http://www.webremix.info/ Webremix : all the web new, remixed webremix.info http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/new-stratos-doa-neo-alpine-possible/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/">Design/Style</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/">Luxury</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-stratos-shows-itself/#photo-3644280"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/lancia-stratos-628.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Stick a fork in it. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia%20stratos/">New Stratos</a> is done. Reports kicking around the web have confirmed <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ferrari">Ferrari</a> has put the nix on any hopes of a production run. As you may recall, the New Stratos prototype was built off of the bones of a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ferrari f430">Ferrari F430</a> . Pininfarina supplied the vehicle's carbon fiber skin, and Ferrari CEO <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/Luca di Montezemolo">Luca di Montezemolo</a> was so taken with the project that he personally put down a hot lap in the wedge. That affection was fleeting, however. The minds behind the New Stratos have reportedly confirmed Ferrari doesn't want to cooperate with any company that could build a direct competitor to its products.<br /> <br /> Listen closely and you'll hear the sound of our hearts breaking, bit by bit. There is some good news in all this gloom, however. The group behind the New Stratos has begun talks with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/renault">Renault</a> , and the French manufacturer may be keen to let the company craft a new take on the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/alpine/">Alpine A110 Berlinette</a> . Game on.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/new-stratos-doa-neo-alpine-possible/">New Stratos DOA, neo Alpine possible?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/new-stratos-doa-neo-alpine-possible/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20140190/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/new-stratos-doa-neo-alpine-possible/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/new-stratos-doa-neo-alpine-possible/ 2012-01-04T18:00:00Z http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2011/11/firth-still-getting-used-to-stardom?fromrss=1 <p>Actor Colin Firth attends the 68th Venice film festival at Lancia Cafe on September 5, 2011 in Venice, Italy.</p> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:39:22 GMT http://www.topix.net/world/italy/2011/11/firth-still-getting-used-to-stardom?fromrss=1 2011-11-26T15:39:22Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/fiat-group-bringing-bagful-of-new-models-to-bologna-motor-show/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/misc-auto-shows/">Misc. Auto Shows</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/racing/">Racing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/abarth-special-editions-for-2011-bologna-motor-show/#photo-4627096"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/595-competizioneweb.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Of all the major international auto shows on the calendar each year, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bologna+motor+show/">Bologna Motor Show</a> may not rank among the most important. But it is vital for the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> Group, whose numerous brands make up more than just one lion's share of the Italian auto industry. As such, it's not a show for Fiat to take lightly, and this year, it's coming with a whole mess of new debuts.<br /> <br /> Discounting <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/maserati">Maserati</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ferrari">Ferrari</a> (who kind of do their own thing), the Fiat Group divisions are displaying a freshly facelifted version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/sedici">Fiat Sedici</a> , a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/500">Fiat 500</a> Nation Limited Edition, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ypsilon">Lancia Ypsilon</a> Black&amp;Red edition and four new specials from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/abarth">Abarth</a> .<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-sedici/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/2012-fiat-sediciweb.jpg" /></a> Six years since its launch, the Sedici (Italian for Sixteen, the product of 4x4 - also known as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/suzuki/sx4/">Suzuki SX4</a> ) has been been treated to a minor facelift. Available in three trim levels, buyers can choose between a 120-horsepower 1.6-liter four or a 135-hp 2.0 MultiJet diesel in either front-wheel drive or selectable all-wheel drive.<br /> <br /> The Fiat 500 Nation Limited Edition will be offered in both hatchback and convertible versions, of which a suitable 500 examples of each will be offered. The American version of the hatchback is painted blue with Stars &amp; Stripes graphics, while the cabrio comes in white with similar graphics and a red roof.<br /> <br /> The Black&amp;Red edition of the Lancia Ypsilon, meanwhile, is distinguished by four color choices - two reds, a black and a two-tone black and red scheme - with either 69-hp 1.2-liter gasoline engine or a 95-hp turbodiesel.<br /> <br /> Finally, Abarth is coming to Bologna in full force with four special editions. The 595 Turismo and Competizione models pack a 160-hp version of the Abarth's 1.4-liter turbo four with two flavors of style. The 695 Assetto Corse takes 205 horsepower to the track, while the Punto Scorpione packs a 180-hp 1.4-liter four for a 7.5-second sprint to 62 mph, distinguished by matte-on-gloss black finish and a special snowboard in an edition limited to 99 examples.<br /> <br /> An additional &quot;by Abarth&quot; package is also on offer for the Fiat 500 TwinAir that offers some of the visual excitement of an all-out Abarth performance model without modification to the 85-hp two-cylinder engine.<br /> <br /> Like what you see? Check out all the images in the high-resolution galleries - one above, one below and two more after the jump - along with the plethora of press releases detailing each of these new debuts.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/fiat-group-bringing-bagful-of-new-models-to-bologna-motor-show/">Continue reading <em>Fiat Group bringing bagful of new models to Bologna Motor Show</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/fiat-group-bringing-bagful-of-new-models-to-bologna-motor-show/">Fiat Group bringing bagful of new models to Bologna Motor Show</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/fiat-group-bringing-bagful-of-new-models-to-bologna-motor-show/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20111401/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/fiat-group-bringing-bagful-of-new-models-to-bologna-motor-show/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/fiat-group-bringing-bagful-of-new-models-to-bologna-motor-show/ 2011-11-22T00:00:00Z http://justjared.buzznet.com/?p=680289 Ziyi Zhang is pretty in pink as she is honored during the 6th International Rome Film Festival on Friday (November 4) in Rome, Italy. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ziyi Zhang Each year, Italian car manufacturer Lancia, one of the leading sponsors of the festival, honors an artist with the most talent, charisma, and personality. Ziyi, [...] Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:20:00 GMT http://justjared.buzznet.com/?p=680289 2011-11-06T09:20:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/24/chrysler-signs-on-as-official-car-of-the-nfl-in-the-uk/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/marketing-advertising/">Marketing/Advertising</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/uk/">UK</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chrysler-official-car-of-nfl-in-the-uk/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/web628chrysler-nfl.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Football is big in the UK, but when the Brits talk about football, they're referring to what we call soccer. Even so, American football has its fans in Great Britain, and not just when Peter Griffin got traded from the New England Patriots to the London Silly-Nannies or when the Marines stationed at our embassy get the night off to watch the big game.<br /> <br /> In fact, the Chicago Bears faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, not at Soldier Field in Illinois or Raymond James Stadium in Florida, but at Wembley Stadium in London. It was the fifth NFL International Series game played there in as many years at the venue that's used to hosting the other kind of football.<br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/web250chrysler-nfl-1319482558.jpg" /> It's the kind of opportunity an American automaker trying to make a name for itself in the UK couldn't pass up. And since <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ford">Ford</a> is well established there and GM is represented by its local brand <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/vauxhall">Vauxhall</a> , that could only mean one company: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> . While <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> markets Chrysler models in continental Europe, the inverse is the case in the UK, where the American brand has a better reputation than its Italian counterpart.<br /> <br /> And so Chrysler was there in full force as the Official Car of the NFL (in the UK), sponsoring the International Series (as well as the Super Bowl broadcast there), displaying the new Chrysler <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ypsilon">Ypsilon</a> and transporting VIPs around in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/voyager">Grand Voyagers</a> . The arrangement follows a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/06/mercedes-benz-snags-naming-rights-to-louisiana-superdome/">similar announcement</a> between <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/mercedes-benz">Mercedes-Benz</a> and the New Orleans Saints that saw the German luxury automaker acquire the naming rights to the Louisiana Superdome.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/24/chrysler-signs-on-as-official-car-of-the-nfl-in-the-uk/">Continue reading <em>Chrysler signs on as Official Car of the NFL... in the UK?</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/24/chrysler-signs-on-as-official-car-of-the-nfl-in-the-uk/">Chrysler signs on as Official Car of the NFL... in the UK?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/24/chrysler-signs-on-as-official-car-of-the-nfl-in-the-uk/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20088324/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/24/chrysler-signs-on-as-official-car-of-the-nfl-in-the-uk/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:58:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/24/chrysler-signs-on-as-official-car-of-the-nfl-in-the-uk/ 2011-10-24T14:58:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/23/overseas-only-chrysler-300c-wagon-killed-off/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/carbuying/">Car Buying</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/dodge/">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rumormill/">Rumormill</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/259677/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/2007-chrysler-300c-srt8-touring-opt.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Well, we can all stop <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/16/is-dodge-mulling-a-magnum-successor/">hoping for a new </a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/">Dodge</a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/16/is-dodge-mulling-a-magnum-successor/"> Magnum</a> .<br /> <br /> Chrysler-Lancia CEO Saad Chebab told <em>Autocar</em> that there will be no Touring version of the redesigned <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/300/">Chrysler 300</a> built for Europe, saying that wagon sales in the U.S. are not robust enough to justify development costs for a five-door version of the platform. If Europe isn't getting a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> wagon, we certainly aren't going to see a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/">Dodge</a> version here.<br /> <br /> The previous-generation <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/charger/">Dodge Charger</a> and Chrysler 300 both spawned wagon variants, the Dodge Magnum for the U.S. market and the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/06/just-for-fun-chrysler-300c-srt8-touring/">Chrysler 300 Touring</a> overseas. The Magnum was never a hot seller, though it had its fans - <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/09/in-the-autoblog-garage-2007-dodge-magnum-srt8-is-bad-to-the-bon/">ourselves included</a> - and <em>Autocar</em> says the 300 wagon was popular both in the U.K. and on mainland Europe.<br /> <br /> But with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/">Fiat</a> calling the shots now and post-bankruptcy budgets at Chrysler still tight, we're guessing any money that could have been spent putting a new Magnum on the road went elsewhere. Like <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-brings-rebadged-chrysler-models-to-join-facelifted-delta/">rebadging the 300</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/">other Chryslers</a> as <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancias</a> .