Lexus LC F Rumors Heat Up with Hot New Renders |
- Lexus LC F Rumors Heat Up with Hot New Renders
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ending Car Production in US
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain Spied Testing its Towing Capabilities
- Win a Set of Continental Tires Right Here on AutoGuide.com
| Lexus LC F Rumors Heat Up with Hot New Renders Posted: The Lexus LC F is rumored to bring 600 horsepower to the table. Japanese magazine Best Car has released renders of what the Lexus LC F could look like, with a bold front end that features aerodynamic bits and plenty of carbon fiber. In the rear, the publication drew a bit of inspiration from the Lexus LFA, and we have to admit the bumper and diffuser looks more at home than the standard production's more refined, luxurious rear end. Ever since the LC500's debut earlier this year at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, it has been reported that a convertible and a high-performance variant are in the works, both of which have been approved by Toyota president Akio Toyoda. SEE ALSO: Lexus LC to get Convertible, Hybrid and High Performance Variants A convertible would be a natural offering for the lineup, but the Lexus LC F is what has many wondering if Lexus will create a true competitor in the supercar segment. Rumor has it that a twin-turbo V8 engine packing 600 hp would be used under the hood, and Best Car even included a photo of a possible Super GT 500 race car version in its article. If all goes well, the magazine believes the LC F could make its debut as early as 2018, giving both the Acura NSX and Nissan GTR a new competitor from Japan. [Source: Lexus Enthusiast] Discuss this story on our Lexus F Forum Loading, please wait...  |
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ending Car Production in US Posted: Once bailed out by the U.S., Chrysler will no longer be producing cars in the U.S. by early next year. Chrysler has changed quite a bit since its bailout, having been acquired by Fiat and renamed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). And now, the company's U.S. plants will focus solely on producing Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks, as it winds down production of the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart models. FCA's remaining cars will be built in Mexico, Canada, or other foreign nations. Ending passenger car production in the U.S. has been part of CEO Sergio Marchionne's plan to increase profit margins so that FCA can better compete in the market. Speaking to Wall Street analysts last week, Marchionne confirmed that "all those U.S. plants will be producing either Jeeps or Ram." Once passenger cars are no longer produced in the U.S., Marchionne believes that there's a possibility its profit margin will get very close to the 12.1 percent General Motors recently reported as part of its second-quarter earnings. SEE ALSO: FCA is Pouring $1B into Jeep Plant Upgrades The future of the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart are still up in the air, as FCA is still actively looking for a partner that is willing to produce the two cars. Marchionne confirmed it has been making progress, but the company is currently not in a position to announce anything. FCA is planning to invest $1.49-billion to retool its Sterling Heights plant in Michigan to make the Ram 1500, which will move from its current plant in Warren when production begins in 2018. Last month, FCA also announced it was investing $1-billion for Jeep plant upgrades, moving production of the Cherokee from Toledo, Ohio to Belvedere, Illinois, so that it can expand Wrangler production in Toledo. [Source: USA Today] Discuss this story on our Fiat Chrysler Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain Spied Testing its Towing Capabilities Posted: Spy photographers have caught the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain testing. The more rugged variant of the E-Class Wagon is expected to bow at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in late September, before it heads to dealerships to compete with the Audi A6 Allroad. Expect it to sit higher with redesigned front and rear bumpers to go along with the bulging wheel arches. Rumor has it that the model will have a different suspension setup, believed to be an adaptive air system that will raise the All Terrain's ride height to make it more capable off-road. SEE ALSO: Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain to Debut in September Naturally, the German automaker's 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system will be standard and it will likely share its powertrains with the existing gasoline and diesel engines offered in the E-Class family. Currently Mercedes-Benz has no plans of bringing the E-Class All Terrain to the U.S., but it's not entirely out of the question since the E-Class Wagon is sold in North America. Also, Audi offers the A4 Allroad in the U.S., so don't count out the E-Class All Terrain just yet. Discuss this story on our Mercedes-Benz Forum Loading, please wait... |
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