2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

February 17, 2010 Filed Under: Volkswagen
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. This Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way. The Touareg will also be the first and only off-roader in Europe by a German car maker to be available in a hybrid version. BODY CONCEPT Touareg is designed longer, lower, more spacious and distinctly... 

2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition

December 4, 2009 Filed Under: Subaru
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition

The 2010 WRX STI Special Edition suspension is adopted from the Japanese domestic market WRX STI spec C model, which adds a 1-millimeter thicker rear stabilizer bar, stiffer rear sub-frame bushings plus upgraded and retuned springs. The front springs are 16-percent stiffer, while the rear shocks have been stiffened by 29-percent. Available in early Spring of 2010, the first 125 units of the 2010 WRX STI Special Edition will be painted in exclusive... 

2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

October 23, 2009 Filed Under: Dodge
2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

Chrysler announced the all-new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups. The all-new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty will be available in U.S. dealerships in regular, Crew Cab and Mega Cab versions in five trim levels, ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie and Power Wagon in the first quarter of 2010. The all-new 2010 Dodge Ram is available with a starting U.S. MSRP of $28,165 for regular cab models, $31,415 for crew cab models and $36,865 for Mega Cab models. All... 

2009 Lexus LS 600h L

October 7, 2009 Filed Under: Lexus
2009 Lexus LS 600h L

The Lexus LS600h L is based on the long-wheelbase LS chassis, delivering nearly five inches more legroom than the standard Lexus LS 460. The Lexus LS 600h L is powered by the ultra-quiet Lexus Hybrid Drive system, which was combine a V8 gasoline engine with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) hybrid drivetrain. The system combines a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with two powerful electric motors and a large-capacity battery pack. The hybrid powertrain generates... 

2009 Holden Cruze

February 27, 2009 Filed Under: Holden
2009 Holden Cruze

The all-new Holden Cruze made its Australian debut at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show signalling the company’s latest entrant in the competitive small car segment. Holden Cruze is the first of General Motors’ new wave of global products and enters Australia’s small car segment equipped with striking road presence, advanced interior comfort and high levels of safety features. Powered by a 1.8 litre 4-cylinder ECOTEC petrol... 

2009 Volvo DRIVe range, C30, S40, V50, S80, V70, XC60, XC7

February 24, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2009 Volvo DRIVe range, C30, S40, V50, S80, V70, XC60, XC7

At the Geneva motor show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO2 emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system. * Volvo C30, 3.9 l/100km, 104g CO2/km * Volvo S40, 4.0 l/100km, 107g, CO2/km * Volvo V50, 4.0 l/100km, 107g, CO2/km * Volvo V70, 4.9 l/100km, 129g, CO2/km * Volvo S80, 4.9 l/100km, 129g CO2/km * Volvo... 

2009 Alfa MiTo GTA Concept

February 23, 2009 Filed Under: Alfa Romeo
2009 Alfa MiTo GTA Concept

A high performance concept of the new Alfa MiTo, the Alfa MiTo GTA, will be starring at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show in early March. In line with the famous GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerito) signature, (Alleggerito means reduced weight in Italian), the MiTo GTA Concept prioritises weight reduction, and the achievement of an optimum power-to-weight ratio. Considerable work has gone into lowering the vehicle’s centre of gravity; thus... 

2010 Ford Flex

February 13, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Flex

Ford Flex turns heads with its distinctive design – and in 2009, the unique full-size crossover becomes even more noteworthy, thanks to an available twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine. This all-new engine gives Flex V-8 power and performance feel with the fuel economy of a V-6. The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 produces an estimated 355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 350 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. In addition to the... 

2010 Toyota Tundra

February 12, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
2010 Toyota Tundra

Toyota debuted the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. On display are two new packages, including the debut of an all-new Tundra Platinum Package and the recently announced Tundra Work Truck. Value will be enhanced on all 2010 Tundra models with the addition of standard and optional exterior, mechanical, safety and convenience feature upgrades. The 2010 Tundras will arrive at dealerships... 

2009 Chevrolet Cruze

January 23, 2009 Filed Under: Chevrolet
2009 Chevrolet Cruze

The all-new Chevrolet Cruze, four-door coupé-like looks bring a new dimension to traditional, three-box sedan design. With its signature grille, concave shoulder line and ‘dual cockpit’ interior design theme, the Cruze features Chevrolet’s new global design language that is becoming a signature on all new products carrying the gold bowtie. The arching roofline, extending from the steeply raked windshield into the sloping rear pillars,...