2011 New BMW 1-series coupe M-sport package

2011 New BMW 1-series coupe M-sport package, The X1 bunched crossover is accepting a lot of absorption afresh from BMW. Following the accession of the firm’s new 2.0-liter turbo engine to the range, the Bavarian aggregation clearly appear the barrage of an M Sport amalgamation for aboriginal affiliate of the X family. The M Sport blueprint comprises suspension, exoteric and autogenous apparatus distinctively developed for the X1.

In detail, the amalgamation adds 17-inch star-spoke M admixture auto or optionally, 18-inch rims, sports abeyance calibration, an M Aerodynamics amalgamation with different bumpers and ancillary skirts, aperture sills with the “M” logo and BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line trim for the ancillary window surrounds and roof rails. Also accessible in affiliation with the M Sports amalgamation are the brownish exoteric acrylic colours Alpine White, Le Mans Blue, Sapphire Black, Space Grey, Vermillion Red and Mineral White.

Inside, X1 gets sports seats adipose in cloth/alcantara, an M leather-trimmed council caster with multifunction buttons and an M footrest for the disciplinarian capped off by an anthracite liner, aphotic cross-brushed aluminium trim, additional the M gearshift batten for cars with six-speed chiral gearbox and a covering handbrake batten gaiter. In the UK, prices alpha at £26,615 OTR for the X1 18d sDrive M Sport and £27,710 for 18d xDrive M Sport.

Lexus hopes to sell 1,000 units of the CT 200h a month in the U.S.

2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport

Lexus is pretty confident that it can sell 1,000 units of the new 2011 CT 200h hybrid hatchbacks each month. Lexus believes that the CT200h has potential because it is the small-but-burgeoning segment’s only hybrid and offers a sporty driving experience, says Brian Bolain Lexus national advertising and marketing manager.

Competitors like the Volvo C30, Audi A3 and the BMW 1-Series usually end up selling 1,500 units a month in the United States. WardsAuto data shows the three models delivered a combined 1,991 units in October, with the BMW 1-Series accounting for 1,139 of the total.

Can Lexus do it? We’ll have to wait and see. However, the Japanese luxury brand originally hoped to sell 20,000 units of the Lexus HS 250h annually, but sold only 8,754 units through October.

Refresher: Power for the Lexus CT 200h comes from a 1.8L VVT-i gasoline engine mated to a powerful electric-motor fueled by nickel-metal hydride batteries. The models produces a total system output of 134 hp allowing it to go from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds. The 2011 CT 200h gets a combined EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. Unlike a mild-hybrid system, the CT 200h has an EV (electric-vehicle) mode that allows it to run on only on its electric-motor for up to 1.2 miles at speeds of up to 28 mph.

New Volvo S60 2010

New Volvo S60

This is the first preview of the new Volvo S60 sedan segment D of Swedish home will make its official debut at the Geneva Auto Show, scheduled in March. The formula is that of the four-door sedan spacious and elegant, but with the new generation Volvo S60 boasts a design very personal, dynamic and elegant at the same time. The new model goes on sale in May priced from 30,000 euros.

Hyundai’s new rear wheel drive V8-powered coupe

The Hyundai Coupe may finally receive a replacement worthy of being called a sports car. The spyshot above shows the new Hyundai Coupe on tests, however what’s interesting is the new Hyundai Coupe will be based on Hyundai’s new BH platform, which will also underpine the Hyundai Genesis. And like the Genesis, it will be rear wheel drive! Yes, the Hyundai Coupe will finally be able to do doughnuts and swing around the corner in the typical RWD style, shoved along by a Tau-family 300 horsepower 4.6 liter V8 engine.

As a sidenote, have you seen this twin-engined all-wheel-drive Hyundai Coupe? Check out more spyshots including one of a pretty sweet-looking interior that somehow reminds me of the Subaru B9 Tribeca’s interior after the jump.

Full-size family sedan Hyundai Sonata Car 2011

Hyundai Sonata Car Has their own fanatic Fans because it has modern model, You can see their unique point of view along the elegant curves and arcs, sculpted chrome grill and the raked roof line that give it a fluid-like feel even when it’s standing still. Redesigned for 2011, the Hyundai Sonata is now classified as a full-size family sedan by the EPA, though it still competes in the mid size segment. The Sonata is available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. Even the base car comes well equipped, while the SE features sporty suspension tuning and the Limited pampers its passengers with features such as heated front and rear seats. There are also a couple of option packages that allow one to add a navigation system, a sunroof and an upgraded audio system. The standard engine on every Sonata trim level is a 2.4-liter direct-injected inline four-cylinder good for 198 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS, while the other trims get a six-speed automatic as standard (it’s optional on the GLS). Athens, OH – Hyundai Sonata was the most-shopped vehicle in May according to data from Compete, a Kantar Media company. Sonata was on more shopping lists (130,000) than any vehicle in the industry, topping perennial leaders like Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Honda Civic and Ford Fusion according to Compete’s analysis of website traffic patterns.It takes a certain kind of person to become a safety engineer at Hyundai. First, you have to be able to imagine all the ways in which things can go wrong. And then you have to find ways to make them right.With that as a job description, it’s no wonder that our safety engineers wanted to equip the Sonata with as many features and technologies as they could. Electronic Stability Control5, Traction Control and an advanced ABS braking system are standard across the board—all of which are designed to help you outmaneuver dangers on the road. And when it comes to protecting passengers, the Sonata’s reinforced unibody design and advanced front airbags11 are there to help in the event of a crash.
Hyundai’s all-new 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. The Sonata launched with a new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle offers class-leading fuel economy of 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 198 horsepower standard. Both hybrid and turbo powertrain options will be available at the end of the year.

