2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Edge named Canadian Car and Utility of the Year

Both Chevrolet and Ford have something to brag about at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada called the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Canadian Car of the Year, took the 2011 Ford Edge Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. According to General Motors, AJAC members of the compact sedan performance, ride quality and price quotes as the most important factors, and added that bonuses such as 10 standard airbags helped seal the award for the Cruze.

The 2011 Ford Edge crossover, won journos'extensive redesign and came to the following road and track testing. In addition, the Edge technology on board helped drive home the victory. Hit the jump for press releases

Video: De Tomaso SLC Concept looks like a BMW 5GT fighter

Now here's a question worth shelves of your precious brain. If you were asked to choose between the recently released De Tomaso SLC concept and a BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo would the park in your driveway? If you opted for a used Audi RS6 Avant, congratulations, you just made our holiday card list.

However, it is difficult to draw comparisons made between the recently unveiled De Tomaso and awkwardly proportioned 5-Series family of tractors. Both vehicles have managed the crossover sedan and the rich in a way that few other cars to merge.

Although we have already opened a few pictures of the De Tomaso SLC concept, a video of the vehicle has now made its way onto the Internet. The quick clip gives us a slightly better look at what the vehicle to bring to the table if it is an official unveil early next month at the Geneva Motor Show. Here is hoping it looks better in the flesh. Hit the jump for a look-see by your own.

Toyota Yaris HSD concept to bow in Geneva

Toyota has announced that the company will be showing off a new concept in next month's Geneva Motor Show. The Japanese tangible has big plans for the B-segment in the near future, and these belong to bring a full-hybrid system to some of the smallest cars on the road, and we all get a glimpse of how the automaker is planning to to do with the Yaris HSD Concept. Details are remarkably dull at the moment, and while we can look forward to everything about the vehicle propulsion and fuel economy, it looks like we just have to wait until the vehicle gets its official unveiling next month.

The Japanese automaker hopes to hybrid efficiency to the most popular segment in Europe to bring, even though the Yaris HSD need to show some pretty incredible fuel consumption figures and performance to the best small displacement diesel mainstays of the game market over the pond.

Toyota will also show the Prius + the seven seats at the show. Hit the jump for the full press explosion.

Chrysler fixes Grand Cherokee handling issue identified by Consumer Reports

According to Consumer Reports, Chrysler has a processing fee issue with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, that the publication addressed discovered in independent tests. During a double lane-change emergency braking CR testers found a considerable amount of slide and hop on the limit of traction. Chrysler engineers went to the magazine test track, get the results before returning to Auburn Hills with a solution to be checked. In December, the car manufacturer, a software update for the stability of the vehicle control, and had made all Grand Cherokee models from the factory since the update.

Consumer Reports has recently updated the 2011 Grand Cherokee to the test at the track again and found that the problem was fixed. The large SUV managed an average speed of 50 MPH to keep through the course and acted on and beyond the limits of vehicle traction. The update has helped to improve the vehicle Consumer Reports rating for the Grand Cherokee from a 66 to A 71st

2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R gets cheaper, more desirable

KTM prices for the company absurd uncanny RC8 2011 1190 R has announced, and there is plenty to get excited too. The bike is now for a full $ 3,500 cheaper than last year's model, which KTM has saddled the machine to go with a suggested retail price of $ 16,499 funds. This number represents the 1190 RC8 R at the same price point as the more mortal 1190 RC8 (non-R), the KTM killed this year.
We recommend that if you put money for either a 1190 or 2010 1190 RC8 RC8 R, you're kicking yourself as hard as your leg to swing at the moment.
The 2011 1190 RC8 R packs 172 hp, thanks in part to its dual-ignition engine that gives more power and fuel consumption (up to 12 percent compared to the old design) and KTM says the company's engineers in a heavier cast crank and flywheel to provide smoother acceleration. A minty-fresh ECU, new 52-mm throttle body and idle control cam are all part of the mix as well.
Suspension wise, the 2011 1190 RC8 with R greater air chamber in the fork and the rear spring rate is adjusted for a comfortable ride. There are even a number of new lever controls all the Seal the Deal. How is this more for your money?
KTM also offers a full racing version called the 1190 RC8 Race Spec R that a headlight, taillight and turn signals forfeited to the hardcore hardware such as a full titanium exhaust and a staggering 180 hp for the same V-Twin. Expect to shell $ 19,999 for the pleasure of twisting the throttle on that titanium.

