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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Automotive News for February 17th. 2013

Aston-Martin Vanquish Volante Shown Ahead of Geneva-
Information Source: www.carbuzz.com
Image Source: www.gencoupe.com
Up Close spy shots of the new Vanquish Volante have been revealed.  There is no camouflage on the Vanquish Volante.  It will have the same 6.0L V12 as the coupe version.  That engine makes 565HP sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed Touchtronic automatic.



AMG Reveals A45 Edition 1-
Information Source: www.carbuzz.com
Image Source: www.autoguide.com
Mercedes-Benz always makes an Editon 1 the first year a standard car is produced.  They have done this with the A45 AMG.  The A45 Edition 1 features Cirrus White paint with matte grey stripes and red accents.  It has an upgraded aero kit.  On the inside, the Editon 1 has AMG seats.    The engine is the same 360HP 2.0L Turbo four as the AMG.


Spy Shots of BMW 2 Series Coupe-
Information Source: www.carbuzz.com
Image Source: www.rumors.automobilemag.com
The next 2 Series has been spied under-going winter testing.  The 2 Series is the replacement for the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible.  The 2 Series will be sold in the US (YES!), and we will hopefully get an M2.





Dodge Ram 1500 to Have a Diesel V6 Option-
Information Source: www.carbuzz.com
Image Source: www.autoblog.com
Chrysler has announced that it will put the only small diesel engine for the pick-up segment in its Dodge Ram 1500.  Buyers can have a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 with an eight-speed automatic.  This will be the first diesel for a 1500 pick-up.  The Ram 1500 Diesel is expected to have class-leading torque and fuel economy.  This diesel is the same engine for the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.




Chevrolet Reveals 2014 SS-
Information Source: www.carbuzz.com
Image Source: www.autoblog.com
Ever since the Pontiac G8 was discontinued, GM has not had a V8 RWD sedan on the market.  Until now.  Chevrolet has recently revealed our America's Holden Commodore. It is called the SS and it has a 6.2L LS3 V8 with 415HP and torque.  Chevy says it can sprint from 0-60 in 5 seconds.  It has a 6-speed paddle shifter auto.  It has Brembo brakes and a near perfect weight distribution.  The SS should be available this summer.

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