Archive for September, 2009

Unveiling The New 2010 Roush 540RH

Roush has unveiled a new edition known as the 2010 Roush 540RH. The company proposes to produce this model in limited numbers to maintain its exclusivity. It is expected that the company would use the same power train from Roush stage 3 Mustang. This edition would be priced at $46,145, which is quite expensive for regular buyers. The company proposes to target all those customers who weigh performance over accessories. It is expected that the new edition would feature a 4.6 liter V8 engine. It will also be equipped with forged steel crankshaft and upgraded fuel pump, forged aluminum pistons and con rods, fuel injectors and fuel rails. This engine would produce 540horsepower and 510 pound feet of torque and will offer only manual transmission. The company offers a choice of 18 inch wheels  [...]

2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon -Working Towards Making Their Place In The US Markets

Cadillac is all set to launch the 2010 CTS Sport wagon and offer tough competition to its competitors like BMW and Mercedes. Insiders from General Motors have confirmed the news that Cadillac is all set to launch the CTS-V sports wagon.  All car fans will be happy with this news as Cadillac will launch the CTS-V in all sizes from coupe to wagon. Cadillac is targeting the European section which has a large potential for stylish wagons. To tab this segment the company just needs to build its brand loyalty and encourage its customers to buy their vehicles. There are reports which mention that these models have not gained much popularity in America. This is one possible reason why renowned companies like BMW and Audi have moved away from the high performance wagon market in the US. There  [...]

2011 Mazda 2- The Presumed Choice Of The Masses

The effects of the rising fuel prices can be directly seen in the sales of automobiles. There are many renowned companies who have started feeling the pinch of declining sales. Customers now prefer to buy smaller cars that are more fuel efficient. To cater to this growing need of the customer’s reputed brands like Mazda have started designing cars to fulfill the needs of the customer. Mazda is all set to unveil its Mazda2 in the fall of 2010. The Mazda 2 will be available in three and five door hatchback body styles. The sedan version would be limited to some markets only. It is rumored that Mazda 2 will makes its debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto show scheduled to be held in December. This stylish car which adopts the zoom zoom philosophy will be priced at an approximate $16,000. It  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

The sixth generation of the popular Sonata edition has already made its debut in South Korea snubbing all rumors of its debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto show. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata which is a mid size family sedan is estimated to be priced at an approximate $20,000. It has been designed at Hyundai’s orange County, California office. Body Style: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is designed with a larger body size stretching 19cms in length, 72 inches in width and 58 inches in height. The wheelbase of this edition would measure 110 inches. It adopts a fluidic sculpture body style which is very catchy to the eyes. Features: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata would feature a 2.0 liter V6 engine; however the US edition would feature a 2.4 liter Theta II GDI unit.  The engine would be teamed with six  [...]

Introducing The 2010 Mercedes Benz S400 Hybrid

Renowned brands like Mercedes are moving towards Go Green attitude and hence moving towards hybrid versions. The 2010 Mercedes Benz S class which was launched last year has moved from the production stages and is ready to reach the market. The Benz S class will feature a 3.5 liter V6 engine and a 15 kw electric motor which would generate 275 horsepower. The standard version would also be equipped with 7 speed automatic transmission. The S400 cannot run solely on electric power; however it provides a good gas mileage at 19 miles per gallon at city levels and 24 mpg on highway. The most impressive thing about this edition is that it is equipped with lithium ion cells battery which holds twice the energy in comparison to the nickel metal hydride batteries. The S400 has gained accolades for  [...]

Latest Information About The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander

The older version of Mitsubishi Outlander did not win many accolades but the latest version has already been the talk of the town. The latest 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the sportiest crossover that is available in the market. This car is basically designed to target couples and young families who are more fun loving and outgoing. Body shape: The new 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has been well crafted with idiosyncratic and hostile styling. The new style includes Jet Fighter grille which was earlier used by the company in their Mitsubishi Lancer edition. The physical body is well styled with reshaped headlamps and a new rear bumper and side sills. The well shaped front bumpers teamed with impressive side mirror fenders and bonnet offer a stylish and contemporary look to this new revamped  [...]

Curtain Raiser: 2010 Nissan Altima

Nissan has come up in the limelight with the recent news of floating images of their new 2010 Altima. There are some minute details about this Altima that has been leaked on to the web. The images give you an idea about the front of the car which are devoid of hook like headlight which are found on the 370Z and Maxima. The 2010 Altima carries a similar style like the 2009 version but still the 2010 Altima seems to be more bold and elegant. The designers have styled the body with blacked out fog light that surround the body. The wheels of the edition appear to have a split spoke design instead of the solid spoke that is currently available. There are rumors that the 2010 Altima will be equipped with six speed manual transmission and stability and traction control on the base trim. The  [...]

