Like other auto shows, the recent Detroit Auto Show created a lot of rumors and concepts. It was all over the net that the 2011 Infiniti G will be released with a turbo charged V-6 2.5L variant that will be marketed below the G37 or 3.7L version. Apparently, the information that buzzed around car websites was not entirely correct.
The 2011 Infiniti will be rolling out the assembly line with a G25 variant but sources from Japan are saying that this will not be a turbocharged engine.
The Infiniti G25 will sport the naturally aspirated V-6 2.5L power plant that is also found on the Japanese release of the Skyline 250GT sedan branded under Nissan. The engine has double overhead cams that have a pretty good output of 210 horsepower and a torque of 195 pound-feet. The numbers are enough to challenge the 230 horsepower 328i sedan from BMW.
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Posted on 21st January 2010 in Infiniti | No Comments »
Nissan is one of the best selling auto makes in the world and just like all the other major automakers also has been actively working on models that run on alternative car fuels. Although with just one exception, Nissan has not introduced any alternative cars to market whereas other major automakers have options available, such as hybrids, ethanol cars or flexible-fuel models. As of today, the only one alternative fuel powered car available on the market is a hybrid vehicle, the Nissan Altima. Nissan may not have a lot of alternative fuel powered cars on the market, but it has at least been actively developing other alternatives, such as the self-charging car, electric cars and hydrogen fuel powered cars.
Nissan until now has no cars on the market that are powered by alternative fuels, but the Nissan Corporation has had positive developments in the field of alternative car fuels and has even been awarded green loans to continue their work so that these alternatives hit the market as soon as possible. One promising model would be the electric car that uses a lithium ion battery and which will need only eight hours to recharge completely.
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Posted on 25th October 2009 in Nissan | No Comments »
Things are far from getting any better for the major car manufacturers as the auto industry reports its sixth straight month of drop in sales of over 30%.
The figures are tumbling down for the major players in the car industry as the March sales reports come in. The drop in sales were reported by Ford at 42%, GM 44.7%, Chrysler LLC 39.3%, Nissan North America 37.7%, Honda in the US 36.3%, and Toyota USA by as much as 39%.
Experts have predicted a drop in annual sales which will mark a 27-year low. They are foreseeing sales to hit just below the 9 million mark. The uptick in demand may still be seen before the end of 2009.
Economists are seeing some signs of hope as the economic decline may be moderating but still it is a nothing is for sure game. Restructuring of the auto industry will still play a big factor in the next several months.
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Posted on 9th April 2009 in Financial Crisis, Ford, GM | No Comments »
A recent survey conducted among consumers name Ford, Honda, and Toyota as the top choices for 2008.
Toyota remains the number one choice of buyers for three consecutive years. This was the result after asking 1700 U.S. adults last December.
The perception though was not reflected in the books of Toyota which had a drop in December sales of as much as 36.7%. The US light vehicle sector posted a lost of year over year 35.6%.
In terms of being environment friendly, Toyota still ranks No. 1 while Honda finished second. In terms of value, Honda outclassed the other brands.
The rest of the top 5 brands was a joust between giant car makers Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac. Mercedes-Benz landed on the top five for design while Cadillac placed among the best in technology. The two brands also made it to the best in quality topnotch.
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Posted on 14th March 2009 in Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Toyota | No Comments »
The Fiat Group is talking about a deal with the Chrysler LLC to seal a deal and establish strategic bond that may include a Fiat stake in the struggling U.S. car manufacturer.
The partnership will allow Chrysler to fast track and improve its restructuring plans and efforts.
A reliable source revealed that the Fiat group may allow Chrysler to access its line of car platforms, transmissions, and engines. This move will allow Chrysler to come up with a new range of small and mid-sized vehicles that have low emissions.
Chrysler has linked with Nissan for the production of small cars using the platform of 2010 Dodge Hornet.
In exchange for the range production, Fiat will gain a 30% to 35% stake in the company. A European newspaper published that the two companies have signed a memorandum of agreement to formalize the alliance.
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Posted on 2nd February 2009 in Chrysler, Fiat | No Comments »
In order to make the hybrid car technology accessible to Generation Y, Honda unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show the 2010 Insight, which more compact and less expensive than the Civic hybrid and Toyota Prius.
Insight’s 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine produces 88hp alone, and a joint 98hp with the electric supplement with a rate of 5.75 Amp-Hours. It produces 58 lbs-ft torque initially and a total of 123 lbs-ft. during maximum velocity.
Honda Insight is a five-seater sedan that would most likely appeal to older consumer and baby boomers. With a relatively smaller battery pack (seven nickel-metal hydride or NiMH cell modules) and an electronic control unit packed under the rear floor, at the back the 10.4-gallon gas tank, Honda Insight has a foldable rear seats and a compact cargo area at the back.
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Posted on 25th January 2009 in Honda | 1 Comment »
The 2009 release of the Hyundai Elantra Touring wagon gets a starting tag price of $18495 as it goes on display beginning the 1st quarter of the year.
The car signals Hyundai’s game plan to return to the compact 5-door market segment. The price range may go as much as $20795 for getting the premium sport variant. The stickers include the cost for delivery.
Under the hood of the Touring wagon is a 2.0L engine that is coupled with manual transmission. It has a city fuel mileage of 23 mpg and rates 31 mpg in the highway. The car is also given a very positive review as an ultra low emission vehicle.
The car comes standard with functions like key-less entry, steering wheel control for audio and cruising, air conditioning, and a driver seat that is adjustable in 8 ways equipped with lumbar support.
Entertainment comes basic with an AM-FM satellite radio, MP3 system, and a CD player heard through six speaker system. The head unit comes standard with a USB input and auxiliary jack.
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Posted on 12th January 2009 in Hyundai | No Comments »
Like other auto shows, the recent Detroit Auto Show created a lot of rumors and concepts. It was all over the net that the 2011 Infiniti G will be released with a turbo charged V-6 2.5L variant that will be marketed below the G37 or 3.7L version. Apparently, the information that buzzed around car websites was not entirely correct.
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