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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Sketch Leaks
Our colorful colleagues over at Jalopnik.com have managed to get their hands on what they claim is an official design sketch of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.
While little is known about the upcoming crossover, it shares much of its exterior design with the standard 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee which just debuted at the New York Auto Show. The most noticeable changes appear to include a revised front bumper with aggressive air intakes, massive five-spoke wheels that cover what are most likely Brembo brakes, and sporty side sills which help to give the sport-ute a lowered appearance. Other exterior goodies include a hood scoop, a roof mounted rear spoiler, and slightly more aggressive door mirrors. Click here to read more…
2009 Peapod Electric Vehicle (EV) Available for Order on Earth Day
The long-awaited, often-advertised Peapod will be available for order on Earth Day, April 22. Coincidentally, the 22nd also is Administrative Assistant’s Day. We expect to see a lot of greenies and maybe some secretaries tooling around in their $12,500 Peapods at no more than 25 miles an hour.
2010 Opel Insignia OPC Performance and Specs - First Look at Official Photos
The first official photos of Opel’s high-performance Insignia OPC are finally out in the open. The new sports sedan from GM’s European unit that will be sold in the UK under the name Vauxhall Insignia VXR has been designed to compete against the likes of the Audi S4 and its ilk. However, it is expected that the Insignia OPC will be priced lower than most of its rivals. The top-grade Insignia comes with a specially modified version of GM’s 2.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produces a satisfying 325HP and 400Nm of torque channeled to all four wheels.
Ford vows to build best-in-class small cars
Over the past two years, Ford has achieved significant improvements in vehicle quality, making its vehicles some of the best in the industry in terms of quality. Now that the domestic auto industry is in a slump, Ford isn’t taking any chances. The automaker has set an aggressive new target – best-in-class initial quality for compact cars the company will launch in North America by 2010.
