http://stevesautoblog.com Greenville SC, South Carolina, Infiniti, Asheville Infiniti, Spartanburg Infiniti, Anderson, Greenwood Infiniti, Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:31:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Steves Auto BlogChrysler and Russia's number-two auto company is reportedly planning to use idle capacity to build the popular compact in Russia.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/04/dodge-caliber-reportedly-to-be-built-in-russia-in-gazchrysler-deal/ Steves Auto BlogThe new Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering will debut on the Honda Legend in Japan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/04/tech-watch-honda-rolls-out-driving-stability-technology/ Steves Auto BlogGM's Holden launches a sporty wagon model through its Holden Special Vehicles subsidiary.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/04/australia-holden-special-vehicles-rolls-out-clubsport-r8-tourer-wagon/ Steves Auto BlogThe new clean diesel version of the X-Trail goes on sale later this month in Japan only.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/04/nissan-launches-x-trail-20gt/ Steves Auto BlogAfter proving their skills with a video game controller and behind the wheel, two regular guys will compete at the Dubai 24-hour endurance race in 2009.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/04/taxi-driver-and-student-win-video-game-contest-join-nissan-racing/ Steves Auto Blog Honda's name for its new Prius killer is perhaps the least innovative thing about it--it's going to be called the Insight. The old Insight was the first mass-produced hybrid sold in the U.S. in 1990 but was phased out amid weak sales in 2006. Honda has ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/04/the-honda-insight-is-back/ Steves Auto BlogBritish insurer inexplicably figures out what engine sounds cause peak pheromone response in women.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/women-purr-for-maserati-engine-sound-vw-polo-not-so-much/ Steves Auto BlogMartin Eberhard posts an elaborate Excel spreadsheet on his blog to calculate the cost of driving the $100K-plus electric car. The bottom line: "Something between two cents a mile and six cents a mile.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/deposed-founder-reports-on-the-true-cost-of-driving-the-tesla-roadster/ Steves Auto BlogBucking arguments from many automakers that new proposed U.S. fuel economy standards are too harsh, the Korean automaker confirmed it plans to reach America's new fuel economy standard of 35 mpg by 2015 - five years ahead of time.. . . . . . . . . . ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/hyundai-pledges-to-meet-us-fuel-economy-rule-early/ Steves Auto BlogSituation is worsening at the new Nano factory.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/tata-motors-shuts-down-nano-factory/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0903/2009.gmc.sierra.denali.crew.cab.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/general-motors-extends-employee-discount-program-through-september/ Steves Auto BlogJapanese-based tuner turns attention to a Korean sports car.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/2008-sema-show-preview-hks-hyundai-genesis-coupe/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0903/2010.chevrolet.camaro.ss.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/03/dealers-will-start-taking-orders-in-october-for-2010-chevrolet-camaro-ss/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0903/snowman.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Originally Syndicated via RSS from ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/pininfarina-and-bollores-joint-all-electric-car-still-on-may-get-its-lithium-from-bolivia/ Steves Auto BlogThe British firm Zytek and U.S. race team Corsa Motorsports are working to enter a gasoline-electric hybrid in American Le Mans Series competition and in next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/zytek-and-corsa-to-race-a-hybrid-gas-electric-prototype-in-le-mans-series/ Steves Auto BlogThe Pontiac Aztek was never sold in England, but British newspaper readers certainly remembered the car when they were left to choose the 100 ugliest cars of all time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/brits-pick-the-pontiac-aztek-as-ugliest-car-of-all-time/ Steves Auto BlogMore than 1,000 Subaru owners honored the rally star with a record-setting procession.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/convoy-of-subarus-stretches-30-miles-in-honor-of-rally-driver-colin-mcrae/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0902/nismo.gtr.1.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/tuner-special-nismo-gt-r/ Steves Auto Blog It looks like General Motors is stuck on the discount treadmill. Bloomberg reported today that GM will extend its employee pricing program for all consumers for another month. The offer was set to expire on Sept. 2. With sales in the tank, all carmakers need to ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/the-discounting-treadmill/ Steves Auto BlogFord appointed Stephen Odell, one of Ford Motor's top executives in Europe, to run its Swedish Volvo unit, replacing Fredrik Arp. Arp, who came to Volvo three years ago from his job as CEO of Swedish auto parts supplier Trelleborg, was at the end of his three-year contract, and ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/volvo-no-longer-run-by-a-swede/ Steves Auto BlogFatal crash and fire takes life of a 30-year-old man who reportedly was driving at high speed at 2:30 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/09/02/tragic-lamborghini-crash-in-california/ Steves Auto BlogAston Martin will revive the Lagonda name for a new brand of cars that will shy away from sportiness to focus on true luxury.