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September 2nd, 2010 | 
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The Maserati Biturbo was a two-door, four-seater sports car introduced by Maserati in 1981. However, it was listed in the 50 worst cars of all times. Now, Maserati has decided to give the flop another chance. The car is already known as the “baby Quattroporte” or “Maseratina”, but the production version will use a different name.
The “baby Quattroporte” will be positioned under the next generation Quattroporte which will be increasing its size prior to its debut in 2012. Not only will the mini sports car have its own place in the lineup, but it will also be designed as a replacement for the Alfa Romeo 166 in the Italian car representation.
The new Biturbo will be developed on the new Chrysler 300C platform and will be powered by a Pentastar 3.6 liter V6 twin turbo engine producing a total of 400 hp.
Expect the official debut to be at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show with about 10,000 units set for production every year thereafter.
Maserati Biturbo making a comeback in 2014 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 21:00 EST.
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One of the most iconic engines will be getting an upgrade. Subaru’s flat “boxer” four-cylinder motor that is used in most of their products will be getting a 20th birthday present in the form of a new flat four that will debut in the Forester.
The motor that will be in the Forester will be connected to a CVT transmission, most likely the same one that we find in the Outback and the Legacy.
The motors will likely be around 2.0 and 2.5-liters and we would expect there to be many different variations on the new boxer. We can expect a turbocharged version, direct injection versions, and maybe even a hybrid version. According to Japan’s Nikkei Sangyo daily, the motors will be 10 percent more fuel-efficient and will be offered on all of Subaru’s more popular models.
We would expect the new Forester to get around 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway when equipped with the new flat four and the CVT transmission.
Subaru To Bring Out New Flat Four Motors originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 10:30 EST.
The recent Fiat-Chrysler partnership will bring about big changes in both of the companies’ line-up. And while Fiat is preparing to make a come back in the US market, Jeep is pretty busy preparing a new crossover that will be built on a Fiat platform. Of course, since no auto brand is ever that good at keeping a secret, we have the first sketch of the future car thanks to an internal mistake. The video is about a Jeep intern that learns a bit about the company’s design process, and while working diligently on a little bit of homework, the intern gives us an opportunity to take a look into the future.
Unfortunately, this image is the only thing we have at the moment. The glance into the future came with no name or launch date. We figure, that if this “mistake” leads to some interest for the new crossover, then all of that will change in the near future. So, let’s give them what they want. What does everyone think of the sketch? Is this something that should or shouldn’t see the light of day. You know what to do; hit us up in the comments section below.
Video: First images of Jeep’s crossover built on Fiat platform originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 09:30 EST.
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, than consider the Mercedes-Benz S-Class completely flattered. Volvo has already made it clear that they want to build an S-Class rival, and now Detroit automaker General Motors wants to build one for Cadillac. Let’s just hope it’s more CTS than DTS.
The luxury playing field has been expanding over the past few years. The Germans were all over the segment, with the 7-Series, the A8, and the S-Class. Toyota came along and released the Lexus LS and the Infiniti Q45, Jaguar released the new XJ, and Hyundai is about the drop the Equus.
Reports are indicating that the top dog, CEO Ed Whitacre, would like Cadillac to create a premium luxury sedan. We would expect this new car – if the rumors are correct – to be slotted above the XTS around 2014. In total, that will give Cadillac nine vehicle modes on offer, from the ATS down to the Escalade. That being said, Whitacre has some time before he gets a new ride to be driven around in.
GM Wants S-Class Rival For Cadillac originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 August 2010 17:00 EST.
We hate to beat a dead horse (really, it’s just cruel), but we are about to mention Cadillac’s plans for a flagship yet again. We can’t help it. The company plans to unveil a new flagship model and a compact car, but again, there’s no official launch date for them. That being said, we do know that the future flagship model was previewed by the XTS Platinum concept, so we might be able to get an idea by checking that out. Of course, we’ve already done that before so let’s just move on.
