Anyway, here’s a recap of the kicked out SL models. The SL600 comes with a 5.5-liter V12 engine with a massive 510 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. This model has been kicked out of the lineup first without any press release from Mercedes-Benz.

The second to take the knife is the SL65 AMG that is powered with a 6.0-liter V12 engine with an impressive 640 HP and 740 lb-ft of torque. This time, Mercedes-Benz made a statement that the model is being taken out of the 2012 product line to give way to its new 2013 baby.

Of course, the automotive community is speculating that one of the reasons behind this is the poor sales of the two models as well as the existence of the SLS AMG model, which is somehow less in power but carries the same price tag. Moreover, there’s the issue of the SLS AMG Roadster that kept stealing the spotlight from the two kicked out models.
What we want to know is whether the brand will make the V12 models obsolete to give way to the V8 units which are more fuel efficient. Well, let’s hope they would still keep some V12 units on hand.

The Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series will sport a V8 6.2L engine that can give out 510 horsepower or more with a torque of 640 Nm. Most likely the powerful engine will transfer its brute force to the wheels via a Speedshft 7-speed MCT gearbox that will allow the car to go at a whopping 300 kilometers per hour as limited. Given these specs, the C63 AMG Black Series can easily blast from 0 to 100 kph in a matter of 4 seconds.

It was first assumed that this Black Series release might have a bi turbo 5.5L V8 which has more oomph in terms of horsepower and torque. We will update you as soon as we have the official numbers.

Aside from the Black Series modifications, consumers can also expect coilover suspension that is adjustable, a rear differential with locking fucntion, and the car to roll on a 19 inch alloy rim.

It was also confirmed that the new Black Series coupe will have four seats and has been configured to be used on a daily basis with only 20 kilos cut off from its curb weight. The car will also not have limited production. Tag price is expected to be at around €100,000.

The factory will be busy with the production of the Giulia sedan and its station wagon version which will take the place of the 159 range of Alfa Romeo. It will also produce the medium SUVs under the badge of Jeep and Alfa. The SUV of the Alfa Romeo is aiming to compet with the GLK of the Mercedes-Benz, BMW X3, and the Audi Q5. The model under the Jeep brand will be stepping in for the Compass/Patriot.

The volume of vehicle production is expected to roll out towards the end of 2012 according to Fiat. Fifty per cent of the vehicles will roll out to European dealerships while the other half will be heading off to North America. The Alfa Romeos will play a vital role in the relaunch of the brand in North America.

The Turin factory used to have an output of 178,500 according to 2009 reports but this will be boosted up to around 250K to 280K units annually. The vehicles that will go on production are also expected to be patterned after the Compact Wide architecture of Fiat which is all about comfort, safety, and performance.

Fiat insiders also shared that the Italian carmaker is aiming to raise its holding with Chrysler which is currently at 20% Fiat is going for 25% during the first three months of next year and for 35% before the end of 2011.

The sales of the brand in China also see a first time as its seven dealerships will exceed the sales in their home market. China might overtake the United Kingdom as the 2^nd biggest market of Rolls-Royce after the United States.

Insiders are foreseeing a big growth in the Chinese market while rebounding in sales performance in the US is also expected for this year.

In the UK, Rolls-Royce was able to get a 50% jump in figures. This was attributed to the launch of the new Ghost last December. The model is the smallest car in the Rolls-Royce garage and is the lowest-priced in their line up too.

The Ghost has a tag price starting at $250,000 compared to the $380k through $450K sticker prices of their Phantom flagship model.

The numbers from the Middle East, which has been a strong market, are showing some signs of how the market reacted to the financial crisis of Dubai. But the brand though still remains optimistic for the recovery of this market.

The global sales of Rolls-Royce doubled the volume of last year’s sales. From January through May, the luxury brand was able to deliver 678 cars.

Do you know what that means?  Well, that means that there are going to be a heck of a lot more jobs and the production is going to be fantastic.  The reason for it is so that production does go up from 4,500 units up to 6,300 units over the same time period.

Although running a plant like this 24 hours is going to be hard, it is definitely going to be worth it in the long run.

Are you one of those people that have been dying to buy the Honda CR-Z?  Well – you might want to hold off on that because Mugen is actually toying with the idea of actually creating a high performance vehicle that is going to be based off of the up and coming Honda CR-Z.

Now, if you know Honda, you know that they are a fantastic automaker and their cars are known for the body work as well as the engine best.  If actually designed the Honda CR-Z and they believe in it – I think that we should just go with the Honda CR-Z, don’t you?

However – Mugen is actually thinking about tuning up the Honda CR-Z and making it that much better.  It’s up to you though!