AutoWeek Best of the Best 2011: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Several decades have passed since we handed out an award whereby AutoWeek editors picked the best new vehicles in a given model year. We've dabbled in things such as "America's Best," when we've asked you--our faithful, opinionated and knowledgeable followers--to vote on the best vehicle in certain categories. We drive hundreds of vehicles each year (including all of the newest hardware), report the cold, hard facts and give you our opinions about which vehicles are worth your consideration when the time comes to make one of life's biggest purchases. Some are standouts, some not so much. But...
>> READ MORE >> The fast and the luxurious models from a wide range of carmakers sold briskly in 2010, offering heart to enthusiasts that their favorite drives have bright outlooks and that the auto business is on the rebound. Let's start with the muscle cars: As predicted in December, Chevrolet's Camaro sales topped the Ford Mustang's numbers for the first time in 25 years. In the Camaro's first full year since production ended after the 2002 model year, Chevy rung up 81,299 Camaro sales, beating Mustang by 7,583 cars. Experts attribute this to pent-up demand for the Chevy.The third horse in the Detroit...
>> READ MORE >> It was a solid year for Ferrari in the burgeoning Chinese car market in 2010, as the Italian dream maker racked up its most impressive sales in that country with a tally of 300 cars. Sales were up almost 50 percent compared with 2009 results. With 10 current dealerships and the addition of some new business partners, Ferrari expects the added sales for Hong Kong and Taiwan will elevate the region to one of the company's top five international markets.Additionally, to mark the occasion, Ferrari will have a celebration in Shanghai on Jan. 14 for the 999th client as a tribute to the Chinese...
>> READ MORE >> Two more carmakers have connected their customers to the cloud. Hyundai introduced its Blue Link platform at the Consumer Telematics Show, held the day before the Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Toyota revealed details of its coming Entune system at CES. And OnStar, which in many ways originated the idea of the connected car for the masses, announced it is expanding beyond General Motors vehicles.Hyundai’s Blue Link is an embedded platform, meaning it comes built in to the car instead of running through a mobile phone. It’s Hyundai’s first such...
>> READ MORE >> The fast and the luxurious models from a wide range of carmakers sold briskly in 2010, offering heart to enthusiasts that their favorite drives have bright outlooks and that the auto business is on the rebound. Let's start with the muscle cars: As predicted in December, Chevrolet's Camaro sales topped the Ford Mustang's numbers for the first time in 25 years. In the Camaro's first full year since production ended after the 2002 model year, Chevy rung up 81,299 Camaro sales, beating Mustang by 7,583 cars. Experts attribute this to pent-up demand for the Chevy.The third horse in the Detroit...
>> READ MORE >> TomTom’s Go 2505 M Live navigation system debuted on Wednesday at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.The new system will be the first to offer TomTom’s HD traffic service, which provides drivers with accurate information for all major roads in real time and which updates every two minutes.The new system also includes voice recognition and Bluetooth hands-free calling.The Go 2505 M Live will go on sale in mid-2011 for a suggested retail price of $349. Each until will come with a free trial subscription....
>> READ MORE >> Not sure what to do with those extra Best Buy gift cards left over from the holidays? Consider picking up OnStar as a stocking stuffer for next year.General Motors will sell its safety and communications technology in mirror units available at Best Buy starting in the spring. They will cost $299, plus installation which is expected to run $75 to $100. Service plans will be offered for $18.95 a month, or $199 a year. More retailers will be announced later.OnStar launched in 1996 and offers crash response, navigation, stolen-vehicle assistance and hands-free calling, among other features. It's...
>> READ MORE >> OnStar and Verizon are debuting a prototype Buick LaCrosse at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that offers a range of futuristic technologies.The spy-tech features include cameras that monitor activity around the car which can be viewed from a smartphone and a computer, and an impact-detection system that can replay a video clip of fender-benders.There also are enhanced voice commands to access Web sites, including YouTube, Twitter and Wikipedia, and an electronic owner's manual for the car that's streamed onto the dashboard. There's also a way to make a video call with Skype and a...
