The production of the new Ford Focus is the next big project for the Ford Motor Company. The company will spend close to $550 million in manufacturing, engineering and launching costs for this project which is set to start next year. This will also see the company’s Michigan Assembly plant being remodeled in readiness for the production of the new versions of Ford Focus for 2011 and most likely 2012’s hybrid versions will follow suit. The Michigan Plant has been producing SUV automobiles and trucks for the last fifty years or so since it was opened in 1957 but will now be used to manufacture smaller cars too once the remodeling is complete. According to the company, this is part of the plan to fulfill customer demand for high quality and fuel efficient vehicles. The new Ford Focu...

Getting closer to environment and for spreading the news of the 2010 Insight hybrids, Honda has geared up for a musical bent this summer. The company has partnered in two spot light musical festivals, where top class musicians will be performing. They are going to organize green activities at the two fests, which also includes the Hybrid displays and car give away. The festivals are being held at Austin City Limits in Texas and Lollapalooza in Chicago. The company says that they have chosen to partner with the event as it drew larger crowds and as the whole event had an environment friendly approach. The Insight hybrid went on sale in March 24. The new version gets 40 miles per gallon in the city and 43 miles per gallon on the highway. With a starting price of $20,470, it is going...

Italian carmakers Fiat has finalized its stakes in the beleaguered German carmaker Opel, with the letter of intent to be signed towards the end of this month. Though Fiat had made a secret deal to acquire major stake in Opel, it is not a secret now. Opel’s works Council Chairman Klaus Franz has confirmed the Italian carmakers interest. He had also stated that the way has been cleared for signing the letter of intent. With the signing, the Italian carmakers would get the majority stake in Fiat. Though the GM officials in Detroit and government officials in Germany are known to back Fiat's plans to takeover, Officials in Opel seem to be against such a move. It is rumored that they support a partnership with Magna International. Earlier Opel had held talks with Magna internatio...

The starting price of Toyota Prius 2010 redesigned model is set as $22, 750. This car will be available in the showrooms from May. With so many features, the third generation Prius is sure to captivate car lovers. Later this year, Toyota has decided to strip down the car and introduce a base model of Prius for $21, 750. This also includes shipping costs. The new third generation Prius has a 1.8 liter engine with four cylinders. The cylinders of Prius can generate 98 hp. You can also find a combination model car with electric motor that increases power of Prius to 110 hp. If you go for Prius with electric motor, you can achieve a high power of 134 hp. You can find Toyota Prius in five trim levels. As with any modern third generation car, you can find standard equipment ensuring...

We know GM is struggling these days and making their utmost efforts to recover from this so-called financial gloom. It’s leaving no stone unturned to give a better fight off its foreign competitors and the efforts to re size and re purpose the 2010 Cadillac SRX is enough to tell every story about that. You need not to reckon it a confused auto transport wagon any more, as it’s going to be replaced with a nice looking and pure crossover. It is leaner this time with a fitted and distinctive engine lineup that is being considered the first ever turbo of a Cadillac in North America. Most of GM’s critics are reckoning the model as a true competitor for luxury crossover brand leader Lexus. Now you will soon see it flying with edgy lines, smooth sheetmatel, eye-catching head...

The new next generation car by Ford i.e. Focus is following the footsteps of its predecessor Iosis MAX. It is said that most of Focus’ styling has the marks of Iosis MAX, and is called as ‘Next stage in the evolution of kinetic design’ by Ford. With the similar looking back lights installed in a relatively higher rear, the car has elegance. The angular C-pillar gives it a definite impression. The car’s front grille is lower but larger in size, and has the lights in elongated shape. Defining lines that run from the grille to A-pillar look quite arrogant. It is also said that a glass roof will be induced too in the future model. Also expected modifications are in Ford’s Human Machine Interface controlling system, and the console clasping it with the capability to r...

Volker Mornhinweg, who is AMG performance division chief at Mercedes-Benz, offers a seven step procedure to those who are looking to make the most of their new 2010 E63 AMG models. Depress brake pedal completely Shifting transmission to D Switching electric program for sport mode Switching to race-start mode with transmission Clicking upshift paddle Completely depressing accelerator pedal and releasing brakes are these seven steps that Volker explains. The high-end E63 AMG is set to make its debut at the New York auto show and it is expected to arrive in November, after the launches of the 2010 E-class sedan and coupe. The classic E63 has loads of such features as are not less than a real shocker and make it a nice alternative Audi’s S model and BMW’s M sedans. ...