Archive for September, 2009

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  [...]

Latest Information About The 2010 Volkswagen Golf R

Many VW fans might be upset over the thought they would never be able to see the VW Scirocco R again but Volkswagen has kept its word and presented the new 2010 Golf R. this edition would feature the same power plant as its successors, however it would add the 4 motion all wheel drive system. The new Golf R edition would feature a 2.0 liter TSI four cylinder engine which would generate 265 horsepower and a maximum torque of 258 pound feet. It would sprint from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds at a top speed of 155mph. This model is teamed with 6 speed manual transmission and it offers a good fuel mileage of 27.7 mpg. Body style: The Volkswagen 2010 Golf R will be styled similar to R32. The LED daytime running lights and tail lights at the rear end offers stylish and modern look. It  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Aston Martin Rapide

The 2009 Frankfurt Show is abounded by newer varieties of vehicles. The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is an example of the same. The company has unveiled all official information and details about the car, though it would be available for sale at the end of the year. The prototypes of this car were seen at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. The production of the Rapide is now complete and there is very little difference between the show car and the produced version. Aston Martin will start sales early next year through its 125 strong dealership network. The price of this model will be confirmed only after its Frankfurt debut, however it is estimated that it will be priced around $200,000. Aston Martin Rapide Body style: The new Aston Martin has been designed with its signature element of the  [...]