According to Motor Trend GM executives have been planning the next-generation (C7) Corvette since 2007 and have considered front-, mid-, and rear-engine layouts. The car was originally planned for the 2011 model year but will likely launch as a 2012 model. It may be delayed further, depending on the scope of upcoming CAFE regulations.
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette
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The C7 will reportedly feature a new next-gen small block from GM that will include technologies like direct injection, aluminum block and heads and a revised combustion system. The engine will retain the class pushrod configuration and will be reduced in size to only 5.5L. Despite the smaller displacement, the new V8 will produce more horsepower than the current LS3. Currently estimates put the horsepower at 440 hp. The engine for the C7 will be part of the new $890 million small block engine program that will be used in vehicles across the GM lineup.
General Motors has cancelled the planned replacement for the GMT900 SUVs.
The automotive press has speculated that the Escalade nameplate may move to the Lambda crossover platform.
However, GM has announced it has resumed work on its fullsize SUV's. Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
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Cadillac Escalade
The Lambda based Cadillac will still go into production however, to compliment the new Escalade.
On February 13, 2010 according to a report on Autoblog.com, GM has reissued an redesign on the GM fullsize SUV lineup, including the Escalade, for a 2013 release due to increased SUV sales.
The Mazda 3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan) is a compact car manufactured in Japan by the Mazda Motor Corporation. It was introduced for the 2004 model year, replacing the Mazda Familia (323 or Protegé in export markets). A more performance-oriented version of the Mazda3 is marketed as Mazdaspeed3 in North America and Mazda3 MPS in Europe.
he QX also features the updated Infiniti hard drive based navigation system with an 8 inch high-resolution VGA display. Infiniti' keyless SmartAccess with an "Intelligent Remote" key is standard along with 8 airbags including knee airbags for driver and front passenger as well as second row side torso airbags, the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) is standard, while the Pre-Collision System (PCS),Vehicle Dynamic Control (Electronic stability control) systems and Lane Departure Warning System are available options.