Following Cadillac releasing powertrain spec for the 2015 ATS long-wheel-base version, now we also get a side profile comparison between the ATS sedan and the ATS-L, as shown below. The ATS-L has a 3.35-in longer wheelbase than the standard version.
Below are two more live photos of the 2015 ATS-L.
Recently (mid-July), Honda upper management has green-lighted the S2000 successor project.
The S2000 successor is developed alongside the new Acura NSX, at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio. Below are information we got at this moment:
– Carbonfiber and aluminium car frame construction
– Mid-engine layout
– Turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine plus an electric motor
– Total combined power output: approx. 365 hp
– 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
– RWD only
– Scheduled on sale date: fall/winter 2017
Below is image of the previous generation S2000.
Today Cadillac announced detailed powertrain spec for the upcoming LWB ATS. Currently this ATS-L is only available in Chinese market.
Two engine options will be offered, they are both using the turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine:
ATS-L 25T: 227 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque
ATS-L 28T: 275 hp, 295 lb-ft of torque
Please note that the ATS-L 28T has higher output (3 hp more) than the US market 2014 ATS sedan equipped with the same engine, which outputs 272 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque; it also has higher horsepower than the 2015 ATS coupe, which is 272 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Regardless of the engine option, they are all mated to GM’s 6-speed automatic transmission...
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Our Mazda insider told us that, the Japanese auto maker is planning to build the next generation of the CX-9 SUV, in China.
Please do not be confuse that, Mazda will still assemble the CX-9 in Hiroshima, Japan, for other markets in the world, including the US. Currently the plan is to make the CX-9 for Chinese market only. It is the first time that the Mazda CX-9 be build outside of Japan.
Mazda has two factories in China: one is the FAW Mazda Motor, another one is the Chang’an Ford Mazda, both are joint ventures between Chinese auto companies and the Mazda Motor Corporation...
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On July 25th, the last unit of the Lexus IS-F rolled off its assembly line at the Lexus Tahara plant.
During its 7-year life span, approximately 12,000 units are build. Currently there is no successor model planned for the new generation of IS series. However with the brand’s ambitious V8 engine plans, and also upcoming new F-variant models, I believe the IS-F will be revived for the new IS sedan.
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