Kia Motors America unveils its latest vehicle to roll out at the West Point, Georgia facility with the 2011 Kia Sorrento CUV. The new 2011 Kia Sorrento CUV carries a modern CUV design fit for the common motorists of today. The vehicle can accommodate up to 7 passengers and is longer than previous Kia Sorrento models. It is available in 2 engine options, a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder and a 3.5 liter V6 engines, both complimented by a six-speed automatic transmission. Other features include AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities with three months complimentary service.

(Source) Press

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Mazda will be among the many car manufacturers at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show on October 24. For their part, Mazda is expected to debut the Mazda Kiyora Concept Car although that is not the only thing they will be unveiling. They will also unveil their next-generation engine and automatic transmissions lineup. This includes the Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine Mazda SKY-D clean diesel engine and the Mazda SKY Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission.

These new technological advancements are expected to help in the improvement of fuel-efficiency as well as some eco-friendly enhancements and optimized combustion systems. But a lot of the focus is sure to be on the Mazda Kiyora Concept car which highlights the next-generation Mazda SKY concept powertrain technologies and comprehensive advancements in weight reduction for better fuel economy at 32 kilometers per liter.

(Source) Auto Racing

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For motorists and practical consumers, the turn towards efficient vehicles does not only cover the fuel consumption that is being discussed widely by car enthusiasts today. As we know, a lot of talk has been targeted towards the compact space that most cars (especially the electric vehicles) provide today. But don’t tell that to Toyota as they have their own share of ideal solutions such as this 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD. It exemplifies the traditional vehicles for accommodating families in their transport needs.

The Toyota Sienna comes packed with the traditional Toyota concept along with great features as well. For room, there is no question that space has been thoroughly considered. This includes luggage compartment space along with foldable seats and adjustable center consoles for more passenger room. It is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Toyota Sienna is definitely a car worth considering, particularly for families who want a sensible vehicle to use.

(Source) The Auto Channel

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GM has recently announced that their engineers are hard at work on a second generation 6T40 6-speed automatic that will apparently give all cars using the transmission a 5% boost in gas mileage.

Autoblog reports that the new transmission comes from updated technology featured on the 2011 Chevy Equinox which currently touts a 32mpg rating. These updated electronic control strategies will apparently provide a 3% boost in mileage with anoterh 2% coming from the reworking of the actual hardware of the transmission.

We’ll let you know when more information is made known about which future GM models will support this new transmission.

Tags: 6t40, automatic transmission, gas mileage, six speed

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One of the most anticipated cars set to come out, the 2010 Chevy Camaro has chosen ExxonMobil’s Mobi 1 as the factory and service fill endorsed motor oil for its new line of vehicles. The new 2010 Chevy Camaro is equipped with the high-performance Corvette-inspired LS3 engine, which is a 6.2 liter, V-8 engine that can deliver up to 426 horsepower enabling the Camaro to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. It is available in either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and gets an estimated 24 mpg on the highway.

With such a powerful engine from one of the highly anticipated cars set to be released, there is no question why Mobi 1 was selected. The 2010 Chevy Camaro is set to be released by 2010 in North America. A convertible version will also be available by 2011. The vehicle is currently available in Middle East.

(Source) Press

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Rumors are flying that another Toyota model, the Toyota Mark X, may be coming out this October. The Toyota Mark X is a rear wheel drive model that is said to be powered by a 2.5 and 3.5 liter V6 engine. They are expected to come out with an automatic transmission complement.

The outgoing model is offered with a 211HP 2.5 liter GR V6 or a 253HP 3.0 liter V6.

(Source) iCars

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The City of Santa Monica becomes the first region to purchase and make use of the first US built electric trucks called the ZeroTruck. This purchase of the ZeroTruck signals the start of the eco-friendly drive of the City of Santa Monica as far as their Sustainability Plan to reduce carbon emissions and the incremental reduction of fuel use.

This truck meets the needs of our Water Division and the goals of our Sustainable City Plan to reduce emissions and reduce our use of petroleum. A zero emission medium-duty truck is something that has never been available to us until now.”

