Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Only a couple of days ago Volkswagen took the covers off its new Polo GTI and today, just a couple of weeks out from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the covers have come off from the new CrossPolo. The...
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First Details On Next-Gen Jaguar XK, New Diesel Model PlannedOver the past year or so most of the buzz surrounding Jaguar’s future sports car lineup has centered on a new roadster model dubbed the XE, which is expected to arrive in the next couple of years. However, around the same time, a replacement for the stunning XK is also due. We now have the...
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Jaguar Land Rover Names Ralf Speth As CEOJaguar Land Rover is undergoing a major transition, with its parent company, Tata Motors, recently announcing a new CEO in form of auto industry stalwart Carl-Peter Forster, and now Jaguar Land Rover itself announcing Dr. Ralf Speth as its new CEO. Speth will be responsible for the entire Jaguar...
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Jaguar And Land Rover To Share PlatformsUnder the guidance of new boss Carl-Peter Forster, Jaguar and Land Rover will work closely together to cut their combined lineup of vehicle platforms from the current six to just two over the next several years. The move will see the unlikely scenario of the next-generation Range Rover luxury SUV...
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Report: Audi Considering 8-Speed Automatic For Most ModelsAudi’s top-of-the-line 2011 A8 has been fitted with ZF’s whiz-bang eight-speed automatic transmission, catching up to rivals like BMW that has already installed the advanced transmission in several of its models. Audi is yet to confirm the news but reports claim that following the new...
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Video: 2010 Porsche Panamera V-6Sporting a new 300 horsepower V-6 engine, the new ‘entry-level’ Panamera and Panamera 4 deliver Porsche driving excitement, luxury appointed comfort, and reasonable fuel economy for a sports sedan--all on a budget, in Porsche terms at least. Coming in at a discount of almost $15,000...
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In the space of just 12 months Audi has released three different concept vehicles classified under the new "e-tron" designation so it's safe to assume the automaker has ambitious plans, either for...
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2011 Jaguar XKR: The Fastest XK EverJaguar is updating its XKR Coupe and Convertible for the 2011 model year, delivering a significantly raised maximum speed--up to 174 mph from 155 mph--and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar. The 2011 Jaguar XKR range will go on sale later in the year but...
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Valmet Eva EV debuting at 2010 Geneva auto showIndependent vehicle manufacturer Valmet will be showing off a new concept car previewing an all-electric hatchback at next month’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show, which the company eventually plans to produce. If the Valmet name sounds familiar that’s because it’s the Finnish company...
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Rolls-Royce May Revive Camargue And Corniche Names For New Ghost FamilyJust as the Phantom has its Coupe and Drophead convertible variants, the new 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan is expected to spawn its own two-door variants. The legacy started with cars like the Camargue and Corniche, both of which were based on the Silver Shadow, which itself is the forebear to the...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports ConvertibleThe pressure to show an interest in the ecological impact of driving is extending ever-upwards, so high that even Bentley is working on a new biofuel model. The new model is the convertible version of last year’s Continental Supersports, which will be making its world debut in just a few...
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2011 Infiniti M: More Power, Less Fuel ConsumptionInfiniti has managed to reach the automotive world’s equivalent of Nirvana with its latest 2011 M sport sedan by boosting power significantly while also managing to lower fuel consumption over the outgoing model. Additionally, the new model is also bigger, more luxurious and packed with tons...
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The minicar segment is about to explode, with new models planned from most of the major automakers including, for the first time, premium labels such as Audi. While most are heading down the budget...
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2010 Porsche Panamera V-6 PreviewLast year Porsche chose the Shanghai Auto Show to launch its new Panamera sedan in S, 4S and Turbo trims and now the automaker is returning to China for the latest additions to its growing Panamera lineup. This April at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show we will see the launch of the new V-6 powered 2010...
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VW Follows GM’s Lead By Building Electric Motors In-HouseJust weeks after GM announced it would be building electric motors for some of its future hybrids and electric vehicles in-house, Volkswagen has followed suit and announced it too will build its own electric powertrains. The German automaker’s electric motors will span the entire Volkswagen...
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Report: Buick Considering New CoupeBuick has some exciting new products in the pipeline, such as the LaCrosse and Regal sedans, but at the end of the day the brand is still struggling to attain new, and younger customers. While the average age of a new car buyer in the U.S. is 52, the average age of a Buick buyer is 70--a problem...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 5 By Peugeot HYbrid4 ConceptPeugeot is in the midst of a design transition, having recently appointed new design director Gilles Vidal and then previewing a new design language with the striking SR1 concept. Now the French automaker has revealed the equaling stunning 5 by Peugeot concept car, showcasing a possible design...
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Former GM Europe Boss Named Tata Motors CEOFollowing his departure as CEO of GM Europe last November there were all manner of rumors concerning the future of auto industry stalwart Carl-Peter Forster. Some thought he would go on to lead a Fiat Group brand, some even claimed he would head the new SAAB-Spyker, while others suggested he was to...
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Michelin has launched the new Pilot Sport 3 to replace part of its Pilot Exalto and Pilot Sport 2 ranges, the latter being the tire of choice for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 supercar and recently...
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Ford Confirms Mercury Small Car For 2011Last month we reported Ford CEO Alan Mulally was in full support of keeping Mercury alive and that the future of the mid-level premium brand would be in smaller cars and crossovers. Today we get confirmation that the first of Mercury’s future models is coming in 2011 and will be based...
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Lotus Enlists Naomi Campbell For Special Edition Haiti EvoraIn response to the horrific natural disaster that has crippled the nation of Haiti, supermodel Naomi Campbell together with Lotus will be auctioning eight special edition "Naomi for Haiti" Lotus Evora sports cars, with the proceeds from the auction going directly to help those in need. Based on the...
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Citroen Previews DS High Rider Concept Ahead Of Geneva DebutMoving up in the automotive world is a difficult task, whether it's Acura trying to reach tier 1 luxury status or Hyundai-Kia seeking recognition as a globally competitive automaker. France's Citroen has faced its own difficulties in recent years, producing products that outstrip the brand's...
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Ferrari Returns To Need For Speed Series After Seven Year HiatusFor the driving simulator fan, the Need for Speed series holds a certain nostalgia as one of the first really fun and engaging car games. For the past 16 years the franchise has expanded on that theme, evolving to a level of realistic graphics and fun-focused gameplay that everyone can get on board...
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Alfa Romeo Gathering Sets New World RecordThis year is Alfa Romeo's centenary and in honor of the occasion the automaker is planning a series of special events, including the unveiling of a brand new model on June 24, 2010--the automaker's actual birthday. This new model is expected to be a high-performance GTA version of the 8C...
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