Car manufacturers broaden compact care lineups

by KennethQ » Wed Oct 13, 2010 08:35 am

Compact vehicles have not been huge sellers within the United States in the past. Some individuals really just have to have their V-8. That said, car manufacturers are convinced that attitude is changing. Car buyers are beginning to think of what the impact on the environment is and the cost of a tank of gas. The days of the Hummer and Excursion are at an end. Automakers are beginning to bring smaller gas sipping models to the American market. The lower price point and low monthly gas tab are strong selling points in current conditions.



The Fiat must be taken back



Ever since Fiat bought out Chrysler, it has been expected to launch a brand new model within the United States. New on whether or not Fiat plans to put a model on the market it unknown. We are nevertheless waiting. Chrysler dealers were told to start offering the Fiat 500. This is not a new model but has been really popular in all other countries. Everyone trying to go green will probably appreciate the Fiat 500, reports CNN. It gets 56 miles per gallon with the cheap version that has only a two cylinder engine. The plant where Fiat plans for making the vehicles is already prepared. It is going to be places in Toluca, Mexico. If it is done right, the Mini Cooper will probably be very successful.



A new kind of Bavarian Motor Works arriving



BMW is about to launch a new line of cars in the U.S. The information aren’t completely available yet, however BMW is certainly going to introduce a new line to the U.S. market, as outlined by Automotive News. The new offerings will be front wheel drive and feature four cylinder motors. The BMW 1 series is the spending budget model already accessible within the United States. Mercedes does have a spending budget small line, however those models have never been sold within the United States of America.



Ford Motors with a Focus that’s new



Ford is attempting to change also. It is, according to Automotive News, trying for making smaller models of vehicles as well. Ford is already selling the Fiesta like crazy. Ford is also going to try and push the brand new Focus. The company will focus on social marketing, just like with the Fiesta.



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Auto News



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CNN



money.cnn.com/2010/09/10/autos/Fiat-500_Chrysler_South-America.fortune/index.htm



Auto News



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