2011 - 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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Cadillac CTS-V Coupe to debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Cadillac, GM

The Cadillac CTS Coupe is going to be released in May 2010 as a 2011 model year and will share all of its engine choices with the CTS and the CTS-V sedan. Bob Lutz confirmed back in July that General Motors was indeed going to offer a CTS-V Coupe, which we just learned will make [...]

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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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Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom could debut within a year

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Rolls Royce

We’ve heard about Rolls-Royce working on an electric version of the Phantom many times before. According to AutoCar, Rolls-Royce could have an electric Phantom on the roads within 12 months. That would be just in time for the car to make its debut at the 2012 London Olympics, which are being sponsored by parent company [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to offer more surprises, convertible and Black Series on the way?

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

We reported last week that the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG may spawn a smaller sports car that will compete against the likes of the Porsche 911. According to a senior source that spoke with AutoCar, the car is already in planning.
“Mercedes’ management has been very supportive of AMG’s efforts in developing the SLS,” the senior [...]

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Study: Electric-vehicle sales will hit 14 million in the U.S. by 2020

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Nissan

A new study called Electrification Roadmap predicts that there will be at least 14 million electric-vehicles on U.S. roads by 2020 and that EVs could account for 75 percent of all light-duty miles driven by 2040. The new study is backed by Nissan, FedEx, Coda Automotive and Coulomb Technologies.
“Up to now, electrification seemed like a [...]

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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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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Porsche

We have just received some new images of the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, which will make its debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show next month. We’ll be in LA live covering the show, so make sure you join us on Dec. 2 to see some live photos.
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