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Lexus has revealed the all-new LX 570 at the New York Auto Show, making this the third-generation of full-size SUVs offered by the brand.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black SeriesWe’ve always been big fans of the limited edition Mercedes CLK DTM, a car based on the DTM racing bodykit and priced at over €230,000. Now, AMG is presenting the CLK63 AMG Black Series, which brings back most of the aggressive widebody kit and also some better performance figures to...
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Chery building two cars for ChryslerThe first Chinese built car to be sold in the US under the Chrysler umbrella will most likely be a production version of the Dodge Hornet concept pictured above. According to Automotive News, sources close to Chery and its suppliers have confirmed that the new car will be based on the Hornet...
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Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG Black SeriesUpdate: Click here to see official pictures of this car. There’s still much debate as to what car Mercedes Benz will be revealing at this week’s New York Auto Show. The smart money is on the mystery car being the upcoming AMG CLK63 Black Series. The special edition vehicle is based on...
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Carlsson CK35 tuning pack for the Mercedes C-ClassCarlsson has kitted up the new Mercedes Benz C-Class with its latest CK35 tuning package, a race-proven kit that delivers the performance to match its sporty look. The tuner has been a successful competitor in the VLN Long Distance Trophy at the Nürburgring for many years and has consistently used...
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Chevrolet preps three minicar concepts for New York Auto ShowChevrolet will unveil three new minicar concepts at next week’s New York Auto Show, as a preview to a possible production model that’s set to target young urbanites after a stylish and affordable city runabout. The first concept to be launched is the Chevrolet Trax After the official...
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GM is ramping up for a massive assault on next week’s New York Auto Show with planned launches for its HUMMER, Buick and Cadillac labels. The General’s luxury division is set to debut the... -
Ford Mondeo production starts in BelgiumProduction for Ford’s new mid-sized Mondeo sedan has commenced at the Blue Oval’s production facility in Genk, Belgium, just days after production started for the new Ford C-max and almost exactly 12 months after the introduction of the Galaxy and S-max line of cars. To accommodate the...
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Buick reveals new ‘Super’ models and facelifted LaCrosseBuick has revived its ‘Super’ labeling after a 50 year hiatus with the introduction of the 2008 model-year LaCrosse and Lucerne sedans. The badge represents the most premium and powerful Buick models, and the Super edition cars not only feature more power but increased equipment and...
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Another Ferrari Enzo DownedAnother Schumacher wannabe has crashed a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Enzo. Bizarrely, comedian and actor Eddie Griffin crashed the rare supercar during a practice session at a charity race to promote his new film Redline. Valued at an estimated $1.5 million, the wrecked exotic is said to be owned by the...
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The new Subaru Impreza WRX, aka the ugliest car of the yearThis is the first look at the next-generation Impreza performance model, and it shows that Subaru’s designers have taken the company back five years with the latest styling of the iconic WRX. Perhaps former designer Andreas Zapatinas knew his days at Subaru were coming to an end and as a...
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Brabus sport pack for the new Mercedes Benz C-ClassGerman tuner Brabus will be launching a series of performance packages for the new Mercedes Benz C-Class sedan, including an engine upgrade for the C280 and C350 models as well as tuned kits for the CDI range. Top of the list is a rebuild of the gasoline V6 engines, which thanks to a special...
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General Motors may be adding more rear-wheel-drive cars to its lineup including a possible replacement for the GTO coupe. Although GM’s board is yet to confirm any plans, details have already... -
Hyundai steps up with V8-powered Genesis conceptHyundai’s new Genesis concept is an indication of the company’s ambitious plans for the US market. It’s a V8-powered RWD sedan designed to put Hyundai in the same class as brands like Chrysler. The Genesis will be Hyundai’s first American RWD drive car and has been designed...
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Nürburgring corner named after Michael SchumacherOne of the corners of the famed Nürburgring circuit will be labelled the 'Schumacher S’ in honor of seven-times F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. The announcement was made on Sunday by a spokesman for the venue and confirmed by the Nürburgring’s managing director Walter Kafitz...
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Mazda Planning CX-5 CrossoverIt seems that Mazda’s infatuation with concept cars over the past six months won’t completely be for waste. The ‘Zoom-Zoom’ company is now reported to be developing a new crossover vehicle inspired by its Hakaze concept car that was displayed at the recent Geneva Motor Show...
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EU to create single car market?It’s no surprise that the price of a car can vary greatly between different countries around the globe. A BMW M3 in the US, for example, is approximately the same price as a 325i Coupe in Australia. What’s strange is the price disparity between member countries of the EU. The supposed...
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Lutz confirms development of Cadillac V12At the recent Chicago Auto Show, General Motors’ vice chairman Bob Lutz hinted at the possibility of using an extended version of the Camaro platform to build an all-new ultra-luxury vehicle for the Cadillac division. The car, which would be a potential rival to popular saloons such as the...
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Lexus has been one of the pioneers of hybrid technology and has stated early on that it wants to see the efficient drivetrain feature across its model lineup. Europe’s carmakers are fearful of... -
BMW boss hints at new roadster, supercarReports are surfacing about a possible new crossover from BMW based on the platform underpinning the upcoming 1-series coupe. BMW’s boss Norbert Reithofer confirmed during an interview with German buff mag Auto Zeitung that the new car, which is likely to be labeled the X1, is still in the...
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VW planning new low-cost sedanVolkswagen is reported to be preparing a new low-cost sedan aimed at Asian-Pacific markets under a deal that could possibly involve Malaysia's Proton. In an interview with The Straits Times, VW executive Kevin Rose confirmed that an announcement would be made within “the next few...
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Germans <em>want</em> speed limited autobahns?With the European Union cracking down on carbon-dioxide emissions from cars, several proposals have been put forward including limiting the levels of CO2 emissions from new cars to 130g/km and more recently, imposing a speed limit on Germany’s autobahn. You’d think that most Germans...
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Aston Martin calls on Volvo for new RapideAston Martin will rely on Volvo to develop safety systems for its upcoming Rapide sedan, and we’re likely to see more Ford engineers playing a bigger role in designing Aston’s future models. The Blue Oval still retains a £40 million stake in the luxury brand, including ownership of the...
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Video: Get ready for the 2007 Formula One
With the 2007 Formula One season kicking off in Australia this weekend, we thought we’d bring you this awesome video showcasing many of the teams that will be competing this year. Stay tuned for regular posts of all the race highlights, results, and any major changes as they happen.
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