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2018 Holden Commodore New Future Concept and Price

The automotive is something that is in demand in the world and always eyeing information about automotive. the car is something that can not be separated from human life. because the car is a daily necessity and facilitates the work. too many cars have a model that is issued by various companies and provides comfort, style, prestige, and confidence. here we will give you a variety of review…

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What is it?

Holden’s Equinox comes in a five model range, two with the LS name and three under the LT umbrella.

The LS+ sits one below the LT. It’ll shape up to be the volume seller, and rightfully so.

The front-wheel drive LS and LS+ are equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine and a six-speed auto, as opposed to a 2.0-litre turbo and nine speed in the LT range.

A 1.6-litre diesel is an option that will become available later this year.

If you want to shift manually, there’s a thumb-operated rocker switch at the top of the long throw selector.

What’s it cost?

The LS+ is $32,990 plus on-roads and comes with a reasonable amount of standard equipment.

Forward Collision Alert and Head Up Alert are standard and include Following Distance Indicator to advise whether you’re getting too close to the car ahead.

A driver’s seat that vibrates forms part of the collision alert system.

Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist are also part of the safety package.

Auto headlights and rain-sensing wipers are on board, a welcome addition at this level and price.

Interior trim is similar yet different to the LT.

The seats are manually operated and covered in a pleasing grey cloth. They’re well padded and supportive, but there’s no heating or venting/cooling.

Naturally the rear seats fold and there’s plenty of cargo space — 848L, or 1796L with the seats down.

Interior plastics are as basic as they come, in a dark grey that’s a shade or two shy of black. The door sill panels are plastic and the dash is smooth to the point of slabby.

The air conditioning controls are also basic, with pictograms for air direction. Temperature and fan speed are dial, not button controlled.

There’s a pair of 12V sockets, one front, one rear. However there’s no rear seat USB nor is there a 230V socket as found in the more expensive LT range.

The MyLink  touchscreen is also different in look to the LT. It’s more definably GM in look and has a basic but user friendly interface.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard but there’s no satnav on board.

Audio quality for the AM/FM (no DAB) tuner is actually quite pleasing in its clarity.

The driver’s info screen is one that’s familiar to anyone who has bought a Holden in the last five years.

Monochrome in look, it is a three-screen display that’s operated via a set of rubberised buttons on the steering wheel.

That’s a setup found across the range.

What’s it go like?

The 1.5-litre turbo produces 127kW and 275Nm. Peak torque is on tap between 2000 and 4000 rpm.

Bear in mind it’s a six-speed, not a nine as in the LT, so performance is adequate — not brilliant.

It’ll happily drink 91 RON standard unleaded at a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.9L/100 km from the 55-litre tank.

The main difference between the 1.5 and 2.0-litre engines is it’s much slower acceleration and a slower overtaking speed.

One can only wonder how it would go with the nine-speed?

Unfortunately, performance will take another hit if loaded up with people and cargo.

The changes are smooth enough while using the rocker switch makes no appreciable difference to the quality or speed of changes.

Out on the road the LS+ delivers an enjoyable ride and handling package.

There’s McPherson struts up front and a four-link independent rear setup. Yes it’s a taut ride, but the 225/65/17 Continental rubber adds an extra level of compliance to the ride itself.

It’s still a heavy turning circle, even with the assisted steering. Thankfully though, the steering itself on the road is well weighted, not fingertip loose as found elsewhere. Moving lanes is simple and effortless as well.

What we like?

Good standard equipment levels

Around town ride quality

Comfortable seats are better than they should be

What we don’t?

Dull looking plastics

Lack of engine performance

Seat vibration (don’t laugh) for safety alerts

No diesel (yet)

The bottom line?

It’s well priced and should compete well in its sector. However that 1.5-litre engine and six speed auto will struggle with a full load. Balancing that, the overall ride and handling feel pretty good.

