2010 Ford Fusion Starts at $19,995 and Under $28K for the Hybrid

Ford has announced the pricing for the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan at $19,995 and $21,205, respectively.

The front-wheel-drive Fusion S features a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and starts at $19,995. The top Fusion Sport with its 263 HP 3.5L V6 starts at $25,825 for the FWD models and $27,675 for the AWD model.

The new Fusion Hybrid starts at $27,995 and gets 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.

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Geneva 09': Opel/Vauxhall Ampera is More Stylish than the Volt

GM is set to unveil two more versions of the Volt at the Geneva Motor Show. In Europe the Volt will be called the Ampera and sold under the Opel and Vauxhall brands.

The Ampera is essentially the same thing as the Chevy Volt although with a bit more style on the front and rear of the car.

The Ampera will enter production in late 2011.

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Detroit 09': Cadillac Converj Concept is Much Sexier than the Volt

GM has unveiled a new Cadillac concept, the Converj, which is based on the Chevy Volt's "Voltec" drivetrain.

The Converj Concept combines GM's new electric technology with styling that is distinctly Cadillac. Since it uses the same technology as the more pedestrian-looking Volt.

Let's hope they make something like this in the future....

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Pontiac Claims that the G8 and Solstice are not Dead

Last week it was reported that GM was going to cancel the next-generation Pontiac G8 and Solstice models.

Well now Pontiac has responded to those rumors by saying that those rumors are not true. It's true that the G8 just launched earlier this year and is one of GM's best products sold in the US, so it does seem a little crazy to speculate that the GM is going to kill the model in a short five years. Especially considering that the G8 GXP will be in showrooms by the end of the year and the G8 ST is going to be released next summer, but who knows. Crazier things have happened considering the state of the current market. A stronger case could be made about the fate of the Solstice considering its much lower sales. It would make more sense for GM to cut the Solstice than the G8 if the automaker is trying to cut costs/ models.

But who knows. Everything is speculation. Either way enjoy the next five years...

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2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Officially Produces 415 HP

GM officially unveiled the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP earlier this year and now according to the SAE the final output from the 6.2L V8 is 415 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. of torque.

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The Rumors are False...Europe is Still Getting the Cadillac CTS-V

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2009 Corvette ZR1 Starts at $103,300

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GM Releases the First Official Teaser Image of the 2011 Chevy Volt

It's been almost a year since GM first unveiled the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show. Last month Bob Lutz revealed that the production version of the Volt would be different than the concept version although it would still borrow some of the same design cues. Well today GM released the first official teaser image of the production Volt.

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Shelby MkII GT40 Photo Gallery

Carrol Shelby recently celebrated his grand young age of 85 so Shelby Automobiles celebrated by recreating the iconic GT40 with a new 85th commemorative version.

The new MKII GT40 will stay true to the original, featuring the styling inside and out and a rolling chassis built to accommodate any Shelby branded engine!! (Including the line 427FE V8). Since this vehicle is only a rolling chassis, no specs have been released.

Available in three different colors: Arcadian Blue with whites stripes, black with silver stripes and red with white stripes, the MKII GT40 will be limited to a production of 85 units in each color.

A race version will also be made available with extra features including a roll bar, fuel cell, see below for a list of some of the features available on all versions.

* Record sale into the Shelby Registry
* Shelby MSO and dash plaque
* Carroll Shelby engraved door handles
* Carroll Shelby etched left and right front headlight covers
* Roundels with 85 number decals
* Leather seating
* Hood wind diffusers
* CS GT40® numbered plaque
* CS GT40® side sill graphics
* Carroll Shelby signature floor and sill mats
* 85th Commemorative hood badge
* 85th Special Edition decal
* Available in right and left hand drive

[Source: Shelby]

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Corvette ZR-1 Eaton Supercharger Explained In Detail

Ron Meegan, the small block assistant chief engineer of GM’s small block engine program explains each component in the Eaton Supercharger on the Corvette ZR-1 in detail.

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STRIKE OVER: UAW and GM Reach an Agreement

The strike that involved approximately 73,000 people walking off their job two days ago has ended this morning.

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