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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Milano) revealed, to replace the 147
- Silver is the most popular car color in the world, new report says
- Vintage Bugatti to be auctioned off after spending 73 years on bottom of lake
- 77 year old woman sues Hyundai dealership after being pressured to buy new car
- The Audi A2 might be revived in the future
- GM CEO Fritz Henderson steps down, Ed Whitacre to act as interim CEO until replacement is found
- 2011 US Ford Fiesta officially detailed: delivers 119 HP with 40 mpg fuel economy
- Audi A7 set for Moscow launch in summer 2010
- Tata chairman says hybrid Nano will arrive soon
- Volkswagen officially presents the Amarok pick-up truck
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Milano) revealed, to replace the 147 Posted: 02 Dec 2009 04:55 AM PST  After many rumors about the name and the looks of the its new compact hatchback, Alfa Romeo has finally revealed the Giulietta model. While some of you may have known this future car as the Milano, it seems that arguments with the workers in the Italian city have forced Alfa Romeo to adopt an older naming tradition, and use feminine names. As such, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is born, and can we say, it is one very attractive “lady”, as you can see in the first official photos attached to the article. The new model, which is based on Fiat’s C-Evo platform, which also generated the Fiat Bravo and Lancia Delta, will duke it out in the fierce segment of the compact hatchbacks.  But in terms of design, it’s safe to say Alfa is close to winning already, borrowing styling cues from the very popular 8C Competizione supercar and MiTo city model. LED technology has been used on the headlamps and taillights, giving the new model an interesting appearance. While it may seem like a pure Italian coupe, the Giulietta will only be manufactured as a five-door model, with the handles for the rear ones being hidden in the fake pillar. In terms of engines, the Giulietta will have some interesting options, all turbocharged, as a 1.4-liter Multiair petrol one will be offered in two power options, 120 and 170 HP, while a 1.6 and 2.0-liter JTDM diesel units will be offering 105 and 170 HP. Hot hatch fans should also expect a special Quadrifoglio Verde (four-leaf clover)-badged model (think previous GTA editions), which use a 1.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit which generates 235 HP. All engines will comply with Euro 5 emissions regulations, and have standard the Start&Stop feature.  Overall, the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which is set to appear next year, will certainly attract many hatchback customers. Are you impressed by it? Leave a comment with your view on the new Italian model. Source: Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Silver is the most popular car color in the world, new report says Posted: 02 Dec 2009 04:28 AM PST  Silver has been charted as the most popular car color in the world according to a color popularity report, sustained by DuPont which charted the most demanded car colors around the world and for specific regions like North America or Europe. The end results for the whole word, as you can see above, sees Silver dominate with 25%, followed by Black, 23% and White with 16 %. In North America however, things are a bit different, and White takes the top spot, accounting for 17.8% of cars, while Black (17%) and Silver (16.7%) follow. In Europe, things get a bit darker, as Black accounts for 27 percent, followed by Silver (19.9) and White, with 10.2 %. Overall, this report is quite interesting. While my own car is white, I’d say that black would be my favorite choice. In the end though, it depends on what car you’re buying. What do you think? What’s your favorite car color? Source: DuPont via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Vintage Bugatti to be auctioned off after spending 73 years on bottom of lake Posted: 02 Dec 2009 04:02 AM PST  Bugatti is one of the most prestigious carmakers in the world, enjoying a fantastic history filled with bold models, which continue even today, with the Veyron hypercar and the possible upcoming Galibier model. That is why vintage cars made by the company fetch for such high amounts of money. But the love of Bugatti collectors from around the world will seriously be tested, as auction house Bonhams has announced that it will selling a Bugatti Brescia Type 13. That’s all fine and dandy, but the odd part is the fact that the car has spent 73 years on the bottom of a lake in Switzerland. How it got there is even more interesting, as it belonged to a young Italian architect, Marco Schmuklerski, from Nancy, France, on April 11, 1925. He then took it to Switzerland, but decided not to pay the taxes at the customs office, and relied on the speed of the car to escape. But seeing as how the customs officers were still searching for his car, and that Swiss law allowed for the cars involved in crimes to be destroyed, he decided to hide his car. A perfectly simple plan, but he decided that the best hiding place, as you might have guessed, would be in a lake. He wrapped the Bugatti in chains and dunked it in the lake, but due to the weight of the car, the chains snapped, and the car was stuck in the thick mud on the bottom of the lake.  And the car remained stuck there until the summer of this year, attracting many tourists. The mud also helped preserve some of the original paint, and even the air in the tires. Of course it isn’t in the best shapes, as you can see in the pics, but I’m sure many people will bid for such a model. Be warned that the starting price is €500,000, but the money will all go to a children’s charity in Italy. Source: Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| 77 year old woman sues Hyundai dealership after being pressured to buy new car Posted: 02 Dec 2009 02:22 AM PST  Just as Hyundai was becoming more and more popular in the USA, thanks to its models’ great economy, a new stain might trouble the South Korean carmaker. A 77-year-old woman from Iowa has taken a local Hyundai dealership to court allegedly because a saleswoman forced her to buy a new car, while she was waiting to get an oil change for her 2006 model. Audrey McKnight, the elderly woman, revealed that even though she protested and said that she didn’t have any money for a new car, the sales representative pressured her for a few hours in the dealership, and eventually gave up and signed a contract. The owner of the dealership, Max Holmes, reveals that the elderly woman’s claim is unfounded and that the lawyers will duke it out in court. Frankly, I’m a bit surprised by this whole deal, and if it turns out to be true, the saleswoman really took her job too seriously. But then again, maybe she saw the potential for a Genesis Coupe in the old lady. Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| The Audi A2 might be revived in the future Posted: 02 Dec 2009 02:05 AM PST  During the press conference it held after the launch of the brand new A8 model, Audi boss Rupert Stadler, has also tackled the fate of the A2, and how it will interact with the upcoming A1 city car model and the bigger A3 hatchback. While playing a bit with the press, he revealed that: “As we gave the A1 that nomenclature there's clearly room for another product and another concept between the A3,” but refrained from commenting any further. While he may suggest that the A2 might become niche model which will only cater to an even more specific segment of the compact car market, other rumors believe that it will be used for a possible electric model, which will appear further down the road. Stadler also took the chance to deny any rumors that his own brand is preparing a variant of the upcoming Volkswagen Up! city car, which was speculated to be badged as an A0. Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| GM CEO Fritz Henderson steps down, Ed Whitacre to act as interim CEO until replacement is found Posted: 02 Dec 2009 01:44 AM PST  In what is the most shocking turn of events coming from GM after revealing that it will keep Opel, at the monthly meeting of the board of directors, the CEO, chairman and acting president of the company, Fritz Henderson, has stepped down from his position. He offered no statements, and his place is now being taken by the chairman of the board, Ed Whitacre, the man appearing in the 60 Day Money Back guarantee ads. He will only act as an interim solution while a new CEO will be found.
