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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sedan revealed
2010-04-02 11:08:00
Ever since Subaru showcased the new Impreza model, which sported a standard hatchback form, many fans have desperately pleaded for the return of the sedan body form, that made the car so popular in both rallying and on-road use. While a sedan body form was introduced for the regular and the STI versions, the top-of-the-range Impreza ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sedan revealedRelated posts:2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI gets its new wing teased before NY Debut After revealing last week the first photo of the...2011 Subaru Impreza WRX goes for a wider presence in New York Subaru has just unveiled the 2011 Impreza WRX model,...2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Unveiled Oh my God! What have they done to the...
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Mercedes-Benz reportedly prepping shooting brake CLS concept for Beijing de
2010-04-02 10:31:00
New rumors are circulating about the next generation Mercedes -Benz CLS, as the guys at Autocar are speculating that a shooting brake variant of the F800 Style concept that was revealed in Detroit will be making an appearance at the Beijing Motor Show. For those of you with a sharp memory, you might remember the Fascination concept ...Post published on Rpmgo.comMercedes-Benz reportedly prepping shooting brake CLS concept for Beijing debutRelated posts:Mercedes-Benz to release new CLS in standard plus shooting brake body style at 2010 Paris Motor Show Rumors were already circulating about the next generation of...Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept previews future CLS Mercedes-Benz has just presented a new concept car, which...2008 Paris Special: The fascinating Mercedes Benz Concept FASCINATION At the Paris show, the main attraction at the...
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Chrysler makes everyone happy with eight Mopar concepts at Easter Jeep Safa
2010-04-02 10:13:00
In recent times Chrysler hasn’t been doing so well in the eyes of the mainstream market, with Fiat’s plans taking things slow for the Pentastar brand. In the eyes of the enthusiasts at this year’s traditional Easter Jeep Safari, the company is still doing fine. That’s why Chrysler, together with its performance division, Mopar, has revealed ...Post published on Rpmgo.comChrysler makes everyone happy with eight Mopar concepts at Easter Jeep Safari 2010Related posts:Chrysler teasing Moparized Jeep and Ram models at 44th Annual Easter Jeep Safari Even though Chrysler’s revival process has already begun, there...Mopar brings completely absurd Jeep Wrangler Lower Forty with 40-inch tires and HEMI V8 engine I’m sure most of you guys or gals remember...Chrysler concepts for Detroit Chrysler announced three new concepts that will debut at...
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2011 Kia Optima revealed, regular, turbo and hybrid versions confirmed
2010-04-02 09:30:00
We were pretty much flooded this year at the New York Auto Show with mid-size sedans, but by far one of the most attractive in terms of design is the new 2011 Kia Optima. It takes the new design line imagine by Peter Schreyer one step further and is definitely the car to own if ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Kia Optima revealed, regular, turbo and hybrid versions confirmedRelated posts:2011 Kia Optima / Magentis revealed in first official pictures ...2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo revealed, packs 274 HP and 34 MPG Right before the New York Auto Show kicks off...2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed, 209 HP and 37/39 MPG The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid didn’t surprise anyone at the...
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2011 Hyundai Equus revealed in NY, packs Apple iPad instead of manual
2010-04-02 09:04:00
While the announcements of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, in all its forms, normal, Turbo and Hybrid, have certainly pleased many Hyundai fans, those with a taste for luxury were eagerly awaiting this week, at the 2010 New York Auto Show, the announcement of the US-spec 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury saloon. Those of you who remember last ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Hyundai Equus revealed in NY, packs Apple iPad instead of manualRelated posts:2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo revealed, packs 274 HP and 34 MPG Right before the New York Auto Show kicks off...LA Auto Show: 2011 Hyundai Sonata revealed for US market After we Europeans got a glimpse at the upcoming...2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed, 209 HP and 37/39 MPG The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid didn’t surprise anyone at the...

Video: Kia Soul Hamsters ad wins Nielsen?s Top Auto Ad award
2010-04-02 08:40:00
Quite a few awards were given at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Besides the World Car of the Year and many other such distinctions, Nielsen also gave out awards for the best car ads in the last year. Who was the winner of the Top Auto Ad award? Why the Kia Soul with its memorable ...Post published on Rpmgo.comVideo : Kia Soul Hamsters ad wins Nielsen’s Top Auto Ad awardRelated posts:LA Auto Show: Nissan wins best design award for its Youthmobile 2030 concept Besides hosting many new cars and concepts which betray...Toyota iQ wins Japanese Car of the Year award Yesterday, the final results for the Japanese Car of...Geneva 2008: Kia Soul triplets The press conference announcing the Kia Soul mini crossover...
