GM will revive the Chevrolet Caprice brand in 2011. However it will not cater to the private vehicle groups but rather towards law enforcement. The Caprice will be brought back for a new fleet of North American Police cars which will not be based on any current GM model. They will come in V6 and V8 engines and will pick up of from the expected exit of old brands, G8 and Pontiac. The Caprice was a popular choice for law enforcement until it stopped production in 1996.

Dealers will start taking down orders by the fourth quarter of 2010 and delivery of the vehicles will commence in 2011. No word on the pricing though.

(Source) NY Times

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In an effort to enhance the riding luxury for the 2010 Jaguar XK series, Amerigon Incorporated has been commissioned to design the Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system for the new sports coupes and convertibles set for release this summer.

The new heated and cooled seat feature is standard on all XK Portfolio derivatives worldwide. The XK Portfolio is a new derivative in the XK range, introduced at 2010MY, featuring very high levels of equipment and a 5.0 naturally aspirated engine.

The feature is optional on other derivatives, although some markets have chosen to offer it as standard equipment. An example is the U.S. where the heated and cooled seat feature is standard on all 2010MY XKs.

The Jaguar XK-Series features all-new V8 engines delivering more power and performance with greater efficiency, even more dramatic looks, interior enhancements like CCS, advanced lightweight aluminum body structure and a wider range of models.

(Source) Press

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One thing about V8 engines, they are known to need the proper allowance of space for proper engine installation. And while many critics have limited the GM LS engines towards big bodied cars, many may be surprised how these powerful engines can fit into smaller cars like a Honda 2000.

It may seem like an odd combination but as far as the Honda 2000 lack of torque, a V8 engine can more or less make up for that need for speed.

GM’s LSx engine architecture is a strong stalwart in the ever-increasing engine power arms race. Over a decade old now, it still offers a terribly potent mixture in a tiny aluminum box.

Via Jalopnik

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