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Mercedes Benz has lost ground in the premium coupe segment against its main rival BMW and its more recent E92 3-series coupe, so... -
Porsche building new compact SUV?Porsche may add a new compact SUV model to its lineup to compete with the impending flood of new premium mid-sized crossovers from the luxury automakers. In addition to the four-door Panamera, Porsche is rumored to be speeding up the development of the BMW X3 competitor by sharing components being...
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Audi A3 Convertible confirmed for 2009 launchUpdated: Click here for official Audi A3 Cabrio information Audi’s top brass have confirmed that production for the new A3 Convertible is scheduled to start at the luxury brand’s car plant in Brussels by late 2008. Positioned against its arch rival, BMW’s new 3-series drop-top...
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BMW Sauber’s Technical Director talks up the technology behind F1At the inaugural Formula One race in Melbourne, BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld crossed the finish line in fourth position after qualifying third fastest the day before. Team mate Robert Kubica was close behind and was in contention for a top-ten spot for most of the race but was forced to retire...
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2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Official SpecsSet to make its world debut at next month’s 2007 New York Auto Show, the all-new Infiniti G37 has raised the bar for performance coupes and gives us a preview of what to expect for the all new Nissan GT-R. Packing a 3.7-liter V-6 with 330 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, the new G...
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Updated: BMW’s new V8 engine for the M3After months of speculation surrounding BMW’s next M3, we can finally confirm some of the details from our previous post, namely, the new M3 will be powered by a 420hp V8 engine with peak torque of 400Nm. Derived from the potent 5.0L V10 engine used in the larger M5 and M6, the new V8 unit...
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BMW’s CEO Norbert Reithofer has confirmed production of the long-awaited X6 crossover will begin in 2008 at the factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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Infiniti G37 Coupe confirmed for New York Auto ShowOrganizers of the upcoming New York Auto Show have revealed that Infiniti’s long awaited replacement for the G35 Coupe will be unveiled at the show, carrying the new title ‘G37.’ The new name hints at the coupe’s expected powerplant, a 3.7L version of the venerable VQ series...
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50th Anniversary Of The Wankel Rotary EngineBack in 1957, German engineer Felix Wankel displayed a prototype for a new internal combustion engine that used spinning rotors instead of reciprocating pistons to complete each engine cycle. The design allowed for a lightweight and compact engine with less moving parts that provided much smoother...
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It's official: Aston Martin sold to consortium led by Prodrive boss David RichardsAston Martin has been sold to a consortium led by the founder of Prodrive, David Richards, ending almost twenty years of ownership by Ford and months of speculation and rumors regarding the new buyer. Other key investors in the group include investment banker John Sinders and Kuwaiti equity groups...
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Bugatti Boss Thomas Bscher resignsIn a surprise move, the head of Bugatti Thomas Bscher has resigned and it’s rumored that he left his post because of the frustration faced under the leadership of Volkswagen Group boss Martin Winterkorn. German newspaper Der Spiegel reports that Bscher was a key backer for the introduction of...
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Lexus considers a handful of new modelsRiding a wave of booming sales, prestige automaker Lexus is considering adding two new models to enter the burgeoning crossover segment as well as a third, hybrid vehicle. Lexus has admitted to “studying” the segments, which means the new vehicles are more likely to enter production...
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Peugeot was faced with a tough challenge when designing the replacement for the popular 206 CC launched back in 2001. The new 207 CC doesn’t disappoint thanks to its cute design and stylish...
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Japan on top in Consumer Reports’ list of best carsInfluential magazine Consumer Reports has come out with its annual list of the ten best cars of 2007, and once again Japanese automakers have dominated the results. Every vehicle from Toyota and Honda earned at least a recommendation, with the two companies combined achieving seven places in the...
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Porsche unveils new Cayman AerokitPorsche has given its Cayman and Cayman S line of cars a sportier appearance by adding a new front lip and fixed rear-spoiler. With extensive wind-tunnel testing, engineers have managed to improve on the standard car’s aerodynamics thanks to the inclusion of the new aero components. Lift at...
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Finally, a corporate car blog we likeEver wondered what those test-drivers seen in spy images really do? If you answered yes, then General Motors' Cadillac Driver’s Log is probably worth a look into. The site features comments from the actual test-drivers for the new CTS sedan as it underwent pre-production work all over the...
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BRABUS smart fortwo and XclusivePopular Mercedes Benz tuner BRABUS will be displaying two new modified versions of the second-generation smart fortwo at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The German tuner managed to squeeze 98bhp (72kW) and 140Nm of torque from the fortwo’s three-cylinder turbo engine, delivering 30%...
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Spy Shots: F430 Challenge StradaleMore spy images of Ferrari’s upcoming F430 Challenge Stradale have appeared, this time taken near the sports carmaker’s home in Maranello. The CS is due for introduction towards the end of this year, with a more powerful version of the 4.3L V8. Final output will be a Gallardo-rivalling...
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The Chrysler Group has revealed its three-year Recovery and Transformation Plan that it will use to return to profitability and to create new business models. Importantly, Chrysler expects to be... -
Is Toyota <em>too</em> successful?Toyota is weary of the image it’s presenting by being so successful, and is now preparing itself for a possible political and consumer backlash caused by its rapid growth in the US. Until now, executives have dismissed predictions that Toyota would surpass General Motors and take the number...
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Ferrari Enzo voted world's most iconic carA motoring research team funded by former Top Gear presenter Peter Burgess has picked Ferrari’s Enzo as the world's most iconic supercar in the Zurich Iconic Car Index. The Enzo beat out a field of 100 cars, and was picked via a sophisticated formula that weighted factors including price...
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VW: We want to beat Toyota in profitVolkswagen Group’s new boss has made the bold claim that he wants the brand to become better than Toyota in the profit stakes. CEO Martin Winterkorn made the statement during an interview with German newspaper Süddeutschen Zeitung, where he also mentioned that there’ll be no more job...
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VW boss confirms new small carVolkswagen AG chief Martin Winterkorn has confirmed there’ll be a new compact model released under the VW label, whose extra production numbers should also prevent further job cuts. In an interview with German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, he proposed the "design and development of a new...
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2008 Scion tC steps inToyota has revealed its midlife facelift for the 2008 model-year Scion tC coupe, which features new styling, updates to the interior and extra color options. Up front, the tC gets a new bumper with a mesh grille and blacked out headlights, while at the rear, the car gets new taillights and a chrome...
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