Acura has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2010 MDX.
The 2010 Acura MDX, which is now available has a starting price of $42,230. At first glance the 2010 MDX doesn't look much different from the 09' model. But Acura has changed the front and rear to give it a more aggressive stance. It's immediately noticeable that the front now has a grille that is similar to the rest of the Acura lineup. In addition to the changes to the front grille, tailpipes and taillights, there are also new wheels. Under the hood the MDX benefits from a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The MDX is still powered by the same 300 horsepower 3.7L V6.
Inside there's a new sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, new gauges, and upgraded trim.
The 2010 MDX is available in five trim levels starting at $42,230 and topping out at $53,755.
When BMW introduced the new Z4 roadster this year, the automaker stated that unlike the last generations, there would not be an M version of the new Z4. At launch Z4 buyers could choose between the sDrive30i or sDrive35i models. Well BMW has just announced the addition of the new sDrive35is model for the 2011 model year.
The 2011 Z4 sDrive35is is based on the sDrive35i with its twin turbocharged 3.0l inline six-cyl engine. But in the sDrive35is the engine features increased air intake flow and increased boost pressure to release more power. The horsepower rating has been bumped up to 335 and torque is now at 332 lb-ft. The Z4 sDrive35is can reach 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. The more powerful engine is mated to a standard 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Z4 sDrive35is also comes standard with the M Sports Package including the M Aerodynamics Package and adaptive M Suspension, which lowers the ride height by almost 0.4 inches.
The 2011 Z4 sDrive35is will arrive in spring 2010.
Aston Martin has announced the starting price for the 2011 Rapide four-door, which will hit dealerships next spring.
The 2011 Rapide has a starting price of $199,950. It will be the first sports car to be hand-built at the Aston Martin Rapide Plant in Graz, Austria. Aston Martin is predicting that about 2,000 Rapides will be produced in its first year.
In addition to the striking new 2011 Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai has unveiled the next-generation 2010 Tucson. The 2010 Hyundai Tucson is a welcome departure from the current generation. The new Tucson, which was designed by Hyundai's Frankfurt-based European design studio is a much better looking crossover than the one it replaces. The 2010 Tucson is only marginally bigger than the last-generation. Its 3.3 inches longer and one inch wider but manages to weight 61 pounds less. It is now the lightest crossover in its class.
The Tucson is powered by Hyundai's Theta II 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine. It puts out 176-hp and 168 lb-ft. of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. The Tucson has a 23 mpg city/31 mpg highway fuel economy rating when mated to the six-speed automatic.
The 2010 Tucson will be arriving in dealer showrooms in the next few weeks.
Ford officially unveiled the 2011 Ford Fiesta at the LA Auto Show yesterday and now all the pricing details have been posted on Ford's website.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta starts at $13,320 and is available in four and five-door body styles. It's powered by a 1.6L four-cylinder that gets up to 40 mpg on the highway.
Now the Fiesta is listed on Ford's website you can build the Fiesta to your personal tastes. The cheapest Fiesta is the four-door sedan at $13,320. If you want the five-door hatchback it starts at $15,120. The hatchback equipped with Ford's new dual-clutch automatic transmission starts at $16,190 and the SES model starts at $17,120. A fully loaded Fiesta will cost you over $20k.
If you decide to reserve your Fiesta before it goes on sale Ford will throw in no charge SYNC with navigation, premium sound and a VIP customer service experience.
Mitsubishi has unveiled a new small crossover, dubbed the RVR that is set to go on sale in Japan in the spring of 2010.
The RVR will be powered by a 1.8L MIVEC 4-cyl. It is smaller than the midsize Outlander, but shares Mitsubishi's distinct nose. The RVR is set to be released in the North America as well, but a date has not been given. It's also not known what the crossover will be called here.
Acura has informed on the beginning of sales of the updated version of crossover MDX 2010 modelling years. The minimum cost of the car in the United States makes 43,040 dollars, including gathering for car delivery.
Updated crossover Acura MDX
The updated crossover is equipped with the 3,7-l petrol engine power of 300HP and the twisting moment in 366Nm. One type of transmission is offered only: automatic 6-step. In separate complete sets gear change possibility in a manual mode is provided. The fuel expense makes, 14,7 l/100 of km in a city cycle and 11,2 l/100 of km in the country agree to data of the manufacturer.
