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BMW X5 G-Power Typhoon RS goes even faster

BMW X5 G-Power Typhoon RS goes even faster

Earlier this year, European tuners G-Power released the BMW X5 G-POWER TYPHOON with 525 hp. Since then BMW has confirmed the power figure of the standard X5 M to be 555 hp. Not to be upset by the factory... 

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen royally modded by A.R.T.

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen royally modded by A.R.T.

If you continue to wonder how the oil sheikhs are spending your gas money, here is yet another example. This Mercedes-Benz G-Class was developed specially at the request of the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi.... 

GMC, Chevy, Buick & Cadillac leases available again

GMC, Chevy, Buick & Cadillac leases available again

General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models, including many crossover SUV models. The... 

GMC, Chevy & Isuzu midsize pickup NHTSA recall

GMC, Chevy & Isuzu midsize pickup NHTSA recall

GM’s midsize Colorado and Canyon pickups are being recalled, along with the Isuzu models they are based on, to replace a brake light switch that may be faulty. Nearly 186,000 of the pickups are... 

2010 Lincoln Mark LT exclusively for Mexico

2010 Lincoln Mark LT exclusively for Mexico

The Lincoln Mark LT, a glorified version of the Ford F-150 with a toothy Lincoln grille, has been an undeniable flop in the United States, coming after the other flop known as the Lincoln Blackwood. But... 

Toyota 2010 pricing for FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, RAV4 & Highlander

Toyota 2010 pricing for FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, RAV4 & Highlander

Toyota has announced MSRP pricing for the 2010 model year versions of the FJ Cruiser, Highlander, RAV4 and the Tacoma. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception... 

2010 Chevy Silverado XFE achieves 22 mpg highway

2010 Chevy Silverado XFE achieves 22 mpg highway

For the 2009 model year, the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado XFE took their fuel economy figures up a notch by hitting 21 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg in the city. Apparently, for the 2010 model year,... 

2010 Acura MDX gets major facelift

2010 Acura MDX gets major facelift

Continuing Honda’s drive to surgically implant a big shiny corporate “shield” grille on all their Acura models, the midsized MDX crossover has received a mild facelift for the 2010 model... 

Kumho tire company creates Fortis SUV

Kumho tire company creates Fortis SUV

Kumho claims to be a tire manufacturer with a conscience. It produces millions of tires for today’s SUVs, but is acutely aware that such vehicles will have to change dramatically if they are to... 

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tuned by Carlsson

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tuned by Carlsson

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, Mercedes-Benz tuners Carlsson now give the GL an oddball... 

2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog luxury tuning

2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog luxury tuning

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog is the work of car stylist Jeremie Paret, former editor-in-chief of the French luxury tuning magazine Modify, who last year branched out into a new business to start Balrog’s... 

CARS “Cash for Clunkers” regs for trucks

CARS “Cash for Clunkers” regs for trucks

The CARS government program, better known as “Cash For Clunkers” is ready to be taken advantage of by owners of very old cars. Here is a quick summary of the program including rules, regulations,... 

2010 Nissan SUV & truck lineup updates

2010 Nissan SUV & truck lineup updates

Along with its extensive range of sports cars and sedans, Nissan again offers a wide portfolio of trucks and SUVs – Murano, Armada, Pathfinder, Xterra, Rogue, Titan and Frontier.  ...

2005-2006 Subaru Baja recalled for fuel pump

2005-2006 Subaru Baja recalled for fuel pump

Subaru has recalled the handful of 2005-2006 Baja models they ever managed to sell. Totaling 15,633 vehicles, the NHTSA says that cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure... 

Infiniti summer offers in leasing and finance

Infiniti summer offers in leasing and finance

Infiniti today announced a new “Limited Engagement Summer Event,” which is scheduled to run through August 31. The event offers special leasing and financing deals on the complete lineup of 2009 Infiniti... 

2010 Acura RDX pricing and details released

2010 Acura RDX pricing and details released

Acura has released details of the redesigned 2010 RDX indirectly. Basically Acura has gone ahead and and posted an entire section about the new model on their official consumer website prematurely.  ...

Ford Explorer Sport Trac & Mercury Mountaineer to die

Ford Explorer Sport Trac & Mercury Mountaineer to die

Ford is planning to unceremoniously dump the Explorer Sport Trac model once hte current production run ends. As production of the current body-on-frame Explorer winds down in the coming months, the Sport... 

Suzuki celebrates 100 years in business

Suzuki celebrates 100 years in business

Suzuki, best known among the offroader community for their small-yet-capable Vitara, and a company popularized decades ago by the Samurai rollover controversy, is celebrating its centenary this October,... 

2009 Dodge Ram wins another quality award

2009 Dodge Ram wins another quality award

Surprising many who thought that Chrysler LLC cannot build a quality vehicle, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ranks at the top of the full-size truck segment in the 2009 Total Quality Index (TQI) by an... 

Velozzi SOLO crossover plug-in hybrid announced

Velozzi SOLO crossover plug-in hybrid announced

A new company called Velozzi has released the first image of its future “green” crossover model. Dubbed the SOLO, it is designed to be “the most environmentally efficient, lightweight,...