2011 Releases - egmCarTech

GM provides update on Chevrolet Volt development

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Chevrolet, Hybrids, Green News

Earlier this week, engineers and other members of the Chevrolet Volt team provided the media with an update on the development of the new plug-in hybrid vehicle.
There is less than one year to go before GM starts making the production Chevrolet Volt, according to Vehicle Chief Engineer Andrew Farah. The plug-in hybrid is scheduled to go [...]

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Valentino Rossi test-drives BMW M3 GTS, gets M3 sedan for winning MotoGP

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, BMW

Valentino Rossi has once again grabbed the MotoGP title and two honor his victory, BMW presented him with a brand new BMW M3 sedan and let him take a few hot laps in the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS.
“With his fleet of cars acquired through the BMW M Award, Valentino Rossi is a certified expert [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, ML450 HYBRID to debut at 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mercedes-Benz

At the 2009 LA Auto Show early next month, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will make its U.S. debut alongside the fuel-sipping ML450 HYBRID SUV, the first hybrid SUV from Mercedes-Benz.
We’re hoping Mercedes-Benz will offer some pricing details on the US-spec Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Earlier this week, it was announced that 563-hp SLS AMG will carry [...]

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2011 Buick Regal 2.0L turbo will be offered with a 6-speed manual

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Buick, GM

This just in – the 2011 Buick Regal will be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission. During an event this morning in Michigan, the press was allowed to take the new 2011 Buick Regal for a spin. On hand was a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged Regal with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Jim Federico, the man behind the [...]

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Chevrolet Volt engineers working on their days off to meet launch schedule

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid is scheduled to make its market launch in Nov. of 2010. It’s no wonder that engineers working on the Volt are putting in hours even on their days off.
“They’re testing, measuring and evaluating what is arguably the most important vehicle in General Motors Co.’s history,” reports the Detroit News. [...]

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2011 Mazda2 to debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mazda

Mazda announced today that it will unveil the US-spec Mazda2 at the 2009 LA Auto Show on Dec 2.
“Bringing Mazda2 to North America completes the bookends in our line-up,” said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. “With the seven- passenger crossover CX-9 at one end and the sub-compact Mazda2 at the other, [...]

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US-spec Chevrolet Cruze to be unveiled in LA, Volt sales plans will be announced

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News

GM announced today that it will show the U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at the 2009 LA Auto Show on Dec. 2. The Cruze will be joined by the Chevrolet Volt, Camaro, Equinox and other hot-selling Chevys.
The Chevrolet Cruze has already been launched in Europe and Asia and will hit U.S. roads [...]

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Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee rides around in Michigan

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Chrysler, Jeep, Spy Shots/Renderings

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was spotted driving around in Michigan roads looking rather nice in a matte-black paint job with black wheels. We’re guessing this is just a prototype of the next-generation Grand Cherokee making rounds at local dealerships.
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Refresher: The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG European prices start at €177,310

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Mercedes-Benz

Starting today, Europeans will be able to order the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for a starting price of 177,310 euros ($265,513 USD). Deliveries of the new high-performance Benz coupe will begin in Spring 2010.
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Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft [...]

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Report: Buick Regal to get GM’s new hybrid drivetrain later next year

Posted: Nov 13, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Buick, GM, Hybrids, Green News

Here is some more Buick Regal news for you guys. According to Wards Auto, General Motors is planning a mild-hybrid version of the Regal sedan for launch in the later part of 2010. The model will be the first GM vehicle to make use of the company’s second-generation hybrid drivetrain. The hybrid Buick Regal sedan will [...]