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Once again, Europe gets the diesel goods that Americans don't.
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2011 Peugeot HX1 Diesel Hybrid Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowFrench automaker Peugeot is a leader when it comes to hybrid technology, having pioneered the world’s first production diesel-electric hybrid vehicle in the form of its 3008 HYbrid4 crossover. Now Peugeot is on the verge of launching its second diesel hybrid, the 508 RXH wagon, but the...
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Audi Urban concept debuts at 2011 Frankfurt auto showWe recently saw spy shots of a camouflaged Audi concept car doing some photography work in the heart of Berlin, Germany, and now the automaker with the four rings has revealed the concept at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show. The new concept is called the Audi Urban, and it’s just the latest in a...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowThe first of Mercedes’ future small car family, the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, has been revealed ahead of its official world debut in just a few weeks at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Substantially more agile and efficient than the model it replaces, the new B-Class is expected to...
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2012 Bentley Continental GTC: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowAt the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just a few weeks’ time, Bentley will unveil the facelifted version of its Continental GTC luxury convertible, the follow up to the facelifted Continental GT coupe that was unveiled last year. The new Continental GTC will come onto the market as a 2012 model...
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Steve McQueen's 1970 Porsche 911S Sells For $1.375 MillionA 1970 Porsche 911S once owned by Steve McQueen and used in the movie Le Mans has set a new record for a Porsche 911 at auction, selling for $1.375 million.
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At this week's Gooding & Company Auction, an incredibly well-preserved and original Bentley 3 Liter, the company's first production model, sold for $962,500.
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Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Fendi: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowMaserati is the latest automaker to announce a partnership with a fashion icon, joining the likes of Lamborghini, Bugatti, and even Fiat and Hyundai. For Maserati, it was fellow Italian label Fendi that was called upon due to its common values such as craftsmanship and tradition. The project, based...
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Ferrari 458 Spider: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowFerrari has taken the wraps off the convertible version of its 458 Italia, and as we predicted, the stunning supercar has gained a retractable hard-top. This makes the new Ferrari 458 Spider the world’s first mid-engined car with a retractable hard-top. For Ferrari, the decision was easy. The...
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2012 Porsche 911: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowOne of the most anticipated cars of the year, the 2012 Porsche 911, has finally made its official debut, and although we’ve known what it was going to look like for several weeks now, the information released today tells the full story--and it’s a very exciting one. The iconic 911...
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Subaru's FT-86 gets a name: BRZIt's sure better (if not more creative) than Boxer Sports Car Architecture Concept. And we're definitely not missing Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car Technology Concept. What are we talking about? Subaru announced that it will finally drop those awkward, unwieldy names in favor of the much simpler...
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Production Volkswagen Up!: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewIt’s been four years since we first saw the original Up! Concept, and now, just a few weeks out from its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the production version of its new minicar destined for sale in Europe early next year. Over that time the Up! has...
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Infiniti has finally confirmed that the sultry IPL G Convertible Concept that we saw late last year will be going into production in time for a sales launch in the spring of next year. IPL, short for Infiniti Performance Line, is the upmarket Nissan division’s new performance branding, similar to Audi’s S range but not an independently run tuner like BMW M, Mercedes-Benz AMG or Audi quattro. The latest announcement about the IPL G Convertible was made this past weekend at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the same event where last year Infiniti first unveiled its...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG PreviewThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the high-performance variant of the 2012 SLK range, and comes packing a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 with 415 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque on tap.
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Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept Live: 2011 Pebble Beach ConcoursThe Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept made its debut this weekend on the Monterey Peninsula, and we caught up with it at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to bring you this live photo gallery. In person, it looks every inch the tame race car, and despite Mansory's involvement with the design...
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1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Sells For Record $16.4 MillionA new record for the most expensive car sold publicly was set this weekend, and once again, it was a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. With the hammer falling at $14.9 million plus the buyer's premium, the final sale price as $16.4 million. It's a fitting price for a historic car: this is the first of...
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2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: Nelson's FavoritesIt seems like the winner at Pebble Beach is chosen through a mixture of politics, personal history, effort required in restoration (though not necessarily that of the owner), and money spent--but picking a winner of any kind out of the stellar assortment of cars arranged here this week is bound to...
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2013 Infiniti JX Concept: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceAfter weeks of drip-fed teasers, Infiniti has finally taken the wraps off its JX Concept, a preview of a new seven-seat luxury crossover that’s scheduled to go on sale next spring as the 2013 Infiniti JX. The production version will look very similar to the concept you see here, complete with...
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When Lexus unveiled the LF-Gh concept at this year's New York Auto Show, few expected the dramatic, sharp-edged look to make it to production, but that's exactly what Lexus has done. Only minimal concessions to convention have been made for the 2013 Lexus GS 350, with most of the particularly striking front end's styling staying intact. The door handles, fog lights, exhaust outlets, tail lights, and shaved side mirrors are the only real differences from the concept, all toned down or brought in line with the necessities of day-to-day use. Otherwise, the aggressive, high-tech look has made it...
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Designers To Create Next Great Hollywood Car For LA Design ChallengeThis year's LA Auto Show Design Challenge is asking designers to make more than just great concepts; it's asking them to make movie stars.
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Update: Jaguar C-X16 Concept Teased On Video Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutThe Frankfurt Motor Show is fast approaching, even though the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has yet to happen, and the previews and teasers for the German show are coming just as quickly. The latest to arrive is the Jaguar C-X16 concept, teased here in this first official sketch. Looking an...
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Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceThe 2011 Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept is a road going version of the Evora GTE race car and will make its world debut this weekend at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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2011 Audi Urban Concept Goes SpyderIt turns out Audi has two Urban Concepts to show in Frankfurt.
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2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewMore power and a longer driving range are key attributes of the 2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran