http://www.dailycarnews.com Aggregate car news with related videos and tweets Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:22:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The six-speed automatic shifts smoothly and tries its best to deliver top mileage. And powered by the V-6, the still-compact SUV can tow a healthy 3,500 pounds. In contrast, the 2010 Honda CR-V, which comes with only a 180-horsepower four cylinder, can tow a maximum 1,500 pounds. Neither the RAV-4 nor the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/11/12/2010-chevrolet-equinox-suv-264-horsepower-3-liter-direct-injection-v-6/ The five buttons beside the gear lever are engine start, transmission mode (the four driver-selectable modes are C for Controlled Efficiency, S for Sport, S+ for Sport plus and M for Manual, along with a Race Start function), stability control (ESP On, ESP Off and ESP Sport), rear spoiler (which ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/11/12/hand-built-6-2l-v82011-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-coupe-563hp/ The new aluminum SLS built in Sindelfingen, Germany stays dead even with the carbon-fiber SLR built in the UK until early this year. Though the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 in the SLS has 54 less horsepower (down 9 percent) and 96 fewer pound-feet of torque (down 17 percent) than the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/11/11/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-6-2-liter-v8-na/ But forget about comparing Porsche’s first so-called sedan with other four-door locomotives. Here are the numbers that put this thing in perspective: To 60 mph, the Panamera is 0.2 second quicker—and 0.1 second quicker through the quarter-mile—than the last 911 Turbo we tested. Which is odd because the Panamera is ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/11/11/2010-porsche-panamera-turbo-0-2-second-quicker-than-911-turbo/ Porsche will roll out a new incarnation of the Boxter Spyder at the Los Angeles auto show next month. The flagship mid-engined model is the lightest sporstcar in the company's range at 1,275kg and more powerful than the Boxster S, topping 235kW from its direct-injection 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder powerplant. All ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/11/11/porsche-boxster-spyder-235kw-3-4-liter-flat-six-cylinder/ That engine, the U.K.’s AutoCar reports, "is the same 8.0-litre W16 engine found in the Veyron…the engine features two-stage supercharging and can run on ethanol as well as" conventional gasoline." In the Veyron, the powerplant is good for more than 1,000 horsepower. Autoblog reports, "Horsepower figures for the all-wheel drive ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/11/11/bugatti-16c-galibier-the-same-8-0-litre-w16-engine-found-in-the-veyron/ The S60 concept featured a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a dual-clutch automated manual transmission; the pair should be in production shortly, but it’s unknown if the small four would make it to this side of the Atlantic in the S60. The production car will, however, get the concept’s ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/11/11/2011-volvo-s60-turbocharged-1600cc-four-cylinder/ Vorsteiner V-RT 911 Turbo Layout Longitudinal rear engine, all-wheel drive Engine 3.6-liter flat six, dohc, 24-valve, turbocharged and intercooled. AWE Tuning exhaust manifolds, metallic catalysts and mufflers, AWE intercoolers and throttle body, AWE/GIAC software Transmission Six-speed manual Suspension KW V3 coilovers Wheels And Tires Vorsteiner V-301, 8.5x20 (f), 12x20 (r) Michelin Pilot Sport 2, ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/11/10/vorsteiner-v-rt-porsche-911-engine-3-6-liter-flat-six-dohc-24-valve-turbocharged-and-intercooled/ Company officials have said that the old S4 — offered as a convertible as well as sedan in the past — accounted for just 5 percent to 6 percent of U.S. sales of the A4 line. They're hoping for more like 15 percent for the lower-priced S4, which is available ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/11/10/2010-audi-s4-quattro-six-speed-manual-transmission-0-60mph-in-51-seconds/ Its predecessor A4 cabriolet had a 2-liter, 200-horsepower turbo 4 with less zip than the new direct-injection version, which Audi says performs like a 6-cylinder while delivering decent mileage: 20 city/26 highway. Not a screamer, however. It doesn't have enough spring in its first step from the light or into the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/11/10/audi-a5-cabriolet-2000cc-direct-injection-turbo-4-cylinder-manualautomatic-with-manual-mode-paddle-shifting/ Based on Volvo's attractive four-seat coupé, this 3,250lb car is powered with twin 330lb lithium-ion battery packs (also from US battery company, Enerdel) that sit under the rear seat and down the centre of the vehicle. With a combined capacity of 24kWh these batteries provide enough juice to the 109bhp/137lb ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/11/10/volvos-small-c30ev-coupe-has-been-given-the-battery-power-treatment/ Just a month away and the sensation of Volkswagen’s Beetle, People’s Car, will be on the Indian roads once it is imported from the