2011
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We tend to look to Europe, specifically the Germans, for the best in sport sedan performance, styling, and luxury - while Detroit sets the bar for 2-door muscle cars. BMW's 3-Series coupes have a long standing reputation as a pleasant combination of the two, and has become a benchmark for automakers around the world when it comes to luxury and sport. Two new contenders are now ready to hit the streets, hoping the give the legendary M3 a run for its money: the RS5 and CTS-V Coupe. Styling The CTS-V Coupe is a muscle car. It looks gnarly and aggressive. Its body lines are practically sharp...
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Alyssa Milano Is Charmed By The Nissan LeafThere's been a lot of talk about electric rides lately, most of it having to do with the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf. (They're not the only EVs on the market, obviously, just the two getting most of the publicity right now.) What's weird is this: much of the chatter about the Volt seems...
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Roush-Shelby SR-71 Mustang Sells For $375,000 At AuctionThe unique joint-custom project was sold to support the EAA's Young Eagles Program.
Nelson Ireson -
Full Details, Gallery For 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGMercedes has given us the outlines before, but today we get the full whammy.
Nelson Ireson -
Ken Block Drops Hints At Special-Edition FiestaKen Block's transition from Subaru to Ford to be able to race not only in the X Games and Rally America competition but also the World Rally Championship has meant a huge boost in the Fiesta's profile as not just a smart little econo-hatch, but as a brutal, all-wheel-drive pint-sized rally monster...
Nelson Ireson -
N.Technology Porsche Panamera Race Car Wins In Debut OutingBig, heavy, luxurious, and hump-backed, the Porsche Panamera looks like just about anything but a race car. But that didn't stop N.Technology from teaming with Porsche Racing to build the Panamera into a carbon fiber track shark, and now the car has proved its mettle winning its first competition...
Nelson Ireson -
The X Games get underway this weekend, including America's first SuperRally.
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Promises 20+ World DebutsWe're still months away from the 2010 Los Angeles auto show, but organizers are teasing us--and you--this morning with a tightly worded release promising more than 20 world debuts of new vehicles at the fall show. With the addition of another 20 North American debuts, many from global...
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First-Generation Mercedes-Benz CLS Production EndsThe Mercedes-Benz CLS ignited the four-door coupe market when it was first introduced back in 2004, and since then we’ve seen several other luxury rivals attempt to emulate the design with cars like the 2010 Porsche Panamera, and recently revealed 2010 Aston Martin Rapide and Audi A7. Now, after...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
U.S. Will Get New Saab 9-5 SportCombi Wagon Next YearSome say it's General Motors' final twist of the knife for Saab. Some say it's the rebirth of the quirky Swedish brand. All we know is, it's called the 2011 Saab 9-5. Well, we also know, thanks to CEO Victor Muller, that the wagon variant will be headed to America after its European debut next...
Nelson Ireson -
2011 Chevrolet Volt Worth Its $41,000 Luxury Pricetag?The 2011 Chevrolet Volt will face tough competition from EVs and hybrids alike.
Nelson Ireson -
Entire Maserati Lineup To Be Updated By 2013Maserati’s lineup consists of only three models, the Quattroporte sedan and the GranTurismo coupe and convertible duo. Even for an exotic brand, this is considered small. Closest rival Aston Martin, for example, has five different models and a couple more on the way including a high-end supercar...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
A recall has been issued on all 2010 and 2011 BMW 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed on its website today. The recall is due to a problem with the affected cars' fuel level sensors, which can see them indicate more fuel than there actually is in the tank. Essentially, the fuel level sensor within the actual fuel tank can become wedged against the tank sidewall. If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. While potentially the issue...
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2011 Hyundai Equus Full SpecsThe 2011 Hyundai Equus made its U.S. debut at last year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but it was a Korean-spec car, and Hyundai hadn't finalized the full set of American packages and options. Today, the details are out. Starting with the 385-horsepower, 4.6-liter Tau V-8 engine (the...
Nelson Ireson -
2011 Ford Explorer: Four Videos And A New GalleryThe 2011 Ford Explorer just went live to the web at midnight, launching with a standard V-6 engine and optional EcoBoost four-cylinder in the car-based Taurus/Flex platform. Now we have the latest photos and videos of the new Explorer to help you get a better feel for what it looks like, what it...
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2011 Ford Explorer PreviewFinally, after months of drip-fed teasers, mysterious leaked shots and countless spy images, the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer has finally been revealed in all its glory. The new ute is an accurate representation of current trends in the new car market and the embodiment of everything that Ford is...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 And CL65 AMG PreviewMercedes-Benz has released the full details and initial photos of the 2011 CL-Class AMG.
Nelson Ireson -
2011 Audi R8 5.2 Spyder quattro V10 Priced From $161,000The R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro (V10)--yes, that's Audi's full name for the car--fresh off its on-screen debut in the new Iron Man 2 movie, is ramping up for U.S. sale today. Audi has announced pricing, and it starts from $161,000 for the manual or $170,000 for the R tronic gearbox. Add a $1,250...
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Subaru released pricing for the 2011 Subaru WRX STI and 2011 Subaru WRX today.
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2011 Ford Explorer Camouflage Video Gives Glimpse At InteriorLike pretty much every other car-obsessed person on the 'net, you've probably seen as many camouflage-clad cars, including the 2011 Ford Explorer, as you have standard paint jobs in the last two weeks. But what you may not have seen before is how the camouflage gets there in the first place. That's...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011 Ford Explorer Hits 30K Fans, Giveaway Is Go!Ford will giveaway a 2011 Explorer now that it has reached its Facebook fan goal.
Nelson Ireson -
2011 Lincoln MKZ: Hybrid Same Price As Gas At $35,180The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the first not to charge a premium for its gas-saving technology.
Nelson Ireson -
New 2011 Ford Explorer Teasers Released As Facebook Unveiling NearsThe 2011 Ford Explorer will get an electronic unveiling ahead of its sales debut this summer.
Nelson Ireson -
400 hp Taurus SHO A Good Possibility, Ford SaysFord's Taurus SHO has to be one of the best examples of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Traditionally the Taurus has been rather neutral in terms of styling. The same can also be said of its performance for the most part. It's designed to move people, and it does just that. Ford struck gold with...
Peter Loeser