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Top 8 Cars we Said Goodbye to in 2017 » AutoGuide.com News

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With emissions restrictions tightening and safety watchdog groups demanding more each year, it’s inevitable that some cars will have to be killed off to make way for newer, more up-to-date models.

Sometimes it’s not regulation that forces certain cars to be killed off, but poor sales, a changing company image or other production-related issues. A myriad of cars were killed off in 2017 (some for the better) so today we’re going to run down our top 8, ranked in order of how much we’ll miss them in the New Year.

8. Mitsubishi iMiev

It’s likely no one will miss the iMiev. With a cheap interior and a relatively tiny battery pack providing just 80 miles of range, it has been outclassed by a number of EVs and plug-ins since it first arrived in the United States in 2011. It was also wildly slow – sprinting from 0-60 mph in a downright dangerous 14.7 seconds. We’ll say this, though, when it was introduced in 2009, it was actually a pretty impressive product from little ol’ Mitsubishi.

7. VW Touareg

Volkswagen’s mid-size SUV was killed off this year after the automaker introduced the Atlas and the new, slightly bigger Tiguan. With all of its SUV/crossover bases covered, VW saw no need to keep the slow-selling Touareg around. We think that was the right call.

6. Hyundai Azera

With its Genesis brand taking care of Hyundai buyers who want a bit more size and luxury, the Korean automaker decided to kill off the Azera this year. Slow sales also contributed to its death. It’s worth noting Hyundai has introduced a next-generation version (called the Grandeur abroad) for the Korean market and others.

5. Nissan Juke

The oddball that is the Nissan Juke was discontinued this year to make way for the subcompact Nissan Kicks. With the Rogue and Rogue Sport also in its product portfolio, Nissan would have had a confusing amount of small crossovers occupying its showrooms if it were to keep the Juke around. Rest in piece you weird, zany-looking prince.

4. Smart ForTwo Gas (in North America)

Daimler quietly killed off the gasoline version of the Smart ForTwo in the United States and Canada this year. The city car brand will only sell the ForTwo Electric Drive in North America from now on – which is fine, seeing as the powertrain was one of the only things we truly disliked about the ForTwo when we drove it this year.

3. Mustang V6

Sometimes V6 pony cars get a bad wrap, but they aren’t as bad as internet commenters may have you believe. That said, the Mustang’s 3.7-liter Cyclone V6 isn’t as good as the turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, nor the 5.0-liter Coyote V8. Those engines also cover most customer’s needs, so naturally, the V6 engine option has been discontinued for 2018. Pour one out for the six-cylinder Mustang.

2. Chevrolet SS

The Chevrolet SS wasn’t a popular car with consumers, but we’ll be damned if it wasn’t one of the coolest automotive product offerings around for the last few years. It was the only V8, rear-wheel-drive sedan that could be had with a six-speed manual, and it was also offered in a wild array of fun exterior colors. Its discontinuation also marked the end of the RWD Holden Commodore in Australia – another tragedy.

1. Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper was the last of the truly old-school sports/supercars. With a 640 hp 8.4-liter V10 under the hood and a six-speed manual transmission, it’s definitely not a car for the faint of heart. Dodge also rolled out an ACR version in 2016 with a rear wing the size of a park bench, which then went on to smash several track records at various American circuits. Mark our words: the Viper will go down in history as one of America’s automotive greats.

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GM Closes Holden Plant in Australia

After 69 years of making vehicles in Australia, GM has officially shuttered its Holden plant in the city of Adelaide. The plant closure signals the end of vehicle production in Australia.

Today, the very last Australian-produced Holden rolled off the line: a VFII Commodore Redline with a manual transmission. Holden has built more than 7.6 million cars on the continent since introducing its first vehicle there in 1948.

As Reuters reports, GM Holden will shift production to German factories with advanced automation procedures, helping to keep costs down as it launches new products. The brand will introduce 24 new vehicles by 2020, with a V-8 rear-drive sports car destined for Australia in the future. Holden says the Commodore nameplate will live on in 2018.

