Next Gen 2009 Ford Fiesta Debut At Auto China Show

2009 Ford Fiesta S Model Photo Gallery

Today at 08 Beijing Motor Show, Ford revealed its all-new next generation global small car the Ford Fiesta five-door hatch. Designed and developed in Europe for sale in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, the all-new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process.

The all-new Ford Fiesta is closely related to the exciting trio of Verve Concepts that were revealed globally at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show as a three-door hatch, at 2007 Guangzhou Motor Show in China as a four-door notchback, and at 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as another iteration of a four-door notchback.

China production of the all-new Ford Fiesta commences before end of 2008 at the Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) plant in Nanjing, China. By 2010, Ford's Fiesta small-car family will be manufactured in Europe, Asia and the Americas and be marketed as Fiesta in all of the world’s key automotive markets.

The all-new Fiesta retains the MacPherson strut front suspension and twist-beam rear suspension layout, but the new suspension and steering system has undergone an array of enhancements.

Electric-Power Assist Steering (E-PAS) is introduced in the Fiesta for the first time. E-PAS only operates when steering-effort assistance is required, unlike traditional hydraulic PAS pumps that operate constantly when the engine is running. This brings a fuel consumption reduction.

New production colors include the Beijing reveal colour of Passion Orange and the bright Lightning Yellow.

Full technical details of the new Fiesta will be released closer to the formal launching of the production model before the end of 2008.
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2008-2009 Ford FG Falcon FPV Photo Gallery

This photo gallery is for pictures and images of Ford's 08-09 model FG Falcon FPV . More new photos will be updated as and when they become available. Eventually gallery will include Falcon FPV's artist sketches, spy photos, pre-release photos, promotion pictures and production model pics.

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Hyundai To Phase Out Tiburon & Get Veloster Based Car

This year is the last for the Tiburon two-door hatch as it won't be produced for the 2009 model year. But the rear-wheel drive Genesis is not a replacement for the long-serving (since 1997) Tiburon coupe is what Hyundai points out. New Genesis coupe is due to hit dealerships in early 2009 as 2010 model, a time when Tiburon won't be around.

John Krafcik, product development vice president for Hyundai Motor America said,“We are seriously looking at a small front-wheel-drive coupe to replace the Tiburon, but I can’t say when that will happen,”. Adding further, Krafcik said the replacement likely would be similar to the Veloster coupe concept first shown at the Seoul auto show in April 2007. Bearing a bit of a resemblance to Kia’s Cee’d the fwd Veloster coupe was powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

So now it can be safely concluded that the new Veloster-based car would be the spiritual heir to the Tiburon legacy.

Hyundai Tiburon & Veloster Coupe Concept Photos & pictures

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Porsche 997 GT3 RS Facelift Spy Photos

Porsche was caught testing a facelifted model of it’s 997 GT3RS prototype just outside of the Nürburgring race track, Germany. In addition to the new LED lights that will be offered across the 911 range, the GT3 RS also features new front & rear bumper design, with larger intakes at the corners of front bumper, lightweight fixed rear wing, revised suspension (PASM), larger side mirrors, refreshed head lights and thinner glass for further weight savings.

Porsche will also work under the hood to give the GT3 RS enough power to compete with models like Nissan GT-R V-Spec and Lexus LF-A by giving it a power increase of about 15 - 20 bhp.

Few days back Lexus and Nissan test drivers were caught racing new Lexus LF-A and Nissan GT-R V-Spec at Nürburgring and now the Porsche GT3 RS. Looking at this trend we can definately hope for more action in near future.
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New Porsche 997 GT3 RS Facelift Spy Photos & Pictures

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Buick Invicta Concept Debut At 2008 Beijing Motor Show

Buick newest concept car Invicta(Latin for invincible) was today officially revealed at the 08 China Auto Show. It is designed as a close preview of what U.S. customers will get as 2010 LaCrosse sedan. The new Buick Invicta Concept sedan was developed with both US and Chinese markets in mind and the production version might be badged Regal in China.
The Invicta is the latest evolution of previous Buick concepts including the 2004 Velite convertible and 2007 Riviera coupe, and was designed collaboratively by GM centers in Warren, Michigan, and Shanghai, China.

Buick Invicta Exteriors
As with Riviera, Invicta features short overhangs with wheels pushed out to the corners for a well-planted stance. The overall appearance is sleek, thanks in part to a sweeping, low roofline and a front windshield that has an aggressive rake.
Up front, the Buick tri-shield is prominently displayed inside the Velite-inspired chrome vertical waterfall grille. Polished aluminum surrounding the headlamps, portholes, around the D-pillar and along the lower side of the vehicle on the lower doors accentuates the overall exterior design.

