European Chevrolet Volt to be… different?
There is a rumor concerning the European version of the Chevrolet Volt running around, and I say this with a bit of a clench because i know that the newspaper behind hasn’t always proved to be the best of reliable sources.
Opel Ampera
The newspaper quoted for this rumor is the British print from “The Telegraph” and they have some interesting stuff to say on the Opel Ampera.
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Corvette becomes a Chevrolet once again
Yes, I am aware of the peculiar factor to be found within the title but the fact remains true. No recent Corvette bears the name anywhere on it.
Chevrolet Corvette badge
If you look at the Corvette badge you will still be able to spot the traditional bowtie does appear on the twin-flag badge, but that’s about all.
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Jeep are considering a re-entry to the pickup segment
The Chrysler subsidiary company, Jeep, have announced indirectly that they are considering a possible comeback to the very popular segment of pickups.
2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept
This announcement came packed in within a discussion Mike Manley, President and CEO of the Jeep Brand had with an interviewer from PickupTrucks.com.
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Volkswagen Phaeton sets sight on new targets
You may remember that about a couple of months ago VW presented us with a facelifted variant of their flagship, the 2011 Phaeton.
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
At the time, it was a bit difficult to understand why the car didn’t get the eagerly awaited by fans major redesign and why the Germans only gave us these minute changes. Well, now it’s becoming clear.
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Toyota’s Mississippi plant we’ll be resuming activities
Toyota have just announced that they will recommence construction on its Mississippi plant about the same time they are going to begin producing the Corolla there late next year.
2010 Toyota Corolla Sedan
With the Corolla being produced at this particular plant once again a major shift in production will occur due to the current climate.
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Lots of Nissan Leaf customers have previously owned a Prius
Nissan is hoping that their electric Leaf will attract interest of people bothered about the environment and will lead the way towards the electrification of automobile transportation.
2010 Nissan Leaf
On a side note to the Nissan Leaf’s marketing Nissan Division for Nissan North America Vice President Al Castignetti had a relatively unsurprising statement to make about the customers of this new car.
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New Chevrolet Captiva LTZ version for UK Market
The British are getting a new top of the line model for the Chevrolet Captiva and it’ll get a trim-level name that’s quite often found on the stateside Chevrolet cars.
Chevrolet Captiva LTZ
The Chevrolet Captiva LTZ version will powered by a 2 liter turbo diesel engine producing 150 horsepower matted to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Ford ambitions riding on Lincoln
Ford Motor Company, the single major manufacturer of the “Detroit big three” that did not file bankruptcy, is in the process of emerging from the crisis in the automotive market stronger than ever.
2011 Lincoln MKS emblem
Some of the changes applied turned the company around but there is no green light on the party yet. The main focus is now the core brands of company, which are Ford, Mercury and Lincoln.
2011 Audi TT TDI soon on sale
The recently facelifted Audi TT is getting close to launch date and the two liter diesel engine has been confirmed for it despite no real changes having been made to it.
TDI engine of the Audi TT
The diesel in question is, of course, a TDI and it develops 170 horsepower while still being quite economical.
Porsche recalls Panamera
Recalls are not something you want to deal with but lately they seem to be an ever more popular notion in the automotive news.
2011 Porsche Panamera V6
Recalls from Porsche however are different, they generally don’t happen, but this time, it is, and it’s happening with quite a bang.
