Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A 1997 Mazda Miata
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata M-Edition
Enlarge PhotoWe get a lot of reader mail at High Gear Media, and we’re happy to report that very little of it involves threats of bodily harm. The most common question we get involves the purchase of a replacement vehicle, and reader Sondi Moore has reached out to us seeking advice on a replacement for a beloved 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Sondi’s car has racked up 200,000 miles on the odometer, and while it may not have any current problems, that’s about the time when multiple systems start to fail. One week it’s the clutch slave cylinder, followed by a pinhole leak in the radiator. Get those items fixed, and a wheel bearing is bound to fail. No matter how much affection you have towards a car, there’s always a time to cut your losses and move on to a newer model.
Sondi has a limited budget as well, and can’t spend more than $11,000 on reliable transportation. Still, that’s a decent amount to work with, and Sondi wants another compact car that’s fun to drive. With those primary factors in mind, below are the top five cars we’d recommend. Each is entertaining in its own way, each offers reasonable (or better than reasonable) handling and each can be found for less than $11,000 on the used market.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV
Enlarge Photo2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
If you love your 1997 Miata, Sondi, you’re really going to love the latest generation of Mazda’s classic roadster. The third-generation MX-5 has all the charm of your first-generation car, but with more horsepower, more interior room, more trunk space and, unfortunately, more weight. While the first generation cars were less-than-ideal as daily drivers, the latest generation manages to yield a better ride quality without sacrificing handling. Used examples are plentiful, and $11,000 is enough money to buy you a clean 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2004 Acura RSX Type S
Enlarge Photo2004 Acura RSX Type-S
We’ll go out on a limb and assume you know how to drive a manual transmission. If that’s the case, you’ll want to look at the latest model Acura RSX Type-S you can find within you budget, but we suspect it’ll be a 2004. The 2004 Acura RSX Type-S blended performance with a surprising amount of civility, but finding one that hasn’t been thoroughly abused may prove difficult. Look for cars that haven’t been “upgraded” to aftermarket exhausts, wheels or suspension kits by previous owners, since they’re generally signs that the car has been driven hard. If you can find a clean example, your money will buy you hatchback functionality, Acura reliability and the thrill of a 201-horsepower four-cylinder engine and six-speed gearbox that loves to be wound out. If you can’t drive a manual, or prefer the simplicity of an automatic for rush-hour commuting, opting for a Base RSX should allow you to get a newer car, maybe even a 2006. You’ll lose out on the horsepower of the RSX Type S, but even base model RSXs produced 160 horsepower.
2007 Scion tC
Enlarge Photo2007 Scion tC
Few cars blend functionality, reliability and handling better than Scion’s tC series. In 2007, buyers could choose between the stripped-down Spec model, with its 16-inch wheels, glass roof and relatively plain interior; or the Base model, which came with 17-inch wheels, a sunroof and cruise control. Both models featured a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 160 horsepower and mated to either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual gearbox. Used 2007 Scion tC Spec models should be well within your price range, and you may be able to find a 2007 Base models for under $11,000 if you look hard enough.
Saab Issues New Shares Pulls Out Of Frankfurt Auto Show
Swedish Automobile, Saab’s parent, is issuing another 4 million shares under an existing agreement with GEM Global Yield Fund Limited. Earlier this month, Swedish Automobile sold an estimated 5 million shares to GEM in order to raise funding to pay workers and suppliers.
The new deal is said to be worth another $5.8 million, but how far that will go to satisfy Saab’s existing debts is anyone’s guess. Production at Saab’s Trollhattan factory has been halted since April, and despite Saab’s insistence that production would resume in August, there is little indication of that happening.
On a related note, Saab has announced that they will not participate in this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Instead, Saab will focus their efforts on restarting production and returning to the business of building cars. While the Frankfurt show is significant, it’s followed in rapid succession by the Prague Auto Show, the Tokyo Motor Show, the European Motor Show in Brussels, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In other words, Saab can easily make up any ground lost to competitors by not exhibiting their latest wares in Frankfurt.
Assuming, of course, they’re able to restart production in the near future as planned. We’ve got out fingers crossed for Saab, but their future still looks tenuous to us.
The new deal is said to be worth another $5.8 million, but how far that will go to satisfy Saab’s existing debts is anyone’s guess. Production at Saab’s Trollhattan factory has been halted since April, and despite Saab’s insistence that production would resume in August, there is little indication of that happening.
