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Amp announced its new electric vehicle based on an iconic American SUV

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Amp announced they will showcase its new electric vehicle based on an iconic American SUV in 2012 North American International Auto Show where the automotive world comes together. The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) also called as Detroit Auto Show will showcase more than 500 innovative vehicles at Cobo Center from January 9 to January 22, 2012. Image Source : http://bit.ly/vSrJwZ AMP Electric Vehicles is an automotive company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles and SUVs. Recently it has selected Allen & Caron Inc for its Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. AMP Electric Vehicles CEO Jim Taylor says [...]

The new Range Rover Evoque with Cross Coupe Concept

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The 2014 Land Rover Grand Evoque is expected to go on sale in U.S. and China where the market for SUV is growing. The price is expected to be around £ 35,000 along with Evoques original front-wheel drive system buyer will have a choice of 2.2-liter diesel and 2.0-liter gasoline engine as well. The future Jaguar SUV models and the Land Rover Evoque will share a common R-MS Land Rover’s new platform. It will be built and launched within three to four years and will include Evoques Cross Coupe Concept. Image Source : http://bit.ly/sTNFsX According to Ulrich Hackenberg, boss of the Volkswagen Research [...]

Ford’s Eco-Boost gets the deserving best engine Oscars

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Eco-Boost engine produced by Ford Motor Company is a better alternative which is designed to deliver better power, gives 20% better fuel efficiency and 15% reduced greenhouse emissions. The Ford Falcon which is a full-size car manufactured by Ford Motor Company of Australia will get the power of award winning four-cylinder Eco-Boost engine in 2012. In the award winning list of 10 Best Engines of 2012 most of the engines are either turbocharged or supercharged. Image Source : http://bit.ly/u0gOQB Being fifth in the list, the 2.0-litre Eco-Boost inline four cylinder petrol engine was awarded for its application in the North American Ford [...]

Title of lowest depreciating car is given to Toyota Land Cruiser

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Toyota Motor Corporation developed its first generation Land Cruiser in 1951 and in the year 2011 celebrating its 60th anniversary it has proved to be the lowest depreciating SUV and has better value than others. Image Source : http://bit.ly/sAtpO4 The cost of owning a car depends on the value of its depreciation (the car’s decrease in value over time). The Japanese car maker managed to bring its Toyota Land Cruiser on top of the list of cars suffering the least depreciation. Usually if a car maker is lagging with its sales then it tends to launch its anniversary special to bump up [...]

The production of BMW X6 M50d will begin in March of 2012.

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• BMW released their first M Diesel model BMW X6 M50d which is based on their popular X6 Concept. • The production is expected to start in March 2012 • The diesel model will come with a tri-turbo • A six-cylinder diesel power plant beneath a modified front hood • 381-hp with a healthy 545 pound feet of torque • M50d will be offered in Europe and is unlike to come to America • BMW claims the model to be 20% more fuel-efficient Image Source : http://bit.ly/tDhx8m BMW X6 M50d is expected to go on production in March 2012 and will be available in two different models, one is a traditional RWD variant and [...]

Nissan launching a recall campaign due to a pair of defects in Juke SUV

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2011 Nissan Juke SUV was introduced to Japan market on June 9, 2010 and looked quite affordable with some great technology. The owners found it easy to drive as compared to other SUVs of same size as the front and the side edge of the hood can be seen easily while driving. The Nissan’s European design center along with the Japanese home studio had worked on and designed this great little car to drive. Around 118,000 Jukes sold globally have to be recalled in order to solve the problem of door locks and malfunctioning of boost pressure sensors. Around 41,497 Juke crossovers [...]

The rising market for luxury SUVs has heated up the automobile industry in China

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The automobile industry in China has turned out to be the largest buyer and manufacturer of cars, minivans, pickup trucks and SUVs as compared to any U.S., Japanese or European automobile industry. The analysts say that China has a lot of potential to grow and develop. They have also made a prediction that by the year 2015 China will be producing over 31 million vehicles a year. Volkswagen and General Motors were first foreign automakers to enter into joint ventures with Chinese partners and their ownership was limited to 50%. China also organizes the auto shows for automakers in Beijing, Shanghai and [...]

Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept Unveiled At 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

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Volkswagen will completely change our views for future SUV’s with its Cross Coupe Concept. The concept is dynamic and is based on VW new engineering design called as modular transverse matrix. The German carmaker unveiled its new Cross Coupe concept in Tokyo Motor Show. As per Volkswagen design Chief Walter de Silva, the Cross Coupe is planned to build for China as they are experiencing an urge for crossovers in China. Image Source : http://bit.ly/uc9jiU The Cross Coupe looks an attractive and versatile machine which has different mode options as well. The three different modes available are: City mode, Off-Road mode and [...]

