Yearly Archives: 2010
New Entry Level Porsche Sorta Confirmed by VW Chairman
Martin Winterkorn, VW Group chairman gave Autocar the first official confirmation that Porsche is considering a new entry-level model. "The Porsche model range is firmly based on the 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Cayman, and it will stay that way. We are also investigating opportunities for a smaller sports car and a smaller SUV - but I cannot say more...
2011 BMW X6 Gets Twin-Scroll SIngle-Turbo Engine and Eight-Speed Auto
BMW is slowly announcing the updates to its range for the 2011 model year. The announcements have already been made for the 1, 3 and 5 Series models. Now it the X6 is next. The 2011 X6 is going to be powered by the new N55 twin-scroll single-turbo six-cylinder engine mated to an also new eight-speed automatic transmission. In...
Toyota Recalls Another 1.1 Million Vehicles
Toyota has announced that it is including another 1.1 million vehicles connected to pedal entrapment problems. Tuesday, Toyota announced that it would suspend sales of eight of its models that account for 60 percent of its sales until a solution was found. The vehicles added to the list are: 2008-2010 Highlander 2009-2010 Corolla 2009-2010 Venza 2009-2010 Matrix 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe This announcement brings the total...
VW to Launch New R Performance Division
During a drive event in the Austrian Alps a VW spokesperson revealed that VW is going to launch a new performance division, R GmbH. Inside Line was told "BMW has its M, Mercedes has AMG, and our sibling Audi has Quattro. This new R division will be our Quattro." R GmbH is an expanded version of the Europe-market...
Carlsson to Premier 753 Horsepower C25 Super-GT in Geneva
Carlsson has announced plans to unveil the 753 horsepower C25 Super-GT at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The C 25 Super-GT is a heavily revised version of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series. The 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 puts out an insane 753-hp and 848 lb-ft.of torque. According to Carlsson the engine could technically put out as much as 996...
Saab 9-5 Coming Next Quarter
Now that Saab has been officially saved we can look forward to the introduction of the all-new 9-5 and 9-4X crossover. "I'm happy for Saab employees and Saab customers all over the world," said John Smith, GM vice president, global planning and alliances. The 9-5 is going to enter production in April with US sales starting shortly after that. According to...
Next-Gen Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Ditches the Turbo For a Plug-In Hybrid System
According to Autocar the next-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is set to gain a plug-in hybrid system in place of the turbocharged setup it currently uses. The Evo XI will use the same platform as the PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid concept. A plug-in hybrid Evo means that the car will be powered by a 2.0L naturally-aspirated engine mated to an electric motor...
Honda to Unveil Next Odyssey Minivan in Concept Form in Chicago
Honda has announced that the we will get a preview of the fourth generation Honda Odyssey at the Chicago Auto Show next month. The current Odyssey was the best selling minivan in 2008 and 2009. Honda claims that the next Odyssey will "further enhance its hallmark qualities of innovation, quality, safety and fun-to-drive character while increasing its overall efficiency." The...
Mazda Unveils the Facelifted Atenza aka Mazda6 in Japan
Mazda has released the first official photos of the facelifted Atenza (Mazda6) in Japan. The updated PRESS RELEASE: Mazda Releases Facelifted Atenza in Japan - Enhanced environmental and safety features, driving performance, interior and exterior quality; 2.0L engine models qualify for Japan's eco-car tax breaks - HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Atenza (known overseas as the Mazda6)...
Geely Could Buy Volvo for as Much as $1.8 Billion
It looks like GM has finally come to an agreement with Spyker to purchase Saab, but don't forget about Volvo. Ford is still currently finalizing a deal wtih China's Geely to buy Volvo. According to the latest rumors the deal could be worth as much as $1.8 billion or as little as $1.6. In 1999 Ford purchased Volvo for...
