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The chief of Mercedes-Benz USA, Steve Cannon, has confirmed that a convertible version of the next-generation C Class is coming. With the sedan likely to launch sometime in 2014, we suspect the C... -
1940 Ford Coupe Joins List Of Ford-Licensed Products: VideoThe popularity of the reproduction Mustang body shells, including one for the 1965 Mustang Convertible and another for the ’67 model, has prompted Ford to approve yet another reproduction of one of its most cherished models, this time a 1940 Ford Coupe hot rod. Like the previous Mustang...
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Mercedes’ U.S. Chief Confirms New C-Class ConvertibleTalk of a new convertible version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class dates back several years. However, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, Steve Cannon, has now finally stated that the car is in the works and will be offered for local sale. Currently, the cheapest Mercedes convertible is the E Class...
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Give Your Porsche Cayenne Diesel A Makeover With A. Kahn DesignBritish outfit A. Kahn Design is back with a new bespoke tuning package for the Porsche Cayenne, this time with the 2013 Cayenne Diesel, which recently made its way to U.S. shores, getting the tuner’s full attention. The aim of A. Kahn Design was to give the Cayenne a more purposeful stance...
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Neiman Marcus McLaren 12C Spider Sells Out Within Two HoursIt took less than two hours for all 12 McLaren MP4-12C Spiders offered by retailer Neiman Marcus to sell out after sales of the limited edition model commenced on Wednesday. The Neiman Marcus special was listed at $354,000, an $85k premium on the regular 12C Spider, though buyers will be able to...
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Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix PreviewThere are now just four races to go until the end of the 2012 Formula One season, but with the championship balanced on a knife edge and several contenders still in the running for title glory, there should still be plenty of excitement, hopefully all the way to the final curtain in Brazil. Thanks...
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BMW has issued a recall on certain versions of its 7-Series flagship sedan due to what the company says is a software problem that can cause a door to open unexpectedly.
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C7 Corvette Convertible Spied, SEMA Concepts, 2013 Ford Fusion Drive: Today’s Car NewsOn the same day that Chevrolet announced the new LT1 6.2-liter V-8 engine for its 2014 Corvette, prototypes for the eventual convertible version also cropped up and have since been spotted by one of our spy photographers. We were fortunate enough to be given a ride in the very first generation of...
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Lamborghini Murcielago Heads Toyo Tires' 2012 SEMA LineupTire manufacturer Toyo will be back at the SEMA show in 2012 with four new concept vehicles developed with some top tuners, including Japan’s Wald International. One of the concepts is based on the Lamborghini Murcielago supercar, though what’s most impressive about the lineup is its...
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Luxury Automakers Eye Brazil As Next Growth HotspotAs sales of luxury cars in China start to mature, the major automakers are now looking for the next country or region to offer the most growth. One of the top contenders is Brazil, which is benefiting from strong demand for its resources as well as a growing service industry. Most major automakers...
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Ford Rolls Out 2012 SEMA Mustang FleetFord teamed up with almost a dozen tuners to help develop its range of custom Mustangs for the 2012 SEMA show.
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Is Prodrive Looking To Buy Cosworth?Recently we brought you news that current owners of Cosworth, American racing names Gerry Forsythe and Kevin Kalkhoven, had put the legendary British tuner and engine manufacturer up for sale. Since then, reports out of the UK claim motorsport firm Prodrive is considering submitting a bid for...
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With less than a week to go until the 2012 SEMA show, news of all the modified cars to be showcased in the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center is coming hot and fast. The latest announcement... -
Jaguar Land Rover To Establish New Design Centers In the U.S. And ChinaAs Europe’s automakers continue to see their sales increase in key markets like the U.S. and China, while back home sales either remain flat or are on the decline, it’s natural that going into future car design will better reflect the desires of consumers where a bulk of sales are made...
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Production Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Set For 2012 SEMA ShowRemember the Sonic Dusk concept car that Chevrolet presented at last year’s SEMA show? Well, the concept has since been confirmed for production and will be appearing in its final form at this year’s SEMA show, which takes place next week in Las Vegas. The idea behind the original...
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Could The Audi R8 e-tron Be Delayed?Audi has consistently stated that its R8 e-tron, an all-electric version of its R8 supercar, would be launched on the market by the end of 2012. With Audi recently setting the Nürburgring lap record for a production EV with a prototype built to production specs, as well as providing details...
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Koenigsegg Expands Number Of Certified Technicians In U.S.Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has announced it’s expanding its team of certified technicians in the U.S. in order to cater to the growing number of customers in this crucial market. The latest to join the team, which is now four members strong, is Rock Ruby, who will be based in...
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Lotus Owner Provides Details Of Future PlansThe last we heard, Lotus’ new owner DRB-Hicom had fired CEO Dany Bahar and thrown out his overly ambitious plan to launch up to six brand new models within a five-year period. DRB-Hicom also revealed that it would announce a revised plan for Lotus before mid-2013 and that development of at...
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Following their initial alliance announcement made in March of this year, the heads of General Motors and France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen have announced an update on the deal, which included the... -
HSV Tests KERS Hybrid In Commodore Racer, Could Lead To Production VersionHolden’s performance division HSV is working on its own racing series together with motorsport firm Walkinshaw Racing, using the Holden Commodore-based ClubSport R8 as the basis for a new one-make series aimed at India and several other markets in Asia. HSV has now revealed that it is...
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Kyle Busch Presents His ‘Rowdy Edition’ Toyota Camry Ahead Of SEMA ShowRemember the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge that pits four of Toyota's top drivers from NASCAR and NHRA in a race car build-off? Well, we now have our first look at the entry from one of the drivers, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, who has come up with the new ‘Rowdy Edition’ Camry based...
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2014 Infiniti G37 Spy VideoEngineers are hard at work testing prototypes for the next-generation Infiniti G sedan, which will be making its official debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January before (hopefully) reaching showrooms sometime next summer. We recently brought you some spy shots of those prototypes but...
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Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio And 500E Confirmed For L.A. Auto ShowFiat is about to add two more members to its 500 family in the form of a new Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet and 500E electric car. The cars will be revealed for the first time at next month’s 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, with inventory (hopefully) arriving in showrooms shortly after. We’ve...
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BMW Confirms Plans For New Plant In BrazilA few months ago we reported that BMW was considering building a new plant in Mexico for production of its 3-Series. While that option may still be on the table, the automaker has confirmed this week that it will build a new plant in Brazil for an undisclosed model, pending approval from regulatory...
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