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Volkswagen Looking to Sell New U.S.-Market Sedan in China
Selling Chinese-made products in the U.S. is nothing new, but what about the other way around? According to Volkswagen‘s brand development boss Ulrich Hackenberg, the German automaker may bring its new Mid Size Sedan to China after it launches in the U.S. But that doesn’t mean cars will be exported from the U.S. to China,…
Maserati’s M5 Killer Coming Next Year
Maserati has been rumored to be working on several new models, with the latest reports suggesting it will launch a new sports sedan under the Quattroporte model late next year. With a new QP in the works, it’s expected the flagship saloon will grow slightly, making room for a mid-size luxury competitor to the BMW…
2014 Mustang Will Depart from Current Retro Design Says Ford Global Design Boss
The next-generation Mustang, that’s set to debut in 2013 as a 2014 model and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic American sports car will leave behind its current styling in favor of a bold new direction says Ford‘s global design boss. In a recent interview with Mustangs Daily at the launch of the new…
2011 Dodge Charger Revealed With New Bodywork, More Powerful and Efficient 3.6L V6
After much anticipation Dodge had finally taken the wraps off the facelifted 2011 Charger. Now normally a mid-cycle refresh doesn’t get much publicity, but there’s a great deal of attention being paid to the new Chrysler family products now that Fiat Execs back in Italy are in charge of the American automaker. The Charger also…
Subaru Mocks Competitors With 2011 Mediocrity Campaign
It may sound a lot like Volkswagen’s new corporate strategy for success in America, but this is an ad for the all-new 2011 Mediocrity. OK, no such car exists. Instead, this is a tongue-in-cheek marketing effort by the folks at Subaru, directing folks to the automaker’s website, drumming up some viral interest in the brand…
Lincoln Planning New Flagship Luxury Sedan: The Return of the Continental?
Ford‘s plan to invigorate the Lincoln brand is starting to come into focus as the automaker appears ready to introduce a new flagship model inspired by the iconic Continental badge. According to two sources involved in the recent Lincoln dealer meetings in Detroit, the dealers were shown a large luxury sedan as one of seven…
Toyota Finds No Electronic Throttle Flaw After Investigating 4,000 Vehicles
After investigating more than 4,000 vehicles where owners reported unintended acceleration issues, Toyota engineers have found not one case where the evidence would suggest faulty electronics were to blame. Instead, Toyota quality assurance teams dispatched to meet with owners and investigate cars found that highly publicized recalls had not been made and that floor mats…
2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Priced from $24,145
Hyundai has just announced the new 2011 Sonata 2.0T model will start at just $24,145, delivering V6 power and impressive 4-cylinder fuel economy thanks to a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. “When we first showed the Sonata Turbo earlier this year, we promised more horsepower than our V6 competitors, with great four-cylinder fuel economy, all for under…
Acura TSX Coupe Under Consideration; CSX Could See U.S. Market
Acura might just be starting to get its act together. After several years of passable products, the lack of a true top-tier luxury sedan, the elimination of the RSX and cancellation of the next-generation NSX, comes word of some good products news from Honda’s luxury division. According to a report by AutoWeek, Acura is looking…
Audi TT-RS Gets 7-Speed S-Tronic Transmission Just in Time for U.S. Launch
Launched exclusively with a manual transmission only, the Audi TT-RS was immediately branded as a true enthusiasts car. Audi has, however, conceded to the masses, with the announcement that an automatic transmission will also be made available. But this is no slushbox, with seven forward gears and Audi’s amazing dual-clutch technology. In fact, the TT-RS…
Kia Considering RWD Convertible to Rival Mazda MX-5
Designers aren’t usually the most vocal members of an automaker, but when you’re Peter Schreyer and Kia is relying on your innovative designs to rebrand the company, well, you’ve got a lot of clout. And Schreyer isn’t shy about letting people know. In the past, Schreyer has indicated his interest in designing a low-cost rear-wheel…
Ferrari California HELE Model Cuts Emissions by 23 Percent [Paris 2010]
A company known for high-performance vehicles, Ferrari unveiled a new, more environmentally-friendly model at the Paris Auto Show. Based on the California, the California HELE (High Emotion Low Emissions) model produces 23 percent fewer emissions than the standard model – although Ferrari hasn’t released how much fuel economy has been improved by. The improvements are…
