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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:552 Points:405,625 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 8:17:47 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:1,425 Points:1,002,485 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 9:14:07 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:5,615 Points:1,194,950 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 5:08:47 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:3,237 Points:678,115 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 4:17:41 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse If only predictions can become reality.
Donatelo All-Star Author Dayton Posts:652 Points:145,015 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 11:28:25 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse k
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:5,345 Points:1,173,200 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 11:26:25 AM 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:80,430 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 9:34:40 AM Ignore IwanFL Report Abuse it seems promosing
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:1,687 Points:418,065 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 8:33:57 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse interesting
TruthMatters All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:925 Points:200,560 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 6:22:11 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:1,934 Points:387,415 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 5:45:37 AM Ignore NGC4565 Report Abuse Interesting - particularly their thoughts on plug-ins and EVs.
kenji554 All-Star Author Charlotte Posts:926 Points:222,720 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 2:40:16 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse interesting
anascom All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:881 Points:319,365 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:58:12 AM Ignore anascom Report Abuse interesting!
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:7,352 Points:1,563,605 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:13:23 PM 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:1,998 Points:328,120 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:39:53 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse this C7's rear end is too whimsical to get to production.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,165 Points:1,418,820 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:00:02 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:859 Points:313,710 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:51:39 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:1,683 Points:372,100 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:11:17 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Good to know.
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:1,246 Points:340,805 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:04:32 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Whatever
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:1,381 Points:356,560 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:40:25 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Rear wheel drive vehicles are a dying breed.
freerobert Champion Author California Posts:1,041 Points:986,280 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:02:29 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:1,203 Points:276,075 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:59:20 PM Ignore aquarinut Report Abuse Predictions...... it seems everyone who gives them are reading from the same cracked crystal ball!
APlus Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,525 Points:692,650 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:06:50 PM Ignore APlus Report Abuse OK