On a related note, Saab has announced that they will not participate in this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Instead, Saab will focus their efforts on restarting production and returning to the business of building cars. While the Frankfurt show is significant, it’s followed in rapid succession by the Prague Auto Show, the Tokyo Motor Show, the European Motor Show in Brussels, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In other words, Saab can easily make up any ground lost to competitors by not exhibiting their latest wares in Frankfurt.
Assuming, of course, they’re able to restart production in the near future as planned. We’ve got out fingers crossed for Saab, but their future still looks tenuous to us.
Chrysler Lowering Prices On 2012 Chrysler 200
If you’re in the market for a 2012 Chrysler 200, a 2012 Dodge Avenger or a 2012 Dodge Journey, we have good news for you: all of these models will cost less than their 2011 equivalents, at least in base trim levels.
The 2012 Chrysler 200 and the 2012 Dodge Avenger will both start at $18,995, which is a difference of $250 compared to base 2011 models. That makes the Chrysler mid-size sedans cheaper than competitors such as the Suzuki Kizashi and the Kia Optima, and we couldn’t find any specific evidence of de-contenting on the 200 or Avenger. That’s not to say that Chrysler didn’t trim a few corners to save money, only that any changes are buried fairly deep on the build sheet.
The 2012 Dodge Journey gets a substantial price reduction on the base model, which now starts at $20,995, or $1,450 less than last year. Base model Journeys still come with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, and they still include five-passenger seating with a third-row as an available option. The price cut makes the entry-level Journey SE one of the lowest-priced mid-size crossovers on the market, beating out even the Kia Sorento, and we’re fairly sure that 2012 Journeys have a few less features than their 2011 counterparts (although Chrysler isn’t giving us specifics just yet).
This may seem like an odd time for Chrysler to lower prices, since used-car prices are up and most competitors are either raising new car prices or lowering sales incentives. We suspect it has a lot to do with moving inventory, since none of the discounted models have sold in sufficient quantities to make Chrysler happy.
The revamped-for-2011 Dodge Journey, for example, sold just 27,000 copies through the first six months of the year, which is only a five-percent increase over 2010’s dismal sales. On the plus side, the Journey is a hit in Europe, where’ it's sold as the Fiat Freemont.
Will lowering prices help Chrysler sell more units? Perhaps, but being perceived as the “least expensive” automaker isn’t always a good thing, either.
The 2012 Chrysler 200 and the 2012 Dodge Avenger will both start at $18,995, which is a difference of $250 compared to base 2011 models. That makes the Chrysler mid-size sedans cheaper than competitors such as the Suzuki Kizashi and the Kia Optima, and we couldn’t find any specific evidence of de-contenting on the 200 or Avenger. That’s not to say that Chrysler didn’t trim a few corners to save money, only that any changes are buried fairly deep on the build sheet.
The 2012 Dodge Journey gets a substantial price reduction on the base model, which now starts at $20,995, or $1,450 less than last year. Base model Journeys still come with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, and they still include five-passenger seating with a third-row as an available option. The price cut makes the entry-level Journey SE one of the lowest-priced mid-size crossovers on the market, beating out even the Kia Sorento, and we’re fairly sure that 2012 Journeys have a few less features than their 2011 counterparts (although Chrysler isn’t giving us specifics just yet).
This may seem like an odd time for Chrysler to lower prices, since used-car prices are up and most competitors are either raising new car prices or lowering sales incentives. We suspect it has a lot to do with moving inventory, since none of the discounted models have sold in sufficient quantities to make Chrysler happy.
The revamped-for-2011 Dodge Journey, for example, sold just 27,000 copies through the first six months of the year, which is only a five-percent increase over 2010’s dismal sales. On the plus side, the Journey is a hit in Europe, where’ it's sold as the Fiat Freemont.
Will lowering prices help Chrysler sell more units? Perhaps, but being perceived as the “least expensive” automaker isn’t always a good thing, either.
Chrysler Slashes Pricing On The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
We’ve already reported that Chrysler is lowering prices on the 2012 Chrysler 200, the 2012 Dodge Avenger and the 2012 Dodge Journey, but the company’s steepest drop appears to be on base 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee models. In 2011, a base Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo started at $30,215, but for 2012 that price drops to $26,995, a difference of $3,220. In contrast, mid-level Limited models increase in price by $80 (from $36,715 to $36,795), while the top-line Overland models go up by $700 (from $38,795 to $39,495).
