Hyundai Looking at a Tiburon Convertible

This will be a sweet ride. I hope it takes off.

- Hyundai is seriously considering building a convertible version of its popular Tiburon coupe, according to John Krafcik, Hyundais North American vice president of product development and strategic planning. In an interview with The Car Connection Krafcik said a next-generation Tiburon coupe is also under development, with its sights set further upmarket. "Imagine an Infiniti G; this is where it will go," Krafcik said. He also indicated the automaker is working on a "Rear-Wheel-Drive Premium Car" positioned above the Azera. While the automaker has not decided if it will sell the sedan in the United States, Krafcik said it could compete with the Nissan Maxima or even low-end Lexus models.


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Lambda Crossover for Chevy

Good news for Chevy.

- Chevrolet is pressing forward with the development of a Lambda-platform crossover, according to the latest issue of Motor Trend magazine. The car will reportedly share a modest amount of sheetmetal with the 2007 Saturn Outlook. The 2007 Buick Enclave also uses the Lambda platform, as will the GMC Acadia, and, according to this report, the Saab 9-6X.


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