Archive for the ‘SUVs | Mini Vans’

  • Mahindra looks to import Scorpio SUV by end of 2010
    Mahindra has had its fair share of issues and delays in bringing its TR20 and TR40 diesel-powered compact pickup trucks to market here in the United States, but it seems that experience hasn’t turned the Indian automaker off from a planned launch of its Scorpio SUV in America by the end of this year. Considering the short timetable, we would imagine the U.S.-bound...
    by admin at January 19th, 2010 at 02:01 pm
  • No diesel Jeep Wranger for North America
    If there’s one single item we think the Jeep Wrangler sorely needs, it’s a new powertrain. The current 3.8-liter V6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission are extremely long in the tooth and make Chrysler’s mountain goat feel downright anemic when traveling on paved roads. It could be argued that a small-displacement diesel engine would be the...
    by admin at January 14th, 2010 at 04:01 pm
  • Detroit 2010: Kia channels its inner tattoo artist with limited-edition Shadow Dragon Soul
    Is the third time really the charm? We’ll leave that up to you as Kia has unveiled its third special edition Soul at the Detroit Auto Show, this time featuring automotive tattoos. The 2010 Kia Shadow Dragon Soul is available now and follows in the footsteps of the Denim and Ignition specials. As the name implies, the Shadow Dragon is done up in a special black color...
    by admin at January 14th, 2010 at 04:01 pm
  • Dan Neil on GMC Terrain: “No bark, no bite, but plenty of fleas”
    Sometimes, we come across head-scratchers. What’s the meaning of life? Nancy Kerrigan’s anguished “Why?” Or most recently, “what is the point of the 2010 GMC Terrain?” The answer to the latter seems easy – it’s to sell, silly. It appears to be having some effect; GMC finished December 2009 four percent ahead of its 2008...
    by admin at January 14th, 2010 at 05:01 am