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10 Automotive Predictions for 2012

Popular Mechanics -- The next generation Corvette, the 2014 C7, won’t debut until early next year. But as 2013 creeps closer, we probably will learn much about the all-new ’Vette—and what we learn probably won’t shock or awe anyone.

Every new generation of Corvette spawns wild rumors of incredible technology and revolutionary powertrains. Since the 1970s, we’ve heard that the next “new Corvette” will be midengined and perhaps it will use a turbocharged V-6 or a rotary engine. It might also have wild bodywork. And yet, as far back as the 1950s, Corvettes have used a rear-wheel-drive chassis with a V-8 upfront. And for the past 40 years, Corvette styling has evolved consistently, like the Porsche 911’s. There have been no great leaps in styling since 1968.

The new C7 probably won’t be any different. There mo

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335d1 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:562 Points:407,425 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 9:17:47 PM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Too bad Saab won't be making a comeback. It was a unique automaker that brought innovations into production, like turbochargers.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,428 Points:1,003,295 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 10:14:07 PM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Most of this has very little impact in my world. The new Corvette on the other hand, that is going to bring on some smiles :)
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:5,620 Points:1,195,925 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 6:08:47 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse The new Corvette looks great.Let's see what happens when it is introduced.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,242 Points:679,090 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 5:17:41 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse If only predictions can become reality.
Donatelo All-Star Author Dayton Posts:657 Points:145,915 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:28:25 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse k
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:5,345 Points:1,173,300 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:26:25 PM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse Asian automakers will learn not to have global production dependent upon a few parts made only in one area.
IwanFL Sophomore Author Gainesville Posts:224 Points:80,610 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 10:34:40 AM Ignore IwanFL Report Abuse it seems promosing
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:1,693 Points:419,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 9:33:57 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse interesting
TruthMatters All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:928 Points:201,420 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 7:22:11 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse If prediction #4 proves true, then GM will not be the biggest automaker in the world. Oh well, it was good while it lasted
NGC4565 Champion Author Reading Posts:1,939 Points:389,140 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 6:45:37 AM Ignore NGC4565 Report Abuse Interesting - particularly their thoughts on plug-ins and EVs.
kenji554 All-Star Author Charlotte Posts:931 Points:223,695 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 3:40:16 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse interesting
anascom All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:886 Points:320,340 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 1:58:12 AM Ignore anascom Report Abuse interesting!
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:7,352 Points:1,563,605 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:13:23 AM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse Enjoyed reading the article. Now all we have to do is wait to see how many predictions come true.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,006 Points:329,095 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:39:53 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse this C7's rear end is too whimsical to get to production.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,169 Points:1,419,675 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:00:02 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Hope they work well. [Edited by: must87searcher at 2/4/2012 12:01:05 AM EST]
txkrb All-Star Author Texas Posts:860 Points:314,705 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:51:39 PM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse Corvettes are really sharp but not at all practical Would like to own one as an extra vehicle
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:1,688 Points:373,075 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:11:17 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Good to know.
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:1,251 Points:341,780 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:04:32 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Whatever
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:1,386 Points:357,535 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:40:25 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Rear wheel drive vehicles are a dying breed.
freerobert Champion Author California Posts:1,043 Points:987,170 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:02:29 PM Ignore freerobert Report Abuse It is nice to see the style of the vette keep going. The t-Bird is not even close to its original.
aquarinut Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,209 Points:277,050 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:59:20 PM Ignore aquarinut Report Abuse Predictions...... it seems everyone who gives them are reading from the same cracked crystal ball!
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