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/scott-pruett-released-from-hospital-after-crash-at-brand-new-track/ Steves Auto BlogIn another sign of the rise and fall of the Motor City, Volkswagen overtook Ford in the first half of the year as the world's third-largest carmaker in vehicle sales.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/volkswagen-moves-past-ford-in-car-sales/ Steves Auto BlogThe luxury sedan gets a set of all-wheel-drive variants.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/lexus-rolling-out-awd-versions-of-ls-460-ls-460-l/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0829/toyota.fuel.cell.hybrid.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/toyota-kicks-off-leasing-for-its-new-fuel-cell-hybrid/ Steves Auto BlogBarack Obama has a lot to say about cars as he accepts the Democratic nomination for president. At the same time, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz makes a plea for federal loans for Detroit automakers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/lutz-goes-begging-as-obama-sets-timetable-to-end-addiction-to-oil/ Steves Auto BlogGM's European division is set to launch its first models in the environmentally friendly Ecoflex lineup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/opel-unveils-ecoflex-versions-of-2009-corsa-and-astra/ Steves Auto BlogI have heard alot of industry-speak, but I'm not sure what to make of this, as reported in Automotive News: DENVER -- Ford Motor Co. executives are telling lawmakers and other policymakers that suppliers as well as automakers are in critical need of low-interest federal loans soon. Ford ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/fords-dimensioning-2/ Steves Auto BlogI have heard alot of industry-speak, but I'm not sure what to make of this, as reported in Automotive News: DENVER -- Ford Motor Co. executives are telling lawmakers and other policymakers that suppliers as well as automakers are in critical need of low-interest federal loans soon. 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Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/new-audi-tts-spanks-competition-on-the-road-at-the-gas-pump/ Steves Auto BlogGM is recalling 88,809 2008 Buick Enclave and 2007-'08 GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook vehicles for a problem with the windshield wipers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/29/gm-recalls-2008-buick-enclave-and-2007-08-gmc-acadia-and-saturn-outlook/ Steves Auto BlogOkay...I'm taking a lot of crud for my LaCrosse comments. www.Jalopnik.com offers this link to the image of the whole car, apparently previewed for media in July, though I was not present. Here is the link to the image. IT's worth noting that my wise-guy friends at jalopnik.com ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/taking-crud-for-lacrosse-comment-2/ Steves Auto BlogOkay...I'm taking a lot of crud for my LaCrosse comments. www.Jalopnik.com offers this link to the image of the whole car, apparently previewed for media in July, though I was not present. Here is the link to the image. IT's worth noting that my wise-guy friends at jalopnik.com ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/taking-crud-for-lacrosse-comment/ Steves Auto Blog Automotive News this week reported that Indian auto/truck maker Mahindra and Mahindra is delaying launch by six months to the fourth quarter of 2009. This, in fact, was known months ago, which is why Mahindra dealers haven’t begun building showrooms. Since anything can happen to further delay ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/mahindra-delay-no-news-2/ Steves Auto Blog Automotive News this week reported that Indian auto/truck maker Mahindra and Mahindra is delaying launch by six months to the fourth quarter of 2009. This, in fact, was known months ago, which is why Mahindra dealers haven’t begun building showrooms. Since anything can happen to further delay ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/mahindra-delay-no-news/ Steves Auto BlogI caught a few minutes of Rush Limbaugh's radio show today. God help me. Rush, who is no fan of promoting the purchase of more fuel efficient cars, was blathering about how the current Moscow Auto Show is showcasing gas guzzling SUVs. He then excoriated the U.S. for ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/are-suvs-a-symbol-of-super-power-2/ Steves Auto BlogI caught a few minutes of Rush Limbaugh's radio show today. God help me. Rush, who is no fan of promoting the purchase of more fuel efficient cars, was blathering about how the current Moscow Auto Show is showcasing gas guzzling SUVs. He then excoriated the U.S. for ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/are-suvs-a-symbol-of-super-power/ Steves Auto Blog Earlier this week, I wrote a story for BusinessWeek.com about the protests enveloping the plant which is slated to soon commence production of the $2,500 Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car. To recap, on Aug. 24, an estimated 30,000 protesters, angry at the way the state government ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/is-tatas-nano-the-new-austin-mini-2/ Steves Auto Blog Earlier this week, I wrote a story for BusinessWeek.com about the protests enveloping the plant which is slated to soon commence production of the $2,500 Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car. To recap, on Aug. 24, an estimated 30,000 protesters, angry at the way the state government ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/27/is-tatas-nano-the-new-austin-mini/ Steves Auto BlogHummer's Middle East director says two separate parties are expressing interest in buying the rugged off-roader brand.