Chevrolet has revealed the sticker price for the upcoming Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The Volt will cost $41,000, but if a buyer is eligible for a full federal tax credit of $7500, the effective price would be $33,500. Other state and regional tax subsidies could push the effective price even lower for some buyers. Chevrolet will also offer 36-month leases starting at $350 per month with $2500 due at signing, which works out to about... 

This morning Ford unveiled the all-new Explorer to employees and dealers at the company’s world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. A white Explorer made its entrance by scaling then descending a dirt “mountain” atop a stage to rounds of applause from the crowd. While at the event, we garnered a few more tidbits about the the latest iteration of Ford’s iconic SUV. Equipment and Pricing Pricing starts at $28,995 for a base Explorer... 

Nissan has announced modest price increases for the 2011 Versa. The two body styles remain: Sedans are available with a 1.6- or 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, while hatchbacks offer only the larger unit. The cheapest Versa sedan is the 1.6 Base, which climbs $10 to $10,740. It comes with almost no standard equipment and is one of the least expensive cars to own . The Versa 1.6 adds more content…  Read More →

Chevrolet has released pricing information for the 2011 Cruze , which arrives in dealerships this September. The Cruze is available in four trim levels, starting at $16,995 for an LS with a naturally aspirated, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, keyless entry, OnStar, XM satellite radio, ten airbags, stability control, 16-inch steel wheels, and anti-lock... 

The Nissan LEAF is the world’s first truly mass-market, affordable electric car and there are plenty of folks who’ve plunked down the $99 reservation fee with plans to be one of the first to own one when they start going on sale at the end of this year. But, from those intrepid early adopters, I constantly hear a deep-seated worry that dealers will try and squeeze some extra dollars out of them because of the incredible groundswell... 

Cadillac has announced pricing information for the CTS coupe and CTS- V coupe , which go on sale in August as 2011 models. Somewhat surprisingly, the base two-door comes in more than three grand less than the least-expensive CTS sedan with the same powertrain. The base CTS coupe is offered in three trim levels with a 3.6-liter V-6 and rear-wheel drive standard; adding all-wheel drive costs $1900. The Coupe Standard starts at $38,990 with power... 

Porsche has released pricing information for the 2011 Cayenne , which was heavily redesigned for the new model year. The SUV is now offered in four flavors: Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, and Cayenne Turbo. The Cayenne S and Turbo go on sale in July, while the base and hybrid models will reach dealerships this fall. The entry-level Cayenne, powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 producing 300 hp, now starts at $47,675. Stepping up to the V-8-powered,... 

Subaru announced modest price increases for all trim levels of the 2011 Legacy and Outback, as well as some equipment changes. The optional Harman/Kardon sound system now features XM satellite radio, and ruby red paint is available for the first time on the Outback. The entry-level Legacy 2.5i and 2.5i Premium jump $30 versus last year’s model, to $20,720 and $21,720, respectively, when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission; choosing... 

Although leaked information had given us a rough idea of pricing for the new Grand Cherokee, Jeep has now given us the official word on sticker prices and equipment. For 2011, all Grand Cherokees come standard with Chrysler’s new 3.6-liter V-6 ; a 5.7-liter V-8 is optional on all but the base model but pricing for the big engine isn’t yet available. The entry-level Laredo model starts at $30,995 in two-wheel-drive configuration or $32,995... 

Autocar UK is reporting that an “industry source” claims the Nissan LEAF will be sold for between £24,000 and £25,000 ($36-37K US) when it goes on sale in Britain next year. That price will include the battery pack. It had been rumored that Nissan would set up a battery lease program in Europe which would significantly offset the up front cost of buying into the technology and it remains to be seen if the battery lease will still... 

According to a report from Reuters last week, in the first 9 days after the Nissan LEAF became available for pre-order, the company took 8,000 $99 refundable deposits from people hoping to own a piece of history and become pioneers in the next generation of vehicles. That’s almost 800,000 bucks backing up the position that the LEAF will see considerable success on the marketplace. This follows on the heels of news that Nissan took 6,635... 

The prices for Alfa Romeo Giulietta start from £16,995 OTR at the UK market. The car is eagerly anticipated by the fans, so a large amount of sales are expected. Giulietta will be available with three petrol engines – 1.4TB with 120 bhp, 1.4 TB MultiAir with 170 bhp and the most powerful in the range  Read More →

And just like that, we have proof that the upcoming Nissan LEAF will be a big seller. Today I got a quick note from Nissan spokesperson, Katherine Zachary, who wrote to tell me that as of this morning 6,635 people have plunked down the $99 refundable deposit to get in line for the first truly affordable, mass market electric car ever available… myself included. (more…)  Read More →

Over a morning conference call for just a few members of the media — of which I was happy to be a part during my layover in Seattle on my way out to the New York Auto Show — Brian Carolin, Nissan’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, spilled the long-awaited pricing beans on the upcoming Nissan LEAF electric car . Contrary to some of the recent rumors , at a base price of $32,780 it is relatively affordable… so affordable,... 

Continuing the epic Mustang vs. Camaro battle, Ford announced pricing for the 2011 Mustang lineup. The new 305-horsepower V6 base model will start at $22,995 — $535 less than the base Camaro. Prices climb steadily from there, with a range-topping V8-powered Mustang GT convertible with the premium package going for $38,695 and the all-out Shelby GT500 selling for $49,495. Customers may also opt for numerous add-ons, like a glass roof, navigation,...