• Ousted Renault exec named new Peugeot CEO

    November 26, 2013
    France’s Peugeot-Citroën has confirmed ex-Renault Chief Operating Officer (COO) Carlos Tavares will join its board of management next January in order to assist CEO Philippe Varin in the last few months of his career in the auto industry. Tavares will take over as CEO late next year when 61-year old Varin retires.

    When he becomes CEO, 55-year old Tavares will face the Herculean task of expanding Peugeot-Citroën’s operations outside of the depressed European market in order return it to profitability. The automaker is in dire need of cash and it is mulling a controversial alliance with China’s Dongfeng in order to stay afloat. PSA’s existing alliance with General Motors is crumbling, and the French government stands ready to bail out the ailing automaker as a last resort in an effort to preserve jobs.

    Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, Tavares’ boss for years, has not openly commented on the matter but reports circulating around the French media indicate Tavares has silently promised not recruit any of his former Renault colleagues at Peugeot.
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  • Refreshed Toyota Camry coming next year

    November 26, 2013
    The best-selling car in America will be refreshed next year as part of Toyota’s bid to keep the Camry sedan in first place in the sales race.

    Set to arrive as an early 2015 model year, the refreshed Camry won’t be a full-scale redesign, but it will receive “significant attention” said Toyota sales head Bill Fay in an interview with Bloomberg.

    Toyota has rarely treated previous iterations of the Camry to a major update during what is typically a six-year model run, but the midsize sedan market has become significantly more competitive over the last few years. Camry will almost certainly emerge as the strongest-selling midsize four-door in 2013, but analysts are less confident about Toyota’s ability to stay on top next year.

    Toyota feels differently.

    “We’ll make some effort through the collective team to keep it No. 1 next year,” Fay said.

    The current Camry went on sale for the 2012 model year and it has remained only lightly changed through the 2014 model year.

    While Toyota is remaining mum on just when the updated 2015 Camry will arrive, it will probably debut at one of the first two major auto shows next year – that either means Detroit’s North American International Auto Show in January or the Chicago Auto Show about a month later. Toyota is one of the few automakers that regularly debuts a new or refreshed vehicle in Chicago, so it’s possible that the Camry will bow there.<![CDATA[
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  • Bigger MINI models on the way?

    November 26, 2013

    The flexible new BMW Group platform that debuted in the 2015 MINI Cooper may pave the way for MINI models larger than the current Countryman crossover.

    Speaking with Britain’s Autocar, MINI sales and marketing boss Ian Robertson explained that new Cooper’s FWD platform — which will underpin all future MINI models as well as BMW’s next 1-Series and upcoming MPV – will let the brand be “far more adventurous” with future models.

    “The small car segment is growing at around twice the speed of the rest of the segments combined, so there are clearly opportunities,” said Robertson. “That opens opportunities, some of which may surprise you. The Countryman is 4m 17cm and when we launched it we were very conscious that we had to remain true to the Mini brand. But sales of 100,000 Countrymans a year show that it has been a success, and that we are capable of more.

    “I do think there is a size limit. I’m not sure we could sell a 5m Mini. But so long as we remain true to the principles of it being very much an urban car, with a good turning circle, a decent size to park and so on then I think there are areas we can explore.

    Aside from a potential upsized model, rumors have suggested that other future MINIs could include a four-door version of the 2015 Cooper, a Cooper sedan aimed at the Chinese market, and a sports car to replace the slow-selling Coupe and Roadster models.

    A smaller MINI like the Rocketman concept isn’t likely to become a reality, however. Roberston revealed that the business case for such a model — which would require the development of an all-new platform — simply isn’t there at present.

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  • Confirmed: Chevrolet Colorado to get manual transmission

    November 26, 2013

    Turns out that General Motors neglected to mention a particularly interesting detail when it unveiled the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado last week: the bowtie brand’s new midsize pickup will be offered with a manual transmission.

    Available only on entry-level WT extended cab 2WD models equipped with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, GM feels the stick shift will likely be a low take-rate item, but one that could ultimately help draw a broader swath of buyers into showrooms.

    “If you look at the past data, [the manual transmission] probably not a financially sound decision,” GM North America President Mark Reuss told Automotive News. “But we’re creating something here that hasn’t been created before. So we’re going to take some risks.

    While the manual will be a decidedly limited-availability option on the Colorado, the other players in the midsize pickup segment — the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier — offer a three-pedal setup in a much wider range of bodystyles, trim levels and engines.

    Aside from the row-your-own option, GM may also cater to pickup enthusiasts with a new Colorado variant positioned as more of a hard-core off-roader than the Z71 trim level.

