Detroit 09' Preview: Scion Announces the 2009 xB Release Series 6.0

Scion has announced the next edition of its "Release Series" models, the xB Release Series 6.0 that will be displayed at the Detroit Auto Show next week.

The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes only in one color, Absolutely Red. The exterior features a unique front grille and Release Series wheel covers. A rear spoiler is optional.

Inside the special edition xB features a touch screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) unit that features voice recognition, MSN Direct, Bluetooth and the expected USB and iPod connectivity. The interior also features color-tuned seats and illuminated door sills.

Only 2,500 are going to built with a starting price of $15,570.

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Detroit 09' Preview: Subaru Legacy Concept Teaser Released

Although a few automakers have shelved plans to have any big releases at the Detroit Auto Show next month, a few such as Volvo, Subaru and Audi are still planning some big intros.

Subaru has released a single teaser photo of the Legacy Concept that the automaker will unveil next month. The concept is supposed to provide a glimpse of what the next generation Legacy will look like. The Legacy Concept also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Legacy.

Stay tuned...

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LA Preview: 2009 Nissan 370Z Unveiled!

Nissan has officially unveiled the 2009 Nissan 370Z ahead of its official unveiling at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks.

Although Nissan has released three photos of the new Z, official specs have not been released. All that we know right now is that it is powered by the same 3.7L V6 as the Infiniti G37.

Stay tuned.

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Toyota is Considering a Prius Sub-Brand to Compete with Chevy and Honda

There were rumors a while ago that Toyota was considering a small lineup of Prius branded hybrid vehicles...well it looks like Toyota execs have put the topic back on the table.

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Will be Unveiled in Paris

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Hot Wheels Honda V10 Racer

Hot Wheels celebrating their 40th anniversary had a Mattel “Hot Wheels Designer’s Challenge” which provided major car manufacturers, such as Lotus and Mitsubishi, to go wild with their own automobile interpretations. In that vein, Honda presented the Honda Racer!

Even though Hot Wheels are toys…. Honda took things seriously enough to create a car which “combines the excitement of Honda’s racing heritage with Hot Wheels’ reputation for speed, power, performance and attitude”, says Guillermo Gonzalez, senior designer for Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and designer of this crazy little machine.

The major elements of the Honda Racer are the “H” body featuring two seats for driver + co-pilot, and in the middle, a mechanic’s fantasy: a 20 liter VTEC V10 motor.

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Subaru Releases a Third Teaser Image of the WRX STi!

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