Grand Cherokee Concept Unveiled in Houston

On January 25, 2012 in SUVs

The Jeep brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee, a unique model with distinctive yet stealthy exterior cues designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.

“Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look – one that is edgy and aggressive, and certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the road today,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. Continue Reading →

Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept

On January 24, 2012 in Hybrids, Passenger Cars

How Car Accessories Can Change Your World

On January 22, 2012 in Passenger Cars

One of the things that many of us sometimes forget to appreciate is the fact that we seem to continuously have unlimited options as to what we can have in life. The ability that our generation has to customize, modify and craft into our ideal desires is unprecedented. If we want a personalized towel set we can have it shipped to us anytime of the day from anywhere in the world. This is true for the smallest of items to the biggest, and it doesn’t matter if it is something simple like a dish set, or complex like a vehicle. Ultimately we can have anything we want, and how precisely we want it. Continue Reading →

Toyota Goes All In On the RAV4 EV

On January 21, 2012 in Hybrids

Toyota continues to posture itself for domination in the electric and hybrid market. Perhaps it’s part of their lateral, ‘appeal-to-them all’ marketing strategy, which seems to prioritize competition with a Chicago Dodge dealer just as much as prominent electric car manufacturers. The forthcoming release of the Toyota RAV4 onto the market promises to make considerable waves.

While details and advanced specifications are limited at this time, we do know that the second generation of the RAV4 EV is scheduled for a late 2012 release (with an initial limited rollout in the early part of the year that is being referred to as “phase one cars”). The new model will be utilizing Tesla Motors’ lithium metal oxide battery pack. This is according to a report that notes Toyota’s $100 million contract with its partner, which runs through 2014 and includes Tesla Motors providing electric powertrain parts. Tesla has been posturing itself as an EV technology powerhouse, which is probably good considering their only automotive offering at present time is a $60,000 Sedan. Continue Reading →