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The new 2011 Lexus IS range made its official world debut back in September at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, where we were treated with not only the regular IS 250 and IS 350 models but also the ... -
Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 6-Series ConvertibleWe already have a fairly good idea as to what the new 2012 BMW 6-Series will look like following the reveal of the Concept 6-Series Coupe back at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, as well as a leaked shot of the new 6-Series Convertible, which was taken while the car was in a photo shoot. However, there...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: Subaru “Confidence In Motion” ConceptSubaru is in a process of reinventing itself as it desperately attempts to enhance its brand image and build up its presence in the new car market. Over the past decade or so we’ve seen Subaru’s design language and positioning in the market fluctuate rather dramatically, and as we...
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Audi Developing Sound Generators For Future Electric VehiclesAlthough the relative silence of electric vehicles would make them the number one choice of TV gangsters for drive-by shootings, the rest of the world will almost certainly be less than enamored with the difficulty involved in hearing one coming--especially when trying to cross the street. Several...
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Ex-TT Designer Wants New Sports Car For KiaBack in 2007 Kia was keen to launch a new sports model to help build the brand’s reputation and inject some fun into its lineup, which at the time was dominated by dowdy econo cars with questionable reliability. The automaker even rolled out a rear-wheel drive sports coupe concept car in the...
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Audi Promises Diesel Option On Every Model By 2015Diesel models may account for half of all vehicle sales in Europe but here in the U.S. their numbers still hover around the 3 percent mark. Despite their low popularity in the eyes of local buyers, analysts are predicting sales of the efficient vehicles to more than triple in coming years but...
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The Vertigo.5 is a retro-styled supercar built by Belgian firm Gillet and in its current form has been on the market for a little over three years. For anyone not familiar with the dramatically... -
Aston Martin and Jaeger LeCoultre release third DB9-inspired watchTo celebrate the launch of its DBS supercar, Aston Martin called on Swiss watch company Jaeger LeCoultre to develop a new chronograph watch with a built in transponder that could unlock the car and fire up its engine. The two luxury marques have since released several timepieces, the latest being...
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Report: First Modern Aston Martin Lagonda Will Be An SUVAston Martin is hard at work figuring out just what to do with its Lagonda revival plans. The automaker first revealed back in 2008 plans to revive the Lagonda name for a new range of bespoke models, the first of which was originally slated to appear in 2012, but exactly what market segments to...
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2010 SEMA Preview: Stealth Ford Taurus Police Interceptor ConceptSleek, streamlined and slightly sinister, a specialized stealth concept version of the 2012 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor will debut at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Las Vegas tomorrow. The concept is essentially a customized version of the Taurus police cruiser...
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Volvo Rules Out Launching Flagship To Take On 7-Series And S-ClassWe’ve heard it all before but rarely have we seen it executed successfully; mid-tier luxury brands attempting to move upmarket and compete with tier 1 brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Acura is one such company that has often stated reaching tier 1 status as its primary goal but has still...
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2010 Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Massive GalleryMercedes-Benz is in a process of reinventing its design language, going from the sharp edged and relatively boxy designs of the past to a much more fluid form for its next-generation of cars. Challenged by modern pedestrian impact design regulations, as well as increasing environmental awareness...
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The 14-odd miles of the Nurburgring Nordschleife is nicknamed the “Green Hell” and for good reason. The renowned race track is surrounded by pristine hills covered in green forests but... -
2010 SEMA Preview: Live Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Engine BuildIf you're perplexed as to why anyone would pay $5,800 to build their own already-paid-for engine in a new 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 or Z06, you're not alone. However, at next week’s SEMA event, show goers will get the chance to experience the live build of a supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V-8...
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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Priced From $44,450Volkswagen’s second-generation Touareg SUV is coming onto the market later this year with a sleek new body, more upscale appearance and a range of fuel efficient engines including a hybrid for the first time. But with styling and luxury amenities that are more Audi than Volkswagen, it’s...
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Lexus Launches New Enform Mobile AppJust over a year ago Lexus launched its new Enform in-car connectivity feature, offering drivers a diverse assortment of features ranging from information and convenience capabilities to up-to-the-minute weather reports. Now Lexus is taking its connectivity feature a step further with the launch of...
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HPP Brings Out Custom Chevrolet Camaro And Firebird For SEMAThere are many behind-the-scenes players in the automotive industry that few on the outside ever hear of, despite their huge contributions. Heide Performance Products (HPP) is one such company, designing and building some of the most cherished cars on the streets, including the previous Dodge...
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Volvo Starts Development Of Fuel Cell Range-Extended Electric VehiclesVolvo has some ambitious plans for the future. In addition to the market launch of a plug-in hybrid in 2012, work is currently under way on evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered car and now we can add hydrogen-powered fuel cells to that list--but with a twist. Volvo is...
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BMW has already confirmed it’s working on a new front-wheel drive model to slot in below its current 1-Series and compete with the likes of the Audi A1 and next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class...
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Simbol Design Lavazza GTX-R Is A Ferrari Enzo On A BudgetSimbol Design is one of those niche Italian car companies that you’ve probably never heard of but their new Lavazza GTX-R supercar should get them some press, even if it’s bad. The car looks like a cross between the Ferrari Enzo and a block of Lego but it packs a V-12 punch and enough...
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Luxury Labels Lose Lead In Consumer Reports’ 2010 Reliability StudyInfluential buyer guide Consumer Reports has come out with its annual new car reliability ratings and surprisingly it’s the mainstream brands that dominate and not the luxury makes. Honda and Toyota still dominate in reliability for the latest crop of 2011 models, and General Motors has also...
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BMW On Demand Rental Scheme Means Almost Anyone Can Drive In LuxuryBMW is now making it easier than ever to slide behind the wheel of a luxury car by launching a new rental program that allows customers to drive away in one of any BMW model currently on sale. Dubbed BMW On Demand, the pilot program is being run out of the BMW Welt In Munich, Germany and will...
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Bentley Planning More Special Edition ModelsThe new 2011 Bentley Continental GT is now out in the open and will soon be followed by updated versions of the Continental GT Speed, GTC convertible and Flying Spur sedan but along the way there will be a handful of special edition models to help keep interest brewing. Back at August’s...
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Final Renderings Of James Glickenhaus’ Ferrari P4/5 CompetizioneIt's been almost four years since James Glickenhaus commissioned his custom Pininfarina-penned Ferrari Enzo-based P4/5 supercar, but the excitement has begun to build back up following news that Glickenhaus is working on a brand new car--a racing version of the original P4/5. The new Ferrari P4/5...
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