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/26/middle-east-investors-eyeing-hummer/ Steves Auto BlogBMW will present an all-new 7 Series, plus an Active Hybrid version, along with 3 Series and X1 Concept.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/26/2008-paris-auto-show-preview-bmw-to-debut-four-new-cars/ Steves Auto BlogNBC Universal releases trailer for the latest Fast and Furious movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/26/geely-joins-chinas-move-to-mexico/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0826/bydf3.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/26/byd-and-chery-to-launch-new-hybrids-in-china/ Steves Auto Blog I'm having a snarky Dennis Miller moment. The Democratic Convention kicks off today. The China Olympics concluded last night. A new NFL season is almost upon us. Baseball playoff fever is hotting up. And into my e-mail box today came a sneak peak, I thought, of the ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/the-buick-lacrosse-refresh-are-you-kidding-2/ Steves Auto Blog I'm having a snarky Dennis Miller moment. The Democratic Convention kicks off today. The China Olympics concluded last night. A new NFL season is almost upon us. Baseball playoff fever is hotting up. And into my e-mail box today came a sneak peak, I thought, of the ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/the-buick-lacrosse-refresh-are-you-kidding/ Steves Auto BlogThe Phantom gets tasteful interior and exterior treatment for a United Arab Emirates special edition.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/rolls-royce-builds-limited-edition-phantom-for-the-uae/ Steves Auto BlogCash-rich auto giant aims to beef up its portfolio of brands and products prior to launching an IPO in 2009.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/chinas-faw-eyes-potential-acquisition-of-brilliance-auto/ Steves Auto BlogCompact crossover for South America is the latest derivative from the ultra-flexible Logan platform.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/unveiled-renault-sandero-stepway/ Steves Auto BlogThe German tuner has added a complete aero kit and 35 horsepower to the SL63 AMG.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/tuner-special-kicherer-sl63-amg-evo-edition/ Steves Auto BlogThe German automaker says prices will increase an average of 2.1 percent across its model range. Look for price hikes on everything from the 2009 BMW 128i coupe to the 2009 BMW M6 convertible.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/bmw-announces-price-hikes-on-2009-models-in-us/ Steves Auto BlogThe Buick Enclave/Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia/Chevrolet Traverse siblings get top marks in crash testing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/toyota-prius-gets-a-price-hike-in-japan/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0825/deathraceopeningweekend2.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/25/auto-chaos-and-action-draw-crowds-to-death-race-in-opening-weekend/ Steves Auto BlogIt has 250 horses and only weighs 1,550 pounds. Hold on tight.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/bantamweight-jetstream-sc250-roadster-unveiled/ Steves Auto BlogThe Japanese automaker's latest cross-country rally car is proving to be an intriguing test bed as engineers tinker with a new turbodiesel engine, a new engine compartment layout and new suspension geometry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/apocalyptic-mitsubishi-racing-lancer-preps-for-official-debut/ Steves Auto BlogAfter two years, the makers of the British two-seat sports car are still looking for funding to get their baby into production, while further inflating performance claims.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/trident-iceni-still-seeking-financial-backing/ Steves Auto BlogLook for the U.S. auto industry to make a pitch in Washington for at least a $25-billion lifeline sometime after Labor Day.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/detroit-automakers-may-turn-to-taxpayers-to-get-out-of-the-hole/ Steves Auto BlogThe tuning house and VW Group specialist gives the new Q5 crossover a completely revamped look, along with a slew of performance upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/tuner-special-abt-audi-q5/ Steves Auto BlogJapanese Honda tuner Spoon is converting left-hand-drive U.S.-spec NSXs into NSX-Rs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/spoon-fed-nsx-tuner-re-creates-nsx-type-r-for-the-us/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0822/sienna.dv1.kgp.