Appearance of the car was considerably updated. Acura MSX receives the new lattice of a radiator brightly reflecting new corporate style of mark. Bumpers, back optics, design of wheel disks, and also the chromeplated nozzles are changed to exhaust pipes.
In salon of changes it is not less. Illumination of devices and keys on the forward console became light-emitting diode, the combination of devices also is improved. There was also a possibility of installation of the improved forward armchairs equipped not only heating, but also ventilation. The wheel has changed also.
Acura MDX 2010
In the base version equipment became much richer, that, however was a little reflected in cost. Now the electric drive of a door of a luggage compartment, a rear-view mirror enters into the minimum obligatory equipment with automatic blackout, the assistant at the movement beginning on lifting Hill Start Assist. The screen displaying a picture from the chamber of the back review also is built in a rear-view mirror: the similar mirror is completed in the base version, and in complete sets with navigating system (which screen is used by a rear-view camera) — a usual mirror.
Crossover Honda Element did not become the leader of sales, on what the Japanese manufacturers counted. However Honda has decided to give the second chance to a crossover, having created completely new model. Honda Element has appeared in the market in 2003.
Crossover Honda Element will live!
John Mendel, vice-president Honda, has told that occurrence new Honda Element in exhibition salons is connected with desire of the company to continue manufacture of the given car. Specialised cars recover our brand a little, — he has added.
According to initial internal plans, Honda expected to realise 75,000 cars Honda Element in a year. However even in the first year the break-even sales level remained at level of 67,500 units. Subsequently break-even sales level Honda Element continued to decrease, having reached 13,500 cars this year.
2010 Honda Element
Involving visitors in own salons, representatives Honda do not share the detailed information on new model Honda Element. Presumably official release of the car will be dated for seventh anniversary of release Honda Element.
Mazda Motor informs on the beginning of sales of compact city model Carol. The former generation of model was present in the car market since September, 2004. One of the most significant moments concerning a novelty the company names: high profitability and a considerable stock under requirements of ecological standards of 2010.
Compact car Mazda Carol
All-wheel drive versions are offered both front-wheel, and. Mechanical transmission is accessible only in base version GS in a combination to a forward drive — such cars leave in sale in February of the next year.
In all-wheel drive versions obligatory equipment includes heating of a driver's armchair. In the minimum complete set also there is an immobilizer and the alarm system.
The compact harmless car
Cost Mazda Carol makes in Japan from 899,850 yens for version XS with a forward drive and 5-step transmission to 1,167,600 yens for complete set XS with a full drive and a variator. Monthly the company plans to realise not less than 800 cars.
Japanese motor-car manufacturer Nissan has informed that car Fairlady Z Roadster has won Grand prix 2010 in competition Auto Color Award organised by the Japanese Association of a fashion (JAFCA).
Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster
Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster, noted by the high award, it is painted in is bright-claret colour Premium Deep Maroon. The car salon is executed in colour the red wine named Bordeaux. Motor-car manufacturers underline, that Nissan already in fifth time wins in Auto Color Award.
Fairlady Z Roadster also has won the award for the best ex-terrier, besides, magnificent new sedan Nissan Fuga (colour of a body: dark bronze, colour of salon: brown) for a month before also it has been noted by award Best Technology Award for the best technologies.
Fairlady Z Roadster (interior)
«Premium Deep Maroon is the colour embodying elegance and refinement Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster. Still first generation Fairlady Z has been presented in is dark-claret shades. The colour of an interior presented in similar shades, underlines magnificent leather furnish of salon and creates sensation of comfort and luxury», — have declared in company Nissan.
By a jury recognition, original colour which is used since time of first generation Fairlady Z. It's the best colour what the owner of the car only can receive.
On December, 17th in sale special release of cars Nissan Note — Aero Style has arrived. As base versions for cars of special release complete sets 15X and 15RS have served. Novelties differ stylish design which allocates with appeal Note even more, and are thus offered under rather reasonable price.
