Friday, August 28, 2009

2011 Volkswagen Jetta – Spied

When asked this week if the company is going to change the name of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, its best-selling car, U.S. CEO Stefan Jacoby said, “We are not that stupid.” Any speculation that the so-called New Compact Sedan (NCS) will wear a different badge can end.
Our spy shots of the sixth-generation Jetta show a sexy roof line and simple, attractive flanks. What you can’t see are front- and rear-end styling, but expect a much crisper look than the current, bulbous Jetta. Allegedly, the new Jetta will retain VW driving characteristics. The 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine will continue as the base engine for now, and the company’s excellent 2.0-liter turbo-diesel will be on offer, too. The gasoline-fired turbo-four may continue in the Jetta, but it is an expensive engine for VW because it is imported from Europe. Looking forward, VW will bring production of smaller, forced-induction motors to North America as fuel-economy regulations get stricter.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/2011-volkswagen-jetta-spied/

2010 Kia Sorento


Kia announces that it will build the all-new Kia Sorento at its US manufacturing plant, located in Georgia.
Introduced in 2002, the original Kia Sorento midsize SUV marked a huge step forward for Kia Motors, challenging established brands and beginning the process of changing perceptions of Kia Motors as solely a maker of small cars.
That process will continue with the arrival of the all-new Kia Sorento CUV, which is scheduled to begin rolling off the assembly line at Kia’s first U.S. plant - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) in West Point, Georgia - later this year, and offers improved fuel economy and more passenger room and seating capacity than the previous model.
As Kia Motors America continues to make dramatic market share gains in the U.S., the new Kia Sorento will continue the brand’s design-led evolution, following the recent introduction of several dynamically styled vehicles including the Soul urban passenger vehicle, the Forte compact sedan, and Kia’s first-ever two-door coupe, the Forte Koup.
“It will be a historic milestone when the first Sorento rolls off the assembly line at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia later this year,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing, KMA. “Our first domestically built vehicle, the all-new Sorento will be built by team members who have undergone rigorous training and who have great pride in their newly learned skills.”

Review: 2009 Volkswagen CC Sport is a mid-size segment buster — Autoblog

Review: 2009 Volkswagen CC Sport is a mid-size segment buster — Autoblog

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VW Unveils Polo 3-Door Ahead Of Frankfurt Show, Bluemotion Returns 71.2 mpg!

VW Unveils Polo 3-Door Ahead Of Frankfurt Show, Bluemotion Returns 71.2 mpg!

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Oops!....BMW’s New Concept Vehicle Makes Early Appearance

With Frankfurt fast approaching, automakers are beginning to bring their latest creations out of hiding to put the final touches on them. This poses a problem as it is no easy task to keep a full sized vehicle hidden from prying eyes. This time, it was BMW who was caught in the act of moving a new vehicle, and I must say it looks interesting.
Read full article: http://inventorspot.com/articles/oopsbmws_new_concept_vehicle_makes_early_appearance_31213