<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/23/overseas-only-chrysler-300c-wagon-killed-off/">Overseas-only Chrysler 300C wagon killed off</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/23/overseas-only-chrysler-300c-wagon-killed-off/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20087611/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/23/overseas-only-chrysler-300c-wagon-killed-off/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:58:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/23/overseas-only-chrysler-300c-wagon-killed-off/ 2011-10-23T14:58:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/carbuying/">Car Buying</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/minivans/">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-voyager/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/lancia-voyager.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> The <a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> -<a href="http://autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> merger has already spawned some nicely <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/">badge-engineered Chryslers for the U.K. market</a> , and now comes payback. The 2012 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> Voyager goes on sale in Europe this month, and if it looks like a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/town+and+country/">Chrysler Town &amp; Country</a> Limited, well, that's because it is.<br /> <br /> Save for some rather tastefully applied badging identifying the upscale Italian brand - and the removal of the TC's chrome bodyside molding - we're hard pressed to see much difference between the U.S. and Euro versions of the people mover, at least on the surface. Underhood, however, Lancia will be offering a 2.8-liter common rail turbodiesel that's unavailable in the States.<br /> <br /> While the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/">diesel</a> is only rated at a meager 163 horsepower, its 265 pound-feet of torque is more than the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/13/chryslers-flexible-new-pentastar-v6/">Pentastar V6</a> gasoline engine, which is also an option overseas. Fiat says the diesel Voyager is good for 30 miles per gallon in the European combined cycle; the 283-horsepower Pentastar manages just 22 mpg in this application.<br /> <br /> This would be the place where we would normally grumble about not getting the diesel version here in the U.S., but we're not going to do that this time. After all, it's just a Chrysler minivan. See the full press release after the break.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/">Continue reading <em>How do you say &quot;Chrysler minivan&quot; in Italian? &quot;Lancia Voyager&quot;</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/">How do you say &quot;Chrysler minivan&quot; in Italian? &quot;Lancia Voyager&quot;</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20086325/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/20/how-do-you-say-chrysler-minivan-in-italian-lancia-voyager/ 2011-10-20T21:00:00Z http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204346104576639083081847082.html?mod=rss_europe_whats_news Saad Chehab, the head of Fiat's Chrysler and Lancia brands, is aiming to convince European drivers that Chrysler sedans imported from North America are worthy alternatives to Audis or BMWs. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:19:21 GMT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204346104576639083081847082.html?mod=rss_europe_whats_news 2011-10-19T09:19:21Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/16/sights-and-sounds-of-the-old-and-new-lancia-stratos-in-san-marin/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/">Motorsports</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/">Videos</a></p> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/new-lancia-stratos-video-628.jpg" /> <br /> <br /> There's nothing like Europe's enthusiasm for motorsports. While our nation's lawyers have cornered our high-horsepower endeavors into tri-ovals and road courses, Europeans have no problem setting up a few hay bales and handing over public streets to a slew of vintage rally kings for an exhibition of carbureted glory. Such was the case at the recent 2011 Rally Legend event in San Marino, Italy, where the town's quaint lanes were cleared for a pack of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia%20stratos/">Lancia Stratos HF</a> racers.<br /> <br /> The event also enjoyed a very special visitor: the newest interpretation of the epic wedge. A fan took the time to video a few passes by various racers, including the New Stratos, to give us all an idea of what the beast sounds like under a flogging. With 540 horsepower barking through eight very Italian cylinders, the New Stratos sounds like it looks; fantastic. Hit the jump to check out the clips for yourself.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/16/sights-and-sounds-of-the-old-and-new-lancia-stratos-in-san-marin/">Continue reading <em>Sights and sounds of the old and new Lancia Stratos in San Marino</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/16/sights-and-sounds-of-the-old-and-new-lancia-stratos-in-san-marin/">Sights and sounds of the old and new Lancia Stratos in San Marino</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/16/sights-and-sounds-of-the-old-and-new-lancia-stratos-in-san-marin/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20082139/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/16/sights-and-sounds-of-the-old-and-new-lancia-stratos-in-san-marin/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:01:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/16/sights-and-sounds-of-the-old-and-new-lancia-stratos-in-san-marin/ 2011-10-16T21:01:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/uk/">UK</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-chrysler-delta-0/"><img height="416" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/2012-chrysler-delta-lead-1317565410.jpg" width="628" /></a> <br /> <br /> The spawn of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> -<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/">Fiat</a> merger has made its way to the English market, in the form of the 2012 Chrysler Delta and 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon. If they look familiar, that's because these cars are cribbed directly from the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> range.<br /> <br /> The Ypsilon is available with Fiat's 0.9-liter TwinAir, which earned International Engine of the Year honors. If that's too small, there's a 1.2-liter four-pot and 1.3-liter turbodiesel available, as well. The Delta gets two different 1.4-liter options, including a 140-hp, 1.4-liter MultiAir four-cylinder. On top of the 1.4s, there are also 1.6- and 2.0-liter engines available.<br /> <br /> Both cars have just gone on sale in the UK, and Chrysler hopes these reworked Italians will improve the brand's meager share across Europe.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/">Continue reading <em>Chrysler shows off new Lancia-based Delta and Ypsilon models</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/">Chrysler shows off new Lancia-based Delta and Ypsilon models</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20071473/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/03/chrysler-shows-off-new-lancia-based-delta-and-ypsilon-models/ 2011-10-03T14:30:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt-2011/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/frankfurt-auto-show/">Frankfurt Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Here in the United States, we're slowly reaping the benefits of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> -<a href="http://autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> partnership. The adorable little <a href="http://autoblog.com/fiat/500">500</a> is starting to find homes across the country and much of the rest of the Chrysler lineup is about to get a healthy dose of Italian injection. Too bad, then, that we aren't exactly returning the favor to our European friends. After all, this new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/">Lancia Flavia Cabriolet</a> is just a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200+convertible/">Chrysler 200 Convertible</a> with a bit of Italian frosting.<br /> <br /> Still, the 200 Convertible is improved over the &quot;I'll take the bus, thanks&quot; Sebring convertible it replaces, and as it is in America, we can see it being a hot commodity among rental car companies throughout Europe. The much-improved <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200/">200 sedan</a> will not be joining its topless Flavia kin overseas.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt-2011/">Chrysler 200 Convertible gets Lancia-fied as the Flavia Cabrio</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:23:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt-2011/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20042355/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt-2011/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:23:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/lancia-flavia-cabrio-frankfurt-2011/ 2011-09-14T15:23:00Z http://justjared.buzznet.com/?p=667772 Emile Hirsch suits up in Hugo for the premiere of Killer Joe on Thursday (September 8) at Palazzo del Cinema in Venice, Italy. The 26-year-old actor stopped by the Lancia Cafe during the Venice Film Festival earlier in the day. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Emile Hirsch Killer Joe, a dark comedy-thriller from Oscar-winning director William [...] Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:50:44 GMT http://justjared.buzznet.com/?p=667772 2011-09-10T12:50:44Z http://justjared.buzznet.com/?p=667425 Emile Hirsch poses during a portrait session at the Lancia Cafe on Thursday (September 8) in Venice, Italy. The day before, the 26-year-old actor attended the Ciak Party during the Venice Film Festival, where he&rsquo;ll premiere his latest film, Killer Joe. Emile, who wore Aldo&rsquo;s &ldquo;Guilhelme&rdquo; in cognac, arrived in town earlier in the day. Killier Joe [...] Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:30:32 GMT http://justjared.buzznet.com/?p=667425 2011-09-08T20:30:32Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/frankfurt-auto-show/">Frankfurt Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-lines-up-for-20ll-frankfurt-motor-show/#photo-4418188"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/lancia-flavia-cabrio-lead.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> &quot;Hello, Europe... are you ready to rock?&quot; &quot;We can't hear you!&quot; &quot;We said... 'Are you READY TO ROCK?!'&quot; Well you're in luck, because it's nearly time to drop your tops and rock out to the all-new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/chrysler-200-sedan-staying-home-only-convertible-going-to-europ/">Lancia Flavia Cabrio</a> ! Ignore your American friends when they try to tell you it's just a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200+convertible/">Chrysler 200 Convertible</a> wearing <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia/">Lancia</a> badges, they're all just jealous.<br /> <br /> The Lancia Flavia Cabrio is set to make its debut at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/frankfurt-auto-show/">2011 Frankfurt Motor Show</a> , along with a host of other new Lancia products. The 175-horsepower 2.4-liter I4 and six-speed automatic transmission come standard, and will make sure to push your butt back into its fine, fine (optional) leather. Sure, you can use the whole seat... but you'll only <em>need</em> the edge.<br /> <br /> Check out the Lancia Flavia Cabrio in all its high-resolution glory in the gallery. There you'll also get to check out the new Thema, Voyager, Ypsilon and Delta. Rock on!<br /> <br /> <em>*Update: engine layout corrected to I4</em> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/">Continue reading <em>Chrysler 200 Convertible reborn as Lancia Flavia Cabrio for Frankfurt</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/">Chrysler 200 Convertible reborn as Lancia Flavia Cabrio for Frankfurt</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20033877/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:01:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/chrysler-200-convertible-reborn-as-lancia-flavia-cabrio-for-fran/ 2011-09-02T21:01:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/alfa-romeo-159-heading-for-the-edgy-dustbin-of-history/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/alfa-romeo/">Alfa Romeo</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-alfa-romeo-159/#photo-1370030"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/webalfa159.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Say what you will about the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/159">Alfa Romeo 159</a> , but it's arguably one of the most attractive sports sedans on the (foreign) market. And when it's gone, it will be missed. But gone is precisely what it will be soon, as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> group begins its gradual discontinuation.<br /> <br /> According to reports, production of the 159 has already ceased as the assembly plant in Naples where it's built is re-tooled for production of the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/panda">Fiat Panda</a> . The entire model line has reportedly disappeared from the order books in several keys markets, including the UK, while other markets continue offering the 159 from stockpiles built up ahead of the factory's temporary closure, but that means only four colors and one engine are available.<br /> <br /> The 159 was a model mired by its shortcomings from the get-go. Although the Giugiaro styling turned heads, its edgy front end made for pour aerodynamics. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/gm">GM</a> -sourced platform didn't serve the car well, and neither did its engines. And while it was originally engineered to meet U.S. regulations, the brand's return to the American market was pushed back time and time again, and is still yet to arrive.