Archive for June, 2008
Audi’s future powertrain schedule leaks
Following on the heels of a report that leaked Audi’s future production plans, a leaked document from Audi Poland supposedly reveals the German automaker’s future powertrain plans. Some elements of the document support the previously leaked production plan, while others are being revealed for the first time.
Despite high gas prices and slumping market, Honda secures thousands of American jobs
Rising gas prices are definitely starting to take their toll on the average American driver, but the record prices at the pumps will actually be helping the average American worker, at least in two cities. Because of the soaring gas prices, Honda will be shifting some of its vehicle production from Canada to the U.S., [...]
Ferrari California: several new photos released
Ferrari on Thursday released five more photos of its new Ferrari California that was revealed earlier this month. The exotic grand tourer will be on display at the Paris International Car Show in October. The hardtop convertible is powered by Ferrari’s 4.3-liter V8, producing 460 horsepower.
Toyota to launch diesel, E85 versions of Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV
Not to be outdone by its U.S. counterparts, Toyota is planning to launch diesel and E85-powered versions of its full-size Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV. Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge have all announced that their light-duty full-size pickup trucks will be available with a diesel engine option in the near future, and Toyota will follow [...]
Dodge ships first 1,000 2008 Challenger SRT8s
Just about two years and five months after Dodge first introduced us to its reborn muscle car at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, the first 1,000 examples of the 2008 Challenger SRT8 have officially been shipped from Dodge to dealers across the country. The production run of the 2008 model will only total 6,400 units [...]
