Friday, 18 November 2016

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Video, First Look

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Video, First Look

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Video, First Look

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Alfa Romeo followed up the 2015 L.A. Auto Show debut of the Giulia sedan with an all-new crossover.

Expected to head to dealerships sometime next year, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio bowed at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show, ready to take on other luxury crossover and SUV models in what's becoming a crowded segment.

At its core, the Stelvio shares much with the Giulia sedan, including parts of its interior like the flat-bottom steering wheel and climate controls. Powertrain options are also familiar, with the standard model coming with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 280 horsepower and 306 pound-feet of torque. Like the Giulia though, the Stelvio will offer a high-performance Quadrifoglio variant sporting a 2.9-liter turbo V6 developed by Ferrari to push out 505 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.

2016 L.A. Auto Show Coverage

The luxury crossover will come standard with all-wheel drive but will be able to route 60 percent of the engine's torque to the front wheels for enhanced grip and driving dynamics. Also available will be a torque-vectoring differential. Expect pricing information to be announced closer to the vehicle's launch.

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2018 Jaguar I-Pace Electric SUV Video, First Look

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Jaguar had a pleasant surprise for everyone attending the 2016 L.A. Auto Show.

Making its debut was the Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV, and although it's a concept, the British automaker tends to unveil concept cars that closely resemble production models. The I-Pace is no different, and it could be the best-looking electric vehicle yet. The company claims it will be able to go zero-to-60 mph in about four seconds while the 90-kWh lithium-ion battery will offer an estimated range of 220 miles.

2016 L.A. Auto Show Coverage

It appears Jaguar will ensure the I-Pace will provide adequate range, but instead of chasing 300 or more miles, it will focus on performance and styling instead. The concept is all-wheel drive with twin-electric motors pushing a combined output of 400 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, the same amount of torque as the Jaguar F-Type SVR.

The production Jaguar I-Pace is expected to make its debut late next year before heading to dealerships in the second half of 2018.

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2017 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster, Mercedes-AMG E63 Video, First Look

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If you're a Mercedes fan, the German automaker has a few treats for you at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show.

Although the company has plenty of vehicles on display at the show, the two most notable ones are the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster and the new Mercedes-AMG E63 S sedan, which is celebrating its premiere in L.A. The four-door luxury sports car packs a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with the more powerful S variant offering 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. The standard Mercedes-AMG E63 offers 563 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque instead.

2016 L.A. Auto Show Coverage

Standard on the E63 S is drift mode, which sends all the power to the rear wheels, making it a pure rear-wheel-drive vehicle once activated. Both models see their V8 engines equipped with the AMG Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation system that helps conserve fuel.

Both E63 and E63 S models are heading to dealerships in the U.S. next summer and you can expect pricing to be announced closer to their launch.

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2018 Ford EcoSport Video, First Look

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Ford is bringing its smallest SUV model to the U.S.

It's called the Ford EcoSport and it has actually been offered in world markets since 2003, and now it will be heading to U.S. dealerships by early 2018. When it arrives, buyers can choose from either a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost engine or a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter mill. With the larger engine, all-wheel drive will be standard and both engines will be paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.

2016 L.A. Auto Show Coverage

A total of four trim levels will be made available: S, SE, SES and Titanium. The top-of-the-line EcoSport Titanium features an upgraded audio system, while the SES trim boasts a sport-tuned suspension and unique styling elements.

The compact SUV will be built in Chennai, India and imported to the U.S.

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2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet Video, First Look

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Mercedes-Maybach is redefining luxury in the convertible segment.

Introduced at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show, the 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet is based on the standard S-Class Cabriolet before it gets a new front bumper, special fender emblems, massive 20-inch forged wheels and unique entrance lighting. To make it extra exclusive, the model will be limited to just 300 units worldwide and only 75 of those are heading to the U.S. On the inside, there's plenty of hand-finished leather and special "1 of 300" lettering on the cup holder and steering wheel.

2016 L.A. Auto Show Coverage

Each Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet will come with a bespoke luggage set that includes two large travel bags and duet lifestyle totes. Under the hood is a 6.0-liter V12 engine delivering 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque that is paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Those fortunate enough to get their hands on one will also receive a special embroidered car cover and a welcome pack that includes a numbered keyring and a certificate signed by the chairman of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz cars, Dr. Dieter Zetsche.

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Volkswagen Plans to Cut 30K Jobs to Save Money

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The Volkswagen brand plans to get rid of roughly 30,000 jobs by 2021 in a bid to save about $3.9 billion annually. 

According to Reuters citing sources close to the matter, Volkswagen will let all of the employees go through attrition, as the company has agreed to no forced layoffs until 2025.

This is a major step in Volkswagen's plan to help it restructure after the massive diesel emissions scandal which cost the automaker at least 18 billion euros and its reputation. The cuts should help Volkswagen save $3.9 billion annually, helped by 23,000 jobs cut in Germany alone.

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Volkswagen's workers also got the brand to agree to build two of its upcoming electric vehicles in Germany. Thanks to this, VW does plan to hire on 9,000 new employees for electric vehicle projects and to focus on future technology. In total, VW will spend about 3 billion euros at these German plants while another 700 million will be spent abroad.

The official announcement of Volkswagen's "future pact" with its employees will be announced Friday morning.

[Source: Reuters]

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