Rumors
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We've been tracing the development of Maranello's next hypercar for years now, with spy shots of the car--in prototype development mule form--dating back to 2008. We've also known for a while now that the next Enzo would sport hybrid drive, likely an offshoot of the HY-KERS technology shown on the 599 at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Now the rumors rise to a crescendo with as much as 920 horsepower on tap. Of course, the majority of that power will come from the V-12 engine. According to Automobile, it will be an 800-horsepower, 7.3-liter unit. Mated to a 120-horsepower hybrid/KERS system (a la...
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Youngman Prepared To Invest $1.8 Billion In New Saab Models
Youngman has made a formal offer to acquire Saab's assets, and is prepared to spend an additional $1.8 billion to develop future models.
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MINI And Prodrive Parting Company In WRC: Report
Sources close to BMW report that the German automaker will soon shift its MINI WRC program from Prodrive to X-Raid.
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Youngman Reportedly Rebuffed In Bid To Acquire Saab
Sources close to the situation report that Saab's receivers are not interested in entertaining bids for the operation, preferring instead to sell off the remaining pieces.
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Lamborghini SUV Confirmed: Report
Whispers, rumors, denials--the idea of a new Lamborghini SUV heading to production has run the gamut of online coverage. Earlier this week, we got a few dubious images from a magazine page touting a new concept version of a Lamborghini SUV coming to Beijing. Today, an Audi manager has confirmed the...
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BMW's Rumored 1-Series GT To Debut At Paris Motor Show: Report
BMW's front-drive 1-Series GT, a cross between a hatchback and a wagon, will debut at this fall's Paris Motor Show according to a report from BMW Blog.
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Diesel's ascendance in the U.S. is a story that's been slow to develop momentum. For years, we've been hearing they're coming--and many are already here--but they're still just not a major factor in the marketplace. Mass buying preferences aside, however, there are some brilliant examples out there, and Audi's U.K. arm has just announced what looks to be another: a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 BiTDI engine rated at 308 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. Those are solid figures, to be sure. BMW's 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel yields engaging performance and surprising fuel economy...
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Next Porsche 911 Turbo To Get Tri-Turbo System: Report
Patent filings have revealed that Porsche is developing a tri-turbo system for its next 911 Turbo.
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Renault To Honor 50th Anniversary Of The Alpine A110: Report
Renault will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Renault Alpine A110, likely with a tribute concept, at this fall's Paris Motor Show.
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More Details Leaked On McLaren's Upcoming MP4-12C Spider
Still nearly a year away from launch, new details say the McLaren MP4-12C Spider's top will be aluminum, and that the car will be a targa instead of a true roadster.
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China's Youngman To Take One Last Shot At Saab: Report
Sources close to Chinese company Youngman report that it will make one final attempt to purchase bankrupt automaker Saab.
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Volkswagen's Bluesport Roadster May Be Doomed: Report
Unless VW can drum up demand and stir dealer interest, its eagerly anticipated Bluesport turbodiesel roadster project may be cancelled, according to British source.
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The next Mazda MX-5 will be smaller and lighter than the current car, but it's launch has been pushed back to mid-decade.
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Topless 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coming To Detroit: Report
Ford will reportedly show a convertible version of its 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Alfa Romeo 4C Dropping Carbon Fiber Body: Report
Given the phenomenal power-to-weight ration, obscene lightness, and borderline bargain target price Alfa Romeo announced for the new 4C coupe at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, we're not surprised something has had to give as the car enters production development on the way to its 2013 production...
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More Rumors Of Next Generation Toyota Supra Emerge
A replacement for Toyota's flagship sports car, the Supra, is under development and will use a hybrid drivetrain good for an estimated 400 horsepower.
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Next-Gen Subaru WRX To Get 270 HP Turbo BRZ Engine?
Rumors of a turbocharged version of the BRZ's engine--and the BRZ itself--have swirled for a while now, as has its application elsewhere. But now, the talk is firming up with possible power figures, and they're nudging up against 270 hp. That's not exactly unheard from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, as...
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee To Start Around $40,000
The Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee will cost around $40,000.
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The new 6-Series, both coupe and convertible, are very, very good grand touring cars. But another 200 or so horsepower, M Division suspension tuning, and some customization of the design inside and out could just make them brilliant--and according to the latest rumors, that could happen soon. We already know the M6 is in the works; our spies have even caught them crashed around the Nurburgring on more than one occasion. It's been thought that the engine would be the same M-tuned 4.4-liter turbo V-8 found in the M5, but according to supposed inside info gathered by Autofans.be, the M6 will get...
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Acura NSX Getting A Detroit Auto Show Concept: Report
If Autocar is correct, Honda will show a Super Sports Concept, which may become the next Acura NSX, at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Cadillac Rethinks A Diesel Offering For The U.S. Market: Report
Cadillac needs a diesel engine option to compete with established brands in Europe, so including such an option on its U.S. cars may make sense for the brand.
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BMW 5-Series M Division Diesel Rumors Heat Up
After being "confirmed" earlier this year, rumors of BMW's 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning--but not M5 badges--are sprouting fresh roots. This time around, the talk comes with a name: M550dX. Astute observers of BMW's nomenclature will note that that's not how cars are named here in the U.S...
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Same Hammer, More Velvet: 2013 Viper To Be Both Fast And Refined
Dodge boss Reid Bigland has confirmed that the 2013 Dodge Viper will be kinder and gentler, while still appealing to Viper loyalists.
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Could Jaguar's X-Type Replacement Go Front-Wheel Drive?
Jaguar's upcoming compact sedan will be smaller and more fuel efficient than previous offerings, and sources say it will be built on a front drive platform.
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