Chicago: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

UPDATE: More images and official press release added.The big news for the revised 2008 Nissan Pathfinder lies within the cabin and under the hood. Powering the updated Pathfinder is an optional 317hp, 5.6-liter V-8 engine that will be offered in addition to the standard 266-hp V-6 that currently sees duty in so many of Nissan’s vehicles. The interior...

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Chicago: 2008 Nissan Titan

UPDATE: More images and the official press release added.Nissan entered the full-size truck market with the Titan in 2004, but it didn’t endear itself to many truck fans. The 2008 model will arrive this spring sporting the new corporate truck face seen on the new Pathfinder and Armada. It will also come in a long-wheelbase version. There’s also a new...

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Chicago: 2008 Nissan Armada

UPDATE: More images and the official press release added.For 2008, Nissan decided to keep things simple, giving a uniformed look to the Titan, Pathfinder and Armada — at least around the front. Otherwise, the new Armada’s massive bulk gets little nipped and tucked besides some new light treatments and a rear-­end adjustment. There are several new interior...

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Chicago: Saturn Astra & Pontiac G8 to Debut in Chicago

GM has been on a roll recently with new vehicles debuting at different autoshows that showcase GM's new and improved approach. They also captured both the NACOTY and NATOTY award with their Saturn Aura sedan and Chevrolet Silverado truck at this year's North American International Autoshow.GM will debut four important vehicles in next week's Chicago...

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Chicago: 2008 Hummer H2 Victory Red Edition

HUMMER announced this morning a new version of its H2 SUV called the Victory Red Limited Edition, which is marked by its bright "Victory Red" paint job that extends to body-color fender and rocker moldings. Available for the H2 and H2 SUT, the limited-run package also includes a low-profile, roof-mounted light bar, chrome bits dotting the exterior...

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Best Sellers of 2006

We love this list. It comes around once a year (check out the numbers from 2005 for comparison's sake) and offers the raw numbers that simply show what sold well in the U.S. that year. It's a list that seems to change little from year to year, but at the same time always surprises. Take last year's list, for example, which has been compiled by Forbes,...

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Chicago: Kia Rondo SX Concept

Kia will be using the 2007 Chicago Auto Show as the venue to debut its Rondo SX Concept. We don't have much information on the car, besides the fact that it's based on the Rondo and features a more aggressive front end with a big lower air intake and a revised rear with what we assume to be faux diffusers nestled between a pair of tailpipes. A glimpse...

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Honda to Debut Hybrid Concept in Geneva

Honda will debut a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show which will preview a production model coming out in 2008.The new car will be Honda’s second dedicated hybrid model after the Insight, which was released back in 1999, according to UK’s Autocar magazine. It seems Honda is tired of giving Toyota the hybrid limelight and is stepping up its game in...

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Humour of the Day: Which One?

For this one, I'd have to agree with the salesman.The Windows Vista operating system for consumers came out today. Will it reign the computer world or is the salesman right? Throw in your opinion as you wi...

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Holden Epica to be Unveiled in Brisbane

Holden will unveil its new medium-sized car – the South Korean-built Epica – at the Brisbane International Motor Show on Friday, ahead of its showroom release in April.Pricing will be announced at the show, however Holden sources this week confirmed that the sedan would range from $25,000AUD to $31,000AUD, making it a strong contender against the formidable...

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TCB's Car of the Week:3

It is Monday night. NFL football fans have their TV dinners on their laps while watching their team play. Amidst the air of excitement amongst us, it is time for TheCarBlogger to choose its Car of the Week for this week. This week, TheCarBlogger's Car of the Week award goes to the Mazda5.The days of the Nissan Axxess and the Mitsubishi Space Wagon...

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Details on the Facelifted Saab 9-3

Saab is planning a facelift for its 9-3 sedan, which is due for launch midway through this year, ahead of a complete redesign in 2010. More details have been revealed about the car in the Swedish version of Auto Motor & Sport magazine, with the key information being sourced from industry insiders who got a glimpse of the new car at a private unveiling.The...

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Nissan Altima Hybrid Pricing Released

The Altima Hybrid is a strange car, a very strange car indeed. Nissan signed a deal with Toyota back in 2002 to license its Hybrid Synergy Drive technology for use in the Altima Hybrid, but will be dropping the Toyota bits as soon as an in-house team can develop its own hybrid technology. Meanwhile, the Altima Hybrid will be sold with Toyota technology...

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