Archive for December, 2009

Rumors Reveal Chrysler To Unveil Its Electric Fiat 500 At The 2010 Detroit Auto Show

It is expected that Chrysler will launch two news cars at the upcoming 2010 Detroit Show however; the company is tightlipped about this demeanor. It is expected that they may debut the electric version of the Fiat 500 and the Lancia Delta Hatch back in Chrysler’s guise. The company has remained away from any media interviews before the launch as it is likely that either edition would stir discussions. Automotive fans are eagerly waiting to see what the Fiat – Chrysler union has on offer. Everybody is anxious to know what might be the final output of this inter brand activity. How would the new electric Fiat 500 look? How would it perform? are some of the most common questions posed by any auto buff. It is expected that the Fiat 500 will be built like the Micro Vett of 2008 which  [...]

Infiniti Reveals 2010 G37 Price Structure

Infiniti has finally announced the pricing of its 2010 G37 sedan and coupe which are now available for sale. The 2010 G sedan sports upgraded technology features, an all new silhouette and revised interior cabin to mesmerize the buyers. The 2010 G37will be tagged at a base price of $33,250. The 2010 G37 coupe also offers meaningful enhancements. This edition sports an upgraded navigation and entertainment system along with an improvised interior. This latest coupe edition will be priced at $36,050. The G37 Coupe and the sedan edition will be powered by 3.7 liter V6 engine and will be teamed with variable valve event and lift system which will generate 328 horsepower. Infiniti offers an option of six speed manual transmission or seven speed automatic transmission to all its buyers.   [...]

Volvo Plans To Introduce Electric Volvo C30

Volvo is an ambitious brand always working at future cars. These days with the rising price of fuel and global warming consumers are looking at buying hybrid cars which are eco friendly. Recognizing the growing needs of the consumers Volvo has plans to launch a plug in hybrid in 2012 and they are also in the process of assessing the feasibility of an entirely electric powered car. Volvo is all set to unveil this special edition of the battery powered all electric C30 at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. This new edition will feature advanced battery packaging with complete interior and full instrumentation. It will be powered by lithium ion batteries that can be recharged conveniently at any of the household power socket or special road side charging stations. It would take an approximate of  [...]

2011 BMW 7 Series To Sport Six Cylinder Engine

BMW has been successful in most of its venture and has created its own repute. The engineers are efficiently working hard to add new features to lure its customers. The company plans to introduce six cylinder engines in its 2011 BMW 7 series line up after tasting success in 2008 and subsequent updates this year with the introduction of M sport package. In accordance to the efficient dynamic engineering philosophy BMW will sport smaller twin turbocharged six cylinder engines in its flagship sedans. This husky engine would generate 315 horsepower and 330 pounds feet of torque.It is based on 3.0 liter block found in most BWW editions like 335i and Z4 drive 35i. The six cylinder engine option will feature in the 2011 BMW 7 series 740i and 740iL long wheel base editions only. BMW has not  [...]

Ferrari Reveals The Custom P540 Aperta

Ferrari is a brand that understands the needs of its clientele and happily respects their needs and demands. When they undertake a custom car in hand they do it with dedication and in the interest of the buyer and not only change the color scheme or materials. This can be seen in the P540 Aperta which has been designed on the lines of 599 GTB Fiorano for Edward Walson, son of the cable TV inventor. The P540 Aperta is his dream sports car which featured in the 1968 Fellini film Toby Dammit a movie which was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The P540 Aperta is a golden colored topless edition with lines like the C3Corvete at the rear end. This special edition is powered by 6.0 liter V12 engine which generates 611 horsepower similar to the one found in standard 599 GTB.  It is teamed with the  [...]

Unveiled: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche recently unveiled the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder at the LA Auto Show. The authorities at Porsche have designed the new edition with a much more powerful engine and with a slender body line. It would be available in the showroom by February 2010 and would be priced at $61,200. The Boxster is designed to shed approximately 176 pounds of weight which would assist in increasing the performance of the luxury car. Its silhouette is designed by lowering the car height by 20mm. The new edition will be powered by 3.4 liter flat six engine which would generate 320 horsepower.  It will be teamed with six speed manual transmission but would offer the option of 7-speed PDK automatic transmission. To offer a refined ride this edition would be equipped with high performance suspensions. This  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

The automobile industry is well aware of the ongoing alliance of Chrysler and the Italian auto giant and all car enthusiasts are eagerly waiting Alfa Romeo’s return to the US. Its upcoming model caries a lot of importance as it will be the base for the new Chrysler sedan which will debut in US. The new Alfa Romeo model will replace the hatchback that was sold overseas. Alfa Romeo has gleefully revealed its official tile. The new edition will be known as ‘2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta’. There are rumors that the company had proposed that the new edition would be called the ‘Milano’ but the name had to be swapped due to a dispute between the Alfa Romeo workers in Milan and Fiat. The workers were upset as the company had shut down its operations in Milan where it was founded ninety  [...]

