Archive for January, 2011

2011 Chrysler 300 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

Friday, January 28, 2011 9:56 by Arman Barari No Comments

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded two of the newest Chrysler models, 2011 Chrysler 300 and 2011 Dodge Charger, as Top Safety Picks. Both vehicles received ‘good’ ratings, the highest achievable, in all four categories of front, side, rollover and rear crashes. Read More… Based on the new rules, all vehicles must have available [...]

This was posted under category: Chrysler Tags: Chrysler, Chrysler 300C, IIHS

Ford Focus Electric At Petersen Automotive Museum

Friday, January 28, 2011 9:46 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Even before the new Ford Focus Electric launches into the market, it becomes a part of automotive history as it secures a permanent spot at Petersen Automotive Museum. This is the very Focus Electric prototype used on “The Jay Leno Show” Green Car Challenge, so it’s actually a very special car. Read More… This particular [...]

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Volkswagen XL1 Will Be Produced In Limited Numbers

Friday, January 28, 2011 9:23 by Arman Barari No Comments

Volkswagen XL1 is possibly the most futuristic car revealed at Qatar Motor Show. As it turns out though, it’s not that futuristic after all becasue VW will soon put it into production in strictly limited numbers. Or so says the report! But you know how it work, first it’s a rumor, then a report, and [...]

This was posted under category: Green Motoring, VW Tags: Volkswagen

Suzuki Kizashi ‘Wicked Weather’ Commercial

Friday, January 28, 2011 9:00 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Following the new advertising campaign for the Kizashi in America, which as the name ‘Kizashi Kicks’ suggests is a bit aggressive, there’s a new TV spot called ‘Wicked Weather’. This Super Bowl spot boasts Kizashi’s new AWD system by creating a rather terrifying scene in which the car is being chased by a number of [...]

This was posted under category: Suzuki, Videos Tags: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, Suzuki, Videos

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Specs

Friday, January 28, 2011 8:49 by Arman Barari 2 Comments

The first official pictures of the new Chrysler 200 Convertible had emerged a while ago, but only now the company released complete details and specs of this new-look Sebring. So we though to bring back those pictures, and include the official details as well. The thing is, we haven’t seen a picture of this car [...]

This was posted under category: Chrysler Tags: Chrysler, Chrysler 200

Video: 2011 Mercedes C-Class Rocker Commercial

Friday, January 28, 2011 8:24 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Car manufacturers never run out of ideas for their commercials! That said, sometimes they turn out to be quite pointless. Take this new TV spot for the 2011 Mercedes C-Class facelift called ‘Rocker’. It is supposed to reflect on the car’s refined interior. According to this commercial you’ll get high – or as Mercedes says [...]

This was posted under category: Mercedes Benz, Videos Tags: Mercedes C Class, Videos

Alfa Romeo MiTo ALFA TCT

Friday, January 28, 2011 8:09 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Alfa Romeo is now offering a double-clutch gearbox, and the sporty compact MiTo is the first model to benefit from this all-new transmission dubbed ALFA  TCT. It’s the MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir powered by the 135 bhp petrol engine which also gets Start&Stop system for maximum efficiency. Read More… Here’s some numbers to make it [...]

This was posted under category: Alfa Romeo Tags: Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo MiTo