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Scion IQ Coming to US in 2011


According to Motor Trend, Toyotas Scion iQ 3+1 is headed for North America, and could arrive late in 2010 as an 2011 model.  It is less than 118 inches in length, and can seat three adults.

It has been fitted with a variety of engines, including a 1.0-liter I-3, a 99-horsepower 1.3-liter I-4 and a 1.4-liter diesel, although up to 1.6-liters will fit.  A mileage-enhancing stop-start system is already fitted to 1.4-liter versions. The iQ is prices the same as Yaris.

Source:  Motortrend

Official: Special Edition Mini Cooper John Cooper Works World Championship 50


 

The special edition of Mini cooper was developed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of thebeggining of the Mini’s motor sports success , in addition to John Cooper’s victory in the F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship with Jack Brabham.  Unfortunately there will be only limited production of these to just 250, so chances of you actually getting your hands on one are very slim.  The car features the standard JCW 211-hp turbo four engine, along with a full dress-up of special edition gear inside and out.

 

 

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Tata Nano on U.S. Soil in Around Two Years


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We may yet to see the Tata Nano on US soil in about two years according to a representative for an Indian automaker.  Before it arrives, Tata assures that the the Nano that is prices very cheap with a base price of just $2500 will be configured to meet all US emission and crash standards.  We could also see versions of this microcar running on biofuel and diesel.

No one is sure yet who will be the distributor of this car, but we will just have to wait and see.  A whole new line of auto dealer might be established all together.  But some speculations regarding the distribution of these cars through Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships have came up, since Indian automaker owns both, after all?  This idea was quickly dismissed by Stuart Schorr, a spokesman for Jaguar Land Rover, before it got out any further.

Source: Automotive News