The ZeroTruck is a medium duty truck that is based on the Isuzu N series chassis, the only US built electric vehicle offered in the United States. It boasts of a low cab forward design, automatic transmission and can go up to 100 miles. It likewise comes with advanced lithium batteries, an onboard battery charger, regenerative braking, and powered by a UQM PowerPhase 100 advanced electric motor.

(Source) Press

Tags: automatic transmission, carbon emissions, chassis, electric trucks, electric vehicle, Isuzu, lithium, lithium batteries, medium duty truck, onboard battery charger, petroleum, united states, zero emission

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With most cars making use of automatic transmission, the need for a reliable transmission fluid is a need. And while we have known brands out there, AMsoil adds another variant in their product lineup with the new low viscosity synthetic transmission fluid.

Even in severe operating conditions, the highly-specialized properties of this light-bodied fluid provide outstanding performance without compromising protection. Formulated with the highest-quality components, AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid exceeds the most stringent industry standards.

AMSOIL Low-Viscosity ATF is fully fortified with detergents, anti-wear/extreme pressure agents, friction modifiers, anti-oxidants, anti-foam agents and more to improve hydraulic function. Other benefits include improved fuel efficiency, extended gear and fluid life, anti-shudder protection, reduced leaks and rust control.

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The much awaited release in the market of the Nissan 370Z has finally been revealed as Nissan SA announced that these vehicles will start selling on June 10. With a load of features that this car carries, the most striking mark would perhaps be its arrow-shaped headlamps that project a menacing look. The car will be available in automatic and manual models.

In terms of pricing, the manual model will sell for R499 000 and the automatic will wear a R516 200 price sticker. This compares favorably with the R490 000 sticker price of the outgoing 350Z, given the fact that the additional R9000 you pay for the manual 370Z gives you an additional 15 kW and 7 N.m of torque, while the automatic’s R26 200 premium gives you a car that balances an evolved sense of the 350Z’s sportiness with the convenience of a slick automatic transmission.

While the announcement seems vague, expect more details on the release of the Nissan 370Z to come out soon.

(Source) Car Today

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Infiniti has officially announced the pricing on its 2010 Infiniti QX56 luxury SUVs that is now currently available at all Infiniti dealers. The QX56 is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, both equipped with a standard 320-horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC V8, 5-speed automatic transmission, leather-appointed seating and a long list of luxury and technology features.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $56,050 and $59,150 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD.

The 2010 Infiniti QX56 continues to offer an outstanding combination of refinement, roominess, advanced technology and power – providing maximum utility and all-season versatility in a stylish, fully equipped full-size luxury SUV. The QX is anchored by an advanced drivetrain, featuring a high-strength steel frame and standard 5.6-liter V8 engine rated at 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque.

Its sophisticated body design is marked by a distinctive chrome “waterfall” style grille, High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights, Infiniti-style LED taillights, power sliding moonroof and power-operated rear liftgate.

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What does a car spoiler do to a car? Well for one, it improves and adds another dimension as far as car art is concerned. But for new cars, it tends to provide an additional feeling of being unique, something that the latest Hyundai Genesis Coupe has released.

Hyundai released Genesis Coupe RW(Racing Wing Pack) model upgraded practical things in Korea market, which is equipped a rear spoiler to show the high-performance image.

With a focus on customer preference and convenience, new specifications were applied. Qualified, high-performance image of the RW model to maximize the Genesis Coupe merchantability added to improve the model.

DMB intelligent navigation is optional. In this option, the clock, air conditioning, audio information display changed to the information display of driving status such as torque and multi-gauge. In addition, high-pass system (ETCS, Electronic Toll Collecting System) is applied on all models to improve convenience of the highway driving. It’s only useful in South Korea highway system.

When you select automatic transmission, paddle shift attached to the steering wheel is enabled to that customers can enjoy even more dynamic driving and at the same time, their sense of economic driving was also considered.

Suggested price is between 22,970,000(KRW) and 34,280,000(KRW).

