Yearly Archives: 2009
Honda is Going to Increase Insight Production
Honda has just released the Insight Hybrid in Japan and the demand has been higher than expected (almost three times its monthly target). "The response has been overwhelming,” Hiroshi Kobayashi, Honda’s deputy chief operating officer told Automotive News. “We will have to increase production plans.” Honda is planning on launching the Insight in Europe and the U.S. over the next two...
Geneva 09' Preview: Nissan NV200 Small Van Unveiled
Nissan is planning on entering the small van market with the introduction of the NV200 at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The NV200 will be offered in three configurations: cargo van, 7-passenger van and a Combi version for people and cargo. The NV200 is built on a modified version of Nissan's B Platform and will be powered by either...
Geneva 09' Preview: Kia No 3 MPV Concept Unveiled
Next week Kia is going to officially unveil the No 3 MPV Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia hasn't released many details about the new car other than the fact that it features a unique extended windscreen and a panorama glass roof. The concept is also 4045 mm long. Expect more details next week. PRESS RELEASE: All-new MPV Concept heads Kia...
Geneva 09' Preview: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Unveiled with 240 HP
Alfa Romeo has officially unveiled the MiTo GTA just before its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in a little over a week. The MiTo GTA is powered by a 240 horsepower turbocharged 1.8L engine. Engineers lowered the weight of the car by using carbon fiber for the roof, tailgate spoiler and mirror housings in addition to employing aluminum...
Toyota HC-CV Unveiled at the Melbourne Auto Show
Toyota has unveiled the HC-CV (Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle) at the 2009 Melbourne Motor Show. Next year Toyota Australia is going to begin local production of the Camry Hybrid and to publicize it, Toyota has created the HC-CV for the show. The concept is basically the 2010 Camry Hybrid wish a modified front fascia, new wheels, decals and new leather...
2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet Unveiled
Audi has officially unveiled the 2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet. The droptop versions of the A5 and S5 will be in showrooms in Europe in the second quarter of 2009 and in the US this fall. In Europe engines range from the 160 hp 1.8L engine to the top of the line 333 hp supercharged 3.0L V6. There will...
2010 Jaguar XFR Starts at $80,000
The Jaguar XF, is definitely one of the best Jaguars in a long time. Jaguar has announced the pricing for the uber-fast version of the XF, the 2010 XFR that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. The 2010 XFR starts at $80,000 and is powered by a 510 horsepower 5.0L V8. At that price the XFR...
Geneva 09' Preview: Audi TT RS Teasers Released
Audi has released the first teaser images of the TT RS, which is the ultimate TT that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The TT RS will feature over 300 horsepower from ts turbocharged 2.5L five-cylinder. It's still up in the air if we'll get it here in the U.S.
Ford's Romeo Plant Produces is 10,000,000th Engine
Ford's Romeo Engine plant has produced its 10 millionth engine. The plant has been producing V8 engines since it was converted from a tractor plant in 1990. In 1990 it produced a 4.6L two-valve V8. The 10 millionth engine was a 4.6L 3-valve V8 that will find its way under the hood of a 2010 Mustang GT. Romeo now produces engines...
Saab Files for Bankruptcy and Asks for $1 Billion
GM has announced that Saab has filed bankruptcy in Swedish courts in an effort to reorganize the company and to become independent from GM. The reorganization of Saab will lead to the design, engineering and manufacturing being concentrated back in Sweden. But in order for this to happen GM needs to secure financing, which is the main issue. The Swedish...
