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GM Offers New Loans as low as 0% to Revive Sales

Strengthened by a $6 billion federal bailout, General Motors financing arm GMAC LLC, has not only resumed lending to customers with low credit scores in the U.S., but has also announced new reduced rate financing for up to 60 months on select cars and trucks. The rates that range from zero interest to 5.9 percent annually, are available to qualified buyers today through January 5, 2009 on many 2008 and select 2009MY vehicles (see the complete list after the jump). Many of the vehicles listed have can also be financed with cash rebated ranging from $500 to $4,250.

"We're very excited to offer this reduced rate financing through GMAC to encourage our customers to get back into the game," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "This enables even more qualified customers to finance through GMAC at their local GM dealership, and provides additional financing capacity with conventional and reduced rate APRs for our dealers to make sales."

2008MY vehicles and offers for qualified buyers:

0% APR for up to 60 months on '08 Chevrolet TrailBlazer; GMC Envoy; and Saab 9-3, 9-5, 9-7X
0.9% APR for up to 60 months on '08 Buick Lucerne
1.9% APR for up to 60 months on '08 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche; Cadillac CTS, SRX, Escalade, DTS, STS and XLR
2.9% APR for up to 60 months on '08 Buick Lacrosse; HUMMER H2 and H3
3.9% APR for up to 60 months on '08 Chevrolet Equinox, Colorado Ext and Crew cab and Light Duty Silverado; Pontiac Torrent; GMC Canyon Ext and Crew cab, and Light Duty Sierra
4.9% APR for up to 60 months on '08 Saturn Astra and Sky; Pontiac Solstice; Chevrolet Corvette and Heavy Duty Silverado; and Heavy Duty GMC Sierra

2009MY vehicles and offers for qualified buyers:

3.9% APR for up to 60 months on '09 Chevrolet Cobalt; Pontiac G5; and Cadillac CTS
4.9% APR for up to 60 months on '09 Pontiac G6; Chevrolet Malibu, Light Duty Silverado and HHR; Saturn Aura; and Light Duty GMC Sierra
5.9% APR for up to 60 months on '09 Chevrolet Avalanche and Heavy Duty Silverado; and Heavy Duty GMC Sierra

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2009 Suzuki SX4 Facelift Spied Undisguised

The same folks over at the Sedici community that brought us the first shots of the facelifted Fiat Sedici, now bring us photos of the subcompact crossover's Japanese twin, the 2009 Suzuki SX4. More of an (extremely) subtle makeover than a true facelift, the 2009 SX4's nose gets a revised bumper with a restyled center air grille and concave surfaces above the fog lights. Other than that, Suzuki has also revised the protective aluminum plate on the rear bumper. Given that the 2009 Sedici features a few mild changes in the interior, we gather that the SX4's cabin will also be upgraded. Like the Fiat Sedici, the 2009 SX4 will make its market debut in 2009.

Via: FiatSedici.forumcommunity

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2009 Nissan 370Z Goes on Sale in the U.S. Priced from $29,930

Just before 2008 comes to an end, Nissan announced that the all-new 2009 370Z Coupe goes on sale in the U.S. today with an MSRP starting at $29,930 for the entry-level model equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and $31,230 with the new 7-speed automatic transmission. The new Z is also offered in a Touring model, which is priced at $34,460 with the 6-speed manual and $35,760 with the 7-speed automatic transmission.

In addition to the basic 370Z's list of standard equipment, the 370Z Touring adds heated leather-appointed power seats, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, 8-speaker Bose audio system, XM Satellite Radio (without subscription) cargo cover and aluminum pedals.

Nissan also offers 370Z buyers the option of two new packages. The Sport Package which is priced at $3,000, includes an array of upgrades such as the 19-inch RAYS forged wheels and Bridgestone Potenza tires, aerodynamic front and rear spoiler, larger Nissan Sport Brakes, SynchroRev Match (6-speed manual transmission only) and Viscous Limited Slip Differential.

The Navigation Package will set buyers back at $1,850 and adds a Hard Drive-based Nissan Navigation System, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and Interface System for iPod.

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Renault 'Boxes' Laguna Coupe at London Mall

These days, automakers think of all sorts of crafty ways to grasp the attention of buyers. In the U.K., Renault decided to house its new Laguna Coupe in a perspex 'Safe Box' at Europe's largest city-center shopping mall in Westfield London. From now until 24th January 2009, more than 60,000 daily visitors that currently flock the 280 retailers and 47 eateries housed within the 43-acre site, will get their first taste of the stylish French four-seater. The new Launa Coupe goes on sale in the UK on 2nd January 2009, priced from £20,552. At launch, four engines will be available, the 2.0-liter Turbo 205HP and 3.5-liter V6 240HP gasoline units, followed by the 2.0-liter dCi diesel with 150HP and 180HP.

http://carscoopcar.blogspot.com/2008/12/renault-laguna-coupe-at-london-mall.html?m=0

Ings+1 Releases N-Spec Aero Kit for Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X

Being one of the most popular cars amongst tuners, there's always something new for the Lancer EVO X. The latest developments come from Japanese tuner Ings+1 that introduced a new aero kit consisting of an extra-large rear wing and a front bumper and grille assembly. The kit, which is supposedly inspired from Ings+1's racing EVO Xs, will be available from early 2009.

Via: Worldcarfans

http://carscoopcar.blogspot.com/2008/12/ings1-releases-n-spec-aero-kit-for.html?m=0

2010 Porsche Cayenne II Spy Shots Reveal SUV's Interior

Carscoop's spies have caught the sleeker and lower-riding 2010 Porsche Cayenne testing near the Nurburgring race track in Germany. The new batch of spy photographs include the first shots of the second generation Cayenne's cabin which is apparently inspired from the Panamera. Just like Porsche's new sports saloon, the center stack of the dashboard is dominated by a large touch-screen and the smaller climate controls. On the elevated lower console are the suspension-adjustment controls as well as many other buttons.

Compared to the original Cayenne, the new model appears sleeker thanks to the lowered roofline, the smaller rear window and the steeper angle of the rear tailgate. Furthermore, the prototype model seen here features a lower front design giving the Cayenne a more aggressive stance as Porsche is evidently trying to make its soft-off-roader less of an SUV and more of a sports car.

The new Cayenne will share the same platform with the Panamera sports sedan meaning that it will be offered with an identical line-up that will include V6 and V8 direct injection gasoline units ranging in power from 300 to 500 HP for the more powerful turbocharged engines. There will also be a hyrbid variant as well as a diesel model.

As with the Panamera, the second-generation Cayenne will benefit from Porsche's new seven-speed PDK double-clutch gearbox. The new luxury SUV is expected to make its market debut in early 2010.

http://carscoopcar.blogspot.com/2008/12/2010-porsche-cayenne-ii-spy-shots.html?m=0

Custom Made BMW 850i Convertible up for Sale

Even though it may have crossed the minds of BMW officials at some point, the Bavarian automaker never actually built a convertible version of the 8-Series Coupe. But when there's a will (aka; plenty of cash), there's a way. Erik Williams, a former American football offensive tackle in NFL who played most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, is (or rather was) the original owner of this custom made 1991 BMW 850i Convertible that is up for sale now by a Texas dealer located in New Braunfels.

In terms of styling, we would have anticipated a higher level of workmanship as the fine details are not up to standards. Not that it's unacceptable, but all those visible rivets seem out of place in a high-end GT like the 850i. In any case, if you're interested, the V12-powered 8-Series Convertible could be yours for $25,900.

Link: Automaniacs

http://carscoopcar.blogspot.com/2008/12/custom-made-bmw-850i-convertible-up-for.html?m=0

Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Star in Race-Inspired Super Bowl Ads

Hyundai will air its first two television advertisements for the new 2010 Genesis Coupe during the Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday, February 1, 2009. The two distinct 30-second spots will see race driver Rhys Millen getting behind the wheel of the 306HP Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6. Millen will navigate the rear-wheel drive sports car around the 2.54-mile, 12-turn race track at Road Atlanta in Northeast Georgia to show off the Genesis Coupe's capabilities.

The first commercial that will air in the first half of the game will be choreographed to music performed by Yo-Yo Ma in the version. A second musical talent will be introduced in the following 30-second spot, featuring re-edited precision driving footage matched to a completely distinct soundtrack.

"Genesis Coupe is Hyundai's most dynamic performance car ever and it is the second-consecutive all-new model introduction from Hyundai to debut during the Super Bowl," said Joel Ewanick, vice president of Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. "So many elements come together in these advertisements that showcase the Genesis Coupe's design and performance that we know it will cast a halo over the entire brand."

Aside from the range-topping 3.8-liter V6 version, the Genesis Coupe will also be offered with a 30-mpg 2.0-liter model with a low-pressure intercooled four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 210 horsepower.

http://carscoopcar.blogspot.com/2008/12/hyundai-genesis-coupe-to-star-in-race.html?m=0

Mugen Sports Up Honda's new Zest minicar

Following the Japanese market introduction of the facelifted Honda Zest and the new Zest Spark the other day, Mugen released a new styling package for both versions of the kei-car. The aerodynamic kits include a front spoiler, a modified front grille, side skirts, a rear spoiler and a roof wing. In the case of the Zest, the aero package can be combined with 14-inch alloy wheels while the more sportier Zest Spark pictured above can be fitted with 15-inch alloys. Mugen also offers a sport exhaust system and suspension as well as a few other accessories for both variants of the Zest.