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Alfa Romeo To Hit The US Shores In 2010

American auto fans have had a long wait, but finally the Italian sports car Alfa Romeo will make its mark next year. Some of the most sought off cars will finally touch the US horizon shortly. The 159 Sedan The four door 150 Sedan will be the first Alfa Romeo car to make its presence in the US. Its unique Italian Silhouette with a perfect blend of superior quality would offer a tough competition to the present American and European models. The 159 will be equipped with 3.2 liter direct injection V6 engine which would produce 260 horsepower.  It would be equipped with standard all wheel drive to compete with other Luxury auto makers in the US. The most exciting part about the 159 sedan is that it is a true luxury car with a base price of $34,000. This would make other luxury car  [...]

Sneak Preview : 2010 Infiniti FX

Infiniti is all set to enter production of its second generation FX edition. The 2010 FX edition would be available on sale from this weekend. To all those enthusiasts who have been eagerly waiting for the company to announce the pricing of the 2010 FX Crossover…. The good news is that you do not need to wait any more. The company has announced pricing of the new edition. The standard range with V6 engine powered FX35 and rear wheel drive will be priced at $42,400, while the FX35 will be priced at $43,850 and the premium FX50 edition with standard all wheel drive will be available for $58,400. The second generation model would offer options to the buyers to choose from, 5.0 liter V8 engine which would generate 390 horsepower or a 3.5 liter V6 engine which would generate 303 horsepower. Infiniti  [...]

Audi A5 Sheds Weights And Enhances Perforamance

The present culture seems to encourage everyone to lose weight to remain fit. This culture has been extended to the automobile industry also.  Audi has revealed its plans to reduce the weight of its A5 coupe by almost 220 pounds. Audi engineers have studied thoroughly before incorporating aluminum and carbon fiber constructions instead of steel. This combination would assist in lowering the overall weight of the vehicle. The lower weight of the vehicle would result in better fuel efficiency, emission reduction and handling agility. There are many new vehicles which are seen on the streets which are over weight due to the introduction of additional safety features and higher feature specs. Audi has tried to move away from this concept and redesigned the A5 with aluminum Audi Space  [...]

Alfa Romeo All Set To Launch Alfa Romeo Milano

Alfa Romeo is all set to launch the Milano at the 2009 Bologna Motor Show which will be held in Italy this December. There were many spy shots that have been taken to reveal its identity but the company has well camouflaged it to reveal finer details. However it is evident that the 2010 Alfa Romeo Milano edition would be crafted with a five door layout and share the new 8C inspired theme. There is news that the new edition will not get a new platform but will share Fiat’s C-Evo platform with the Lancia Delta and Alfa Romeo Bravo. It is expected that it will be equipped with a small four cylinder engine which would generate 120 hp. It would also offer options of 3.5 liter V6 engine which would deliver 265 horsepower.  There are rumors that after its debut the company will launch a GTA  [...]

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  [...]

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  [...]

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  [...]

Introduction: 2011 Mercedes Benz SLK

The SLK roadster has been a complete success from the time it has been launched and it has won many appraisals for parent company Mercedes Benz.  The SLK has received a mid cycle lift but its design seems to have lost the lust. The new design for the SLK is in the works, however this new model has been spotted numerous times on the streets of Germany where it is being test drived. There are a lot of details that have been gathered from the prototypes that are seen on the streets of Germany. This third generation of the roadster will have a sporty and less ornamental look. If news has to be believed the new model will have a stylish body with slightly longer front end and an extended trunk which would increase the cargo capacity, they will also be equipped with longer wheelbase to offer  [...]

The New Infiniti 2010 M Luxury Sedan Range Starts From $45,800

All the car enthusiast can rush to the showroom today all across the country to have a glimpse of the newly launched 2010 Infiniti M sedan. The price for the same were disclosed today by the company, they have also promised that the older model shall still be available for sale till any further notice is issued by the company. The 2010 has options to satiate different tastes. They cater to different segment of people from those who wish to drive a sport vehicle or those who are looking at luxury and performance. The 2010 Infiniti M sedan offers a choice of V6 and V8 engine. The buyer can also choose from the sports package or the available premium technology. The most important feature about this new car is that the price for the 2010 has remained the same as the last year which means  [...]

Hyundai Equus – The Luxury Sedan Will Be Available By End 2010

It is confirmed that Hyundai‘s luxury sedan the Equus will be seen on the roads in the US starting in late 2010. It is designed at a lower price tag as a rival to renowned luxury cars like BMW- 7 series, Lexus LS, and Mercedes Benz S class. There were early reports that indicated that the Eqqus would be priced at an estimate cost of $ 60,000 in the US. Lexus LS would be a tough competitor to Equus which is priced at $64700 which would include shipping. In South Korea the Eqqus would be priced at $50000 while the fully loaded version with all the high tech features would be priced $81000. John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO said that the new version was displayed at the New York Auto show and had received excellent response. The company has sent a fleet at various places  [...]