Saturday, June 28, 2008

Auto Articles from Left Lane

Interesting articles from Left Lane ...

Review: 2009 Hyundai Genesis
http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-genesis-review.html

Actually, the Genesis is impressive looking especially when you see the $ price and the photos
Depreciation might be a killer but let's see what Hyundai does in the next 10 years.

Acura NSX
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-nsx.html

This is really an exciting new version if you watch and hear the sound of the car but I really do enjoy the first NSX's that Acura produced!










Subaru unveils Plug-in Stella concept electric vehicle - June27
http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-unveils-plug-in-stella-concept-electric-vehicle.html

AHHHHHHH - 50 miles!!
The Plug-in Stella Concept has a four-passenger capacity and will travel up to 50 miles on a full charge. Top speed is 50 mph thanks to the car’s 54 horsepower electric motor that develops 110 lb-ft of torque instantaneously. The car stores energy in a lithium ion battery pack. The quick-charging battery can be topped up to 80 percent of full capacity in just 15 minutes but, curiously, a full charge takes eight hours.

Z before G: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 clips the Nissan GT-R’s Nürburgring lap time
http://www.leftlanenews.com/z-before-g-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-clips-the-nissan-gt-rs-nurburgring-lap-time.html


Go get those TUNDRAS, LAND CRUISERS and SEQUOIA's while they're HOT!!
Toyota considering raising vehicle prices across the board - June27
http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-considering-raising-vehicle-prices-across-the-board.html

Toyota announced on Friday that it is seriously considering raising the prices of its passenger vehicles in the near future. Although U.S. drivers are already suffering at the pump, the sharp increase in raw materials may soon find buyers paying more at the dealership too.

The news of the possible price hike comes just weeks after Toyota announced mid-year price increases for its Toyota and Lexus brands.

Although Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco says that no decision has been made yet, he says Toyota “won’t be able to avoid thinking about price hikes in the future considering a recent jump in raw materials costs.”

The decision will likely come down to which automaker flinches first. Just last week Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told Automotive News that Nissan will likely raise its prices, but that “It’s very, very difficult to move in a market without somehow the leader of the market (making a) move.”

Toyota is expected to make a decision on the matter by next month.

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