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Tiny Ford EcoSport Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show
Ford today introduced the all-new EcoSport for North America a 2018 model compact crossover SUV with either a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine or 2-liter four-cylinder. Drivers opting for the 2.0-liter engine get 4WD as standard equipment. Continue reading
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Porsche 911 RSR, Panamera Executive Debut at Los Angeles
At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Porsche will unveil the 911 RSR racing car that is designed to compete internationally during 2017, and four so-called Panamera Executive models. Continue reading
Toyota to Export from Turkey the C-HR to Canada and U.S.
The election of the Donald Trump TI model (Tariff Isolationist)* brings an interesting twist to the announcement today that Toyota will export into Canada and the U.S. its new compact C-HR crossover, which debuted last November as a Scion concept in Los Angeles. (Maybe it should have been called the Scion RIP?) Continue reading
Toyota Poland to Produce Hybrid Transaxles, New Engines
TMIP is currently manufacturing only diesel engines. However, the European market is moving towards an increased share of gasoline, hybrid and electric vehicles. Continue reading
Gasp! Bentley Bentayga Diesel Debuts
Is there is any appeal for the super-rich for a high mileage Bentley? The Crewe, UK, based, VW-owned purveyor of luxury cars and with Bentayga trucks, claims this is also the fastest diesel SUV: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). Continue reading
First Look – 2017 Sentra SR Turbo
Sentra is Nissan’s third best-selling vehicle in the United States. The Turbo is expected to expand its market reach in marketing babble. Continue reading
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Tagged 2017 Sentra SR Turbo, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Latest Atalanta to Debut at Windsor Castle
Yes, they have a celebration planned for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday too. Continue reading
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV Priced at $31,000 to $44,000
In keeping with auto industry marketing dynamics, what would have been a mild, mid-cycle freshening is more ambitious. Continue reading
Tesla Model S 100 kWh Battery Pack Ups Range to 315 Miles
The Model S P100D with a so-called and appropriately named “Ludicrous” mode is the third fastest accelerating production car ever produced, according to Elon Musk, with 0-60 mph times of 2.5 seconds. Continue reading
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2017 Camaro ZL1 – Most Powerful Production Version Ever
When they go on sale later this year, the 650 horsepower 2017 Camaro ZL1 will be the fastest production version ever. Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 2017 Giulia at 2016 Monterey Car Week
During one of the most notable auto events in North America, the 2016 Monterey Car Week will see Alfa Romeo showcase its all-new 2017 Giulia sport sedans, with ride-and-drives of the 4C Spider around the Monterey Peninsula. Continue reading
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Tagged alfisti, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Next Mazda B-Series Pickup to be Built by Isuzu
Thus ends the Mazda relationship with Ford Motor Company. The Mazda B-series compact truck was a rebadged version of the Ford Ranger of course. The current version – BT50 – is not sold in the U.S. Continue reading
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New Fiat 124 Spiders arrive in the United States
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider claims to blends “classic Italian styling” with modern technology, safety features and performance. Continue reading
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First Look – 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage
The 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of a1-2-3 Ford GT sweep in the top class at Ferrari’s expense. Continue reading
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Renault Alpine Vision Concept to Appear at Goodwood
Production will start during 2017, and it could eventually appear in the U.S. Continue reading
