Yearly Archives: 2011
2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i Features BMW's New TwinPower Turbo 4-Cyl
BMW's first twin-turbocharged four-cylinder is debuting in the BMW X1 xDrive28i. The X1 crossover is the first model to feature the new twin-turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that will eventually be offered in BMW's other models with the 28i label. In the X1 the turbocharged 2.0L puts out 245-hp and 258 lb-ft. of torque thanks to a high-performance twin-scroll turbocharging system,...
VIDEO: Tesla Model S Hits the Road
Tesla has released a video of the Model S during its first phase of road testing. The video shows the Alpha model driving through back country roads. Tesla Vehicle Dynamicist Graham Sutherland commented: "The first Alpha is amazingly agile for a car of its size. It has great handling balance and poised ride with communicative steering. Just goes to show...
Porsche is Developing a New 4-Cyl Boxer Engine
Porsche is reportedly working on a new 4-cylinder boxer engine that will be used in the Boxster, Cayman, a new smaller roadster and maybe even the 911. Outgoing head of R&D Wolfgang Durheimer recently confirmed at the Detroit Auto Show that Porsche is working on the new engine. Originally there were plans for Porsche to introduce a new four-cylinder...
Geneva 2011 Preview: Mitsubishi Previews Concept Global Small
Mitsubishi has released a preview of its new Concept Global Small that is going to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Concept Global Small is the concept model of the compact passenger vehicle that is planned for production in March of 2012 at the MMC's new third factory in Thailand. According to Mitsubishi, the Concept Global...
Mazda Minagi Concept Photos Leaked Ahead of Geneva Debut
Mazda is going to be debuting a new concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Minagi concept applies the styling of the Shinari concept to a crossover. Although details are scarce, the Minagi concept previews a new crossover that will be smaller than the current CX-7 in Mazda's lineup. It's likely to be named the CX-5. Stay tuned... Full...
Nissan Pulls the Cube from Europe
If you live in Europe and you've been planning on buying a Nissan Cube, you better hurry up and get one now. Nissan has decided to no longer import the Cube to the European markets due to exchange rate problems with the Yen and Euro. The poor exchange rates mean that Nissan is not making any profit on the...
Honda Puts the Turbocharged CR-Z on the Fast-Track
It's already been rumored that Honda is working on a turbocharged version of its CR-Z hybrid and now according to Autocar Honda is has put it on the fast-track for production. Buyer feedback has been strong for a more powerful CR-Z and according to sources the turbocharged CR-Z will be available in two versions: 160-hp and 200-hp. The engine...
Ford is Working on a New GT Supercar?
After a dinner at the Detroit Auto Show there is now speculation that Ford is working on a successor to the GT supercar that was built in 2005 and 2006. At a dinner with several journalists, Derrick Kuzak, head of global product development may have diverted a question about a successor the GT in such a way that may...
Subaru to Debut its Version of the FT-86 in Geneva
Subaru has announced plans to unveil a new rear-wheel-drive sports coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. It's widely known that Subaru and Toyota have been working together on a new rear-wheel-drive coupe that is often referred to as the FT-86. Although we've heard a lot of news about Toyota's version, Subaru has remained pretty quiet about its version...
Camaro Z28 Reportedly to Enter Production on January 1, 2012
Camaro5 is reporting today that the Camaro Z28 is officially going to enter production on Jan 12, 2012. Details about the 2012 Camaro Z28 were reportedly discussed during a recent national dealer meeting. During the meeting the Z28 was actually referred to as the "HP Edition." If the details are accurate the Z28 will be powered by a supercharged 6.2L...
