Daily Archives: March 25, 2013

Jaguar XJR revealed ahead of New York Auto Show

Jaguar XJR
Jaguar is expanding the XJ lineup with the introduction of the XJR, that will debut next week at the New York Auto Show.

Merdad Collection launches Highland GTC

The Merdad Highland GTC rides 40mm lower

The Merdad Collection has launched their most luxurious and powerful conversion of the ubiquitous Range Rover to date.

PSA mirrors VW, readies megaplatform to cut costs

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is planning to produce its compact, mid-sized and SUV models on a common platform that also is likely to underpin models made by alliance partner General Motors.

The struggling French automaker is looking to borrow from Volkswagen’s money-saving megaplatform strategy as a way to stem massive financial losses that have forced staff cuts and a planned factory closure in France.

Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid chilly European reception irks Girsky

General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky isn’t happy with the lukewarm reception the Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid has received in Europe.

“All the governments in Europe said, ‘We want EVs, we want EVs,’ ” Girsky said last week at the Geneva auto show. “We show up with one, and where is everybody?”

Improved night vision for BMW

BMW Night Vision System

As an added security system, premium car makers like BMW, Audi and Mercedes have been using night vision. And this technology has been in use for a while. But BMW decided it is time to up the ante.