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Peugeot RCZ 200 Ans race car is ready for 24 hours of Nurburgring
2010-04-02 08:14:00
The 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race will definitely attract a lot of people this year. Not only through its long heritage, but also through the plethora of new and interesting cars that will line up on the grid. We already know about the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid model and about the special Lexus LFA ...Post published on Rpmgo.comPeugeot RCZ 200 Ans race car is ready for 24 hours of NurburgringRelated posts:Lexus to race LFA track cars in 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance event After a lot of rumors deeming certain an even...Lexus details LFA Nurburgring package, only 50 units to be made After leaving its fans to speculate on just what...Peugeot 308 RC-Z to go into production French website MotorLegend reports that Peugeot decided that the...
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US Government reportedly buying first 100 Chevrolet Volts plus other hybrid
2010-04-02 07:50:00
As with practically everyone around us, the US federal government wants to “green up” its fleet of vehicles, with the major focus being on decreasing petrol use by 30% until 2020. As such, you can be sure that it is looking into new plug-in hybrids and conventional hybrid models, which offer improved fuel efficiency. Now that’s ...Post published on Rpmgo.comUS Government reportedly buying first 100 Chevrolet Volts plus other hybridsRelated posts:Bailed out US automakers aren’t forced to make electric vehicles, government representative says Two of the biggest automakers in the world, GM...US government set to lose $30 billion on GM and Chrysler bailout The year is coming to a close, and for...Hybrid s or Plug-in Hybrids – What’s the difference? Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are currently the biggest trends...
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Nissan recalls over 4,000 2010 Pathfinder and Xterra models over airbag pro
2010-04-02 07:35:00
Even though it’s quite busy with the 2010 New York Auto Show and all, Nissan has taken the time to issue a new recall, affecting 2010 Pathfinder and Xterra models, manufactured between February 22 and March 13. The 4,038 vehicles suffer from two problems, affecting the driver-side airbag and the steering column. It seems that the ...Post published on Rpmgo.comNissan recalls over 4,000 2010 Pathfinder and Xterra models over airbag problemsRelated posts:Nissan recalls 540,000 models over brake pedal pin and fuel gauge problems Great news everyone, more recalls! After GM started the...Nissan recalls over 163,000 Rogue models due to possible steering malfunction Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...2008 Nissan Pathfinder pricing announced Nissan announced the pricing for the new Nissan Pathfinder...
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Mazda announces innovative Sky-G and Sky-D engines, promises 43 MPG diesel
2010-04-02 07:24:00
Mazda is finally getting ready to bring its new engine and transmission technologies, codenamed SKY, to the USA. The Japanese company announced during the 2010 New York Auto Show that, in order to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, the Sky-G (gasoline) and Sky-D (diesel) engines, together with the Sky-Drive (transmission) will appear across ...Post published on Rpmgo.comMazda announces innovative Sky-G and Sky-D engines, promises 43 MPG diesel Mazda6Related posts:Mazda unveils facelifted Atenza/Mazda6 for Japanese market, European version arriving in Geneva Mazda has just unveiled the newest facelift made to...European Mazda CX-7 gets new 2.2 liter Turbo Diesel engine The Mazda CX-7 is available for some time now...Leaked photos of the new Mazda6 We know that the new Mazda6 will be revealed...
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Ford teams up with Microsoft for Hohm electric vehicle charging application
2010-04-01 11:33:00
Ford is definitely embracing the future of the automotive industry, and has just announced during the 2010 New York Auto Show that it is partnering up once again with Microsoft (the first collaboration resulted in the SYNC infotainment system), and will use the Hohm cloud-based energy management system in order to control the charging of ...Post published on Rpmgo.comFord teams up with Microsoft for Hohm electric vehicle charging applicationRelated posts:Nissan All-Electric Vehicle prototype details released Today, Nissan unveiled that it’s working on an electric...Ford presents Transit Connect Electric and Taxi variants During this year’s Chicago Auto Show, Ford revealed two...Ford to launch electric Focus in 2011 Besides offering the newly-revealed Ford Focus in 2011, the...
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed, 209 HP and 37/39 MPG
2010-04-01 11:12:00
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid didn’t surprise anyone at the 2010 New York Auto Show, as the South Korean carmaker teased the new model days before it was finally revealed. Now, the first US hybrid from Hyundai has been detailed, and we can say that the Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry Hybrid do have a few things ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed, 209 HP and 37/39 MPGRelated posts:Hyundai starts teasing the Sonata hybrid before New York debut Hyundai is getting ready for the start of the...2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo revealed, packs 274 HP and 34 MPG Right before the New York Auto Show kicks off...LA Auto Show: 2011 Hyundai Sonata revealed for US market After we Europeans got a glimpse at the upcoming...

2011 Scion tC presents itself in New York
2010-04-01 10:37:00
Besides showcasing the small 2011 iQ yesterday at the New York Auto Show, Scion also revealed the 2011 tC coupe model. This new generation promises to deliver a more aggressive package, designed to further attract even more the young audience. In order to do this, a new 2.5-liter inline-four cylinder engine has been fitted, with power ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Scion tC presents itself in New YorkRelated posts:2011 Scion iQ debuts in New York Yesterday was the first day of the 2010 New...2011 Scion xB facelift presents itself In the midst of bad press for both Lexus...New York 08: Scion Hako Concept After we’ve seen the Porsche Traveller design study and...
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Daimler kicks off partnership with Renault
2010-04-01 09:58:00
First off, no it isn’t an April Fools joke (as far as we know). Daimler has announced that it will be debuting a partnership between it and Renault in terms of platform and engine sharing for future models. As such, you’ll see quite a few components and new technologies be developed between brands like Mercedes-Benz , Smart, ...Post published on Rpmgo.comDaimler kicks off partnership with RenaultRelated posts:Lorinser and Project Kahn partnership kicks off with a Mercedes S Class tuning program Project Kahn and Lorinser, two of the best known...Project Alligator: Mercedes-Aston Martin partnership? According to Car Magazine, Mercedes Benz and Aston Martin...Daimler acquires 10 percent stake in Tesla Motors Wow, that’s a very interesting move. German automotive giant...

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid officially revealed in New York
2010-04-01 09:26:00
Even though its existence was spilled days before the 2010 New York Auto Show began, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid was still eagerly awaited by quite a few people. Now, the official details are in, and we dare to say that the Lexus HS 250h has been bested by the Blue Oval’s luxury hybrid offer. Under ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid officially revealed in New YorkRelated posts:Lincoln MKZ Hybrid set to appear in New York As the New York Auto Show is preparing to...Detroit Auto Show: Lincoln debuts 2011 MKX, goes all futuristic with the MyLincoln Touch system Ford is betting big on new technology, and revealed...Hyundai starts teasing the Sonata hybrid before New York debut Hyundai is getting ready for the start of the...

2011 Scion iQ debuts in New York
2010-04-01 09:08:00
Yesterday was the first day of the 2010 New York Auto Show, and as you could expect, it was filled with interesting announcements. One of the first came from Toyota’s youth-oriented brand, Scion , which revealed the 2011 iQ city car. As you may know, the Toyota iQ has been around for quite some time, but is ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Scion iQ debuts in New YorkRelated posts:2011 Scion tC presents itself in New York Besides showcasing the small 2011 iQ yesterday at the...2011 Scion xB facelift presents itself In the midst of bad press for both Lexus...New York 08: Scion Hako Concept After we’ve seen the Porsche Traveller design study and...

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon shows off in NY
2010-04-01 08:48:00
American wagon lovers are definitely being catered for at the 2010 New York Auto Show, not only through the magnificent Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon, but also with the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon model, which has just premiered in the Big Apple. As everyone expected, the car is basically a rebadged version of the European Honda ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon shows off in NYRelated posts:Acura TSX Sport Wagon getting ready for New York debut With the Geneva Motor Show beginning to close its...Cadillac finally reveals CTS-V Sport Wagon Cadillac is extremely careful with its CTS range, which...Acura ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe teased before New York debut Honda has released a few teaser photos of the...

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport appears in New York without a V6 engine
2010-04-01 08:24:00
The Suzuki Kizashi is getting pretty popular in the USA, so many people were eagerly awaiting the Sport variant, which up until recently was rumored to be powered by a big V6 engine, courtesy of the company’s partnership with GM. Sadly, as we revealed at the beginning of the year, Volkswagen has acquired a stake in ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport appears in New York without a V6 engineRelated posts:New York 08: Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept Suzuki continues its Kizashi concept series with the latest...Impressive Suzuki Kizashi concept at Frankfurt Suzuki, which currently has nothing special, producing small budget...Video: Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept After the Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept was unveiled at the...