Dodge Unveils Viper-Powered Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pack
With a new 6.4-liter V8 due out for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, you’d expect the 2011 model year version of the special edition Mopar Drag Pak model to also get the more powerful engine… but you’d be wrong. In it’s place is something even better: the Viper’s 8.4-liter V10! That’s right, with 512 cubic inches…
Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Sets World Record, Driving 1,531 Miles on A Single Tank
Volkswagen has just surpassed Ford in the fuel-economy bragging rights race, with the new Passat BlueMotion traveling a distance of 1,531 miles on just one tank of diesel. Last year, Ford set a record with its new Fusion Hybrid, traveling a total of 1,445 miles. The drive was performed by Gavin Conway of The Sunday…
Mercedes Passes Lexus in U.S. Luxury Sales Race
Mercedes has supplanted Lexus as the number one luxury brand by sales in the U.S. over the first three quarters and is poised to hold on for the remainder of the year. Lexus has held tight to the top spot for a decade, but a lack of new product, combined with high-profile recalls has led…
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to Debut at LA Auto Show
Chevy has confirmed that the new 2011 Camaro Convertible will debut at the LA Auto Show this November. The car will then be available in dealerships starting in February as GM hopes to capitalize on the Spring/Summer rush. Both a 312-hp 3.6-liter V6 and the top-dog 6.2-liter V8 will be offered, and buyers will be…
Volkswagen Releases New Sketches of Next U.S. Passat
Volkswagen has just released three new sketches of its next midsize sedan, giving us a solid look at the styling of what might just be the most important vehicle the brand has ever launched. At last week’s Paris Auto Show, VW unveiled the next generation Passat, but that’s not the car we will get in…
Mad Men’s Roger Sterling New Front-Man for Lincoln [video]
The marketing power of AMC’s Mad Men knows no bounds. With Mercedez-Benz recently signing the show’s star Jon Hamm (aka Don Draper) to be the voice behind their brand, Lincoln has now brought on another of the 1960s-era Madison Avenue stars, and one of it’s most dynamic personalities, John Slattery (aka Roger Sterling). Promoting Lincoln’s…
Lexus IS Coupe to Bow as Early as 2012
Lexus will move ahead with plans to finally add a Coupe to its lineup of BMW 3 Series competitors. The two-door will joint the range as a part of the third-generation IS series of cars, which will hit the road roughly a year after the debt of the new Lexus GS. The product rollout will…
IPL G Convertible is a Concept in Name Only [Paris 2010]
After debuting the IPL (Infiniti Performance Line) G Coupe at Pebble Beach, Nissan’s luxury arm has unveiled the IPL G Convertible at the Paris Auto Show. Those eager to get their hands on this more attractive G Coupe will have to wait, however, as it’s technically a concept car. But don’t let the name fool…
Volvo S60, V60 R-Design: Naughty Volvo Now a Hottie Too [Paris 2010]
Volvo is adding even more style and a touch more performance to its new S60 and V60 models thanks to an optional R-Design package. Officially unveiled at the Paris Auto Show, the R-Spec package is available with any engine choice (in Europe anyway). R-Design models are easily distinguishable by their new front-end, as well as…
Infiniti M35h to Get 39-MPG, Hit 60-MPH in Just 5.9 Seconds [Paris 2010]
Infiniti still doesn’t have much of a presence in Europe, but the brand it looking to continue to grow thanks to a strong lineup of sport-oriented luxury models on one side, and an expanding hybrid and EV initiative on the other. The latest addition to the Infiniti lineup, the M35h, has plenty of potential with…
Lamborghini to Join ALMS in 2011 With West Racing Team and Yokohama
A pair of Lamborghinis will compete in the 2011 American Le Mans Series, marking a return to the series for the raging bull brand after a disappointing season back in 2004 with the Murcielago R-GT. It wont be the top-dog Murcies trading paint, but rather the more appropriate Gallardo models competing in the GT Class,…
Chevy Cruze Hatchback Unveiled for Europe [Paris 2010]
Looking nearly identical to the production model, Chevy has unveiled the hatchback version of the Cruze compact car at the Paris Auto Show. We say nearly identical because Chevy refers to this as a “show car”; more commonly called a concept. But like the Aveo that morphed from concept to reality with little changed, the…