    “The dealers already have been asking for an off-road model,” said Jeff Luke, General Motors’ top truck engineer. “We’re considering it.”

    While Luke didn’t provide any concrete details concerning the all-terrain Colorado, it would likely be modeled after the ZR2 trim level of the Chevy S-10, which featured additional ground clearance, strengthened axles, tougher shocks and specialized tires.

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  • Fiat unveils Dart-based, China-only subcompact hatchback

    November 25, 2013
    Fiat has unveiled the new Ottimo hatchback at the Guangzhou Motor Show that is taking place right now in China.

    The Ottimo (a word that means “excellent” in Italian) is based on the four-door Viaggio sedan, which is essentially a Dodge Dart with a bespoke front end sold exclusively on the Chinese market. In its transition from a sedan to a hatchback, the Viaggio gains a model-specific front bumper with a smaller, more upscale-looking radiator grille adorned by chrome trim. The sculpted hatch and the tail lamps draw inspiration from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the hatchback that the Dart and the Viaggio both trace their roots to.

    Interior pictures are not available but the sedan’s dashboard will likely be carried over unchanged to the hatchback. Fiat will put a big emphasis on state-of-the-art technology in order to lure younger, trend-conscious buyers into showrooms, and the hatchback will be offered with the automaker’s latest touch screen-based infotainment system.

    Mechanically, the hatchback will be offered with two versions of Fiat’s widely-used 1.4-liter four-cylinder gas-burning engine rated at 120 and 150 horsepower, respectively. A five-speed manual will come standard and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic will be offered at an extra cost.

    At the time of writing Dodge is not planning on offering a two-box version of the Dart in the United States because buyers have a tendency to shun hatchbacks, but the car could make a late appearance in Fiat’s European lineup.

    Built in China, the hatchback will help Fiat reach its ambitious goal of selling 300,000 cars a year on the world’s largest automaker. So far, its efforts have been in vain

  • Audi to launch A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid in 2015

    November 25, 2013
    Audi has announced it will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the A3 Sportback sub-compact hatchback across the United States in 2015.

    Previewed by a thinly-veiled concept that bowed in Geneva earlier this year, the A3 Sportback e-tron will be powered by a heavily-modified 1.4-liter TFSI engine and a compact 100-horsepower electric motor integrated into a brand-new six-speed gearbox called e-S tronic. Combined, the two power sources will send 201 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels.

    The driver will be able to choose whether the car is running on gasoline, on electricity or on both by flicking a switch on the center console.

    When driven conservatively, the e-tron will return 156 mpg in a mixed European cycle and emits just 35 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Alternatively, the hatchback will be able to operate on electricity alone for 31 miles at speeds of up to 80 mph.

    If fuel economy is not a concern, the electric motor will provide a power boost that will enable the e-tron to reach 62 mph from a stop in 7.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 137 mph.

    Audi will publish a full set of details about the 2015 A3 e-tron closer to its on-sale date. Pricing information is not available, but expect it to be priced near the top of the A3 lineup.

    The e-tron will be the only A3 hatchback sold in the United States. All other models – including diesel-burning TDI-badged variants and 296-horsepower S versions – will only be available as a four-door sedan.

  • Review: 2014 BMW 320i

    November 24, 2013

    Only in the last few decades has BMW cultivated a high-end image; step back into the brand’s early days as a mainstream automaker in North America and you’ll find simple, pure sporty cars devoid of the luxury trappings now expected from a premium German brand.

    In a lot of ways, the brand’s entry-level 320i model harks back to that era — but that’s not necessarily what BMW has intended.

    Slotting in below the 328i at $32,750, the 320i saves buyers about $4,500 – but its real purpose is to lure in those interested in leasing a new BMW. Blessed with the deservedly high residual values that come with the brand’s blue and white roundel badge, the 320i can be yours for three years for a relatively low payment every month.

    But is it worth it? We slipped behind the wheel to find out.

    What is it?

    Visually indistinguishable from the brand’s 328i, the 320i has been detuned to 180 horsepower and 200 lb-ft. of torque, figures down 60 ponies and 55 torquies, respectively. Both vehicles use essentially the same 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged four-cylinder mated to either a six-speed manual or the no-cost eight-speed automatic fitted to our tester.

    Although our tester was a rear-wheel-drive model, BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive is optional for an extra $2,000.

    Just a handful of 320i flavors are available, the spiciest of which is the $1,300 Sport Package fitted to our test car. Comprising the expected tightened suspension, performance tires and more bolstered seats, its most appealing element might be its thick-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel.

