modification of automotive technology: Crossover

Camo-free 2010 Hyundai Tucson Spy Photos

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-2r4St8Q91qtin2QEZJdsVTcqxd2B_Eb2BID_i91zI3kXQyNb9O1fbDgEg3Q1V2irmfTTeUo4ILITRW6ZnhZYxU7PxpkqA_T-ukiAgTlJ8fmr5WSyqSIX0MRyktrbTwVbUm1H9g4FIw/s1600-h/spy-tucson-12-1280.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317941353391234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-2r4St8Q91qtin2QEZJdsVTcqxd2B_Eb2BID_i91zI3kXQyNb9O1fbDgEg3Q1V2irmfTTeUo4ILITRW6ZnhZYxU7PxpkqA_T-ukiAgTlJ8fmr5WSyqSIX0MRyktrbTwVbUm1H9g4FIw/s400/spy-tucson-12-1280.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> Hyundai revealed the new ix35 compact crossover in its home market of South Korea. When it arrives at U.S. dealers late this year, it will retain the Tucson nameplate used on the current-generation model. This week, we stumbled across what looks to be a production-ready Tucson here in Michigan, completely devoid of camouflage and missing only its badges. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZROaRV9MQ2VyIE4S03Zb6OVgHmrsbooye8TivT-rd9-eDvwjR7X1HsrRn1D5GpbfZI3czEcePiEevxUXQIrl4jUjjpi-o9jImbziSaiM2lInEMdV8QqF57E7kmVDZryJdDWD4ixpDeg/s1600-h/spy-tucson-08-1280.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317747862852818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZROaRV9MQ2VyIE4S03Zb6OVgHmrsbooye8TivT-rd9-eDvwjR7X1HsrRn1D5GpbfZI3czEcePiEevxUXQIrl4jUjjpi-o9jImbziSaiM2lInEMdV8QqF57E7kmVDZryJdDWD4ixpDeg/s400/spy-tucson-08-1280.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> As we saw in the photos from Korea, the new Tucson is very similar to Hyundai's ix-onic concept shown in Geneva last March. The biggest exterior differences are the front foglights, the rear taillamps and the CUV's lower fascia. From what we were able to see of the interior, the design of the concept is also carried over verbatim. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVOVde3nge41rkkx-XBDJkYjKeDOjL5e9bRkt9sUL-IH8s4blMUKbmU4wACAls3Nq_kzJ-VESrCngoY91cnGy5_Lry4LxjVrfux1FwMHfJO-_fVOgci_DXGjkIvtqva82TLyrSidlGgtI/s1600-h/spy-tucson-04-1280.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317586184396530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVOVde3nge41rkkx-XBDJkYjKeDOjL5e9bRkt9sUL-IH8s4blMUKbmU4wACAls3Nq_kzJ-VESrCngoY91cnGy5_Lry4LxjVrfux1FwMHfJO-_fVOgci_DXGjkIvtqva82TLyrSidlGgtI/s400/spy-tucson-04-1280.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> We expect for the Tucson to make its official U.S. debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show this November. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-hyundai-tucson-undisguised-2/#3">More Photos</a>

Camo-free 2010 Hyundai Tucson Spy Photos

Hyundai revealed the new ix35 compact crossover in its home market of South Korea. When it arrives at U.S. dealers late this year, it will r...

4:27 AM

Production-ready Dacia crossover spotted Spy

<center><img alt="" height="322" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/01_dacia_cuv_spy.jpg" width="400"></center> These are said to be pictures of Dacia's coming crossover, caught in a Dacia facility in Romania. Said to be based on the Nissan Qashqai platform and using four wheel drive tech from the Nissan X-Trail, this is another in a line of vehicles with which Dacia wants to take its brand to the world. Names mentioned include Duster and Steppe, and production plans call for one million units per year at a price of €12,000. It is expected to be officially unveiled at next year's Geneva Auto Show <center><img alt="" height="317" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/02_dacia_cuv_spy.jpg" width="400"></center><center><img alt="" height="317" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/03_dacia_cuv_spy.jpg" width="400"></center> Source:<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/05/spy-shots-production-ready-dacia-crossover-spotted/">autoblog</a>

Production-ready Dacia crossover spotted Spy

These are said to be pictures of Dacia's coming crossover, caught in a Dacia facility in Romania. Said to be based on the Nissan Qashqai...

5:59 PM

Compact hybrid Range Rover LRX gets green light

<center><img alt="" height="262" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2008/03/black_lrx_hi_01.jpg" width="400" /></center> According to the report, Land Rover will borrow liberally from corporate partner Jaguar's hardware stable, which is rumored to soon include both hybrid and extended-range EV options. Land Rover's innovative electric drive rear axle is supposedly on the LRX menu, which would work along with the automaker's well-known and highly-effective Terrain Response System to put power to the ground wherever possible. <center><img alt="" height="265" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2008/03/black_lrx_hi_02.jpg" width="400" /></center> If there's any truth to these rumors, we shouldn't expect Land Rover to have the hybrid LRX in production until at least two years have passed. In the meantime, the British-built, Indian-owned automaker is set to debut stop/start and regenerative braking on all of its models to improve their environmental performance. <center><img alt="" height="227" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2008/03/black_lrx_hi_03.jpg" width="400" /></center> Automakers that hope to continue doing business over the next few years need to be increasingly aware of their fuel consumption, emissions and environmental credibility. In deference to this fact, Auto Express in the U.K. is reporting that Land Rover is moving forward with plans to launch the new LRX compact hybrid 'ute, possibly with a bit of help from the U.K. government. <center><img alt="" height="300" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2008/03/black_lrx_hi_06.jpg" width="400" /></center> <a href="http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/land-rover-lrx-black-and-silver/">More Photos</a>

Compact hybrid Range Rover LRX gets green light

According to the report, Land Rover will borrow liberally from corporate partner Jaguar's hardware stable, which is rumored to soon incl...

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Nissan recalling nearly 363,000 first-gen Murano crossovers

<center><img alt="" border="1" height="246" hspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/05/muranorecall.jpg" vspace="4" width="400" /></center> Nissan has announced that they are recalling some 360,000 first generation Murano CUVs because of an engine stall risk. Apparently, the material they used for their air intake ducts is prematurely aging and shrinking, causing a separation risk in the system. That separation can cause an engine stall, "increasing the risk of a crash." The affected models are the 2003 through 2007 Nissan Muranos. Anyone with one of those models should contact their Nissan service rep to arrange a free inspection and/or repair. Customers can also call Nissan directly at 1-800-647-7261. The parts for the recall should be available in great enough quantity by July 6, when the recall officially begins. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's full press release is after the jump. This is just the latest in a string of recalls for the popular first-gen Nissan Murano, following seat belt, fuel tank, and electrical problems. Hat tip to Art! Source: NHTSA Press Release: Report Date : May 21, 2009 at 02:09 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 09V169000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NISSAN / MURANO 2003-2007 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 14, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V169000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 362891 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 362,891 MY 2003-2007 MURANO VEHICLES. THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS, WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERMEDIATE RESONATOR IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE, MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RESONATOR WITH ENGINE MOVEMENT. THIS SEPARATION OCCURS DUE TO THE PREMATURE AGING OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE INTAKE AIR DUCTS WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHRINKING. Consequence: ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <a href="http://www.safercar.gov/" style="font-style: italic;">HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</a> .

Nissan recalling nearly 363,000 first-gen Murano crossovers

Nissan has announced that they are recalling some 360,000 first generation Murano CUVs because of an engine stall risk. Apparently, the mate...

7:25 PM

2011 Nissan Murano Convertible is Still a Go

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjFCvFoHzyDSMiHgzLy18xr_ByJ81OgtkPvsfAXE0mJtbglVnEoNLjGOmtNEN8ZdO_c4cWmcipwbqoNZ3gY_Tq7XSDd8p5rDUM6LaGiavsOPOlqucaMEG-OaB7nz5AJFe50VOjZWMQgBQ/s1600-h/Murano-convertible.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335492302829308834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjFCvFoHzyDSMiHgzLy18xr_ByJ81OgtkPvsfAXE0mJtbglVnEoNLjGOmtNEN8ZdO_c4cWmcipwbqoNZ3gY_Tq7XSDd8p5rDUM6LaGiavsOPOlqucaMEG-OaB7nz5AJFe50VOjZWMQgBQ/s400/Murano-convertible.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" /></a> Much of the information we published last August is still right on. The 2011 Murano convertible will be produced in limited numbers, and will be targeted at empty-nesters who need room to carry the grandkids, but still want something fun. And like the new 370Z convertible, it will stick with a more traditional soft top to keep weight and cost down. According to IL, the 2011 Murano convertible will be produced in limited numbers, come equipped with a retractable soft-top and will be packing the same 265-hp, 3.5-liter V6 and CVT to send power to either the front wheels or all four. However, we did get one thing wrong. Unlike the image above, the 2011 Nissan Murano Convertible will be a two-door. That's right, sort of like a higher riding PT Cruiser convertible. Source: <a href="http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2009/05/2011-nissan-murano-convertible-is-still-a-go.html">InsideLine</a>

2011 Nissan Murano Convertible is Still a Go

Much of the information we published last August is still right on. The 2011 Murano convertible will be produced in limited numbers, and wil...

6:50 PM

modification of automotive technology

Camo-free 2010 Hyundai Tucson Spy Photos

Production-ready Dacia crossover spotted Spy

Compact hybrid Range Rover LRX gets green light

Nissan recalling nearly 363,000 first-gen Murano crossovers

2011 Nissan Murano Convertible is Still a Go

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