Last year, Ford ended production in Australia, reportedly due to the strong Australian dollar and stiff competition from Asian imports. The automaker had been producing cars in Australia for more than 90 years. Toyota is also throwing in the towel on Australian manufacturing after more than 50 years of building cars in the country.

Holden says about 85 percent of its workers have transitioned to new jobs. Its transition center will remain open on the site for at least two years after the factory has closed.

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What is a sedan? It’s a regular car by definition: Four-doors, front engine, a trunk… the most classic, basic iteration of your daily vehicle. The cars throughout this list fight against this definition; they want to be more, even if they are actually just sedans. Usually, a sedan isn’t a “pleasure” car, or a dream car. It’s a car made for going to the market, for cab drivers, for travelling with your family, or for picking up the kids from school. But what about performance ? There are a few sedans that really want to stand out from the rest. We’re talking about a true challenge for engineers and designers; it’s about turning an everyday car into a real sports car, a car that can provide that exciting sensation that we can usually only experience with other luxury cars. Here are 15 of the fastest four-door sedans on the market that are so much more than just a car to pick up the kids from school.

#1 2017 Audi S4 Sedan – Tech Friendly The new generation of Audi’s mid-size sedan was introduced at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. The main changes can be found in the interior, with the Audi Virtual Cockpit, a whole new dashboard system with only one screen for your GPS, rev counter, and everything else. The new S4 gets an all new 3.0 V6 turbocharged engine jointly developed with Porsche, giving the car 354hp and a 0-62mph time of 4.7 seconds, thanks to the all-wheel drive system. The old RS4, fitted with a 4.2L V8 with 450hp, had exactly the same performance. Even if the car is manufactured for great performance, it no longer has a dual-clutch transmission. The new S4 has an 8-speed automatic transmission provided by ZF. Like most German sedans, the top speed is electronically limited to 155mph. As the previous generations of S4, this one combines high performance with stealth, but with a great design.

#2 2017 Chevrolet SS – Cheap And Cheerful The Chevrolet SS is a very simple, but very cool car. It’s actually a Holden Commodore with a Chevy logo. It was created in order to replace the Pontiac G8. The only engine available is a 415hp 6.2L V8, with a 6-speed manual or an 8-Speed ZF automatic transmission. A new sequential automatic 6-speed will be available soon. There are no options available as the car is basically fully equipped, which is great, especially when you know the price, only $47 000. This car had the best HP/$ ratio out there! The engine is free of any turbocharger or compressor, so it sounds awesome every time. Nothing but the true, raw, beautiful American V8 note. This car has a mainstream design, but a vibrant soul. If rear-wheel-drive, a naturally aspirated engine and a manual transmission are the keys to  your driving pleasure, this Chevy SS is maybe the most attractive sedan out there.

#3 2017 Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge – Dark Beauty Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke department can do some stuff that very few Bespoke teams can afford to do. The new range of ”Black Badge” cars is exactly the kind of high-end luxury car you expect from an already all-luxury lineup. This car is meant for self-made, independent, young people, because until these Black Badge models, a Royce wasn’t exactly a car for people under 50. On the BB Ghost, black is everywhere, even the Rolls-Royce emblem is black. Inside, there’s no more wood, but instead carbon fibre vinyl everywhere. The most interesting changes remain under the hood. The 6.6L turbocharged V12 gets a 40hp upgrade, which results in a whopping 610hp, while the 8-speed automatic transmission becomes quicker. Even if the top speed remains limited to 155mph (can’t the Bespoke department fix this?), the car gets 0.3 seconds faster from 0-62mph, with an impressive 4.6 seconds.

