfurt With nearly all of its other sister companies – Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Ferrari, Fiat and even Abarth – getting on track, the attention at the Fiat group should be turning to its ailing Lanc ...
Tags: insiders, money, ferrari, new car, alfa romeo, frankfurt motor show, last time, maserati, show car, new era, guise, fiat, exercise, lancia, regeneration, fiat group, stile, sister companies
22 December 2006 posted in Concept Cars 3 views
Jaguar issues first recall of XF concept Not what you expected probably, but we have to play to our strengths. OK, maybe comedy ISN'T one of them after all. Anyway.Hot on the heels of the slip-up that had a full-car shot of Chevy's new Malib ...
Tags: car and driver, aston martin, new model, cues, s type, guise, official debut, newsstands, xk, malibu, mercedes cls, corporate cousin, hot on the heels, dodge intrepid, mailboxes, jalopnik, motorauthority, aston martin vantage, jaguar xf concept, new jaguar xf
26 October 2006 posted in Motorsports 3 views
Spy Shots: Ferrari Challenge Stradale F430 When we close our eyes and think "Challenge Stradale," images of candy-cane curbing and wheel-to-wheel action comes to mind. In the tradition of past CS models, Ferrari is in the process of reengineer ...
Tags: brakes, acceleration, bhp, porsche 911, spy shots, exhaust note, guise, ecu, rear bumper, four corners, tweaking, predecessors, safety regulations, f430 challenge, cs models, magnesium wheels, exhaust modifications, candy cane, plastic windows, bare essentials
25 October 2006 posted in Concept Cars 1 views
Hyundai confirms plans for Portico crossover and four new models Winding Road recently attended a media event Hyundai threw and came away with some good information. While the shindig was designed to let journos drive some of the automaker's newest models like the ...
Tags: crossover, new cars, automaker, powertrain, rear wheels, minivan, tiburon, hybrid powertrain, guise, new vehicles, portico, gasoline engine, clamshell, entourage, shindig, cuvs, quality source, winding road, scribes, veracruz
8 August 2006 posted in Recalls/TSBs 2 views
Toyota Sienna may be recalled Toyota's quality control woes may now include a rear hatch that wants to devour its owners. Not to make light of the matter, but the MY 2004-2005 Toyota Sienna minivan has assaulted eight people alrea ...
Tags: reliability, toyota sienna, nhtsa, highway traffic safety, traffic safety administration, national highway traffic, national highway traffic safety administration, national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, national highway traffic safety, guise, japanese automaker, rear hatch, woes, struts, domestic manufacturer, quality control measures, sienna minivan, gas leakage, production demands, tsb
29 June 2006 posted in Car Buying 7 views
Rolls-Royce expands dealer network In the face of robust sales that show no signs of slowing, Rolls-Royce continues to expand its global dealer network. Since 2003, that number has risen by 10 to 74. Recently, dealers have set up shop ...
Tags: wheelbase, showrooms, launch, rivals, phantom, press release, new model, rolls royce, ceo, guise, convertible model, substantial margin, rolls royce motor cars, market sector, asia pacific regions, worldwide dealer network, global dealer, mumbai india, denver usa, oman
20 June 2006 posted in Spy Photos 6 views
BMW M3 wagon in the works? An astute Autoblog reader noticed what may be either a simple typo or a nugget of M-formation regarding the next M3 by BMW. WorldCarFans recently rounded up all the latest and greatest spy shots and p ...
Tags: bmw, ford, autoblog, spy shots, rundown, generations, guise, taurus, nugget, typo, bmw m3, cabrio, worldcarfans, coupe cabrio, lexicon
10 June 2006 posted in Crossovers/CUVs 7 views
Buick says hello to Enclave, goodbye to Rainier, Rendezvous General Motors seems to be following through with its pledge to slim down and refocus the model lineup at some of its less successful brands, with Friday's spotlight on Buick. Automotive News quotes B ...
Tags: detroit auto show, crossover, gmc, buick, model lineup, marketing, general motors, gmc envoy, guise, automotive news, pledge, spotlight, rendezvous, buick models
6 June 2006 posted in Spy Photos 4 views
DaimlerChrysler Those were the less-than decisive words of DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche in a newspaper interview published Sunday in Germany. The final decision is expected later this month, but it ...
