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Cadillac Tests Hands Free “Super Cruise”
Cadillac engineers are testing a feature to could ease the driver’s workload in freeway traffic. The new system called “Super Cruise” works like an autopilot on an airplane allowing the driver to relax, while the system steers, brakes and centers the car in the lane while driving under certain optimal conditions. Super Cruise is designed to ease the driver’s workload on the freeway, in both bumper-to-bumper traffic and on long road trips by relying on a … Read entire article »
BMW’s Smallest SUV With Sport Sedan Dynamics
BMW is filling the X1 space in its naming schematic with a sports sedan-like SUV joining the X3 and X5 models. The premium sub-compact debuts in the Fall of 2012 with a state-of-the-art powertrain, innovative features, selective design modifications and extensive interior refinements. The new 2013 BMW X1 will arrive in authorized BMW Centers in the fall of 2012. There have already been more than 275,000 X1s sold worldwide. Demand has been especially brisk in Asia … Read entire article »
Super-Fast Stock Chevy Camaro ZL1
One of the magic numbers in drag racing is having a car that will run the quarter-mile in under 12 seconds and that’s exactly what a showroom-stock Camaro ZL1 will do. In tests run by Chevy engineers recently, both the manual and automatic transmission versions of the Camaro ZL1 ran the quarter mile in under 12 seconds. The automatic did an 11.93-second/116-mph quarter-mile elapsed time and the manual ran an 11.96-second ET at 117 mph. … Read entire article »
Toyota Unwraps Next Avalon in NYC
Toyota pulled the wraps of the secretive 2013 Avalon premium mid-size sedan in early April at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. Re-conceived for a new assault on the premium mid-size sedan segment, the all new Avalon will offer improved dynamic performance, refinement and a spacious, comfortable interior with a new level of convenience technologies. The striking Avalon design was created by a young team of designers from Toyota’s Calty Design Research Inc. facilities in … Read entire article »
Ram Gets an 8-Speed
ZF, the famous German transmission maker, announced they will be supplying the 2013 Ram 1500 trucks with eight-speed automatic transmissions. The eight-speed automatic will be standard equipment on Ram trucks with the award-winning Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The efficient new engine and transmission is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy. The eight-speed (8HP) will also be offered on the famous 5.7-liter Hemi V-8. … Read entire article »
Cadillac XTS – First GM Car with Capless Fueling
Four years ago, Ford Motor Company was the first to introduce a new system to add gasoline to a vehicle without removing a cap, and now that system has spread to most of the Ford lineup. Now General Motors is announcing the introduction of a better capless fueling system on the new Cadillac XTS luxury sedan. “This new system has advantages for both the car and the driver,” said John Hamilton, Cadillac fuel fill systems design … Read entire article »
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Pikes Peak Motorcycle Challenge
“All Roads Lead to Pikes Peak” A Ducati Challenge Big news for Ducati fans and riders, Ducati is returning to Pikes Peak in 2012 for the 90th running of the “Race to the Clouds.” Defending champion and Pikes Peak motorcycle record holder, Carlin Dunne, will join six-time Pikes Peak winner,Greg Tracy, in an effort to defend the title for Ducati. … Read entire article »
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Ford Adds High Performance Explorer
Ford is adding its first-ever high performance version of the Ford Explorer SUV. Taking advantage of the powerful and economical twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V-6 engine, the new Ford Explorer Sport boasts 350 horsepower and four-wheel drive with a Terrain Management System™. “Adding an EcoBoost drivetrain to Explorer Sport delivers even more fuel efficiency and performance to the lineup,” said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer. “This is our highest- performance, most capable Ford Explorer ever.” … Read entire article »
Jeep Limited Edition Altitude
At the Houston Auto Show in January, Jeep® displayed a “blacked-out” production-intent Grand Cherokee concept and asked consumers to name the model. One hundred thousand entries later from the 2 million fans on Facebook, the company chose a winning vehicle name –“Altitude”. “The fact that well over 100,000 consumers entered our ‘Name My Ride’ contest reinforces the passion behind the Jeep brand, and its position as one of the most recognizable and popular brands in the … Read entire article »
Chevy “‘Automates’ Ecotec Turbo
One of the best features of the Chevrolet Sonic is the fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4-liter turbo engine, but it was previously limited a manual transmission – now it’s not. “Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L powerplant,” said Jim Danahy, vehicle line director and vehicle chief engineer for North American small cars. “Both in the Sonic and Cruze, the … Read entire article »
$24,200 Scion FR-S Sports Car
Scion officials pegged the price of the FR-S at $24,200 price tag, as the highly anticipated sports car gets ready to go on sale this spring. The FR-S, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport; will compete with the Mazda MX-5 and the upcoming Subaru BRZ which was developed jointly with the FR-S. Configured as a 2+2 coupe, the Scion FR-S is powered by a new 2.0-liter, boxer-style four-cylinder engine which was also developed jointly with Subaru. … Read entire article »
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Plan Joint Chinese Venture
Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, announced they have finalized the details on a joint venture with Chinese automaker Chery to build and sell vehicles in China. The joint venture agreement is subject to approval from the Chinese government. According to Automotive News Europe, if the plan goes through the joint venture will establish a joint research and development facility, manufacture Jaguar Land Rover- and JV-branded vehicles and engines, and sell the … Read entire article »
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Nissan Expands Van Lineup
Now that Nissan has established a U.S. beachhead in the commercial van market with the introduction of the full-size NV van series last year, the company is taking the next step with the addition of an all-new NV200 Compact Cargo Van. Making its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February, the smaller NV200 van fits the needs of businesses who don’t need the space of the massive NV van and are looking for … Read entire article »
Auto News: First CODA electric car rolls off line
“CODA: A classically styled all-electric zero emission sedan” If you happen to be in the market for a sensibly designed, all-electric vehicle (no spaceship styling here folks) then a CODA sedan may well be in your future. Coda artfully blends form and function in a no-nonsense packaging approach. … Read entire article »
Hyundai Triples Elantra Offerings
Just days after the Elantra sedan was named 2012 North American Car of the Year, Hyundai tripled the number of Elantra variants with the addition of a new coupe and five-door GT model. First up in the spring will be a slick new Elantra coupe, followed in the summer by a practical five-door GT hatchback. Both 2013models are designed with the same “Fluidic Sculpture” theme that made the sedan such an eye-popper. From the side, the Coupe … Read entire article »