Archive | September, 2009
2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Audi S5 Sportback gets supercharged to make 333-hp

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Audi S5 Sportback gets supercharged to make 333-hp

- Key Competitors: Let us know what you think the S5 Sportback’s main competitors are. – Engine: 3.0L TFSI Supercharged V6 engine, 333-hp/325 lb-ft of torque. – Transmission: 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds; Top speed of 155 mph. – Fuel-Economy: 24 mpg. – Pricing/Availability: 57,900 euros ($82,761 [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Wiesmann Roadster MF5 lowers the roof in Frankfurt

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Wiesmann Roadster MF5 lowers the roof in Frankfurt

- Key Competitors: Really nothing like that out there. It will be produced in limited quantity. – Engine: BMW M5/M6′s 5.0L V10 producing 507-hp/384 lb-ft of torque. – Transmission: 7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG). – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds; Top speed of 192 mph. – Pricing/Availability: 189,500 euros ($269,712 USD). Only [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Hyundai ix35, otherwise known as the Hyundai Tucson

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Hyundai ix35, otherwise known as the Hyundai Tucson

- Key Competitors: Jeep Compass, Nissan Rogue, Saturn Vue, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape. – Engine/Fuel-Economy: 184-hp 2.0L diesel R with combined estimated fuel-economy of 36 mpg; 166-hp Theta-II with estimated fuel-economy of 28 mpg. – Transmission: 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. – Pricing/Availability:  TBA/Sales being in mid-2010. While we won’t get to see the [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (Wagon) comes to Frankfurt

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (Wagon) comes to Frankfurt

- Key Competitors: BMW 5-Series Touring, Audi A6 Avant, Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon. – Engines: U.S. will only get the E350 4Matic. 3.5L V6 making 272-hp. – Transmission: 7-speed automatic. – Fuel-economy: 23 mpg. – Pricing: TBA. Sales begin in the middle of 2010. Joining the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and E-Class Coupe in Frankfurt [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, we want it for our daily commute

2009 Frankfurt: 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, we want it for our daily commute

- Key Competitors: Audi R8, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe. – Engine: 3.8L 6-clyinder producing 450-hp at 7,500 rpm. – Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox. – Performance: 0 to 62 in 3.8 seconds; Top speed of 194 mph. – Pricing: $132,800 – on sale in spring 2010. There is not one thing about the [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, we’re in love

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, we’re in love

- Key Competitors: Nissan GT-R; Audi RS4; BMW M3; Audi R8; Aston Martin DBS; Chevrolet Corvette. – Engine: 3.8L 6-cylinder, direct-injected, turbocharged for a total of 500-hp/516 lb-ft. – Transmission: Porsche PDK 7-speed dual-clutch. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds; Top speed of 194 mph. – Pricing: $132,800 for the 2010 911 [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Volvo C30 is much sportier than ever before

2009 Frankfurt: Volvo C30 is much sportier than ever before

- Key Competitor: BMW 1-Series; Audi A3; Mini Cooper. – Engines: Range consists of four diesel engines and five gasoline engines. – Gasoline engines: T5 (2.5L) 230-hp – 27 mpg; 2.4i 170-hp – 28 mpg; 2.0 145-hp – 32 mpg; 2.0F (Flexifuel) 145-hp – 30 mpg 1.6L 100-hp – 34 mpg. – Diesel engines: D5 [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID concept steals light from ActiveHybrid 7

2009 Frankfurt: Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID concept steals light from ActiveHybrid 7

- Key Competitors: None… so far. – Power: 3.5L V6 mated to a 60-hp hybrid module and lithium-ion batteries with more than 10kWh of storage. – Transmission: 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds; Top speed of 155 mph. – Fuel-Economy: 3.2 l/100 km (combined) or 74 mpg in U.S. Terms. [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Saab 9-5 is slowly becoming our favorite Saab

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Saab 9-5 is slowly becoming our favorite Saab

- Key Competitors: Volvo S80, Acura TL, Cadillac STS. – Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel rated at 160-hp; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline rated at 220-hp; 2.8L V6 turbo gasoline rated at 300-hp/295 lb-ft of torque. – Transmission: 6-speed automatic. – Fuel-Economy: TBA. – Pricing: TBA. Will go on sale in 2010. The new 2010 Saab [...]

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GM planning to boost 2010 Chevrolet Equinox production

GM planning to boost 2010 Chevrolet Equinox production

According to Automotive News, General Motors Company is looking to increase production of its new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and is planning to assemble the crossover at a second plant. “We are studying how fast we can add another plant for the Equinox,” Bob Lutz said at a media event today. “For the time being, we’re just [...]

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