2010
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Mazda has been very busy in the past couple of months, with updated versions of the MX-5 and CX-7, as well as the all-new 2010 Mazda 3 all making their respective debuts recently. Mazda’s new model roll-out shows no sign of slowing as the company has just unveil an updated version of its CX-9 crossover at the New York Auto Show. Highlighting the list of changes for the 2010 model year arrival is a new front-end, which picks up the company’s smiley fascia, as well as new headlights, fog-lamps and dual chrome exhaust pipes. As is also the case with other recent vehicles in the Mazda...
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U.S.-Spec Mazdaspeed3 Officially Unveiled At New York Auto ShowMazda used last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show to debut the new 2010 Mazda3 Sedan, and then followed it with the reveal of the Hatchback model at the Bologna Motor Show just one month later. There is still one more variant of the Mazda3 in the works and it is set to make its world debut at the...
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Subaru's new Outback gains size, featuresThe Subaru Legacy (Liberty for non-U.S. markets) sedan's design has sparked a lot of hatred in both Subie fans and foes alike, but today's debut of the Outback has the potential to quell some of the uproar. Wearing the new face somewhat more elegantly than its four-door sibling, the 2010 Outback...
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New Buick LaCrosse priced from $27,835 in U.S.Buick today announced pricing for its 2010 LaCrosse luxury sedan, which will arrive in showrooms in the middle year with a starting price of $27,835 for the base CX model (plus $750 in destination charges). Standard equipment includes a new 3.0L direct-injected V6 driving the front wheels, premium...
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First photos of Lorinser's take on the new E-Class break coverNoted for its sleek, stylish and almost stealthy modifications of Mercedes Benz vehicles, Lorinser occupies a special place in the German tuner scene. Apparently that place is very special because Lorinser has developed a tuning program for the 2010 E-Class before the car has even been delivered to...
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Acura unveils ZDX four-door sport coupe at New York Auto ShowThe latest entry to Acura's range is a curious one, taking cues from the BMW X6 and 5-series GT school of design thought, seeking a way to combine the sport of a four-door coupe with the utility of a slightly taller vehicle. Whether it's a success or not rests entirely in the eyes of the beholder...
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Mercedes Benz has just revealed its new E250 BlueTEC, a concept vehicle based on the 2010 E-Class and featuring the company’s new clean diesel technology. According to Mercedes Benz, the exhaust treatment system used in its cars means that the vehicles will comply with even the most strict emissions regulations that are expected to be implemented in the future, both in the U.S. and Europe. The E250 BlueTEC concept, which made its debut today at the New York Auto Show, previews a production E-Class diesel with the technology. Currently, the concept uses a combination of a 2.2L...
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GM offers more direct-injected models in U.S. than any other automakerGM is understandably proud of its direct-injection system that helps its vehicles be more frugal while churning out extra power, and according to the company it’s now the brand with the most direct-injected vehicles in its North American lineup. For those that don't know, direct-injection...
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2010 Land Rover LR4 (Discovery) Joins New Range Rover Family In New YorkWhile Land Rover may be surviving off the back of its popular Range Rover models, that hasn't stopped the company from unveiling a new Land Rover LR4 (Discovery) at this week's New York Auto Show. A number of changes can be found in the updated SUV, in both the appearance and functions of the 2010...
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New York Auto Show debut for Mercedes Benz GL-Class faceliftMercedes Benz has some big plans for this week’s New York Auto Show, with no less than three world debuts planned, as well as the as the U.S. debuts of the 2010 model year E-Class Sedan and Coupe, and an early look at the 2010 model year facelift for the S-Class. The three world debuts...
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Mercedes Benz showcases production ML450 Hybrid in New YorkThis week’s New York Auto Show has seen the debut of three brand new Mercedes Benz models, as well as the U.S. debuts of the 2010 model year E-Class Sedan and Coupe. The trio of world firsts includes the recently revealed E63 AMG performance saloon, the 2010 model year facelifted S-Class, and...
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Mercedes Benz launches facelifted S-Class range and new S400 HybridThe current generation Mercedes Benz S-Class and its associated AMG performance models have been on the market since the middle of the decade and are due to receive a minor update later this year to keep them fresh for their rivalry with the recently revealed BMW 7-series and next-generation Audi...