Mexican plant. Yet to be priced, Beetle is another fiesta from the German car maker and is known for is popularity and historical impact in the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/11/10/volkswagen-india-to-launch-beetle-in-2010/ PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Group Malaysia has terminated VW Cars Sdn Bhd’s dealership of its vehicles with immediate effect. Volkswagen dealerships operated by VW Cars at The Curve and Jalan 219, both in Petaling Jaya would cease immediately, the German carmaker said in a statement yesterday. Its existing dealers in the country include ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/11/10/volkswagen-terminates-dealership-with-vw-cars-sdn-bhd-malaysia/ Like the new Mercedes-Benz E-class coupe, I'm not sure where coupes like this fit in today's marketplace, except as niche vehicles for people who can afford the luxury of only needing two doors and not much back seat. For those who can, I'd say this S5 is the pick of ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/11/10/the-2009-audi-s5-an-autoweek-drivers-log/ Lamborghini is releasing what has to be the umpteenth variation of the Gallardo, this one called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The answer to the first part of your question — why LP 550-2? is easy. The car sports 550 horsepower and two wheel drive. Answering the second part of your ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/lamborghini/2009/07/03/a-lamborghini-as-fast-as-the-man-its-named-for/ Did you know the CC is actually a sports car wrapped in a luxury sedan? It's an anti-anxiety attack. Meet Volkswagen CC. The most talked about VW in years. http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/07/03/meet-volkswagen-cc/ COSTA MESA, Calif., June 30 -- Since its introduction earlier this year, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has garnered an impressive list of accolades, including the title "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Car in America." Today, the Fusion Hybrid receives another honor as it is named the NADAguides.com "Car of the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/ford/2009/07/01/nadaguides-names-2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-car-of-the-month-for-june/ As the Muscle Car Wars continue, GM's struggling to meet demand for the new Chevy Camaro, with some buyers paying heavy premiums on sticker prices. Now GM even thinks it may catch Ford's new 2010 Mustang in monthly sales. According to the General, the new Camaro is creating enough buzz to ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/07/01/chevrolet-camaro-to-beat-ford-mustang-in-june-sales/ DARTFORD, UNITED KINGDOM – June 30, 2009: The refreshed 2009 Mazda MX-5 soft top and Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe arrives in showrooms, armed with exciting new styling, a cleaner and greener line-up of powerplants, higher levels of standard equipment, a raft of enhancements to the cabin architecture and the option ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/mazda/2009/07/01/worlds-best-selling-sports-car-turns-20-mazda-mx-5/ The class leading quality of Nissan's British built models has once again been recognised by the car buying public in the J.D. Power Vehicle Owners Satisfaction Study. Earlier this month Nissan was celebrating an 11th place overall ranking for the Nissan Qashqai in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK study, and ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/nissan/2009/07/01/the-nissan-qashqai-voted-third-in-customer-satisfaction-study/ SINCE THE ARRIVAL of Volkswagen’s Bluesport Concept in January, speculation has been rife that the mid-engined platform could be used to spin off a new smaller, lighter, cheaper entry-level car for Porsche. In fact, just last month, the new model looked set to go ahead. Porsche however has now driven a ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/06/28/porsche-speedster-revival-plans-on-hold/ Forget the outrageous fighting Decepticons and the ridiculously gorgeous close-ups of Megan Fox. This second installment, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, is all about the sweet rides. Courtesy of Chevrolet, I had the privilege of attending an advanced sneak preview of the movie at NorthPark last evening. Chevy was a fantastic ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/06/25/transformers-revenge-of-the-chevy-camaro/ The first production-intent Chevrolet Volt is fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack at the General Motors Pre-Production Operations (PPO) building in Warren, Michigan Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The battery pack is a technologically-advanced component of the vehicle with more than 200 lithium-ion cells, sophisticated computer controls, liquid cooling system and ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/06/25/live-shots-of-pre-production-chevrolet-volt/ HIROSHIMA - June 25, 2009: Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. Mazda’s updated, mid-sized tall ‘high-roof’ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Autozam and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including sales tax) start ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/mazda/2009/06/25/freshened-mazda-biante-on-sale-in-japan/ Mercedes-Benz's E-Class has, in various iterations and with various nomenclatures, been around for more than 60 years and bears testament to Stuttgart's seemingly ironclad reputation of being able to provide the best that German engineers have to offer. The luxury carmaker has walked a gauntlet of sorts over the past decade ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/25/new-mercedes-e-class-driven/ Two people were killed after their car was rear-ended on northbound state Route 111 north of Gateway Drive early this morning, according to Palm Springs police Sgt. Mitch Spike. According to Spike, a tan Ford Crown Victoria sedan, occupied by a man and woman, was parked on the northbound shoulder of ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/25/mercedes-two-killed-in-palm-springs-collision/ Magyar Suzuki, the Hungarian unit of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp., has revised its production estimate for 2009 downward once again. The CEO of the company believes total output this year could be 190,000-200,000 cars, while at the beginning of the year the target was 210,000 units. Hisashi Takeuchi, the recently ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/suzuki/2009/06/25/hungarian-suzuki-plant-further-cuts-production-forecast-for-2009/ Shanghai, June 24 (Gasgoo.com) Many Chinese automakers, including Geely Auto, have expressed an interest in buying the Swedish brand Volvo from Ford Motor. As we know, Chinese carmakers are eager to boost their reputation for high quality or safety. But would buying a brand renowned as one of the world's safest ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/25/will-volvo-add-luster-to-chinese-carmaker/ Pinegar Buick Pontiac GMC Branson 163 Adiar Road, Branson, MO 65616 Contact our preowned department for details at (417) 334-6914. Stock Number: 3420 VIN: 1G2ZF55B264153420 Color: Liquid Silver Metallic Interior Color: Ebony Mileage: 44820 Transmission: Automatic Engine: 2.4L ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/pontiac/2009/06/25/2006-pontiac-g6-used-car/ Although Audi has said that it won't be bringing the new A5 Sportback to these shores, that didn't stop them from doing exactly that recently. Whether for testing purposes or marketing work, a Sportback was spotted here in Southern California recently and was luckily captured by frequent AB commenter Zamafir. ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/24/reader-spy-audi-a5-sportback-caught-under-canvas/ Back before Calvin went into comic book retirement—taking jobs on pickup truck rear windows celebrating his incontinence—he and Hobbes would go careening in a little red wagon. We think Calvin and his tiger buddy would enjoy the 2009 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T that Audi recently sent us to test. That ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/24/road-test-2009-audi-a4-avant-20t-quattro-car-review/ Allow me to let you in on a little secret – V6 pony cars are the volume sellers. Yes, it is bliss to drive a V8, but many need the cheaper, more economical V6. This way, they get their sweet looking exterior, spirited performance and warm fuzzy feeling while being ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/06/24/2010-chevrolet-camaro-2lt-rs-part-ii/ Nissan Motor Co. plans to create 1,300 jobs in Smyrna, Tenn., when it begins manufacturing its new zero-emission car, officials said Tuesday. The Japanese automaker, whose North American headquarters are in Franklin, Tenn., says it will roll out the first electric car in Japan on Aug. 2 and begin selling the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/nissan/2009/06/24/nissans-new-electric-car-to-create-1300-jobs-in-smyrna-tennessee/ Dubai: Hotel heiress Paris Hilton on Tuesday chose to practice her questionable driving skills at the wheel of a red Lamborghini in a segment for her TV show. Arriving at the Belhasa Driving Centre, Hilton was grace personified as she pouted for the camera. "I have heard so much about the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/lamborghini/2009/06/24/paris-hilton-tries-out-a-lamborghini-at-the-belhasa-driving-centre/ Earlier today our spy photographers caught a world exclusive as the all-new 2012 Mercedes ML-Class took its first test run in Europe. These first ever photos of the new ML-Class were snagged right before the Mercedes engineers made a hasty retreat! Judging from these photos, the new ML’s wheelbase seems largely ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/24/2012-mercedes-benz-ml-class/ Mercedes, and their in-house tuners AMG have just released their latest iteration of the top-of-the-line S-Class onto the streets of an unsuspecting world. Naturally, it’s got surprisingly good handling for a car this large, and the braking is equally impressive, but the real show is what’s under the hood. And ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/24/mercedes-amg-s-class-power-lots-lots-of-power/ STUTTGART, GERMANY – June 23, 2009: The vehicles of the Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, continue to meet the highest quality standards in the USA, the largest export market for