Cadillac Considering Four-Door Converj

Last month GM unveiled the Cadillac Converj Concept that combined the Volt's powertrain with a much sexier shell.

Although the Converj Concept is a coupe, GM is reportedly considering a four-door version for production. A four-door Converj would keep its coupe-like roofline, meaning it would be dubbed as a four-door coupe. Four-door vehicles simply sell better than two-doors so it would make for a stronger business case. According to Bob Lutz a production version of the Converj will not differ much from the concept, much in the same way that the production Camaro is very similar to its concept.

Even if the Converj is eventually given the green light, don't expect it to be released before 2013. Also who knows how much it would actually cost. The Volt is expected to start around $40,000, so a Cadillac version would definitely cost much more.

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Plug-In Toyota Prius Will Average 65 MPG in 2010

Toyota unveiled the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Initially the new Prius will only be offered with the current nickel-metal hydride batteries, but sometime in 2010 a plug-in Prius will be introduced.

According to Bill Reinert, Toyota Motor Sales USA’s national alternative-fuel vehicle manager, the Prius plug-in hybrid has been averaging 65 mpg in combined gas and electic mode testing.

“That is real-world driving,” Reinert told Automotive News. “I ask my guys to drive them as you drive your normal Prius.”

The non plug-in hybrid 2010 Prius gets an estimated combined 50 mpg.

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2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance Starts at $52,025

BMW has announced the pricing for its diesel powered X5 that will be for sale in all 50 states by the end of the month.

The 2009 X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance starts at $52,025. The diesel powered X5 is powered by a 3.0L inline-six diesel engine that puts out 265 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine allows the X5 to reach 0-62 mph in 7.2 seconds while still achieving 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

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BMW 7-Series Hybrid Will Feature a V8 and Lithium-Ion Batteries...Don't Expect Great Numbers

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