Newsflash from Infiniti
Published By Lupica G. On Saturday, November 27th 2010. Under Infiniti, Nissan Tags: 2011 Geneva Motor Show, 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, FWD, G lineup, Infiniti, Infiniti G, Japanese, LED technology, models, Nissan
Nissan's luxury division, Infiniti, is still keeping its cards close to its chest but luckily, people are bigger loud mouths than press releases are.
A few of the management types from Infiniti have revealed some tasty fan information.
Where to start, where to start...
Well, the new generation Infiniti G lineup has ... read more
Ford’s EcoBoost F-150 does the Baja 1000
Published By Lupica G. On Saturday, November 27th 2010. Under Ford Tags: 3.5 liter engine, Baja 1000, built though, completed, EcoBoost, endurance, F-150, Ford, Ford F-150, Ford F-150 racer, testing
Ford sells pickup trucks in record numbers, especially the F-150 model. Ever since the F-150 got the new 3.5 liter EcoBoost engine things just went from great to better.
To prove that Ford isn't just marketing this right, they showed off the way the 3.5 liter EcoBoost engine is built.
In a ... read more
Saab plans to strike east
Published By Lupica G. On Saturday, November 27th 2010. Under Saab Tags: 2011 Saab 9-4X, 2012 Saab 9-3, CEO, China, diesel, future plans, Jan Ake Jonsson, markets, Russia, Saab, sales, Swedes, Swedish
It seems like the Swedish have been keeping busy lately. Actually, the management at Saab has been busier than the employees but I'll let them have this one off.
Here's the latest from the Trollhättan development center; Saab plans to get a piece of the Chinese market action.
And since the Swedes ... read more
Land Rover Freelander LR2 headed for a recall
Published By Lupica G. On Friday, November 26th 2010. Under Land Rover Tags: Freelander, Freelander recall, Land, Land Rover, Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Freelander LR2, Land Rover recall, LR2, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, NHTSA, recall, Rover
It's nice to know the NHTSA isn't wasting time isn't it? The chaps who work for the aforementioned association discovered another problem that a manufacturer will have to attend to.
The manufacturer in question is British and their name is Land Rover. As far as the affected model we're talking about ... read more
Wald International’ F01 BMW 7 Series
Published By Lupica G. On Friday, November 26th 2010. Under BMW Tags: 7 Series, alloy wheels, Black Bison Edition, BMW, BMW 7 Series, diffuser, exhaust tips, F01, front bumper, Japanese tuning, rear apron, tuning, Wald International, Wald Renovatio
Remember the chaps at Wald International? A short while ago the Japanese tuner came up with a pretty interesting version of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
This time however, they decided to take on something less exclusive. Hoping they can turn the F01 BMW 7 Series into something truly special here's ... read more
Fiat & Chrysler team up for a new joint venture
Published By Lupica G. On Friday, November 26th 2010. Under Alfa Romeo, Jeep Tags: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Fiat, flagship, Jeep, joint venture, Mirafiori, models, platform, Sergio Marchionne, suv, Turin
I reckon Sergio Marchionne's efforts in favor of Chrysler are about to shift proceeds over to Fiat as well.
The latest plan for the two companies involves a joint venture on one of Chrysler's platforms being sent over to Turin for some work.
The new collaboration will have Chrysler provide the sort ... read more
Finally: The 2011 Chevrolet Volt’s EPA rating
Published By Lupica G. On Thursday, November 25th 2010. Under Chevrolet Tags: 2011, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Volt, EPA, EPA rating, GM, Leaf, MPG, mpge, Nissan, Nissan Leaf, sticker, Volt
After quite a bit of anticipation the 2011 Chevrolet Volt gets the EPA rating everybody's been waiting for.
The L.A. Auto Show's Green Car of the Year managed to stir enough controversy but what's it look like in the figures?
Well, the EPA gave the 2011 Chevrolet Volt a rating of 93 ... read more
Audi plugin hybrid to happen by 2014
Published By Lupica G. On Thursday, November 25th 2010. Under Audi Tags: 2014, 2020, Audi, Audi hybrid, Audi plugin hybrid, efficiency, electric, EV, future, Michael Dick, plans
With a lot of hype happening around the EV business and with plugin hybrids getting such good press the Germans may opt for a change of direction.
Ingolstadt for one, is going to wind down attention from the TDI diesels and give the whole hybrid deal a go. Audi plans to ... read more
Lamborghini’s Sesto Elemento production version will be a track car
Published By Lupica G. On Thursday, November 25th 2010. Under Lamborghini Tags: concept, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Reventon, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, Paris Motor Show, price, production version, Sesto Elemento, track, track day car
After some rumors, wishful thinking and the like, the Italians at Lamborghini finally have some solid information for us on the production version of the Sesto Elemento.
The Paris Motor Show superstar, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will leave the concept state and become a fully fledged production model.
While the Lamborghini ... read more
Nissan launches emergency response team for the Leaf
Published By Lupica G. On Wednesday, November 24th 2010. Under Nissan Tags: 2011, 2011 Nissan Leaf, emergency, engineers, EV, LA, Leaf, Nissan, Nissan Leaf, response team, service, technicians
We know that the Japanese are now slightly switching focus to the pickup truck segment but Nissan haven't forgotten to cover the needs EV come with.
On of the most problematic situations for the Nissan Leaf would be servicing in case of emergency. And Nissan have just covered that.
Nissan have announced ... read more









