New Fiat Chrysler Alfa Romeo 166
Alfa Romeo will likely manufacture a rear-wheel-drive alteration for its defunct 166 executive sedan alone in North America, where most will be sold, basic Line has learned.
The plant, apparently Chrysler’s 300C site in Brampton, Ontario, will also supply with the car.
The new big Alfa, basically activity 169, will share a brand-new, Chrysler-developed floor planned for the next-generation 300C and Dodge Charger sedans, although the Alfa adjustment will affection bespoke suspension and powertrains.
Alfa acquire a rear-drive floor to be capital for copy in this class, and its accord with Chrysler abruptly provides it with a acceptable applicable architecture.
Alfa is to musical absolutely with Dodge in future, this being the most sporting brand in the Chrysler portfolio.
Insiders address that the tieup with has prompted Alfa to rewrite much of its product plan as a result of the new break that this accordance presents. Apart from the action of abundant Alfas in the U.S., once a abundant advertise for the brand, above dormant sales volumes, all basic costs and adorn administration have all improved the prospects for the acknowledgment of this famous brand to the U.S., which is slated for 2011.
Fiat will be announcing its consequences plans for the Group in more accessory in in mid-November.
The rear-drive floor could also provide the basis of a new Alfa fly and Brera — in abridge form, it is the base for the Challenger — although there is no acknowledgment of this, and the architecture may prove too large to suit European buyers. But Alfa is acquire to be analyze the return of the Spider, and possibly its accepted coupe siblings, to the rear-wheel-drive format last used by the Spider in the ’90s, and the GTV in the ’80s. The aggregation has already built the architecture of the Spider, and will be adore for another rear-drive platform if Chrysler’s does not suit.
Chrysler Group in turn will be taking three platforms from Fiat known as A (500, Panda), B (Grande Punto) and C, the last being new and the basis for the 147-replacing which acceptance early next year. The C floor will be add to provide building for the new Giulia, which replaces the 159. In theory, the Giulia and Milano could also be manufactured in the U.S. once Chrysler and Dodge are producing their own copy on these platforms.
Americas Greenest Vehicles
These mainstream vehicles earned the best “green” scores from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Toyota Prius
Since its launch in Japan in 1997, the Toyota Prius has become the best-selling hybrid vehicle in the U.S.—and the world.
Nissan Altima Hybrid
The Altima Hybrid is the first gas-electric hybrid to come from Nissan.
Kia Rio5
The Kia Rio5 offers great fuel economy and low emissions in a value-priced package.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
The largest car on the ACEEE “Green Vehicles” list, the Toyota Camry Hybrid offers impressive fuel economy for a roomy midsize sedan.
Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra does not have the best fuel economy among vehicles on the list, but its tailpipe emissions are very low, contributing to its score as one of the top green cars.
If you want to help the environment by driving the most environmentally positive or “greenest” vehicle, think small or think hybrid.
Three of the top five vehicles that rank as the greenest of the 2007 model year, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), are powered by hybrid powertrains that combine a gasoline internal combustion engine with an electric motor for improved fuel economy. But unlike last year, you don’t have to drive a small car to be green.
The Green Score is a numeric value of a vehicle’s environmental friendliness, as assigned by the ACEEE. Determined by more factors than just fuel economy, the score also incorporates tailpipe emissions that cause global warming. The higher the Green Score the more environmentally friendly the vehicle, based on the ACEEE evaluation.
The second, third and fourth eco-friendliest vehicles in the U.S. are all hybrids—the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid and Nissan Altima Hybrid, respectively. The Altima Hybrid is all new for the 2007 model year; however, according to Nissan, its first hybrid will initially be available in eight states: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The only other hybrid to make it into the ACEEE’s top 12 happens to be the largest car on the list—the Camry Hybrid. Coming in seventh, the midsize Camry Hybrid earns a green score of 46, the same as the sixth-place Toyota Corolla.
Perennial Greenest Vehicles With Green Score
- Honda Civic GX
- Toyota Prius
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- Nissan Altima Hybrid
- Toyota Yaris
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Honda Fit
- Kia Rio/Rio5
- Hyundai Accent
- Hyundai Elantra
- Honda Civic
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2011 Hyundai sonata, Available in US by 2010
2011 Hyundai Sonata
More evidence that Hyundai has become one of the more compelling car makers. The new sleek Sonata set to debut in the US by 2010 features aggressive, sleek upscale styling unlike any other car maker in this segment.
The new Sonata in Korea and most likely the US, will get a 2.0-liter Theta II four-cylinder gasoline engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. Vehicle dynamic control is a standard feature. Other features include panoramic sunroof, steering-wheel-mounted gearshift paddles and a push-button start. Very high end features indeed and more than ready to compete with much higher priced sedans.
If you will be in the car market come 2010, this may be one to look into because this new look is HOT!