CHRYSLER TEASES 2011 CHRYSLER 200  LEFT SEBRING

The current generation Chrysler Sebring has been a huge disappointment and reflects what went wrong before Fiat came along. Hoping to finally move on, Chrysler has released the first teaser photos of the 2011 Chrysler 200, which will effectively replace the Sebring.

According to Chrysler, the 200 gets new front and rear fascias and fenders grille featuring the new Chrysler brand winged badge, hood, rear decklid and exterior mirrors, new projector headlamps and fog lamps, new LED taillamps and a LED center high-mounted stop light.

The 2011 Chrysler 200 will be powered by either a 2.4L four-cylinder that is mated to either a four or six-speed automatic transmission or the new Pentastar V6 that puts out 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque. The V6 is mated to a six-speed automatic.

AUDI S4 ‘ ESQUIRE CAR OF THE YEAR’

Esquire magazine announced  that the 2010 Audi S4 has been named the “Esquire Car of the Year.” Esquire editors spent six months driving lots of cars to find the recipient of the award.

In addition to the Esquire Car of the Year award, the magazine also gives out awards for Domestic Car of the Year, Hybrid of the Year, Most Awe-Inspiring Car Built This Year, Compact Car of the Year, Most Beautiful Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, Diesel Car of the Year, Best Foreign Comeback, Best Domestic Comeback and Best Expression of Automotive Passion.