Archive for September, 2009

Sneak Preview: 2010 GMC Terrain

The 2010 GMC Terrain priced at MSRP: $24,250 - $31,000 is a huge family car. This edition shares the components of the Chevrolet Equinox under the hood but does not have smooth lines like its opponent. The test drives vehicles were generally clad in deep red color but personally we feel that the black and white model is more appealing to the eye. The GMC Terrain is equipped with six speed automatic transmission and direct injection and offers a choice of various powertrains to choose from viz. front wheel drive or All wheel drive and four or six cylinder engines. They also offer various trims which are equipped with features depending upon the trim you choose. The base model which is priced at $24,250 is quite impressive and offers good handling with features identical to the equinox. The  [...]

First Sketches Of Aptera 2e leaks Online

The first official image of the Aptera has been revealed on various websites. The company had announced in March last year that they were ready for production and were in the procedure of acquiring the desired equipment and workforce to execute their plans. It has been revealed that the Aptera 2e will feature fully operational windows for the driver and the passengers. The interiors of the car are little more spacious when compared to a Mini Cooper and Chevrolet Volt. The 2e is equipped with a new electronic interface that has been dubbed from Eva which controls the infotainment, electronic systems and the heating air controls. The all electric model is equipped with a battery pack of 10-13 kwh charge and a range of up to 100 miles per charge. This model weighs 1500 pounds curb weight.  [...]

Curtain Raiser: 2010 Opel Meriva

The streets of Germany have witnessed the next gen car that is going to be launched by General Motors. This new gen Opel Meriva compact MPV remains under disguise. However the new edition is quite similar to the original Meriva concept car from last years Geneva Auto Show. The designers have well crafted this new edition with impressive front fascia and minimalist design. The overall configuration is very close to the concept design except for small changes like addition of tailpipe and removal of the rear roof spoiler which has been replaced by an antenna in its place. The Opel Meriva has a striking body style. The front door ‘s handle and the overall design of the door and rubber strips indicate the modern changes with the elimination of  the old concept of the rear opening doors.  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Acura TL

Acura has now fulfilled their promise of adding manual transmission to its 2010 Acura TL. The new Acura TL will be equipped with a manual gear box instead of the existing sequential Sportshift five gear automatic edition. The 2010 Acura TL is priced at $35105 for the standard 3.5 liter engine equipped with five speed automatic transmission and $43,385 for the TL-SH-AWD with the option five speed automatic transmissions or the manual six speed transmission. The manual gear box is robust than its predecessor. Acura has used more rigid aluminum case and heavy duty internals. The manual gear box also features special gear synchronizers to offer better performance. The designers have specifically designed the clutch to suit the torque nature of the Acura TL. It offers option of 3.5 liter  [...]

Unveiling The 2010 BF Goodrich / Hurst Mustang Pace Car

Ford has made a place for them self in the automotive segment. They are well known for their vehicles which can run on roads as well for sports vehicles. The latest car from Hurst performance will be a manufactured in limited editions especially for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge. The company plans to launch only 50 of these cars. Each car will be exclusive and will get a special marking in its number in the limited run. The BF Goodrich /Hurst 2010 Mustang Pace car will be designed on the basis of 2010 for Mustang Convertible. It will be equipped with a powerful engine which will generate 435 horsepower and 400 pound feet of torque. This edition will be equipped with 20-inch polished forged aluminum wheels with centre spokes painted in gold and BF Goodrich’s grippy G force KDW tires. Hurst  [...]

Bentley Mulsanne Plans To Launch A Coupe And Convertible

Dr.Ulrich Eichhorn , the executive  from Bentley has stated that Bentley has plans to come with a new two door variant car the 2011 Mulsanne sedan. The company is looking at the possibility of producing a coupe variant also.  The executive at Bentley has stated that the company has such ambitious plans for the new Bentley that it will set a benchmark for other automotive companies. He claims to have produced the car of the highest possible quality. The power in the new edition car would be equipped with a twin turbocharged 6.75 liter V8 engine which would generate 505 horsepower and 752 pound feet of torque. The powertrain would be similar to that of the Mulsanne. This new 2011 Bentley would offer a tough competition to the Rolls Royce Phantom and Dropheads. Rolls Royce has also  [...]

Preview: 2011 Kia Sorento

The new 2011 Kia Sorento which is a new crossover is aimed between the Honda Pilot and the Honda CR-V and will manufactured by a Korean Automaker Kia. The 2011 edition of Sorento is extremely different from the original vehicle which was launched in 2002 and then upgraded in 2005.  The new edition will enter production later this year and will be available for sale early next year. The company proposes to start production at a new factory in West Point, Georgia. Body style: The 2011 Sorento edition will be much longer and larger in size in terms of proportion. It will be able to seat more passengers comfortably than its predecessors. The designers have designed the new grille in a manner which makes it very appealing in comparison to the outdated edition. Feature: The new 2011  [...]

