Since its debut at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show in April, BMW now released its first official photos of the BMW M3 Coupe finished in the new Frozen Black Metallic color theme that comes with Competition Package. And there is also the Monte Carlo Blue available if one do not wish for the matte black metallic color. Read the rest of this entry »
Citroen has been working hard with a lot of concept cars coming out from its designing department since the Geneva Auto Show of last year. The Citroen Metropolis sedan/limousine concept is just another conceptual design that may see the light of day. Citroen will unveil the Metropolis Concept sedan Shanghai World Fair on May 1st. Read the rest of this entry »
Chevrolet revealed the compact 2011 Cruze Eco with its new high-efficiency Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine and variable valve timing. The 2011 Cruze Eco achieves a blistering estimated 40 mpg on the highway in a six-speed manual transmission, and that is comparable to some hybrid cars such as the Ford Fusion. Read the rest of this entry »
Audi is preparing a high-performance S8, which may have a V10 engine from Lamborghini. A prototype of the next-generation Audi S8 was recently caught strolling around the Nurburgring back streets. Some speculated that it may be the 2011 Audi A8 instead, due to its subtle changes.
China Geely’s first attempt at the Rolls Royce look alike with its new 2011 Geely GE sedan. The new 2011 Geely GE sedan has been dramatically modify with a much rounder shape to look more like Chinese and less of British like. Inside, the model gets two rear seats rather than single king-size seat arrangement in the original concept.
Alfa Romeo, the Italian car manufacturer, introduced the all new sporty Giuiletta for world-wide major auto markets in the beginning of May. The 2011 Alfa Romeo is a sporty car with design style to show its origin of the 1950′s era. The all new Alfa Romeo Giulietta five-door hatchback will be available in gasoline or diesel engine, with turbocharged and “Start & Stop” technology to save gas.
There are still a lot of the 2010 BMW 5-Series cars on the dealers’ lots, and already BMW today released its pricing for the two U.S. 2011 5-Series models, which is relatively lower by as much as $1,700 than previous 2010 models. With new engines and the reduction in prices, BMW hopes that it will attract more customers to increase the sales boost it needed. Basically, the new theme at BMW dealerships is “get more for less.”
Here is a sneak peek of the 2013 BMW 3-Series. Like with many BMW iterations, only subtle changes are made in the 2013 BMW 3-Series. BMW will introduce its next generation BMW 3-Series with the codenamed F30, in the first quarter of 2012. BMW will offer five different 3-Series body styles for the first time with the standard four-door sedan in March 2012, touring wagon in September 2012, coupe in September 2013, and the hardtop convertible model in the third quarter of 2013.
What Car? magazine has awarded the Jaguar XF the title of Best Executive Car 2010. Who is “What Car?” magazine? Who knows, I’ve never heard of it. Well, actually, it is a British car magazine, and it claims itself to be the biggest and best car buyer’s guide. There goes those arrogant Brits, again. Anyway, it considers the Jaguar XF a grand accolade in itself, and giving the Jaguar XF the award three times in a row.
Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, with a restyled interior rich with premium touch points and practical new technologies. And don’t worry, this 2011 model is not on the recall list (crossing fingers). The new Avalon has dynamic and expressive lines, and an infusion of comfort, safety and technology advancements for the daily drivers. In this new bold and aggressive look, a wider, more substantial grille ties into state-of-the-art projector headlamps with a broad, front hood to suggest a lowered center of gravity and emphasize the Avalon’s wide stance along with new 10-spoke 17-inch wheels.
New redesigned equipment and technology features, such as a touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic, and Bluetooth hands-free phone capability with music streaming to the audio system are among the improvements that enhance the 2011 Avalon’s excellent blend of spaciousness, comfort and technology for your daily commute or just cruising to your vacation destination.
The 2011 Avalon will be available in two trims in the spring of 2010, Avalon and Limited. Both trims will be equipped with standard equipment like eight-way leather-trimmed power driver’s seats, back-up camera, dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration, moonroof and 17-inch alloy wheels. But the Limited trim will have an eight-way passenger’s seat with lumbar support, driver’s seat cushion extension, rain-sensing wipers, Smart Key and cooled leather seats. Additional upgrade equipment such as a JBL Synthesis sound system and heated front seats are also available, while Navigation is optional for both trims.
In the powertrain department, the 2011 Avalon is powered by a 24-valve, dual-overhead cam 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm. The engine is also equipped with the latest dual VVT-i electronic valve-control mechanism to provide a broader powerband, while maintaining less fuel consumption and generating lesser emissions. The engine is shifted through a multi-mode six-speed automatic transmission.
There are seven airbags in teh Toyota Avalon, including a front knee bag for the driver, and front side curtain airbags for both rows, are also standard. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and TRAC traction control system are standard equipment as well. TRAC and VSC functions can be disengaged if the driver needs to free the vehicle if stuck in mud or snow.
The redesigned 2011 Avalon will be arriving at a Toyota dealer near you by spring 2010. Pricing is not yet available but expected to be released a few months before its release date.
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