#4 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S – Singing Swan The Aston-Martin Rapide S is the result of an audacious but simple equation: The DB9 + 2-doors. And as you can see, the result is absolutely gorgeous. This is arguably the most beautiful sedan out there. The design is pure and definitely awesome. And it’s not only great to watch, it’s also great to drive. Yeah, to drive, that’s what makes the Rapide S so unique: it’s a luxury sedan you want to drive yourself, not like a Rolls-Royce Ghost or a Bentley Flying Spur. The car is fitted with the latest evolution of the legendary 6.0L naturally aspirated V12 engine, which means 560hp, and a whopping 203mph top speed. The old TouchTronic 6-speed transmission has been kicked out, and replaced by the new and popular ZF 8-speed automatic, with sequential mode. The 0-62 time has slightly improved, from 5.2 seconds to 4.4! And the sound, the pure, beautiful, intense and unique note of the N/A V12. This sound will turn any trip to your local market into a romantic journey. Unfortunately, the Rapide is going to be replaced in 2018 by a fully-electric variant in order to compete with the Tesla Model S. All of this reminds us about Aston Martin’s motto: Power, beauty, and soul.

#5 2017 Mercedes-AMG S65 L – Heavily Dynamic The new Mercedes S-Class was unveiled in 2014. This car is well-known for its stunning interior, with a gorgeous design and sleek finish. The car is fitted with a biturbo, 6.0L V12 engine, which produces a huge torque peak of 738lb-ft. For the record, it’s actually the engine Pagani uses in their Huayra. This is a very unique engine, with 3 valves per cylinder. The car also features a ”magic control” which ”reads” the road and erases any of the asphalt’s imperfections. It produce a whopping 630hp, which allow the heavy (2,250kg) vehicle to reach 62mph in only 4.3 seconds, which is 0.1 faster than the 585hp S63, even if this one has all-wheel drive and a short wheel base. Yes, the S65 L is only rear-wheel drive. The AMG is only available with a 7-speed automatic transmission. And, in a very unique fact for a German sedan, the car isn’t electronically limited to 155mph, which results in a top speed of 190 mph – in a great luxury car on your heated seat. The car is also fitted with carbon ceramic brakes, in order to make the 62-0 as quick as the 0-62. Even if the car’s capabilities are limited by permanent electronics aids, this car remains one of the best performance limos on the market.

#6 2017 VLF Destino – Back To Basics Remember the Fisker Karma, the 4-door hybrid sedan loved by some really famous people (we’re looking at you, Leo)? The Fisker Karma was a commercial failure, but Henri Fisker is back with a new brand and a new partner, Bob Lutz from G.M. With the brand renamed VLF, the Karma remains part of the lineup, but the new name of the car is the Destino, and the biggest change is, you guessed it, under the hood. No more straight-four 408hp. The new Destino is outfitted with the 6.2L V8 engine from the C7 Corvette. Is Fisker going backwards ? There is no more high tech solution for the engine, but the V8 outputs a whopping 647hp, which makes the Destino 241hp more powerful than the old Karma. This car started its life with a pretty complex hybrid powertrain system, and now Fisker decides to go back to basics with this V8 iteration of the Karma. Yay or nay?

#7 2017 BMW M760 Li xDrive – Autobahn Cruiser When Volkswagen bought Rolls-Royce in 1998, the development of new engines began. The engine of this M badge 7 Series is derived from the 6.6L V12 biturbo engine which is in the Rolls-Royce Dawn, Wraith and the Ghost we mentioned earlier. The engine is configured for 600hp. Like many other cars in this article, the M760Li is fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This is the only M car with xDrive, but it’s for the best. It allows the 2,180kg limo to go to 62mph in only 3.9 seconds, for a top speed of 190mph. All of this in a luxury car, driving in total silence. Like the Mercedes S65 L, the car is only available with an extended wheelbase. Carbon ceramic brakes are optional, along with other fancy things yet to come.

