Yearly Archives: 2011
2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Photos Leaked
We aren't supposed to officially see the 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible until it is officially unveiled at the New York Auto Show in March, but here are the first set of leaked photos. From these photos it looks like Chrysler attempted to make many of the same changes to the convertible that the sedan received. The styling changes improve the...
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the third generation 2012 SLK. "The new SLK embodies the role of the trend-setter like no other car", says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. "I am convinced that with its passionate design, its high-quality interior and its modesty at the fuel station it...
Next-Gen Kia Rio to Debut in Geneva…Teaser Photos Released
Kia has announced that the next-generation Kia Rio will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Kia has also released a few teaser photos of what we will see at the show. Described by Kia's Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, as 'sporty and elegant, the next Rio will be longer, lower and wider than the current Rio. "Downsizing is becoming...
BMW X1 Launch Delayed Until Fall 2011
Are you still waiting patiently for BMW's newest crossover, the X1 to show up in BMW dealers? Well you are going to have to wait a little longer. BMW originally planned on introducing the compact crossover in early 2011, but now its been pushed back to the fall of 2011. What is the cause of the delay? Well it looks...
BMW Z4 to Get 4-Cyl Turbo That Will Replace the Base Six-Cyl
Automobile Magazine just posted an interesting tweet this morning. The very short tweet basically confirmed that the BMW Z4 is going to be getting a new engine. The naturally-aspirated 3.0L inline-six that powers the Z4 sDrive30i is going to be replaced by a new turbocharged 4-cylinder. Forum, ZPost is claiming that the base Z4 will soon be powered by two...
Chrysler CEO Sees Only One Minivan in Chrysler's Future Plus Something Smaller
Chrysler currently has two minivans in its lineup, the Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan, but according to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler is only going to have one in the future. The current plan is to have all all Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep showrooms at a single dealership, which will make it confusing for buyers to try to choose...
Jeep is Getting a Pickup…Well Sort of
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne stated in a round table discussion this morning that Jeep will soon be getting a new "mulitpurpose" vehicle, which will have a pickup truck-like bed. Marchionne recalled the 2005 Gladiator concept, "I like that vehicle. I liked it the first day I saw it. There's a better than 50 percent chance that you'll get one. Regardless...
Audi Registers SQ5 and RSQ5 Names…Hotter Q5s on the Way
It looks like Audi is planning on releasing sportier versions of the Q5 crossover since Audi just registered the SQ5 and RSQ5 names. It's been rumored for a while that Audi is planning on introducing S and RS versions of the Q5 crossover, so the fact that Audi recently registered both names confirms it. Of course it's not known...
Honda Fit Shuttle Brochure Leaked…A More Wagon-Like Fit
The Honda Fit is incredibly popular due to its efficient design and the fact that it's actually fun to drive. A slew of photos recently leaked onto the internet that reveal a new variant of the Fit, named the Fit Shuttle. The Fit Shuttle is basically a wagon version of the Fit with its longer body and taller roofline....
Ford to Add 7,000 Workers to US Workforce in the Next Two Years
Ford has announced plans to add more than 7,000 hourly and salaried jobs in the next two years in the US. This year alone Ford plans on adding nearly 4,000 hourly jobs at several U.S. plants, which includes 1,800 at the Louisville Assembly Plant, which is going to produce the next-generation Ford Escape late in the year. "Ford is...
