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Mercedes-Benz replaced the aging CLK Coupe with the graceful lines of the new E Class Coupe back in 2009. But buyers who wanted all-wheel drive have been forced to look at the competition for the last two years. Mercedes has finally decided to rectify the situation by fitting its 4Matic all-wheel drive system to the 2012 E350 Coupe. The 2012 E350 4Matic Coupe is powered by the same 3.5-liter V-6 as the E350 sedan. Producing 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, the E350 4Matic Coupe isn't a rocketship, but Mercedes-Benz says it'll hit 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The fourth generation 4Matic...
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2013 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S Get EPA Fuel Economy RatingsThe EPA has published fuel economy data for both the 2013 Subaru BRZ and the 2013 Scion FR-S.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic Coupe Walkaround: VideoLast year Mercedes-Benz introduced the new C Class Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Consumers who wanted a C Class Coupe with all-wheel drive were left out in the cold until December, when Mercedes-Benz announced it would be extending its 4Matic all-wheel-drive offering to the new 2012 C350 Coupe...
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Will Brakes Of Tomorrow Rely On Supercapacitors Instead Of Friction?Advances in material science aside, not much has changed with vehicle braking systems over the past 200 years. While today’s antilock, six-piston caliper, carbon-ceramic rotor braking systems may not resemble the leather-pad-against-wooden-wheel systems found on early coaches, friction is...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 550: First DriveThe thing you have to remember, above all, is that the Mercedes-Benz SL isn't a sportscar. It may be a sporty car--even the "S-Class of sporty cars," as one of its creators calls it, but the SL's always been sort of the ultimate German counterpart to the Thunderbird. In the highest, best sense...
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Audi Tops Luxury Brands In Latest Strategic Vision StudyFor the second year in a row, Audi is the luxury manufacturer with the highest number of vehicles on the Strategic Vision Total Value Index, which recognizes models for their overall value. Factoring in to the equation are variables such as warranty coverage, technical innovation, standard...
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If we gave you just the three letters “GTI” to work with, and asked you to name a car, chances are very good it would be Volkswagen’s GTI. After all, the Golf derivative has been one of the world’s most beloved hot hatchbacks since it hit the market in 1976 (in Europe, anyways), and many of us have our own GTI stories to tell. In 2004, Volkswagen raised issue with Suzuki’s use of the “Swift GTi” nameplate, as it potentially created confusion for customers. Suzuki had been approved to use the GTi descriptor (note the lower case “i”) by...
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Luxury Automakers Forced To Offer Big Discounts In ChinaWhile once they enjoyed record margins on each of their sales, luxury automakers in China are now offering big discounts to move vehicles off showroom floors. As recently as last year, buyers in China seeking a popular model like the Mercedes-Benz S600 L were paying as much as $31,600 on top of the...
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Jaguar Crossover, #WantAnR8, Datsun Returns: Today's Car NewsNissan announced it will bring back the Datsun name to emerging markets as a new budget brand. The new vehicles are being described as green and affordable cars with high percentages of locally-sourced content. Sadly, Nissan has no plans to bring the Datsun nameplate back to the U.S. market after...
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Delay UpdateChevy still isn't building 2012 Camaro ZL1 models, but that may turn out to be good news for early buyers.
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Next-Generation Hyundai Genesis Due In 2013Hyundai will launch an all-new Genesis sedan in 2013, followed by a new Sonata sedan in 2014.
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Audi Working On A4 ‘Superavant’ MPV: ReportDespite sales of its 5-Series Gran Turismo proving less than spectacular, BMW is so adamant that demand for upmarket MPVs will eventually take off that it’s planning two more additions in the coming years. One will be based on the latest 3-Series platform and will likely be called the...
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Jaguar Land Rover has reached an agreement with Chery over plans to form a joint venture in China, paving the way for Jaguar Land Rover to start production of its own vehicles in the world’s biggest new car market. The agreement follows extensive talks between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery on establishing an equal partnership company. In a joint statement, Jaguar Land Rover chief Dr Ralf Speth and Chery CEO Mr Yin Tongyao said: "Working together on this proposed joint venture is an exciting prospect for both Jaguar Land Rover and Chery. Demand for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles continues...
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Want A Replica 300SL? Tough Luck, Says MercedesReplicas can be a divisive topic among gearheads. Owning a replica isn't the same as owning the real thing, but it does allow people the illusion of owning their dream car--and if that dream car is incredibly rare or expensive, then a good replica can be the next best thing. If that car is the...
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Range Rover Celebrates 25th Year In U.S.: Video2012 marks the Range Rover's 25th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand is celebrating with a look at what it's all about.
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Callum Confirms Jaguar Crossover In The Works, Says SUVs Are For Land RoverA Jaguar SUV? That's not Jag's bag, baby. Or so says Ian Callum, noting that a crossover is in the works, but the big off-roaders will be left to sister brand Land Rover. That's no real surprise to us, however, as we've been reporting on a coming crossover from Jaguar--designed by Callum--for well...
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Toyota Prius Super GT Car Burns In TestingLast December we brought you the unlikely news that the Toyota Prius had been approved for competition in Japan’s Super GT series. The Prius was named as a replacement for the Toyota Corolla Axio, and was set to run in the GT300 class, which restricts output to 300 horsepower. If you get the...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Debuting At New York Auto ShowMercedes-Benz is showing its second generation GL Class crossover at next month's New York Auto Show.
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Audi is bringing back last year's successful #WantAnR8 Twitter campaign, and entrants can win the use of an Audi R8 for the day.
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Nissan Brings Back Datsun Brand For Emerging Markets, Not U.S.For many, the Datsun brand is a vague memory from before their time in the automotive universe. For others, it's a fond memory of affordable Z cars that ran with much more expensive sports cars or small, efficient, and reliable commuters. For those in Indonesia, India, and Russian, Datsun is soon...
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Lojack: Mercedes C300 Most Stolen 2011 Luxury ModelFor 2011 model year cars, Lojack reports that the Mercedes-Benz C300 is the most commonly stolen luxury car.
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Tushek Renovatio T500 To Debut At Top Marques MonacoA new supercar from Slovenia will make its world debut at the upcoming Top Marques Monaco show.
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2013 SL65 AMG, F1 IPO, 2013 Range Rover: Car News HeadlinesThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG gets a preview look before its official debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and it looks pretty impressive on paper--and in pictures. Formula 1 is prepping for an IPO that could raise as much as $10 billion. That's a lot of racing. And the 2013 Land Rover Range...
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Formula 1 IPO May Fetch $10 BillionA proposed sale of F1 shares held by CVC Capital Partners could be worth as much as $10 billion.
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