Why the substantial price alignment? Chrysler isn’t saying yet, but we suspect it's looking to undercut the competition at the entry-level price point. The cheapest Ford Explorer you can buy is $28,170, which now makes it $1,175 more expensive than the Jeep. A Chevy Traverse starts at $29,370, which makes it $2,375 more than the Jeep. Even Toyota’s Highlander, at a base price of $28,090, is now $1,095 more expensive than the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
You can’t cut that much off the price without having a fairly substantial change in content. Chrysler isn’t clear on what’s been removed from the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but Kicking Tires reports that the standard power driver’s seat is gone, replaced by a manual unit. Packages seem to cost more as well: leather seating, 18-inch wheels and the 506-watt audio system cost $4,000 in 2011, but the same package runs $5,300 in 2012. If you wanted to upgrade to the 5.7-liter V-8 in 2011, the package cost $5,495; the equivalent package for 2012 will run you $6,995.
Oddly enough, Chrysler isn’t changing the base price of the similar 2012 Dodge Durango by nearly as much. The 2012 Dodge Durango will start at $28,795, which is just $200 less than the base 2011 model sold for.
Why the substantial price alignment? Chrysler isn’t saying yet, but we suspect it's looking to undercut the competition at the entry-level price point. The cheapest Ford Explorer you can buy is $28,170, which now makes it $1,175 more expensive than the Jeep. A Chevy Traverse starts at $29,370, which makes it $2,375 more than the Jeep. Even Toyota’s Highlander, at a base price of $28,090, is now $1,095 more expensive than the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
You can’t cut that much off the price without having a fairly substantial change in content. Chrysler isn’t clear on what’s been removed from the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but Kicking Tires reports that the standard power driver’s seat is gone, replaced by a manual unit. Packages seem to cost more as well: leather seating, 18-inch wheels and the 506-watt audio system cost $4,000 in 2011, but the same package runs $5,300 in 2012. If you wanted to upgrade to the 5.7-liter V-8 in 2011, the package cost $5,495; the equivalent package for 2012 will run you $6,995.
Oddly enough, Chrysler isn’t changing the base price of the similar 2012 Dodge Durango by nearly as much. The 2012 Dodge Durango will start at $28,795, which is just $200 less than the base 2011 model sold for.
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2012 Toyota PriusV Hybrid, On The Road
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Hot News: 2014 Renault Scenic
The Renault Scenic is a five seat B segment MPV that have origin since 1996.The first generation that sold until 2003 is popular among family’s car buyer.The 2nd generation Renault offer a longer wheelbase version that can accommodate 7 seat and call it a Grand Scenic.The 3rd model is arrive in 2009 and based from Renault Megane platform like it predecessor have just average sell volume, not much popular like the first car.Some reason is more competitor not only in it class but also from a crossover hatchback.
The next generation is set at October 2014.According to the source,The car will have more curves and sporty line.Renault want to attrack customer with more emotion buy.The lower and more slope roof line.It’s may not good for area offer but it cleary create a radiate feeling.Autoten thinks the render is perfect and very beautiful.Seem like some influrence from Captur,DeZir and R-space concept.
In mechanical data,They will introduce a new 0.9 liter turbo petrol,1.6 liter petrol will replace by the 1.2 TCe petrol turbocharge that currently power in Clio will get 10 more hosepower to 110 hp.The 2.0 liter petrol will replace by Nissan 1.6 liter petrol turbo 156 hp mate with a dual clutch transmission.An AWD version will be offer.Diesel will have 1.5 dCi with 105 hp ,1.6 liters 130 hp and 2.0 dCi with 160 hp. Start / Stop technology will be standard on all versions.
A longer wheelbase Grand Scenic is also in the table too.
Thanks to: Autoten
Hot News: Hyundai Plans to Release 3 New Cars Next Year
Hyundai will launch three new or revised models in the next year – with the Hyundai i30 being followed by a new Santa Fe and refreshed i20.
The first sketch hinting at the looks of the new i30 has already been released, and the all-new car will be unveiled in the metal at September’s Frankfurt motor show.
The new Santa Fe will follow, although it is likely to take a new name with an ix prefix. A face-lifted i20 comes shortly after.
Tony Whitehorn, managing director of Hyundai UK, said: “We’ve already shown with our other recent models that each car that comes out of this company is quite improved, both technically and in terms of emotional appeal.”
