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Mercedes-AMG GT To Be A Multi-Generational Car

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:37:00 +0000

The Mercedes-AMG GT has just burst onto the scene but already senior management in AMG’s headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany are talking about it being a multi-generational car and not a limited-production model like its gull-winged predecessor. Yes, while the SLS AMG was with us for just five years and AMG stating that some time will need to pass before another gullwing is introduced, the GT will be a mainstay in the lineup.
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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:03:00 +0000

Mitsubishi has confirmed that its Lancer Evolution will bow out of the market after the 2015 model year, and at this point it’s not clear what will replace it. Mitsubishi has said in the past that any successor to the Evo will be very different to past generations of the car, with many suggesting it will be a hybrid. Unfortunately, it may be several years still until we see a proper successor launched, as Mitsubishi has also said it won’t start development of such a car until it has suitable technology.

Jaguar prepares for a new compact sedan

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:11:00 +0000

Jaguar reconnects to sports-car roots
Brand markets its heritage with F-Type convertible, coupe

LOS ANGELES -- The F-Type two-door sports cars are allowing Jaguar to re-create its image and history as it prepares for a new compact sedan due in 2016, says the brand's vice president.

"We have been out of that space for 40 years since the E-Type went away," said Jeff Curry, brand vice president for Jaguar North America.

The brand is marketing its sporting heritage with the F-Type convertible and coupe "in a new modern context," Curry said at a press event here. About half of all F-Types produced will be sold in the United States, said company executives.

2015 BMW Z4 - Review

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 07:30:00 +0000

The 2015 BMW Z4 is on the pricier side of the roadster segment, but it offers a nice blend of comfort, sport, and technology.

The BMW Z4 has aged gracefully since its redesign in 2009, and it's currently one of the oldest designs in the BMW portfolio. We haven't seen many updates since 2012, though it does offer a new color combination of browns and ivories for the 2015 model year.

Volvo to bring Chinese make cars to U.S market

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:21:00 +0000

Just because the penetration of the American automotive market by Chinese brands hasn't quite happened yet doesn't mean that Chinese-built cars are far off. According to a new report, we could very soon see long-wheelbase Volvo S60s that were assembled in the People's Republic arriving on US shores.

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2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:12:00 +0000

Ah, my dear Lineartronic CVT. You're the crux of my emotional conflict. Just a year ago I was lauding my long-term Mazda CX-5's six-speed automatic. That 'box was a spectacular upgrade from the CVT bolted into my previous Nissan Juke SL that was loud, obnoxious, and almost unbearable.

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Tips To Extend Battery Life Of Your Electric Car

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:44:00 +0000

There is a general concern among buyers opting for electric cars as to how long their batteries will work properly. The hybrid vehicles or fully electric cars in India are equipped with lithium-ion batteries, the life of which depends on the amount of care taken by the user.

Compare the 2014 Scion FR-S in Orlando to competition!

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:36:00 +0000

How does the Orlando Scion FR-S stand up to competition?

Here at Toyota of Orlando, we love being able to examine how our cars stand up to their competitors. We know there’s a lot of research involved in buying a new ride, and it’s important for our customers to make an educated decision – after all, a car is a huge investment and one that will last you for years to come. It’s essential to know what you’re getting yourself into!

Mexican brand to launch in Europe with updated MXT and new Ford-sourced power unit

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:02:00 +0000

A reworked Mastretta MXT sports car will be revealed later this year, with plans to launch the Mexican brand in Europe from 2015 set to follow.The Mastretta MXT was originally mooted for European launch last year. But plans were put on hold while the car was prepared for low-volume type approval and a new power unit was lined up to replace the Ford 2.0-litre Duratec initially used with cars sold in Mexico.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:52:00 +0000

The Outlander PHEV is a Mitsubishi family affair. They took electric vehicle technology from the iMiev, "super" all wheel control (S-AWC) technology from the Lancer Evo and off road (SUV) expertise from the Pajero to come up with the new PHEV -- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Next-generation Porsche Panamera to get V6 and V8 engines

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:41:00 +0000

The next-generation Porsche Panamera, due in 2016, will usher in an all-new MSB platform with a sporty range of V6 and V8 engines developed by the German sports car specialist.

According to a report in UK’s Autocar magazine, the new architecture and powertrains will also be used in other Volkswagen Group offerings, including the next-gen Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur.

Porsche to replace all new GT3 engines

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:29:00 +0000

Porsche has diagnosed the cause of a fire risk that led to a global recall of its new 911 GT3 in February, but says it could take months to fix the problem.

The famed German sports car maker has traced the problem to faulty big-end bolts, with “loose screws” that join the piston connecting rods to the crankshaft found to behind catastrophic internal engine failures that led to at least two engine bay fires in Europe.

Upcoming Automatic small cars - Tata Nano Twist F-Tronic Vs DC Design Reva

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:23:00 +0000

The Tata Nano Twist F-Tronic will be equipped with an Automated Manual Transmission making it a semi-automatic variant of the petite hatchback. Post launch, the car can probably be tagged as the most inexpensive automatic car across the globe.

Geneva Motor Show 2014: the best new cars and concepts

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:44:00 +0000

The display of tailored luxurious automobiles, horsepower-heavy sports cars, tech-savvy mainstream vehicles and thoughtful budget run-arounds at the 84th International Geneva Motor Show reveals the complexity of the car industry.