Special release Nissan Note
Cars of special release are equipped by the exclusive chromeplated lattice of a radiator. Besides it, cars are completed with antifog headlights with multireflectors and a safety plate for doors. A wheel of cars of special release will fit a skin with a red proline. Besides, novelties are equipped with aluminium pedals.
Nissan Note — Aero Style
Cars of special release Note Aero Style are accessible in following colour shades: white nacre, a grey, black and silvery metallic. The price 15X Aero Style makes 1,541,400 yens, and 15RS Aero Style it is possible to get for 1,635,900 yens.
The small car segment is getting much more interesting with the introduction of the Ford Fiesta, Chevy Cruze and now the Mazda2. Mazda officially unveiled the 2011 Mazda2 today at the LA Auto Show.
The Mazda2 shares its platform with the Ford Fiesta, which is a good thing considering that the Fiesta is the best-selling car in Europe. The Mazda2 was originally launched in Europe and Japan a few years ago and at the time the media wished that Mazda would bring it to the US. Well our prayers have been answered. The Mazda2 will officially be available in the summer of 2010.
Mazda has unveiled what the Mazda2 will look like when it is released next year, but the automaker did not provide any details of what lies beneath the hood or the interior.
We've already seen photos of the new Hyundai Sonata mainly in Korean-spec. Hyundai has officially unveiled the 2011 Sonata at the LA Auto Show.
Right off its clear that the new Sonata is a huge departure from the last generation. The new Sonata features a new, much sexier exterior that draws inspiration from the Volkswagen CC and Mercedes CLS. The three-box design of the fifth-generation Sonata has been replaced by a car with a more coupe-like roofline.
Under the hood the big change is that a V6 engine will not be offered. At launch the only engine that will be offered is the recently announced 2.4-liter direct injected four-cylinder. 90% of the previous Sonatas were sold with four-cylinder engines, so it makes some sense that Hyundai has decided to fore go the V6 with this generation. In GLS and Limited trims the four-cylinder puts out 198 hp and 184 lb-ft. or torque. The SE model gets dual tailpipes and an extra two horsepower and 2 lb-ft. of torque. Hyundai estimates that the 2011 Sonata will get 23 mpg city and 35 mpg compared to 22/32 mpg for the 2010 model.
November 2009 is officially over and luckily for most automakers the huge declines that were experienced earlier in the year leveled off with a pretty flat month in sales. Hyundai, Subaru and Nissan all saw gains with 46 percent, 24 percent and 21 percent respectively.
It's no surprise that the top two vehicles are the Ford F-Series followed by the Toyota Camry. Overall the list of top ten best selling vehicles last month is pretty much the same as its been most of the year, with the order just changing a little bit. Note that the Honda Civic dropped all the way to the number 10 spot last month.
Check out the full list after the jump.
1. Ford F-Series: 30,494 2. Toyota Camry 27,385 3. Chevy Silverado: 22,101 4. Toyota Corolla: 21,899 5. Honda Accord: 17,239 6. Nissan Altima: 15,490 7. Ford Escape: 15,149 8. Honda CR-V: 13,955 9. Ford Fusion: 13,774 10. Honda Civic: 13,652
GM has just confirmed this morning that the launch of the upcoming Chevy Volt will commence in California, late next year.
"It is natural that California is the lead market for Volt. Not only is it the largest automotive market, Californians are known to be leaders in adopting groundbreaking new technologies," said Brent Dewar, GM vice president, Global Chevrolet Brand.
GM is also partnering with three California utilities (Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison and Sacramento Municipal Utility District) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as part of the roll out. The partnership will provide an extended, real-world demonstration and research program to introduce customers to electric vehicles. GM is going to supply 100 Volts to program participants to use in their fleets for two years.
Infiniti has unveiled the changes to the 2010 G37, which has gotten a midlife facelift.
The changes for the 2010 G37 include a new front grille, fog light clusters and a restyled rear bumper in addition to new 17-inch wheels. Inside there are a few tweaks as well, which include new white gauges, center console, aluminum trim and leather seats. The navigation system gets a new display screen and now also features NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth and Zagat Restaurant Guide.
The G37 is powered by a 3.7L V6 with 328 horsepower and 269 lb-ft. of torque. The engine can be mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission.