Hyundai will also launch its new i40 estate next month, and the Veloster coupe in November.
“The Veloster takes us into a new area – it’s absolutely not a sports car, and it’s not about niche appeal. We hope to attract buyers form all segments,” said Whitehorn. “It’s a new type of car, and we’ve seen from the Mini, Citroen’s DS range and the Nissan Juke that the UK car market likes innovation.”
However, Whitehorn ruled out Hyundai extending its style-led model range beyond the upcoming Veloster coupe at present. “If the market shows there’s an opportunity then we can consider it, but at the moment there are no other plans,” he said.
Thanks to: Autocar
New Car: 2012 Kia Picanto 3-Door
This sportier three-door version of the recently launched Kia Picanto has been officially revealed ahead of UK sales in September.
The new doors and rear panels give the three-door Picanto a “fresh, dynamic appearance,” according to Kia, accentuated by the car’s rising belt line and side mouldings.
External revisions to the new model include a bigger front grille - available with silver or red trim surrounds – and revised bumpers, with a “slim, full-width lower grille, housing large black-bezelled foglamps,” at the front and a rectangular black central section at the rear. An exposed twin-chromed exhaust finishes off the car's new rear.
Four trim levels are available for the three-door Kia Picanto - 1, 1 Air (both carried over from the five-door car), Halo and Equinox – the last two of which join the Picanto range for the first time.
Halo and Equinox versions get Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, automatic LED lights front and back, side skirts and a red front grille surround as standard.
Halo also includes 14-inch alloys, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, reverse parking sensors and an electronic instrument binnacle as well as a high gloss white centre fascia and Lunar Glow metallic paint outside.
Top-spec Equinox models are finished with Kia’s ‘Chilli’ red interior and gloss black fascia and gearknob. Beefy 15-inch telephone-dial style alloys “lend a more sporting look” to the exterior, which is finished in Galaxy Black metallic paint. Aditionally, Equinox models get automatic air conditioning and smart key with starter button.
Power comes courtesy of the Picanto’s current engine range – either a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 68bhp and 99g/km Co2, or the larger four-pot unit, which produces 84bhp and 100g/km Co2, when fitted with stop-start. Both are exempt from London’s Congestion Charge.
Prices for the new three-door Picanto start from £7795 for the entry-level 1.0 ‘1’ - £200 less than the five-door equivalent - rising to £12,295 for the 1.25 Halo fitted with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Equinox comes with the manual ‘box only and costs £11,695.
Kia predicts that the new three-door car will make up 45 per cent of Picanto sales.
Thanks to: Autocar
Hot News: 2013 Renault Clio
Daring to look at, better to drive and cheaper to run – that’s the new Renault Clio. And Auto Express has all the details on the supermini that’s got the Ford Fiesta in its sights.
The Clio is Renault’s best-selling model, and this fourth generation will be the first production car developed from the ground up by new design director, Laurens van den Acker.
So far, the only models we’ve seen from the Dutch styling chief have been concepts – such as the striking DeZir, R-Space and Captur show cars. As you can see from our exclusive illustrations, the Clio is a little more down to earth, but has still undergone a major transformation.
The aggressive new face is inspired by the curvy DeZir, with a wide slatted lower grille and LED strips below the main lamps. The distinctive Renault badge is more prominent, plus there are chrome accents on the upper grille and surrounding the sleek new headlights. Small rear windows give this five-door model a rakish look, as do the gently sculpted body panels and subtle roof spoiler.
A Renault spokesman confirmed the dynamic new look to Auto Express, saying: “There’s no secret that it’s a sporty type of car, and it will feature a unique interior, both in terms of style and packaging.”
Our contact also revealed that rather than going upmarket – like Vauxhall’s forthcoming MINI rival – the new Clio will cement its position as a supermini. “We want to distance it from the all-electric ZOE, as except for the five-door layout, they’re separate models,” the spokesman added. Both cars are scheduled to arrive in dealers in the summer of next year, after debuting at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The Clio will be sharper to drive than before, too, and is set to get a wide range of small, efficient turbo petrol and diesel powerplants. The exact line-up is still being kept under wraps, but Renault’s advanced new three-cylinder turbo – previewed in the R-Space concept – is set to feature.
This 900cc unit delivers 108bhp and 160Nm of torque, and promises CO2 emissions of only 95g/km, as well as 76.3mpg combined economy. This amazing efficiency is down to a host of technologies, including a ‘pulse start’ system which allows lightning quick restarts. Plus, by combining radio spark plugs for quicker ignition and EGR Boost technology to cool and reuse exhaust gases, the unit allows more efficient engine combustion.
Following the launch, a new Renaultsport Clio will appear. This is likely to get a new 1.6-litre turbo. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express
Thanks to: Auto Express
Hot News: Bugatti Galibier Gets Green Light
A four-door Veyron is back on the agenda at Bugatti, as the marque reveals plans to fine-tune the all-new supercar’s vital statistics.
Unveiled as a concept in 2009, the 16C Galibier had a detuned version of the Veyron’s engine, with 900bhp and increased torque. Since then, it’s made an appearance at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, featuring a new paintjob – but not a lot else.
Now, Bugatti and Bentley boss Wolfgang Dürheimer has confirmed the company is “committed to a four-door Bugatti”, and promised to deliver even more muscle from the W16 unit. Dürheimer told Auto Express: “The Galibier didn’t have four-digit power. It has to be above 1,000bhp. We shouldn’t limit ourselves.”
He added that 1,500 models could be produced, from as soon as late 2012. This would coincide with the end of production of the Veyron; a car which has never made money, despite its £1million-plus price. Yet Dürheimer claims Bugatti can justify the Galibier’s development cost, as it will test-bed new technologies of benefit to other VW Group brands. “Bugatti needs to add as much value to the company as it costs,” he said.
That’s particularly important in booming markets such as China, where buyers expect the latest in-car gadgets. Legroom will also increase in the production Galibier; Dürheimer admitted it was too cramped in the concept. This would also benefit buyers in China; many chauffeur-driven customers in that country experience the car only from the back seat. Dürheimer confirmed the price would be “beyond the Veyron”. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express
Thanks to: Auto Express
Recall Up Date: 2002 - 2003 Dodge Freightliner & Sprinter
The Problem: Mercedes-Benz is recalling some 2002 and 2003 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, which were sold under Dodge and Freightliner brands. Because the vans were sold and driven before the U.S. switched to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel, it can suffer from corrosion when using fuel with higher concentrations of sulfur. Exhaust gases passing through the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system can corrode the intake manifold, which could lead to damage to the fuel return line and firewall around the manifold.
The Fix: Chrysler will notify Dodge owners, while Mercedes-Benz will notify those with Freightliner-branded vehicles. Dealers will replace the affected intake manifold for free. Owners can call Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or Mercedes-Benz’s Sprinter division at 1-843-695-5031.
Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 665 vehicles, all hailing from the 2002 and 2003 model years. Said vehicles were sold as the Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500, and Freightliner Sprinter 3500.
Thanks to: Motor Trend
Recall Up Date: 2012 Nissan Altima & NV-Series Van
The Problem: Nissan is recalling some 2012 Nissan Altima sedans and NV vans because their air bag control units were assembled incorrectly. The units may have been wired incorrectly, which means the air bags may not properly inflate in the event of a crash. If the airbags do not deploy during a crash, the driver or passengers could be injured.
The Fix: Nissan will replace the airbag control unit free of charge, and will begin contacting the affected owners on August 22, 2011. Owners can call Nissan for more information at 1-800-647-7261.
Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 32 Nissan Altimas manufactured between June 15, 2011 and June 21, 2011, and 22 Nissan NVs manufactured between June 23, 2011 and June 28, 2011.
Thanks to: Motor Trend
Recall Up Date: 2009 Maserati Gran Turismo & Quattroporte
The Problem: Maserati is recalling some 2009 Quattroporte and GranTurismo models because of issues with the rear suspension. Both left and right toe-in tie-rods were machined incorrectly, which could lead to them failing. If the tie-rods fail, one or both of the rear wheels could fall out of alignment and cause the vehicle to lose control.
The Fix: Starting in September 2011, Maserati will replace the affected tie-rods and then perform a rear-end alignment, free of charge. Owners can contact Maserati by calling 1-201-816-2600.
Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 763 MaseratiQuattroporte and GranTurismo models manufactured between July 3, 2008, and September 30, 2008.
Thanks to: Motor Trend
Spied Up Date: 2013 BMW 3-Series
This may be our first look at the next-generation BMW 3 Series. According to F30Post, the blurry photo seen here is a preview of the F30-generation 3 Series that is expected to debut some time in 2012.