<br /> <br /> The departure of the 159 leaves a gaping hole in not only Alfa Romeo's but the entire Fiat group's line-up. Aside from the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/maserati/quattroporte">Maserati Quattroporte</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> -badged <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler">Chryslers</a> , the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/golf">Golf</a> -sized <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/giulietta">Alfa Giulietta</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/delta">Lancia Delta</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bravo">Fiat Bravo</a> hatchbacks now stand as the largest passenger vehicles the company offers. And with the 159's successor - expected to be dubbed <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/giulia">Giulia</a> - not expected until later in 2013, it looks to stay that way for another couple of years at least.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/alfa-romeo-159-heading-for-the-edgy-dustbin-of-history/">Alfa Romeo 159 heading for the edgy dustbin of history</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/alfa-romeo-159-heading-for-the-edgy-dustbin-of-history/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20032907/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/alfa-romeo-159-heading-for-the-edgy-dustbin-of-history/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:22:35 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/alfa-romeo-159-heading-for-the-edgy-dustbin-of-history/ 2011-09-01T22:22:35Z http://www.topix.net/autos/2011/08/was-this-italian-engine-modeled-after-johnny-5-from-short-circuit-engine-porn?fromrss=1 <p>The prototype Lancia Triflux engine was built by Abarth for rallying. The prototype Johnny 5 sentient robot was built for use by the U.S. military in the 1986 movie Short Circuit .</p> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:38:06 GMT http://www.topix.net/autos/2011/08/was-this-italian-engine-modeled-after-johnny-5-from-short-circuit-engine-porn?fromrss=1 2011-08-31T18:38:06Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/chrysler-200-sedan-staying-home-only-convertible-going-to-europ/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-chrysler-200-convertible-first-drive-0/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/chrysler-200-convertible.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/">Fiat</a> is getting ready to stick For Sale signs on the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200/">Chrysler 200</a> in the European market. However, it seems only the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/200+convertible/">200 Convertible</a> will be making the trip across the pond, where it will wear Lancia Flavia badging.<br /> <br /> Why is the sedan stuck stateside? Fiat executives find it too costly to add a diesel option, and feel the 200 sedan won't sell well without an oil-burning powerplant under the hood. The convertible, however, is viewed as an attractive offering (in a manner of speaking) despite the gas-only powerplant.<br /> <br /> Good news, American business travelers - you can now rent yourself a droptop Sebring 2.0 while jet-setting in Europe, too.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/chrysler-200-sedan-staying-home-only-convertible-going-to-europ/">Chrysler 200 sedan staying home, only convertible going to Europe</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:31:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/chrysler-200-sedan-staying-home-only-convertible-going-to-europ/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20029412/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/chrysler-200-sedan-staying-home-only-convertible-going-to-europ/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:31:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/chrysler-200-sedan-staying-home-only-convertible-going-to-europ/ 2011-08-29T23:31:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/ktm-x-bow-gets-a-roof-thinks-its-a-stratos-w-videos/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-x-bow-stratosferica/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/webktm-stratos.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> If you miss the classic wedge shape of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/stratos">Lancia Stratos</a> , there are a few things you can do about it. You could buy yourself a vintage example, which will set you back a pretty penny. Or you could have Pininfarina build you one based on a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ferrari">Ferrari</a> F430, and run the risk of legal action from Maranello. Or you could buy a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/x-bow">KTM X-Bow</a> and bring it to the creative folks at Montenergy.<br /> <br /> The Italian carrozzeria has developed a body kit for the Dallara-built carbon-fiber chassis called the Stratosferica that gives it the look of the Stratos with the handling of the Austrian motorbike company's four-wheeled track monster. The conversion will set you back 12,000 euros (around $17,300 USD), but a simpler canopy addition called the Monte Carlo is also available and will take you most of the way there for less cash.<br /> <br /> An engine upgrade is also available to boost the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/audi">Audi</a> -sourced TFSI four from 237 horsepower up to 310, which just sweetens the deal to a downright mouthwatering degree. Check it out in our galleries, or watch the pair of rudimentary video clips after the jump.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/ktm-x-bow-gets-a-roof-thinks-its-a-stratos-w-videos/">Continue reading <em>KTM X-Bow gets a roof, thinks it's a Stratos [w/videos]</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/ktm-x-bow-gets-a-roof-thinks-its-a-stratos-w-videos/">KTM X-Bow gets a roof, thinks it's a Stratos [w/videos]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/ktm-x-bow-gets-a-roof-thinks-its-a-stratos-w-videos/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20023985/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/ktm-x-bow-gets-a-roof-thinks-its-a-stratos-w-videos/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/23/ktm-x-bow-gets-a-roof-thinks-its-a-stratos-w-videos/ 2011-08-23T17:30:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-creates-unified-management-team-to-oversee-fiat-and-c/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hirings-firings/">Hirings/Firings/Layoffs</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/dodge/">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/jeep/">Jeep</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/alfa-romeo/">Alfa Romeo</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110728/ANE/110729846/1193"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/marchionne-lean-hand-gesture.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> &quot;We have now reached the right moment to step on the accelerator of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> -<a href="http://autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> integration,&quot; Sergio Marchionne said this week in a statement regarding his appointment of a single management team for both companies. According to <em>Automotive News</em> , four regional chiefs - North America, South America, Europe and Asia - will be in charge of Fiat and Chrysler effective September 1.<br /> <br /> Marchionne will retain his position as Chief Operating Officer for North America. Gianni Coda, Fiat's head of purchasing, will now run the operations in Europe, while Cledorvino Belini - formerly the head of Fiat Brazil - will take charge of South America. Michael Manley, head of <a href="http://autoblog.com/jeep">Jeep</a> , will oversee up Asia.<br /> <br /> The newly formed Group Executive Council (GEC) is the highest decision-making executive body within the company, outside of its Board of Directors. In addition to the four regional COOs, each individual brand will have its own head, consisting of Olivier Francois (Fiat), Lorenzo Sistino (commercial vehicles), Harald Wester (<a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/alfa+romeo">Alfa Romeo</a> /<a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/abarth">Abarth</a> /<a href="http://autoblog.com/maserati">Maserati</a> ), Saad Chehab (<a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/lancia">Lancia</a> /Chrysler), Michael Manley (Jeep) and Reid Bigland (<a href="http://autoblog.com/dodge">Dodge</a> ).<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-creates-unified-management-team-to-oversee-fiat-and-c/">Marchionne creates unified management team to oversee Fiat and Chrysler</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:33:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-creates-unified-management-team-to-oversee-fiat-and-c/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20003713/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-creates-unified-management-team-to-oversee-fiat-and-c/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:33:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-creates-unified-management-team-to-oversee-fiat-and-c/ 2011-07-28T21:33:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/trucks/">Truck</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/jeep/">Jeep</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/off-road/">Off-Road</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-2-8-crd/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/jeepwranglerusmade.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> In the wholly owned <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> stable are its eponymous brand, along with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia">Lancia</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/abarth">Abarth</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/maserati">Maserati</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/alfa+romeo">Alfa Romeo</a> - plus, as of relatively recently, all of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler">Chrysler</a> brands. According to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, of all of those brands, the one with the greatest global cachet is <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/jeep">Jeep</a> . Marchionne believes that Alfa had global chops as well, but Jeep remains &quot;first and foremost.&quot;<br /> <br /> And while Marchionne remains keen on creating global production synergies with his expanding automotive empire, there is at least one sacred cow. According to a new <em>Ward's Auto</em> report, the compulsively sweater-clad CEO has a few words that will make builders of the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo happy - he thinks the legendary SUV's American heritage is too important to risk assembling it in any other country. This is heartening news, as <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/growing-international-demand-for-jeep-wrangler-straining-toledo/">recent chatter</a> had referred to growing global demand putting a strain on the Ohio plant, leading some to think that a satellite production facility could be established elsewhere in the world.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/">Marchionne insists Jeep Wrangler to stay American-made</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:31:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20001581/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:31:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/marchionne-insists-jeep-wrangler-to-stay-american-made/ 2011-07-28T18:31:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/fiat-produces-two-millionth-panda-in-poland/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2-000-000th-fiat-panda/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/webfiat-panda-2mil.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Though the relaunch of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat">Fiat</a> in North America has centered around the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/fiat/500">500</a> , that's not the only model that the Italian automaker offers. Not by a long shot. And we're not even talking about rebadged <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/dodge">Dodge</a> models like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/14/fiat-pushing-chrysler-to-boost-freemont-journey-production/">Freemont/Journey</a> .<br /> <br /> Overseas, one of Fiat's most popular models has long been the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/panda">Panda</a> . The vehicle forms the basis upon which the Fiat 500, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ypsilon">Lancia Ypsilon</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ka">Ford Ka</a> are built, not to mention the Brazilian-market <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/fiat+uno/">Uno</a> , making it one of the company's most successful and proliferative platforms. But even on its own, the Panda is a success in its own right.<br /> <br /> In fact, the Panda has just reached its two-millionth unit built and sold, rolling off the line at Fiat's busy assembly plant in Tychy, Poland. The model in question (pictured above) is a red Panda Cross softroader with a 75-horsepower, 1.3-liter MultiJet diesel four - one of four engines offered across eight trim levels, in fifteen different colors with two drivetrain configurations. Follow the jump for the full press blast.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/fiat-produces-two-millionth-panda-in-poland/">Continue reading <em>Fiat produces two millionth Panda in Poland</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/fiat-produces-two-millionth-panda-in-poland/">Fiat produces two millionth Panda in Poland</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:01:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/fiat-produces-two-millionth-panda-in-poland/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19993530/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/fiat-produces-two-millionth-panda-in-poland/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:57:48 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/20/fiat-produces-two-millionth-panda-in-poland/ 2011-07-20T11:57:48Z http://www.topix.net/autos/2011/07/your-ridiculously-awesome-lancia-delta-evo-ii-wallpaper-is-here-car-porn?fromrss=1 <p>Our good friend Ed Callow , aka Torquespeak, captures all the exotics showing off in London.</p> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:51:55 GMT http://www.topix.net/autos/2011/07/your-ridiculously-awesome-lancia-delta-evo-ii-wallpaper-is-here-car-porn?fromrss=1 2011-07-13T23:51:55Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/what-you-missed-on-7-12-11/ <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/uturn"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/u-turn-banner.png" /></a> <div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/2012-morgan-3-wheeler-first-drive-review/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/2012-morgan-3-wheeler-fd_thumbnail.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/2012-morgan-3-wheeler-first-drive-review/" title="View First Drive: 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [w/video]">First Drive: 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [w/video]</a> <p> It weighs just 1,090 pounds, chuffs out 115 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, and can launch to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds. Oh, and you definitely feel every bit of it.</p> </div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/11-year-old-cuts-the-grass-in-audi-r8-forgets-seatbelt/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/audi-r8-kid_thumbnail.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/11-year-old-cuts-the-grass-in-audi-r8-forgets-seatbelt/" title="View Video: 11-year-old cuts the grass in Audi R8, forgets seatbelt">Video: 11-year-old cuts the grass in Audi R8, forgets seatbelt</a> <p> Our legal team, parental sense of responsibility, and landscapers everywhere can't help but heap scorn on the adult(s) who helped make this happen, but a small part of us is pleased this young man already has a fine understanding of throttle-induced oversteer.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/autoblog-podcast-238/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/podcastlargephotor-1_thumbnail.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/autoblog-podcast-238/">Autoblog Podcast #238</a> <p> Chris, Dan and Executive Editor Paukert are joined by Senior Editor Lavrinc.</p> </div> Also of interest: <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-priced-at-49-865-same-as-2011-mode/">2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class priced at $49,865*, same as 2011 model</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/bmw-gears-up-for-london-olympics-with-performance-edition-1-and/">BMW gears up for London Olympics with Performance Edition 1 and 3 Series</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ford-first-to-support-bill-banning-handheld-phones-while-driving/">Report: Ford first to support bill banning handheld phones while driving</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ferrari-standing-in-the-way-of-lancia-stratos-revivals-producti/">Ferrari standing in the way of Lancia Stratos revival's production?</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/mercedes-benz-previews-new-b-class-ahead-of-frankfurt-debut/">Mercedes-Benz previews new B-Class ahead of Frankfurt debut</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/spada-unveils-codatronca-monza-roadster-in-all-its-glory-w-vide/">Spada unveils Codatronca Monza roadster in all its glory [w/video]</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/uturn">Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts or subscribe to the RSS feed</a></strong></p> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/what-you-missed-on-7-12-11/">What you missed on 7.12.11</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:25:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/what-you-missed-on-7-12-11/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19989634/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/what-you-missed-on-7-12-11/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:25:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/what-you-missed-on-7-12-11/ 2011-07-13T00:25:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ferrari-standing-in-the-way-of-lancia-stratos-revivals-producti/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ferrari/">Ferrari</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/">Specialty</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-stratos-shows-itself/#3294995"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/stratos.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div> New Lancia Stratos - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ferrari"> Ferrari</a> is not exactly a company we'd categorize as territorial. Competitive, sure. But territorial? Hardly. Not when you the upper end of sister-company <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/maserati">Maserati</a> 's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/granturismo">GranTurismo</a> range starts nudging into the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/california">Ferrari California</a> 's market, and not when the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/8c+competizione">Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione</a> attracted Maranello's customers, too. But the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/new+stratos">New Stratos</a> project seems to be a different story.<br /> <br /> Like the original, the revived <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1">Lancia</a> supercar relies on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ferrari">Ferrari</a> mechanicals. And, as its creators point out, Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo only had <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/23/video-luca-di-montezemolo-drives-the-new-stratos/">good things</a> to say about the outcome. But saying nice things and backing it up with support are two different matters entirely. All the more so for specifically getting in the way.<br /> <br /> According to the project's website, they've reached a bit of an impasse as Ferrari is not allowing its suppliers - namely <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/pininfarina">Pininfarina</a> , which put the New Stratos together - to take the car from the one-off it currently is to a limited production prospect. This despite the more than 40 preliminary orders its backers have received from prospective buyers.<br /> <br /> As a result, the people behind the New Stratos are looking into other avenues for production. But while there are lots of coachbuilders out there that could probably do a very nice job at it, we have to wonder which of them would be willing to raise the ire of the Prancing Horse should they go against its influential management's dictates.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ferrari-standing-in-the-way-of-lancia-stratos-revivals-producti/">Ferrari standing in the way of Lancia Stratos revival's production?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:28:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ferrari-standing-in-the-way-of-lancia-stratos-revivals-producti/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19989342/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ferrari-standing-in-the-way-of-lancia-stratos-revivals-producti/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:28:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/12/ferrari-standing-in-the-way-of-lancia-stratos-revivals-producti/ 2011-07-12T19:28:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/new-stratos-gets-rallied-needs-more-dirt/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/">Motorsports</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/">Specialty</a></p> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/stratosvid.jpg" /> <br /> <div> Lancia Stratos at the Sachsenrallye in Germany - Click above to watch video after the jump</div> <br /> When we first got word that someone was taking the time to resurrect the legendary <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia stratos">Lancia Stratos</a> , our minds immediately leapt to visions of the lethal little wedge meticulously dissecting the meandering ribbons of a rally stage. Apparently, that was exactly what was on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/michael%20stoschek">Michael Stoschek's</a> mind when he had the newest <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/stratos">Stratos</a> interpretation commissioned.<br /> <br /> Stoschek recently entered his reimagined <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia">Lancia</a> in the 2011 Sachsenrallye in Zwickau, Germany, and spent the better part of the competition caning his creation around the course. What exactly does a 532-horsepower, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ferrari">Ferrari</a> -sourced 4.3-liter V8 sound like when spun in anger? Like the wailing of the gods.<br /> <br /> We dig the fact that Stoschek is putting his darling child to work in the best way possible. At, 2,750 pounds, the Stratos looks to be a rocket on all accounts, and watching the machine careen through public streets flips all the right switches. But we aren't easily satisfied. We won't have a canary-eating grin on our lips until we see this thing tearing it up on a gravel stage. Hit the jump to watch the video for yourself.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/new-stratos-gets-rallied-needs-more-dirt/">Continue reading <em>New Stratos gets rallied, needs more dirt</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/new-stratos-gets-rallied-needs-more-dirt/">New Stratos gets rallied, needs more dirt</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:57:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/new-stratos-gets-rallied-needs-more-dirt/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19976033/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/new-stratos-gets-rallied-needs-more-dirt/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:57:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/24/new-stratos-gets-rallied-needs-more-dirt/ 2011-06-24T21:57:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/121-foot-megayacht-en-gulfed-by-classic-racing-livery/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/">Etc.</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/heesen-37m-aurelia/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/aurelia1web.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div> Heesen 37m &quot;Aurelia&quot; - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> Most mega yachts come in white. Some cut a different path through the water with dark blue, forest green or even dark red hulls. But this, this is something else entirely.<br /> <br /> The proud new owner of the 37-meter (121-foot) motor yacht you see here is evidently a certifiable car nut. He named his vessel <em>Aurelia</em> after the iconic <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1">Lancia</a> coupe, and the guest cabins below decks after famous coachbuilders <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bertone">Bertone</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/pininfarina">Pininfarina</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/zagato">Zagato</a> , whose designs influenced the cabins' decor.<br /> <br /> And there's something else here... what are we forgetting? Oh yeah, the owner had the aluminum hull painted baby blue and orange in tribute to the classic livery of so many famous racing cars, with a big number 10 on the side in reference to her hull number. Even the tender - a 14-foot Castoldi water-jet-powered runabout - has reportedly been decked in matching livery.<br /> <br /> The tenth of its type to be launched by Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts, <em>Aurelia</em> has been fitted with four spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite head (that's bathroom to you landlubbers) instead of five smaller ones. It also has a salon with dining table and lounge space with bio-ethanol fireplace, and plenty of exterior lounging space.<br /> <br /> A pair of gyroscopic stabilizers keep <em>Aurelia</em> steady in rough waters for the comfort of all aboard, but you're not interested in stability, are you? Of course not. You want to know what she's got in the engine room, so we'll tell you: a pair of MTU 65-liter V16 turbo-diesels, each producing - wait for it - 3,648 horsepower, for a grand total of 7,296 horsepower. That's sufficient to propel her up to 30 knots (34.5 miles per hour). Which may not sound very fast, but keep in mind this floating mansion weighs 155 metric tons.<br /> <br /> We've got the full press release for you after the jump and a full gallery of high-resolution images, so wipe off the old Sperrys and climb aboard.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/121-foot-megayacht-en-gulfed-by-classic-racing-livery/">Continue reading <em>121-foot megayacht en-Gulfed by classic racing livery</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/121-foot-megayacht-en-gulfed-by-classic-racing-livery/">121-foot megayacht en-Gulfed by classic racing livery</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/121-foot-megayacht-en-gulfed-by-classic-racing-livery/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19972689/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/121-foot-megayacht-en-gulfed-by-classic-racing-livery/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:29:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/121-foot-megayacht-en-gulfed-by-classic-racing-livery/ 2011-06-21T21:29:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/ford-pumping-1-billion-into-lincoln-revival/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lincoln/">Lincoln</a></p> <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110613/RETAIL07/306139863/1256"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/linocln-emblem.jpg" /></a> <br /> <br /> Of Detroit's three automakers, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford">Ford</a> may have emerged the strongest from the economic crisis, but its luxury division, Lincoln, isn't looking too rosy these days.<br /> <br /> While <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/cadillac">Cadillac</a> has been steadily rejuvenating itself with exciting new vehicles, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/buick">Buick</a> has reinvented itself from a stodgy old-man's brand into a fresh face of entry-level luxury, and even <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler">Chrysler</a> has a strategy in place by pairing up with <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/lincoln">Lincoln</a> appears to be spiraling downwards. The days of luxury behemoths like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/town+car">Town Car</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/navigator">Navigator</a> are behind us, and the brand's latest products have failed to fill the void.<br /> <br /> Sources anticipate Lincoln's sales will drop below 80,000 units this year, but a plan is reportedly in place to nearly double that number by 2015.<br /> <br /> So how does Lincoln expect to get there? According to reports, through a large cash injection from its parent company. Sources state that Ford is preparing to invest $1 billion into Lincoln over the coming years.<br /> <br /> So what will Lincoln get for all those zeros? As many as seven new products. The Navigator will reportedly be phased out by 2016, and the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/mkt">MKT</a> is tipped to be dropped in favor of a luxury version of the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/explorer">Ford Explorer</a> . A <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/focus">Focus</a> -based C-segment sedan and crossover are also in the works, along with a new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mks">MKS</a> sedan.<br /> <br /> Dearborn reportedly plans to differentiate new Lincolns from their Blue Oval-badged counterparts with fresh sheetmetal, higher specification levels and stronger engines. Will that be enough? It had better be, as Lincoln is reportedly asking its dealers - many of which lost their <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/mercury">Mercury</a> lines when that brand was shuttered last year - to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/13/ford-requiring-lincoln-dealers-to-spend-1-million-each-to-renov/">invest heavily</a> in their showrooms as an integral component in bringing Lincoln up to the level at which it can compete with its German rivals.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/ford-pumping-1-billion-into-lincoln-revival/">Ford pumping $1 billion into Lincoln revival</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:02:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/ford-pumping-1-billion-into-lincoln-revival/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19972554/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/ford-pumping-1-billion-into-lincoln-revival/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:02:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/21/ford-pumping-1-billion-into-lincoln-revival/ 2011-06-21T18:02:00Z http://www.topix.net/autos/2011/06/your-ridiculously-cool-lancia-delta-wallpaper-is-here-car-porn?fromrss=1 <p>The Lancia Delta Integrale WRC is one of those great litmus tests for car people.</p> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:36:55 GMT http://www.topix.net/autos/2011/06/your-ridiculously-cool-lancia-delta-wallpaper-is-here-car-porn?fromrss=1 2011-06-21T04:36:55Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/itnewsafrica/~3/VlNLAHdhuW4/ <img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/itnewsafrica/~4/VlNLAHdhuW4" width="1" /> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:58:43 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/itnewsafrica/~3/VlNLAHdhuW4/ 2011-06-15T10:58:43Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/09/new-stratos-takes-to-the-track-teaches-history-lesson/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/">Specialty</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/05/lancia-stratos-lead.jpg" /> <br /> <div> New Lancia Stratos becomes a part of history - Click above to watch the video</div> <br /> The new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/430+scuderia">Ferrari F430 Scuderia</a> -based <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/13/new-lancia-stratos-reportedly-attracting-potential-buyers-at-50/">Lancia Stratos</a> has been the darling of the interwebs since it was first teased in 2009. Over the last two years, it's made it from a simple sketch to a very real, very fast, very rare tribute to a true motorsports legend.<br /> <br /> To give the car the introduction it deserves, its builders have combined footage of the original Stratos tearing its way through Europe's rally passes with film of the new car doing its thing on a modern race track. The effect is a hoontastic history lesson and tribute to both cars.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately for us, the video is entirely in German, but the footage is cool enough to bridge any language barrier. The full 13-minute video resides after the jump. <em>Continue reading.</em> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/09/new-stratos-takes-to-the-track-teaches-history-lesson/">Continue reading <em>New Stratos takes to the track, teaches history lesson</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/09/new-stratos-takes-to-the-track-teaches-history-lesson/">New Stratos takes to the track, teaches history lesson</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 09 May 2011 12:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/09/new-stratos-takes-to-the-track-teaches-history-lesson/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19934781/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/09/new-stratos-takes-to-the-track-teaches-history-lesson/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Mon, 09 May 2011 17:59:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/09/new-stratos-takes-to-the-track-teaches-history-lesson/ 2011-05-09T17:59:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/08/online-find-of-the-day-1988-italdesign-aztec/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/auction-action/">Auctions</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/">Design/Style</a></p> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/05/italdesign-aztec-lead.jpg" /> <br /> <br /> Before <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/pontiac/">Pontiac</a> unleashed the vile Aztek on the world, there was another, weirder car that bore the name. In 1988, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/04/italdesign-giugiaro-launches-free-ipad-app/">Italdesign</a> introduced the Aztec, a two-seat roadster that made extremely limited production and carried a $750,000 price tag when new.<br /> <br /> Sporting a twin-pod cockpit-style interior and slab-sided, angular design, this thing looks ready for intergalactic travel. Despite looking like it should be parked outside the Mos Eisley cantina, it sports a relatively pedestrian Audi turbo five-cylinder powerplant. The car's 220 horses meet the road via a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/online-find-of-the-day-bat-bags-a-pair-of-lancia-delta-integral/">Lancia Delta Integrale</a> -derived four-wheel-drive system.<br /> <br /> The Aztec was built as Italdesign's 20th anniversary present to itself, and broke cover at the 1988 Turin Auto Show. Depending on who you ask, Italdesign built either 18 or 50 of the cars. Either way, you don't see these things very often. The seller is mum on the car's price tag, but thanks to its rarity, blue-chip nameplate, and stratospheric original MSRP, its a cinch this thing will break six figures.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/08/online-find-of-the-day-1988-italdesign-aztec/">Online Find of the Day: 1988 Italdesign Aztec</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 08 May 2011 19:17:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/08/online-find-of-the-day-1988-italdesign-aztec/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19934482/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/08/online-find-of-the-day-1988-italdesign-aztec/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Sun, 08 May 2011 23:33:14 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/08/online-find-of-the-day-1988-italdesign-aztec/ 2011-05-08T23:33:14Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/online-find-of-the-day-bat-bags-a-pair-of-lancia-delta-integral/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/">Motorsports</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/auction-action/">Auctions</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/1992-lancia-delta-integrale.jpg" /></a> <div> Lancia Delta Integrale special editions - Click above for a high-res image gallery</div> <br /> It's rare enough to find one <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia+delta+hf+integrale/">Lancia Delta Integrale</a> for sale in North America. It's rarer still to find an example of one of the special edition cars Lancia made over the last two years of the Delta Integrale's life cycle. This week, though, Bring a Trailer is featuring two such cars from one Canadian seller.<br /> <br /> The first car is one of 400 1992 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-integrale/med/">Lancia Delta Integrale Martini</a> 5 Special Editions, built to commemorate Lancia's fifth World Rally Championship. The Martini 5 also marked the first run of special edition Integrales. According to the seller, this one has been upgraded with Martini 6 decals, 17-inch Speedline wheels and a catalytic converter-less Group B exhaust system.<br /> <br /> Inside, there's an aftermarket OMP steering wheel, Alcantara trim and a pair of delicious Recaro buckets. The seller says he still has the original wheels if the 17s are a bit much. Though the car is apparently street legal in Canada, it will need a catalytic converter if it's going to pass a smog test in Vancouver. Those of us in the States will have to make do with a show and display exception, or wait until the car is 25 years old before it can be registered.<br /> <br /> The second car is one of 250 1994 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> Delta Integrale Edizione Finale cars made specifically for the Japanese market. Like all Edizione Finales, this example wears Rosso Amarento paint, and carries a laundry list of the Delta's most desirable options. That means a set of anthracite gray 16-inch Speedline wheels, push-button start, carbon fiber trim, aluminum pedals, a passenger footrest and the same Recaro furniture that graces the Martini Delta. On top of all that, the Edizione Finale received a bump to 250 horsepower, thanks to revised engine management.<br /> <br /> Both cars are available exclusively through BaT, though we doubt they'll be sticking around too long given their rarity and desirability. Unfortunately for us, they're priced accordingly. The 1992 Martini 5 car is listed at a heady $80,000, while the 1994 Edizione Finale is &quot;just&quot; $65,000. Head over to <a href="http://bringatrailer.com/">Bring A Trailer</a> for more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5">1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Martini 5</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-1_thumbnail.jpg" title="1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Martini 5 front" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-13_thumbnail.jpg" title="1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Martini 5 side" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-12_thumbnail.jpg" title="1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Martini 5 rear 3/4" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-14_thumbnail.jpg" title="1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Martini 5 rear 3/4" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-martini-5/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/1992-lancia-delta-integrale-2_thumbnail.jpg" title="1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Martini 5 rear" /></a></div> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1994-lancia-delta-integrale-edizione-finale">1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Edizione Finale</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1994-lancia-delta-integrale-edizione-finale/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/lancia-delta-integrale-8_thumbnail.jpg" title="1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Edizione Finale 3/4" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1994-lancia-delta-integrale-edizione-finale/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/lancia-delta-integrale-1_thumbnail.jpg" title="1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Edizione Finale front" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1994-lancia-delta-integrale-edizione-finale/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/lancia-delta-integrale-6_thumbnail.jpg" title="1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Edizione Finale front" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1994-lancia-delta-integrale-edizione-finale/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/lancia-delta-integrale-7_thumbnail.jpg" title="1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Edizione Finale 3/4" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1994-lancia-delta-integrale-edizione-finale/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/lancia-delta-integrale-9_thumbnail.jpg" title="1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Edizione Finale side" /></a></div> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://bringatrailer.com/">BringATrailer</a> ]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/online-find-of-the-day-bat-bags-a-pair-of-lancia-delta-integral/">Online Find of the Day: BaT bags a pair of Lancia Delta Integrale specials</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:21:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://bringatrailer.com/">Read</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/online-find-of-the-day-bat-bags-a-pair-of-lancia-delta-integral/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19922740/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/online-find-of-the-day-bat-bags-a-pair-of-lancia-delta-integral/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:21:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/26/online-find-of-the-day-bat-bags-a-pair-of-lancia-delta-integral/ 2011-04-26T20:21:00Z http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/fiat-returns-to-profit-in-first-quarter/articleshow/8038152.cms Fiat's Group Automobiles, the unit which owns the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia brands, saw a 2.6% increase in revenues to ?7 bn.<img height="1" src="http://economictimes.feedsportal.com/c/33041/f/534034/s/1452df5a/mf.gif" width="1" /> <br /> <br /> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:08:45 GMT http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/fiat-returns-to-profit-in-first-quarter/articleshow/8038152.cms 2011-04-20T13:08:45Z http://www.luxist.com/2011/04/01/bertone-concept-car-auction-villa-deste/ <div> <img height="0" src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=LifestyleLei&amp;partnerID=167&amp;key=segment" width="0" /><img height="0" src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-8bUhLiluj0fAw.gif?labels=pub.29850.rss.LifestyleLei.18679,cat.LifestyleLei.rss" width="0" /></div> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:01:00 GMT http://www.luxist.com/2011/04/01/bertone-concept-car-auction-villa-deste/ 2011-04-01T21:01:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/auction-action/">Auctions</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chevrolet/">Chevrolet</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lamborghini/">Lamborghini</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/misc-auto-shows/">Misc. Auto Shows</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste/#4013253"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/web630-bertone-ve11r10514.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div> 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero from the Bertone Museum - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> You can't make an omelet, or so the saying goes, without breaking some eggs. So while it's unfortunate that the restructuring at <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bertone">Bertone</a> means the dissolution of its museum collection, it also means that its contents are going up for auction. And they'll be crossing the block at no less fitting a location than <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/villa+deste">Villa d'Este</a> .<br /> <br /> Those in the know will recognize Villa d'Este for the Concorso d'Eleganza held there every year, where the most gorgeous and rare of classic cars mingle with the finest concept cars unveiled throughout the year. This year's concours will mark the first time that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/rm+auctions">RM Auctions</a> will be holding an event at the open-air show on picturesque Lake Como, and in addition to the myriad unspeakably beautiful classics on the docket, RM has just announced the consignment of six concept cars from the Bertone Museum, each one-of-a-kind in its own right and available to collectors for the first time.<br /> <br /> The consignment includes the 1967 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/lamborghini/">Lamborghini</a> Marzal, 1970 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> Stratos HF Zero, 1963 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> Testudo, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo, 1980 Lamborghini Athon and 1978 Lancia Sibilo. Each was a seminal design for Bertone, and each is expected to fetch well into the six and even seven figures. The Marzal, particularly, which was driven by Prince Ranier and Princess Grace at the start of 1967 Monaco Grand Prix, and the Stratos, the first prototype for the iconic supercar rally machine of the same name, are expected to sell for between &euro;1,000,000 and &euro;1,800,000... that's as much as $2.5 million apiece in equivalent American funds.<br /> <br /> Have a look at the collection (sans the Lancia Siblio, images for which are en route) in the high-resolution image gallery below, and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/#continued">follow the jump</a> for the full details in the press release. <em>Hat tip to Sea Urchin!</em> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste">Bertone concepts at RM Auctions Villa d'Este</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ve11r10425_thumbnail.jpg" title="1967 Lamborghini Marzal" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ve11r10406_thumbnail.jpg" title="1967 Lamborghini Marzal" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ve11r10419_thumbnail.jpg" title="1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ve11r10514_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bertone-concepts-at-rm-auctions-villa-deste/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ve11r10522_thumbnail.jpg" title="1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero" /></a></div> <br /> [Source: RM Auctions | Images: Tom Wood/RM]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/">Continue reading <em>Crazy collection of concepts from Bertone to be auctioned by RM at Villa d'Este</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/">Crazy collection of concepts from Bertone to be auctioned by RM at Villa d'Este</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19897244/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:50:07 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/30/crazy-collection-of-concepts-from-bertone-to-be-auctioned-by-rm/ 2011-03-30T23:50:07Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/marketing-advertising/">Marketing/Advertising</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/">Luxury</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/#continued"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/2012-lancia-thema-ad.jpg" /></a> <div> 2011 Lancia Thema - Click above to watch video <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/#continued">after the jump</a></div> <br /> The new Lancia Thema is little more than a rebadged <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/300">Chrysler 300</a> , which gives Lancia a clear opportunity to celebrate the merger with an ad that references not only the Italian marque's history, but Chrysler's as well.<br /> <br /> The first allusion in the ad is not to the original Lancia Thema, but to the 1950s Chrysler 300 - a bold move for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> . Despite the fact that there is very little Lancia to the new Thema, the addition of Chrysler's pedigree to its marketing campaign is an interesting move. The only question is, will Lancia loyalists buy it? Check it out for yourself <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/#continued">after the jump</a> .<br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/">2012 Lancia Delta, Thema, Flavia, Flavia Cabrio and Grand Voyager</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/#3878880"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lnuovadelta_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/#3878881"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lthema_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/#3878876"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lflavia_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/#3878877"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lflaviacabrio_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/#3878878"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lgrandvoyager_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /> [Source: Lancia via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUtqWkv0EHQ&amp;feature=player_embedded">YouTube</a> via <a href="http://www.caradisiac.com/video-pub-la-Lancia-Thema-ne-cache-pas-ses-origines-66830.htm#xtor=RSS-40">Caradisiac</a> ]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/">Continue reading <em>Video: Lancia Thema ad embraces Chrysler partnership, history</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/">Video: Lancia Thema ad embraces Chrysler partnership, history</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUtqWkv0EHQ&amp;feature=player_embedded">Read</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19872593/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:59:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/video-lancia-thema-ad-embraces-chrysler-partnership-history/ 2011-03-09T19:59:00Z http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/06/2011-geneva-motor-show-the-premium-hatchbacks/ <img height="0" src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=LifestyleLei&amp;partnerID=167&amp;key=segment" width="0" /> <img height="0" src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-8bUhLiluj0fAw.gif?labels=pub.29850.rss.LifestyleLei.18679,cat.LifestyleLei.rss" width="0" /> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/06/2011-geneva-motor-show-the-premium-hatchbacks/ 2011-03-07T00:01:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/">Classics</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/uk/">UK</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/celebrities/">Celebrities</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/#continued"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/old-jeremy-clarkson-messes-hair.jpg" /></a> <div> Historic Top Gear - Click above to watch the videos <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/#continued">after after the jump</a></div> <br /> <em><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/18/video-the-real-top-gear-returns-this-sunday/">Top Gear</a></em> as we know it now is in its 16th season of automotive mischief, hoonage and - somewhere in there - journalism. What we tune in for now, though, is a reborn version of a show that soldiered on from 1977 to 2001 before being cancelled and once again exhumed.<br /> <br /> The original show only resembles the current version in two ways: the theme song is Dickey Betts' <em>Jessica</em> and Jeremy Clarkson is one of the hosts. Beyond that, it's a whole different animal. Looking at these videos, it's a wonderful thing that TG rose from the ashes of its former self into the show it is today. Looking at clips of the original series, it's a wonder it lasted as long as it did.<br /> <br /> For the most part, there a batch of dour presenters with bad hair and worse suits giving us the goods on the latest version of cars like the Lancia Beta or Rover 216. In some places, the future lunacy of the show pokes through, but for the most part it's a very tame, and, yes, boring show.<br /> <br /> Still, the clips of historic TG are entertaining, if for no other reason than Clarkson's hair and denim jacket collection. Here's hoping that Top Gear USA will itself enjoy enough time to metamorphosize into something bolder, funnier and harder-hitting as well.<em> Thanks for the tip, Ryan!</em> <br /> <br /> [Source: BBC via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9DWJ8NnksQ&amp;feature=player_embedded">YouTube</a> ]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/">Continue reading <em>Videos: Rewind - Old <i>Top Gear</i> looks back at even older <i>Top Gear</i></em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/">Videos: Rewind - Old <i>Top Gear</i> looks back at even older <i>Top Gear</i></a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:57:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wsA4qUkuqg">Read</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19863655/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:57:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/videos-old-top-gear-looks-back-at-even-older-top-gear/ 2011-03-03T21:57:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/">Fiat</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/electric/">Electric</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ied-abarthgenflive01-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> IED Abarth Scorp-Ion - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> Every division in the sprawling <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/fiat">Fiat</a> empire had something new to unveil at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> this year. Starting at the top, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ferrari">Ferrari</a> presented the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/ferrari-ff-geneva-2011/">FF</a> . <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/maserati">Maserati</a> had the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/geneva-2011-maserati-grancabrio-sport-drops-its-top-and-boosts/">GranCabrio Sport</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/alfa-romeo">Alfa Romeo</a> wowed with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/alfa-romeo-4c-concept-geneva-2011/">4C Concept</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1">Lancia</a> debuted the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-reveal/">Ypsilon</a> and the Fiat brand itself presented two new variations on the 500 theme with the Gucci edition and the stunning <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/fiat-500-coupe-zagato-geneva-2011/">Zagato coupe</a> . Even its transatlantic partners in Auburn Hills were represented. The only one that was left out, really, was the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/abarth">Abarth</a> sub-brand. Or was it?