the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer. The US market research institute J.D. Power arrived at this conclusion in its ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/06/24/jd-power-quality-study-porsche-receives-quality-award/ Volvo Trucks North America announced yesterday, June 22, customers can place orders for trucks across its product line equipped to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 emissions standards, with delivery starting later this year. Volvo Trucks says its selective catalytic reduction technology also helps it increase the fuel efficiency of ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/24/volvo-taking-orders-for-2010-trucks/ The 2009 Volvo Environmental Prize Foundation has named NOAA Senior Scientist Susan Solomon as the recipient of its 2009 environmental prize. The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for "Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in broad terms fall within the environmental field." “This prestigious award recognizes and honors Dr. Solomon’s distinguished work ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/24/susan-solomon-awarded-volvo-environmental-prize/ Toyota Motor Corp. board members Tuesday officially selected Akio Toyoda as the company's new president, as the car maker struggles to recover from huge losses and a global auto sales slump. Mr. Toyoda, 53 years old, grandson of the company founder, Kiichiro Toyoda, is the first member of the Toyoda ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/24/toyota-hands-reins-to-founders-grandson-akio-toyoda/ GREENWICH -- Township police are searching for two men who were involved in an alleged armed robbery at the PNC Bank on Route 57 this afternoon around 4:50, according to a report in the Express-Times. The gunman was described as a male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/pontiac/2009/06/24/pontiac-car-police-searching-for-suspects-in-warren-county-bank-robbery/ TOYOTA, Japan (Dow Jones)--Toyota Motor Corp.'s (7203.TO) outgoing president Katsuaki Watanabe Tuesday pledged at the auto maker's annual shareholders meeting that the company would revive its earnings performance by cutting production costs. The world's biggest car maker by volume also aims to enhance its leading position in the green car ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/24/toyota-vows-more-cost-cuts-new-fuel-cell-car-by-2015/ Building a state-of-the art automobile plant from the ground-up is an enormously complicated procedure. But Volkswagen is keeping the local community advised every step of the way. A temporary visitors center was opened Friday, but the company also released new information about plant construction and jobs. In 2011, the Volkswagen plant at Enterprise ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/06/24/volkswagen-progress-report-includes-job-information/ When one thinks of Cadillac, thoughts invariably wander to one of two things; The brand’s impressive and stately Escalade SUVs, that are often seen hanging outside the trendiest hotspots or picking up guests at the smartest restaurants, or to the striking designs of the award-winning CTS sedan, often seen with ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/cadillac/2009/06/22/cadillac-cts-v-uncovering-the-secrets-of-sales-success/ AUDI is aiming to achieve the best of all worlds with a V6 four wheel drive version of its A6 executive saloon model equipped with tiptronic transmission. The turbocharged V6 engine has the same power output as a V8 but with the emissions and economy of a six-pot. This means prodigious performance ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/22/audi-a6-30-v6-tfsi-quattro-s-line/ With more than 70 percent of the vehicle being hand built and only a few units produced every day at the Audi factory in Neckarsulm/Germany, the Audi R8 is one of the most exclusive cars to be seen on the streets of Qatar. Last week Audi Qatar, represented by Saad ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/22/audi-r8-takes-to-qatar-roads/ HOPEWELL — On what was supposed to be one of the happiest and proudest days of his life, 18-year-old Anthony Meglio will instead attend his high school graduation ceremony today physically hurt and mentally anguished. Donning his cap and gown in the colors of West Windsor-Plainsboro South, Meglio will limp down ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/22/audi-teen-involved-in-wreck-that-killed-90-year-old-will-graduate-today/ The Audi brand celebrates its 100th birthday in July. What could be more appropriate than recording the 50th victory in the most popular international touring car race series just before the anniversary celebrations – and on top of this at the Norisring in Nuremberg, Audi’s "home race"? An Audi has won ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/22/dtm-50th-audi-win-in-dtm-to-celebrate-100th-anniversary/ Silver metallic Audi A4 Convertible 2.4L Sport. from Dec. 2002. Very comfortable to drive and in Immaculate condition in and out !! Only 22.000 miles and 1 previous owner.Full Leather interior, Heated seats, Aircon, Full Electric Black Hood, Electric windows and mirrors, CD player, Audi Concert sound system, Rear reversing ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/22/audi-a4-convertible-24l-sport-for-sale/ Honda is meeting increasing consumer demands as the automaker plans to produce more hybrid cars. Some of these plans include converting its Honda Fit and other models to new electric cars. Moreover, some of these car models are greener and will help the environment. Honda Hybrid Cars are popular and one ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/honda/2009/06/22/honda-hybrid-cars-go-electric/ A chain-reaction crash early yesterday killed a La Plata man and a Columbia woman who had gotten out of the man's car to watch a street race on a near-deserted stretch of highway in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police said. Two Maryland men were severely injured in the crash. Jonathan Robert ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/06/22/chevrolet-impala-two-killed-in-drag-race-crash-in-baltimore-county/ HAMPTONBURGH -Two Washingtonville wo-men, both 20, died early Saturday morning in a two-car automobile accident on Route 208. Melissa Martucci, the driver of a 2003 Dodge Neon, and Marina Petersen, her passenger, died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision on the state highway in the Town of Blooming ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/dodge/2009/06/22/dodge-neon-2-car-collision-kills-2-orange-women/ Tax component accounts for 30 percent or an estimated P600,000 of the P2.2 million retail price of the environment-friendly Toyota Prius, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMPC) president Hiroshi Ito said. Ito told reporters at the launch of the third generation Prius on Friday that should the government decides to lower taxes ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/22/toyota-launches-hybrid-car-prius-in-rp/ Qatar’s Emir Hamad al-Thani is in the process of obtaining a 25 percent interest in Porsche AG, the German sports car manufacturer. This move would help relieve Porsche’s heavy debt burden of 9 billion euros ($12.4 billion). Additionally, it gives Qatar’s Emir voting rights in Porsche and positions him among the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/06/22/qatar-buys-porsche-stake-deal-with-volkswagen-may-resume/ Like many guys my age, after seeing "Smokey and the Bandit," I was hooked on Pontiac's pony car. I knew I would have to have one some day. 1981 was not the best year for the Trans Am, but she was a looker. The 4.9 Liter turbo was hardly the big ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/pontiac/2009/06/22/porsche-loyal-owners-share-their-stories-of-loving-and-driving-one-brand/ We mentioned earlier this month how China's car sales had surged on the back of generous government incentives and indeed has now passed the U.S. as the largest car market in the world. [Jun 9, 2009: China Car Sales Jump 47% Year over Year on Subsidies] This has as much ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/06/22/car-boom-changes-chinese-lifestyle-porsche-moving-in-one-stock-to-play/ Raised in an affluent, loving family on the Main Line, Matt Miller was a straight-A student with a sculpted body that even a Greek god might envy. He had a devoted girlfriend and the brightest future - shooting for medical school. Matt was not without his vanities. He loved to wear sleeveless ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/06/22/porsche-a-swerve-a-crash-that-boys-dead/ MEXICO CITY, June 20 (Reuters) - Automaker Volkswagen will temporarily shut parts of its plant in central Mexico from next week until early August but exports of the popular New Beetle should not be affected, a union spokesman said on Saturday. The partial closure, starting Wednesday, will be the latest ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/06/21/volkswagen-to-partially-idle-mexico-plant-in-july/ The bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler are changing the landscape of the auto industry. The two U.S. companies are shuttering plants, shedding dealers and reducing their product lines. As a result, Toyota Motor will become the largest seller of light vehicles in the U.S. It has held the top spot ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/21/as-us-auto-makers-struggle-toyota-takes-over-as-top-dog/ (06-20) 17:56 PDT -- For the NASCAR drivers in the Sprint Cup series, today's Toyota/Save Mart 350 is way out of the ordinary. They run on ovals for 34 of the 36 races in the season but branch out to road courses for today's race at Infineon Raceway and ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/21/toyotasave-mart-350-drivers-become-road-worriers/ When it comes to “going green,” Cadillac has pulled out all the stops by producing two hybrid versions of its popular Escalade full-size sport utility vehicle. In addition to producing few greenhouse emissions, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is adding an Escalade Platinum Hybrid trim level for the 2010 model year. Both ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/cadillac/2009/06/21/cadillac-rolls-out-20-mpg-escalade-hybrid-suv/ Unless you’re Rain Man—or an S-class nerd—it’s going to be mighty hard to tell the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-class from the one that’s been on sale since early 2006. The exterior