News for August 2010
BMW will concentrate on small crossovers next year with a redesigned X3 and the all-new X1. Both are based on the redesigned 3-series sedan, which will arrive in 2012.
In 2013, a new subbrand of electric …
BMW is getting ready to launch its next-generation compact SUV, the X3, and it will ride–as most BMWs and Minis sold today–on run-flat tires. Of all the companies producing cars today, BWM has embraced run-flat …
Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors’ vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
Chevrolet is encouraging dealers to have a Toyota Corolla and Honda …
Chrysler Group dealers who initially get Fiat franchises will be expected to start with small showrooms–2,500-3,000 square feet–enough to display three or four cars.
Such a small showroom will be sufficient to sell the Fiat 500 …
Do cops like crossovers? Ford is about to find out: It will offer a utility vehicle based on the 2011 Explorer as part of its police portfolio for forces across the nation.
Officially called the Police …
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I came away really impressed with the attention to detail Audi invested in the A4 Avant. I’ll admit, part of that is the S line trim, but with that package, this …
The tuning company Sportec has released this image of the performance upgrade for the 3.0-liter supercharge Audi S5. Featuring a V6 TFSI engine, the stage one kit consists of a free flowing air …
Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors’ vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
Chevrolet is encouraging dealers to have a Toyota Corolla and Honda …
Hyundai will launch production of the 2011 Sante Fe on Sept. 27 alongside the 2011 Kia Sorento at the recently opened Kia factory in West Point, Ga.
The plant will add a second shift on Oct. …
What is it?
This is the third generation of Kia’s midsize sedan that carries the South Korean company’s ambitious goals of increased market share and greater cache among enthusiasts. It will launch with a four-cylinder engine …
The Vorsteiner V-RT Porsche 911 Turbo front end features a newly redesigned front bumper cover that is constructed out of carbon fiber composite (CFRP). The front bumper exhibits a performance focus with the new sporty …
Suzuki has delayed the relaunch of its Swift small car in the United States until next year while it works on a global product strategy with Volkswagen AG and ponders the growing strength of the …
This is the latest project from the tuning firm MKB for the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series called the P 1000. Featuring several styling and performance improvements, this Black Series Mercedes received …
Lumma Design and TopCar have unveiled their new body styling program for the BMW 5-Series, Lumma-Design BMW CLR 500 RS2. The package comes with a new front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights, a …
What is it?
The SpeedFactory SF600R Challenger takes the retro-themed Dodge and amps it up with some modern muscle–to the tune of a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter Hemi with forged internals making 600 hp. No supercharger needed; …
Consumers shopping for a new car would be able to compare fuel economy and emissions levels across all types of vehicles by looking at revised labels on window stickers under an Obama administration proposal made …
