Car News
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Both of its closest rivals are on the verge of launching hybrid versions of their flagship sedans but for German luxury automaker Audi and its A8, a hybrid model is still some months away. Speaking with reporters at this week’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Audi chief Rupert Stadler revealed that a hybrid version of its new A8 will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March. Audi sees hybrids as a stepping stone towards full electric vehicles, which is why the hybrid A8 will be a full hybrid rather than a mild one. This means that the vehicle will be able drive on electric power...
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2011 Lincoln MKXFord has unveiled a facelifted version of its Lincoln MKX mid-size crossover, which comes into the 2011 model year wearing the brand’s new signature DNA. The freshening of the 2011 Lincoln MKX extends to all areas of the vehicle, with new features and technologies not available anywhere else...
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Cadillac XTS Plugs Into A Hybrid FutureDespite some models costing upwards of $100,000, the luxury flagship sedan segment is one of the most hotly contested in the industry and is currently dominated by five main players: the Lexus LS, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. We’ll soon be able to add a sixth...
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College Starts Again In 2010 And So Does the Parking HuntWe Give You Tips For Finding the Perfect Parking Spot
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Sports Cars Go ElectricPerhaps it’s a sign of the times but almost every major automaker at this week’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show had some kind of electrified vehicle on show, with everything from battery-powered supercars to hybrid urban runabouts taking center stage. Until the recent past, pure electric...
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Fiat 500 BEVAt the 2010 Detroit Auto Show today Chrysler rolled out its Fiat 500 minicar once again but this time around the diminutive hatch is sporting something very different. Labeled the Fiat 500 BEV, the new concept features an all-electric powertrain based on Chrysler’s modular electric drive...
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The new 135i makes use of the single-turbo N55 engine.
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Audi To Underwrite Iron Man 2 (Ferrous Boogaloo)Every celeb worth her yoga mat is driving an Audi these days, so this bit of news should come as no surprise: today at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Audi's VP of marketing, Scott Keogh, confirmed that the company will be a major product-placer in the upcoming Iron Man 2 film. Which means that we'll...
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Volkswagen: No Plans To Build Jetta CoupeContrary to what we’ve heard recently from other sources—which might, admittedly, have been building on rumor—Volkswagen currently has no plans to build a Jetta Coupe.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Sporty 2011 Honda CR-Z HybridThe 2010 Honda CR-Z sporty hybrid made its debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show today.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Unveils New E-Tron Concept, Live GalleryThe new e-tron is the third such all-electric concept.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: GMC Granite Concept Live GalleryThe GMC Granite Concept shows the brand's urban direction.
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The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is on display in the flesh at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: VW New Compact Coupe Concept Live GalleryThe Volkswagen New Compact Coupe previews the upcoming Jetta sedan and Jetta Coupe.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-CH Compact Hybrid ConceptThe Toyota FT-CH Compact Hybrid Concept is Toyota's latest take on a Prius-platform hybrid.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2011 Buick Regal GS Concept Live GalleryThe Buick Regal GS stands to liven up Buick's sleepy reputation.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2011 Mustang GT Live GalleryThe 2011 Mustang GT gets a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Ford Focus Live GalleryThe 2012 Ford Focus bridges the U.S. and Europe with a single, global version.
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The first Lancia vehicle to show up as a Chrysler-brand product is on the floor today at Detroit.
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Winners For 2010 North American Car & Truck Of The Year Awards AnnouncedThe winners for the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards have been announced and are once again as controversial as ever, with the 2010 Ford Transit Connect taking the Truck of the Year award and the 2010 Ford Fusion taking the Car of the Year trophy. Coinciding with this week’s...
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: New Compact Coupe Previews Jetta Two-DoorAlmost certainly destined to become one of the stars of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen’s New Compact Coupe (NCC) concept car has been revealed--albeit, a little prematurely thanks to several leaks. Previewing the look of the next-generation Volkswagen Jetta due later this year, as...
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Mercedes-Benz Rising Car Sculpture Previews New Design LanguageThe information comes directly from the automaker’s new design chief, Gordon Wagener.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show CoverageIt's another winter of discontent in the Motor City, with automakers still reeling from bankruptcies, new fuel and safety rules, and a world that cares roughly half as much about buying new cars and trucks as it did 18 months ago. Still, as we plumb the depths the 2010 Detroit Auto Show this week...
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Ford FocusThe 2012 Ford Focus is set to make its debut in Detroit today at the 2010 NAIAS.
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