Yearly Archives: 2010
2011 Hyundai Elantra Almost Unveiled Before LA Auto Show
The all-new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is going to be officially unveiled next week at the LA Auto Show, but we got a little tease of the new Elantra despite Hyundai's PR guy Dan Bedore's attempts at trying to cover it up. Even though this is a "sneak peek" of the 2011 Elantra we actually already know what to expect since...
VIDEO: Audi Q5 Hybrid Revealed Ahead of LA Unveiling
Audi has released the first official details of the 2011 Audi Q5 hybrid before its official unveiling at the LA Auto Show. Outside there aren't really any changes to differentiate it from the the non-hybrid Q5 other than a new set of wheels. Under the hood is what counts and the Q5 hybrid is powered by a 2.0L TFSI engine...
Production Version of the Honda New Small Vehicle Concept to Debut in Thailand
Honda is going to unveil the production version of its New Small Vehicle Concept at the Thailand International Motor Expo later this month. The concept was originally unveiled in New Delhi earlier this year. The New Small Vehicle Concept is set to go on sale in India and Thailand in 2011 with a small $10,000 price tag. Since Honda loves...
Jeep Wrangler to Get Pentastar V6 for the 2012 MY
Chrysler's CEO Sergio Marchionne recently confirmed that the Jeep Wrangler is slated to get Chrysler's new 3.6L Pentastar V6, but it won't happen until the 2012 model year. The Pentastar V6 debuted first in the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and is now making its way through the rest of the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models. Unfortunately even though the...
Honda CR-Z Wins Car of the Year Japan 2010-2011
The Honda CR-Z hybrid may not be exactly what we hoped for in the US, but the small hybrid has been awarded the Car of the Year Japan 2010-2011 by the Japan Car of the Year Executive Committee. Takanobu Ito, President and CEO, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. stated, "We are very proud that the CR-Z has been selected from the...
Jeep Grand Cherokee Platform to be Used for a Maserati SUV
The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in June and its been a success for Chrysler with sales up 291 percent in October from a year ago. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of both Chrysler and Fiat recently stated that he is looking to expand the use of the Grand Cherokee's platform. The new Dodge Durango that goes on sale next month uses...
US-Spec Mitsubishi i-MIEV Unveiled Before LA Debut
Mitsubishi has released three photos of the all-electric US-spec i-MIEV, which is larger than the Japanese and European versions. It's actually 11.2 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the JDM version. It also has different front and rear bumpers. Inside the i-MIEV features a two-tone color scheme. Mitsubishi is targeting an on-sale date near the end...
Mercedes-Benz Confirms Production of the CLS Shooting Brake
Mercedes-Benz has officially confirmed that the CLS Shooting Brake concept will enter production in 2012. Production will take place at Mercedes-Benz Plant in Sindelfingen. The CLS Shooting Break concept was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. The production version will be powered by the same engines as the CLS sedan. Related Stories: 2012...
Chrysler Posts Operating Profit of $239 Million for Q3
Chrysler has announced a third-quarter operating profit of $239 million due in large part to a 5.2 percent increase in revenue from Q2 to $11 billion in Q3. The good news from Chrysler is largely due to all of the new products that are being released. Sales in Q3 jumped up by 20 percent. Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of...
VW Jetta R in the Works?
VW is looking to expand its R performance range. At the recent Jetta launch in Munich, VW showed off a version of the Jetta powered by a 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed DSG and 4Motion all-wheel-drive. Although an R version of the Jetta hasn't officially been signed off on, its a possibility. VW's R&D chief, Ulrich Hackenberg recently stated...