    Otherwise, the 320 is arguably more notable for what it lacks than what features it gives buyers. Our tester came optioned up with navigation and a split-folding rear seat, but it lacked power-adjustable heated leather-wrapped seats, a moonroof, auto-dimming mirrors and even an alarm system.

    What’s it up against?

    The 320i squares off directly against the Audi A4 2.0T, Cadillac ATS, Mercedes-Benz C250, Volvo S60 T5, Infiniti G37 and Lexus IS 250.

    What does it look like?

    Immediately recognizable by its twin-kidney grille snout, the 3-Series helped usher in a new design element that is making its way across the rest of BMW’s lineup. An extension on the inboard side of the car’s headlamps and the outboard side of the chrome kidney grille links the two together.

    Not only does the look add complexity, it makes the car look a little lower and wider even as its hood height has increased to comply with pedestrian safety standards in Europe.

    From the side, the 3-Series’ longer wheelbase compared to its predecessors is well hidden. At the rear, the frumpy look of the last generation’s tail lamps and trunk lid have been replaced by more organic, flowing lines. In fact, we think the 3-Series looks almost too much like the larger 5-Series from astern. One plus, however, is that BMW has seen fit to wrap even its entry-level model’s tailpipe with a chrome finisher.

    And on the inside?

    BMW added a little design flair to its smallest sedan range with its most recent redesign, but you’d barely know that from the coal black scheme in our test car. Opting for the Sport Package added a black headliner, too — and with no sunroof on board to break things up, it’s very dark inside. Somewhat relieving the look — but not necessarily imparting an upmarket feel — was our tester’s silver-painted plastic trim. Glossy wood is optional.

    If the interior is a little dour and downmarket for a BMW, at least it is highly functional. BMW put extra effort into making sure that every switch and knob was easy to reach and operate from the firm, well-bolstered driver’s throne. Although our tester’s vinyl-covered seats were manually-operated, they did have power adjustable bolsters to fit a wider (pun intended) set of bodies. It’s not that we mind the lack of luxuries, it’s that we think our tester’s list price should warrant their inclusion.

    Grip the three-spoke steering wheel and you’ll see clear, simple gauges with a nice LCD screen below to reveal trip computer functions. Another high-resolution screen pokes from the top of the dash like an iPad; its placement was as well-liked as it was hated. It seems that nobody can agree.

    One consensus, however, was that the screen is much easier to operate thanks to an updated version of BMW’s iDrive infotainment. Although still more cumbersome to sort through than Mercedes-Benz’s COMAND system, iDrive is leaps and bounds ahead of where it used to be and it now boasts a touchpad on top of the control knob for some data entry.

    Another plus is the 3-Series’ newfound space. There’s plenty of room for rear seat passengers and even the trunk is usably arranged, even though the space-robbing hinges seem a little downmarket.

    But does it go?

    Not as fast as the 328i, no. With the power deficit and only a small weight loss going on, that was to be expected. Still, the 320i provides reasonable thrust; just a few generations ago, it would have been considered among the quicker in its class.

    That’s due primarily to the wide torque band, which comes on full steam not far off of idle. Credit also should be given to the fast-shifting eight-speed automatic, a gearbox the 320i shares with many other BMWs. Almost uncannily smooth, it it is also rapid to downshift when needed.

    The 320i offers three driving modes — Eco Pro, which dials back the throttle and, annoyingly, the air conditioning compressor, Normal, and gear-holding Sport. We found Normal to be pretty adequate, but Sport brought back some of that BMW zest from years gone by. Unfortunately, the 320i also includes BMW’s start/stop system, which kills the engine at traffic lights but violently fires it back up as soon as the brake is released. Moreover, the system locks the steering wheel, meaning drivers can’t move the tiller until they’ve let the brake go. The good news is that the system can be turned off with the press of a button — and BMW dealers can set the default mode to off.

    We wish the same could be said about the 320i’s steering, which is fast and direct but essentially lacking in the tactile road feel that once distinguished BMWs from their brethren. The 320i corners as well as any other 3-Series and grip is terrific, but there’s something a little bland about the way it goes about its business.

    On the other hand, it proved a mostly serene and solid road warrior on the highway. Aside from some wind rush around the side mirrors, it’s fairly quiet. The suspension is buttoned down, giving the car a planted feel even over the roughest pavement we could find. There’s the feeling of more suspension travel than the last-generation 3-Series, but we were generally satisfied with the way the underpinnings went about their business.

    Speaking of highway cruising, we managed to net exactly the 24/36 mpg the EPA suggests — although it’s worth noting that the 320i requires premium fuel.

    Leftlane’s bottom line

    As a list price value proposition, the 320i comes up short — it’s simply too expensive for the relatively low performance and stingy specification it provides.

