With the announcement of the official EPA-rated fuel-economy for the 2011 Ford Edge, which offers the best-in-class power and fuel-economy, FoMoCo announced today that the 2011 Ford Edge Sport (the top-of-the-line Edge) will also offer the best-in-segment performance with some impressive fuel-economy figures. Power for the 2011 Ford Edge Sport comes from the same 3.7L [...]
The BMW X3 was in dire need of a complete overhaul having been on the market without a redesign or re-engineering since 2004. Well, BMW today finally took the covers off of the 2011 BMW X3, which will hit BMW dealerships by the end of 2010 with production taking place at the company’s Spartanburg, South [...]
To those who were standing firm behind the Chevy Volt based on the 230 mile per gallon forecast, think again. That figure was calculated using a government formula that never got final approval. “We just don’t know right now” what the new number is likely to be, Micky Bly, executive director of global electrical systems [...]
Incentives play a huge part in the automotive sales game, as automakers tend to entice buyers into showrooms with them. Suzuki however, has put a whole new spin on the incentives game; they are actually paying people who test drive the Kizashi and then buy a competing sedan within three days. In order to claim [...]
“In the next couple of years, we will launch additional cars where we don”t currently have predecessors,” global sales and marketing boss Dr Joachim Schmidt told UK publication Auto Express. “Our current A-Class and B-Class will be replaced by a new platform for four totally different cars defining new segments for Mercedes.” One of the [...]
Audi has launched a microsite that teases the upcoming Audi A7 sedan – but unfortunately it”s in Dutch. The Audi A7 is expected to make its world debut next month at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show. Click here for more news on the Audi A7. Based on the Audi Sportback Concept, the Audi A7 will [...]
As Volkswagen AG sets its sights on Toyota in its quest to become the world”s largest automaker, it won”t soon be letting its guard down when it comes to Hyundai. VW CEO Martin Winterkorn lent specific mention to Hyundai”s having learned to build good cars. “I have the most respect for Hyundai,” VW CEO Martin [...]
Following the announcement of the 2011 Lincoln MKX’s EPA rated fuel-economy of 19/26 mpg (city/highway), FoMoCo has announced that the 2011 Ford Edge will offer the best in-class fuel economy and power just like its luxury sibling. The 2011 Ford Edge SEL and Limited, which account for 80 percent of the models sales, are now [...]
French automaker Citroen has plans to put two of its recent concepts into production. The two concepts include the Survolt sports coupe and the Metropolis upmarket sedan. The Survolt concept made its first prototype run at a demo last weekend at the Le Mans Classic race meeting. The model was fitted with an engine making [...]
After all the rumors and spy shots, the Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge made its debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting. The new 458 Italia Challenger will join the F430 Challenge in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli in the 2011 season, becoming the fifth model used by Ferrari in its one-make championship. Next year’s [...]
