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Nissan and its Infiniti luxury division may have been late to the table when it comes to hybrids but neither brand is shying away from launching a new generation of gasoline-electric vehicles. Infiniti has fired the latest round in the battle for hybrid supremacy with the unveiling of a new hybrid version of its 2011 M sedan at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Officially titled the Infiniti M35 Hybrid, the new sedan is scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2011, which means it will most likely come in as a 2012 model. It features a special V-6 engine that’s capable of decoupling from the...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Audi A1 e-tron ConceptThe Audi A1 e-tron will show off the first in Audi's planned range of affordable, every-day electric luxury cars.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: BMW Concept 5-Series ActiveHybridThe newest hybrid from BMW is a take on the 5-Series sedan platform.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2012 Audi A8 HybridThe new 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid will be available from late 2011.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra makes 'Consumer Reports' top picksEarlier we talked about the 2011 Ford Fiesta, a car that seems to be changing all the rules for small cars. Now we change gears to a car model that has been around for decades and has built a reputation for being inexpensive, good quality and has a class-leading warranty. Even better is that...
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Mercedes-Benz Racing To Be First With Diesel HybridLast month we reported on General Motors’ efforts to develop a new generation of diesel-electric hybrid powertrains and how the American auto giant is still around five years away from bringing the technology to market. Luckily, we won’t have to wait that long for a diesel hybrid to go...
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The first prototype of the upcoming Opel Ampera--Europe's version of the Chevrolet Volt--today received its initial charge of electricity from a newly installed recharging station at Opel’s headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The event is part of the lead-up to next week’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show and will see the Ampera take part in a cross-country journey from Rüsselsheim to Geneva in Switzerland in time for the show. The prototype vehicle will use the energy stored in its 16kWh lithium-ion battery to drive the first stage of the 370-mile journey. When the battery’s...
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Spyker Purchase Of Saab FinalizedThe announcement today comes as Spyker takes ownership of the Swedish brand.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Maserati Quattroporte GT S 'Awards Edition'The new Awards Edition Quattroporte offers unique appearance and equipment.
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2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan Gets Recaro Seats OptionNow drivers (and front-seat passengers) of the regular Cadillac CTS Sedan can experience a little of what CTS-V owners can enjoy thanks to the availability of a Recaro seats option for the 2010 model year. The particular seats are the exact same ones fitted to the high-performance CTS-V and come...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Bufori Goes Super-Lux, Stays Weird With MKVIBufori's current La JOYA is one of the weirdest cars around.
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Driven: 2010 Ford Mustang GTJust as the 2011 is about to arrive, we ask if you should buy now, or buy later.
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Infiniti has managed to reach the automotive world’s equivalent of Nirvana with its latest 2011 M sport sedan by boosting power significantly while also managing to lower fuel consumption over the outgoing model. Additionally, the new model is also bigger, more luxurious and packed with tons of additional features. Infiniti today released official EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2011 M range, showing increases of up to four mpg versus the 2010 model. The new generation M's all-new design includes two new powerplants, a 3.7-liter V-6 and 5.6-liter V-8, each offering more horsepower...
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2010 Porsche Panamera V-6 PreviewLast year Porsche chose the Shanghai Auto Show to launch its new Panamera sedan in S, 4S and Turbo trims and now the automaker is returning to China for the latest additions to its growing Panamera lineup. This April at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show we will see the launch of the new V-6 powered 2010...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Toyota Avalon Live PhotosThe 2011 Toyota Avalon hit the Chicago show floor today, and though it's not what most people would call "inspired," it's a conservative, modern-looking sedan with a good selection of features and plenty of space inside. Will it be enough to get people over their Toyotaphobia following...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Toyota AvalonThe restyled Avalon retains its conservative look.
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Video: 2010 Aston Martin Rapide Takes To The Spanish HillsWe've salivated over the concept for years, read up on all the official details, and even experienced the car through Marty Padgett's extensive first drive report, now we finally get a taste of what the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is really like with this latest video of the car driving through the...
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2011 Volvo S60 PreviewThe 2010 Volvo S60 will make its official world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
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With the death of Saturn and Pontiac, two of GM's best small, sporty cars are gone: the Solstice and Sky and their turbocharged GXP and Redline variants. The excellent Cobalt SS Sedan got the axe last year as well, leaving GM with only the Cobalt SS Coupe and HHR SS for its small-car, fun-to-drive segment. But the Cruze could step in to fill that gap. Only last week Chevrolet of Singapore showed off its own version of a Cruze SS and now a new report is claiming that a fully-fledged Cruze SS is under consideration along with a four-door coupe version. The new cars are looked at as a way to...
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Subaru Prices 2010 WRX Limited Models To Start From $28,495The WRX Limited Models add some welcome feature upgrades.
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2010 Aston Martin Rapide first drive reviewSo, I wanted to give you a few more days to build up some slack-jawed anticipation for Motor Authority's first drive of the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide, which just happened Tuesday. Also, to give myself some sentient moments on the other side of jetlag. But embargoes and souls are made to be broken...
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Chevrolet Singapore Shows Off Cruze SS...Body KitThe monstrosity you see here is not a true Cruze SS, despite the name.
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2011 Infiniti M Pricing RevealedThe new 2011 Infiniti M sedan isn’t due to go on sale until March 18 but the all-important pricing details for the entire range has been released today. The new M comes onto the market with greatly enhanced style, performance, luxury, and technology, and for early-bird customers Infiniti is...
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Video: SpeedFactory Charger Sets LX-Platform World Record 1/4 MileThe heavily modded 2006 Dodge Charger R/T is a street-legal monster.
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