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Joining the facelifted Range Rover SUV on Land Rover’s stands at this week’s New York Auto Show, which has also undergone a subtle styling update and powertrain transplant. First and foremost, the updated SUV is now available with a supercharged 5.0L V8 churning out more than 510hp (380kW) and 461lb-ft (624Nm) of torque. Also part of the 2010 model year facelift is the introduction of a 375hp (280kW) naturally aspirated version with 375lb-ft (507Nm) of torque. Both engines were developed in-house by the Jaguar Land Rover powertrain team, and also appears in the recently updated...
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Facelifted Range Rover SUV unveiled at New York Auto ShowWhether it’s the timeless design or some other unknown factor, Land Rover's Range Rover SUV is managing to keep customers coming despite the downturn in the global economy and a movement towards small vehicles. The flagship model has been credited with keeping the company from sinking, and to...
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Nissan 370Z Roadster debuts at New York Auto ShowWith the first batch of 370Z Coupes rolling out of showrooms across the United States, Nissan has unveiled the new Roadster version of the car at this week’s New York Auto Show. While the last-generation 350Z drop-top was often criticized for its awkward proportions, the lines of the new...
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Facelifted Mercedes Benz S-Class brochure leaksThe 2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class has officially been launched. Click here for all the details and images. The current generation Mercedes Benz S-Class and its associated AMG performance models have been on the market since the middle of the decade and are due to receive a minor update later this year...
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GMC Unveils All-New Terrain CrossoverGMC is moving into the burgeoning compact crossover market with its brand new Terrain, which debuts this week at the New York Auto Show. GM will once again be touting the vehicle’s impressive fuel-economy, especially for the base 2.4L model, which is packed with a number of features to help...
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BMW Unleashes X5 M And X6 M Performance SUVsWe bet there are still thousands of BMW M fans out there reeling from the fact that the performance division is launch its first ever SUV model, and a turbocharged one at that. Those fans better get used to it fast as BMW has just revealed its new X5 M and X6 M SUVs ahead of their New York Auto...
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Earlier this year, Honda won a lot of attention with its 'cheapest hybrid in America' pricing on the new 2010 Insight. But now Takeo Fukui, the company's CEO, says he won't be engaging Toyota in a price war for the title. The 2010 Insight starts at just $19,800 before delivery fees and taxes, and when t aken in conjunction with likely eligibility for federal tax credits, it's downright affordable. But Toyota is expected to be saving a special cut-rate Prius to slip under the Insight's price tag, and it will be eligible for the same incentives. "I don't think that would be meaningful to do...
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Ford Transit Connect Family One Concept gets ready for New York Auto ShowFinding an efficient and affordable way to move families around in the increasingly post-SUV American car market is not as easy as it might sound. For some, the answer is a minivan and for others, it might be a wagon, but there are some for whom neither is quite the right solution. Enter Ford's...
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Spy shots: Undisguised Aston Martin RapideThe long awaited four-door Aston Martin Rapide has been spotted, completely undisguised, undergoing testing in Northern Europe. Previous prototypes were last spotted near the carmaker's headquarters, and since then Aston Martin has released two official images of the car - albeit computer generated...
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Lightning Hybrids unveils hydraulic-hybrid sports car at Denver Auto ShowA company born out of Colorado is planning to launch an advanced hybrid sports saloon that will eventually compete in the multi-million dollar Automotive X-Prize competition to successfully build and market a 100mpg vehicle. The first prototypes are currently in development but a concept version of...
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Spy Shots: Facelifted Porsche 911 GT3 RS Up ClosePorsche’s current iteration of the 911 has been around for almost four years and is currently in the process of a mid-cycle update. We’ve already seen the introduction of the facelifted Carrera and Carrera S, AWD 4 and 4S models, as well as the GT3, but still in the works are the more...
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New Kia Sorento debuts at Seoul Motor ShowSoaring fuel prices and shifting demand towards smaller cars hasn’t deterred Kia from developing a range of new SUV models. Last year the South Korean carmaker introduced the Borrego seven-seat SUV, and now Kia has revealed official details for its all-new 2010 Sorento SUV, which debuted...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran