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- Officially Official: Volkswagen confirms new engine plant in Silao, Mexico
- Toyota/Tesla RAV4 EV coming to LA Auto Show, Prius PHEV hitting dealerships in Q2 2012
- Subaru debuts third-generation boxer four-cylinder engine
- Paris Preview: Rolls-Royce to feature five personalized Rollers
- Porsche Design unveils million dollar advent calendar
- Video: Nissan UK commercial for Juke lights ‘em up
- Mitsubishi CEO: We will not withdraw from U.S. market
- Paris Preview: Mini’s electric scooter comes into view *Update
- Spy Shots: Clearest look yet at 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Officially Official: Volkswagen confirms new engine plant in Silao, Mexico Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:36 PM PDT
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Volkswagen
The new facility also underscores the VW decision to redouble its focus on the American market. The manufacturer says that the new plant is part of its plan to create vehicles that are more tailored to American tastes in a quest to go after a larger market share. In addition to having an ample work force, the 60-hectacre piece of land already features transportation options and had been previously developed. The full press release can be found after the jump. [Source: VW] Continue reading Officially Official: Volkswagen confirms new engine plant in Silao, Mexico Officially Official: Volkswagen confirms new engine plant in Silao, Mexico originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog   |
| Toyota/Tesla RAV4 EV coming to LA Auto Show, Prius PHEV hitting dealerships in Q2 2012 Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:36 PM PDT
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Crossover, Toyota, Tesla, Electric Back in July, Toyota and Tesla announced a joint venture to bring electric vehicles to market, and the first example – the RAV4 EV – is slated to go on sale in 2012. Now, an update from Toyota says the all-electric RAV4 will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November, meaning that an on-sale date in 2012 doesn’t seem all that unrealistic. Speaking of 2012, Toyota also tweeted about its plans to bring the Prius PHEV to market in the second quarter of that year, citing May or June as a specific timeframe. When it launches, Toyota is targeting sales of roughly 20,000-plus units in North America, with the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf as the key competition. [Source: Toyota] Toyota/Tesla RAV4 EV coming to LA Auto Show, Prius PHEV hitting dealerships in Q2 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Subaru debuts third-generation boxer four-cylinder engine Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:35 PM PDT
Filed under: Technology, Subaru Subaru’s Third-Generation Boxer Engine – Click above for high-res image Boxer lovers, the next chapter in your love affair has just begun. Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company of Subaru, has introduced the latest, third-generation boxer engine that will relieve the second-gen after 21 years of service. This is a brand new lump, not a rework, and FHI has built a factory just to produce it. The bore and stroke have been increased, and it will be available with four cylinders in 2.0- and 2.5-liter displacements. The intake ports have been redesigned, lighter pistons and connecting rods offer reduced internal friction, and separate cooling circuitry for the block and the head are some of the changes that have resulted in a lower emissions and a ten percent increase in fuel efficiency. No power figures are being quoted yet, so we’ll have to see how it measures up when it finds its way into production engine bays. This new boxer will be Subaru’s primary engine, and will first be seen in the Forester. Follow the jump for the press release, and you can have a closer look at it the high-res image below. [Source: Subaru] Continue reading Subaru debuts third-generation boxer four-cylinder engine Subaru debuts third-generation boxer four-cylinder engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Paris Preview: Rolls-Royce to feature five personalized Rollers Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:34 PM PDT
Filed under: Sedan, Paris Motor Show, Rolls-Royce, Luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom bespoke design – Click above for high-res image gallery When it comes to luxurious exclusivity, there’s nothing quite like a Rolls-Royce. And while your local R-R dealer will give you the white glove and red carpet treatment all day long, the automaker prides itself on offering an extensive personalization program. After all, if you’re paying buku bucks for any of the vehicles in the Rolls stable, why not shell out for some personal touches? To promote its knack for bespoke design, Rolls-Royce will be bringing five personalized vehicles to the stage at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Along with the gunmetal metallic extended-wheelbase Phantom pictured above, a Phantom Coupe, Drophead Coupe and two Ghosts will be on hand, allowing show-goers to get a taste of the optional touches available across the automaker’s portfolio. The Phantom seen here features custom elements like special embroidery in the headrests, seat piping and mother of pearl centers to the white instrument dials, control knobs and analog clock face. For the full details, put on your best top hat and hit the jump for Rolls-Royce’s press blast, and scroll through the gallery below to see the Phantom outfitted with these bespoke touches. Gallery: Bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom [Source: Rolls-Royce] Continue reading Paris Preview: Rolls-Royce to feature five personalized Rollers Paris Preview: Rolls-Royce to feature five personalized Rollers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Porsche Design unveils million dollar advent calendar Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:32 PM PDT
Filed under: Etc., Porsche, Design/Style Porsche Design advent calendar – Click above for high-res image gallery Porsche is looking to help five lucky families celebrate the holiday season this year. The German automaker’s lifestyle accessory division, Porsche Design, has come up with what has to be the world’s costliest advent calendar. Instead of an array of tasty chocolates stashed in a cardboard calendar, the company has built an aluminum tower nearly six-feet tall. There are unique Porsche Design gifts designed to correspond with each day in the run up to Christmas, including niceties like a P’6910 mechanical stopwatch, a full P’7340 kitchen and, probably most impressively, an RFF28 “motor yacht” with a single 525-horsepower Mercury engine. Quite how they get the last two items to fit in the tower, we’re not entirely sure. The rest of the days are marked by goodies like Porsche Design cuff links, pens and sunglasses dipped in 18-karat yellow gold. The price for all of this finery? A cool one $1 million, but with only five of the calendars being created, we’re guessing that they’ll have a shot at selling them all. If you’ve got the funds and nothing better to spend it on, Porsche says you can request your own calendar at any Porsche Design store. Hit the jump to read the full press release. Gallery: Porsche Design Advent Calendar [Source: Porsche] Continue reading Porsche Design unveils million dollar advent calendar Porsche Design unveils million dollar advent calendar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Video: Nissan UK commercial for Juke lights ‘em up Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:32 PM PDT
Filed under: Budget, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Crossover, Nissan, UK Nissan UK Juke commercial – Click above to watch video after the jump The Nissan Juke, a space oddity that continues to win hearts and minds, has a commercial in the UK that continues the crossover’s ownership of left field. The two-minute spot with a music track straight from a Halo ad injects some energy to the Juke mix, suggesting that it might have enough spark to get the city going and make your hair stand on end. Or at least enough to start up Richard Simmons. Follow the jump to watch. Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke: First Drive Photos copyright (C)2010 Chris Paukert / AOL Continue reading Video: Nissan UK commercial for Juke lights ‘em up Video: Nissan UK commercial for Juke lights ‘em up originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Mitsubishi CEO: We will not withdraw from U.S. market Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:31 PM PDT
Filed under: Mitsubishi, Earnings/Financials 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery
The company with the triple diamond logo has big plans and lofty goals for the near future. Currently, Mitsubishi moves around 50,000 vehicles per year and Masuko’s personal goal is to push that figure to 200,000 vehicles – an increase of 400 percent. He believes the path to his goals is through new products and moderate incentives, both of which will help drive steady and sustainable growth. The product lineup is shifting away from a past littered with larger sedans and SUVs. Mitsubishi is going to aim for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles as well as all-electric vehicles such as the i-MiEV. In addition, it plans to move away from regional vehicles to develop consistent global platforms. Since the U.S. market only accounts for less than 10 percent of global sales, this sounds like a smart move, but smaller vehicles often bring smaller profit potential, so it will be interesting to see if Mitsu can thrive with this sort of a business plan. Osamu Masuko’s bottom line is that changes are coming, Mitsubishi is going to turn its ship around starting this year with new offerings like the Outlander Sport, and it remains committed to regaining its past success in the American market. Photos by Damon Lavrinc / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc. [Source: Automotive News - sub. req.] Mitsubishi CEO: We will not withdraw from U.S. market originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Paris Preview: Mini’s electric scooter comes into view *Update Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:31 PM PDT
Filed under: Concept Cars, Paris Motor Show, Mini, Motorcycle, Electric Mini Scooter E Concept – Click above for a high-res image Mini’s given us an almost true-to-life view of its Scooter E Concept, and while there’s a little too much going on up front, the overall design stands to look quite all right in person. There’s some serious action going on around the wheels, so as its “E” designation would suggest, motivation will be provided by two electric motors. We’ll get up close with it at next week’s Paris show, and since there’s nothing a mod in overalls and flight boots won’t help, we’ll expect to see her there, too. Hat tip to Rob Update: Full high-res image gallery added. Gallery: MINI Scooter E concept [Source: Miniforum] Paris Preview: Mini’s electric scooter comes into view *Update originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Spy Shots: Clearest look yet at 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Posted: 23 Sep 2010 07:30 PM PDT
Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz, Design/Style, Luxury 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK – Click above for high-res image gallery We’ve been staring at spy shots of the forthcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK for months, but now we have our best look yet at what Benz’ baby coupe will look like once the camo tape is peeled away. The grille gets a nose job to match its larger SLS AMG sibling, and the photo above reveals it to be a more pleasing aesthetic than in previous shots. Also, it seems the new SLK wants to play with the cool kids who are all wearing LED running lights. If our intel holds up, the reason behind the larger grille isn’t just to mimic the gorgeous gullwing, but to feed the new 476 horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. If that mill is going in any SLK, it’ll be wearing an AMG badge on the back, and we’re hoping to get a better look when we stop by the Mercedes-Benz booth at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Spy Shots: Clearest look yet at 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
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