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Fast cars & freedom
2010-03-31 13:45:00
As the Rascal Flatts say, fast cars and freedom are every driver’s dream. It’s the perfect combination to make you feel alive. Nothing artificial, just the pure thrill of driving a great car! No care in the world but having to stop for gas. Simple things that make a man happy. You need a great T-shirt ...Post published on Rpmgo.comFast cars & freedomRelated posts:Testosterone makes men buy fast cars, study says In yet another interesting study, it seems that men...Twitter giveaway: Fast and Furious DVDs and sountracks Guys and gals, we have an interesting little giveaway...Red Bull F1 cars are “ridiculously fast”, Lewis Hamilton admits In preparation for this weekend’s Australian Formula 1 GP,...
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Don?t forget to vote in our World Car of the Year polls
2010-03-31 12:30:00
As you might know, the New York Auto Show starts today in the Big Apple. After the first two press days, the public will be welcomed to the convention. During April 2, the World Car of the Year awards will finally be given in each category. As you remember, the three finalists for each category were ...Post published on Rpmgo.comDon’t forget to vote in our World Car of the Year pollsRelated posts:2010 World Car, Performance Car, Green Car and Design of the year finalists revealed Many car fans eagerly awaited the 2010 edition of...World Car of the Year shortlists revealed Car of the Year awards aren’t really of much...The ten finalists for the 2009 World Car of the Year Awards announced Last week, the ten finalists for the 2009 World...
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2010 New York Auto Show preview
2010-03-30 13:11:00
We were treated to a plethora of automotive news at the beginning of this month, due to the Geneva Motor Show taking place in Switzerland. Now, the industry is preparing for a next big convention, the New York Auto Show . The show will open its doors on March 31 for the press, and on April 2 ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2010 New York Auto Show previewRelated posts:Acura TSX Sport Wagon getting ready for New York debut With the Geneva Motor Show beginning to close its...2010 Geneva Motor Show preview: All of the big premieres The 2010 edition of the Geneva Motor Show is...Acura ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe teased before New York debut Honda has released a few teaser photos of the...
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Lamborghini?s future to include less weight, more efficiency, no force indu
2010-03-30 11:10:00
Times are changing pretty fast for a lot of carmakers, and tougher standards and regulations require more research into less exciting areas than some car fans might like. Lamborghini is no exception, as the flamboyant Italian supercar manufacturer has started taking measures to reduce its CO2 emissions and to cut back on weight. Now, being asked ...Post published on Rpmgo.comLamborghini’s future to include less weight, more efficiency, no force induction and no manualsRelated posts:Lamborghini will decrease weight rather than increase power in its future models The horse power race has been going on for...Lamborghini wants to develop a material stronger than carbon fiber Nowadays, carbon fiber is one of the best materials...Volvo C30 Efficiency takes only 4.5 l/100 km Volvo announced that it will be introducing a series...
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Lexus details LFA Nurburgring package, only 50 units to be made
2010-03-30 10:40:00
After leaving its fans to speculate on just what the photos depicting a Lexus LFA Nurburgring edition mean, the Japanese company has finally decided to unveil the concrete details of this special package for the limited LFA supercar. It seems that the Nurburgring will designate a special track-focused accessories package, including quite a few carbon fiber ...Post published on Rpmgo.comLexus details LFA Nurburgring package, only 50 units to be madeRelated posts:Lexus LFA reportedly getting Nurburgring performance edition The Lexus LFA supercar has definitely impressed a lot...Lexus to race LFA track cars in 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance event After a lot of rumors deeming certain an even...Lexus announces IS350C F-Sport limited edition Lexus fans were quite pleased with the very powerful...
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Video: See McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton incident with Australian police
2010-03-30 10:05:00
The Formula 1 Australian GP in Melbourne wasn’t the only major news involving F1 drivers, as McLaren ’s Lewis Hamilton held front page news after he was caught by Australian police after drifting and doing burnouts with his Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Under the anti-hoon law in the country, his car was impounded for two days and an ...Post published on Rpmgo.comVideo : See McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton incident with Australian policeRelated posts:Lewis Hamilton in trouble with Australian police after drifting in his Mercedes-Benz As many Formula 1 fans certainly know, the Australian...Lewis Hamilton to drive Ayrton Senna’s 1988 McLaren-Honda at Goodwood With less than one month away until the annual...Lewis Hamilton signs $138 million 5-year contract with McLaren Friday, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes announced that Lewis Hamilton signed...