2010 Infiniti EX 35 Plans To Offer Upgraded Features At The Old Price

There is some good news for all auto fans; there is news that Infiniti has decided to upgrade their 2009 EX 35 model which was launched last year at a price of $33,800. The most impressive part about the upgrade is that the company has decided to add additional features to its upgraded model without increasing the price…. Yes! They have decided to freeze the price of the vehicle. This would be a one time opportunity for all auto fans to cash on an opportunity like this where you can get additional features from a reputed brand like Infiniti at a lower price. Infiniti has decided to upgrade its 2010 edition with a set of option package and an all new Bose and Around View Monitor package, upgraded nav package which includes Bluetooth streaming audio, advanced climate control system and air  [...]

2011 Infiniti M37x and M56

Infiniti is all set to launch their brand new M sedan at the 2009 Los Angeles show in December. Ahead of its launch the first live shot of this car was captured which shows the new dynamic body style with increased interior space. Till date we have only seen the sketches of which were already floated on various websites. The cars body styling is impressive and as a coupe like profile along with flavors of the 2009 Infiniti Essence Concept. The new car would feature an upgraded powertrain. The M37 and M37x will be equipped with a 3.7 liter V6 engine which would generate an approximate 330 horsepower. The M56 and M56x would be equipped with a 5.6 liter V8 engine which would produce 400 horsepower. All models will come with a standard seven speed automatic transmission. The M56 was seen  [...]

2010 Jaguar XJ Adds Features To Attract The Youth

There is news all around the auto market even before the 2010 Jaguar XJ has made its debut. The new XJ has already grabbed news for its possibly illegal dual view navigation system screen, from its controversial roofline to C-Pillars etc. The latest news that is being floated is that the company will feature a relatively new technology function known as the HD radio as a standard feature in all its trims. This feature will be available in the US. The 2010 Jaguar XJ is already open for booking but it is confirmed by the dealers that this car will not reach the dealers until early next year. Jaguar has also equipped the HD Radio feature in its XFR and XKR versions which are already available for sale. The main advantage of the HD radio is that it offers the highest quality over the air  [...]

Curtain Raiser: 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster

The 2010 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG will be the successor of the renowned Gullwing   300SL of the 1950. This impressive variety will be available in the roofless variant also. The company has been tight lipped about their debut but it is presumed that this version will make its debut around late 2011as a 2012 model. There are speculations whether the new model will feature a folding roof top or will be of the soft variant like the SLR roadster. The SLS AMG hard top would weigh around 3571 pounds while the roadster variant would weigh an approximate 3800 pounds. The heavy weight could be a hindrance in the performance for the hard roof type variant. This new edition will feature a 6.2 liter V8 engine which would generate 571 horsepower and 479 pound feet of torque. It would also be equipped  [...]

Introducing The 2012 Range Rover LRX

These days each and every automotive brand is celebrating their anniversary by unveiling a new product. Land Rover has also plans for the same. They have decided to unveil the 2012 Range Rover on 17 June 2010, the auspicious date on which the first Range Rover was revealed to the public. This dynamically designed Land Rovers LRX concept has already won many accolades on the various Auto Shows. There are reports from the insiders that the new edition of the compact SUV will be first produced in early 2011 and will be available for sale in 2012. The company has plans to start their production at the company’s Halewood plant in UK which has about 2000 employees. Earlier during the year company released the first official sketches of the new edition that is proposed. The company has revealed  [...]

Latest News About The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII

Volkswagen unveiled its Mk VI Golf last year in most parts of the world. The company is now planning to launch its next generation car. There were prototypes that were seen on the streets of Germany. To remain abreast with the times and keep them selves in reign with its competitors VW might have taken the decision to launch the next gen car. There is news that the company will mark the end of production for Mk VI by December 2011. The new revamped edition will feature a higher powertrain and a smooth performance. There are rumors that the company is planning to go Green and will carry this theme to the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII line up also. There are reports that the company might experiment with the possibility of alternating fuels and implement a much broader range of drivetrains. VW  [...]

Lacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang Gains Good Response

Ford Mustang unveiled its first car in 1964 at the New York World fair. To celebrate forty five fruitful years in this auto industry the company unveiled its new edition of muscle car called as the lacocca Silver 45th Anniversary edition car last June. To commemorate this occasion the company will launch this car in a limited number (only 45 cars for 45 years) This limited edition car will feature a unique Mustang look. This car is largely hand built and features a number of exclusive features. This edition is equipped with sunken headlights, slanted grill and low stance. It offers two engine options to the buyers, first the 4.6 liter V8 engine which generates 320 horsepower or an optional supercharged version that delivers 400 horsepower. Both the versions are well equipped with manual  [...]