#8 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia QV – The Clover’s Comeback Since 2013, Alfa Romeo has been producing the 4C Coupe, a car built to compete with other lightweight sports cars. But Alfa is more ambitious, and wanted to steal the crown from companies like Mercedes and BMW. So here is the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV, that could eat M4s for lunch and C63s for diner. The heart of this beast is a 3.0L biturbo V6 engine from Maserati, co-engineered with Ferrari. It generates an output of 510hp. All of this with a manual or automatic transmission, and a carbon fibre drive shaft. All of this helps the car go up to 62mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 191mph. The car has been lapping the famed Nürburgring track in only 7:39, which is the time of the last 911 Carrera S, and faster than both the M4 and C63s. The car can also be fitted with carbon ceramic brakes, and it sounds great, thanks to the active sport exhaust; it’s a nice tribute to Alfa Romeo’s golden age. This Giulia QV is definitely the true comeback of Alfa Romeo in the sports cars world.

#9 2017 BMW M3 Competition Package – The German Swiss Army Knife M3. One letter, one number, one legend. The BMW M3 is well-known for its versatility, you can pick up the kids, drive to the market, and smoke some supercars on your way home. This year, BMW wants to give the mid-size flagship car a subtile update. This model gets a 20 horsepower increase from the biturbo 3.0L straight 6 engine, which results in a great 450hp. The dual clutch transmission (DKG) is also improved, allowing the car to go to 62mph in only 3.8 seconds, or 3.9 with the regular 6-speed manual. The car also gets new rims, a new anti-roll bar, and all driving modes have been reconfigured. Unfortunately, the package doesn’t remove the speed limiter, so the car won’t go over 155mph. This Competition Package definitely fixed the original car’s lack of soul.

#10 2017 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan – The Patriot Nowadays Cadillac remains one of the world’s most famous Americans brands, but the CTS-V is probably not the car that comes to mind when you think of Cadillac. This American full-size sedan is really one of a kind. First, the design: you won’t see any other car with a design like this. Every single inch of this car is truly unique. And of course, the performance, because before being a 5-meter long sedan, the CTS-V is a true sports car. The vehicle is fitted with a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine from the last Z06, which still produces 649hp. And guess what. The transmission is an 8-Speed automatic with sequential mode – this is definitely the new standard. From front bumpers to the rear diffuser, carbon fibre is everywhere. The car weighs 1,850kg, and while this could seem heavy, for a full size sedan, it’s not. And the performance is great too, from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds. Don’t forget, the car is American, which means no top speed limit — which means 200 mph! The standard equipment is awesome: Brembo 6 piston discs, piloted magnetic suspension, locked anti-roll bar, all Alcantara/leather interior, premium audio, performance data recorder, and so much more. All this for only $85,595… If the American dream was a car, it would be this one.

#11 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo – Gran Turismo For The Family You can find almost anything you want in Porsche’s lineup, from compact SUVs to GTs, but every single one is very well-conceived. The new Panamera is exactly that. The car is full of innovation. The first Panamera, launched in 2009, was a best seller, and this 2017 Panamera Turbo is here to replace it and keep the German manufacturer at the top of the industry. First, the car gives up on the 4.8L V8 engine, with a new 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine, which can produce 550hp. With the optional Sport Chrono Package, the car can go from 0 to 62mph in only 3.6 seconds! The 918-inspired headlights are part of the cosmetic update, but the best new detail remains the rear-wing,  and there are no words for it, so :

The dual-clutch transmission is now 8-speed. The Panamera now features all-wheel drive. An optional rear-wheel steering system is also available. Porsche’s goal with this car is to give the same amount of sensation to every passenger, doesn’t matter if you’re on the driver seat or in the trunk. A lot of fancy options are also available, like night vision assist, rear seat entertainment, and a sport exhaust system. All that just reminds us that a Porsche without any add-ons isn’t really a complete car, which is pretty sad. Hopefully that wing is standard!

#12 2017 Audi S8 Plus – The Lord Of The Rings Every major innovation has been introduced on this car, like the light aluminum frame, pneumatic suspension with variable height, or, more recently, the awesome Audi Matrix LED headlights, the world’s first laser headlights on a car. This S8 Plus is the only full-size performance sedan which can compete with the Porsche Panamera. The car is fitted with a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine; the same engine can be found in every Audi RS but the RS3 and the TT-RS. The Quattro all-wheel drive transmission makes the car agile and surprisingly light to drive. The engine output generates 605hp, allowing the car to reach 62mph in only 3.5 seconds. The top speed is 190mph, but the car could easily go over 200. This true supercar performance in a stealth sedan. All the details that are usually in chrome are now matte black. The 21” rims are specific, and the carbon ceramic brakes remain optional. All of these features definitely make this car the automotive version of The Lord of the Rings.