(Source) Aving

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It looks like we may be seeing an electric vehicle that traces its roots from the Hummer H3 concept come this 2009 SAE World Congress. FEV, Incannounced today that it will unveil the Hummer H3 Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) demonstrator at the upcoming 2009 SAE World Congress, held at Cobo Center in Detroit on April 20 – 24.

FEV partnered with Utah-based Raser Technologies (Raser) in the development of the H3 ReEV, the first vehicle equipped with Raser’s range-extended electric vehicle technology. The H3 ReEV will be on display in the FEV booth. The unveiling of the H3 ReEV comes one year after FEV and Raser first showed the technology as a concept at last year’s World Congress.

The announcement was made jointly by Gary Rogers, FEV, Inc. president and CEO and Jim Spellman, Raser VP of Business Development.

The Hummer H3 ReEV is the first range-extended electric vehicle based on a full-sized SUV. The Raser scalable plug-in series hybrid design provides 40+ mile all-electric range and 100+ mpg fuel economy. FEV performed the full vehicle integration including electrical and mechanical design. Additionally, FEV developed all software for the hybrid control unit and in-vehicle graphical display.

Propulsion comes from Raser’s 200 kW traction motor mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Raser’s 100 kW generator, driven by a 2.0L SIDI turbocharged engine, provides electrical power. Although a full-sized SUV, the concept has been achieved with only minimal sacrifice of acceleration performance, cargo space, or towing capacity.

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There is a new BMW model at the top of the heap and it goes by the model BMW 760Li. The new BMW 760Li Sedan is taking over the top position within BMW’s model portfolio, delivering the highest level of driving refinement in its segment.
The heart and foundation of this exceptional new vehicle comes from an all-new BMW V12 engine.

Developed as a completely-new engine from the ground up, the latest BMW V12 is a masterpiece of modern engine technology. 544 horsepower (preliminary) comes at an engine speed of 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 553 lb-ft (preliminary) from just 1,500 rpm.

Combined with a brand-new 8-speed automatic transmission, this BMW V12 offers unparalleled driving refinement and premium driving dynamics through its ability to convert seemingly unlimited power reserves into action with amazing responsiveness.

(Source) Auto Racing Daily

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The 2011 BMW 6 Series is the next car that is up for redesign which may launch in late 2010 as a 2011 model. The sheetmetal of the new 6 Series will, much like that of the redesigned 2009 7 series, be inspired by the 2007’s Concept CS. Although European buyers will be offered diesel versions, U.S. cars will be powered by the twin-turbo V-8 currently in the 7 Series and X6. The engine will drive the rear wheels through the new ZF eight speed automatic transmission.

The new 6-series is may make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, prior to its 2010 launch. A new M6 is expected to follow in early 2011, though its V-10 could make way for a more aggressively tuned version of the twin-turbo V-8.

(Source) Motor Trend

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For the potential car buyers on a tight budget, you can turn to the 2010 Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan for potential vehicles catering to your budget. Aside from that they are fuel-efficient, further sweetening the deal for wise car buying today.

The gas engine-powered and hybrid-electric models leapfrog the competition in every area that counts:

• fuel economy
• power
• technology
• overall value

“We’ve priced Fusion to beat the competition as it does in every area that matters most to customers,” said Chantel Lenard, Ford group marketing manager, Global Small and Medium Cars. “This vehicle does more than compete; it aggressively positions Ford to take back its share of the mid-size car segment and sets the tone for the upcoming Taurus and Fiesta launches.”

The front-wheel-drive Fusion S, with a new fuel-efficient 2.5-liter I-4 engine, has a base price (including $725 destination and delivery) of $19,995; the SE trim level is $20,545; the SEL is $23,975. An optional 3.0-liter V-6 engine also is available on SE and SEL models.

Performance-minded buyers can opt for the Fusion Sport equipped with a new 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 263 horsepower and 249 ft.-lb. of torque. Fusion Sport FWD starts at $25,825; AWD at $27,675.

The Mercury Milan ranges from $21,180 (including destination and delivery) for the FWD model with the I-4 engine and six-speed automatic transmission, to $27,800 for the well-equipped Milan Premier AWD model with a fuel-efficient 3.0-liter V-6 engine.

(Source) Press

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