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Chicago Preview: Ford rolls out production Transit Connect Electric and Taxi variants
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/minivans/" rel="tag">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/commercial-trucks/" rel="tag">Work</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/" rel="tag">Specialty</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/electric/" rel="tag">Electric</a></p><div style="text-align: left;"><em><strong><small ><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transconelec03hr-630.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
</small></strong></em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric and Taxi models - click either image for high-res gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcontaxi01-250.jpg" /></a>Fresh off of its North American Truck of the Year win, Ford's Transit Connect commercial van range is set to grow by two. The Blue Oval will present the space-efficient runabout in production electric and taxi forms at tomorrow's Chicago Auto Show.<br /> <br /> The battery-powered version, unimaginatively dubbed Transit Connect Electric, is primarily intended as a fleet solution for intra-city use. The emissions-free vanlet has a range of up to 80 miles and can be recharged through either a 240-volt or 120-volt outlet. In Ford's words, the TCE is "ideal for fleet owners that have well-defined routes of predictable distances and a central location for daily recharging," and we can see it being a great fit for utility companies and urban-only delivery services and such. <br /> <br /> Despite the added bulk within the chassis of the electric powertrain and battery, Ford says the transit connect will still have the same 135 cubic feet of cargo space, including 72.6 inches of load length.<br /> <br /> The Transit Connect Electric clearly isn't designed for home use, although Ford officials admitted to us that a few might get pressed into service in that capacity. Still, those looking for a battery-electric solution for their driveway would probably be better off waiting for the Focus Electric, a model slated for 2011.<br /> <br /> While the average consumer is unlikely to catch a ride in Ford's Transit Connect Electric, we're betting that you'll have a very good chance at planting your posterior in Dearborn's new taxi package model in the next few years, especially as the company's ubiquitous Crown Victoria cab is marked for extinction.<br /> <br /> The Transit Connect Taxi will be powered by the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine as the TC that's already on the market, but Ford will offer engine prep packages to convert the vehicle to run on either compressed natural gas or propane fuels. Even without the conversion kits, the gas-powered TC is said to be 30 percent more fuel-efficient than current taxis.<br /> <br /> Unlike the Crown Vic, the Blue Oval promises that the taxi package will be available with a version of Ford Work Solutions that will also include high-speed Internet and navigation. In addition, Ford is working with suppliers to offer rear-seat entertainment packages and a credit-card swipe pay station for passengers. In the prototype vehicle that we had the chance to sit in, there was an 8.4-inch screen in the back seat that offered everything from maps to a stock ticker, weather conditions, and cab fare. Rear legroom was a bit on the tight side, but ingress and egress was easier than other vehicles with the big sliders, and cargo capacity remains solid.<br /> <br /> The Transit Connect Taxi goes into production this year and will be earmarked as a 2011 model.<br /> <br /> High-res galleries below, official press releases for both vehicles available <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-ford-rolls-out-production-transit-connect-elect/#continued">after the jump</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric/low/">2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_elec03_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_elec01_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_elec02_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_elec04_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-electric/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_elec05_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/low/">2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_taxi01_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_taxi02_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_taxi03_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_taxi04_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-transit-connect-taxi/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011transcon_taxi05_hr_th umbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: Ford]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-ford-rolls-out-production-transit-connect-elect/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago Preview: Ford rolls out production Transit Connect Electric and Taxi variants</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-ford-rolls-out-production-transit-connect-elect/">Chicago Preview: Ford rolls out production Transit Connect Electric and Taxi variants</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:27:00 EST. 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Chicago Preview: Scion tC Release Series 6.0
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/scion/" rel="tag">Scion</a></p><div style="text-align: left;"><small><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2010sciontcrs6---00.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
</small></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><small><em><stro ng>2010 Scion tC Release Series 6.0 - Click above for high-res image gallery</strong></em></small></div> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/scion/">Scion</a> has chosen Speedway Blue for its latest Release Series special, the 2010 tC Release Series 6.0 (tC RS 6.0), that should start speeding into dealerships in March. Gotta say, we're digging the blue a whole lot more than the electric lilac color that they chose for the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/02/scion-xb-release-series-7.0-los-angeles-2009-live/">xB RS 7.0</a> that debuted in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/la-auto-show/">Los Angeles</a>. This latest RS will land at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a> this week, and will be limited to just 1,100 units stickering at $18,620 with a stick, or $19,420 with an automatic.<br /> <br /> Like prior RS limited edition models, the tC RS 6.0 gets its bespoke hue and a host of other tweaks, including a matte-black vinyl graphic that's pure muscle car. In fact, it reminds us of the popular <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/report-2011-ford-mustang-to-get-upgraded-track-pack-to-handle-5/">Mustang</a> tone and a certain <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/29/09-challenger-brochure-hits-the-web-retro-overload-ensues/">Challenger</a> from the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/dodge/">Dodge</a> boys, although we wouldn't recommend lining up against either of those with this Scion's untouched 161-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.