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Nissan Supercharged Hybrid Driveline To Supplant 3.5-liter V6
Nissan engineers also claim that the torque curve on this new drivetrain is almost identical to the V6, which means plenty of low and mid-range grunt; something a number of Nissan’s North American offerings have been known for over the last decade.
VW Brazil Builds its 1.5 Millionth Bus
In Brazil the bus accounts for approximately 3.3 percent of light commercial vehicle market and is offered in two configurations, Furgão (windowless cargo van) which sells for the equivalent of $26,348 and the standard nine passenger window Bus which retails for $24,142
China’s Chery Takes Aim At European Market
In order to be sold in Europe, the Qoros will have to meet, among other things, NCAP safety standards; a goal has been set of achieving five-star crash status and former Mini design direct Gert Hildebrand has signed up to work on the project, while Austrian company Magna-Steyr is reported to be actively involved.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Orders Begin
Furthermore with Japanese government rebates, the price of the PHV drops to about 2.76 million yen (roughtly $35,000). That’s less than projected European pricing for the car when it goes on sale (estimates place MSRP in Europe to be around the equivalent of some $37,000 US), though above projected Stateside pricing ($32,000).
Volvo Plans To Add 10,000 Jobs By 2020
In order to handle the projected growth, Volvo is planning to open up a manufacturing facility in Chengdu in 2013, which will boast some 3,000 employees and a maximum capacity of some 150,000 vehicles per year
Bentley Dealer In Scottsdale, Arizona Refuses to Honor $13,900 Ebay Sale
In this case, having been contacted by the seller, Bentley Scottsdale, Ebay elected to side with the dealership, insisting that proper procedure had been followed.
VW Working On Three-Row Crossover
The planned “Honda Pilot fighter” as Car & Driver puts it, should help bolster the appeal of VW CUVs amongst US buyers since the two-row Toureg is expensive and doesn’t fit the needs of the majority of shoppers in this segment.
Subaru Impreza STI S206 Revealed: 2011 Tokyo Auto Show Preview
Besides the “regular” S206, Subaru will also offer a NBR Challenge package (shown), commemorating the Scoob’s victory at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Chrysler Gets Ready to Take on Canadian Auto Workers
Officially going on the record before negotiations actually begin has become a Marchionne hallmark, since he took a similar stance in the US and also in Italy with Fiat.
Volkswagen Has No Plans for Subcompacts In The US, At Least For Now
As to why, the company cites the traditional argument that small cars have thin profit margins, especially when they have to be imported, as VW would have to do with the Up! and Polo, at least in the short term.
GM Moves Forward With Opel Restructuring
During a recent statement, Girsky said that “in order to fully leverage [Opel’s] potential we will continue to work on optimizing the cost structure, improve margins and make use of economies of scale within the group.”
Audi A6 Diesel, A6 and A8 Hybrids Models to Get Delayed U.S. Launch
In the case of the latter, Audi’s US President, Johann De Nysschen says that the pushing back the A6 and A8 Hybrids was largely done to “minimize complexity” in the lineup, since Audi is already planning to introduce a Q5 Hybrid for 2012.
Haynes Workshop Manuals Now Available Online [Video]
The online versions are more than just simple PDF files, they incorporate videos of qualified mechanics performing the task at hand, giving a new dimension when it comes about figuring certain aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, thereby at least reducing, if not eliminating the trial and error approach most backyard do-it-yourselfers have to deal...
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Priced at $25,995
Chevrolet says the ’13 Malibu Eco (which will be available in dealerships during the first quarter of next year), will deliver a projected 26 mpg in city driving and 38 on the open road.
Lexus GS-F Rumored Again as BMW M5 Rival
In terms of engines, there are many believe that such a super sedan would need a super car engine, in this case a variation of the LFA’s 4.8-liter V10
Ferrari CEO Says Loyal Owners Should Get First Refusal on New Models
As a result, a number of serious Ferrari aficionados and collectors have been making noise about how they simply cannot get their hands on the latest limited run special, enough in fact that the company’s CEO Luca di Montezemolo, is seriously looking at forming an ultra-exclusive Ferrari owners club.
CODA EV Priced from $39,900
Furthermore, at the 2011 LA Auto Show, where the company had a number of it’s CODA sedans on display, the company also announced that it’s partnering with GE Energy to market and distribute the GE WattStation EV charging unit alongside the cars at same retail locations.
2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee Keeps a Low Profile: 2011 LA Auto Show
Nonetheless the car, which will be limited to a production run of 1000 units, was quite well received, by those that were able to actually notice it.
2013 Boss 302 Shows Off School Bus Yellow Paint, Other Upgrades: 2011 LA Auto Show
Other distinguishing features include a move to a reflective stripe package, with hockey stick graphics on the flanks (the spitting image of those found on the 1970 Boss 302), a new exterior color in the shape of shocking School Bus Yellow (chosen due to partnership with Bluebird), a gloss back panel between the LED taillight...
2012 Bentley Continental GTC Basks in the Sunshine: 2011 LA Auto Show
That’s something which is carried over to the car’s interior, where old world craftsmanship melds with high technology; in this case handcrafted leather and wood, alongside a 30 gigabyte operated eight-inch in-dash screen with touch function, navigation, even a zip-code entry system, which likely prioritizes addresses ending in 90210.
Mastretta MXT Makes It’s North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto Show
Labeled as “specially constructed vehicles,” MXTs destined for the United States and Canada are projected to sell around $60,-$65,000, which considering the performance on tap, is quite a bargain for such a specialty machine.
Stars and Cars Lambo LP550-2 Spyder Revealed at Exclusive Gathering in Beverly Hills: 2011 LA Auto Show [Video]
Besides details of the car, which we’ve already covered, Filippo Perini, who head’s up Lamborghini’s design centern, gave a rare glimpse at the company’s design process, by doing live sketches of the Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder during the event.
2013 Lincoln MKS Breaks Cover: 2011 LA Auto Show
Think of it as a bit like the vibration you get from your game console controller when your car goes off road while playing Forza Motorsport. 4. A quaint little coffee icon also displays on the dash signaling that it’s probably time for you to pull over and nap or get a fresh cup of...
Land Rover DC100 Concepts Hint at Defender’s Return: 2011 LA Auto Show
The DC100s also sport an 8-speed automatic transmission, permanent four-wheel drive and intelligent stop start, in order to save fuel.