Buick Invicta Interiors
The wrap-around design of the interior and fluid design provide a spacious cabin for all passengers, especially those seated in the back of the vehicle. At nearly 100 cubic feet of interior space, Invicta delivers large-car comfort in a mid-size sedan. The sense of roominess is further accentuated by a full glass roof,

Buick Invicta Specificatiopns(specs)

• Vehicle type: four-door, five-passenger luxury show car sedan
  
• Wheelbase (in / mm): 114.5 / 2908
  
• Length (in / mm): 194.2 / 4932
  
• Width (in / mm): 73.8 / 1874
  
• Height (in / mm): 57.7 / 1466
  
• Track (in / mm): 64.4 / 1635 front; 64.5 / 1637 rear
  
• Engine: 2.0L DOHC, direct injection turbo
  
• Horsepower (kW): 250 / 186
  
• Torque (Nm): 220 / 298
  
• Transmission: six-speed automatic
  
• Suspension: MacPherson strut, front; independent, rear
  
• Brakes: four-wheel anti-lock disc
  
• Wheels: polished aluminum, 20 in. x 8.5 in. with milled Buick emblem
  
• Tires: P245/40R20

2008 Buick Invicta Concept Photos & Pictures


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2009 Cadillac XLR-V Photos + Specs & Features

Spy photographers caught the not so camouflaged 2009 Cadillac XLR-V out testing. Changes to Cadillac's hard top convertible include a new lower fascia in front and back, the addition of fender vents and new fog lights. But all this can't be rated as a redesign but rather a cosmetic update. Sadly, the XLR-V doesn't appear to get the new exhaust tips that were seen earlier in regular XLR spy shots.

It is expected that that 2009 XLR-V premium hardtop convertible will carry over its 443-horsepower supercharged 4.4L Northstar V8.