changes are essentially limited to a new front bumper and grille; an integrated exhaust at the rear; and the use ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/21/2010-mercedes-benz-s-class-s550-s600-first-drive-review/ The June 9 Business article "Toyota Wants New Prius to Be America's Next Top Model" called the Prius an "eco-icon" and said that it has allowed Americans to "advertise their eco-correctness." A Toyota spokesman was quoted as saying that many Prius buyers want to "make an environmental statement." The Prius's reputation ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/21/the-not-quite-green-toyota-prius/ DAMASCUS, Md. (MarketWatch) -- Minivans are still out for many families, vetoed as it were by "She who must be obeyed," as my favorite barrister Horace Rumpole would say. A big sport utility will generally bring you the same reaction from neighbors as going out and mowing your lawn at 6 ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/21/review-2009-audi-q5-luxury-crossover-with-a-dash-of-fun/ A noisy and rough ride usually goes with the territory in the $15,000 neighborhood but begins to try one's patience when the car is an Elantra Touring (wagon to you and me) and the window sticker has climbed above $20,000, even without automatic transmission. Drivers might find themselves, as I did, ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/hyundai/2009/06/20/bottom-line-the-hyundai-elantra-touring-is-a-good-value-but-at/ Police last night were investigating a double-fatal crash involving a Lamborghini and two other vehicles on Essington Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. Police said the accident happened about 6:25 p.m. on the 7700 block of Essington. The Lamborghini, heading south on Essington at a high rate of speed, went into the northbound ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/lamborghini/2009/06/20/two-men-die-in-high-speed-3-car-lamborghini-philadelphia-crash/ Mercedes-Benz has pioneered some advanced safety technologies in its time. This week, the automaker introduced the ESF 2009, a concept car built to illustrate some ideas to protect drivers and passengers. Unveiled at the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, the ESF 2009 research vehicle is based on the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/20/mercedes-benz-unveils-safety-research-car/ PETALING JAYA: Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd, the local distributor for Suzuki cars, aims to sell 6,000 vehicles for its current financial year ending March 31, 2010 (FY10) compared with 4,929 units in FY09. Managing director Ibrahim Maidin said the bulk of its total sales volume would be from Suzuki Swift, ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/suzuki/2009/06/20/suzuki-targets-swift-rise-in-vehicle-sales/ DETROIT (Dow Jones)--General Motors Corp. (GMGMQ) said Thursday it will end production of the Pontiac Vibe wagon at the end of August, the first casualty of the auto maker's decision to shut down the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/pontiac/2009/06/20/gm-to-discontinue-production-of-pontiac-vibe/ It is arguable that the Volvo XC60 navigates in murky waters: It’s a premium-priced SUV that isn’t premium-sized. It fits into the same league as vehicles like the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, Mercedes-Benz GLK350, and Volkswagen Tiguan—all priced between $36,000 and $43,000. Although so far ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/20/from-the-logbook-2010-volvo-xc60/ AHLEN, Germany — Edo Competition has moved on to the next supercar and created a detailed tuning package for the 2009 Ferrari California. Performance-wise, Edo recalibrates the California's ECU to bring output to 500 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The addition of a high-performance exhaust system with freer-flowing cats helps ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/ferrari/2009/06/20/tuner-special-edo-ferrari-california/ General Motors will be eschewing the glitz and glitter this year, and Chevrolet's eggs all seem to be in this particular plug-in hybrid basket. This is the production version of the Volt (due some time in 2010), with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine and an array of lithium-ion batteries. For the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/06/19/2011-chevrolet-volt/ During the lead up to the 24 hours of Le Mans last weekend, former winner, Justin Bell, had the lucky opportunity to test the 2010 Audi S4 and take it around the famous circuit. The You Tube Video below shows Bell expertly driving, giving inside tips on the circuit, and his ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/19/sneak-peek-at-the-2010-audi-s4-supercharged-v6/ ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- According to witnesses, a 23-year-old woman driving a BMW was speeding and swerving in and out of traffic early Thursday morning and lost control then crashed into two trees. "It was a BMW. It was split, literally, in two separate halves. Clearly indicative of speed [and] possibly ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/bmw/2009/06/19/woman-dies-in-violent-crash-bmw-split-in-two/ INGOLSTADT, Germany — Audi has released the