Porsche to unveil full hybrid in Geneva

Porsche is wading deeper into hybrid water by adding a new model electrified this year's Geneva Motor Show. According to the company, the vehicle has a parallel full hybrid will be. Porsche says that the move to another stable battery-shop model to introduce the company unveiled by the success of the Cayenne S and the hybrid band of hybridized race cars and concepts, as Porsche has recently been strengthened. The latest of these, on the 918 RSR Hybrid, which debuted in 2011 Detroit Auto Show, but this is not the only battery-powered vehicle bearing the coat of arms.

Porsche 911 GT3 R known, promoted its hybrid racer in the footsteps of Europe last year, and the 918 RSR predecessor, the 918 Spyder concept have all helped to highlight the automaker's commitment to the hybrid game.

The automaker unnamed hybrid is not the only new model went to Geneva. Porsche says they also recently unveiled Cayman dust from the R and the creeping black edition of 911 and Boxster. Hit the jump for the full press explosion.

Review: 2011 Nissan Juke

2011 Nissan Juke - above for high-res image click Gallery Nissan seems to be a war path every last ounce of white space in the automotive spectrum to fill. The company has a flood of vehicles that range from playful to downright confusing unleashed. At first glance, the 2011 Nissan Juke would seem to fit into this category. With styling that shakes two away from Robo-Reptile friends, packed the small crossover high power, high ground clearance and a small footprint in a sub-$ 20,000 package. If you can avoid pigeonholing the Juke, you will notice that the engineers at Nissan succeeded in secret, their own interpretation of the hot hatch on the market without raising the wrath of the company bring Accountants.
We would not blame you think for a tunnel behind a lug pattern on this one, but your peepers with a few details and you will see what we mean. The Juke weighs less than 3,000 pounds in front-wheel-drive trim and packs a turbocharged, direct injection 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which is good for 188 hp. For reference, results of their own Sentra SE-R is the scale with an additional 88 pounds to his waist, and 11 ponies less at his command. Opt for the manual transmission in the Juke, and things even easier. Intrigued? We were too.Perhaps the biggest compliment that we pay is the design of the 2011 Juke say there is nothing to compare it to the automotive food chain. Sure, there are elements taken from the 370Z in the rear lights and there are more than a little Kia Soul at the roof line, but by and large, the Juke his own machine. This is no small praise considering manufacturers were tons of vehicle concepts for well over 100 years.
Until recently, the Juke is up something like a puzzle with its lighting array. This stylized approach to lenses lighting up is not important as you think compulsory. Instead, they prefer to care both markers and turn-indicator do work, set so that lights detail to the pie plate-sized lens in the front end low. If that's not confusing enough for you, higher trim levels also get fog lamps placed even closer to the ground.From the page, the Juke is a serious bulging fenders front and rear, and a short wheelbase of only 99.6 inches. In fact, from stem to stern measures of crossover a mere 162.4 cm, or shorter than the admittedly small Versa hatchback. Fortunately, the Juke comes from the factory stylish 17-inch alloy wheels, also in the base configuration. This substantial roles give the Juke a little more attitude and are used to prevent the risk of us like an econobox ... uh, harness. Throw in a set of hidden rear door handles in the C-pillar and the Juke replaced as the three-door from a distance.
The back of the Juke shows more of a traditional CUV or crossover design with rounded hatch, tail lights and sculptures, a small roof spoiler. Despite his abbreviated package used, a fairly large aft deck for loading food and the like, and we expect that the painted bumper cover more than a little abuse at the hands of careless owners.Jump inside and suffer the Juke provides an interior with a more Attention to detail, as we are used usually by Nissan. The driver is a sport steering wheel with contours in the right places and quality texture that feels a galaxy or two before the pole covered in the Rogue. Large, easy-to-use buttons make it easier to work with cruise control, audio settings, and calls from the Bluetooth system. Door panels with plastic parts, color bits on the unique "motorcycle tank" matched center stack are decorated and large, rounded chrome handles add a bit of brightwork to an otherwise dark cockpit. Our testers were cut in S, which means that the trick I-CON center of the SV model stack for more pedestrian dials and buttons victims. Base cover net buyer does an iPod interface when navigating the menu structure using the controls on the dashboard and steering wheel is nothing less than confusing.
Otherwise, the Juke is a surprising amount of space is given its tiny size. There is enough space to comfortably ferry four adults in the city without someone Accordion knees, and there is a deceptively large space behind the rear seats for stacking up to luggage or groceries. We are winding on good authority that several propane tanks and several bags of food can fit back there at the same time a lack of straps and hooks provide a lot of noise when the thing goes.
The eggs are never the best things about the trim home.One structure with the Juke is that no matter what configuration you choose, you are guaranteed a very capable four-cylinder engine under the hood to find. Our bare-bones test uses the same direct-injection, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder as the rest of the cast. That is, we were fortunate to play with a full 188 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. While we were itching to get a full week's worth of time with the six-speed manual transmission, our tester came to drag the Nissan CVT transmission in front-wheel-drive configuration.
But that is not as bad as you think. Nissan has sent the Juke with the same "switchable" CVT programming as in the likes of the maxima found decorated. Nudge the shift lever and the transmission will provide you with a quick jump in ratios that are good for your favorite jump-off along the mountain road. Speaking of piercing is front-wheel drive net driver a torsion-beam suspension in back, although as many inexpensive small cars these days, the rear bar does not seem to hold back the Juke when it comes to the tach tango.Keep had over 2,000 rpm and the Juke like shipping a lot of asphalt with little argument. The tailgate kicks very little understeer, if you manage to keep out of the throttle. Really mash the skinny pedal, however, and the vast pack horses will do their best to the torque-steer you away from your planned route of flight. The result is a small car that you keep hammering asks, despite its high ground clearance. The brakes are tight and when the electric power steering is a characteristic of light, it is not enough to dampen the giggle factor.
It is worth noting that our particular testers a pre-production unit with plenty of hard-earned miles on the Clock in the hands of the dark car was journos. That is, we have a pretty rough idle notice, especially when the engine is not operating. At highway speeds, the car is suffering from road and engine noise, but not enough to look after us. This is a vehicle with an MSRP lighter than its own weight, after all.
The EPA says, you should equipped to be able to net 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway from a CVT, combined front-drivers like our tester, even after a full week's jump-off for the countryside, we saw a measly 22 mpg. Remember, kids: small turbo engines drink fuel like its larger, naturally aspirated counterparts, if you bury your foot into the carpet. In this case, Nissan sucks down premium juice little strange, it would have to go pay a little easier on the fun pedal, you should decide to make a 2011 Juke in your driveway.And Park Nissan will ask how much for the pleasure of the Juke property ? Prices start at $ 18,960 S Trim, and buyers can expect power doors, locks, iPod connector, a six-channel sound system and Bluetooth hands-free for cash stack. The sticker price rooms of the Juke smack dab in between the Nissan Rogue $ 20,810 and the Nissan Sentra at $ 15,520. With decent (if somewhat theoretical) fuel economy and fun, which is more than one of the two options, the Juke is the perfect middle child in Nissan's lineup. While it may not be as functional as the villain, we take this sacrifice for the bump in power and handling hijinks.
The Juke is a modern hot hatch from Nissan in the area, as we are likely to get anytime soon, and it would be us, we would immediately start to receive with respect to the vehicle a little closer to the ground. If ever there were a car, which asked for the aftermarket to right his wrongs, the Juke it. The styling is not for everyone, but after a week with the five-door we grew warm, funky face. Hey, if people pug dogs welcome in their homes, they should have no problem opening the garage door for the 2011 Juke.

