General Motors Puts a Price on The Chevrolet Volt

General Motors has announced the price of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. US$41,000 (AU$45,500) as a starting price. Not bad for a plug-in hybrid. It’ll go on sale in the US in October/November.

The plug-in hybrid is also an eligible vehicle under the American government’s federal tax credit system, which means US$7500 in the pocket for any buyer. General Motors is also offering the car on a lease plan for a little as US$350 for 36 months with an initial down payment of just US$2500, although this is only available to customers within the same area codes of the launch cities; Austin, California, Michigan, New York City, Texas and Washington D.C
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Porsche 918 Spyder Greenlit

Porsche's supervisory board has just approved the $600,000-plus 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar concept for production.

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Nissan Advertising Campaign Adds Fuel to Fire

After Nissan’s recent efforts to sabotage Porsche at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed with giant posters – showing Nissan marking its win-counts over German rivals on the Nurburgring – Porsche became quite annoyed and threatened to sue Nissan.



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Nissan Infiniti's New Saloon M37

Infiniti, Nissan's posh brand, is launching a new saloon called the M37 as the first of a new range of luxury saloons.



The M37 is powered by a 3.7-litre V6 engine with 316bhp (very similar to the engine in the Nissan 370Z sports car) and it will do 155mph and 0-62mph in 6.2sec.

The M37 will be followed by a M30d model in October, which is powered by a 3.0-litre diesel engine and by the hybrid M35h in spring next year. Prices start at $53,763.
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Happy Birthday To Mazda Miata

This is something hard to believe, but the Mazda Miata is 20 years old. And Mazda didn't let the birthday pass without a party.



On July 17, parked in the inner courtyard of Mazda R&D in Irvine, Calif., were examples of every significant Miata and MX-5 Miata ever made. There were pristine first-, second- and third-generation cars as well as a number of racing Miatas and a couple of concept cars. The beautiful red Monoposto sat next to the gold, fixed-roof M Coupe, and that one was next to a 1995 M Speedster.
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Mazda rumored to unveil Turbocharged RX-7 Successor

As the sales of Mazda RX-8 to end after 2011, rumors have started erupting about Mazda planning to unveil the successor of RX-7 sports car in 2013. As per the insiders, the car will be christened as RX-9. The successor will retain the rotary Renesis technology employed by its predecessors and the RX-8. On the other, the Japanese automaker is to explore wide range of options to enhance performance yet deliver improved fuel economy.



Powering the RX-9, as per Autocar sources, will be a new Renesis 16X rotary engine which is a 1.6 Liter twin rotor motor capable of delivering 350-hp and 215 lb-ft of torque. With its design language inspired by the Nagare design language, Maza will keep RX-9s output around 250-hp to stick the price-tag close to $25,000.
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2010 Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant is offered in two trim levels, each with a four-cylinder engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and a generous complement of standard equipment.

The 2010 Mitsubishi Galant is powered by a 160-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and comes standard with a four-speed automatic transmission with Mitsubishi's Sportronic system, which allows semi-manual shifting. Fuel economy for the Galant is an EPA-rated 21 mpg City/30 mpg Highway.

For 2010, Galant gets a silver-painted mesh grille for a different look. Galant ES and Galant SE have been given additional equipment and feature. The V6 is no longer available, and the Sport V6 and Ralliart performance versions are discontinued.

SsangYong Korando C200 2011

SsangYong Korean automaker has come this anniversary that the adjustment of its C200 assembly concept to be accepted as the 2011 Korando C will have access to Australia showrooms later this year.

Although recent reports indicate that the manufacturer may soon come, the fight under the banner of the Renault-Nissan, SsangYong appear on his new compact SUV on the market sooner rather than later Eager.

SsangYong makes too much noise in the engine C Korando, a German-designed 2.0-liter diesel with a turbocharger and an advanced two-stage high-efficiency exhaust gas heat exchanger to develop respectable 130 kW and a torque of 450 nm.

Consumption and emissions for new motor still undisclosed, but the vision of a greener approach SsangYong is now like a concept car based C-Power Korando with an electric motor coupled to emerge with a 100 kW 300 V 30 kWh battery Lightium polymer.

The price of the new SsangYong has not yet been released

2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Recently, Hyundai has released the details of the revised 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which will enter model-year 2011 with a range of interior upgrades and a new, performance-focused 3.8 R-Spec trim.

The 2011 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec adds a 6-speed manual transmission, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels wrapped in summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires, a Brembo braking system, track-tuned suspension, torsen-type limited-slip differential, black leather bolsters with red cloth insert seats, R-Spec badges and much more.



2011 GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS

* Interior refinements
o New soft-touch, matte-finish surfaces on door panels, center speaker grille, glove box, and lower instrument panel
o New dark metalgrain accents on center stack, door handles, air vent register bezels and steering wheel trim
o Padded door armrests
o Softer, premium steering wheel leather
o Cloth-wrapped A-pillars
o Chrome finish for A/T shift gate bezel and center stack control knobs
o Chrome finish gauge cluster rings
o Rear coat hooks
o Trunk deck lid grab handle
o Enhanced multi-information display screen graphics
* 3.8 R-Spec model added
* Navigation with Fully Automatic Temperature Control now standard on Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium
* Revised model lineup featuring six flavors of Genesis Coupe: 2.0T, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T R-Spec, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Grand Touring, 3.8 Track

INTERIOR DESIGN

For 2011, Genesis Coupe features several interior upgrades that reflect Hyundai’s commitment to craftsmanship and high-quality materials. The instrument panel is crafted in a seamless, soft-touch skin fully encompassing new dark metalgrain trim. Softer leather now wraps the steering wheel and padding has been added to the door armrests for increased comfort. The A-pillars are now covered in a premium fabric to match the roof liner. New information screen graphics enhance appearance and readability and the finish of the controls has also been enhanced.

“The interior upgrades, our hot new 3.8 R-Spec model, and revised lineup of six focused models show that Hyundai is meeting the demands of our customers,” said Scott Margason, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The upgraded interior is a great illustration of how Hyundai continually raises its own high benchmarks for quality.”
2011 Genesis Coupe

The 2011 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sport coupe featuring two performance-focused engines – a 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum, 306-horsepower, DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine.

GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS

* 306-horsepower from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan
* 210-horsepower turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder
* Platform-mate and sinister sibling of the Car of the Year-winning Genesis sedan

Genesis Coupe is Hyundai’s most dynamic performance car, appealing directly to the true driving enthusiast. Genesis Coupe uses the same flexible rear-wheel drive architecture developed for the Genesis sport sedan.

POWERTRAINS

Two engines infuse Genesis Coupe with performance. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine delivers 306-horsepower and 266 lb.-ft. of torque on regular unleaded. This engine will launch the Genesis Coupe from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. To maximize the power band, the 3.8-liter engine utilizes DCVVT and a new Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe more efficiently at both low and high RPM. The better-breathing results in outstanding off-the-line acceleration, passing performance and remarkable fuel efficiency. The V6 engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency and features durable timing chains with no scheduled maintenance.

The turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder benefits from Dual CVVT on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The 2.0-liter turbo generates 210-horsepower and 223 lb.-ft. of torque. It also features a cast-aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. Both engines feature a free-flowing dual cat-back exhaust and an available Torsen® limited-slip differential to put the power to the ground.

SPORT-TUNED SUSPENSION

Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson® strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link independent rear suspension setup.The front suspension is mounted to the body via a solid subframe which is lighter and stronger than a multi-piece component would be. To help reduce body roll and tune the Genesis Coupe’s at-the-limit handling for maximum predictability, 24-mm diameter front and 19-mm diameter rear stabilizer bars are used.

While all Genesis Coupe models offer a sporty and involving driving experience, the high-performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec and 3.8 Track models are the most willing partners for the true enthusiast. The track-tuned suspension features a stiffer front spring rate, stiffer rear spring rate and unique shock valving. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec and 3.8 Track models deliver a substantial increase in roll control over standard versions of the Genesis Coupe. Superb structural rigidity sets the foundation for precisely-tuned handling performance in all Genesis Coupes.

TRANSMISSIONS

Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Genesis Coupe 2.0T offers an optional five-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF® six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC to handle the additional torque. Both automatic transmissions feature steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEMS

Brembo four-piston calipers clamp down on 13.4-inch ventilated front brake rotors and 13-inch ventilated rear rotors on R-Spec and 3.8 Track models. All other models get substantial 12.6-inch front ventilated rotors and 12.4-inch rotors in the rear with floating single-piston calipers.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

The 2011 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track offers Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The advantages of HID headlamps include greater lighting power, daylight-type lighting and reduced power consumption.

Music lovers will welcome the 2011 Genesis Coupe’s standard auxiliary input jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge audio devices such as iPods®. There is an optional in-dash navigation unit with a multi-gauge information display screen. This system provides new features including Bluetooth streaming audio capability. This easy-to-use unit can be controlled via 6.5-inch WVGA touchscreen or voice-recognition by headliner-mounted microphone.

SEGMENT-LEADING SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES

In keeping with Hyundai’s focus on offering segment-leading standard safety technologies across its lineup, the 2011 Genesis Coupe includes a wide range of both active and passive safety features. Standard safety technologies include driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with front seat-mounted side airbags, side air curtains and active front head restraints.

All Genesis Coupe models feature standard four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to optimize brake performance under various dynamic loading conditions. The system also includes Brake Assist, which provides maximum ABS-level braking force when a panic stop is detected.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), one of the industry’s most effective life-saving technologies, is standard in all Genesis Coupe models.

WEIGHT EFFICIENCY

“One of the program targets for the Genesis engineering team was world-class weight efficiency,” Margason said. “When you look at the size and content of both Genesis models, you’ll find we lead all our competitors in weight efficiency. We also target leadership in power-to-weight ratio. We think that’s just smart strategy in today’s world. It pays huge dividends in both performance and fuel economy, and that’s especially important in the segments in which these cars compete.”

Vehicle Engine Curb Weight (lbs.) Length (inches)
Genesis sedan 3.8-liter V6 3,748 195.9
Genesis sedan 4.6-liter V8 4,012 195.9
Genesis Coupe 2.0-liter turbo 3,294 182.3
Genesis Coupe 3.8-liter V6 3,389 182.3

Both Genesis Coupe and sedan are rich in ultra-high-strength steel, leading to world-class body rigidity. The Genesis sedan is 10-12 percent stiffer in torsion than its Lexus and Mercedes-Benz competitors, yet it is lighter than these benchmark sedans, and offers more interior room. At just 3,294 pounds, the Genesis Coupe 2.0T is hundreds of pounds lighter than all of its IRS-equipped rear-wheel drive competitors, with body-bending rigidity 24 percent higher than the BMW E46 M3.

Curb Weight Power-to-weight
Vehicle Length (inches) (lbs.) Horsepower ratio
Genesis Coupe 3.8 182.3 3389 306 11.1
BMW 335i 181.1 3560 300 11.9
Infiniti G37 183.1 3627 330 11.0
Camaro LS 190.4 3780 304 12.4
Challenger 197.7 3819 250 15.3

This focus on weight efficiency pays dividends across the board. The Genesis sedan owes its ability to deliver both strong performance (0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds) and excellent fuel economy (25 mpg EPA highway rating) in great part due to its impressive weight efficiency. Similarly, the Genesis Coupe 2.0T sets a high fuel efficiency bar with a remarkable 30 mpg estimated EPA highway rating, because of its weight-efficient platform and its efficient 2.0-liter, low-pressure, turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Genesis Coupe product highlights

* 2.0T (6-speed MT or 5-speed AT)
* 2.0T R-Spec (6-speed manual transmission only)
* 2.0T Premium (5-speed AT only)
* 3.8 R-Spec (6-speed manual transmission only)
* 3.8 Grand Touring (6-speed AT only)
* 3.8 Track (6-speed MT or AT)

Genesis Coupe 2.0T: A more efficient take on the Rear-Wheel drive sport coupe

Standard equipment includes:

* 2.0-liter, low-pressure, turbocharged, intercooled 4-cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing delivering 210 hp, 223 lb.-ft. of torque (at just 2,000 rpm), 30 mpg EPA highway rating and a top speed of 137 mph
* M6VR1 6-speed manual transmission (Optional: A5SR1 5-speed electronic automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift Shiftronic® controls)
* 18-inch Euroflange alloy wheels with staggered Bridgestone Potenza RE92A tires (225/45VR18 front, 245/45VR18 rear)
* Electronic Stability Control with Traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist
* 12.6-inch ventilated front rotors with 60mm single piston floating caliper
* 12.4-inch solid rear rotors with 43mm single piston floating caliper
* Sport-tuned MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and five-link rear independent suspension, 24mm front stabilizer bar, 19mm rear stabilizer bar
* Front strut brace
* Quick-ratio hydraulic steering (2.7 turns lock-to-lock)
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System
* Front, side-impact, side-curtain air bags
* Active front head restraints
* Driver’s lumbar support
* Black-out front lower fascia
* Air conditioning with outside temperature display
* Dark metalgrain and chrome interior accents
* Remote keyless entry system with alarm
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
* Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors
* AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD audio system with six speakers
* iPod/ USB/Aux jack connectivity
* Steering wheel audio controls
* Cruise control
* Trip computer
* Projector beam headlamps with auto light control
* Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity with steering wheel controls

Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec: the ultimate upgradeable, affordable, turbocharged rear-wheel drive performance platform

R-Spec model adds or substitutes:

* 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
* Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
* Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
* Torsen limited-slip differential
* Black leather bolsters with red cloth insert seats
* R-Spec badge
* Front camber adjustment bolt (Camber bolts included but not installed. Dealer installation of the camber bolts is optional at the customer’s discretion)
* Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec
* To reduce cost, weight, and complexity, R-Spec eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as automatic headlights, cruise control and some chrome/metalgrain interior accents.

2.0T PREMIUM: HIGH DEMAND TECHNOLOGY

In addition to 2.0T standard equipment, the 2.0T Premium model adds or substitutes:

* Power driver’s seat
* 360-watt AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD Infinity® premium audio system with 10 speakers including DVC subwoofer, eight-channel external amplifier and diversity antenna
* Proximity key with push-button start
* Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® and compass
* Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
* Touch-screen Navigation system
* Fully automatic temperature control

Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec

3.8 R-Spec equipment includes:

* 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine with DCVVT delivering 306 hp and a top speed of 149 mph 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
* 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with staggered-width high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
* Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
* Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
* Torsen-type limited-slip differential
* Black leather bolsters with red cloth insert seats
* R-Spec badge
* Front camber adjustment bolt (Camber bolts included but not installed. Dealer installation of the camber bolts is optional at the customer’s discretion)
* Electronic Stability Control (ESC) w/ Traction Control System (TCS)
* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
* 4-Wheel disc brakes with Brake Assist
* 6 airbags: Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (OCS), front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* Active front head restraints
* Remote keyless entry system
* Multi-information display (MID)
* Fog Lights
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
* AM/FM/XM®/CD/MP3 audio system
* iPod®/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks
* Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
* Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
* Manual air conditioning w/ outside temperature display
* Trip computer
* Power windows with auto-down/up
* Power Door Locks and Outside mirrors
* Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec
* To reduce cost, weight, and complexity, the R-Spec eliminates some non-essential convenience equipment such as automatic headlights, cruise control and some chrome/metalgrain interior accents

Genesis COUPE 3.8 GRAND TOURING: refined performance with premium features

In addition to 3.8 R-Spec equipment, the 3.8 Grand Touring adds or substitutes:

* ZF® 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shift Shiftronic® controls
* 18-inch Euroflange alloy wheels with staggered Bridgestone Potenza RE92A tires (225/45VR18 front, 245/45VR18 rear)
* 12.6-inch ventilated front rotors with 60mm single piston floating caliper
* 12.4-inch solid rear rotors with 43mm single piston floating caliper
* Sport-tuned MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and five-link rear independent suspension, 24mm front stabilizer bar, 19mm rear stabilizer bar
* Front strut brace
* Fully automatic temperature control
* Premium door sill plates
* Chrome front fascia accents
* Power driver’s seat
* Heated driver and passenger seat
* Leather seating surfaces
* 360-watt AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD Infinity® premium audio system with 10 speakers including DVC subwoofer, eight-channel external amplifier, and diversity antenna
* Touch-screen navigation system
* Proximity key with push-button start
* Automatic headlights
* Cruise control
* Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® and compass
* Dark metalgrain and chrome interior accents
* Heated mirrors with outside turn signal indicators
* Backup warning system
* Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
* Note: Deletes track-tuned suspension, Brembo® braking system, Torsen limited-slip differential, camber adjustment bolts, and R-Spec badge

GENESIS COUPE 3.8 TRACK: ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

The factory-tuned 3.8 Track model deletes the backup warning system and chrome front fascia accents from the Grand Touring model, and adds or substitutes:

* Black leather seating surfaces
* 19-inch gunmetal finish alloy wheels with staggered high-performance summer-compound Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (225/40YR19 front, 245/40YR19 rear)
* Brembo® braking system with 13.4-inch ventilated front rotors, 42mm four-piston fixed front calipers (red), 13.0-inch ventilated rear rotors, 32mm+28mm four-piston fixed rear calipers (red)
* Track-tuned suspension (higher-rate coil springs, higher-control shock absorbers, 25mm front stabilizer bar, 22mm rear stabilizer bar, front strut brace)
* Torsen limited-slip differential
* Aluminum pedals
* Xenon HID headlamps
* Aero wipers
* Rear spoiler
* Black-out front lower fascia
* Lightweight temporary spare with aluminum wheel (T135/80D18)

Genesis Coupe is available in eight exterior colors:

* Karussell White
* Bathurst Black
* Silverstone
* Nordschleife Gray
* Acqua Minerale Blue
* Tsukuba Red
* Mirabeau Blue
* Interlagos Yellow

Genesis Coupe features four different interior themes:

* Black environment, premium black cloth seats (2.0T, 2.0T Premium)
* Black environment, black leather-bolstered seats with high-friction red cloth insert (2.0T R-Spec, 3.8 R-Spec)
* Black environment, black leather seats (3.8 Track)
* Black environment, saddle brown or black leather seats (3.8 Grand Touring)

2010 SsangYong Rodius 270 Diesel S 2WD 5dr

2010 SsangYong Rodius 270 Diesel S 2WD 5dr

2011 Volvo S60 Can Brake On Its Own

The 2011 S60 can brake on its own if there is someone or something in the road. A spokesperson says it should cut down on the number of children killed each year in parking lots and school zones.

