Wagons
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Ethanol is a hot topic among biofuels advocates - and opponents - and green-car fiends alike, but it has a long tradition as a performance fuel as well. Lexmaul taps into that tradition with their latest Vectra, converting the car to E85 flex-fuel capability for extra performance. The CO2 savings doesn't hurt in carbon-conscious Europe either, but with up to 270hp (201kW) and 243lb-ft (330Nm) of torque on tap, you're not thinking 'green' you're thinking 'fun'. That's a big improvement over the stock Vectra's 175hp (130kW) as well. The conversion kit is included in Lexmaul's 'Stage 1' program...
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Jaguar XF Estate coming to Frankfurt Motor Show?As we previewed for you last April, Jaguar is rumored to be working on an XF Estate for this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The car, which would expand on the already highly successful XF range, is expected to be essentially production ready despite its status as a 'show car'. The gang at Auto Motor...
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Preview: Skoda Superb station wagonVolkswagen-owned Skoda doesn't get much press in the U.S. but over in Central and Eastern Europe it is one of the most popular automotive brands. Having launched new versions of its mainstream Octavia and Superb sedans in the past year, the company last week took the covers if its all-new Yeti...
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Audi A4 Allroad quattro back on the cards for U.S. launchAudi has unveiled its new A4 Allroad quattro at the Geneva Motor Show today, and latest reports indicate the toughened up Avant on stilts could be heading to the U.S. Audi is keen to sell a new Allroad quattro in the U.S. following the exit of the A6 Allroad quattro back in 2005. That particular...
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 revealed ahead of Geneva Motor ShowA picture is worth a thousand words, or in the case of the Alfa Romeo 159, it's worth a long, loving stare. The sensual lines of one of the finest-looking sedans anywhere have been revealed in their 2009 model year form ahead of the unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Early last year...
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Audi A4 Allroad quattro revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show debutAudi has expanded its A4 range with the introduction of the all-new A4 Allroad quattro, a taller and tougher version of the A4 Avant wagon with permanent AWD and off-road capability. Making its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, the A4 Allroad is packed with a range of new...
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Audi's new A4 Allroad quattro has made its debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Click here for all the details. Like Volvo's XC line of cars, the Audi Allroad is a tall wagon with AWD and off-road capability. To date, however, the Allroad has only been available in a version based around the A6. These latest spy photos show a new A4-based Allroad in testing, confirming our news last year that such a model was in the works. Cues that tip this car as a definite Allroad vehicle include the wider fenders and taller ride height, plus the new bumpers with a more ruggedized look, new air intake...
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Preview: 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class ‘Estate’ wagonThe next-generation Mercedes Benz E-Class has just made its debut but we still have several months until the ‘Estate’ wagon version is revealed. A number of prototypes for the Estate have been spotted near the carmaker’s headquarters in Germany, revealing the final shape of the...
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General Motors looking at hatch and wagon variants for CruzeDespite the economic reality that smaller cars may end up costing their owners as much as larger cars, the small and mid-size segment is an incredibly important volume leader, and the Chevrolet Cruze is shaping up to be General Motors' prime entrant. As the Cruze progresses through its lifecycle...
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Saturn will get only sedan version of Opel Insignia to replace AuraEarlier this year we reported that General Motors could possibly delay the launch of the next-generation Saturn Aura, or possibly drop the model altogether, but according to GM vice chairman Bob Lutz the new car is on track albeit with some major changes. Lutz confirmed at the time that the Opel...
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Alfa Romeo updates 159 sedan and wagonThe stunning 8C Spider isn’t the only new model Alfa Romeo will be presenting at next month’s Geneva auto show. Also gracing the stands of the Italian carmaker will be updated versions of its bread-and-butter 159 sedan and sportwagon models. Changes to the cars have been kept subtle but...
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Audi Considers A4 AllroadThe Audi Allroad, based on the mid-sized A6, is essentially a jacked-up version of the standard wagon with protective plastic side cladding and a quattro all-wheel-drive system. The car is designed for those individuals who want off-road capability but aren’t willing to upsize to full-on SUV...
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While most other manufacturers are going with a performance theme for this year’s SEMA Auto Show, Hyundai has picked a ‘beach’ theme for its showcase with the announcement today of the Elantra Touring ‘Beach Cruiser’ Concept. The car is based on the recently revealed five-door Elantra Touring, which will officially go on sale in the U.S. early next year. The Elantra Touring Beach Cruiser Concept was customized by California-based K-Daddyz Kustomz and is the fifth consecutive SEMA show car for the Korean carmaker. The car’s exterior features a two-tone paint...
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Official: Citroën’s new C5 sedan and wagonThese are the first official images of the upcoming Citroën C5 midsize saloon and wagon, which will be shown for the first time at a press event later today. The car won’t officially go on sale until after it makes its public debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January next year where...
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BMW reveals updated 5-series and M5 TouringWe have no idea why BMW chose to launch its updated 5-series lineup outside of Detroit, but this is exactly what they have done. The current 5-series has been one of BMW's most popular models in its history, so there is still reason to get excited about the launch. This is the first major update...
Kenneth Hall