Mercedes S-Class Electric Car Could Follow Plug-In Hybrid

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:22:00 +0000

Mercedes' chief of large cars Dr Uwe Ernstberger says that while an all-electric S-Class isn't an immediate priority, a full battery electric car "will be done in the future".

The car's battery pack is the perennial sticking point--Mercedes is keen to work on finding the right capacity and size to work for S-Class customers.

Quebec City International Auto Show, opens tomorrow

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:18:00 +0000

At the 2014 Quebec City International Auto Show, which opens tomorrow, members of the public will have the opportunity to road-test one of the 13 plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models provided by CAA-Quebec, including the Tesla Model S, Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF, to name a few.

Geneva motor show set to make tracks out of crisis

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:08:00 +0000

The Geneva Motor Show will kick off next week on an optimistic note as the long-suffering European car market appears to finally have swerved out of the slow lane.

Luxurious sports cars, high-end SUVs and city cars will be bumper-to-bumper at the show -- one of the auto industry's biggest and most diverse events -- as it cruises out from under the long shadow of industry crisis.

BEST USED CARS: 2006 Mazda MX-5, 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:16:00 +0000

(Editor’s note: TheWeeklyDriver.com is now 10 years old. We’re visiting our archives to review cars once new and now well-suited for best-buy status in the used car market. The 2006 Mazda MX-5 is one of our choices.)

Certain cars acquire their reputations via buyers’ gender or age group rather than the size, style, price or performance of the vehicle. Volkswagen’s Beetle and Chrysler’s PT Cruiser are surprisingly popular among women drivers. The Honda Element was marketed to appeal to young drivers, but it’s been successful among urban families who enjoy recreation.

Fiat Plans to Invest €9 Billion on New Models Built in Italy

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:13:00 +0000

Fiat Reportedly Plans to Put in €9 Billion on New Models Built in Italy, Will Kill Punto

Fiat Group plans to invest as much as €9 billion ($12.3 billion) on new models to revive production in its idling Italian plants and to end European losses, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Plans include focusing the Fiat lineup on variants of the 500 and Panda small cars and boosting the Maserati and Alfa Romeo brands with new models made in Italy. In doing so, Fiat will ditch popular model lines like the Punto. The plans were disclosed to Bloomberg by two unnamed sources.

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Jaguar F-Type Coupe May Still Get R-S and R-S GT Versions

noreply@blogger.com (Manmeet N) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:22:00 +0000

The new F-Type Coupe made its world debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the biggest surprise was the addition of a new R version . As the model was powered by the same V-8 engine used in cars like the XKR-S everyone believed that this will be in fact the alternative to the rumored F-Type Coupe R-S .

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Mercedes SLS AMG replacement to rival Porsche 911 Turbo

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 15:17:00 +0000

SLS AMG due for retirement next year, new £100,000 Mercedes SLS replacement due to go on sale in 2015

The latest spy shots show that Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance car division is putting the finishing touches to its new 493bhp twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 flagship sports car, which will replace the Mercedes SLS, nine months before it is scheduled to be revealed at next year’s German grand prix.

Developed under the codename C190, the new two-seater has been conceived to replace the four-year-old SLS at the head of the German manufacturer’s line-up when that car is retired in July next year.

Aston Martin launches the Production of the new V12 Vantage S

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:19:00 +0000

‘One 77’ was powered with a 7.3 litre naturally aspirated V12 engine that is capable of generating 750 hp of power at the peak that is absolutely massive. The aluminium body of the model was fully hand crafted and it sat on the carbon chassis. One 77 is capable of attaining 100 kmph speed from rest within just 3.5 seconds only and the top speed of the model is more than 350 kmph. It was quite disappointing for the speed freaks that the model is not a production variant anymore and in order to fill the decay, Aston Martin is bringing the brand new V12 Vantage which is a production variant.

Volkswagen unveiled the XL1 plug-in hybrid

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:04:00 +0000

Volkswagen unveiled the XL1 plug-in hybrid electric, which gets more than 200 miles per gallon, by American standards. Under European standards, the figure is 261 mpg, which the German automaker said makes it “the most fuel-efficient” production car in the world.

Outstanding Porsche 918 Spyder launched

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:58:00 +0000

The technologically pioneering Porsche 918 Spyder1) is celebrating its debut at this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

The super sports car with plug-in hybrid drive marks the beginning of a new era for sports car manufacturing. Never before has a super sports car designed for everyday use offered such an impressive dynamic performance combined with the fuel consumption of a compact car.

The Hot New Honda NSX

noreply@blogger.com (Kamal) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:50:00 +0000

We always like to talk about a car being awesome or amazing or even "the hottest," but so far we haven't come up with a good way to use all that heat. Lucky for us, Honda figured out that you could just use its new sports car, which will be debuting here as the 2015 Acura NSX, to make tea. A lot of tea.

Specifically, this looks like the racing version of the car, the NSX Concept-GT. It's incredibly loud, just like a race car should be, and it throws off a lot of energy. Enough energy, in fact, to boil over 20 kettles of tea. Like I said, a lot of tea.