2010 Hyundai Elantra Very Economical At The Gas Pumps

Hyundai has worked effectively to see the market trend and have concluded that consumers are looking at buying cars which are economical at the gas pumps. Seeing the growing demand for fuel efficient cars Hyundai has made a smart choice on the Elantra sedan and has improved their fuel efficiency. Hyundai offers base model Elantra Blue after making some technical improvements. Hyundai boasts of improving fuel efficiency by almost eight percent by making engineering changes such as placing lower friction components, smart alternator, revised engine calibration and gear ratios. After working on all these combinations the company is able to provide a fuel mileage of 26mpg city levels, and 35 mpg highway with the standard five speed manual transmission while the older version provides 24/33 mpg  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Volvo C30

Volvo has released images of its ultra stylish 2010 C30 hatchback. The C30 three door hatchback will receive a facelift and the details of the new version are out before its debut at the Frankfurt auto Show. It is expected that this new 2010 Volvo C30 model will be priced at an approximate $24000. The company proposes to offer wider options to the buyers by offering numerous configurations with a wide selection of drivetrains, design details and equipment levels. The body style of this hatch reveals traces of the 2009 S60 Concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The designers have offered an entire new front design to body panels such as the front wings. The C30 carries a new embellish look which distinguishes it from the Volvo S40 and V50. The C30 includes latest features  [...]

Revealing The Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept

It is a very proud moment for renowned Auto maker, Bugatti as they are celebrating their centenary year and are also planning to unveil a super sedan.  The company had shortlisted three designs for the next generation Bugatti but the officials at Bugatti have confirmed that the 2009 Bugatti Galibier 16C is the latest concept. The company officials have decided that they would start production sometime in 2012 when production of the Veyron has come to an end. It is planned that this high performance saloon will be tagged at £ 900,000. The Galibier 16 C is planned to be produced as the lightest car in its class hence they will be constructed this model using a mix of aluminum and carbon fiber. The exterior body is styled with LED lights at each end. It is a style that is truly borrowed  [...]

Aston Martin And Mercedes Join Hands To Revive The Lagonda

The news of the failure of the Lagonda concept at the Geneva Motor Show has not diminished from the auto industry when an established player like Aston Martin has decided to revive the Lagonda brand. There are fresh reports of proposed partnership between Aston Martin and Mercedes. They would revive the Lagonda brand on the basis of Mercedes Benz S class. If they work in collaboration it will reduce the working time and also the overall costs which would increase the economies of scale in the formulated longer duration. It is expected that the company would launch the Lagonda sedan l in 2012 along side the next gen Maybach. It is assumed that it would feature a hybrid powertrain and borrow a W222 platform from the Mercedes S class. It would also feature high tech pre scan suspension technology.  [...]

South African Dealers Disclose That Audi RS3 Will Be Seen At The Frankfurt Auto Show

Going through the news disclosed by a South African dealer, Audi is ready to unveil its RS3 version in the Frankfurt Auto show. All the Audi fans will be delighted to hear this news as they have been waiting for long for Audi to stick its RS performance badge to the back of an A3 uber- hatch. This news which was revealed via Twitter feed of South African Audi dealer, Audi Cape town is however not confirmed by the officials at Audi. The German Car Blog has added another layer to the story. From the reports of the spy shots, it is clear that the RS3 version would not have any major exterior changes. It would however upgrade its handling and aerodynamics of the hatch and will be equipped with the same engine found in the TT RS. Spy shots reveals that the fog light area has been blacked  [...]

VW L1: A Hybrid Two Seater Car

Volkswagen has unveiled its two seater car at the recent Frankfurt Auto Show. This L1 a radical 170 mpg two seater car will be available in  the market for sale by 2013 .The officials at VW have announced that they would start production of their new model in the next year  and would probably limit their production. The company has plans to market these vehicles in Europe and Asia only. This small vehicle is not targeted for the US markets. The name L1 is derived from the European concept car which endorses all fuel efficient cars which utilizes 1.0 liter of fuel per 100 kilometers however, VW has designed the car in such a way that it offers a gas mileage of 170 miles per gallon. This L1 model is well crafted to keep its weight at bay hence it has been designed with a narrow body using  [...]

Lexus LF-A Rumored To Be In The Concluding Stages

Recently we noticed on the streets of Germany prototypes of the Lexus super car, which is known to be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show. The Lexus LF-A has been seen on the streets a couple of time so we can presume that this car has moved from the teething years and is somewhere close to the final stage. There were many rumors about its mechanical aspects, it is expected that this version would be equipped with 5.0 liter V10 engine and which would approximately produce 500 to 550 horsepower. It is expected that this sturdy model would sprint at a top speed of 218 mph.   This Lexus edition will also feature other important standard features such as six piston brake calipers with carbon ceramic discs, titanium mufflers and run flat Bridgestone tires. It would also be equipped with six speed  [...]