Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:05 pm by Starfish94
Saminda boss to cancel V8 plans and is a no to Rear Wheel Drive
Most traditional luxury automakers offer at least one model with V8 power and rear-wheel drive, but Saminda chief says the Auxuras luxury brand will focus on fuel-efficient drivetrains rather than trying to emulate some of the more well established premium marques. Saminda president Shibuya Kuge says Auxuras has no plans to go V8 or rear-wheel any time soon, but will continue to work on fuel efficient offerings - including hybrids. "I don't think we need a classic front-engine, rear-drive car," Kuge said on a press during Los Angeles Motor Show."We are considering incorporating new engines, motors, transmissions and chassis into mid- to large-sized hybrid vehicles, and I think this is a good opportunity for change." Kuge noted that buyer's new found preference for fuel efficient vehicles falls right into lines with Saminda business plans. Saminda canceled its V8 production plans in the last few months and introduced a new 4.2-liter engine which is also a V6. It remains to be seen if Auxuras can climb to the ranks of a top-tier luxury brand without a rear-wheel drive, V8 offering.