<br /> <br /> Besides the paint and graphics, this particular RS package also includes bright blue highlights on the seats and steering wheel, a specially tuned 200-watt Alpine audio system with iPod/USB jack, and a 4.3-inch GPS touch screen. More details in the press release after the jump and check out the high-res images in the gallery below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/low/">2010 tC Release Series 6.0</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2010sciontcrs6---01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2010sciontcrs6---02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2010sciontcrs6---03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2010sciontcrs6---04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-tc-release-series-6-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2010sciontcrs6---05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: Toyota]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-scion-tc-release-series-6-0/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago Preview: Scion tC Release Series 6.0</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-scion-tc-release-series-6-0/">Chicago Preview: Scion tC Release Series 6.0</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:31:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-scion-tc-release-series-6-0/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19350774/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/chicago-preview-scion-tc-release-series-6-0/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Autoblog Podcast #165 - Nunez jumps in
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/podcasts/" rel="tag">Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/government-legal/" rel="tag">Government/Legal</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/marketing-advertising/" rel="tag">Marketing/Advertising</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/honda/" rel="tag">Honda</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/" rel="tag">Mercedes-Benz</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/porsche/" rel="tag">Porsche</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/toyota/" rel="tag">Toyota</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/autoblog-podcast-165-nunez-jumps-in/"><img width="630" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="142" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/autoblog-podcast-3.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now!</small></strong></em></div> <br /> It's not often that veteran 'caster Alex Nunez makes an appearance, but he joins Chris, Sam, and Dan for episode #165 of the Autoblog Podcast. First up, we hit the Autoblog Garage to talk about the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/accord+crosstour">Honda Accord Crosstour</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/versa">Nissan Versa</a>, and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/ruffing-it-honda-confirms-canine-friendly-element-to-nuzzle-int/">Honda Element Dog Edition</a>. Moving on to news items, we start with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/08/2011-ford-shelby-gt500-finally-gets-aluminum-engine-loses-120-p/">2011 Shelby GT500 Mustang</a>, talk about <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/08/poll-what-was-the-best-super-bowl-car-commercial-of-2010/">automotive Superbowl commercials</a>, and then catch our breath while looking over the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/08/porsche-911-turbo-s-unveiled-with-530-hp-of-goodness/">Porsche 911 Turbo S</a>. <br /> <br /> We don't slow down, though, diving right back in to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/08/dodge-celebrates-40-years-of-performance-with-furious-fuchsia-ch/">pink Dodge Challengers</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/07/geneva-preview-europe-gets-its-own-40th-anniversary-nissan-370z/">special-edition Z cars</a>, an <a href="http:// http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/06/subaru-confirms-impreza-xv-crossover-debut-for-geneva/">Outback Sport</a> for the rest of the world, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/05/officially-official-renault-drops-the-top-on-megane-at-geneva/">Renault's Megane convertible coupe</a>, the new Ford Edge, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/05/the-return-of-wolfgang-bernhard-brought-back-to-mercedes-benz/">Wolfgang Bernhard's return to Mercedes</a>, and of course, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/toyota_recall/guide">Toyota recalls</a>. We wrap up with a couple horrible answers to your sincere and excellent questions before calling it a night. <br /> <br /> You can send your Alex Nunez fanmail to <strong>Podcast at Autoblog dot com</strong>, review the show in iTunes, fill out our <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/audience/start-survey.aspx?pubid=JRJrA-gkKy4$&ver=standard"> survey</a>, or even leave us a voicemail on our Google Voice line <strong>734-288-8POD (734-288-8763)</strong>. Until next week, hit up <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/category/podcasts/">Joystiq</a> and <a href="http://podcasts.engadget.com/">Engadget</a> when podcast loneliness sets in. Thanks for listening!<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/autoblog-podcast-165-nunez-jumps-in/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Autoblog Podcast #165 - Nunez jumps in</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/autoblog-podcast-165-nunez-jumps-in/">Autoblog Podcast #165 - Nunez jumps in</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/autoblog-podcast-165-nunez-jumps-in/>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/autoblog-podcast-165-nunez-jumps-in/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19350124/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/autoblog-podcast-165-nunez-jumps-in/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
2011 Ford Edge gets three engine choices, more ambitious Sport model
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-ford-edge-0/"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edge000opta.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>2011 Ford Edge - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> As dutiful American consumers, we've been taught to believe that choice is good. To that end, the splintering of the automotive market into different niches (four-door coupes, small panel vans, high-riding hatchbacks, etc.) is a positive development for buyers. But while the range of total models from automakers has been increasing, individual variation within a given model range has seemingly been reigned in, from a drastic reduction in build combinations of light-duty pickups to the availability of engines and ala carte options in everyday vehicles. Standing in direct contrast to this trend, however, is the 2011 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/edge">Ford Edge</a> crossover.<br /> <br /> Whereas the first-generation Edge has lived since 2006 with a 3.5-liter V6 as its sole drivetrain, the 2011 model will offer no fewer than <em>three</em> powertrain choices. For 2011, the 3.5-liter engine will live on as the Edge line's bread-and-butter, but it is being joined by Ford's first production application of a new EcoBoost 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, as well as the larger 3.7-liter V6 for the popular Edge Sport. In the case of the 3.5-liter, it produces 285 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, while the Sport's larger 3.7 Ti-VCT V6 delivers 305 ponies and 280 torques on 87 octane. Ford is not yet releasing power and economy numbers on the EcoBoost engine, but it promises "class-leading" fuel efficiency, noting that the new powertrain should eclipse the original 2006 Edge by some 30 percent.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-ford-edge-gets-three-engine-choices-more-ambitious-sport-m/#continued">Follow the jump</a> to find out what else has changed for the Edge, as well as Ford's official press release.<br /> <br /> <meta content="" name="Title"> <meta content="" name="Keywords"> <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 2008" name="Generator"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 2008" name="Originator"><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-0/low/">2011 Ford Edge</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edge000_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edge001_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edge002_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edge003_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edge004_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-sport/low/">2011 Ford Edge Sport</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-sport/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edgesport000_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-sport/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edgesport001_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-sport/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edgesport002_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-sport/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edgesport003_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-ford-edge-sport/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011edgesport004_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: Ford]<!--EndFragment--> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-ford-edge-gets-three-engine-choices-more-ambitious-sport-m/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>2011 Ford Edge gets three engine choices, more ambitious Sport model</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-ford-edge-gets-three-engine-choices-more-ambitious-sport-m/">2011 Ford Edge gets three engine choices, more ambitious Sport model</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST. 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Officially Official: Nissan Juke coming to America
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/nissan-juke-teaser/"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/nissanjukeus.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Nissan Juke - Click above to enlarge<br /> </small></strong></em></div> <br /> We've now officially heard it from <strike>the horse's</strike> Nissan's mouth. Today at a pre-<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a> event, Nissan confirmed what we've been <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/12/report-nissan-juke-headed-for-american-showrooms-later-this-yea/">hearing for the last month</a>: the funky Juke will jive its way to America this Fall. The small crossover was presaged by the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/30/report-production-nissan-qazana-bringing-new-era-of-design-lov/">Qazana</a> concept, and the production version promises to share a number of that vehicle's unique styling features.<br /> <br /> We'll get our first official glimpse of the new Juke at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> next month, and that debut will be followed up later in the month when the Juke gets its North American introduction at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a>. Nissan says the Juke will offer "a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles," which we can only assume to be competing models such as the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/soul">Kia Soul</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/xb">Scion xB</a>.<br /> <br /> The Japanese automaker also tells us that the car's center console was inspired by a motorcycle tank. We never knew we wanted a gas tank-shaped center console until now, but Nissan officially has our interest piqued with that little tidbit. We'll see if the actual implementation is as intriguing as it sounds soon enough; in the meantime, click past the break for the official press release.<br /> <br /> [Source: Nissan]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/officially-official-nissan-juke-coming-to-america/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Officially Official: Nissan Juke coming to America</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/officially-official-nissan-juke-coming-to-america/">Officially Official: Nissan Juke coming to America</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/officially-official-nissan-juke-coming-to-america/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19351723/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/officially-official-nissan-juke-coming-to-america/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Chicago 2010: Hyundai sneaks revised-for-2011 Azera into Windy City
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hyundai/" rel="tag">Hyundai</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/south-korea/" rel="tag">South Korea</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azerahyundai01opt.jpg " alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>2011 Hyundai Azera - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></em></strong></div> <br /> Things are looking good for <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/hyundai">Hyundai</a>. Not only has the brand been named the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/01/hyundai-tops-the-list-as-the-most-fuel-efficient-automaker-in-th/">most fuel efficient automaker in the country</a>, but they are releasing lots of new-and-improved metal. In a market where product is king, that's a good thing. First we saw the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/11/2010-hyundai-tucson-first-drive/">2010 Tuscon</a> and the just about-to-be-released <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/sonata">2011 Sonata</a>. This morning, despite no official Hyundai press conference here at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/Chicago-Auto-Show/">Chicago Auto Show</a>, we get a freshened 2011 Azera.<br /> <br /> The big news are its two engines. The mid-cycle Azera will still use either a 3.3-liter or 3.8-liter V6, just like the outgoing car. However, both Lambda engines now use DCVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) instead of CVVT. Translation: instead of only the intake valves getting varied, the exhaust valves' timing can be manipulated, too. In English that means more power and better mileage. <br /> <br /> The 3.3-liter V6 makes 260 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque while the big 3.8-liter V6 cranks out 283 ponies and 263 units of torque. Much more impressive than that are their mileage numbers. An Azera equipped with the 3.3-liter mill gets 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, increases of 11 and 8 percent, respectively. The 3.8-liter motor allows the Azera to achieve 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, increases of 12 and 4 percent.<br /> <br /> Part of this frugality is no doubt assisted by Hyundai's all-new, built-in-house six-speed automatic transmission that we got to experience in the Tucson. On the outside, the Azera gets new headlights, taillights, a new grille, new fog lights, bumpers and wheels. Oh, and for those of you that doubted the accuracy our <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/09/spy-shots-make-that-the-2011-kia-optima-frolicking-in-the-snow/">Kia Optima spy shots</a>, the joke is on you. Full press release <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-hyundai-sneaks-in-revised-for-2011-azera/">after the jump</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/low/">2011 Hyundai Azera: Chicago Auto Show</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azerahyundai01_thumbn ail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azerahyundai02_thumbn ail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azerahyundai03_thumbn ail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azerahyundai04_thumbn ail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azerahyundai05_thumbn ail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago/low/">2011 Hyundai Azera - Chicago</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azera00_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/2011azera10_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: Hyundai]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-debut/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago 2010: Hyundai sneaks revised-for-2011 Azera into Windy City</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-hyundai-azera-chicago-debut/">Chicago 2010: Hyundai sneaks revised-for-2011 Azera into Windy City</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST. 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Chicago 2010: Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition unveiled with no added performance
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/nissan/" rel="tag">Nissan</a></p><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><small ><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/370zanni000opt.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
</small></em></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></em></strong></div> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/nissan/">Nissan</a> just unwrapped a 40th Anniversary gift to itself at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. More specifically, it's celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of its most iconic vehicles, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/370z">Z car</a>, with a special edition version of the latest in a long line of formidable sportscars to wear that badge. The limited edition 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary model is actually a bit late to the party since the original 240Z technically debuted in North America on October 22, 1969... but who's counting.<br /> <br /> Whereas the 1970 240Z was a revolution in the affordable sportscar scene with a sticker at just $3,626, the 40th Anniversary Edition will start at $38,860. That represents a premium of about $1,200 over Touring Coupe with Sport Package on which it's based. So what do you get by checking off that 40th Anniversary box? Nothing under the hood, in case you were wondering. <br /> <br /> That's okay, we guess, as the Touring is already a hot car and the Sport package adds SynchroRev Match for the six-speed stick, a front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels and the limited-slip diff. Basically it's a sticker package with a unique "40th Graphite" paint job, red leather interior, a "high-luster smoke wheel finish," red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and the front shock tower brace. The gray color and smoked wheels do look great in person, though.<br /> <br /> There are also additional changes inside, like red door panel inserts, 40th Anniversary logos in the seatbacks and on the floormats, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, red-stitched leather on the steering wheel and a 40th commemorative plaque. It even comes with a commemorative "premium satin car cover."<br /> <br /> Beginning later this month, the 1,000 units will start making their way to dealer showrooms. You can read even more details in the press release after the jump, and see some live shots and the official high-res pics in the gallery below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/low/">Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition at Chicago Auto Show</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/370zanni000_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/370zanni001_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/370zanni002_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/370zanni003_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-at-chicago-auto-show/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/370zanni004_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition/low/">2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/40thannivz12_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <em><strong><small>Live photos copyright (C)2010 Frank Filipponio/Weblogs, Inc.</small></strong></em><br /> <br /> [Source: Nissan]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-unveiled-with/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago 2010: Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition unveiled with no added performance</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-nissan-370z-40th-anniversary-edition-unveiled-with/">Chicago 2010: Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition unveiled with no added performance</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:14:00 EST. 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