#13 2017 Mercedes E63S 4-Matic – Supercar In Disguise This is the Mercedes-Benz mid-size sedan. It was a subtle, quiet car, but things changed when the performance department, AMG, turned the automobile into the new E63. Rear-wheel drive cars are expected from AMG, but for this model, all-wheel drive, “4Matic” transmission is the only option available. The engine is taken right out a Mercedes-AMG GTR, and pushed to 610hp. With the all-wheel drive, this results in an incredible 3.4 seconds from 0 to 62mph. The top speed is limited at 155mph, but it can be unleashed to a more extreme 186mph. Inside tech is everywhere, with huge screens for a GPS, speedometer, and everything else, like the Audi virtual cockpit. There are also some ambient lights with dozens of colors; combine this with the (optional) Burmester high-end sound system, and you get one of the most versatile cars out there. BMW is assumed to strike back with the next generation M5, but for now, this is Europe’s fastest sedan!

#14 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – Hell On Wheels For Dodge, SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology. A Dodge with an SRT badge is always a fast car. But what about Hellcat? Both the SRT Charger and the Challenger got this new variety back in 2014. It brings a supercharger provided by AHA America to the already powerful 6.2L V8 engine. The result is the most powerful engine in America, with 717hp. Fun fact: the car needs to be started with a separate red key to unlock all the power. Guess what ? The gearbox is an 8-speed automatic with sequential manual transmission provided by ZF, which allows the Charger Hellcat to reach 62mph in… 3.4 seconds! The car features only rear-wheel drive, which means the smell of burning rubber is never far, but hopefully guys from SRT fitted the Hellcat with launch control! The best thing about this charger is the simple fact that this is a 204 mph, 717hp everyday car. And it’s actually cheap: $75 000 fully equipped. This is arguably the best HP/$ ratio out there.

#15 2017 Tesla Model S P100D – Greetings From The Future This is probably something you didn’t expect: the fastest sedan on the market is also the most environmentally-friendly! There is no gas engine in the Tesla Model S, and the fully-electric performance sedan features all-wheel drive. But there is much more. As you probably know, an electric engine doesn’t need to be revved up to get maximum speed. In this case, we’re talking about 602hp, right away, no turbo lag or anything. This allows the 2,000kg Tesla Model S to reach 62mph in 2.6 seconds. The car is electronically limited to 155mph. There is one electric engine on the front wheel axle, while the performance one is on the rear axle. When you open the hood, there is just another trunk. But the best (or the worst, your choice) is yet to come: the car is fully autonomous, with 8 cameras to keep the car aware of the surrounding environment, and allows it to drive 2 times safer than an average human. And, of course, the car can park itself. When you leave home, you can call the car with your phone and it can come to pick you up. This is the future, really.

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2018 Chevy Lumina Concept, Specs, Interior, Release Date

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2018 Chevy Lumina Concept, Specs, Interior, Release Date

2018 Chevy Lumina Concept, Specs, Interior, Release Date – The Chevy Lumina was initially released in 1959 to load the coupe utility pickup section with front side engine and back-wheel travel layout. This is certainly GM’s solution to Ford, who was effectively offering Ranchero pickup from the North American marketplace during those times. Nevertheless, Ford Sydney became the first automaker introducing the coupe power motor vehicle to be able to answer shopper desire against a versatile car, which enables you to check out Cathedral on Sundays and may transport the pigs to the market on Mondays. That is why in the American marketplace, the Ford Ranchero was launched two years sooner than the Chevy Lumina. For the reason that 1957 Ranchero product season is the pioneer of a coupe power motor vehicle.

