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| Mercedes B-Class Spy Pictures Out; More Revealed Posted: 30 Jun 2011 07:37 AM PDT Merc fans out there now have yet another reason to be curious. We recently got a sneak view of the new hatchback 2012 Mercedes B-Class – that too with less wraps. The smart entry level small car model looks ready to hit the roads. From the spy pictures we chanced upon, the car seems to be spacious in the rear. That could mean there is added rear seat legroom providing additional comfort. The engine specs of this Mercedes baby say that the options include five petrols and four diesels. The petrol power trains are expected to produce 109 PS (80 kW / 108 bhp) to 204 PS (150 kW / 201 bhp), while the diesel counterparts will produce 122 PS (90 kW / 120 bhp) to 204 PS (150 kW / 201 bhp). The model comes with a two bar grille, LED indicators, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and an upward sweeping shoulder line. Expect this remodeled B-Class on road by end of 2011 or by the dawn of 2012.
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| Dodge Viper Revival Sees Hiccups Posted: 30 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT It seems like there's a bit of trouble at the Chrysler stables. Plans to launch the revived model of the popular Dodge Viper have been stalled, at least for the time being. The news comes from Street Racing Technology CEO Ralph Gilles who has been quoted as saying that Chrysler is having trouble finding suppliers to build elements for its high-end model. As you would already know, Viper used to be one of the out-of-age model cars, first produced in 1991 and one of the first to employ V10 engines. The company is having problems even as it looks for suppliers. With low production vehicles seeing a dip, many of the suppliers are on the hunt for big accounts. But then, Viper seems not to be able to cope up with that demand. However, Viper also could see some ray of hope, with the car maker bent on developing the model for roll out in late 2012.
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| Posted: 30 Jun 2011 07:28 AM PDT When it comes to electric vehicles, there seems to be an added number of cars that are being lined up. Many top brands are geared up to follow the trend of future. German player Opel has taken it a step further, by announcing plans to launch a ground breaking fuel-cell vehicle (FCV). The vehicle is expected to roll out in 2015. Besides the FCV that is being planned, the company is also said to be earmarked $15.8 billion to develop other models that could be released by 2014. Of this, as much as $1 billion will go towards developing fuel saving car engines and transmission systems. Opel has also readied three new engine families – a small petrol, a medium petrol and a medium diesel, which will be introduced s as to abide with the forthcoming Euro 6 emission standards.
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