Scion xB Release Series 6.0: The first limited-edition Scion

Scion today announced that it will show its first limited-production car at the 2009 North American International Auto show in Detroit next week. The new Scion xB Release Series 6.0 will make its world debut next week and will be available at dealers starting next month.

The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes in an Absolutely Red exterior paint with a custom black finish front grille and Release Series wheel covers. A rear-spoiler is available as an option. Inside, the limited-edition xB features a touch-screen Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation headunit with flash memory, voice recognition, MSN Direct, and Bluetooth. The AVN unit supports USB, SD card, and iPod connectivity. The 5.8-inch high-resolution WVGA LCD touch display allows the passenger and driver to play DVDs and iPod videos.

Other cool features include color-tuned four-in-one interior lights, RS 6.0 illuminated door sills, and accented interior trim and color-tuned seat fabric. Each unit comes with a numbered badge.

Scion will built on 2,500 units of the xB RS 6.0 with pricing to start at $17,493 with a manual transmission and $18,443 for the automatic.

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After raking up the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year of award, the 2009 FordF-150 reestablished its leadership in the pickup segment after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded it 5-stars in crash-test ratings.

Ford says that the 2009 FordF-150 features more standard safety features than any other half-ton truck. Standard safety features include Safety Canopy side curtain air bags, AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and a patented “K-bag” seat-mounted air bag.

The 2009 FordF- recently earned 5-star frontal and 5-star side impact crash-test ratings - the highest possible score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Ford said that it has more U.S. government 5-star safety-rated vehicles than any other brand and more IIHS “Top Safety Picks” than any other automaker. Just another reason to go Drive One.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback coming to U.S. in GTS and Ralliart models only

New EPA documentation for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback shows that the new Lancer model will come to the U.S. only in Ralliart and GTS variants with two engine choices.

The new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart will be powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged unit pumping out a total of 237-hp with a maximum torque of 253 lb-ft. Power is transferred to the wheels via Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch SST transmission allowing for a EPA rated fuel-economy of 17/25 mpg (city/highway).

The Lancer Sportback GTS will be available with a 2.4L 4-cylinder with a choice of a 5-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission with an EPA rated fuel-economy of 20/27 mpg and 21/27 mpg respectively.

Pricing details will be announced by Mitsubishi closer to launch date (late 2009).

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Lancer Sportback Ralliart: