Sedans
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An official image of the new M3 Sedan has cropped up on M3 Post, and as suspected it reveals the new model is basically the E90 sedan with the M3 Coupe's front-end lobbed on. In fact, the two cars share only the the load-bearing structure, doors, roof, trunk lid. Like the M3 Coupe, the Sedan variant is developed from the ground up as a separate car and makes extensive use of aluminum to keep weight to a minimum. Expect to see the same 420hp 4.0L V8 as the M3 Coupe and similar performance statistics as well: acceleration to 100km/h (62mph) in less than 4.9s, with top speed electronically...
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FPV prepping new Territory FX6 and Cobra sedanFord’s Aussie subsidiary and its FPV performance division were set to unveil two new models at next week’s Sydney Motor Show but images of the new cars were leaked ahead of the reveal. The cars are based around Ford’s Falcon sedan and its Territory SUV but both have undergone...
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Lexus IS F confirmed with 417hp under the bonnetDespite Lexus showing off its new sports sedan back in January at the Detroit Auto Show the company has been surprisingly tight-lipped about the number of horses kicking under the hood. However, today’s Japanese launch of the IS F allowed to officially state the figures as well as other...
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Gallery: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X detailsThe new Evo X is unashamedly one of our favorite cars of the year and we suspect it will be at the top of wish lists of many readers as well. Not many cars out there come close to matching the Evo in terms of bang for your buck and it doesn’t hurt that the latest model looks amazing as well...
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Pontiac G8 to start under $28K in the U.S.The G8, GM's Pontiac-badged version of the successful Holden Commodore, was already primed to be one of America's best rear-drive sedans to date. Now it's going to be one of the most affordable as well. Pricing of the base-level G8 will start at $27,595 and the V8 powered GT model will start at...
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Gallery: More of the 2008 Audi A4The new A4 is an incredibly important car for Audi as it’s not just the largest seller, but also the first all-new A4 for almost eight years. Underneath the skin is Audi’s latest Modular Longitudinal Platform (MLP) that is shared with the Audi A5 and will eventually make its way to more...
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Most readers would probably recognize SsangYong for its range of odd-looking SUVs but the South Korean carmaker also is responsible for a luxury sedan called the Chairman. SsangYong is now working on a successor for the Chairman to be launched next year and exported to markets outside of South Korea by 2010. The new version, codenamed W200, will have more interior space than the current car and will be powered by an all-new 5.0L engine mated to a seven-speed transmission. One official told the Yonhap newspaper that SsangYong was planning to expand its range significantly over the coming years...
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Mitsubishi launches the GSR and RS Lancer Evo XAfter months of spy shots, leaked brochures, and supposed official images, Mitsubishi has finally revealed all the final details and images for the new Lancer Evolution X. The car officialy goes on sale today at dealers across Japan sporting the new S-AWC system and a five-speed manual transmission...
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GM to take CTS global with right hand drive editionThe 2008 Cadillac CTS is being hailed as the best American car in 40 years by automotive journalists across the nation. Now GM is looking to take that success overseas. This week's UAW strike threatened to cut into production of the new right-hand drive CTS, which is being built at GM's plant in...
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MG finally brought back to the roadMonths after its partner SAIC launched the nearly identical Roewe 750, Chinese automaker Nanjing Auto has officially launched its own MG7. Based on the original British built MG ZT, the new Chinese version comes with a choice of two new engines. The first is a turbocharged 1.8L unit producing...
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Video: Lexus IS-F at Laguna SecaLexus will be taking on two of its most coveted rivals, Mercedes’ C63 and the BMW M3, with its all new IS-F performance sedan. This latest video shows the car going through some high-speed antics down at the Laguna Seca speedway, and, by the looks of things, IS-F owners will have nothing to...
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Mitsubishi Releases New Lancer Evo GSR PicsMitsubishi released four new shots of the Lancer Evolution today--three of the JDM Evolution GSR's exterior, and one of the U.S. market's Evolution MR's interior. The latest images are a timely foil to the official teaser shot of the Subaru WRX STI that hit the web last week. The same 295hp...
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Hyundai has announced plans for the launch of its upcoming Genesis sedan in China in April next year to capitalize on growing numbers of affluent new car buyers. China is now the second largest car market and there are still plenty of opportunities for growth. The new car will likely cost around $50,000 and initial sales targets stand at 3,000 units a year, one official told Automotive News. Hyundai will also start selling the car in the U.S. around the same time it is launched in China and are expecting to shift close to 20,000 units per year in the world’s largest car market. However...
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Brabus presents the V12 Biturbo Bullit Mercedes C-Class - 720hp and 1100NmPegged as the ‘ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing,’ Mercedes tuner Brabus has unveiled its new V12 Biturbo C-Class sedan that it plans to present at tomorrow’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Brabus has been transplanting high output, large displacement engines into regular sedans for...
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Revealed: 2008 Mazda6The new Mazda6 has been revealed in all its glory ahead of its unveiling at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model, once again available in sedan, five-door hatch and wagon bodystyles, brings a new sense of style and design that we predict will lure away customers of more expensive...
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New Mazda6 lighter and cleaner than predecessorThe new Mazda6 mid-size sedan will be making its world debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show and in fitting with the show’s green theme, the new model will be slightly lighter, more fuel-efficient and cleaner than the one it replaces. Underscoring the carmaker’s new...
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Video: Jaguar’s new XF on the open roadThe styling of Jaguar’s new XF has been a letdown when you consider how stunning the original concept version looked. This latest video of the car out on the road shows it in a much better light compared to the initial studio shots but there’s no avoiding the "startled deer" style of...
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GAZ unveils Chrysler-based Siber at InterautoRussian carmaker GAZ Group has unveiled its new Siber mid-sized sedan at the Interauto Show in Moscow. The new car is based on a Chrysler platform that GAZ acquired the rights to back in April. The rest of the car’s engineering was developed with the help of another firm, British UltraMotive...
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Following our world-first reveal of Audi’s all-important new A4 yesterday, we can now bring you a full image gallery of this stunning sedan. Sharing many of the same concept cues of its A5 coupe sibling, the A4 nonetheless marks its individuality with its short overhangs and great side profile. We’ve also added some extra pictures of the 3.2L petrol model not seen previously. Via KM77
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Video: 2008 Audi A4Following the reveal of the new Audi A4 yesterday comes this latest video showcasing the new car from every angle. In the clip we get a chance to see the new LED detailing used on the headlights and side mirrors in action, plus close-ups of the all new interior. Click here to read up on the full...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Official details and images for the 2008 Audi A4Scheduled to make its world debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, we can finally show you official pictures of Audi’s all-new A4 sedan. At first glance, the car could be mistaken for its predecessor but on closer inspection we can see that it features shorter overhangs up front as well...
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT 'S'Maserati is planning to unveil a new version of its Quattroporte saloon at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with the new car carrying the title ‘Sport GT S.’ Based on the current Sport GT, the new ‘S’ nomenclature sees the car receive a host of upgrades including the...
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2008 Audi A4 breaks coverImages of Audi’s next-gen A4 sedan have turned up on Dutch forum AutoWeek.nl (the post has since been removed), less than two weeks ahead of the car’s debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. As the image reveals, the new A4’s styling draws heavily from the larger A5 coupe and...
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Jaguar launches the 2009 XF saloonOne of the most talked about new cars of the year, Jaguar’s replacement for the aging S-Type has just been revealed ahead of its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The all-new XF is a crucial model for Jaguar and is the first expression of its new design language in a four-door sedan...
Alex Kaufmann