For the first time since 1982, Buick is featured on the cover of Motor Trend magazine. With an accompanying headline that reads, “Buick is Back!” The publication’s April 2010 issue features photos of the Buick LaCrosse, Regal Turbo and Regal GS Concept and touts the growing momentum behind Buick.
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Toyota Prius, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review
The Prius, which means “to go before” in Latin, has come a long way since 1997 when Toyota introduced it as the first mass-produced hybrid. But with several manufacturers now offering quality hybrids, Toyota redesigned and upgraded the Prius for its third generation in 2010.
Tesla Motors receives $465 million DOE government loan
Telsa Motors, Inc., has received the best news of its short history. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $465 million loan with the California electric vehicle manufacturer for construction of a facilities in Northern and Southern California to respectively manufacture the car’s power train and the Model S electric sedan.
Honda Insight, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review
The original Honda Insight, sold from 2000 to 2006, was odd-looking. But as the first mass-produced hybrid available in the United States, its unique status and strange looks made it cool. When the Insight departed, the Toyota Prius took over hybrid dominance, and Honda hasn’t been happy since.
Honda showcases concept P-NUT, personal neo-urban transport vehicle
Among all the flashing lights and flamboyant unveilings of new cars, no vehicle attracted any greater curiosity at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show than the Honda P-NUT. The acronym stands for Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT). It’s a vehicle design Honda touts as: “A futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe.”
New Ferrari (Red) Super Facility Theme Park, Retail Store in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Ferrari may have outdone itself. Not with a new car, but with a spectacular new facility in Abu Dhabi to house all things Ferrari. The Italian automotive manufacturer in collaboration with real estate developer Aldar Properties plan on rivaling Disneyland with their new Ferrari themed amusement park. Its estimated cost is $624 million.
