Yearly Archives: 2010
Toyota is Reportedly Working on a TRD Version of the Scion tC
The Scion tC is completely new for 2011 and now comes word that Toyota is working on a more potent TRD version of the coupe. 7Tune recently spoke to Toyota's Chief Engineer, Masayuki Nagai, where the engineer confirmed that Toyota is indeed working on a TRD version. The TRD version of the tC will receive revised bodywork, suspension, exhaust and...
Mitsubishi May Drop the Galant and Eclipse by 2012
Mitsubishi barely registers on many car buyer's shopping lists. So Mitsubishi is planning on fixing that by focusing on new small cars that will be sold worldwide, but at the expense of its current lineup. The future of the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor is not clear since Mitsubishi's current top priority is a new global small car that will on...
Paris 10' Preview: GM Unveils Chevy Cruze Hatchback for Europe
GM is going to expand the Chevy Cruze lineup in Europe with a five-door hatchback version. The automaker has released a few preview photos of the new hatchback that will most likely not be coming to the US. The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut at the Paris Motor Show in a few weeks. PRESS RELEASE: New hatchback is next chapter...
Ford Unveils 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew with Standard 6.2L V8
The popular Ford F-150 Raptor is getting a few changes for the 2011 model year. A new four-door SuperCrew option is now available in addition to a more powerful standard engine. "When we launched the F-150 SVT Raptor, consumers were blown away with the capability of the vehicle," said Jost Capito, director of global performance vehicles and motorsports business development....
2011 Dodge Durango Officially Unveiled
Chrysler has officially unveiled the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango. The Durango rides on an all-new unibody structure and has three rows of seats. There will be two engine options, the 3.6L Pentastart V6 or a 5.7L HEMI V8. The interior of the Durango was designed by the same studio that created the interior in the Ram trucks and new Jeep...
Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility Unveiled
Following the introduction of the Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan, Ford has now unveiled the Police Interceptor Utility, which is based off the 2011 Explorer. The Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility are going to replace the aged Crown Victoria Police Interceptor next year. The Police Interceptor Utility is powered by a 3.5L V6 that puts out at least 280 horsepower and...
GM's Next-Gen Midsize Sedans to Only Feature 4-Cyl Engines
According to GMInsideNews, GM's mid-size sedans are eventually only going to be offered with four-cylinder engines. GM is making an effort to downsize its engine lineup in preparation for the 2015 CAFE standards. This means that the next generation Chevy Malibu that is expected to arrive late next year will no longer be offered with a V6. It will likely...
Paris 10' Preview: Mazda Shinari Concept Debuts Mazda's new "Kodo" Design Language
With the departure of Mazda's design chief Laurens van den Acker comes the end of Mazda's Nagare design language. Mazda's new designer Ikuo Maeda is bringing a new design theme to the brand named "Kodo". Kodo, which is Japanese for soul of motion will debut on the Shinari concept at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The four-door Shinari concept shows...
Nissan Murano Convertible to be Named CrossCabriolet
Yup I guess it's more than just a rumor. Nissan is set to debut a convertible version of the Nissan Murano at the 2010 LA Auto Show later this year. It has now been confirmed that the drop top version of the Murano crossover will be named the Murano CrossCabriolet. The Murano CrossCabriolet will be the world's first AWD...
Toyota Announces Recall of 1.1 Million Corolla and Matrix Models
Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of 1.13 million 2005-2008 Corolla and Matrix vehicles to address and issue with the 1.8L four-cylinder engine. According to Toyota some of the engine control modules have been improperly manufactured. The engine could stall in effected vehicles due to cracks that could develop on the ECM's circuit board. There have been at least...
