In Terminator 2, the T-1000 is made up of ”mimetic poly-alloy.” In the movie, Schwarzenegger explains how the T-1000 is more advanced than the terminator and is composed entirely of a mimetic metal alloy, making it capable of rapid shape-changing by liquefying and taking the form of other things. Well, it seemed like T-1000 was at [...]
Key Competitors: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze, Nissan Sentra. Power: 2.0L DI Ti-VCT 4-cylinder 155-hp / 145 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual, dry-clutch 6-speed PowerShift automatic. Availability: Early 2011. Pricing: TBA. Just a couple of hours ago we provided you with all the details and high-res press photos of the 2012 Ford Focus. We now [...]
Key Competitors: Audi A5 Cabriolet, BMW 3-Series Convertible, Lexus IS-C. Power: E350 Cabriolet – 268 hp / 258 lb-ft; E550 Cabriolet – 382 hp/ 391 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Availability: May 2010. Pricing: TBA. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet will hit nationwide dealerships just in time for the summer in May 2010. Buyers will have [...]
Key Competitors: Volkswagen Golf, Mazda3, upcoming Toyota compact hybrid. Power: 1.5L i-VTEC mated to Honda”s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system – 122-hp /128 lb-ft (123 lb-ft for CVT models). Transmission: 6-speed manual standard; optional CVT. Fuel-economy: 31/37 mpg (city/highway) for manual; 36/38 mpg for CVT. Availability: Second half of 2010. Pricing: TBA. After two concept [...]
Key Competitors: Nothing as of yet. Power: Synchronous electric-motor – 170-hp / 184 lb-ft. Performance: 0-37 mph 4.5 seconds; 0-62 mph 9 seconds; top speed 90 mph. Total Range/Charge Time: 100 miles / 4.5 hours. Production: Nothing planned. Joining the MINI E, the BMW Concept ActiveE is the latest edition to BMW’s Project i and [...]
Key Competitors: BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Power: 4.2L FSI direct-injection V8 – 372-hp / 328 lb-ft. Transmission: 8-speed tiptronic automatic. Performance: 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds; top speed 155 mph. Availability: Late 2010. Pricing: TBA. The 2011 Audi A8 sedan made its auto show debut today at the 2010 Detroit Auto [...]
Key Competitors: Jeep Wrangler and…well, that’s about it. Production: Nothing planned. As we mentioned last month, the Mini Beachcomber Concept is just another concept version of the Mini Countryman Crossover for those with an active lifestyle and for those who like to enjoy the outdoors. Mini has yet to confirm when the Countryman Crossover will [...]
Key Competitors: Dare we say – Honda CR-Z Hybrid. Power: 1.4L TSI – 150-hp / 177 lb-ft. With hybrid system – 177-hp. Transmission: 7-speed DSG. Performance: 0-60 mph 8.1 seconds; top speed of 141 mph. Fuel-economy: 45 mpg combined. Production: Most likely. Later this year, the Volkswagen AG will launch its first hybrid model with [...]
Key Competitors: MINI E, BMW ActiveE. Power: 82kW (111-hp) electric-motor. Performance: 0-62 mph in 10.5 seconds. Total Range/Charge Time: 93 miles / 8 hours (230V). Production: No mass production planned, 50 units to be built for testing. Today in Detroit, the next-version electric Volvo C30 concept was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto [...]
Key Competitors: Acura TL, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, Lexus IS. Power: 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged 4-cylinder – 260-hp / 260 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual. Performance: 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds. Production: 50/50 or 70/30. Ask and you shall receive – well, almost. While GM listened to us when we asked for a Buick version [...]