first official teaser image of the new Audi A5 Sportback, which will be formally unveiled this fall at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Unfortunately, there are no plans to sell the A5 Sportback in the U.S. Audi envisions its new family of four-door hatchbacks ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/19/teased-audi-a5-sportback/ Audi is getting ready to launch the R8 Spyder at the Frankfurt auto show this September. But the company told us that no teaser shots will be provided in advance, so these spy shots likely are the closest we’ll get to the real thing before then. Like its cousin, the Lamborghini ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/19/2011-audi-r8-spyder-52-v10-spied/ Fiat India Automobiles Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between the Fiat Group and Tata Motors, may consider entering the 600cc car segment. "The 600cc segment excites every car manufacturer. We have no plans for this segment now. But there could be something down the road," said FIAL CEO Rajeev Kapoor on ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/suzuki/2009/06/19/fiat-india-may-enter-600cc-car-segment/ Britain's 'greenest' car is the Honda Insight with the 'least green' car being the 8.0 litre Dodge SRT-10, according to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). It calculates that a year's driving in the Dodge emits the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as is absorbed by 322 mature trees - the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/honda/2009/06/19/honda-insight-wins-britains-greenest-car-title/ Ford S-MAX has won the large MPV class in the British Insurance Car Security Awards, for the third year in a row, with the Ford Galaxy yet again named as runner-up. Supported by security experts Thatcham, the Department for Transport, the Home Office and UK insurers, the awards are the highest ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/ford/2009/06/19/the-ford-s-max-awarded-at-the-british-insurance-car-security-awards/ The 300 million-pound scheme invites motorists to trade in cars more than 10 years old in return for a 2,000 pound subsidy to buy a new vehicle, in an effort to help an industry which has been severely dented by the recession. The government earlier in the week said the scrappage ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/hyundai/2009/06/19/hyundai-gets-lions-share-in-car-scrappage-orders/ JACKSON, Miss. -- A black Mercedes that police said may be connected to three crimes has been recovered, officials said. Patrol officers spotted the car in a northwest Jackson apartment complex at about 5 p.m. Wednesday, Lt. Jeffery Scott said. Police had asked for the public’s help in locating the vehicle. ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/mercedes/2009/06/19/police-find-mercedes-that-may-be-connected-to-crimes/ For the second year in a row the Volkswagen Phaeton has won the Luxury Car category at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire. The Volkswagen Phaeton was found to be the most secure vehicle in its class, due, in ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/06/19/the-volkswagen-phaeton-ranked-most-secure-luxury-car/ The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has canceled all plans of coming out with a diesel hybrid variant of the Prius in the near future. A spokesperson for the carmaker said that, although other brands are going toward the diesel hybrids at the present time, the idea is still quite far ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/toyota/2009/06/19/toyota-cancels-all-plans-for-diesel-powered-prius/ MARTORELL, SPAIN – June 18, 2009: Today SEAT held the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new bodywork workshop at the Martorell plant for assembly of the new Audi Q3 from 2011 onwards. The shed, ready to house the production facilities in February 2010, will be equipped with almost 300 ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/19/seat-starts-construction-on-audi-q3-workshop-to-produce-it-in-2011/ Audi fans, apparently this is your week: yesterday came a teaser shot of the new Audi A5 Sportback, and today we've learned that the Audi R8 Spyder is going to roll out with the company's certifiably bigass 5.2-liter V10. Consider buying a lottery ticket. News of the Spyder has been circulating ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/audi/2009/06/19/audi-r8-spyder-now-with-rip-roaring-v10/ The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is one of the least expensive vehicles you can buy in the U.S. It's a front-wheel-drive sub-compact that's available in two body styles; the Aveo sedan and the new-for-2009 Aveo5 hatchback. With the specter of high gas prices looming over American drivers, the efficient and generally ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/chevrolet/2009/06/18/2009-chevrolet-aveo-review/ NEW DELHI (AFP) - - Italian car maker Fiat on Wednesday unveiled plans to increase its share of India's growing automobile market and hinted it may also offer Chrysler models to the country's middle class. ADVERTISEMENT Launching the Grande Punto in India, Fiat-India CEO Rajiv Kapoor told reporters he hoped the hatchback ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/suzuki/2009/06/18/fiat-eyes-larger-share-of-indian-car-market/ MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – June 17, 2009: For the second year in a row the Volkswagen Phaeton has won the Luxury Car category at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented today by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire. The Phaeton was found to be the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/volkswagen/2009/06/18/volkswagen-phaeton-ranked-most-secure-luxury-car/ Perrys has opened its Mazda franchise in Portsmouth following the closure of Solent Motor Company which previously had the franchise for the area. The new six-car showroom on Walton Road, Farlington sits alongside Perrys’ existing Fiat and Peugeot dealerships. Mazda aftersales, servicing and MoT services are also fully operational. As well as the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/mazda/2009/06/18/perrys-opens-mazda-showroom-in-portsmouth/ BRENTWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – June 17, 2009: Ford drivers remain in pole position to benefit from the UK's digital switchover thanks to the latest generation of in-car entertainment available on Ford cars. As the Government reveals its 'Digital Britain' roadmap this week, the majority of Ford models are already available with ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/ford/2009/06/18/ford-drivers-tune-in-to-digital/ Using "cross-traffic alert," the new 2010 Taurus will, in the words of Ford engineer Kelly Kohlstrand, "alert the driver if a vehicle is coming on to you from the rear." But what if you're single and looking? http://www.dailycarnews.com/ford/2009/06/18/new-ford-taurus-watches-your-back-end-video/ When the Ford Taurus SHO was launched in 1989, the car was all about the engine. Ford engineers dropped a 220-hp V6 developed and built by Yamaha into a four-door Taurus and the Super High Output legend was born. For 10 years and 100,000 cars, the SHO surprised many people in ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/ford/2009/06/18/hot-rod-2010-ford-taurus-sho-lives-again/ LONDON (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo, on the verge of a world record transfer to Real Madrid, has received more good news after the Portugal winger was told he will not face any charges after writing off his Ferrari sports car in a crash. The Manchester United star, who should finally complete ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/ferrari/2009/06/17/no-charges-for-ronaldo-over-ferrari-smash/ Now here's a bimmer made to last forever. This life-size replica of the Z4 Coupe that is made out of reinforced concrete is part of the BMW Art Car exhibition in Beijing, China. Despite the solid build, the artistic Z4 Coupe comes equipped with fully functioning front doors while it ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/bmw/2009/06/17/bmw-z4-art-car-made-entirely-from-concrete/ STOCKHOLM (AFP) – US automaker General Motors has signed a tentative agreement to sell its beleaguered unit Saab Automobile to small Swedish luxury sports car maker Koenigsegg, GM said in a statement on Tuesday. "General Motors Corp. and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, today confirmed the ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/17/saab-to-be-bought-by-sports-car-koenigsegg/ GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honor and been named Green Car of the Year at the 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The ceremony took place at London City Hall and the award was handed over by Boris ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/16/volvo-s40-drive-awarded-green-car-of-the-year/ CHICAGO, June 15 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions has announced that the Volvo Car Corporation is the first automotive company to introduce NAVTEQ MapCare - a map update program - for new, premium segment vehicles. The ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/volvo/2009/06/16/volvo-car-corporation-first-to-introduce-navteq-mapcaretm-program/ Honda Siel Cars India, a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its latest global car, the Honda Jazz, in the Kerala market. Jnaneswar Sen, Vice President, Marketing, Honda Siel cars India, said 'the Honda Jazz is a segment defining car and is loaded with ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/honda/2009/06/16/honda-launches-jazz-in-kerala/ Tokyo, June 15, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the successful launch of the newly developed Aqua-tech Paint System for vehicle body painting at its Ujina Plant No.1 in Japan. The innovative new technology achieves the world's highest standards for limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/mazda/2009/06/16/mazdas-new-aqua-tech-paint-system-leads-in-reducing-environmental-impact/ CALIFORNIA: An Upland teen was recovering in the hospital Thursday, only hours after police said he drunkenly lost control of a Porsche in Costa Mesa, crashing it into an electrical box and flipping the car onto its roof near a 73 Toll Road onramp. Costa Mesa authorities arrested Dominick Anthony McCoy, ... http://www.dailycarnews.com/manufacturers/porsche/2009/06/16/california-teen-held-in-porsche-crash/