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Although estimates have been given for the EV's price tag, the Volt has been given an official number today. Shoppers can expect to see a $41,000 MSRP on the window stickers of Volts when they arrive in showrooms before the end of the year. Subtract available rebates and the Volt price drops to $33,500. Buyers will also have the option to lease the Volt for $350 per month for 36 months. In order to be competitive, new plug-ins and hybrids need be financially appealing to consumers. The stakes (and our expectations) are high as the Volt and Leaf prepare to make their debuts. The price of the...
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Video: Pagani Zonda R Runs The 'Ring In 6:47The in-car video shows just how fast fast really is.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Worth Its $41,000 Luxury Pricetag?
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt will face tough competition from EVs and hybrids alike.
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MINI Countryman Headed To WRC For 2011
The 2011 MINI Countryman will be in the World Rally Championship next season.
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U.S. Formula 1 In Austin: Details On Track, Backers, And Design
The dream of a dedicated Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit in the U.S. is coming to life.
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Today In Celebrity Beverages: Ice-T, Coco Pulled Over For Not Wearing Seat Belts
Dear Ice-T: Yes, you have to wear a seatbelt, even though you cart around your own set of airbags. (Tell Coco we said "hi"!) xoxo Your Friends at CelebsAndCars.com P.S. Is it ironic that you and Coco were pulled over shortly after competing in a rally sponsored by Amp energy drinks? Was that a...
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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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Entire Maserati Lineup To Be Updated By 2013
Maserati’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...
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Video: Tribute To Ayrton Senna And The Acura NSX
The Acura NSX--or Honda, depending on where you live--has long been known as the ‘forgotten supercar’ in the world of exotics. This is mostly because its cutting edge all-aluminum construction meant that it was extremely expensive and its V-6 engine, though fairly high-tech in its day, was...
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2010, 2011 BMW 5-Series And 5-Series GT Recalled
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...
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Report: Toyota FT-86 Still In Progress, Due Late 2011
Rumors of the FT-86's death may have been a bit premature.
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Porsche Researching Electric Sports Cars, Production 'Definite'
The future of Porsche sports cars will include electricity.
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After 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 official specifications of Audi's new four-door coupe as well. Aside from mentioning the standard bi-xenon headlights, optional LED headlights, standard LED tail lights, and "all-weather light function," we'll dispense with talk of the car's styling, as it's already become a matter of heated...
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2011 Hyundai Equus Full Specs
The 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...
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Watch The World Premiere Of The 2011 Audi A7
The 2011 Audi A7 was unveiled this afternoon, and we now have the official video of the event as it happened in Munich. For the full details on the 2011 A7, check out our preview here. Pairing efficiency with style, the new A7 promises to deliver a lot. We'll have to wait until we can get behind...
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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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2011 Ford Explorer: Four Videos And A New Gallery
The 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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Video: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz Take A Lap In Top Gear's Reasonably Priced Car
Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz both appeared on last night's episode of Top Gear in the U.K. According to reports, the duo were in Britain on a junket for Knight and Day, and while there, they each made laps in the show's Reasonably Priced Car -- these days, a Kia cee'd. We haven't bittorrented...
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Fans of Italian styling are anxiously awaiting Fiat and Alfa Romeo's return to the U.S. now that the alliance deal between the Italian auto giant and Chrysler is in full swing. However, while Fiat is confirmed to be here at the end of this year with its 500 minicar, the more premium Alfa Romeo brand (not including the exclusive 8C Competizione supercar) won’t arrive until 2012. What new models Alfa Romeo has planned is still up in the air but today we have a few more details, including word from Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne that Alfa Romeo will return to the U.S. with a full model lineup. The...
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Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Set To Close After Just Three Years
Come this September 12, the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge will be no more as the series will be taking its final race at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah on that date. Formed through a partnership between Miller Motorsports Park and Ford Racing, the Mustang Challenge ran for three racing seasons and...
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2011 Ford Explorer Preview
Finally, 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...
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Leaked: 2011 Audi A7 Photos
The 2011 Audi A7 will get its full official unveiling on Monday.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 And CL65 AMG Preview
Mercedes-Benz has released the full details and initial photos of the 2011 CL-Class AMG.
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Audi Unveils Facebook Site For 2011 A7 Launch
With the RS5 just announced to arrive in America in 2012 and the price of the R8 Spyder V10 set, it's hard to get too excited over the announcement of a Facebook site. Take a breath, and remember that it's the 2011 Audi A7 we're talking about, though, and things will come into focus. The unveiling...
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