Yearly Archives: 2010
Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept Debuts at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Tokyo's version of SEMA, the Tokyo Auto Salon is taking place right now and this year Toyota is showing off the FT_86 G Sports Concept, which basically is a modified version of its upcoming RWD coupe. Besides the modifications to the exterior Toyota didn't release any official specs for the coupe. Make sure you also check out the video of...
2010 MINI Cooper and Clubman Models Get Power Upgrades
The 2010 MINI Cooper, Cooper S and Clubman models are getting a slight boost in power for the new year. Starting with the base Cooper and Clubman models, it now puts out 3 more horsepower from the 1.6L than last year, not really a big deal I guess. The Cooper S and Clubman S models now put out 9...
Jeep is Reportedly Planning Models Based on the Fiat C-Segment Platform
Chrysler is planning on using Fiat's C-segment platform as the basis for future Jeep models. The same platform is currently used by the Alfa Romeo Milano. The platform is ideal since it is available in two different lengths and can accommodate a four-wheel-drive system. According to Autocar, Jeep plans to use the platform for upcoming entry-level models developing them as...
2011 Infiniti G25 Will Not Get a Turbocharged V6
A few days ago it was reported that Infiniti is going to release a 2.5L powered G25 for the 2011 model year. At the time it was speculated that the engine would be a turbocharged version, but upon further research from the guys over at Inside Line, the G25 will not get a turbocharged engine. Instead the 2011 G25...
Lutz Talks About a Four-Door Corvette Based on the Holden Commodore
GM's Bob Lutz is constantly quoted in the media about possible future GM products. This time he is being quoted discussing Chevy's interest in the next generation Holden Commodore as a premium Chevy sedan in the US. "If we can pull that off and we have the next generation Commodore in as a police vehicle then we want to take...
GM Bets Big on its Full-Size Trucks
Trucks produce large profits for automakers, especially the Detroit automakers. The truck market has been badly hurt with the economic downturn, especially since the housing market is dead. But it will come back, which explains why GM is going to spend $1 billon bucks on redesigning its Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Chairman and Chief Executive Edward Whitacre recently...
Audi is Hoping to Sell 80,000 Units of the A1 in its First Year
Audi has released several teasers of the upcoming A1. Photos have also surfaced of Justin Timberlake filming a commercial with the small car. Well Audi has now released a video of new video with Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at Audi AG speaking about the new vehicle and how the automaker expects...
Chrysler Will be the Only US Automaker Running Commercials During the Superbowl
This year's Superbowl is right around the corner, which means the usual hype about the commercials is beginning and the advertiser list is starting to trickle out. It looks like out of the the three Detroit automakers, only one is advertising this year. It's a little surprising that it's going to be Chrysler, considering their current financial situation and...
Jeep Wrangler Will Not Get a Diesel in North America
The Jeep Wrangler is not set to get a diesel engine in North America in 2011. "We have no plans at the moment for diesel Jeeps in North America, although one of the things I've learned in this business is to never say never," said Michael Manley, president and chief executive officer of the Jeep brand. "I wouldn't rule it...
Chrysler May Kill the Sebring Name for its Midsize Replacement
Let's be honest, the current Chrysler Sebring has been a failure since it launched. It's styling was questionable and it was behind the competition from the start. So it's not a surprise that the revived Chrysler may not use the Sebring name for its replacement that is coming late next year. According to CEO Sergio Marchionne, when the new...
