new cars

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Buick Regal Gains New Auto Transmission for GS and Standard eAssist for 2013MY

The 2013 model year brings some updates for the Buick Regal sedan, namely a new automatic transmission option and the discontinuation of the 2.4-liter base model. The new Aisin AF40 six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control will be available as a no-cost option instead of the existing six-speed manual gearbox on the 270HP Regal GS. Buick says that acceleration matches the manual with an estimated 0-60 mph sprint time of 6.7 seconds.
The automatic version of the GS returns an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 27 on the highway.
The new base model in the Regal's range combines the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with GM's eAssist micro-hybrid system that provides an electrical boost to aid the engine at low speeds and on inclines. According to Buick, the Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 mpg highway.
Pricing and other details on the 2013 Regal will be released later this year.

New Special Edition Fiat 500 ID Limited to 500 Units for Germany

Fiat continues to churn out special edition variants of its 500 city car like there's no tomorrow. The latest one is called the 500 ID and it was created exclusively for the German market. Only 500 examples will be built each carrying a base price of €13,500 (about US$17,600).

The exclusivity of the 500 ID comes in the form of its two-tone exterior color theme with matching interior trims.

Customers can choose from three different combinations including white and red exterior with ivory and red interior, white and light blue exterior with ivory and blue interior, and light grey and gunmetal grey exterior with ivory and grey interior.

The 500 ID is offered with Fiat's 1.2-liter petrol engine that delivers 69HP while standard features include air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, a chrome kit, and Bluetooth-controlled hands-free Blue & Me with USB port.

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Fiat Panda Arrives in the UK with a Starting Price of £8,900

One of the Fiat Group's most important new cars of 2012 has arrived in the UK. The first deliveries of the third generation Fiat Panda will begin at the end of this month with on-the-road prices starting from £8,900 for the base petrol model rising to £12,250 for the top-of-the-range diesel variant. The new Panda is available at launch with a choice of three Euro 5-specification engines including a 69bhp 1.2-litre petrol, an 85bhp 0.9-litre TwinAir turbocharged two-cylinder petrol, and a 75bhp 1.3-litre MultiJet 2 turbodiesel.
There are also three different trim levels named Pop, Easy and Lounge.

Standard equipment in the base Pop grade includes power windows and locks, four airbags and Dualdrive electric power steering, while the Easy trim level adds remote central locking, air conditioning, roof rails and a higher grade audio system.
Finally the Lounge additionally receives 15-inch alloy wheels, heated electric mirrors, front fog lamps, body coloured mirrors and door handles, and side mouldings.
Buyers will also be able to choose from 10 exterior colours and six interior/dashboard combinations.
For more details on pricing, check out the list that follows.