Disclosing The Latest Details: 2011 Audi S1

As the New Year comes closer, Audi is getting ready to present its new compact hatch back car Audi A1 in the market. It would be an ideal dream car for all auto buffs that are eagerly waiting for this new Audi edition. Even though it will be launched in 2010 it will be known as 2011 model. We would like to inform that this new edition is a premium category car and would not be affordable like the Toyota iQ. It would compete against the luxury brand Mini Cooper. Insiders have revealed that to match the high performance Cooper S model Audi plans to launch the sport S1 variant. The S1 edition will be powered by a turbocharged 1.4 liter TFSI engine and will produce 200 horsepower and 221 pound feet of torque. It will be teamed with Quattro AWD and a 7 speed S-tronic dual clutch gearbox. It  [...]

2011 Mercedes Benz R Class Ready To Receive A New Facelift

All automotive companies are working hard to make themselves felt in the automotive market. Mercedes Benz is also working on strategies to maintain its brand name in the market. After the debut of R class, the sales figures of this edition did not satisfy the German brand. To increase their sales figures Merc offered a mild facelift to the R class edition. The spy cameras have caught prototypes of the 2011 R Class edition being tested in Germany. This is in fact the second planned update by the German company. The first update took place merely two year after the launch, i.e. during the 2005 New York Auto Show. The first facelift was executed to increase the popularity of the car. The facelift added a cheaper rear wheel drive model along with a flexible seven seater model to their line  [...]

2011 Porsche Cayenne Deciphered

The spy cameras have captured images of the prototypes of Porsches next gen Cayenne edition in Germany .The sketches which have been floated reveal various important details about the new SUV . It is known that this new edition will be called as the 2011 Porsche cayenne and will be available in the showrooms by May 2010. The new edition is smaller in size compared to its predecessor and is engineered on the lines of Audi Q7 and next gen Volkswagen Touareg. The engineers have designed the new edition with a smaller size looking at the demand and response that they received with the current edition. The sketches reveal that along with the size they have also shortened the wheelbase by almost 40mm and the height by about 20mm.  However, the exterior body line is crafted with taller waistline  [...]

First Look At The 2010 Impreza WRX STI Special Edition

The 2009 Los Angeles Show witnessed the unveiling of the latest hatchback from Subaru know as the 2010 Impreza WRX STI Special edition. Subaru announced that this special edition will satiate the likes of all those car fans that are ready to trade a few facilities to achieve a better handling performance in comparison to its predecessor WRX STI. The engineers have updated this edition with suspensions which have been borrowed from WRX STI spec C model. This new suspension which is employed from the Japanese domestic market will add upgraded springs (front springs stiffened by 16% and rear springs stiffened by 29%), 1 millimeter thicker rear stabilizer bar and stiffer rear sub frame bushings. This new edition will be priced at $32,995 plus $ 695 delivery charges and will be available for  [...]

BMW Goes Eco Friendly

These days when everybody is going eco friendly the automotive industry is also not left behind with industry leaders like BMW also moving in a similar direction. BMW is all set to debut three new models at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is estimated that BMW will unveil the all new Active Hybrid X6, Active Hybrid 7and the dazzling Efficient Dynamic concept car which was lately seen in Frankfurt. The 2010 BMW Active Hybrid X6 which is peddled as the world’s most powerful hybrid vehicle will pump out 478 hp and 575 pounds feet of torque. This edition is estimated to reach the windows late this month or early next month. The 2011 BMW Active Hybrid 7 is equipped with an advanced hybrid drive system that generates 455 horsepower and 516 pounds feet of torque.  This new edition  [...]

Spied: Mini Cooper Diesel S Edition

All Mini enthusiasts can rejoice as there is some good news for all you guys.  All those who have wished for a more powerful Mini Cooper diesel model might find their dreams coming true very soon. There were prototypes of the Mini Cooper S model that were seen in Germany which made a typical diesel engine sound. The images depict that the new edition will feature a centrally mounted exhaust and a slightly restyled front bumper. It is estimated that the new Mini edition would feature all the elements of a sporty Cooper S edition and the fuel efficiency of the Mini diesel. This sporty edition would generate an output between 140 and 150 horsepower. Mini has been tightlipped about their plans to venture into any such new model. Bur from the sketches and the information gathered from  [...]

Early Look At The Ferrari F70

It has been almost six years since Ferrari debuted its Enzo . After tasting the success   of this edition the company has released numerous new models and technologies but in spite of the numerous new editions, all Ferrari aficionados are eagerly waiting for the successor of the Enzo. The Enzo Successor is internally codenamed F70 and is being tested with two different powertrains. It is estimated that the new edition will be powered by a smaller twin turbo V8 engine which would generate around 700 horsepower and the other option is a twin turbo V-12 engine which would generate an additional 50-100 horsepower. Though Ferrari plans to move with the V12 unit for its new flagship model, the engineers are still working hard to match the tough emission standards for Europe. There is a debate  [...]