Infiniti M hybrid coming in 2010

Nissan has been selling a hybrid version of its Altima sedan for the past couple of years but the core technology of the vehicle, the petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain, is based on technology borrowed from Toyota. Nissan has always promised to deliver a vehicle using its own proprietary hybrid drive system, and in August of last [...]

Report: BMW won’t build a 2010 Z4 M

Late last year BMW retired the straight-six engine used in the previous-generation Z4M, prompting aficionados to start hoping for an even better unit for the 2010 car. Unfortunately however, the latest news appears to draw a line through that possibility, and the 2010 Z4 M model altogether.
The news, reported by the UK’s iMotor, quotes an [...]

Mercedes working on $290 million Alabama plant expansion

As further evidence that the sky isn’t on as fierce a downward trajectory as some would have you believe, Mercedes-Benz is working on a planned $290 million Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant expansion. The new 200,000 sq ft addition will produce SUVs and other new models for American tastes.
Mercedes hasn’t been immune from the global economic downturn [...]

More powerful direct-injected Infiniti M and G models on the way

Infiniti’s 3.7L V6 engine from the current G lineup of cars already has one of the highest specific horsepower outputs of any production naturally aspirated V6 engine, with the most powerful unit, found in the G37 Convertible, delivering a healthy 328hp (245kW). However, in less than a year this engine, still without the aid of [...]

More powerful direct-injected Infiniti M and G models on the way

Infiniti’s 3.7L V6 engine from the current G lineup of cars already has one of the highest specific horsepower outputs of any production naturally aspirated V6 engine, with the most powerful unit, found in the G37 Convertible, delivering a healthy 328hp (245kW). However, in less than a year this engine, still without the aid of [...]

Spy shots: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC

We’ve seen a number of prototypes for the upcoming OPC Opel Insignia sedan in the past 12 months but this is the first time that we have come across the Sports Tourer wagon version of the car. OPC, which stands for ‘Opel Performance Center,’ is the name given to models developed by GM’s official in-house [...]

Spy shots: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC

We’ve seen a number of prototypes for the upcoming OPC Opel Insignia sedan in the past 12 months but this is the first time that we have come across the Sports Tourer wagon version of the car. OPC, which stands for ‘Opel Performance Center,’ is the name given to models developed by GM’s official in-house [...]

Report: Fiat and BMW working on new small car family

Last year BMW and Fiat first started looking at cooperation over parts and platform sharing and possibly sales and distribution synergies, but with Fiat aligning itself with Chrysler earlier this year the scope of its workings with BMW have widened. Though exact details remain scarce, BMW and Fiat are reportedly working on a new range [...]

Spy shots: Ferrari F430 replacement up close

The first examples of Ferrari’s latest model, the California convertible, are just starting to hit showrooms around the world but already development on several all-new models is well underway. Late last year we saw images of a shortened 599 testing in Germany, suggesting that Ferrari may be working a new compact front-engined model, and now [...]

Spy shots: Ferrari F430 replacement up close

The first examples of Ferrari’s latest model, the California convertible, are just starting to hit showrooms around the world but already development on several all-new models is well underway. Late last year we saw images of a shortened 599 testing in Germany, suggesting that Ferrari may be working a new compact front-engined model, and now [...]

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