>> READ MORE >> The last Mercury--a Grand Marquis--rolled off the production line Tuesday at Ford Motor Co.'s assembly plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, marking the official end of another Detroit brand.The sedan will be shipped as part of a fleet order, Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans said. Ford is eliminating Mercury to focus on two core brands, Ford and Lincoln.Snowstorms delayed parts shipments to the plant, pushing production of the final Grand Marquis into the new year. It came off the line at around 8 a.m.The Grand Marquis had been produced for 25 years at St. Thomas.The plant will continue to build the...
>> READ MORE >> General Motors has stopped making the Cadillac SRX turbo crossover because of low sales.The turbo version made up 5 to 10 percent of SRX model sales since its debut in December 2009, Cadillac spokeswoman Robyn Henderson said Monday. In 2010, GM sold 45,229 SRX units through November, the most recent data available.The SRX turbo has been removed from the dealer order guide but customers will be able to buy vehicles already on dealer lots, Henderson said. She said the company built enough turbo units to continue sales through 2011, based on previous sales projections.The turbo option comes with ...
>> READ MORE >> Vittorio Jano provided Alfa Romeo with engineering leadership that produced a series of all-conquering racing cars, beginning with the P2 Grand Prix car. The 6C 1500 and 1750 won the Mille Miglia from 1928 to 1930, while the 8C 2300 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four consecutive years, from 1931 to 1934. Alfa continued to dominate the Mille Miglia with uninterrupted victories from 1932 to 1938. The Jano-designed Alfa Romeo Tipo B/P3 won its first race and totaled six victories in 1932, raced by Alfa Corse and driven by Tazio Nuvolari and Rudolf Caracciola. Scuderia Ferrari, created by former...
>> READ MORE >> Ford is recalling almost 15,000 vehicles, including some 2011 F-Series pickups, 2011 Lincoln MKXs and 2011 Ford Edges, to fix an electrical short in a body-control module that could cause a fire.Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that modules built during a six-day period by a supplier could be faulty. So far, no injuries, crashes or fires have been reported.The body-control modules keep checks on all systems from oil pressure to coolant temperatures. In this recall, it was a shared module that affected all three models. Ford will inform owners of the recalled...
>> READ MORE >> WITH VIDEO -- It wouldn't be Christmas without the Horseless Carriage Club of Southern California's Holiday Motoring Excursion. Or at least, it wouldn't be the first Sunday after Christmas without it. For the last 55 years, the owners of pre-1916 automobiles have lined up somewhere in the greater Pasadena area and just driven around. There is a starting point and a couple of stops for doughnuts and lunch, but the idea has always been to take these beautiful (and a few less so) Brass Era cars out on the road and drive them as they were meant to be driven: slowly but with glee.It started in...
>> READ MORE >> 
2010 KIA Pride Facelift Indonesia To Launch2010 KIA Pride Facelift is preparing by PT KIA Mobil Indonesia (KMI) to fight with
Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift,
Mazda2, and
Hyundai i-20.
Hatchback KIA Pride Facelift would be provided with engine 1,400cc DOHC so fuel efficiency.
The five door hatchback looks sporty and would be competitive price such as KIA Picanto. However, the price of KIA Pride Facelift would be announced on the launching day.
Honda Jazz Si Harga Price UK Comes More Sporty
Honda Jazz Si Harga Price UK Comes More SportyHonda Jazz Si is new type of Honda Jazz that launched in UK.
Honda Jazz Si comes more sporty and powered with engine capacity 1,200cc and 1,400cc.
The transmission choice of new Honda Jazz Si is only available in manual.
Honda Jazz Si price is about 12.835 poundsterling for Honda Jazz Si 1.200 cc and 13.510 poundsterling for Jazz Si 1.400 cc.
McLaren MP4-12C, Luxury Car Only 1000 units
McLaren MP4-12C, Luxury Car Only 1000 unitsMcLaren MP4-12C, the luxury car reported has been ordered more than 1600 applications.
The car that will available 1,000 units only, is to be launched about next year 2011.
The supercar would powered with engine V8 Twin Turbo 3.8 liter and 7-Shift Seamless dual-clutch gearbox (SSG) transmission.
The power produced is up to 600 hp and acceleration from 0-100 km/hour only in3 detik with max speed 200 mph.
The price projection of McLaren MP4-12C is between 1.7-2.3 billion rupiah.
Yamaha Xeon, is 2010 Yamaha Mio 125 Indonesia?Yamaha Xeon, is 2010 Yamaha Mio 125 Indonesia?Yamaha rumored has registered the new motorcycle named Yamaha Xeon in Indonesia.
The new Yamaha Xeon registered rumored has engine 124.9 cc.
However, there is no further information about it, but emerging speculation said that Yamaha Xeon is
New Yamaha Mio 125.
New Armada Evobus, High Class
New Armada Evobus, High ClassPT Mekar Armada Jaya (New Armada) launched a high class bus, Evobus, at the Indonesia International Bus, Truck, and Components Exhibition 2010(IIBT) at JiExpo, Kemayoran Jakarta.
Evobus owns length 12 meter and equipped with electric mirror, GPS navigation, rear view camera, up spoiler and 2 units LCD 19 inch.
The passenger capacity of Evobus is 43 persons.
The Evabus cost per unit is 1 billion rupiah and 300 million rupiah for the body only.
2010 Proton New Persona Elegance, With Campro IAFM Technology and ABS & EBD Braking System
2010 Proton New Persona Elegance, With Campro IAFM Technology and ABS & EBD Braking SystemProton have released their new lineup 2010 New Persona Elegance with interesting exterior and sporty design.
The engine of Proton New Persona Elegance is 1,600 cc in manual 5-speeds and automatic 4-speeds transmission with Campro IAFM Technology and give off power of 110 hp at 6500 rpm rotation with a torque of 148 Nm at 4000 rpm.
The new changes of New Personal Elegance are New Headlamp LED, bodykit, spoiler, fog lamps, chrome door handles, and ABS & EDB braking system.
The price of estimation of New Persona Elegance is about between 128 and 164 million rupiah.
2010 Volvo S40 Indonesia To Come This Year
2010 Volvo S40 Indonesia To Come This Year2010 Volvo S40 indicated to come in Indonesia after PT Indobuana Autoraya (IBAR) reported interest to bring this car about this year, although the exact coming date still uncertain.
The Volvo S40 would like complete the Volvo car in Indonesia after previously IBAR confirmed to bring
Volvo S60 and
Volvo SUV XC60.
The 2010 Volvo S40 series will be equipped with engine 2.4 liter 4 cylinder to made power 168 hp at 6.000 rpm with torque up tp170 lb-ft at 4.400 rpm.
Nissan Leaf EV With Regenerative Braking System
Nissan Leaf EV With Regenerative Braking SystemNissan Leaf EV is a hatchback powered by a 107 HP electric motor with lithium-ion battery pack that pack can be charged through any home outlet providing a driving range of over 160km or 100 miles.
Nissan Leaf EV also equipped with regenerative braking system that would recycle the energy that had been blown engine braking when drivers do into new energy sources for the car.
So that, the regenerative braking system become the advantage of this electric car.
Nissan Leaf EV reported has launch in Japan with price about USD38,667 - USD44,191.
Volvo S60, New Sedan from Volvo would come in Indonesia March 19, 2010 by Admin · 1 Comment
Volvo S60, New Sedan from Volvo would come in IndonesiaOne more, a Volvo car confirmed by PT Indobuana Auto Raya (IBAR) also confirmed to come in Indonesia Volvo S60, after IBAR confirmed about the coming of
Volvo XC60.
Sedan Volvo S60 indicated to launch in Indonesia about 3rd quarter of 2010.
The premium car would come is 2.0 liter and 1.6 liter.
However, there is no detail information about it including the price prediction of Volvo S60.
0 comments:
Post a Comment