Car Inovation 201X: November 2010

Jeep Compass replacement to be produce in Italy (IT)

Chrysler and Fiat will be investing more than $1.3bn into Fiat’s dated Mirafiori plant as part of a joint venture.

The factory will be assembling future Jeep and Alfa Romeo models – including replacements for the Compass & Patriot compact SUVs — for international distribution, starting in late 2012.

Fiat said the plan is to bring "a new platform from the U.S. to produce cars and SUVs for the Jeep and Alfa Romeo brands."

Those models will include the midsize Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan and wagon, replacing the 159 and will be sold in both Europe and North America. Mirafiori also will construct compact premium SUVs for Alfa and Jeep. Alfa Romeo is aiming at the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK.

These models will centre on a new Compact Wide platform, borrowed from Fiat's Compact platform, which underpins the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Compact Wide architecture is currently being equally engineered in Italy and North America.

The Mirafiori assembly plant currently manufactures a verity of vehicles, from the Fiat Multipla to the Alfa Romeo MiTo. Its annual capacity will be increased from 250,000 to 280,000 units.

NHTSA investigate '06 CR-V compact SUV (U.S)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an examination into reports of fires in the doors of the ‘06 Honda CR-V. The investigation involves approximately 150,000 vehicles.

The probe was driven by three reports "alleging a fire occurred in the driver's door related to the driver's master power window switch," said.

"We are aware that NHTSA has opened a preliminary evaluation based on three reports of fires in the doors of the 2006 model year CR-V vehicles," said Honda in a statement. "Honda will fully cooperate with NHTSA once they begin the investigation."

Volvo recalls 6,046 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 models (U.S)

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volvo is calling back 6,046 2011 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles because of unexpected engine stalling.

"The software calibration for the fuel cutoff functionality in the engine control module is too sensitive," said NHTSA. "Sudden engine stall could occur, increasing the risk of a crash."

Volvo clarified that the problem arises when the driver is braking "during city driving and/or releases the accelerator pedal."

"The engine idle speed may drop, resulting in a sudden engine stall without any prior warning," it said. "If this condition occurs, the transmission control unit will enter a temporary protection mode in order to prevent damage to the vehicle's transmission. When starting the vehicle again, the driver can operate the vehicle safely home or to an authorised Volvo repair facility, but may experience a louder than usual transmission and a harder gear engagement."

The recall is expected to begin on 10th December.

2010 Honda Insight pics

The 2010 Honda Insight is an all brand new, hybrid just sedan resembling the Toyota Prius, but beginning from a more level cost. The Insight's effortless to drive nature and competitive cost make it a worthy Prius contender, but a redesigned Prius has leaped past it in fuel economy.
2010 Honda Insight

2010 Honda Insight

The automotive press can't appear to examine the 2010 Honda Insight without talking over Toyota's iconic Prius hybrid, as well. That not amazing they're difficult to distinguish one from the other from a separation of twenty paces. Yet the a few autos are pointed at offbeat purchasers. HybridCars. Com entireties up the departure this way: "The Insight is many bucks cheaper, gets tantamount fuel economy, has a crisper look and gives a more lithe and pleasant ride. Anyway the Insight is noticeably more minor, specifically for passengers in the secondary lounge. You should sit in both vehicles before choosing if the Insight is the right size for your passengers, not simply your pocketbook. "

2011 Ford Focus design

The 2011 Ford Focus offers a honest product of passenger space and solace, but for the most part, reviewers declare that the Focus is an out of date passage in an aggressive class.
2011 Ford Focus

2011 Ford Focus

The little auto wars are heating up, and most reviewers express that the current Ford Focus should get out of the kitchen. In opposition to updated, stylish and diversion to drive contenders combining the brand new Ford Fiesta, the Focus stands out just for its flat cost and mediocre feel. Still, brighter days could be ahead for the Focus. This year is the final for the current cycle, and an all unique pose is anticipated for 2012. Relying on your priorities, you might get an excellent bargain on a 2011 pose in advance of the release of the 2012 Focus. Or, assuming that you hold up for the 2012 model, you might get a Focus that reviewers anticipate to be much upgraded over the current model.

2011 Chevrolet Spark images

The 2011 Chevrolet Spark won't be in showrooms for a while, but reviewers who have driven the European model declare that a single time the Spark approaches the U. S. , urban inhabitants will have an engaging elective to the Smart ForTwo.
2011 Chevrolet Spark

2011 Chevrolet Spark

While Chevrolet has fabricated some great trucks and SUVs, most reviewers declare it has permitted its humble autos to stagnate. The Chevy Cobalt and Chevrolet Aveo have languished close to the lowest part of the Affordable Small Car class, in light of underwhelming representation and interiors. With the 2011 Chevrolet Spark, then again, reviewers declare that Chevrolet might have raised a heightened value, powerful and moderate auto that immaculate for zooming through the burb.

2011 Chevrolet Aveo info

The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo trails behind other autos in its class in most, if not all, perspectives. In any case, its one of the cheapest approaches to begin getting a charge out of that newfangled auto smell. It likewise offers oK gas mileage and interior space.
2011 Chevrolet Aveo

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

With the exemption of several brand new colors and standard lodge atmosphere filtration, the Aveo plods into 2011 well-nigh unchanged. Truth be told, 2011 is a holdover year until a redesigned, and presumably preferred, Aveo reaches for 2012.

Unoccupied as both a sedan and a five entryway hatchback, the Aveo and Aveo5 offer the opening to get a newfangled auto at an utilized auto cost. With a MSRP of $11,965 for the sedan and $12,115 for the hatchback, evaluating is the Aveo's case to popularity.

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