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Cadillac recalls all 2003-2007 CTS models from cold weather states over bra
2010-03-30 09:45:00
It seems owning a car in a cold weather state in the US is proving to be quite hazardous to the safety of the vehicle. We’ve seen quite a few recalls issued for northern states for various models, and now Cadillac is joining the fray, by calling back all 2003-2007 CTS models, due to a ...Post published on Rpmgo.comCadillac recalls all 2003-2007 CTS models from cold weather states over brake problemRelated posts:Honda recalls 410,000 Odyssey and Element models over brake problems Honda has just announced that all 2007-2008 model year...Nissan recalls 540,000 models over brake pedal pin and fuel gauge problems Great news everyone, more recalls! After GM started the...2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models recalled due to potential brake failure The National Highway and Traffic Safety Association has just...
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2011 Infiniti QX56 photos leaked before its NY debut
2010-03-30 09:22:00
As Nissan revealed the 2010 Patrol SUV a few months ago, its Infiniti -badged brother, the QX56, was bound to also receive a new version, based on the high end Japanese SUV. Now, a set of pictures were leaked onto the web, right before the QX56 debuts at the New York Auto Show tomorrow. As we can ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Infiniti QX56 photos leaked before its NY debutRelated posts:Facelifted 2011 Mercedes-Benz R Class photos leaked ahead of NY debut Mercedes-Benz is preparing to showcase a new and improved...Nissan Denki Cube Concept photos leaked Looks like the guys from Nissan need to be...2009 Nissan Maxima leaked photos Yesterday, Nissan released these teaser photos of the 2009...
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Videos: Volkswagen brings more PunchDub antics with CC and Tiguan ads
2010-03-30 09:03:00
Volkswagen is quite proud of its 13-vehicle US lineup, and like we saw with its SuperBowl ad, it wants to resurrect the old PunchDub game. For those of you not familiar with it, the game consists of playfully punching the person next to you whenever you see a Volkswagen model. Now, the punching antics are being explored ...Post published on Rpmgo.comVideo s: Volkswagen brings more PunchDub antics with CC and Tiguan adsRelated posts:Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Scheduled to be presented at the Essen Motor Show,...Volkswagen Tiguan prices announced After Volkswagen officially presented the Tiguan at the Frankfurt...Volkswagen Tiguan tuning by Caractere We’ve already seen a few stylish tuning programs from...
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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI gets its new wing teased before NY Debut
2010-03-30 08:48:00
After revealing last week the first photo of the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan, which will receive a wider body kit and a few slight alterations to its formula, the Japanese company is now teasing the 2011 Impreza WRX STI top-of-the-range edition. As you can see in the teaser pic above, the new WRX STI ...Post published on Rpmgo.com2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI gets its new wing teased before NY DebutRelated posts:2011 Subaru Impreza WRX goes for a wider presence in New York Subaru has just unveiled the 2011 Impreza WRX model,...2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Unveiled Oh my God! What have they done to the...Boxer diesel powered Subaru Impreza and Forester to debut in Paris Some time ago, we had the chance to drive...
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Chevrolet Cruze gets efficient Eco version and RS package in New York
2010-03-30 08:26:00
Chevrolet is carefully hyping up its upcoming Cruze sedan model, due to hit the market this fall. As you can imagine, the model won’t miss the upcoming New York Auto Show, and Chevy will also showcase a new, highly efficient variant, called Eco, and a special RS cosmetic package, at the convention. The Eco version of ...Post published on Rpmgo.comChevrolet Cruze gets efficient Eco version and RS package in New YorkRelated posts:Chevrolet Cruze might get four-door coupe or SS edition The Chevrolet Cruze is another big bet from GM...2010 Chevrolet Cruze interior spied The 2010 Chevrolet Cruze global small car is scheduled...US-spec Chevrolet Cruze to debut alongside Volt in Los Angeles After we Europeans have had a taste of the...
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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid set to appear in New York
2010-03-30 08:09:00
As the New York Auto Show is preparing to open its doors tomorrow, new reports are now indicating that Ford will be revealing a special Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model, which is set to use the same gasoline-electric powertrain found on the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan. The move isn’t very surprising, as Ford was bound to ...Post published on Rpmgo.comLincoln MKZ Hybrid set to appear in New YorkRelated posts:2010 Ford Fusion, the first hybrid pace in NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford has announced that the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid...2010 Lexus HS 250h Luxury Hybrid unveiled in Detroit The 2009 Detroit Motor Show marked the debut of...Toyota launches the Sai hybrid sedan in Japan, based on the Lexus HS 250h, looks like a Prius sedan As you all know, the Tokyo Motor Show has...