2009 Cadillac XLR-V Spy Photos & Pictures


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2009 XLR and XLR-V STANDARD EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION	XLR	XLR-V
Accents, interior includes aluminum on center console, left-hand and right-hand door armrest, left-hand and right-hand door switch bezel, center air outlet, climate control, radio and steering wheel	S	S
Adaptive cruise control, sophisticated radar transceiver automatically adjusts speed to maintain preset following distance with telltale in Head-Up Display	S	--
Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (side-impact air bags include head and thorax protection) 1 - Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.	S1	S1
Air filtration system, with pollen filter	S	S
Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and DVD-based navigation, digital clock, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, weather band, 6.5" LCD color display touch-screen, voice recognition and Bose premium 9-speaker system	S	S
XM Radio. XM Radio includes 3 trial months of service. XM turns your world on with commercial-free music channels from Rock to Jazz, Country to Classical, Latin Pop to Hip Hop, and virtually everything in between, all in amazing digital sound. Turn on your favorite Sports with every Major League Baseball game from Opening Day until the World Series, NHL Hockey, the PGA TOUR and college football and basketball. Plus XM brings you the biggest names in news and talk, outrageous comedy, award-winning family programming -- wherever you go from coast to coast. Exclusive live concerts, Oprah and Friends, Radio Disney, and so much more. Find what turns you on 1 - Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. Other fees and taxes apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. Games subject to availability. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.	S1	S1
Cargo net, trunk	S	S
Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and front passenger	S	S
Console, floor with ashtray, cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet, 2 cup holders, coin holder and accessible storage compartments in console and between seat backs	S	S
Cruise control, electronic with telltale in Head-Up Display	--	S
Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger	S	S
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection	S	S
Driver Information Center with 20 character display that includes Tire Pressure Monitor and 5 language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)	S	S
Floor mats, carpeted	S	S
Glovebox, passenger-side, lockable, illuminated	S	S
Head-Up Display, with digital readouts for vehicle speed, selected gear, Adaptive Cruise Control indicator, audio system information, high-beam indicator, fuel level and 5 language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)	S	S
Instrumentation, electronic analog	S	S
Keyless Access, with 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch	S	S
Keyless ignition, engaged with push button start	S	S
Lighting, interior with illuminated entry and exit feature, courtesy lights and entrance lights in base of door	S	S
Map pockets, door storage	S	S
Memory Personalization, recalls 2 driver "presets" for power driver seat, outside mirrors with parallel park assist, steering column, climate control, audio system and Driver Information Center	S	S
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls	S	S
OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Crash Notification, Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, a link to all Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions 1 - OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details. For a list of vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification, visit onstar.com	S1	S1
Parking brake release, automatic	S	S
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger with pretensioners and child restraint provisions	S	S
Seats, front bucket, 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters, adjustable upper and lower lumbar control, easy-exit seat position, cooled and heated seat cushions and seatbacks and integrated audio system	S	S
Steering column, power tilt and telescopic	S	S
Steering wheel, heated, leather-wrapped with wood trim	S	--
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped and heated	--	S
Steering wheel accessory controls, mounted audio, voice recognition and cruise controls	S	S
Theft-deterrent system, audible	S	S
Tire Pressure Monitor System with pressure display in Driver Information Center	S	S
Trunk release, power push button open and close	S	S
Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable	S	S
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors	S	S
Windows, integrated automatic indexing seal system	S	S
Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down/Up	S	S
Antenna, integral	S	S
Daytime Running Lamps	S	S
Fog lamps, front, integral	S	S
Fuel filler door release, power	S	S
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted	S	S
Hardtop, power retractable	S	S
Headlamps, steerable adaptive forward lighting system, bi-functional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Twilight Sentinel	S	S
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming with memory, manual-folding	S	S
Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with rearview LED display and audible warning	S	S
Tail lamps, LED illumination	S	S
Tires, P235/50R18 W-rated, extended mobility, blackwall	S	--
Tires, P235/45R19 front and P255/40R19 rear, W-rated, extended mobility, blackwall Pirelli tires	--	S
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) painted aluminum	S	--
Wheels, 19" x 8.5" (48.3 cm x 21.6 cm) painted aluminum	--	S
Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense	S	S
Alternator, 150 amps	S	S
Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection	S	S
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc	S	--
Brakes, performance 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc	--	S
Engine, Northstar 4.6L Variable Valve Timing DOHC V8 SFI (320 hp [238.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 310 lb-ft of torque [418.5 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)	S	--
Engine, Northstar supercharged 4.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC V8 SFI (443 hp [330.3 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 414 lb-ft of torque [558.9 N-m] @ 3900 rpm)	--	S
Exhaust outlets, custom tips	S	S
Rear axle, 2.73 ratio	S	--
Rear axle, 2.56 ratio	--	S
StabiliTrak, 4-channel electronic vehicle stability enhancement system	S	S
Steering, power, Magnasteer, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion	S	S
Suspension, 4-wheel independent with Magnetic Ride Control	S	S
Traction control, all-speed, electronic 1 - 4 adjustable settings.	S	S1
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and Driver Shift Control	S	S

S = Standard Equipment A = Available -- (dashes) = Not Available D = ADI Available
= Included in Equipment Group = Included in Equipment Group but upgradeable

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Mazda Brings Mazda3 MPS To Targa Tasmania Rally

Mazda Motorsport Australia is using the hot hatch Mazdaspeed3 (called Mazda3 MPS there)at the tarmac-based rally known as the Targa Tasmania. This will be the eighth race for Mazda and the second for the MPS rally car. The MPS develops 255 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, with power transferred to the road via a standard six-speed manual transmission. It weighs 3,093 pounds and uses 320mm (12.6 inch) ventilated brakes in front and 280mm (11.0 inch) solid discs in the rear.

Built under the watchful eye of Mazda Motorsport chief Allan Horsley, the 190kW Mazda3 MPS front-wheel-drive hot hatches will contest the event's 2WD Showroom competition, travelling 2000km over five gruelling days of competition. Targa Tasmania's racing regulations require that the Mazda 3 MPS rally car remain essentially standard. That means both cars are competing with standard audio equipment, power windows and carpets and upholstery intact. This makes it a bit more comfortable for Alister McRae and his co-driver.

necessary safety equipment fitted on the Mazda includs a PCD roll cage, racing seats, five-point harnesses and a fire extinguisher, but the performance modifications are kept to a minimum. The MPS is equipped with upgraded springs and struts, brake pads, a new steering wheel, navigation equipment, cat-back exhaust (cats are still fitted), some additional ducting to cool off the brakes and a revised ECU. Among the competitors in the "Showroom 2WD" class are a Mazda 3 diesel, a Peugeot 206 GTi 180, a Fiat Punto Sport and a Toyota TRD Aurion.

Mazdaspeed3 (Mazda3 MPS) Photo Gallery


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