That is not a typo. Today, Chrysler introduced us to the 2011 Chrysler 200 – a front wheel drive, mid-sized sedan that will be built locally at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. Considering the build location, I would expect that the 2011 Chrysler 200 will share a platform with the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger; both of which are built in Sterling Heights.

The new car will be called the 200, linking it with the successful (and also due for an imminent update) 300. This doesn’t surprise us. In its earlier generations, the Sebring was at least respectable among its contemporary competitive set, but the last iteration had an Read the rest of this entry »

Hyundai has revealed its new ix20 compact MPV at the Paris motor show.The company claims it will offer class-leading value, CO2 emissions and economy.

Hyundai said the ix20, which was designed and developed at the Korean automaker's European research and development center in Russelsheim, Germany, will go on sale in November. The automaker said the ix20 is targeted at young families and will offer "class-leading fuel economy and low CO2 emissions Read the rest of this entry »

Meet the Shinari, Mazda's latest concept car. Handsome isn't it? An upmarket four-door, four-seat hatchback-booted coupe in the mould of the Aston Martin Rapide and Mercedes CLS.

But what’s most notable about it is how finished it is. Concept cars are normally styling bucks, made of clay or wood, a flash surface with nothing underneath. But this one, unveiled at an exclusive private viewing in Milan and not destined to appear at the Paris Motorshow, has a proper interior and even drives -although Read the rest of this entry »

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is redesigned with freshened styling and larger exterior and interior dimensions. Volkswagen's best-selling car returns as a 4-door sedan. The SportWagen station wagon continues with the same basic design as the 2006-2010 Jetta. The 2011 sedan is more than 3.5 inches longer with 2.6 inches more rear legroom than the 2006-2010 Jetta. Trim levels include S, SE, SEL, and diesel-powered TDI. A sport-themed GLI is due in early-calendar 2011.

As the linchpin of VW's ambitious plans for growth in the U.S. market, the Jetta has been Read the rest of this entry »

The 2011 Mazda 2 debuts as this Japanese automaker's new entry-level car. Available in several worldwide markets as the Demio, the 2 offered in the United States and Canada is a 4-door hatchback. It comes in Sport and Touring trim levels. The sole powertrain teams a 100-horsepower 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, remote entry, and 60/40 split-folding rear seat backs are standard on Read the rest of this entry »

Audi was never going to let the 30th anniversary year of the original Quattro slip by without pulling something pretty special out of the bag and this is it - the Audi Quattro Concept.

The new Quattro Concept that's been unveiled at the Paris motor show is actually a stylistic nod to the 1984 short wheelbase Sport Quattro that Audi built as a homologation special when Group B rallying competition was hotting up.

The Quattro concept features a stark single-frame grille that merges into the Read the rest of this entry »