This is the second CEO that GM has lost this year, after Rick Wagoner was “advised” by the Obama Auto Taskforce to resign. Henderson then took control during one of the darkest moments in the history of the company with average results, although many pin the death of Saturn and the turmoil through which Opel has gone, and the one Saab is currently experiencing. Do you believe this move is for the best? Leave a comment and make your voice heard. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| 2011 US Ford Fiesta officially detailed: delivers 119 HP with 40 mpg fuel economy Posted: 02 Dec 2009 01:25 AM PST  After seeing multiple sets of leaked photos of its US-spec Fiesta model, Ford finally decided to make it official and detail the new model which will be available next year in the USA, after achieving record sales in Europe and Asia. Available in two bodystyles, the classic hatchback, which retains most of the looks of its European cousin, but also a sedan, which was revealed for the Chinese market earlier this year, the Fiesta hasn’t seen many obvious changes, except for the fog lights, which are replaced by a strip of LED lights, encased in an aluminum-finished space. But the most important thing is the engine of the new US Fiesta, which is a 1.6-liter DOHC I-4 unit, which delivers 119 HP with 109 lb-ft of torque. What’s most impressive about the unit is that it averages a highway economy figure of 40 mpg, besting many of its compact hatchback rivals. This is largely due to the new PowerShift six-speed automatic transmission, which promises the fuel efficiency of a manual, but also the convenience of a normal automatic. Overall, the new US-spec Fiesta will certainly make many customers interested in either of its variants, and will continue to bring Ford plenty of profit. What say you US readers? Is the new Fiesta on your radar? Leave a comment with your thoughts and enjoy the photo gallery below. Photo Gallery: 2011 Ford Fiesta
Source: Ford Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Audi A7 set for Moscow launch in summer 2010 Posted: 02 Dec 2009 01:03 AM PST  New rumors indicate that Audi’s entry in the coupe-styled sedan market, the A7 model, will finally be presented as a production-ready model in August, 2010, at the Moscow Motor Show. These rumors indicate that, contrary to speculations, the A7 won’t really have a higher price than the A6 sedan, on which it is based. The new A7 is set to cost around €2,500 more, meaning that the base model might have a price tag of €32,000 ($48,000). Last but not least, it seems that the Ingolstadt manufacturer is still undecided on whether the future A7 will have a four or five-seat configuration, as customers might use the model for a variety of purposes. Are you excited about the new A7, which is set to take on competitors like the Mercedes-Benz CLS? Leave a comment with your thoughts on the new model coming from the German carmaker. Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Tata chairman says hybrid Nano will arrive soon Posted: 02 Dec 2009 12:53 AM PST  Tata boss Ratan Tata has once again confirmed that a hybrid version of its low cost Nano model will arrive in the future. He hasn’t revealed what type of system his company will employ, but it’s safe to say that it won’t blow anyone away, or be expensive, as that will contradict the purpose of the Nano. Either way, the small Indian car is still doing great, and with fuel economy figures around 50 mpg, due to its small engine and weight, it will definitely attract many people in the markets that it will soon appear, like Europe or North America. Might a hybrid Nano spark your interest? Don’t be shy and drop a comment with your view on the small, low cost Indian model. Source: Automotive News via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Volkswagen officially presents the Amarok pick-up truck Posted: 02 Dec 2009 12:48 AM PST  This is something all of you pick-up truck fans have certainly been waiting for: the new Volkswagen Amarok model. Developed in Germany and produced at the Volkswagen Pacheco plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this new mid-size pick-up boasts some impressive qualities. Powered by a choice of two TDI engines, the first, available at its release in South America, is a 2.0-liter unit, developing 163 HP with 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque which will let the Amarok haul around 1000 kg (2,300 pounds) and tow around (5300 pounds), and the second, which will be made available next year, when it will appear in other markets, will develop 122 HP with 350 Nm.  Both engines will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission which makes them highly efficient, with the first engine averaging 7.8 liters/100 km, and the second one doing 7.6. The new Amarok will be available, as a standard, as a rear-wheel drive pick-up, but switchable all-wheel drive and permanent all-wheel drive will also be available for customers.  Overall, the new VW Amarok looks pretty good and might put the German carmaker on the map in terms of pick-up trucks. What do you think? The new vehicle, as we reported, will prove itself during the Dakar Rally, starting early next year, as it is the official car of the competition. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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