Archive for 'PSA'
Inside Look At Holden’s Design Center: Video
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by admin.
We recently ran a post detailing some design processes utilized by the Buick team when penning new models. Today, another General Motors subsidiary, Holden, is in the spotlight. On the world stage Holden is usually recognized for just one vehicle, the Commodore, but the Australian arm of the GM empire in recent years has been tasked with the..
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BMW 1-Series Three-Door Revealed, Includes M135i Range-Topper
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by admin.
BMW has finally revealed the three-door version of its latest-generation 1-Series Hatchback, which has been on sale in Europe since last year. The car is unlikely to be launched in the U.S. though coupe and convertible variants will arrive in the coming year or so, possibly badged as a 2-Series
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Cadillac’s CUE Likely To Migrate To Other GM Products
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin.
CUE, short for Cadillac User Experience, is GM’s high end infotainment system, scheduled to debut in the upcoming Cadillac XTS sedan. After learning from mistakes made by Ford and Lincoln, Cadillac designed the CUE to be more intuitive and user friendly. CUE will also be the first automotive infotainment system with a fully-capacitive...
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Daily News Briefs: May 4, 2012
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin.
Here's what we have our eye on today: As gas prices ebb nearly 13 cents from month-ago levels, the race toward higher fuel economy has momentarily slowed. The latest figures from the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute shows car shoppers averaged 23.9 mpg in new-car gas mileage, down from 24.1 mpg in March — the highest level since the institute began studying monthly fuel economy in 2007
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BMW And Hyundai In Talks Over Possible Engine Deal: Report
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin.
Despite already having engine tie-ups with PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota, BMW is now reportedly in talks with Hyundai over a possible deal to share future development costs for powertrains and other areas. The information was revealed by an inside source who said the two automakers were only at the early stages of discussion
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Ferrari FXX Evoluzione, Bugatti Veyron And Peugeot Le Mans Racer Up For Grabs
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by admin.
The auction to end all auctions is taking place this month in Monaco. Hosted by RM Auctions, the caliber and sheer variety of vehicles going under the hammer are unmatched by anything we’ve ever seen in the recent past, so if you happen to be in area on the dates of May 11 and 12 head down to The Grimaldi Forum and witness all of the action...
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Neff Earns Improbable NHRA Funny Car Win At Houston
Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by admin.
After the 25th annual NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway outside Houston, TX one streak ended but another continued. Robert Hight wasn't able to continue his rampage on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car contingent, but his teammate Mike Neff, who tunes, crew chiefs and drives his Castrol GTX Ford..
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2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel: Photo Gallery
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by admin.
Porsche's first diesel motor for the U.S. will come in the updated 2013 Cayenne SUV.
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Cars.com News Briefs: March 23, 2012
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by admin.
Here's what we have our eye on today: CNW Market Research's latest Retail Automotive Summary has total incentives , including dealer add-ins, at 16.3% off the average MSRP — $5,889 of $36,172.
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Citroen Teases New DS Flagship
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by admin.
French automaker Citroen has released two teaser images for what appears to be a bold new flagship model, possibly aimed at the growing numbers of affluent buyers in China and other emerging markets. Citroen, in recent years, has attempted to position its brand further upmarket with the launch of its exclusive DS range of models. Although based on...
