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The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo will get to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds.
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2011 Hyundai Equus, Genesis To Get 429-HP 5.0-Liter Tau V-8The 5.0-Liter Tau V-8 will go into both the Genesis and the Equus as the top-end options.
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution first drive reviewMy 18-year-old nephew, on a visit to our house for a barbecue, took one look at this car in the driveway and said, “Um, when?” As in when would he get a ride. His dream car, this car, had arrived. He’s even “driven” various Evos of various years in various virtual...
Michael Frank -
2011 BMW 5-Series xDrive All-Wheel-Drive Models PricedBMW has announced pricing for its 2011-model-year 535i and 550i xDrive sedans. Including an $875 destination fee, the twin-turbo, six-cylinder 2011 BMW 535i xDrive starts at $52,775.
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2011 Subaru Impreza Priced From $17,495Subaru has announced pricing for the 2011 Subaru Impreza models, with the new range consisting of the 2.5i, 2.5i Premium and Impreza Outback Sport, as well as the new widebody Impreza WRX and WRX STI models. The well-equipped Impreza 2.5i maintains an aggressive starting price of $17,495, with the...
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First Details On Next-Gen Volkswagen Phaeton, U.S. Market CrucialThe Phaeton flagship sedan may have been a major flop for Volkswagen but officials are keen for a launch of a successor. The car was priced similarly to BMWs and Audis but it wore a humble VW badge, and there was nothing particularly exciting or innovative about it either. It had mundane styling...
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While it isn’t the high-performance M5 that we’re all waiting for, this latest prototype spied testing in Germany confirms that there will also be regular 2011 BMW 5-Series models with some distinct M styling cues. The M Sport Package for the 5-Series will include the typical exterior upgrades to give a sharper, sportier appearance, along with interior upgrades to enhance the driver-car interface. New pieces should include a BMW M shifter, M steering wheel and M footrest. Carbon-fiber trim is also likely to be available--and yes, both the new 5-Series Sedan and Touring wagon can be fitted...
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Volvo Recalls 2010-2011 C30, S40 And V50 For Faulty Shift LinkagesThe problem could cause the vehicle to become stuck in gear or unable to engage a gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nelson Ireson -
Subaru And Cosworth Partnering For 1.6-Liter Turbo WRX?As the FIA's rules in WRC and WTCC change, the return of Subaru to racing may be imminent.
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Mercedes Sedans Choose Suicide Over Cradling Charlie Sheen's KeesterAnd so it came to pass, in the year of Our Lady Gaga 03 (commonly known as 2010), a plague settled upon the House of Sheen. The Patriarch (commonly known as Charlie) was beset by lawsuits and community theatre, and at some point, his automobiles launched a revolt. In layman's terms: a Mercedes...
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Hits 41 MPG, Claims Greenest Luxury Sedan TitleThe 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is based on the same platform that underpins the Ford Focus.
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Charlie Sheen Is Smiling. Should We Be Concerned?Possible reasons that Charlie Sheen is smiling in the photo at the link below: 1. That whole business about his Mercedes S-Class tumbling over a cliff under very suspicious circumstances has been mostly forgotten. 2. The guy already has a new Mercedes sedan in his driveway. 3. As part of Sheen's...
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When it comes to buying hybrids there are usually two main motivating factors that persuade potential customers; either saving money at the pump or the image of being green. When it comes to the new 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the $102,300 starting price ($106,200 for the long-wheelbase model) makes us think that most buyers won’t have too much trouble paying to fill ‘er up. So buyers of the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 want to be seen as green but at the same time they want performance--and fortunately for them, BMW delivers here big time. The new model is BMW’s first mild hybrid and it also...
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta PreviewSales of the new 2010 Volkswagen Golf (MkVI) are picking up pace all around the country and considering the car’s solid feel, classy styling and German engineering, it’s easy to understand why. Oh, did we mention that it’s also available with a dual clutch transmission and a frugal...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volkswagen Teases 2011 Jetta Ahead Of June 15 UnveilingThe upcoming Jetta will wear features borrowed from the New Compact Coupe concept.
Nelson Ireson -
Kanye West's Porsche Panamera Hits It And Quits ItFirst, he started dating Amber Rose, who's basically the safe-for work equivalent of Ice T's Coco [decidedly NSFW], marinated overnight in a bath of Tila Tequila's famewhorishness, and served in a crusty tortilla shell. Then there was that whole "Imma let you finish" thingamagoo. Now, we learn that...
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China's Buick Excelle GT previews new compact sedan for USThere's a lot about Buick you might not know, including the fact that it sells more cars in China than it does in the U.S. But Buick has been hard at work refreshing its image here at home for a while now, with the LaCrosse, Regal and soon, the Excelle GT--though it's get a more U.S.-friendly name...
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Paparazzi Stalk Celebs And Jaguars At The 2010 CFDA AwardsLast night, a swarm of celebs descended on Alice Tully Hall for one of the fashion world's biggest events: the Council of Fashion Designers of America's annual Fashion Awards. And of course, knowing that a star-studded event would be incomplete without some star-studded luxury wheels, Jaguar...
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The new 2012 Volkswagen Passat is expected to up the stakes against Germany’s luxury automakers, with the car’s designers hoping it will be mentioned in the same breath as the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. These are the latest spy shots of a prototype for the new sedan variant, revealing a longer and wider platform than the current car. Though the new Passat will be larger than the outgoing one, the use of lightweight materials in its construction should ensure a lighter kerb weight and improved mileage. Under the hood, a replacement for the R36’s 3.6-liter engine...
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N.Technology Porsche Panamera Race Car Hits The TrackThe first shakedown testing of the Panamera S Race Car went well.
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Report: BMW Gran Coupe To Wear 6-Series BadgeReports that the BMW Gran Coupe Concept was approved for production emerged just days after its Beijing Auto Show debut this April. Now the word on the street is that it will wear a 6-Series badge when it goes on sale in 2012. The Concept CS-inspired Gran Coupe Concept should make a good fit within...
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2011 Porsche Panamera V-6s On Sale In U.S. Starting June 5, Priced From $74,400The 2011 Panamera and Panamera 4 will hit dealerships this Saturday.
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2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Qualifies For IRS Tax CreditTax incentives designed to help promote the adoption of technology that is slightly more expensive but in the end, more fuel efficient, are growing rapidly. The Internal Revenue Service’s Alternative Motor Vehicle provision, for example, is targeted at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. BMW...
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Video: 2010 Saab 9-5's First CommercialThe Spyker-owned Saab is getting ready to release its first car.
Nelson Ireson