Tags: models, automaker, roadster, reuters, germany, spy shots, daimlerchrysler, fortwo, dieter zetsche, guise, s market, chief executive, final decision, minicar, mini suv, smart strategy
22 May 2006 posted in Euro 3 views
Corsa VXR already being readied by Vauxhall GM Europe just took the wraps off its new Corsa three-door hatchback and already the Euro auto scene has been flooded with spy shots of a VXR model being tested under the guise of creative camouflagin ...
Tags: gm, speculation, six seconds, brakes, wheels, bhp, turbocharged, autobahn, spy shots, ponies, wraps, guise, vauxhall, air intakes, gm europe, new corsa, renaultsport clio, latter figure, business attire, corsa vxr
3 May 2006 posted in Trends 9 views
Pontiac G3 proves badge engineering alive in Mexico Though General Motors has promised to end the exercise of badge engineering in the U.S., our kin over at Autoblog Spanish have found proof the practice is alive and well in Mexico. Meet the Pontiac G3 ...
Tags: cobalt, small car, autoblog, aveo, daewoo, pontiac, badge engineering, general motors, chevy aveo, canada, guise, proof, exercise, mexico, pontiac dealers, clone, daewoo gentra, rsquo, 2007 chevy aveo, g3
31 March 2006 posted in Safety 5 views
Rock 'em Sock 'em SUV: Jeep Commander passes crash test The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released results for its latest battery of crash tests involving the Jeep Commander. The NHTSA has awarded Jeeps largest model with a fiv ...
Tags: chrysler, accolade, jeep, nhtsa, chrysler group, highway traffic safety, traffic safety administration, national highway traffic, national highway traffic safety administration, national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, national highway traffic safety, guise, three stars, crash test, crash tests, jeep commander, jeeps, frontal crash, iihs
21 November 2005 posted in Trends 12 views
VW's Moonraker Project Over 22 German Volkswagen employees have infiltrated the U.S. under the guise of the company's Moonraker Project. Their mission: to study us and learn what we like in our vehicles. The Car Connection ...
Tags: vw, volkswagen, car connection, supercharger, designers, guise, moonraker, german engineers, wolfsburg germany, product planners, malibu ca, air conditioners, german volkswagen, conspicuous group, corporate hq, design cars, will take some time, local mall, food court, smoothie
14 September 2005 posted in Concept Cars 10 views
Ford Galaxy Just a few short months ago Ford debuted a concept called the SAV. Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is the production guise of that concept. In the process, some of the concept car flair has been remo ...
Tags: new ford, ford, step in the right direction, guise, concept car, flair, ladies and gentlemen, space wagon, ford galaxy, production debut, vw sharan
18 August 2005 posted in Spy Photos 9 views
Pics from 2006 Honda Civic Preview Party One intrepid reader caught pictures of the 2006 Honda Civic at a promotion party last night. Thanks Brett for sending us the link! The new Civic is clearly targeted at a more sophisticated audience. T ...
Tags: toyota, scion, earth, honda civic, honda, blog, gripe, guise, interior shots, side profile, 2006 honda civic, new civic, exterior profile, sophisticated audience, intrepid reader, preview party, megalopolis, logos
17 August 2005 posted in Trends 5 views
Front Wheel Drive Lincolns When I had the Autoblog Garage Ford Freestyle, I commented on the potential of the platform. The D3 platform, which the Freestyle is based on, is earmarked for two sedans from Lincoln. Questions aboun ...
Tags: liter, lexus, ford freestyle, volvo, mustang, front wheel drive, acura, refinement, town car, wheel drive vehicles, guise, independent rear suspension, new sedans, lincolns, front wheel drive vehicles, garage ford, interior appointments, car replacement, luxury vehicles, day dream
9 June 2005 posted in Car Buying 8 views
Toyota still fears backlash While I don't really foresee a big backlash against Toyota due to misfortunes of GM and Ford, I also don't see either company failing anytime soon. They'll be going through a lot a "readjustment" chan ...
Tags: gm, toyota, ford, models, honda, profits, guise, backlash against, price manipulation, misfortunes
23 January 2005 posted in Aftermarket 10 views
Hartge BMW 645Ci 5.1 I really thought that this was a bad photochop, but alas, it's a real package. I can't argue with the German tuner's upgrades in power (420hp/ 384 lb-ft out of a larger displacement 5.1), suspens ...
Tags: lb ft, brakes, tires, guise, displacement, photochop