Volvo released new V60 D6 Plug-In Diesel-Electric Hybrid in Europe

Volvo has released more information as well as pricing in certain countries including Britain where it will be available for order from the beginning of 2012, with first deliveries expected in November. the new V60 D6 Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show this past March.



Volvo V60 D6 Plug-In Diesel-Electric Hybrid Price

In the UK, the European market-only V60 D6 Plug-in Hybrid will cost between £45,000 and £50,000, not including the “Plug-in Car Grant” government subsidy.


Pegged as the world's first diesel-electric plug-in hybrid production model, V60 D6 features a 2.4-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel delivering 215HP and 440 Nm (324.5 lb-ft) of torque that drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 70HP electric motor, which draws energy from a 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, driving the rear axle.

Acura to unveil New RL Sedan at the 2012 New York Auto Show

Acura will debut a brand new replacement for its flagship RL sedan at the New York Auto Show in April of 2012, and which will go on sale in the fall.



The New Acura RL Sedan would be "relatively lightweight, nimble, and economical" and will feature Honda's new Electric Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system that uses a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine to power the front wheels and two electric motors for the rear wheels.

The new RL's appearance is said to resemble the TL on a larger scale, with the sedan's increased exterior dimensions being close to a BMW 5-Series while passenger space will be comparable to that of a 7-series.

Honda ILX sedan will be build in Indiana

The Acura ILX sedan will debut as a concept at the 2012 Detroit auto show next month, Honda said earlier Monday. It will replace the TSX and be marketed as the gateway to Acura's U.S. lineup.


The plant added output of the natural gas-powered Civic GX sedan in May 2009 and began building Civic sedans for export outside North America in September 2009.

Volkswagen Jetta hybrid, electric concept at Detroit show

Volkswagen is going to unveil an all-new electric concept car at the upcoming 2012 Detroit Auto Show next month.

Volkswagen Jetta hybrid powered by 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. The car is scheduled to hit the US market in November 2012.

Porsche Cajun Spy shots now available

Porsche is still in early development stages with the body styling of the Cajun (an unofficial name, short for ‘Cayenne junior’) . It’s understood the Porsche Cajun will get various mechanical and cosmetic revisions over the Audi Q5.

Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming Porsche ‘Cajun’ wearing an Audi Q5 body.
The Porsche Cajun is expected to launch sometime in 2014, with the possibility of a two-door version joining the line-up afterwards.

2013 SRT Viper will be available in late 2012

2013 SRT Viper are sketchy at this stage. It could be unveiled as early as next month’s Detroit auto show, although a debut at New York in April appears most likely at this stage.

Reports suggest the SRT Viper will be powered by an 8.7-litre V10 engine, potentially producing in excess of 450kW of power and 760Nm of torque.

Only ever built as a right-hand drive delicacy, the new Viper is unlikely to find its way to Australia without the help of a skilled converter.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is very similar in design to the latest Mercedes-Benz SLK. It features new, wider headlights, with a big flat bonnet blending down to the centre single-tier grille design.

The first official images of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have been leaked online, showing the all-new shape in full detail.

The 2013 SL will be powered by a range of new turbocharged engines. It’s expected to get Mercedes-Benz’s 3.5-litre V6, and the new 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8. Full details will be unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show on January 9, before going on sale in Australia in the third quarter of 2012.