Before we get to see the flagship model, we’ll be able to check out some other Cadillac goodies in store for us. First we’ll be able to see the new ATS model set to debut sometime in 2013 or 2014. It will be based on the new RWD Alpha platform and will be offered as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. They might also come out with a convertible version, but that’s not concrete yet. The Cadillac ATS will be powered by a 3.0 liter V6 engine, with a four cylinder engine being a possibility.
As for the models already in the line-up, Cadillac has big changes for them too. The CTS will be moved to the new RWD Alpha platform and will get a redesign in 2014. Bad news for both the DTS and STS though, as they will both be discontinued in 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Cadillac works on new flagship and compact car originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 18:00 EST.
In what can only be described as an aggressive growth strategy by the Jaguar Land Rover Group, Range Rover is rumored to be working hard on introducing another vehicle into an already growing line-up of models for the brand.
It wasn’t that long ago when Range Rover unveiled the new Evoque SUV to the public, joining the Range Rover Sport and signaling a turning point in the company’s direction. Turns out, according to sources, Range Rover may not be done expanding its growing portfolio.
There’s no word yet on what exactly this model is going to be, but from what we’ve heard, it looks like it’s going to be slotted somewhere between the new Evoque SUV and the Range Rover Sport. Earlier this month, we caught wind of a new premium sedan that will be priced between $40,000 and $60,000 that was currently in the works from Tata and Jaguar, but we can only hope that this second rumor is about yet another model to add to their lineup. The more the merrier!
The rapid expansion of the brand is a stark difference from the problems it was facing last year when Tata Motors scooped up the then-beleaguered brand which, at that time, was experiencing plummeting sales and was in dire need of some serious resuscitation.
Now, they’re introducing new models left and right. What a difference a year – and a change in ownership – makes, right?
Range Rover looking at introducing another model following the Evoque originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 9 August 2010 12:00 EST.
After many teaser photos – many, many teaser photos – Ford is finally unveiling the 2011 Ford Explorer to the world today. However, in true Ford style, the unveiling will come in many videos and photos released throughout the day. They have already released two videos, one at 12:01am and another at 7:40am, and there will be plenty more as the day drags on.
The first video showed Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” and Ford celebrity spokesman as he interviewed Ford CEO Alan Mullaly the last night. The second video was the one that everyone wants to see. Yes, we were able to witness the official unveiling of the 2011 Ford Explorer. Of course, you’ll have to sit through about three minutes and 15 seconds of Ford’s staff discuss their jobs and experiences at Ford before the tarp gets thrown off of the Explorer. Ford does seem to have a theatrical vein running through them, don’t they?
We’ll keep you posted on the videos they decide to throw out at us throughout the day. Of course, we’ll try to lump them all together so you won’t have to set your alarm for each piece of information as Ford dishes it out sparingly.
Hit the jump for the second already released video.
The 2011 Ford Explorer’s reveal begins originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 26 July 2010 10:00 EST.
It was bound to happen. We don’t care how good the Corvette ZR1 is, people are just not going to buy a Vette that costs over $100,000, especially in this economy. Due to the lack of sales, there is a growing inventory of ZR1 Corvettes.
Since January, the number of ZR1s available has grown from 175 units to 500. Those numbers have helped GM decide to give the ZR1 a little help in the sales department.
The Detroit automaker is offering its first rebates for the supercharged Corvette, in the hope to increase sales. The rebates will run through September 7 and will allow buyers to get a $3,000 rebate, or 0% APR for up to 60 months. If you buy the 2009 version, you can get $5,000 back.
On top of all that money, you can also get the $1,000 Toyota Conquest rebate, which we find to be hilarious. So, if you purchase a ZR1 you could be saving $4,000 or $6,000, depending on the year.
If you’re interested in any ZR1 contact your Chevrolet dealer.
GM Offering Rebates On Corvette ZR1 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 19 July 2010 19:00 EST.
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