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Pontiac Solstice Coupe to pack 300 horses?

Click above for high-res live shots of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Sporting a specific output of 130 horsepower-per-liter, the turbocharged, direct-injected Ecotec four-cylinder from GM that's featured in the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline and SS versions of the Chevy HHR and Cobalt, is already one heck of an accomplishment. But wait... there's more -- power that is. According to Motor Trend, shortly after the Solstice Coupe goes on sale next year, the blown-Ecotec could make 300 horsepower or more, putting it in close ... Read more →

Why does the 2009 Pontiac Vibe continue to use Toyota engines? Sam Abuelsamid

Pontiac officially unveiled the 2009 edition of the Vibe hatchback yesterday, and a question has been raised by several commentors about the powertrain lineup. As we all know, the Vibe shares a ...

Frankfurt Preview: Opel Flextreme revealed! Alex Nunez

Click image for photo gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/Check_out_the_Chevy_Volt_s_European_diesel_cousin_the_Opel_Flextreme'; The Opel Flextreme concept is GM's European answer to ...

Chicago Auto Show: Live unveiling of the 2008 Saturn Astra Eric Bryant

Click above image to view a high-resolution gallery of the new Saturn Astra Saturn just rolled out the new Astra to the crowd at the Chicago Auto Show, with the automaker claiming that the compact ...

Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Volt Concept Eric Bryant

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Ariel Atom to see a price hike 2 years ago on Autoblog

We know it's December and most thoughts of driving a car with no top or heater are the furthest thing from your mind, but if you were considering ordering an Ariel Atom in the spring, you'd better add it to your Christmas wish list in bold letters. As of December 29th, Brammo Motorsports, makers of ...

Saturn's version of Opel Astra to hit next year; Ion gets stay of execution 3 years ago on Autoblog

Saturn's new small car, a version of the well-regarded Opel Astra, should be hitting the shores of North American sometime a bit beyond the middle of 2007. This will replace the not-so-well-regarded Ion, which is now scheduled to be produced through March of 2007 - three months longer than ...

GM announces Solstice GXP pricing 3 years ago on Autoblog

General Motors' Pontiac division chose (what else) the summer solstice to reveal the price for its top of the line Solstice model. The 260 hp Solstice GXP will appear in dealerships this fall sporting a sticker price of $25,995 (including destination charges). With 47 percent more power than the ...

Is Opel's Astra the next Saturn Ion? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Although the New York Auto Show provided plenty of flash for General Motors' Saturn brand, ranging from the PreVue concept to the Sky Red Line, the missing link in Saturn's future lineup remains a replacement for its soon-to-depart Ion entry-level model. Back in February, rumors had GM renaming the ...

New York Auto Show: 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP high-res photos 3 years ago on Autoblog

If you're looking for some high-resolution photos of the upcoming Pontiac Solstice GXP, we've got you covered. We caught the screaming yellow roadster on display in New York and snapped a few shots for your enjoyment. If you're interested in the 260 HP turbo Ecotec that resides under the hood, ...

GM offers new boost for Cobalt SS S/C and Saturn Ion Redline 3 years ago on Autoblog

GM Performance Parts announced yesterday the availability of two performance upgrade kits for the supercharged 2.0L Ecotec engine found in the Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged and Saturn Ion Redline. The Stage 1 kit retails for $500 and adds 31 hp to the engine’s base 205-hp through higher-flow ...

U.S. version of Ariel Atom using Ecotecs 3 years ago on Autoblog

In an email sent out to prospective customers, Brammo Motorsports, the manufacturer and distributor of the Ariel Atom, has revealed juicy info about the U.S. version of its doorless, screenless, roofless wonder. The company has just finished testing the Yankee Atom in Arizona at General ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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