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/spy-photos-2010-toyota-sienna/ Steves Auto Blog At a media event in Lordstown, Ohio, earlier this week, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner told reporters that the Hummer brand has some interested suitors. GM said earlier in the year that the company plans to sell it. The reasons are easy enough to ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/the-hummer-bummer-2/ Steves Auto Blog At a media event in Lordstown, Ohio, earlier this week, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner told reporters that the Hummer brand has some interested suitors. GM said earlier in the year that the company plans to sell it. The reasons are easy enough to ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/the-hummer-bummer/ Steves Auto BlogSwiss tuning house offers several stages of performance upgrades for the Porsche 911 GT2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/tuner-special-sportec-sp750/ Steves Auto BlogThe tiny little car gets a tiny little recall, its first in the U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/smart-recalls-2008-fortwo/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0822/kia.forte.f34.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/22/kia-unveils-2009-forte-in-korea/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0821/challenger2.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/hennessey-builds-first-tuner-challenger/ Steves Auto BlogRacecraft gives the Ford Focus a body kit and a little performance boost for its latest project.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/tuner-special-racecraft-focus-rc2/ Steves Auto BlogCalling it the "first ever iPhone application from an auto manufacturer," Audi of America on Thursday introduced the Audi A4 Challenge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/audi-hooks-up-with-iphone-to-launch-2009-a4/ Steves Auto BlogAudi's furious family hauler is turning into one popular tunermobile.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/tuner-specials-kicherer-and-sportec-join-the-rs6-avant-circus/ Steves Auto BlogThe popular British show now has a dedicated YouTube channel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/video-top-gear-now-viewable-on-its-own-youtube-channel/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0821/audi.rs5.r34.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/spy-photos-2010-audi-rs5/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0821/camaro.ss.ad.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/2010-chevrolet-camaro-ss-revealed-byfergie/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0821/hyundaivi.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/teased-2010-hyundai-luxury-sedan/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0821/cadillaccienv12.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/il-insider-cadillac-shelves-the-twelve/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0821/2011chevroletcruze.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/21/2008-paris-auto-show-chevrolet-cruze-goes-for-bold-not-evolutionary/ Steves Auto BlogA Bugatti found in a barn, a Panhard-Levassor needing TLC...all of it in the dramatic format of a reality series.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/tv-fantasies-unearthed-in-living-color-in-chasing-classic-cars-reality-series/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0820/2009.hyundai.sonata.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/2008-los-angeles-show-preview-hyundai-to-debut-sonata-hybrid/ Steves Auto BlogThe high-end marque shows off what it calls the first watch that can lock and unlock a luxury sports car. In the meantime, a watch made for the cabin of the Pininfarina Hyperion also hits the market.. . . . . . . . . . . . ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/aston-martin-presents-a-watch-worthy-of-james-bonds-gadget-man-q/ Steves Auto BlogU.K. finalists will battle it out at Silverstone for a chance to drive in the Dubai 24-hour endurance race. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/reality-check-gt-academy-moves-from-the-virtual-world-to-the-tarmac/ Steves Auto BlogRadio Shack will let you pre-order the K.I.T.T. car add-on.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/knight-rider-gps-will-be-out-september-24/ Steves Auto BlogThe Detroit automaker said it will start providing one-year/12,000-mile, fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranties with no deductible under its GM Certified and Saturn Certified programs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/gm-beefs-up-used-vehicle-warranties/ Steves Auto BlogThe Japanese automaker is recalling 241 2008 Honda Element vehicles to check for a faulty rear suspension weld that could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/honda-recalls-2008-element-for-faulty-weld/ Steves Auto Bloghttp://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0820/suzuki.kizashi.3.concept.160.jpg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally Syndicated via RSS from Inside Line Automotive News http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/2008-sydney-auto-show-preview-suzuki-kizashi-3-concept/ Steves Auto Blog Hyundai Motor Co. executives boldly say they expect to sell up to 50,000 of its new premium Genesis model in the U.S. market when both the sedan and coupe versions are both on the market. "I think it's reasonably achievable," Hyundai vice president for product development John ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/hyundai-genesis-going-for-the-moon-2/ Steves Auto Blog Hyundai Motor Co. executives boldly say they expect to sell up to 50,000 of its new premium Genesis model in the U.S. market when both the sedan and coupe versions are both on the market. "I think it's reasonably achievable," Hyundai vice president for product development John ... http://stevesautoblog.com/2008/08/20/hyundai-genesis-going-for-the-moon/