Showing posts with label automotive new era. Show all posts
Showing posts with label automotive new era. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Proton builds itself a Mitsubishi Evolution

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is such a good car, it seems that Malaysian automaker Proton decided it ought to offer a version of its own. Sort of. While the company’s Jebat Concept, which was just shown off at the Kuala Lumpur Motor Show, is styled to look like the Evolution, it’s actually powered by the 237-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged mill used in the slightly less potent Ralliart

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Report: Tata planning to build Jaguar and Land Rover models in China

Tata has its eyes on China. The Indian automaker has announced plans to build up to 40,000 Jaguar andLand Rover models in the People ‘s Republic as part of its plan to target emerging markets. So far, there’s no word on exactly when Tata plans to open the doors on new production facilities or exactly where the factories will be located, but it’s clear that the company wants a taste of all of the

Indian Debut for Pininfarina-Styled Tata Pr1ma Sedan Concept

Following its world premiere at last year’s Geneva Salon, Tata brought its oddly named Pr1ma concept car back home for the New Delhi motor show. Designed and built by famous Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, the Pr1ma is suppose to offer an indication of how the next generation of Tata saloons could be stylistically interpreted.The compact-size four-door saloon is based on the platform of the

Tata Debuts Magic Iris Mini -Minivan for those that want to Upgrade from Tricycles

Tata Motors, the Indian maker of the world’s cheapest mass produced car, the Nano, and owner of Jaguar and Land Rover, swiped the covers off the Magic Iris at this week’s New Delhi motor show. The odd looking (and that’s an understatement…) mini version of a minivan was developed specifically for India with the company claiming that it “aims at upgrading the quality of travel for those who depend

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Cadillac SRX Turbo axed after only one year

The Cadillac SRX Turbo appears to be a one-year wonder. GM Inside News reports that the optional 300-horsepower, 2.8-liter turbo V6 has been discontinued in Cadillac’s small crossover – a fact they confirmed through Cadillac’s public relations department. Going forward, the standard 3.0-liter DI V6 will be the sole engine offering, which it basically was anyway. You see, according to Cadillac,