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Without doubt one of the most striking unveilings at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti’s all-new Essence Concept was also one of the most important designs for the luxury brand and created in part to celebrate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary. At the time of its unveiling, the Essence was described as an exploration into the brand’s future and while we can definitely see some influences in the recently revealed 2011 Infiniti M, the next-generation G37 Coupe and its derivatives will have the most in common with the striking concept. That’s the word of sources in Japan who have revealed...
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DMC Releases Quattro Veloce Styling Kit For The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640It never ceases to amaze us how many people are out there for whom a car as perfect as the Lamborghini Murcielago is simply not enough. That’s where tuners like Germany’s DMC step in, developing a range of aerodynamic performance enhancements, wheel and tire packages and interior mods for the...
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Tesla's Success At Risk Due to CEO's Complicated DivorceTesla Motors has been in the spotlight lately for it's bold attempt at making electric cars fun. The company has generated a lot of interest in its upcoming vehicles, and seems to have everyone convinced that battery-powered sports cars are the real deal. CEO Elon Musk's dramatic divorce now...
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GM And Hawaii's TGC To Develop Hydrogen Fueling NetworkOne of the hurdles for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to overcome is the lack of an established refueling network. Although small numbers of fuel cell vehicles are in operation as fleets, their ranges are limited by the availability of hydrogen stations. GM has decided to make a move towards building...
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Rumor: 1,200-HP Bugatti Veyron comingThe Bugatti Veyron, an all-star of the supercar world may soon get a healthy power boost. At roughly 1000hp, I wouldn't exactly say the current Veyron lacks motivation. Even so, Bugatti apparently plans to boost this impressive figure by 200hp. I can only speculate that the increased engine power...
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Honda Increases Length Of Update Cycle With Next-Gen CivicHonda enthusiasts have become accustomed to a regular 5-year refresh cycle for the company's passenger car lineup. This generally gives Honda enough time to work out minor bugs, and refine new design features. By the end of the cycle, many customers should be ready to make a trade-in for an updated...
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The Range Rover SUV isn’t small by anyone’s standards, well almost anyone, as there are a few individuals out there who are not satisfied with the amount of space provided in the luxurious off-roader. That’s where companies like the UK’s Design Q come in. The design house and vehicle customizer has unveiled a new package for the Range Rover SUV, which adds some extra inches to the wheelbase and in the process increases legroom for rear-seat passengers--so much so that they can install a reclining seat. The aim was to create a stretched Range Rover boasting all the luxury...
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First Drive: 2011 Porsche CayenneIt's amazing that the 2011 Cayenne can trundle through sand and mud one hour, then after a quick cleanup head right out for hot laps. No other SUV can do that with the same athleticism, finesse, and flavor as the Cayenne.
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Runs Into A TreeAnother rare supercar has bit the dust; this time ‘round it was a black Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano that ran into a tree in the European country of Slovenia. Unlike typical Ferrari crashes where the cars’ mid-mounted engine positioning can often save their powerplants, the 599’s front engine...
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Jeep Drops New Photos, Video Of 2011 Grand CherokeeThe 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee enters production May 21.
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Infiniti M Coupe Sketches Leaked Ahead Of Pebble Beach DebutAutoblog's Damon Lavrinc appears to have gotten an inside look at the upcoming Infiniti M Coupe.
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Video: Fox Car Report Declares Porsche Panamera World's Quickest Family CarGary Gastelu at the Fox News Car Report has gotten behind the wheel of the 2010 Porsche Panamera to see what it's capable of--and the results are humorously surprising. So how does the Panamera earn the title of "World's Quickest Family Car"? Watch the video below to find out. All we'll say is...
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Motor Authority has unveiled its iPhone app, which lets you take the best performance and luxury car coverage on the go.
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2011 Porsche Cayenne Priced From $46,700Porsche's performance SUV gets priced on the retail website.
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This Is What Happens When You Name Your Child 'Mowgli'Look, we like kids as much as any other bachelor (priests excluded), but there should probably be some sort of law about acceptable names for infants. Things began sliding off the rails 100+ years ago with the birth of Ima Hogg (who, contrary to popular belief, did not have a sister named Ura)...
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Lexus LS Recall: This Time It's The SteeringWe're not really sure how much longer this can go on, but we're in for the long haul.
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Mercedes-Benz Customers Can Now Be Covered For Paint And Interior DamageDon’t you hate it when one of the kids spills soft drink and stains--often permanently--your expensive leather seats, or worse still, when a moment of carelessness on your part leaves an ugly scrape on your bumper at the local shopping center car park. Mercedes-Benz customers need no longer worry...
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To compete with the Germans, Inifiniti is rumored to be developing two new variations of its M sedean. Like it's smaller relative, the G sedan, the M may soon offer a 2-door coupe, and possibly even a convertible. Nissan has seen success with the Inifiniti G and M sedans as alternatives to the BMWs they compete with. The popular G37 coupe is proof that Inifiniti can produce an exciting 2-door luxury sports car. Following the trend of European car companies to make larger coupes with more powerful engines could be a risky, but smart move by the Japanese company. Renderings of the...
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Rumored Power Boost For 2012 Nissan GT-R: 500hp+Nissan's recent supercar hit, the GT-R has proven a sub-$100k car can compete with some of the world's best. Others will certainly make necessary changes to keep up, so Nissan will have to work to maintain the GT-R's competitiveness. Rumors suggest a healthy increase in power is part of the...
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Toyota Concerned About Success Of Future CamryToyota's Camry has long since established itself as a symbol of practicality and reliability. Outnumbering most other vehicles on the road, it is a top seller, competing with Honda's and Ford's most popular sedans for years. It would seem positioned to continue on as a popular choice for families...
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Preview: Gran Turismo 5 Hits the NurburgringThe never-ending wait for Gran Turismo 5 grows just a little bit more painful with this release.
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BMW Wants Customers To Pre-Order Vehicles, Starting With New X3BMW is hoping to convince its customers that pre-ordering vehicles is worth the wait as it will mean that they can enjoy a vehicle built to their exact specifications. The automaker is launching a new Build Your Own configurator on its website, which it hopes will encourage customers to pick new...
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AC Schnitzer Takes On The BMW X6 MThe somewhat ungainly proportions of BMW's not-a-sedan, not-an-SUV X6 have been the subject of intense debate. It's not ugly in the traditional sense, but it's not especially attractive either. AC Schnitzer has nevertheless decided to take on the challenge of tuning the X6, focusing its efforts on...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran