Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Car Blog News

Car Blog News

On OverdriveLive Tonight: Polo GTi Review, Monaco Grand Prix Report and Indy 500 Action

Posted: 31 May 2011 07:12 AM PDT

Every Tuesday between 6 and 8pm, Ciro De Siena and Gavin Williams from OverdriveTV host OverdriveLive on 2OceansVibe Radio. It’s a blokey mix of cars, football, music, more cars, and other nonsense which Capetonians are coming to love.

This week they’ll be reviewing the new Polo GTi and the Honda Jazz Hybrid, as well as presenting a full report on the brilliant Monaco Grand Prix. In true petrol-head form, they sat through the entire Indy 500 on Sunday as well, only for the most exciting moment to happen seconds before the end of the race.

All this will be fitted in between the best hand-picked tunes. Head over to www.2OceansVibeRadio.com to listen live.

GM Cadillac-based PHEV Plan Axed

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:22 AM PDT

General Motors has put aside their plans to introduce a premium plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) based on their Cadillac luxury brand. It was earlier believed that GM was in the works with a  PHEV, based on the Cadillac SRX platform and making use of the Chevy Volt Technology..

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This car from Cadillac would have been first 'luxury PHEV' car in the US. It also would have been the second PHEV from GM, after the Chevy Volt. The project has however been axed as the company thinks that the crossover plug-in would be financially feasible.

There are also many who feel that the project could well be revived on another platform in the future. The SRX platform on which this PHEV was intended to be built would have marked an end in sales when the new car got ready for production. Let's wait to know what's on GM bosses' minds next.

(Via Reuters)

Volkswagen Tiguan Facelifted Variant to be Built in Mexico & N America

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:19 AM PDT

Volkswagen, which is already expanding production to beyond the Passat, Jetta and Beetle models, will build their upcoming Tiguan model in Mexico. To be built either at the Chattanooga plant or the Pueblo plant in the Latin American nation, VW will be looking at increasing production units and sales of the Tiguan model. The Pueblo plant is where the Jetta and Beetle are assembled.

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In the meantime, the German car maker will also be looking at cutting down on production costs too. This apart, by around 2013, the company will also be lining up the North American production for the Tiguan. The new production plans will help us have a look at the new facelifted compact SUV Tiguan.

If you would remember, the 2007 Tiguan had sold 700,000 units world wide. The facelift was provided this February and next generation is expected by 2013.

(via WCF)

2012 Porsche Boxster Offers Sneak Peek

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:16 AM PDT

Here we have for an early peek on the upcoming 2012 Porsche Boxster model. The much anticipated Boxster, or the Boxster 981, comes with a completely innovative design and engine technologies. The 981 will sport a unique cab-forward design to have better recognition of the model from the former 911.

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The new Boxster will sport vital statistics that ad 60 mm (2.36 inches) at the wheelbase and 37 mm (1.46 inches) in total length, while the height loses 10 mm (0.39 inches) and the front overhang is reduced by 25 mm (0.98 inches). The two seater's compartment will provide more legroom, 18 mm (0.70 inches).

The Boxster 981 will appear different with more panache on front and rear fascias, with its own freshly designed headlamps and taillights, a new side air intake design and a steeper windscreen. The most distinguishing feature of this Porsche model will be its flat-four powertrain that will integrate engines of the next Boxster and Cayman models.

The four-cylinder unit will displace 2.5 liters and feature a larger bore than on the current 2.7 liter engine. The 2.5 liter will be twin-turbocharged up to around the 360 bhp (268 kW / 365 PS) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque mark.

The 981 Boxster is said to be set for officially debut in time for the Detroit Auto Show scheduled for January 2012.

(Via WCF)

 
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