One of the world's most electrifying cars, the Fisker Karma, also known as the world’s first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, will make its Chicago debut at the Chicago Auto Show, February 12-21. It'll be a boon for two area dealers - Fields Auto Group and Patrick Dealer Group, as well as auto aficionados who may be eager to view the $87,900 base MSRP vehicle up close and personally. Fisker notes that Illinois buyers will be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, plus additional state incentives of up to $4,000 under the Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program. You'll need to be belted-in after it's been plugged in at take-off. Fisker lists a 0-to-60 mph time of 6 seconds and a top speed of 125 mph that its generated from the 403-horsepower engine. On top of all this heart-pounding excitement are the economics of scale: 100 miles per gallon and zero emissions are sent through the tailpipe.
Continue reading...Monday, February 16, 2009
2010 just got a little more exciting. Ford is bringing back the SHO nameplate to the all-new Taurus and with 365-horsepower they mean business.
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Nissan's odd little eco-box, the first production vehicle to feature asymmetrical styling, will be priced at a very attractive $13,990 and avaliable in a four different versions including the tricked out Cube Krom. We've got the details and photos.
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Nissan will not have a presence at next year's Detroit and Chicago Auto Shows due to the poor economy. They join a rapidly growing list of automakers; including Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, and Ferrari- who will not be present in Detroit in January.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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