Yearly Archives: 2010
2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Puts Out 507-HP
Following the introduction of the Alpina B7, BMW has released the official details of the 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-turbo, which is based on the 2011 BMW 5 Series. The Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo s powered by a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 that puts out 507-hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque. The twin-turbo is mated to a ZF 8-speed sport automatic transmission. It...
BMW Releases 1 Series M Coupe Teaser w/ Video
The speculation can finally end, BMW has released the first teaser of the upcoming M version of the 1 Series coupe. From here on out it will officially be referred to as the BMW 1 Series M Coupe. BMW hasn't confirmed what will power the 1 Series M coupe, although it's been rumored to be the same twin-turbo in...
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 and CL65 AMG Photos Hit the Web
Last week Mercedes unveiled the 2011 CL and now the first photos of the CL63 and CL65 AMG models have leaked onto to the internet. The CL63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 with 544-hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It also rides on 19-inch wheels. The more powerful CL65 AMG is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo...
2011 Lincoln MKX Gets 19 mpg city/ 26 mpg highway, Best in Class
Ford has announced that the new 2011 Lincoln MKX has been officially rated at 19 mpg city and 26 mpg on the highway, with a combined fuel economy of 21 mpg by the EPA. Those numbers put the 2011 MKX at the top of its class. The 2011 MKX is powered by a 305-hp 3.7L V6. "The Lincoln MKX doesn't...
Nissan Releases More Teasers of 2011 Quest Minivan
Nissan has released more teaser photos of the next-gen 2011 Quest minivan that is set to go on sale in early 2011. It looks like the minivan segment is going to get a new lease on life with the recently introduced Toyota Sienna and the upcoming Honda Odyssey this fall. The 2011 Nissan Quest will officially debut at the Los...
Smart Upgrades the ForTwo Will Anyone in the US Care?
Smart has given its small (very small) ForTwo a refresh, but here in the US the ForTwo hasn't really been flying off dealer lots, so will any of the changes help it? The new ForTwo will be available this fall and gets new exterior colors, including a new matte finish. The the front spoiler, side skirts and the rear...
Infiniti Reportedly to Double Fuel Mileage With its Next Hybrid
Nissan has been slow to jump on the hybrid bandwagon and has relied on technology from Toyota. But Nissan is finally ready to get serious about hybrids and has developed its first in-house system. Even better, according to the latest reports the Nissan Fuga Hybrid (Infiniti M) will be Nissan's first hybrid and will have nearly double the gas...
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Headed to Dealers Ahead of Schedule
GM announced today that the much anticipated Cadillac CTS Coupe has entered production at Cadillac's Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. The 2011 CTS Coupe joins the sedan and sport wagon and officially stats at $38,990. Related Stories: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Starts at $38,990 and CTS-V Starts at $62,990 PRESS RELEASE: 2011 CTS Coupe Headed To U.S. Dealers Lansing Grand River Assembly adds latest...
2011 Volvo V60 Sports Wagon Officially Unveiled
Although many buyers in the US loathe wagons, Volvo has continued to sell them. Fortunately the boring square Volvo wagons of the 80s and 90s have given way to much "sexier" models like the 2011 V60. The 2011 V60 "sports wagon" is the wagon version of the S60 sedan. Volvo is going to offer the V60 with a series of...
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Officially Unveiled
Here's the first official shots of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. Mercedes unveiled the revised coupe today, which gets upgrades on the outside and under the hood. The most significant change is under the hood of the 2011 CL550, which gets a new 4.6L twin-turbo V8 that puts out 429-hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque. The 2010 model only put out...
