2012
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BMW released an updated version of the 1-Series compact in late 2008 but since then suspicious prototypes of a new car with similar proportions and signature BMW styling have been captured running around parts of Europe. While these prototypes have consistently been covered in heavy camouflage gear, this latest computer generated rendering gives us a good indication of what the next-generation 2012 BMW 1-Series Convertible will look like. The new car will pick up the automaker’s latest styling theme, characterized by a protruding nose and oversized grille and wraparound headlights...
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2012 Audi A7 previewAfter an ignominious and un-detailed early leak over the weekend, the 2012 Audi A7 was officially unveiled just over an hour ago at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich. The photos released after the unveiling, though a bit anti-climactic, show the car off in far more detail, and we now have the...
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Rendered: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (C7)There are all manner of rumors concerning the next-generation C7 Chevrolet Corvette, with stories ranging from the possibility of a mid-engined platform to AWD powertrains and even the arrival of a dual-clutch version. Although there isn’t much substance to any of these rumors, an inside source...
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Draeger: BMW Gran Coupe Will Be BuiltThe move takes a little of the wind out of Audi's A7 sails.
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Buick Regal Coupe Under 'Very Strong Consideration,' Convertible PossibleThe idea of a Buick Regal Coupe is certainly very appealing to some.
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Sporty RS Based On 2012 Ford Focus May Get Hybrid AWD SystemIt’s a well known fact that the U.S. misses out on most of Ford’s hot products, but with a push for new global models taking shape in Blue Oval offices around the world hopefully we will start to see more of these coveted models make their way into local showrooms. Last year reports emerged...
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We’ve already seen Opel expand its Insignia lineup with the Hatchback and Sports Tourer, as well as the more recent OPC performance variant, but there’s one more model in the works that’s destined to be the most exciting and extreme. The model in question is a new coupe variant based on 2007’s stunning Gran Turismo Coupe (GTC) concept and if built it leaves the gateway open for the possible launch of a two-door version of the U.S. market Buick Regal. You see, the Buick Regal is essentially a rebadged Opel Insignia, which means other Insignia variants could possibly make it to the U.S...
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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid To Run ALMS Petit Le MansThe green racing series gets a bit greener.
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AMV-R Supercar Concept Puts A German Take On Italian StyleThere's not a lot to say about the AMV-R Supercar Concept, since it exists only digitally, but who needs to read when there are images like these to look at? In theory, the car would be powered by a twin-turbo V-10 engine, rated at 850 horsepower--enough to take on all but the world's fastest...
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2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe Launch Dates Leaked?A 1-Series fan forum claims to have the inside scoop on the 1-Series M Coupe's release schedule.
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Video: Lingenfelter LS9 Camaro SS Runs 9-Second Quarter MileThe runs at Muncie Dragway weren't even under ideal conditions.
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2012 Audi A7 Sportback unveiling coming July 26The Audi A7 Sportback has been around in concept form since the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, but it'll finally get its official production unveiling in just one week. The news follows last week's launch of a new teaser site and this time, it comes with a teaser video. The A7 Sportback itself is expected...
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"The fastest and most powerful street-legal Porsche ever built." What more do you need to know? For starters, how about how it lays claim to that title. This video gives a look at what makes the Porsche 911 GT2 RS tick. Fresh from its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Andreas Preuninger walks us through the new 911 GT2 RS and its array of track-inspired and outright race-worthy gear. It's a buffet for any Porsche junkie, and a good look at the competition for those beholden to other brands [Porsche via GT Spirit]
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CGS Teases New Chevrolet Camaro Concept Ahead Of SEMAThe Chevrolet Camaro proved to be a popular blank canvas of sorts for aftermarket tuners presenting at SEMA last year and it looks like this year is going to be no different. We’re still several months out from the annual Las Vegas event but we already have details of one of the first concepts...
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Why A Nissan Leaf Is A Better Choice Than A Chevy Volt. Maybe.Auto makers have gradually begun introducing their own interpretations of the plug-in electric vehicle, still a fairly unfamiliar concept to most consumers. Since their strategies are all a little different, it can be difficult to do across-the-board comparisons. Two big players, the Nissan Leaf...
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Toyota Working On Electric Supercar?The news of the RAV4 EV's rebirth is followed by rumors of a possible electric supercar.
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Audi R8 e-tron Wins Silvretta EV RallyThe R8 e-tron proves its electrons by taking the top spot in the all-electric rally.
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Rendered: 2012 BMW 6-Series CoupeThe new 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible aren't due to arrive in showrooms until early next year at the earliest as the current model was only given its mid-cycle facelift a little over two years ago. Prototypes of the new car, however, are already testing in Europe and have been captured by...
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The reports indicate a lightweight topless version of the 911 could be on its way back.
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MINI Releases Full EU Specs For CountrymanThe Countryman mini-Crossover will be available in six specs initially, though not all will be available in the U.S.
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Audi R8 e-tron To Run 100-Mile Silvretta EV RallyThe Audi R8 e-tron is set to make its motorsports debut.
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Rendered: BMW's Carbon Fiber Megacity VehicleBMW has already released an official teaser sketch of its upcoming Megacity Vehicle (MCV), and even a gallery of the carbon fiber unibody. But so far, it hasn't been easy to get a feel for what the little car might look like in the CFRP flesh. Problem solved--these renderings give a good look at...
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New Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 SUV To Tackle Dakar Rally In 2011With the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg recently making its debut, Volkswagen's motorsports division is now updating its off-roading Race Touareg in preparation for next year’s grueling Dakar Rally. With two Dakar Rally titles already under its belt, the Volkswagen Race Touareg is now moving...
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Blind Drivers in 2011: Sound Scary?Driving and not being able to see are generally a bad combination. This fact, unfortunately, robs blind people of the joy and convenience provided by the ability to drive. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is working with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of...
Peter Loeser