There’s no established info from GM. But we now have some leaked out information and facts from your reliable supply. Following its production halted for several years, now General Motors continues to be rumored to get reviving the Chevrolet Lumina, which is offered as a 2018 version calendar year in The United States. What we do know how the 2018 Chevy Lumina will probably be in line with the most recent era Holden Commodore Ute which today offered in the Aussie industry. It was hardly surprising simply because Holden is a subsidiary of General Motors, as well, like Chevrolet.

2018 Chevy Lumina Concept

2018 Chevy Lumina Engine

We do not know for sure whether or not the upcoming generation 2018 Chevy Lumina was just a rebadged model of your Holden Ute. Or it will likely be a lot of differences when compared with its sisters and brothers? We are not sure concerning this. Even so, plainly we all know that this Holden Commodore Ute is coupe energy pickups that are based on the Chevrolet Lumina Ute. Presently, the Lumina Ute for sale at the Center Eastern and To the South African trading markets.

The 2010 Pontiac G8 ST concept is the only coupe power/pickup car, which is rumored to make use of a body fashion and design words of the Lumina. This concept car was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in March 2008. Unfortunately, it never arrived at the development range until now. The Pontiac G8 Saint was mainly depending on the Holden Ute and biking on GM’s Zeta Foundation (GM-G8). This Sports Truck is run by a 6.-liter V8 engine having a maximum production of 361 horsepower. Also, there is additionally a primary-injected 3.6-liter V6 engine efficient at supplying a minimum of 300 horsepower.

The Pontiac G8 Saint was originally planned being purchased inTo the North American dealerships across the 12 months 2010. It’s likely to get to be the initially coupe utility automobiles within the United States right after Chevrolet made a decision to cease production of the Lumina in 1987. Sadly, in Jan 2009, General Motors has declared that they can not take the Pontiac G8 Saint to the manufacturing collection on account of budget problems. Then in 2011, GM re-promises and considers it once more to release a Chevy Lumina just before 2015. Nevertheless, it has by no means been turned out until now. So probably this is simply nonsense.

2018 Chevy Lumina Specs

2018 Chevy Lumina Price

Gossip about the revival of Lumina has, in fact, turn out to be wide-spread considering that 2010. Even so, there is no certainty from GM till today. The 2018 Chevy Lumina may be offered with the same engine in the event the new design will be in line with the 2017 Holden Ute SS. So let us discuss the specs. We can count on a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine will be one of many engine alternatives for the upcoming gen Lumina by incorporating changes to the US industry. The 6.2L V8 engine able to making a minimum of 407 horsepower (304 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 570 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. While energy consumption is ranked at 13,6 liters/100 km.

2018 Chevy Lumina Interior

2018 Chevy Lumina Interior

Transmission options ought to include a half a dozen speed auto with Lively Select and half a dozen-pace manual transmission as non-obligatory. GM also offers a restricted Move Differential as regular around the Holden Ute SS V8. Referring to the internal capabilities, the 2018 Lumina is expected to supply Two-sector Electrical Weather conditions Manage, MyLink Infotainment Program with 8-inch Shade Effect-Monitor, Pandora and Sticher SmartRadio, Full iPod Device Integration, Wireless Bluetooth Mp3 Streaming and a lot more. While safety features ought to include Forward Accident Inform, Lane Departure Alert and Intelligent Park your car Assist.

2018 Chevy Lumina Release Date

There’s no formal confirmation with regards to the release date. However, the 2018 Chevy Lumina is expected to be launched in The United States at some point very early next season. The price may be from the array $30,000 – $40,000. The US-spec models will almost certainly use the same foundation since the Holden Ute and Chevy Lumina Ute. But to make sure, we should wait for established upgrade from General Motors.

