Toyota’s Aygo Black City Car for UK

A new version of Toyota’s friendly and economical city car Aygo Black is now available for order in U.K. , the Japanese automaker has announced. The range-topping version of Toyota’s European model has been built on the specification of the Aygo+ model.

The Aygo Black is powered by an award winning Toyota Optimal Drive 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine mated to a standard five-speed manual or optionally (only for the five door model), Toyota’s Multimode transmission. The combined cycle fuel consumption figures read 62.8 mpg while the CO2 emissions are not more than 106 g/km.

The car is available as three and five-door versions with air conditioning as an option. The pricing details list as follows:

• Aygo Black 3dr 5MT with A/C: £9,960
• Aygo Black 5dr 5MT with A/C: £10,31
• Aygo Black 5dr Multimode with A/C: £10,810
• Optional Aygo Xtra Protected pack: £390

Cadillac station wagon

The dramatically-designed 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon makes its European premiere at Paris, followed by production launch in spring of 2009.

Porsche Tops in Dependability

2010 Porsche 911.

Jaguar executives are most likely sitting around sighing and saying, “It was nice while it lasted.”

They would be referring to the fact that Jaguar, in a tie with Buick, was at the top of last year’s Vehicle Dependability Study from J. D. Power & Associates. It was a particularly sweet victory for Jaguar and Buick because they had edged Lexus from first place, where it had ruled for the previous 13 years. But in this year’s Vehicle Dependability Study, released Thursday morning, Jaguar plunged to 23rd place.

Porsche, meanwhile, was the highest-ranking brand. “The 911, the Boxster and the Cayman all performed well,” said Dave Sargent, vice president of automotive research at J. D. Power. “The 911 is one of the better vehicles in the industry.” It also helps that the 911 represents 60 percent of Porsche’s sales.

The Most Reliable Cars 2010

Ford claimed two places in the 2010 long-term vehicle dependability survey, with Mercury ranking in at number 5.

In the midst of Toyota recall mania, the survey still ranked the controversial automaker 4th in overall reliability. The maker took home the most nameplate segment awards going to Highland, Prius, Sequoia, Solara, and Tundra.

Buick improved significantly in rankings and moved up to 3rd place from 6th in 2008. The survey found Buick owners less likely to replace car components than owners of other brands.

2010 Peugeot Hoggar

2010 Peugeot Hoggar

A world first, it revives the historical savoir-faire of the Marque by merging it with the future. Peugeot Hoggar subtly combines the robustness and reliability of a pick-up with the design and dynamism that distinguishes the Marque. With Peugeot Hoggar, Peugeot brings a touch of seduction and emotion to the world of Pick-ups.

The comfort and quality of the finish of Peugeot Hoggar will seduce the most exacting customer because it does not compromise function for style. This is thanks to a load volume of 1151 litres and a payload of up to 742kg, which makes this vehicle a point of reference for the market.

The name Peugeot Hoggar, taken from a Peugeot concept car, evokes a world which combines strength, durability and action.

Peugeot Hoggar, the pick-up by Peugeot, seductive, dynamic and robust targets a mainly male customer base who are looking for a versatile vehicle with a distinctive style.

This vehicle will be manufactured at the Porto Real factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Equipped with a bold and modern design, Peugeot Hoggar is a new line in exclusive cars, 207 of Brazil, after the saloon, hatchback, SW and SW Escapade versions.

With this expanding range in the Brazilian market, which is expected to grow in 2010, Peugeot aims to have a 10% market share for pick-ups over the whole year.

Peugeot Hoggar will be launched in the Brazilian market on the 15th May, with three trim levels and two engine sizes : 1.4 and 1.6 liter.

2011 Nissan GT-R Price

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan GT-R supercar, which is on sale now at select Nissan dealers.

For 2011, its third year of availability in the North American market, the Nissan GT-R features a number of enhancements and a simplified model lineup. The previous GT-R base model has been eliminated, leaving the GT-R Premium as the only available 2011 model. Other changes include slightly darker wheel center caps, double clear coat on the front and rear fascias and the addition of rear cooling ducts to improve cooling performance around the rear floor area.

The suspension has been retuned and the rear bushing strengthened to enhance ride comfort while still maintaining the GT-R’s outstanding handling. In addition, auto on/off headlights and speed-sensitive windshield wipers are now standard, along with a USB iPod interface, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth and DVD playback. The navigation system now includes XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capability.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* for the 2011 Nissan GT-R equipped with standard 485-horsepower 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and high-performance, 6-speed, dual-clutch transmission is:

•Nissan GT-R Premium: $84,060 USD

Three options and one accessory are available for the 2011 GT-R: Cold Weather Package (no charge); special Super Silver paint ($3,000); Ultra-High Performance Tire Package (no charge); and carpeted GT-R logo floor mats ($280).

The 2011 GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan retailers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facility commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A complete listing of the nearly 700 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on NissanUSA.com.

Cadillac CTS-V SportWagon Spied

Several spy photos that popped up on the net over the weekend have revealed what appears to be a production ready Cadillac CTS-V SportWagon. We shouldn’t be too surprised to see the car (caught during filming of a commercial in downtown LA) as Bob Lutz has confirmed it for production. But after Lutz’ G8 promise, it’s best to see it to believe it.

First Cadillac wagon in North America

AP Photo / Cadillac

Station wagons have been passe in the United States for years, but this didn't stop Cadillac from launching its first U.S.-built wagon.

The 2010 CTS Wagon is a nicely sized, comfortable, five-passenger car with cargo space that's easier to reach than that of a sport utility vehicle.

The CTS Wagon also is arguably the most striking station wagon on the market, with sharp creases in its sheet metal, stylized, eye-catching vertical tail-lamps, and a recognizable Cadillac look.

Wiesmann GT MF4-S

Wiesmann GT MF4-S sports car, available now at a starting price of 134,000 euros, accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 4 seconds and can hit at top speed of 300 km/h.

Porsche 911 GT3 Geneva Auto Show

Porsche 911 GT3 hybrid racer has 480 horsepower and is set to be tested at the Nurburgring endurance race later this year.

Heuliez Mia : Geneva Auto Show

The tiny Heuliez Mia, which holds three passengers, will go into production this year and be priced at 15,000 Euros.