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Geely chairman Li Shufu is in Sweden to sign the paperwork on the transfer of Volvo, according to the latest reports.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class To Get New Twin-Turbo V-8, Possible All-Hybrid LineupMercedes-Benz has told Motor Authority some of its plans for the coming S-Class mid-cycle refresh.
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2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan Priced From $50,475The new single-turbo six-cylinder 535i and V-8 550i sedans cost $50,475 and $60,575, respectively.
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2010 New York Auto Show Preview: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDriveBMW will be expanding its performance lineup at next week’s 2010 New York Auto Show with the launch of the all-wheel drive variant of the Alpina B7 sports sedan. Joining the regular B7, the all-new 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, as it’s officially titled, will again be offered in standard-...
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GM Working On EcoBoost-Like Twin-Turbo V-6 For Cadillac XTS FlagshipWhile Ford’s EcoBoost technology is nothing really revolutionary--direct injection and turbocharging has been available on European diesels for years--the Blue Oval has been making strides over the competition when it comes to the performance and efficiency of its new engines. EcoBoost...
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2011 BMW 5-Series, X5 And 3-Series Coupe And Cabrio Headed To New YorkAt next week’s 2010 New York Auto Show several 2011 model year BMWs will make their official North American debuts, including the all-new 2011 5-Series plus the facelifted 2011 X5 and 3-Series Coupe and Convertible. Also on show will be a new all-wheel drive variant of the high-performance...
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At next week’s 2010 New York Auto Show Buick will roll out its latest versions of the LaCrosse sedan, this time with just a single four- and six-cylinder engine on the table. Coming in for the 2011 model year, the LaCrosse is being offered with an Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as standard and with a 3.6-liter V-6 remaining an option. The current 3.0-liter V-6 model will be dropped from the lineup. Also new for 2011 is the addition of optional all-wheel drive on models equipped with the 3.6-liter V-6. As for the new four-cylinder, direct injection technology helps it deliver 182...
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Bentley Mulsanne Takes Four Days Just To PaintThe all-new 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has been designed to represent the pinnacle of automotive luxury so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that painting the body alone takes a total of 86 hours--nearly four whole days--to complete. That is the level of attention to detail afforded to Bentley's...
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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Adopts WideBody DesignThe new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX has been updated for the latest model year, picking up the same striking widebody design as the high-performance STI model along with a wider track and tires for enhanced grip. The new widebody design is standard on both the WRX sedan and hatchback, making both cars...
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Ouch, My Wallet: 2010's 10 Most Expensive Cars To InsureWe all hate the insurance bill we have to pay, but it beats paying out of pocket when things go wrong.
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End Of The Line For Maybach?Reports of Maybach’s demise have been coming for almost as long as the brand (in its modern iteration) has been around for, which is now just on eight years. But with no new models in the pipeline, paltry sales figures of less than a third of what its closest rival, Rolls-Royce, enjoys, and...
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New Infiniti Q Flagship In DoubtInfiniti dealers across the country have been desperately waiting for a new Q flagship sedan to take on the likes of the Lexus LS and BMW 7-Series to be announced, however, it appears their wish may never come true. The last Q model ended production back in 2006 and at the time the base sticker...
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The images depict a redesigned face for Daimler's ultra-lux sedan.
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2012 Ford Police Interceptor: Taurus Does Law And OrderThe 2012 Ford Police Interceptor is based on the 2010 Ford Taurus.
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Entire Bentley Continental Range Going Flex-Fuel CapableThe Bentley Continental range is bringing green to the company's hyper-lux image.
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Mitsubishi's Ralliart performance brand goes underThe hot Mistu brand is no more--and you can blame the car market's downturn.
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Ask Motor Authority: Why Doesn't AMG Go Twin-Turbo?
Mercedes-Benz has one of the best brands-within-a-brand in its factory-tuner AMG division. Far from a body-and-trim badgeworks, AMG is building its own engines and developing its own cars these days. Its latest cars, like the 2010 SLS AMG, are powered by a normally-aspirated 6.2-liter V-8. But...
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TheCarConnection Gets Hands-On With Mercedes-Benz ESF Safety PrototypeThe Mercedes-Benz ESF Safety Prototype previews the best of Mercedes' upcoming safety technologies.
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The news is still unofficial, but it looks like the Trident Brand will be going hybrid.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Hyundai i-flow ConceptThe Hyundai i-flow concept is a preview of the company's new D-segment car.
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Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series Long Wheelbase SedanThe 2011 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo are already out, but two more bodystyles are on the way.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid Live PhotosThe 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid is Audi's first foray into large-car hybrid drive, and it's a solid one, promising a balance of performance and lower emissions. Unlike the latest spate of luxury hybrids, the performance emphasis is on the combustion engine, rather than the hybrid system, however. It's not...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E300 Bluetec HybridMercedes-Benz is raising the bar in the hybrid segment with the unveiling today of the world’s first production diesel-electric hybrid vehicle at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz is using its E-Class platform to showcase its latest powertrain and promises the car will be on sale--at...
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Bentley Reveals Full Specs For 2011 MulsanneThe 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is the most luxurious offering from the hyper-luxury brand.
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