First Look: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition
To let you know the Corvette is alive and kicking.
A new seventh-generation (C7) Corvette is at least three years away. That means the current C6 Vette will have to soldier on for nine, possibly ten, full model years. To keep the old girl fresh, Chevy will continue coining limited-edition packages and model variations to juggle the storehouse of engines, transaxles, frames, bodystyles, and chassis components developed for the sixth generation.inline_mediumwraptextright28344964/features/news/1003_2011_chevrolet_corvette_z06_carbon_edition1003_01_z+2011_chevrolet_corvette_z06_carbon_edition+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue
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March 10, 2010 at 5:05 am
2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon
Here, finally, is an interesting package that combines great interior space with a relatively compact footprint.
I was part expecting and part hoping that the Transit Connect with rear windows and five seats would become a cult family vehicle for a small subset of the American population. Having driven the cargo version, I should have known better. The wagon variant is slightly more livable than the hauler with marginally reduced wind noise and far better visibility. But the rough ride, mediocre mechanicals, and Spartan interior mean it will only appeal to a handful of buyers outside of fleets.inline_mediumwraptextright27083642/reviews/editors_notebook/1003_2010_ford_transit_connect_xlt_wagon1003_04_z+2010_ford_transit_connect_xLT_wagon+profile.jpgTrue
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March 9, 2010 at 8:40 pm
None of the three leaders of the rejected-dealers group that successfully lobbied Congress for a new arbitration law got a reinstatement phone call from General Motors Co.
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March 9, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Filed under: Sedan, Jaguar, Reviews, Luxury
2011 Jaguar XJ – Click above for high-res image gallery
Xynthia ripped into France merely hours after our arrival. Packing gale-force fury, the ruthless wind and rain battered the coast before moving inland with its crushing blow – sadly, it was the country’s deadliest storm in more than a decade. While we were spared most of its rage, the countryside outside Paris was a soggy debris-laden mess – not exactly optimal conditions to test the latest flagship sedan from Jaguar.
Soldiering forth – and more intrigued than ever with the all-new saloon – we ignored the rain and spent a long day trekking around the drenched landscape with both the short- and long-wheelbase models. What makes this new XJ so different from its predecessors? Does its performance mirror its powerplants? And, what’s up with that painted C-Pillar? The answers, and more, are found after the jump.
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March 9, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Alfa Romeo’s Centennial Anniversary – What’s it all about, Alfa?
Alfa Romeo plans to unveil the 4C, a compact, lightweight sports car concept this summer. Here’s the scoop.
This August, Alfa Romeo will celebrate its centennial at Pebble Beach, where it is a featured marque at the Concours d’Elegance. Rumor has it that the Italians will cap off the festivities by unveiling the 4C, a compact, lightweight sports car concept. Says one insider from parent company Fiat’s headquarters: “The 8C has been a very successful halo car. What we need next is a more affordable follow-up model that spreads the message over a wider customer base.”inline_mediumwraptextright28091446/features/news/1004_alfa_romeos_centennial_anniversary1004_02_z+alfa_romeo_4c+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue
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March 9, 2010 at 12:13 pm
First Look: 2011 Nissan Micra
The key to success lies with versatility.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the companyâs all-new Micra today at the 2010 Geneva motor show. Although the Micra itself will not be coming to America, it is built on an all-new global small-car platform known within Nissan as the V-platform.inline_mediumwraptextright27022049/features/news/1003_2011_nissan_micra2011-nissan-micra-side-view.jpgTrue
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March 9, 2010 at 3:50 am
Toyota maintains that the fixes being made to correct unintended acceleration in millions of recalled vehicles are sufficient.
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March 9, 2010 at 3:21 am
First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Volkswagen’s first hybrid.
Why a hybrid?
The Volkswagen Touareg has always been a bit of an odd man out in the world of SUVs. It arrived to the party a bit late, and since it plays in a segment of the market that’s not exactly luxury, but certainly not entry-level, it doesn’t exactly have any direct competitors. That said, we’ve always enjoyed the Touareg. Now we’ve driven our first example of the new, second-generation Touareg, this time with VW’s first hybrid powertrain.inline_mediumwraptextright2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid27063530/green/reviews/1003_2011_volkswagen_touareg_hybrid_reivew1003_01_z+2011_volkswagen_touareg_hybrid+front_three_quarters_view.jpgTrue
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March 8, 2010 at 7:22 pm
