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- 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Makes China Debut in Blue, will be Offered with a 1.6-liter Turbo
- Suzuki Kizashi Apex Turbo Concept Packs More than 275HP
- New Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept Previews Hybrid Version
- 2013 Ford Taurus Receives Facelift, Plus New 237HP 2.0-liter Four-Pot and Updated 290HP 3.5-liter V6
- Shanghai Auto Show: Nissan's 190HP Compact Sport Concept
- Shanghai Auto Show: Hyundai Elantra Puts on a New Face for China
- Toyota Rolls Out Online Ordering Site for Upcoming Prius Plug-In Hybrid
- Shanghai Auto Show: New BMW M5 and 5-Series Plug-in Hybrid Concepts
- All-New Nissan Tiida Unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show, Previews 2012 Versa in the U.S.
- Volkswagen Introduces New Accessories for the Touareg
- 2012 VW Beetle in the Flesh with New Gallery and Videos
- Rolls-Royce Ghost gets on the Procrustean Bed: LWB Model Revealed in Shanghai
- 2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan, Coupe and Wagon Gain New Grille and Updated V6 with 318HP
- Porsche Improves Cayenne’s V6 Diesel and Introduces 540HP Powerkit for Turbo Model
- Infiniti Teases New JX 7-Seater Premium Crossover, will go on Sale in 2012
- Subaru XV Concept is a High-Riding Impreza Crossover
- Volvo Concept Universe Hints at Design Direction for New Luxury Sedan
- New Kia K2 is the China Market Rio Sedan
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Makes China Debut in Blue, will be Offered with a 1.6-liter Turbo Posted: 19 Apr 2011 08:11 PM PDT  We've already brought you the first details and photos on the North American-spec 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ahead of its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show, but for those of you wondering what GM has to offer buyers in other countries or how the firm's new globally player looks in blue, we can answer some of your questions.
In China, GM said the new mid-size Chevy will be available at launch with two naturally-aspirated gasoline engine options, a 2.0-liter and a 2.4-liter, both linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The US automaker added that international versions of the Malibu will also get a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline unit, details of which will be released at a later date. Read more »
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| Suzuki Kizashi Apex Turbo Concept Packs More than 275HP Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:55 PM PDT  Joining the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept at the New York Auto Show is a second prototype version of Suzuki's sedan model called the Kizashi Apex Concept. While the EcoCharge hybrid is all about improving fuel economy, the Apex version concentrates purely on the performance aspect of the build while also showcasing the link between Suzuki's automotive division and its championship-winning motorcycles. Read more »
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| New Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept Previews Hybrid Version Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:47 PM PDT  Since Toyota launched the gasoline-electric hybrid Prius in 1997 (because let's face it, Toyota was the one that made hybrids a household name), more and more automakers are following in the Japanese automaker's footsteps. Oddly enough , Suzuki isn't one them, at least not until now as the carmaker has expressed its intention to launch a hybrid version of the Kizashi sedan in the very near future. Read more »
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| 2013 Ford Taurus Receives Facelift, Plus New 237HP 2.0-liter Four-Pot and Updated 290HP 3.5-liter V6 Posted: 19 Apr 2011 05:21 PM PDT  The New York Auto Show will welcome the world premiere of Ford's updated for the 2013 model year, Taurus. For those of you that want the short story, Ford's chubby-looking mid-size model receives a minor exterior makeover, a redesigned dashboard and improved materials inside, plus changes to the engine lineup that include the introduction of a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four banger. Read more »
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| Shanghai Auto Show: Nissan's 190HP Compact Sport Concept Posted: 19 Apr 2011 03:10 PM PDT  Nissan unveiled a new design study called Compact Sport Concept at the Shanghai Auto Show. The prototype three-door hatchback is the work of Nissan's global design center in Japan and the brand's Beijing design studio in China. According to the Japanese automaker, the Compact Sport Concept is designed "for young customers in emerging countries".
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| Shanghai Auto Show: Hyundai Elantra Puts on a New Face for China Posted: 19 Apr 2011 01:51 PM PDT  The Hyundai Group is now pointing its arrows to the world's biggest auto market with the unveiling of two new models for China at this week's 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, the Elantra Yuedong compact sedan and the mid-size Azera, which is badged as Grandeur in some markets.
According to Hyundai, the interior has also been upgraded with higher quality materials and new convenience and safety features such as a smart key / button start, front side airbag, Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), Navigation, USB2.0 port and eco-driving guide system. Read more »
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| Toyota Rolls Out Online Ordering Site for Upcoming Prius Plug-In Hybrid Posted: 19 Apr 2011 12:30 PM PDT  In preparation for the 2012 market launch of its new Prius Plug-in hybrid (PHV), Toyota's U.S. division announced the introduction of a new online order system that will kick off later this year. Customers who are interested in the Prius Plug-in hybrid are invited to register on Toyota's website in order to have first access to the online order system when it becomes available later in the year. Appropriately, the first phase of the online order program, called Priority Registration, will launch on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Read more »
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| Shanghai Auto Show: New BMW M5 and 5-Series Plug-in Hybrid Concepts Posted: 19 Apr 2011 12:05 PM PDT  At this week's 2011 Shanghai Auto Show in China, BMW rolled out two concept versions of the current F10 5-Series, the M5 sport sedan and the LWB Plug-in Hybrid, both of which will enter production. Read more »
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| All-New Nissan Tiida Unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show, Previews 2012 Versa in the U.S. Posted: 19 Apr 2011 11:10 AM PDT  It won't be long before Nissan takes the wraps of the North American market 2012 Versa, but the Japanese company offered us our first glimpse of the sub-compact model with the reveal of the new Tiida hatchback at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show today. As some of you may already know, the Versa is sold in numerous markets around the world under the Tiida nameplate.