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HSV GTSR 2017 Para marcar a despedida do antigo Commodore a Holden Special Vehicles, divisão de perfomance da marca australiana que pertence à General Motors, preparou versões especiais com muita cavalaria. A partir de 2018 o sedã de grande porte será derivado de um modelo da Opel, então essa é a chance dos puristas se despedirem em grande estilo. O GTSR tem visual impactante e motorzão V8 6.2 de 591 cv. Transmissão manual ou automática de seis marchas. Além desse da foto, a HSV preparou o GTSR Maloo (picape ) e o GTSR W1, um sedã ainda mais nervoso. Todos trazem para-choque dianteiro com desenho agressivo e grandes entradas de ar, luzes diurnas de led e para-lamas alargados. #CarroESporteClube #Holden #HSV #GTSR http://ift.tt/2qParvP

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Feel free to order your very own 2017 Opel Insignia, although some of you might feel a bit estranged after the PSA Group acquired the car manufacturer. The second generation Insignia will be available in both sedan and wagon versions, looking better and offering more interior space than before. – let’s not talk liters, simply because your average driver or traveler will not be scanning the trunk like a Terminator. Standard models will feature FWD, but extra cash will get you an all-wheel version with torque vectoring. There are plenty of engines to choose from, with the 2.0 turbo unit with 256 hp connected to a new eight-speed automatic transmission standing on top of the list.

The fresh Opel Insignia will be the starting point for other vehicles, such as the next-generation Holden Commodore. This vehicle will be packing a 3.6-liter V6 good for about 308 hp – the nine-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive might not sound as fun, though. I’m thinking a RWD with a manual would prove to be successful, although not that safe for the inexperienced driver. Buick will sell the 2018 Regal, althoughI”m not going to speculate on that. It’s well worth mentioning that the new French owner promises not to interfere with the brand’s development process, so there is hope of enjoying your favorite Opel as before.

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2017 Geneva Motor Show – 2017 Opel Insignia Feel free to order your very own 2017 Opel Insignia, although some of you might feel a bit estranged after the PSA Group acquired the car manufacturer.

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Confirmed: Chevrolet SS Dead after 2017 Model Year

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It hasn’t even been two full weeks, and 2017 has already claimed its first victim. The Chevrolet SS, one of the best modern sleepers on the market, is going the way of the Pontiac G8 after the 2017 model year, as confirmed by General Motors spokeswoman Afaf Farah, who handles global marketing and advertising for the sports sedan.

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Ordering for the 415-hp Chevy, which went unchanged for 2017 from 2016, opened up this past September, and it will close at the end of February. After that, Chevrolet will sell off the rest of the stock, which Farah says is limited, and that will be the last of the SS. In 2016, Chevrolet sold 3013 SS cars, according to Automotive News, up slightly from 2895 in 2015. Aside from the car’s participation in NASCAR, there wasn’t much marketing or advertising to get the word out. But sales, which weren’t expected to be high in the first place, are not the reason production is ending.

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The SS is based on the GM Australia Holden Commodore platform and is built in Australia. As we’ve previously reported, GM decided to shutter Holden production in Australia by 2018, thus ending SS production as well. Those hoping for any sort of special last edition will be let down. No such plans are in the cards. As for some sort of new rear-wheel-drive V-8 sedan replacement? That seems unlikely.

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HSV GTSR 2017 Para marcar a despedida do antigo Commodore a Holden Special Vehicles, divisão de perfomance da marca australiana que pertence à General Motors, preparou versões especiais com muita cavalaria. A partir de 2018 o sedã de grande porte será derivado de um modelo da Opel, então essa é a chance dos puristas  se despedirem em grande estilo. O GTSR tem visual impactante e motorzão V8 6.2 de 591 cv. Transmissão manual ou automática de seis marchas. Além desse da foto, a HSV preparou o  GTSR Maloo (picape ) e o GTSR W1, um sedã ainda mais nervoso. Rodos trazem para-choque dianteiro com desenho agressivo e grandes entradas de ar, luzes diurnas de led e para-lamas alargados. #CarroESporteClube #Holden #HSV #GTSR http://ift.tt/2loHAcD