The credit for success of Ford Motor Company sales goes to small SUV’s

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The saying “Big things come in small packages” is represented by the Ford sales of small SUVs. The sales figure of Ford for October was 206,896 which made them the second largest automaker in the US. While comparing with 2010 in terms of sales, this year Ford Motor Company had a strong growth rate of 13.25% with the help of Ford Escape small SUV, Ford Fusion and Ford Explorer. Image Source : http://bit.ly/vBRzIt The Geneva Auto Show in March will showcase the so called “Smarter Utility Vehicle” by Ford. The all new Ford Escape SUV which is already sold as the Ford Kuga [...]

The new Jeep D-segment SUV by Chrysler Group to be built in the Toledo Assembly Complex (Ohio)

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In an event with Ohio Governor, the Chrysler Group LLC declared its second shift of production investments and expansion plans for the assembly plant in Ohio. Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed the plan of investing 1.7 billion dollar for the Toledo Assembly Complex (Ohio) plant. Image Source : http://bit.ly/ur4Lm0 Walter Chrysler was the founder of Chrysler Group LLC. It is a multinational company which has its headquarters at Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. and serves worldwide. Currently, the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro is build in toledo assembly complex and now the investment of 500 million dollar will [...]

Chevy suburban fails crash test

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Image Source : http://bit.ly/urtoD9 Safety evaluations from NTHSA revealed that the 2012 Chevrolet suburban SUV suffered a roll over during a side-impact crash test conducted by them. NHTSA simulated the crash test by simulating a scenario where a passenger car strikes the driver’s side a 38 miles per hour. The inertia caused by the strike caused the Chevrolet Suburban to land on its side. Ideally, the SUV vehicle should only skid on the four wheels and should not topple. Other vehicles which failed the test are Nissan Rogue and Ford Escape. While Chevrolet Suburban does earn top scores in frontal and [...]

Volkswagen’s Tiguan offering R-Line accessories

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Volkswagen launched the R-Line Package specially designed for the Sport & Style equipment version. It will be offering an interior and an exterior R-Line accessory package with the 2012 Tiguan SUV. The R-Line interior package includes a sporty multi-function steering wheel, black roofliner, aluminum pedals, unique upholstery, black headliner, sport seats finished in R-Line specific pattern and R-Line logos. The R-Line interior package will cost you €2,120 but if you opt for leather upholstery the cost will get high at €2,920. Image Source : http://bit.ly/ts7rAu The R-Line exterior package includes the replaced front and rear bumpers with more aggressive and sportier variants, a [...]

GMC trucks and SUVs at a preferred price under Costco program

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For the first time Costco and GM has teamed up to sell vehicles at a preferred price which is equivalent to the price that the automaker offers its suppliers employees. Costco members get incentives to buy new vehicles and to shop for a range of products through the Costco club at discount prices members pay annual fees of dollarsignr55 or dollarsignr110. General Motors - Chevrolet and GMC vehicles will be displayed at Costco outlets across the country. The members participating in Costco program will get the discount which will be different for different products. In addition to that members will also receive [...]

The new Color Touch Navigation System on the 2012 GMC Terrain

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The 2012 GMC Terrain will be manufactured at CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. In the makeover of the 2012 GMC Terrain smaller SUV manufacturer has introduced the new Color Touch Navigation System. The system is comparatively cheaper than other systems and is available for dollarsignr795. Terrain’s Color Touch Radio and Navigation System provides with multiple functions which makes it easy for a driver to get connected with the world. Image Source : http://bit.ly/rDZ64K The Color Touch Navigation System includes onboard navigation capabilities, multiple map views, directions, local forecast, hands-free control of phones, voice commands, USB and auxiliary inputs for iPod [...]

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler was awarded for the “Hottest 4×4-SUV” at SEMA Show

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The annual SEMA Award Show for the year 2011 was organized in Las Vegas. SEMA Show gives all the manufactures and buyers a chance to come together and exhibit their products. The show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association is not open to general public and is specially organized for the automotive specialty equipment industry. There were more than 2,000 exhibiting companies that participated in this year’s award show and exhibited their unique products with improved performance, safety, convenience, appearance and comfort. Image Source : http://bit.ly/tutubS The SEMA Award recognized and honored four vehicles as the hottest vehicles in four different categories: • The [...]