The new feature is called pedestrian detection. It is part of a $2100 safety upgrade package only available on the S60 model.

“Hopefully this is architecture that will be spread across the industry as time goes on,” said Volvo representative Angelo Angotti.

The technology works through a radar sensor in the grill and a camera beneath the rear view mirror. If the car is going 22 miles an hour or less, and there is an object in the road, the car won’t wait for the driver to react. It will come to a full stop.

Pedestrian detection does not work in reverse or at high speeds. The new S60 hits showrooms in September at a base price of about $37,000.



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Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion named Green Car of the Year

Now officially the Green Car of the Year, the Golf BlueMotion has been built to be a desirable car that's big on performance but low on running costs, according to the publication's editor-in-chief Steve Fowler.

"The Golf BlueMotion does an enviable 74.3mpg and emits just 99g/km of CO2, which means it is exempt from road tax . it's a package that's hard to beat. VW dealers are going to be busy," he added.

In the individual categories, the Fiat 500 retained its greenest supermini title, while the family car award went to the Volkswagen Passat.

At the top end of the market, green awards were bestowed on the BMW 320d in the executive class, while the most environmentally-friendly sports car was named as the Honda CR-Z.

Honda recently made a small piece of history in the world of eco-motoring when it launched production of the Auris Hybrid at the Burnaston plant - the first hybrid vehicle ever to be mass-produced on European soil.
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Volkswagen to Revive Lupo

Volkswagen is set to revive the Lupo name which went out of production in 2005. The company will revive it as the entry level model in the lineup.

Volkswagen is expected to expand across four different brands as part of its efforts to become a global leader by 2018. With the codename, UP, the Lupo will be added to the Audi, Seat and Skoda lineups. It will replace even the compact car Polo to become the entry level car from Volkswagen.

The Lupo will be produced in Slovakia and will be the first model in the New Small Family (NSF) from the company. Volkswagen has launched various ‘Up’ Models in the last few years displaying its capabilities in interior space, electric vehicle engineering, hybrid technology and light weight technologies.

The Lupo will 2-inches narrower, 20-inches shorter than the Polo and it while it will be 1.3-inches taller. The company is expected to launch the car with a 65-hp 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine and a 75-hp 1.2-liter diesel. Initially the car will be launched with a 3-door and later a 5-door model will launched with an 85-hp 1.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder.

Volkswagen will also introduce the electric version of the car in limited markets in the United States.
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Fourth-generation BMW M3 saw the debut of an eight-cylinder engine with 420 horsepowerem

Ford And Chrysler Recall Vehicles

Together, Ford and Chrysler have announced they will recall more than 55,000 vehicles.

Ford will recall 33,700 units of its Transit Connect small commercial vans due to a defective interior liner that fails to meet any of the safety requirements for head protection. The faulty vehicles had been manufactured between December 2008 and May of this year. The automaker will ask its dealers to stop selling the vehicles until the problem is fixed.

Chrysler, on the other hand, will recall 22,000 units of its SUV lines — Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro — and Ram 1500 trucks. The vehicles, manufactured between April and May this year, have defective brake tubes that are causing the brake fluid to leak. The automaker has also decided to halt sales of the vehicles until this is taken care of.

Chrysler: Mopar 2010 Challenger Limited Edition

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Come August, and Chrysler will roll out its new special edition Mopar 2010 Challenger in limited numbers.

Chrysler will be rolling out only 500 editions of the car and will sell them for a starting price of $38,000. In case you are someone who would be looking for a model with a manual transmission, you will need to shell out $1,000 more. Pre-order has commenced already.

To be presented in Brilliant Black and a choice of accent colors Mopar Blue, Red or Silver, the car would come across as an absolute headturner. Born out of the link up between Chrysler and Dodge, the Mopar 2010 Challenger will sport 20-inch glossy black forged wheels, a black chrome grille, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Katzkin leather seats that add to the charm.

For the automatic models, the car will come with Mopar T-handle shifter and pistol grip shifter for manual transmissions. In a bid to cheer customers, Chrysler will also give away certificates and a limited-edition sketch signed by Mark Trostle, Chrysler’s design chief.
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