    But at the right lease payment, the 320i still shines as a BMW. Ultimately not as entertaining as its predecessors, it is more comfortable, roomier and better refined than ever before. For most buyers, that’s all they could ask.

    2014 BMW 320i base price, $32,750. As tested, $37,600.

    Sport Package, $1,300; Navigation, $2,150; Split-folding rear seat, $475; Destination, $925.

  • Fisker finds new owner, declares bankruptcy

    November 24, 2013
    The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it has sold ailing Fisker and nearly all of its tangible and intellectual assets to a Delaware-based company called Hybrid Technology.

    Founded less than a month ago by Hong Kong-based investor Richard Li, Hybrid Technology purchased Fisker’s carcass for roughly $25 million, $139 million less than the total amount of taxpayer money pumped into the automaker by the DOE over the past couple of years.  The DOE is nonetheless satisfied with the sale because it has obtained a written commitment from Hybrid Technology to move production of the plug-in hybrid Karma sedan from Finland to the United States, and to keep the company’s research and development center in California.

    To facilitate the transfer of ownership and make sure Fisker’s creditors and suppliers get paid, the automaker has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a California court.  Further details about the proceedings were not published, and key parties surrounding the matter declined to elaborate.

    Hybrid Technology refused to comment on what the future holds for Fisker and whether company founder Henrik Fisker has a stake in Hybrid Technology.  Reports indicate Li will try to make Fisker profitable in the short run by resuming production of the Karma before turning his attention to new models like the Atlantic and the Surf.  

    A vast majority of Fisker’s upcoming models will be powered by a gasoline-electric hybrid, and Fisker will continue to provide Karma bodies to Bob Lutz’s VL Automotive.

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  • BMW’s China-only sub-brand unveils first EV

    November 24, 2013
    BMW’s China-only Zinoro sub-brand has published a full set of details about its first model, a re-badged BMW X1 powered by an all-electric drivetrain.

    Called 1E, the crossover shares most of its sheetmetal with the aforementioned X1 but its front end features a model-specific bumper and a two-slat radiator grille that prominently displays Zinoro’s round emblem.  Out back, the 1E ditches the X1′s two-piece tail lamps in favor of smaller one-piece units while gaining a more sculpted hatch.

    The story is different inside the crossover, where the bulk of the cockpit is lifted straight from the BMW parts bin.  The 1E features a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and an instrument cluster consisting of two analog gauges.  Automatic climate control, navigation, heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers come standard. ÂÂ

    Power comes from a 170-horsepower, 184 lb-ft. electric motor mounted on the rear axle, a setup that chops four cubic feet of cargo from the X1′s already limited 14.8 cubic feet.  Hooked up to a lithium-ion battery pack, the motor can power the 1E for 93 miles at speeds of up to 80 mph.  The pack can be fully recharged in seven and a half hours when plugged into a regular household outlet.

    The 1E is largely an experimental vehicle and customers will only be able to rent the vehicle from authorized Zinoro dealers in Beijing and Shanghai.  The monthly cost of renting the crossover has not been calculated yet but it will include registration, insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance.

    The Zinoro 1E will arrive in the aforementioned showrooms before the end of next year.  It will be built in China in a factory operated jointly by BMW and local partner Brilliance, and at the time of writing the two companies do not plan on offering the battery-powered crossover in Europe or in the United States.<![CDATA[
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  • Renault previews rally-ready Clio subcompact

    November 24, 2013
    France’s Renault has lifted the veil off of a rally-ready variant of its popular Clio subcompact.  Called Clio Renaultsport R3T, the car is aimed largely at amateur racers looking to participate in rally events across Europe on a relatively low budget.

    In its transition from a family hauler to a rally car, the Clio gains a beefier suspension designed by Sachs, bigger brakes built by PFC, an air scoop on the roof and side windows made out of Plexiglas.  Pictures of the interior are not available but Renault says the car is fitted with two bucket seats, a full roll cage, a digital instrument cluster and a fire extinguisher.  Alloy wheels wrapped with all-terrain tires round out the modifications.

    The R3T is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that sends 200 horsepower and 177 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox.  Shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel are available at an extra cost.  Fitted with Cosworth electronics, the engine has been thoroughly modified to handle rally duties but Renault is keeping technical details under wraps until a later date.

    The rally-going Clio is capable of reaching 62 mph from a stop in 6.7 seconds and going on to a top speed of 143 mph.  

    The Clio Renaultsport R3T will be approved to race in the FIA’s R3 class in the second half of next year.  Pricing information will be revealed closer to its on-sale date.<![CDATA[
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