We have already spied the new car in winter testing and strutting its stuff in the city, but this our first look without any camouflage tape obscuring the sheet metal. From the photos, we can tell that BMW’s 3er has become more grown up, taking on some design cues from the 5 and 7 Series. Sleeker headlights, more prominent hood creases, and a stubbier trunklid with new taillight designs are among the highlights. The overhead views also reveal the special in-dash projectors needed for BMW’s head-up display system — which would mark the first time it was available in the 3 Series line.
It’s widely expected that the 2013 3 Series sedan will debut in March 2012, which would coincide with the Geneva Motor Show. Coupe, station wagon, and convertible variants will all trickle out several months after the sedan bows.
The biggest change for the American market is that BMW’s new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four may become the base engine for the 328i. The downsized engine has already made its way under the hood of the BMW Z4 sDrive28i and 2012 528i. The 335i is expected to continue using a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, but power could climb a bit higher in the new car.
F30Post says that BMW will release photos and information on the new 3 Series in November, ahead of a public debut at Geneva next March. The sedan is apparently set to go on sale in the U.S. in spring 2012. Watch this space for more as the next in a long line of BMW 3 Series moves steadily closer to fruition.
Thanks to: Motor Trend
Spied: 2013 Dodge Viper
Development on the next-generation Dodge Viper is well underway, and our spy photographers have just caught it wearing its new front end. The nose has been slapped on both coupe and convertible versions, which we’ll take as unofficial confirmation that both body styles will live on.
Although the two Viper prototypes wear previous-gen sheetmetal from the A-pillar back, the new nose can be seen peeking from beneath the camouflage. A large crosshair grille will again be the fascia’s signature element, but it’s been updated with Dodge’s latest parallel-bar design (as seen on the 2011 Durango, among others). The headlights appear to be more angular and swept back, disappearing under the camo and flowing farther up the fender than before. Mesh on the hood indicates the reappearance of a center-mounted intake, as well as louvered vents, and another opening appears just ahead of the front doors on the body sides. We’re expecting the Viper to arrive with a fairly menacing countenance, particularly if huge intakes or cutouts appear next to the grille, as seem to be implied under the roadster’s disguise.
Under the hood, the Viper will undoubtedly pack the brawn to back up its looks. There are a few potential powerplants, but the most likely candidate is a revised version of the last car’s 8.4-liter V-10, producing upwards of 700 hp and perhaps equipped with Fiat’s MultiAir valve-lift system. Additionally, rumor has it that Dodge could even offer an entry-level Viper with the 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 from its SRT8 offerings. The new car might also pack an adaptive sport suspension, and we expect a six-speed manual to again serve as the transmission.
Dodge has confirmed that the next-generation Viper will debut in late 2012. That’s a long time to hold us in suspense, but rest assured we’ll have our camera lenses and eyes peeled for more details in the meantime.
Thanks to: Car and Driver
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
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Been meaning to redo this video a long time ago and got around to it today! Anyway, this is the family hauler, great Suv back in the day and still ...Sunday, August 14, 2011
2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid Quick Drive/Review
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Greg Cavanaugh, automotive writer for the Gallup Journey Magazine, highlights a few of the features of the 2011 Toyota Prius. This video ...Maruti offers Rs. 45000 discount on Maruti A-Star
Since a past few months, car manufacturers in India are witnessing sluggish sales, reason being higher rate of interest and rise in petrol prices.
To do the damage control Maruti India has come up with a discount offer on Maruti A-Star hatchback. Maruti India is offering an impressive discount of Rs. 45000 on Maruti A-Star to boost up its sales. This discount is split in a cash discount of Rs. 28000 along with an exchange price of Rs. 15000.Earlier, Maruti India managed to sell 4000 units of Maruti A-Star per month, but this figure has tumbled down gradually. The sales figures of Maruti A-Star in the month of May came down to 1734 units, which were followed to the mark of 1000 units. Sadly, the July sales of Maruti A-Star went down to 779 units, which is surely not remarkable. Therefore, to boost up its sales, Maruti India decided to offer a discount of Rs. 45000 on it.However, the major problem with Maruti A-Star is space. This hatchback is pretty cramped at the rear, which makes the passenger sitting at the back a little uncomfortable. In the last few months, it was seen that Maruti Zen Estilo managed to outsold Maruti A-Star, because, Maruti Estilo comes with better space.On the other hand, Maruti A-Star is brilliant handling car. The fuel efficiency of this hatchback is surely striking and comes with a responsive gearbox.
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