<br /> <br /> The marque's own show stand showcased the existing range (plus a new junior formula racing program), but there was a new Abarth on display across the hall at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ied">IED</a> booth. Previously, the students at the Istituto Europeo di Design gave us the dramatic <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/05/geneva-2008-ied-students-design-maserati-chicane-concept/">Maserati Chicane concept</a> , and this year they teamed up with Abarth for the Scorp-Ion. Emphasizing the &quot;ion&quot; in the name, the design study calls for an all-electric drivetrain, decentralized to each wheel and leaving extra space for baggage and two seats. The styling, meanwhile, is pure F-Zero from our childhood Super Nintendo days.<br /> <br /> Check it out for yourself in our gallery of live shots from the show floor below and find the full details in the press release <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/#continued">after the jump</a> .<br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/">IED Abarth Scorpion: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/#3936356"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ied-abarthgenflive01_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/#3936357"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ied-abarthgenflive02_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/#3936358"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ied-abarthgenflive03_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/#3936361"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ied-abarthgenflive06_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ied-abarth-scorpion-geneva-2011/#3936362"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ied-abarthgenflive07_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /> <em><strong>Photos copyright (C)2011 Noah Joseph / AOL</strong></em> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/">Continue reading <em>Geneva 2011: IED Scorp-Ion design study electrifies Abarth's future</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/">Geneva 2011: IED Scorp-Ion design study electrifies Abarth's future</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19865189/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/ied-scorpion-design-study-geneva-2011/ 2011-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2011-geneva-motor-show-day-1-is-don/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a></p> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/genevalargepromo.png" /></a></div> <br /> Day 1 of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> is done. Below you'll find every production and concept car that we could bring you from Day 1, but thankfully there's a Day 2. Tomorrow we'll show you what we didn't have time for today, as well as roam the show floor for those extra special vehicles that only the Europeans can come up with. Stay tuned because we're nowhere near done with Geneva.<br /> <br /> <div> <strong>Production Cars </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4/"><strong>Lamborghini Aventador</strong></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/ferrari-ff-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ferrari-ff-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/ferrari-ff-geneva-2011/">2012 Ferrari FF</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/pagani-huayra-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/pagani-huayra-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/pagani-huayra-geneva-2011/"><strong>Pagani Huayra</strong></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-jaguar-xkr-s-geneva-motor-show-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/jaguar-xkr-s-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-jaguar-xkr-s-geneva-motor-show-reveal/">2012 Jaguar XKR-S</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe-geneva-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe-geneva-2011-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe-geneva-reveal/"><strong>2012 MB C-Class Coupe </strong></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-porsche-panamera-s-hybrid/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-porsche-panamera-hybrid-live-630-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-porsche-panamera-s-hybrid/">Porsche Panamera S Hybrid</a><br /> </strong></div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-estate-geneva-debut/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/mercedes-c63-amg-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-estate-geneva-debut/"><strong>MB C63 AMG Estate</strong></a></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-saab-9-5-sportcombi-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/saab-9-5-sportcombi-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-saab-9-5-sportcombi-geneva-2011/">Saab 9-5 SportCombi</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-opt.jpg" /></a> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><strong>Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring</strong></a> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-koenigsegg-agera-r-haunts-our-sweetest-dreams-and-d/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/koenigsegg-agera-r-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-koenigsegg-agera-r-haunts-our-sweetest-dreams-and-d/">Koenigsegg Agera R</a></strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-2012-aston-martin-virage-is-more-of-a-good-thing/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/aston-martin-virage-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-2012-aston-martin-virage-is-more-of-a-good-thing/">Aston Martin Virage</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/gumpert-tornante-by-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/gumpert-tornante-touring-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/gumpert-tornante-by-touring-geneva-2011/"><strong>Gumpert Tornante</strong></a> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/toyota-prius-plus-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/toyota-prius-plus-live-geneva-2011-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/toyota-prius-plus-geneva-2011/"><strong>Toyota Prius+</strong></a></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-chevrolet-cruze-hatchback-geneva-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-chevrolet-cruze-hatchback-geneva-2011-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-chevrolet-cruze-hatchback-geneva-reveal/">Chevy Cruze Hatchback</a><br /> </strong></div> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/web630-ypsilon-live01-opt.jpg" /> <br /> <strong>Lancia Ypsilon</strong> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/de-tomaso-deauville-geneva-2011-detomaso-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/de-tomaso-opt.jpg" /></a> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/de-tomaso-deauville-geneva-2011-detomaso-reveal/">De Tomaso Deauville</a></strong></div> <div> <br /> <strong>Concept Cars </strong><br /> <strong> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-toyota-ft-86-ii-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/toyota-ft-86-ii-live-geneva-2011-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-toyota-ft-86-ii-concept/"><strong>Toyota FT-86 II</strong></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/alfa-romeo-4c-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/web630-4c-live08-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/alfa-romeo-4c-concept-geneva-2011/">Alfa Romeo 4C</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/volkswagen-bulli-concept-geneva-2011-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-volkswagen-bulli-concept630opt-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/volkswagen-bulli-concept-geneva-2011-reveal/"><strong>Volkswagen Bulli</strong></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-audi-a3-sedan-concept-opens-the-show-in-style/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/audi-a3-sedan-live-geneva-2011-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-audi-a3-sedan-concept-opens-the-show-in-style/">Audi A3 Sedan</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/wiesmann-spyder-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/wiesmann-spyder-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/wiesmann-spyder-geneva-2011/"><strong>Wiesmann Spyder</strong></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/fiat-500-coupe-zagato-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/500-zagato-live11-opt-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/fiat-500-coupe-zagato-geneva-2011/">Fiat 500 Zagato Coupe</a><br /> </strong></div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/saab-phoenix-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-saab-phoenix-concept630opt-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/saab-phoenix-concept-geneva-2011/"><strong>Saab PhoeniX</strong></a></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-volkswagen-giugiaro-go-concept-is-a-sharply-design/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-volkswagen-giugiaro-go-concept630opt-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-volkswagen-giugiaro-go-concept-is-a-sharply-design/">Volkswagen Giugiaro Go</a><br /> </strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/28/geneva-2011-volkswagen-giugiaro-tex-concept-brings-italdesign-t/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-vw-gui-tex-live-1298928208-opt.jpg" /></a> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/28/geneva-2011-volkswagen-giugiaro-tex-concept-brings-italdesign-t/">Volkswagen Giugiaro Tex</a><br /> </strong></div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/mitsubishi-global-small-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-mitsu-small-geneva-live-630op-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/mitsubishi-global-small-concept-geneva-2011/"><strong>Mitsubishi Global Small</strong></a><strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/11/detroit-2011-chrysler-200-super-s-gets-lowered-expectations/"><br /> <br /> </a></strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-opt-1299024241.jpg" /></a> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/">BMW Vision ConnectedDrive</a></strong> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/mazda-minagi-concept-geneva-2011-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/mazda-minagi-concept-geneva-2011-opt-opt.jpg" /></a> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/mazda-minagi-concept-geneva-2011-reveal/">Mazda Minagi</a></strong> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/nissan-esflow-concept-leaf-geneva-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/nissan-esflow-concept-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/nissan-esflow-concept-leaf-geneva-reveal/"><strong>Nissan Esflow</strong></a><strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/11/detroit-2011-chrysler-200-super-s-gets-lowered-expectations/"><br /> </a></strong></div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/renault-r-space-concept-geneva-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/renault-r-spacelive-02-opt.jpg" /></a> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/renault-r-space-concept-geneva-reveal/">Renault R-Space</a></strong> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/smart-forspeed-concept-geneva-reveal/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/smart-forspeed-geneva-opt.jpg" /></a> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-volkswagen-giugiaro-go-concept-is-a-sharply-design/">Smart ForSpeed</a></strong> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-rinspeed-bamboo-is-a-grown-up-golf-cart-for-the-jet/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-rinspeed-bamboo-geneva-2011630opt-opt.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-rinspeed-bamboo-is-a-grown-up-golf-cart-for-the-jet/"><strong>Rinspeed BamBoo</strong></a><strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/11/detroit-2011-chrysler-200-super-s-gets-lowered-expectations/"><br /> </a></strong></div> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2011-geneva-motor-show-day-1-is-don/">2011 Geneva Motor Show: Day 1 is done</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2011-geneva-motor-show-day-1-is-don/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19864174/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2011-geneva-motor-show-day-1-is-don/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:58:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2011-geneva-motor-show-day-1-is-don/ 2011-03-02T01:58:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-reveal/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/web630-ypsilon-live01.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div> 2012 Lancia Ypsilon - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> Take a good long look at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-launches-all-new-ypsilon-premium-hatch-ahead-of-geneva-de/">Lancia Ypsilon</a> . If not because it's a vital new product for one of the oldest marques in autodom, then because it's also slated to wear a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler">Chrysler</a> badge one day soon.<br /> <br /> That <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a> and Chrysler are getting closer than a couple of drunk teens after the prom is no longer a secret. They share a common CEO - both at the group and brand levels - and will act as each-other's agents in their respective markets (not unlike their counterparts at <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/gm">General Motors'</a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/vauxhall">Vauxhall</a> , <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/opel">Opel</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/holden">Holden</a> units). Vehicles we know as Chrysler models will soon be sold in Europe under Lancia's umbrella. This car will be marketed as a Lancia in contental Europe, as a Chrysler in the UK, and possibly as a Chrysler in the States as well.<br /> <br /> We ran through the full details of the new Ypsilon a couple of weeks ago when Lancia dropped the details, but if you want to see this upscale five-door <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/500">Fiat 500</a> platform-mate looks outside the studio and on the floor of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> , click through our live gallery below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011">2012 Lancia Ypsilon: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ypsilon-live01_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ypsilon-live03_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ypsilon-live06_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ypsilon-live07_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ypsilon-live08_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon">2012 Lancia Ypsilon</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lnuovaypsilon01_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lnuovaypsilon02_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lnuovaypsilon03_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lancia-ypsilon/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lnuovaypsilon04_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /> <em><strong>Live photos copyright (C)2011 Noah Joseph / AOL</strong></em> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-reveal/">Geneva 2011: 2012 Lancia Ypsilon is a tiny taste of things to come</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:27:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-reveal/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19863528/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-reveal/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:27:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/2012-lancia-ypsilon-geneva-reveal/ 2011-03-01T22:27:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-offering-free-downloadable-content-for-bu/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/toys/">Toys/Games</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/001-test-drive-unlimited2-1297365005.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div> Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> If you jumped <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/11/review-test-drive-unlimited-2/">right into the Test Drive Unlimited 2 world</a> , you may have been disappointed to find a slew of bugs and server issues. Atari and Eden Games have been working hard to rectify that situation. A new update has been made available and it includes a variety of fixes, as well as a thank-you bonus item. The first batch of downloadable content for TDU2 thrown in the mix for free.<br /> <br /> Called the Exploration DLC Pack, the downloadable add-on features new wrecks to find. The two new wrecks, once found, will put a rally-version <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/lancia+stratos">Lancia Stratos</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/dodge+charger">1969 Dodge Charger</a> in your garage (or garages, if you are progressing through game more quickly).<br /> <br /> In addition to the extra vehicles, this update addresses the following issues:<br /> <ul> <li> Casino performance has been improved</li> <li> Log-in time has been improved</li> <li> Game is more stable across the board</li> <li> Saved games are no longer corrupted</li> <li> Friend lists are now populated</li> <li> Invites work correctly</li> <li> Clubs are now online</li> </ul> It's clear that Eden Games and Atari have been listening to the masses, and are working hard to provide an enjoyable gaming experience. The update is being provided to PC users first, then it will filter over for console gamers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/">Test Drive Unlimited 2</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/#3868665"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/000-test-drive-unlimited2-1297365014_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/#3868662"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/001-test-drive-unlimited2-1297365005_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/#3868661"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/002-test-drive-unlimited2-1297364995_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/#3868660"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/003-test-drive-unlimited2-1297364990_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/test-drive-unlimited-2-2/#3868659"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/004-test-drive-unlimited2-1297364984_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-players-get-free-dlc-as-apology-for-bug-p/">Joystiq</a> , <a href="http://forums.testdriveunlimited2.com/showpost.php?p=424005&amp;postcount=1">Test Drive Unlimited 2 Forums</a> ]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-offering-free-downloadable-content-for-bu/">Test Drive Unlimited 2 offering free downloadable content to make up for buggy launch</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-players-get-free-dlc-as-apology-for-bug-p/">Read</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://forums.testdriveunlimited2.com/showpost.php?p=424005&amp;postcount=1">Read</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-offering-free-downloadable-content-for-bu/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19857724/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-offering-free-downloadable-content-for-bu/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:31:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-offering-free-downloadable-content-for-bu/ 2011-02-24T22:31:00Z http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-players-get-free-dlc-as-apology-for-bug-p/ <div> <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-players-get-free-dlc-as-apology-for-bug-p/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/02/testdriveunlimited2.jpg" /></a></div> Bummed that your launch experience with <a href="http://joystiq.com/game/test-drive-unlimited-2"><em>Test Drive Unlimited 2</em></a> was <a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/test-drive-unlimited-2-slammed-with-game-breaking-launch-bugs/">hampered by game-breaking bugs</a> and server outages? Atari and developer Eden Games <em>totally</em> understand -- and while it's a little impractical to come around and give shoulder massages to everyone affected, they'd like to do the next best thing: Give away some free DLC for your troubles.<br /> <br /> That being the case, <a href="http://forums.testdriveunlimited2.com/showpost.php?p=424005&amp;postcount=1">the upcoming Exploration DLC pack</a> will be a gratis download. It will unlock the Lancia Stratos version Rallye and 1969 Dodge Charger in addition to fixing a whole slew of bugs, from login issues to repairing corrupt saves -- even adding an improved casino experience.<br /> <br /> The content has gone live for the PC version already, with the console updates currently being approved by Microsoft and Sony, so they're expected soon.<p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/24/test-drive-unlimited-2-players-get-free-dlc-as-apology-for-bug-p/">Test Drive Unlimited 2 players get free DLC as apology for bug-plagued launch</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.joystiq.com">Joystiq</a> on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EST. 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Will it beat all comers at the N&uuml;rburgring Nordschleife, though? Stay tuned.</p> </div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/video-rc-car-drifting-in-a-land-of-giants/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/rc-drift-car_thumbnail.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/video-rc-car-drifting-in-a-land-of-giants/" title="View Video: R/C car drifting in a land of giants">Video: R/C car drifting in a land of giants</a> <p> Regardless of your stance on drifting, this video shows people having a good time playing with remote control cars, and that's something we can all get behind.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/videos-nissan-pits-juke-against-sports-illustrated-sw/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/model-vs-model_thumbnail.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/videos-nissan-pits-juke-against-sports-illustrated-sw/">Videos: Nissan pits Juke against... Sports Illustrated swimsuit model?!</a> <p> Nissan Juke versus Amber the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. Need we say more?</p> </div> Also of interest: <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/penske-bails-out-of-smart-distribution-deal/">Penske bails out of Smart distribution deal, Daimler takes over</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/infiniti-etherea-concept-bows-ahead-of-geneva-debut/">Infiniti Etherea Concept bows ahead of Geneva debut</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-brings-rebadged-chrysler-models-to-join-facelifted-delta/">Lancia brings rebadged Chrysler models to join facelifted Delta in Geneva</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/toyota-bringing-iq-ev-prototype-to-geneva/">Toyota bringing iQ EV prototype to Geneva</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/top-gear-china-pilot-to-include-cadillac-versus-donkey/">Top Gear China pilot to include Cadillac versus... donkey?</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/uturn">Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts or subscribe to the RSS feed</a></strong></p> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/daily-u-turn-what-you-missed-on-2-14-11/">Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.14.11</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/daily-u-turn-what-you-missed-on-2-14-11/" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19843938/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/daily-u-turn-what-you-missed-on-2-14-11/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:20:00 GMT http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/daily-u-turn-what-you-missed-on-2-14-11/ 2011-02-15T00:20:00Z http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-brings-rebadged-chrysler-models-to-join-facelifted-delta/ <p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/minivans/">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/">Luxury</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1/">Lancia</a></p> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/#3878881"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/web630-lancia-thema.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div> 2012 Lancia Thema (n&eacute;e Chrysler 300) - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> Once upon a time, it used to be that an automaker would debut one, maybe two new products at a car show. Then <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/lotus">Lotus</a> came along and blew 'em all out of the water with five new concept cars. Now <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lancia-1">Lancia</a> is preparing to roll across the Alps and into <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva</a> with - how many? - <em>six</em> new debuts. Is the quasi-premium Italian automaker following the path set out by Lotus? Well, not quite.<br /> <br /> In addition to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-launches-all-new-ypsilon-premium-hatch-ahead-of-geneva-de/">the new Ypsilon</a> - a genuinely new vehicle debut - Lancia is also lifting the veil on a subtly refreshed version of the Delta. But that's not the end of it - they've also got the new Thema, Flavia, Flavia Cabrio and Grand Voyager. In case that last bit (or the title) didn't tip you off, these four are little more than <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/chrysler">Chrysler</a> models we already know (and in some cases love), albeit with Lancia grilles and badges.<br /> <br /> The Flavia and Flavia Cabrio are Lancia-ized versions of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/200">Chrysler 200</a> sedan and convertible, and are officially dubbed as &quot;concepts&quot; - a little backwards from how the usual path concept cars take to production, but globalization occasionally does strange things. The Thema is the Lancia version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/300">Chrysler 300</a> sedan. And the Grand Voyager, well...we hope we don't have to fill in the blanks on that bit.<br /> <br /> Read more about Lancia's Geneva-bound range in the press releases posted after the jump, and visualize how your Chrysler would look with a Lancia badge in the gallery below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager">2012 Lancia Delta, Thema, Flavia, Flavia Cabrio and Grand Voyager</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lnuovadelta_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lthema_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lflavia_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lflaviacabrio_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lancia-delta-thema-flavia-flavia-cabrio-and-grand-voyager/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/110214lgrandvoyager_thumbnail.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <br /> [Source: Lancia]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-brings-rebadged-chrysler-models-to-join-facelifted-delta/">Continue reading <em>Lancia brings rebadged Chrysler models to join facelifted Delta in Geneva</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/lancia-brings-rebadged-chrysler-models-to-join-facelifted-delta/">Lancia brings rebadged Chrysler models to join facelifted Delta in Geneva</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:58:00 EST. 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