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11-02-2009, 09:00 PM
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Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Centennial Concept [w/VIDEO]
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Sports/GTs, Etc., Supercars, Chevrolet, GM  Click above for high-res gallery of the Corvette Centennial Concept General Motors used the Chicago Auto Show to introduce the world to its latest concept vehicle, the Corvette Centennial, which will be featured in the upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie on June 26th. According to GM, the vehicle is nothing more than a styling buck that was influenced by the original 1959 Stingray racer when it was spotted by director Michael Bay while he was touring GM's operations looking for inspiration for the first Transformers movie. Don't expect this concept to spawn any sort of production vehicle, which, needless to say, is a shame. In robot mode, the Corvette Centennial Concept will take the form of Sideswipe, who will reportedly be a skater with wheels for feet. The General doesn't have anything in the way of new product to show off here in Chicago, so it's using the blockbuster movie to drum up interest instead. It's working... sorta. Hit the jump for a video of Ed Welburn discussing the design of the Corvette Centennial Concept, along with GM's press release. Photos copyright (C)2009 Jeremy Korzeniewski / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Centennial Concept [w/VIDEO] Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Centennial Concept [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر... 
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11-02-2009, 09:40 PM
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Chicago 2009: Hyundai introduces R-Spec Genesis Coupe for enthusiasts
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Sports/GTs, Hyundai, Special/Limited Editions  Click above for a high-res gallery of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec live from Chicago Hyundai has been one of the few companies keeping us busy at the Chicago Auto Show. Besides showing the Rhys Millen drift car and announcing pricing for the Genesis Coupe, the automaker trotted out the R-spec enthusiast model. While the car they brought to the show is basically a concept, the R-Spec package will be available through dealers and will give performance junkies more in some areas and less in others. The full list of equipment is in the press release after the jump, but the highlights are a 210-hp turbo'd inline-four that returns 30 mpg and a top speed of 137 mph. Available only with the six-speed manual, it comes with stability control, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, 19-inch wheels, Brembos, a Torsen limited-slip differential, a beefier suspension and summer-only Potenzas. To reduce cost and weight, the R-Spec doesn't include Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls. Basically, the R-spec is packing all the heavy-hitting hardware from the Track model and ditches the frippery that drivers and customizers aren't interested in. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec will be available mid-2010 with a base price of $23,750, or $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model. That should allow a lot of extra cash for some tuner bits. Besides the performance tweaks, the R-Spec will only be available in three colors: Karussell White, Bathurst Black and Tsukuba Red. Good names, good colors, good kit and a good price. We're sold. Check out the press release after the jump and the live gallery below. Live photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Chicago 2009: Hyundai introduces R-Spec Genesis Coupe for enthusiasts Chicago 2009: Hyundai introduces R-Spec Genesis Coupe for enthusiasts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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11-02-2009, 10:10 PM
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Chicago 2009: New AUTOBOTS on display
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Sports/GTs, Hatchbacks, Chevrolet, GM  Click above for high-res gallery of the Transformers cars from GM In addition to the Corvette Centennial Concept, Chevrolet showed three more AUTOBOTS at the Chicago Auto Show that will make their big screen debuts in the upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen live action flick, along with one that we're all very familiar with. While we've seen images of the Chevy Volt on the Transformers set, this is the first time that GM has displayed the vehicle for public consumption. This is no show car, as the vehicle on display showed significant wear and tear from its day job. In robot form, the Volt will be known as Jolt, which makes us hope for some shocking footage this summer. The other two vehicles were the Chevy Beat, which will be called the Spark when it enters production soon, and the Chevy Trax. These two vehicles will be known as Skids and Mudflap respectively, and we're hearing these two 'bots could provide a bit of comic relief to what will otherwise be a sobering storyline. Lastly, we have the yellow and black Camaro, aka Bumblebee, which was represented in both car form and in 17-foot-tall robot form. See the whole lot of 'em in our high-res live gallery below. Photos copyright (C)2009 Jeremy Korzeniewski / Weblogs, Inc. Chicago 2009: New AUTOBOTS on display originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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11-02-2009, 10:50 PM
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Chicago 2009: Toyota unveils new 4.6L V8, Platinum Package for Tundra
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Trucks/Pickups, Toyota  Click above for high-res gallery of the 2010 Toyota Tundra Platinum Package  Toyota doesn't have a press conference scheduled for the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, but it does have two noteworthy debuts. The first is an all-new 4.6L V8 engine that will replace the current 4.7L V8. The new eight-cylinder produces 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque while delivering an estimated 15 mpg city / 20 mpg highway. That puts the new 4.6L V8 near the head of the pack in terms of power and fuel economy for standard V8s in the segment. The engine will also be paired with a "new" six-speed automatic. Rather than simply use the six-speed auto that's paired with the larger 5.7L V8, Toyota engineers instead used the truck's five-speed auto, added an extra gear and respaced the ratios. Toyota's second debut in Chicago was a new Platinum Package available on Tundra CrewMax Limited models with the 5.7L V8. Though it shares an adjective with the new Ford F-150 Platinum, Toyota's top shelf truck is more low key and the package adds $5,140 to the vehicle price. Included is a new grille with chrome bumpers, unique 20-inch wheels, daytime running lamps, branded door sill protectors and Platinum badging around the truck. The package also includes a number of upgrades for the interior like a power moonroof, nav system and wood trim on the shifter, steering wheel and door trim. Follow the jump for Toyota's official press release and check out the high-res galleries below. [Source: Toyota] Continue reading Chicago 2009: Toyota unveils new 4.6L V8, Platinum Package for Tundra Chicago 2009: Toyota unveils new 4.6L V8, Platinum Package for Tundra originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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11-02-2009, 10:50 PM
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Chicago 2009: Ford gets down to business, rolls out customized Transit Connect vans
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Commercial Trucks, Ford  Click to view a high-resolution gallery of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect In addition to rolling out the hotly anticipated Taurus SHO, Ford has also unveiled a gaggle of Transit Connect commercial vanlets in Chicago, including five customized examples for the winners of Blue Oval's "Connect with Connect" contest. The small-business owning winners were on-hand for the presentation, and although they knew they had won themselves new vehicles, they evidently had no idea that Ford was customizing their TCs. Ford plans to release the Transit Connect to dealers this summer with a starting price of $21,475 (including destination charges), and although the upright commercial vehicle will operate in what is essentially a class of one, several comparisons were made to the Chevrolet HHR, which has a markedly smaller cargo and weight capacity. In any case, Dearborn says the 135-cubic foot interior can swallow a six-foot ladder and carry a payload of 1600 pounds (more than a standard-cab Dodge Ram, Ford notes), and it returns up to 40% better fuel-economy than full-size commercial vans. During the press conference, Ford restated their commitment to roll out at least four pure EVs in America by 2012, of which a flotilla of pure-electric Transit Connects will be the first, likely for commercial fleet use only. Click on the gallery below for live shots of the TC's unveiling, and then check out the Officially-Official post for more information. Chicago 2009: Ford gets down to business, rolls out customized Transit Connect vans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر...
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