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| Volkswagen Introduces New Accessories for the Touareg Posted: 19 Apr 2011 10:31 AM PDT  Volkswagen has launched a new range of aftermarket accessories for the Touareg SUV. Among other features, there's a new underbody protection kit for the front and the back of the Touareg. Available in a two-tone design (black and silver), the kit promises to protect the underbody of the SUV from solid objects as well as from heavy dirt. Buyers can also opt for wide plastic protections for the wheel arches which are available either in black or in the same color as the vehicle. Read more »
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| 2012 VW Beetle in the Flesh with New Gallery and Videos Posted: 19 Apr 2011 09:11 AM PDT  We reported on the unveiling of the all-new 2012 Beetle yesterday, but since then we got our hands on a slew of fresh photos shot during the presentation of the car in Shanghai, as well as in Manhattan, New York, and Berlin in Germany. For the most part, the first reviews on the 'less flower, more power' styling direction of the New Beetle's replacement in general do appear to be on the positive side, but for Volkswagen, this needs to translate into consumer spending when the car goes on sale this fall. Read more »
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| Rolls-Royce Ghost gets on the Procrustean Bed: LWB Model Revealed in Shanghai Posted: 19 Apr 2011 08:22 AM PDT  The world premiere of Rolls-Royce's Ghost Extended Wheelbase took place at the Shanghai Auto Show, a sign of how important the Chinese market has become for premium carmakers. It's the first time Rolls-Royce brings a world launch to the Asia Pacific region, and the LWB Ghost is a fitting new model for a market that likes its sedans long and spacious. Read more »
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| 2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan, Coupe and Wagon Gain New Grille and Updated V6 with 318HP Posted: 19 Apr 2011 07:33 AM PDT  You may be hard pressed to visually identify the changes over the current version by looking at the above photo, but the Cadillac CTS range has received an update for the 2012 model year that brings a redesigned grille, a revised V6 engine and a new Touring Package edition. The improvements will be carried over to all three CTS models, including the Sedan, the Coupe and the Sport Wagon, with first deliveries expected in late summer. Read more »
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| Porsche Improves Cayenne’s V6 Diesel and Introduces 540HP Powerkit for Turbo Model Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:48 AM PDT  Less than a year after the market launch of the second iteration of the Cayenne, Porsche has introduced a revised version of the SUV's diesel engine while also improving and adding new options to the rest of the range. Beginning with the Cayenne Diesel, the 3.0-liter V6 oil-burner has been reworked by Porsche engineers and features a new turbocharger with improved response and greater efficiency, increased direct injection pressure to 2000 bar and a lighter crankshaft. Read more »
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| Infiniti Teases New JX 7-Seater Premium Crossover, will go on Sale in 2012 Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:08 AM PDT  Infiniti is planning to enter new territories by introducing an all-new 7-seater luxury crossover designated the JX. Teased here in a blurry sketch, the mid-size model will be shown in concept form at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this August, and in production guise at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in November, before going on sale in the U.S. in spring 2012 as a 2013 model. "The all-new Infiniti JX crossover will allow us to continue to expand the Infiniti brand's presence in the Americas," said Carlos Tavares, chairman, Nissan Americas. Read more »
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| Subaru XV Concept is a High-Riding Impreza Crossover Posted: 19 Apr 2011 07:50 AM PDT  We're going to see both the four- and five-door versions of the all-new 2012 Impreza at the New York Auto Show this week, but at the Shanghai motor show, Subaru lifted the wraps off a concept version of the hatchback model in a crossover guise. Named the XV Concept, the study essentially offers us our first glimpse at the successor of the North American market Impreza Outback Sport as well as the Impreza XV that is offered in Japan.
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| Volvo Concept Universe Hints at Design Direction for New Luxury Sedan Posted: 19 Apr 2011 05:00 AM PDT  Making its world premiere today at the Shanghai Auto Show is the new Volvo Concept Universe, a study for a luxury sedan model that also provides a peek at the Swedish automaker's future design language. While Volvo did not release any technical details on the Concept Universe, the fact that it measures less than 5 meters in length points at a design study for a replacement for the firm's S80 sedan and not a larger, Mercedes-Benz S-Class rival that the Swedish company's Chinese owner Geely has been recently talking about. Read more »
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| New Kia K2 is the China Market Rio Sedan Posted: 19 Apr 2011 04:06 AM PDT  This pint-sized Optima lookalike is the new Kia K2 and it will make its world premiere at this week's 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. It is the China market version of the upcoming Rio Sedan that will be revealed at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday. However, it remains to be seen if the two models will share the same look as Kia said the K2 was designed and engineered specifically for the Chinese market. Read more »
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