In July we reported that Volkswagen will unveil an affordable mid-engined sports car. A preview will be shown in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and if the public reaction is positive, the new car could be in showrooms by 2011.
The new car has been designed by Walter de’ Silva, Volkswagen’s lead designer responsible for cars such as Audi’s TT and A5. The new car is described as a cut-rate Lotus Elise, designed to be stylish and lightweight while offering genuine sporty performance in combination with class-leading fuel economy. Volkswagen will offer a wide range of engines, including a 170-hp, 1.4-liter Twincharger TSI gasoline engine and a new 125-hp, 1.6-liter TDI common-rail diesel engine.
The new coupe and roadster are based on a mid-engine layout with rear-wheel drive. To keep weight down and performance strong, Volkswagen is said to have tapped Audi for expertise in aluminum-spaceframe construction.
Today BMW confirmed a diesel version of the 3-Series car will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, with sales to begin shortly thereafter. This represents BMW’s test of the U.S. market for the future of diesel power on these shores. The 335d will have an output of 265 hp and a peak torque of 425 lb-ft, down compared to the European version that has 282 hp and 428 lb-ft.
Along with the 335d, BMW will also present the X5 35d at the show in November.
Infiniti has confirmed that the G37 Convertible will be launched in first quarter of 2009. It will make its world debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This will be Infinity’s first convertible since the little-loved M30 of the early 90s.
The new G37 Convertible is set for a mid-2009 model year introduction. Based on the current G37 Coupe, the new G37 Convertible will feature a three-piece automatic retracting hardtop and available unique interior treatment.
Press release after the jump.
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Ford will unveil the 2010 Mustang this November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and not at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as previously rumored.
Ford revealed the first "official" spy shots and video of the 2010 Mustang last week when the car made an appearance at Road America in Wisconsin.
Stay tuned for more details.
The 2009 Nissan 370Z will make its world debut this November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It comes to replace the current 350Z, a very successful model launched only five years ago.
The 2009 370Z will keep the same general shape as the current 350Z, but will be more aggressive and more sportier.Iits shark fin-style headlamps -featuring LED technology- have clearly been inspired by those fitted to the company’s Maxima luxury saloon.
The big changes are under the hood, where Nissan placed the same VQ37VHR powerplant found in the Infiniti G37 — a V6 displacing 3.7 liter — delivering at least 330 hp.
Renault also reported that they might use the new Z platform to resurrect the defunct Alpine brand.
The 2009 Nissan 370Z will compete with models like Porsche Cayman or BMW M Coupe.
The coupe will go on sale in 2009, and the roadster is expected to follow 2 years later. Prices are expected to range between $30,000 and $40,000.
Yesterday Nissan confirmed the launch of the 2009 370Z at the Los Angeles motor show and today AutoCar reveals the best info ever. 370Z will be "very much an evolution of the current car but with an even greater emphasis on agility", according to the company’s design chief, Shiro Nakamura.
The new car’s name, 370Z, signifies the enlargement of the V6 engine’s capacity to 3.7 litres. In this form it produces 326bhp when installed in the US-market Infiniti G37 coupé, to which the Z is closely related. That’s a useful improvement on the 309bhp of the current 350Z, and torque increases slightly from the 264lb ft of today’s car to 270lb ft at 5200rpm.
The coupe version will be followed by a roadster version, but a potential new addition could be a diesel version, that, if Nissan wants to compete with Audi on the European market.
Nissan has revealed a glimpse of three future cars: a new Infiniti Concept, the Nissan 370Z and the Nissan Cube.
The Infiniti concept previews a sports car that will compete with models like BMW 1 series, Audi A3 and the Mercedes C Class. The teaser reveals a very long bonnet and an unusually cab-backward stance for a smaller sibling to the existing G37 coupe.
The 2009 Nissan 370Z will make its official debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and sales will begin in early 2009. The 370Z will be powered by the 3.7 liter V6 engine from the Infiniti G37.
It will be a rear-wheel drive – and possibly four-wheel steer, as available on the Infiniti. Engineers are keen to preserve the no-nonsense driving qualities that have made the Z a popular mid-market choice, especially among US enthusiasts where the bulk of Z models have been sold.
The 2009 Cube will make its debut later this year in Japan, but it will be a global model, with European sales to begin in early 2009.
D Business magazine featured a recent interview and photo session with Cadillac boss Jim Taylor. While talking about the Cadillac CTS Coupe, Taylor also talked about a future hybrid motorcycle.
The hybrid Cadillac bike is being built by V20 Consulting of New York City, and has been tasked with displaying “GM’s strength in science and technology.” The bike is purported to be capable of a 0 to 60 sprint of 4.5 seconds, and should be unveiled for the public at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
AutoExpress caught for the first time the production version of the future Nissan 370Z testing. The 350Z’s replacement will debut this autumn at the Los Angeles Auto Show and sales will begin at the beginning of 2009.
The 2009 370Z will be powered by a 3.7-litre V6 engine that will deliver 325 hp. The 370Z will feature a new distinctive new look – and its shark fin-style headlamps have clearly been inspired by those fitted to the company’s Maxima luxury saloon.
The future 370Z has an evolutionary approach with twin tailpipes and flush-fitting light clusters. The front end of the car was partially disguised, but expect a characteristically smooth nose, incorporating a large lower air intake. Inside, there’s improved trim and a trio of alloy-trimmed instrument dials ahead of the driver.
Online: http://www.laautoshow.com
The 101 years old LA Auto Show will open its gates this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 21 to 30 November, expecting you to see world and Nord American debuts.
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