2011 Volvo S60 Vehicle Overview

What Edmunds.com says

Redesigned for 2011, the Volvo S60 maintains its standing as the looker in the family, but we like what Volvo's done under the S60's skin even more.

What's New for 2011

For 2011, the Volvo S60 will be completely redesigned.

2011 Volvo S60 Vehicle Overview

Toyota Sienna Limited

The Toyota Sienna has undergone a full redesign for the 2011 model year, and this all-new minivan looks to unseat our perennial favorite in this class — the Honda Odyssey. This Sienna replaces the outgoing second-generation model — which enjoyed a seven-year run — attempting to remedy all of its predecessor's shortcomings, which included lifeless handling and a lack of entertainment options. The 2011 Toyota Sienna has successfully exorcised these demons.

While minivans have never focused on delivering sporty performance, the 2011 Sienna has made a sizable leap forward in terms of handling. The new Sienna feels much sharper and composed on the road, while maintaining its focus on passenger comfort. The Sienna also makes headway with its thoroughly modern interior and myriad amenities to make long road trips seem much shorter.

With this in mind, the 2011 Toyota Sienna is poised to wear the minivan crown — even if only for a while. In a recent comparison test, the new Sienna edged out its aging nemesis, the Honda Odyssey, but we expect Honda to fire back with a full redesign later this year. Other minivans in the market include the Dodge Grand Caravan and nearly identical Chrysler Town and Country, but we tend to shy away from these choices because of substandard build quality and interior materials. The Kia Sedona represents the value leader in this segment, but it can't touch the Toyota when it comes to quality.

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Nissan's top U.S. designer, Bruce Campbell, to retire at month's end

Nissan Motor Co.'s key models, will retire as the company's top U.S. designer at the end of this month, the company said today.

Campbell's San Diego studio turned out the designs for the 370Z as it morphed from a low-tech Japanese pocket rocket into a full-fledged sports car.

He also led the work for the Xterra, an SUV that struck gold with young buyers and helped Nissan stay afloat during the late 1990s. Campbell, 57, also oversaw the current Altima and Maxima, as well as Nissan's fleet of U.S.-oriented pickups and SUVs.

Chief: Audi is 'short of everything'

Audi has half the inventory it normally carries. To ease the shortage, Audi will get 3,000 units above its requested allocation for 2010, de Nysschen says. He says the shortage of Q5 and Q7 crossovers is particularly acute.

In the first quarter Audi sold 21,315 vehicles in the United States, up 35 percent from the same period in 2009. On April 1, Audi had a 29-day supply of vehicles. For comparison, the supply hit a recent peak of 88 days in February 2009.

Audi America's de Nysschen: An extra 3,000 units this year will bolster lean inventories.

 

Citroen’s C5 Range Updated With Greener & Leaner Performance

The 1.6HDi 110hp engine in Citroen’s C5 range has been re-homologated and now offers improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and free first year VED.
These improvements affect all trim levels of the Saloon and Tourer that are powered by the HDi 110hp unit. Fuel economy, over the combined cycle, has improved 6% to 56.5mpg, whilst CO2 emissions have been slashed by 10g/km, from 140g to 130g. The changes bring these C5 models into the new VED Band D, qualifying them for free road tax in the first year. Company car drivers also stand to benefit, thanks to a 1-point reduction in BIK taxation rates – down to 18%.

Subaru Adds Club Spec 10 in 2010

As the number suggests, it is the latest in a long-running series of limited edition Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRXs, each of which has proved a retained value winner.

The potent Impreza WRX Club Spec 10 adds several technical enhancements from the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) catalogue, plus luxury interior features.

An STI front lip spoiler enhances aerodynamics and improves stability and cornering.