Sport GS, but the time to remove the name in 2004, his retirement was a fulfillment of the image of the old car had become the driver car at the age of retirement. That all changed when a newborn Buick Regal concept was presented at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. When the Regal was reintroduced in the Buick dealership in 2011, most road testers expressed surprise, pleasant surprise. Typical comments in this quote from Road and Track: “Regal has been balanced, confidence-inspiring and fun to drive”.

As mentioned, the 2012 Buick Regal GS will be available only with a 6-speed manual transmission when it hits showrooms in second half of 2011. A 6-speed Aisin automatic will be available later. You can also equipped your Buick with 19 or 20 inch wheels and metal-covered sport pedals. Whatever rims you decide to get, will come with 14-inch ventilated disc brakes with four-piston fixed Brembo calipers in the front and 12.4-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers in the rear.

In the front of the Regal GS are MacPherson struts, coil springs, a direct-acting stabilizer bar and hydraulic ride bushings. In the rear is multilink independent setup with stabilizer bar. It also comes with Buick’s new Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS), which is a driver-adjustable damping and steering assist system.

The 2012 Regal GS gets pretty good fuel economy, 19 city / 27 highway mpg with the six-speed manual transmission. The GS also will have an optional “GS” drive mode. This mode tightens the suspension and steering for a sportier feel when motoring and cornering.

At launch, the new Buick Verano will offered with a standard 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine delivering an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 170 lb.-ft. of peak torque (230 Nm), with a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. GM says the basic Verano will return a 0-60 mph [96 km/h] performance of 8.0 seconds and an estimated 31 mpg [7.6 lt/100km] on the highway.

The Detroit automaker said a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo engine will be offered in the future. In China, the Verano’s twin sibling is available with a naturally-aspirated 1.8-liter producing 145HP and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-pot delivering 181HP.

The 2012 Verano compact sedan will receive its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week and go on sale in the States in the fourth quarter of 2011. Pricing has yet to be released, though an allegedly official document that was leaked online suggests that the Verano will start at around $21,000.

Buick? First, it isn’t gray. Second, it has a manual transmission. Third, it isn’t a boat. The Regal GS breaks a lot of Buick stereotypes.

While the Buick Regal GS is Buick comfortable, all the other features seem to fly in the face of what you’d expect from Buick. The engine and gearbox (both German-made) typify this, and give a hint as to the car’s Opel origins.

Whatever, the GS is a BMW 3-Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class fighter. The size is about right and the performance fits right in.

Power with the turbocharged four is very good. Howeve3r, economy was less than what I expected at 20.8 mpg. As a comparison, my wife’s 2001 Buick LeSabre (gray, automatic transmission, boat-like) gets more than 30 mpg on the highway and averages 20 mpg around town with a 3.8- liter V6.

The 6-speed manual transmission is nice. We kept the car in 5th a lot, but 6th is quieter. The engine is very quiet.

But, the Regal is a fun car to drive. It is a nice size at just under 16 feet long. The engine and transmission work well together when you’re trying to extract performance from the car. The accelerator and brake pedals are ideally positioned for heel and toe drivng.

taxi seats four passengers and is powered by 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine optimized for fuel efficiency. Nifty interior features include grab handles and sliding doors for easy accessibility, a transparent roof panel that offers a panoramic view of New York City’s skyline, independently-controlled air conditioning for rear passengers, mobile charging stations for cell phones, antimicrobial upholstery and active carbon headliner to absorb odors and a hearing loop system for the hearing impaired. There is even a “low-annoyance horn” with exterior lights that indicate when the vehicle is honking, so the horn is used less frequentlyThe reign of the iconic Ford Crown Victoria as New York City’s trademark taxi is over. Enter the new Nissan NV200 Taxi, its successor. As a van, Nissan’s taxi is more practical; with a host of new technologies, it’s safer and more convenient.

has been a sensation with journalists and the public alike, even though it’s still months away from going on sale. Based on a stretched version of the platform that underpins the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the car — at least on paper — has the looks, technology and, likely, the performance to set the compact car segment ablaze. With Dodge virtually absent Asia, the Fiat Viaggio (click here for more news on the car) will represent the Dart in China.

The Viaggio, which in Italian means journey, is a rebadged Dodge Dart (see gallery below) and will be the first model from Fiat’s 50:50 joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group. Similar to the Dart, it measures 4,670 mm long and 1,830 mm wide, which is about the size of the new Ford Focus Sedan. The sedan will be powered by locally-built normally aspirated and turbocharged versions of Fiat’s 1.4L engine.

Fiat is pinning a lot on the Viaggio and hopes the car will help boost its sales in China to 300,000 units by 2014, compared to the measly 1,500 sold in 2011. A hatchback version is said to be on the table and might be exported back to Europe as a Bravo replacement.

Motorcity Rally Car will bring fresh air on Rhys Millen Racing. The car can be a part of the new season at the Global RallyCross Championship. The Veloster Rally Car is built based on the partnership of RMR and Disney. The best feature to attract the audiences on the race track is the cover of Motorcity, a Disney’s new racing-themed TV series. It is probably the nice strategy that Disney and RMR do to promote their racing themed TV sewill be plastered with Motorcity livery. The information for interior is too limited. Let’s expect that it can expose the Motorcity characters too.

The lucky driver who will ride the new RMR Veloster Rally Car is Stephan Verdier. In the last year competition, this man could finish on the fourth place. He should compete with other professional drivers like Ken Block, Tanner Foust, and Travis Pastrana. This man will make the kids who love with Disney’s Motorcity amazed. Motorcity Rally Car will be equipped with 6 piston Alcon calipers and 14″ Alcon brake rotors stopping power. The new suspension is supported too. The wheels come in 18-inch HRE version. The tires used are 245/40-18 Hankook Racing edition.ries.Veloster Rally Car should never let the audiences down. It should be powerful, robust, and nimble. It will be fitted with 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The powertrain comes in the output of 500 hp. The transmission used to couple with the engine is an Xtrac 6-speed sequential control. By using the new suspension, the handing and stability of Veloster Rally Car is enhanced. It will be easier for the driver to maneuver. Stopping will be effortless to do with a new braking system

The production version of the latest Focus ST has been revealed. When we first saw the all-new 2012 Ford Focus ST — then a “concept” — at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, there was only a hatchback version. But for European buyers, a wagon version would be offered to complete the package. Once again, North American buyers will luck-out.

The Focus ST packs a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that produces 247 horsepower and an impressive 265 pound-feet of torque. Tuned to produce exquisite engine and exhaust notes, The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission that delivers power to the front wheels. The Focus ST’s electronic power assisted steering and torque steer compensation system works with the transmission to minimize torque-steer. Not only is the new engine more powerful, it is also more fuel-efficient than the unit in the older Focus ST

Performance is enhanced by a set of 18-inch alloy wheels shod wearing high performance 235/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tires. A ‘Performance Pack’ that has the wheels in black with a high contrast red finish on the performance brake calipers comes optional. Other standard performance features include a rear apron/diffuser and a set of Recaro sport seats.

Now that you have the details, feel free to look through the gallery.

s a large crossover SUV that is offered in four trim levels. All have a standard seven-passenger seating on the second row captain chairs and a bench of the third row. An optional second row bench seat, available for free extra capacity increases to eight.

Even the base model is used with a gorgeous 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, power liftgate, mirrors, climate control and fabric for the upholstery of the tri-zone heating fitted. Other standard features include partial power front seats, tilt and telescoping leather / wood steering wheel, keyless entry, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, OnStar, Bluetooth and a six-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary jack and satellite radio.

In 2012 Buick Enclave offers a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In any case, it is a 3.6-liter V6 powered, that is pumping 288 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. 6-speed automatic transmission is standard. With the optional trailering package, with up to 4,500 kilograms of trailer load, the enclave.

Stability control and side airbags and front-seat side airbags, full length curtain are standard on all 2012 Buick Enclave. The brake test has come to the enclave to a stop at 60 miles per hour on an elongated 139 for this vehicle class.

With or without passengers, there is also a good amount of cargo space 19 cubic meters of usable space here behind the 60/40 split third-row seats. For large objects, fold the second and third row of seats is a nice flat floor with 116 cubic meters of cargo space, a figure that suggests handy a lot of overlap, but remain behind the massive capacity of the modern minivan.

debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new Kia Picanto available with 3.6-metre long will be remain an extremely practical car. On the outside, overall vehicle length has increased by 60 mm, and the wheelbase has grown by 15 mm. Attention to small details of the exterior design have improved the new Kia Picanto aerodynamics, reducing its drag figure to just Cd 0.31 – better than the vast majority of A-segment cars. Projection-style headlamps and LED rear lamps will be available, together with a choice of steel or alloy wheels up to 15 inches – bringing added sophistication to the exterior appearanceFor the interior Kia Picanto comes with automatical controlled air-conditioning, electronic and heated folding door mirrors with side repeaters, automatic light control with ‘escort’ and ‘welcome’ modes, steering wheel mounted audio controls, retractable dual cup holders. Other new features available include smart-key entry system with engine start/stop button, AUX, iPod and USB connections for the RDS radio CD player with MP3 compatibility, Bluetooth® hands-free with voice recognition, heated front seats and Intelligent Stop and Go that further enhances fuel economy.

The new 2012 Kia Picanto specifications for in Europe will come with a highly efficient Kappa engine that helps lower this model’s CO2 base-line to just 95 g/km and improves fuel consumption to as much as 67.3 mpg. Three versions of the Kappa will be offered – two in the UK. A four-cylinder, 1,248 cc engine that generates 85 ps and 121 Nm of torque tops the line-up. Two three-cylinder, 998 cc units will present customers with a choice of petrol or Bi-fuel technologies (LPG + petrol) – Bi-fuel is available in selected countries but not the UK. The petrol engine produces 69 ps and 95 Nm of torque. The Bi-fuel unit delivers 82 ps and 94 Nm of torque. Selected models will also be available with Kia’s fuel-stretching EcoDynamics technologies (automatic stop-start – ISG, advanced alternator control, upgraded starter motor and low-rolling resistance tyres), cutting emissions even further – to between 95 and 102 g/km. The standard transmission for all engines in new Kia Picanto will be a 5-speed manual, while a 4-speed automatic gearbox will be available as an option on the 1.25-litre 85 ps engine.

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