Fiat’s new Abarth Coupe

Fiat is ready to unveil its new brand Abarth Coupe a two-seater performance car. Abarth Coupe is ranked one among the best recital car for the year 2010. The earlier revealed product from Fiat, Abarth Punto and 500 variants have given a positive feedback from car lovers, which in turn have increased the expectations from its new Abarth Coupe. Based on the 500’s platform, the Abarth Coupe make use of a simple front-wheel-drive, front-engine layout and and switch gear straight from the 500 Abarth.

New model Abath, invokes a lightweight aluminium chassis and low-slung carriage ensure retaining the handling methodologies from its previous model. Whereas the compact dimensions make it wholly suitable for European roads to sustain the town’s traffic. The Italian sports cars style will be an added advantage for more buyers which in turn hit the sales target.

The Coupe power plant invokes a 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine with 135hp and 180Nm of torque. And the forceful ‘esseesse’ version implements 158bhp and 230Nm of torque. Sloping headlights and huge front air-intakes give Coupe a snarling face. The vent in the bonnet and the front wheels acts as a pace to match the car’s look. Abarth will be available both in white and red colour scheme with distinctive decals which mark the car out from the traffic. Another feature is Fiat’s Torque Transfer Control (TTC), which alerts the driver at the optimum moment to change gear.
As car lovers start economizing to smaller and more fuel-efficient cars, it is clear that Abarth Coupe will hit the market with flying colours.

Ford Fiesta Raih "Car of The Year 2010"

Baru diluncurkan di Indonesia, Agustus lalu, Ford Fiesta berhasil menyabet penghargaan "Car of The Year 2010" versi majalah Autobild Indonesia. Kendaraan hatchback Ford ini menyisihkan dua pesaing terkuatnya, yakni Mitsubishi Pajero Sport dan VW Golf.

Hendra Noor Saleh, Chief Editor Autobild Indonesia, mengatakan, tahun ini Autobild Award (AB Award) keenam mengalami penyempurnaan kategori agar lebih fair bagi seluruh peserta. Salah satunya, pembagian kategori di kelas sport utility vehicle (SUV) yang dibagi mulai dari Best Small Hatchback hingga Big Luxury SUV. Sekali lagi, penambahan ini adalah respons kami terhadap tren pasar global.

"Kami berharap penghargaan ini bisa menjadi salah satu acuan konsumen dalam memilih produk di Indonesia," ujar Hendra kepada Kompas.com, di sela-sela acara penobatan di Four Season Hotel, Jakarta Selatan, Selasa (16/11/2010) ini.

Will Angove, Presiden Direktur PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI), mengatakan, penghargaan ini diharapkan bisa mendorong penjualan produk terbaru Fiesta di Indonesia. "Produk ini memang berkualitas tak hanya dari desain dan fitur, tapi juga memiliki value for money yang kompetitif, melihat harganya yang kompetitif dan biaya perawatan yang rendah dari model-model lain di kelasnya," jelas Will.

Sementara itu, AB Award 2010, yang diikuti 72 kendaraan dengan bertarung di 23 kelas, juga memberikan penghargaan individual kepada figur yang dinilai berperan penting terhadap kemajuan dunia otomotif Tanah Air. Sosok Johnny Darmawan, Presiden Direktur PT Toyota Astra Motor dan juga Ketua III Gabungan Industri Kendaraan Bermotor Indonesia (Gaikindo), menjadi person yang diganjar Lifetime Achievement di AB Award 2010 ini.

Berikut pemenang AB Award 2010

1. City Car : Hyundai i10
2. Small Hatchback : Suzuki Splash
3. Compact Hatchback : Ford Fiesta
4. Medium Hatchback : VW Golf TSI
5. Small Sedan : Toyota Vios
6. Medium Sedan : Toyota Grand New Altis
7. Big Sedan : Toyota Camry
8. Compact MPV : Honda Freed
9. Medium MPV : Toyota Kijang Innova
10. Big MPV : Hyundai H-1
11. Compact SUV : Suzuki SX4
12. Medium SUV : Chevrolet Captiva
13. Big SUV : Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
14. Small Luxury SUV : Audi Q5
15. Big Luxury SUV : Mazda CX-9
16. People Carrier : Daihatsu Luxio
17. Double Cabin : Ford Ranger
18. Small Luxury Sedan : Mercedes Benz C-Class
19. Medium Luxury Sedan : BMW Seri 5
20. Big Luxury Sedan : BMW seri 7
21. Luxury MPV : Toyota Alphard
22. Hybrid : Toyota Prius Gen 3
23. Sport Car : Lotus Exige S