BMW has revealed a six-cylinder version of the 7 Series for the North American market. It will be making a live appearance at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
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Ford S-Max and Galaxy facelifted
Ford has unveiled facelifts of the S-Max and Galaxy. They will make their first live appearances at the 2010 Brussels Motor Show.
Suzuki Swift gets updated trim levels
The small Suzuki Swift will be available with 3 new trim levels beginning from January. Until then it will still be available with the normal GL and GLX trim specs but we will be getting the SZ2, SZ3 and SZ4 in 2010.
Aston Martin updates V8 Vantage
News from Aston Martin this time as the British car maker has launched its 2010 revised V8 Vantage. The changes aren’t actually that big and I don’t see this as a facelift, just as an SE version. The looks are pretty similar to the old Vantage as well, only that you get more choice now: You can choose new 19-inch forged rims like the one you see in the picture above, a new bonnet and clear rear lights. Bear in mind the car does not come standard with those, they are optional extras.
Aston has also worked, like about every other car maker in the world right now really, at reducing CO2 emissions. To lower the output, they remapped the ECU and fiddled with the gear ratios as well so now it produces 315g/km, 13 less than the old Vantage.
More optional extras have been added to the interior as well so now you can spec your Aston with lightweight seats, or if you aren’t interested in the 17kg weight loss, a banging 1000W Bang & Olufsen sound system for your favourite music. If you fancy yourself a V8 Vantage you can get your order in now and expect it to be delivered in early 2010. Just remember it costs £83,191.
Source: Autocar
Mercedes C-Class facelift leaked
Pictures of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift have leaked on the internet through Mercedes UK’s online configurator.
Changes include a slightly modified front fascia, a new set of wheels, and LED daytime running lights.
I’m not really liking the new wheels, but otherwise, the car seems alright to me.
Source: Jalopnik
Nissan Qashqai facelifted
Nissan has unveiled its facelifted Qashqai and Qashqai+2, which will be going on sale next March.
Nissan says they have tweaked it for added comfort and responsiveness. They have also added insulation and changed the front window seal to reduce noise and vibration.
Changes on the exterior include a completely revised front end, with a new hood, bumper, wings, grille and headlamps. It looks quite nice, better than the old front end in my opinion.
Also, two new colours have been added to the range, a red and grey. Presumably these are the colours pictured above.
The rear hasn’t been changed much. The only changes are revised light lenses and some aerodynamic tweaks to reduce drag.
There are some new optional alloy wheels available as well.
The interior gets a few tweaks as well. The dials have been changes so that they are easier to read, footwell lights have been added, and there are some new storage areas.
There is also a new, eco-friendly trim level, called Pure Drive. It is powered by a 1.5L diesel engine, which is also available on other Qashqai models. The Pure Drive is lighter and more aerodynamic than other trim levels. It also costs a bit less than the equivalent engined and trimmed standard car.
Source: Autocar
Dodge Viper's last hurrah
The Dodge Viper, production lap record holder for Laguna Seca and among the best at the Nordschleife, will be no more by 2011. To give it a good farewell, Dodge will be updating it for the last year and releasing some special editions.
Infiniti G37 sedan facelift unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show
Besides the new M, Infiniti has also unveiled an updated G37 sedan at the LA Auto Show. Unlike the M though, it’s a facelift rather than a total makeover.
Tata already modifying Nano based on feedback
Being the world’s cheapest car at $2,500, you wouldn’t expect people to complain about the Tata Nano’s features. Looks like people have been complaining though, and luckily for them Tata has been listening, and is planning changes for the Nano based on this feedback.