Archive for the ‘Convertible’ Category

Vice President Joe Biden, known for repeated instances of foot-in-mouth disease, unwittingly spilled the beans on Fisker Automotive's plan for a Delaware-built, three-vehicle family of plug-in hybrids.

Fox News reports that Biden told press gathered in Wilmington, Del., that Fisker would eventually build 100,000 plug-in hybrid sedans, coupes and crossovers "every single year."

In a follow-up interview, founder Henrik Fisker told Fox that Biden "definitely told what our product plans are."

Fisker's gambit in the government's full-court press for electrified vehicles is a brilliant one, on its face. While electric-car company Tesla has yet to...

Vice President Joe Biden, known for repeated instances of foot-in-mouth disease, unwittingly spilled the beans on Fisker Automotive's plan for a Delaware-built, three-vehicle family of plug-in hybrids. Fox News reports that Biden told press gathered in Wilmington, Del., that Fisker would eventually build 100,000 plug-in hybrid sedans, coupes and crossovers "every single year." In a follow-up interview, founder Henrik Fisker told Fox that Biden "definitely told what our product plans are." Fisker's gambit in the government's full-court press for electrified vehicles is a brilliant one, on its face. While electric-car company Tesla has yet to... Read More

What is it? The most powerful Porsche 911 Turbo ever The basics: 3.8-liter flat six with 500 hp; 0-60 mph in 3.2 sec, 194-mph top speed; seven-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual transmission On sale: January 2010 Price: $132,800 (Coupe) and $143,800 (Cabriolet)

With its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show behind it, the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is being launched to the media over the next week, before it goes on sale in January.

Both the Turbo Coupe and Turbo Cabriolet share newly updated drivetrain technology, while the basic 911 body style remains intact. The mechanical highlights for 2010 include a new 3.8-liter direct-injected...

What is it? The most powerful Porsche 911 Turbo ever The basics: 3.8-liter flat six with 500 hp; 0-60 mph in 3.2 sec, 194-mph top speed; seven-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual transmission On sale: January 2010 Price: $132,800 (Coupe) and $143,800 (Cabriolet) With its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show behind it, the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is being launched to the media over the next week, before it goes on sale in January. Both the Turbo Coupe and Turbo Cabriolet share newly updated drivetrain technology, while the basic 911 body style remains intact. The mechanical highlights for 2010 include a new 3.8-liter direct-injected... Read More

This week's informative GM Fastlane chat session with General Motors VP of Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar tells us the Camaro Z28 isn't guaranteed for production--contrary to earlier reports--and the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible was shown off to dealers this week, and "will come out soon."

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has been a hot seller for GM, and rightfully so--our own Bengt Halvorson drove one just this week and found it a lot of fun, "bitchin'," even, despite its minor downsides.

The Camaro Convertible was thought to be due in March, 2011 launch, according to a May interview with GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan. That makes Dewar's chat...

This week's informative GM Fastlane chat session with General Motors VP of Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar tells us the Camaro Z28 isn't guaranteed for production--contrary to earlier reports--and the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible was shown off to dealers this week, and "will come out soon." The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has been a hot seller for GM, and rightfully so--our own Bengt Halvorson drove one just this week and found it a lot of fun, "bitchin'," even, despite its minor downsides. The Camaro Convertible was thought to be due in March, 2011 launch, according to a May interview with GM spokesman Terry Rhadigan. That makes Dewar's chat... Read More