Report: BMW X1 U.S. debut delayed due to high demand in Europe

American buyers can wait a little longer before sinking their teeth into the upcoming BMW X1. According to Automotive News, the CUV has been expecting more and more popular in Europe than the original German car manufacturer, and as such, BMW experienced a bit of supply crisis. As a result, North American buyers do not see the X1 at the end of this year than originally expected. Instead, it's like the car will look not appear here until early 2012 at the earliest. Automotive News reports that the X1 came on the market in Europe in November 2009.

Since then, the high-riding slip into every market it touches sold. BMW says that they fully expected the X1 to a low-volume model in this country, the outdoors, with a turnover somewhere in the same range as that which brought the current 1 Series coupe and convertible. Nevertheless, the company said that shooting for about 8,000 units per year. With the larger, more popular now X3, the X1 will likely hit dealers to serve as a slot for the buyer looking for a compact luxury crossover to fill.

TAS 2011: Toyota concept is the FT-86's little sister

We have a previously vociferously with the production version of the Toyota FT-86 more than we remember not care, but we officially launched a new love. Meet the Boxer Coupé younger sister - the TES T-Sport Concept. If our Google Translator is to believe the car allegedly by an internal survey of the type of Toyota engineers would most like to see built were asked. Apparently, the overwhelming answer was a fun to drive, affordable sports car.

Color us stunned.

From there, the Toyota Engineering Society set about crafting their vision of a low dollar machine that was able to slather a smile on your face. Power comes thanks to a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 110 hp and the thing hits the scales at less than 2,000 pounds. That sounds like a winning combination for us. The T-Sport Concept with some very funky styling, but we would certainly not hold that against a would-be competitors, Mazda MX-5. As with most great things, that hail from auto shows, the probability is low that the T-Sport will ever production. Go to guide on auto to get a closer look at the two-seater.