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Lotus Planning GT2 Class Racer Based on ‘Future Road Car’ Plus LMP2 Entry
Lotus is set to shake up the sports car industry at the Paris Auto Show on Thursday when it unveils numerous new vehicles and concepts, while announcing new industry partnerships and racing programs. From Indy Car to the Lotus Cup, much of the details have already been discussed, but Lotus has just announced two new…
Lexus Expects CT200h to Spark Significant Growth in Compact Premium Segment
With the launch of the new CT200h Lexus expects to grow the premium compact segment considerably says Lexus VP Mark Templin. Targeted sales in the U.S. are set at 1,000 units, which while miniscule compared to many other Lexus products, would represent a 70 percent growth in the segment. Currently the CT’s competitors (the BMW…
Lexus CT200h to Get F-Sport Performance Parts
For the first time ever, Lexus will offer a selection of F-Sport performance accessories for a hybrid model – the CT200h. While it’s not designed to be a high-performance model, the CT is being billed as a driver’s hybrid; retaining the trademark Lexus ride quality while also offering a dynamic driving experience. And that’s just…
Higher Performance, More Efficient Lexus CT200h Models Under Consideration
Lexus is taking a close look at even more efficient versions of its new CT200h premium compact hybrid, while hinting that a high-performance version of the car is in the works. During a product presentation of the CT200h at the car’s global launch just outside Paris, France, Lexus College manager Paul Williamsen went out of…
2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year Shortlists Released
The short lists of nominees for the 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year have just been announced with GM and Kia boasting three models, while Ford and Nissan have four models nominated (if you include Lincoln and Infiniti). On the list for the 2011 North American Car of the Year are the…
Volvo to Offer Diesel Model in the U.S.
Recent reports have suggested that everyone from Mazda to General Motors is preparing to launch a diesel engine in North America and now Volvo appears to be joining that list. In a bid to meet the 2016 35-mpg CAFE regulations, automakers are doing whatever they can to improve fuel economy and diesels are an excellent…
Lexus LFA Roadster to Debut in 2014; Seven-Seat VX Crossover Under Consideration
Lexus will move ahead with plans to deliver a roadster version of its LFA supercar, with the new model expected to debut in 2014 reports AutoWeek. Maintaining the coupes 4.8-liter V10 engine, it’s possible the drop-top exotic could get a slight bump in output above the current car’s 552-hp. But that’s not the only new…
General Motors to Sell a Diesel Powered Car in North America
General Motors has confirmed that it will sell a diesel-powered car on U.S. soil in the future. According to Ward’s Auto, the source of the news is none-other than GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens. The use of a diesel would mark the first time in almost three decades that a diesel car was sold in…
Volvo Planning New Compact Sedan, Crossover to Rival BMW 1 Series, X1
Under the new leadership of former VW USA CEO Stefan Jacoby, Volvo will look to rival established German automakers in areas of the market where they aren’t as well established. Before BMW can build up too strong of a following in the compact segment Volvo plans to launch a new platform that will be used…
Smaller Porsche Cayenne Model to be Called Cajun?
In a recent interview with Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn not only gave credibility to reports that Porsche is planning a new smaller SUV model; he even hinted at the name. Commenting that the new model would be used to increase Porsche’s sales numbers, Winterkorn used the name Cajun to describe the…
MINI Countryman WRC to Debut at Paris Auto Show
MINI will officially debut the new Countryman WRC rally car at the Paris Auto Show later this week. A selection of spy photos and videos of the car have already surfaced online, but MINI has been quick to clarify that the car was not wearing its official WRC bodywork. Joining the WRC car will be…
Camaro Convertibles Spied Leaving Oshawa Assembly Plant
A tractor trailer containing not one, not two, but five Chevy Camaro Convertibles was spied yesterday making its way through Toronto. There’s little doubt that the vehicles originated from the Oshawa assembly plant on the East side of the city (where the Camaro is assembled). As for where they’re headed, the obvious guess is to…
Saab, BMW to Announce Partnership on Wednesday
After numerous rumors, reports and plenty of speculation, Saab is set to sign a deal with BMW that will see the Swedish automaker get access to BMW technology and parts for future models. It is believed the first such model will include the a Saab small car based on the current MINI Cooper platform. News…
Honda CR-Z Convertible; S2000 Hybrid Rumored
According to a slew of new rumors Honda is considering several options of how to expand its product lineup while focusing on both sports cars and hybrids – or should we say sports cars that are hybrids. Sources tell the team at Road & Track that one model under consideration is a convertible version of…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition Brings Super Trofeo Series to the Street
To celebrate the partnership between Lamborghini and fine timepiece maker Blancpain, the Italian automaker has just announced a new limited edition series of Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition cars. With many custom details, the Blancpain Edition takes cues and engineering highlights from the Super Trofeo racing cars as well as the Superleggera model, sporting plenty of…
Infiniti IPL G Convertible to Debut at Paris Auto Show
Infiniti has just announced it will debut the IPL G Convertible at the Paris Auto Show. Like the coupe model unveiled several weeks ago at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the IPL (Infiniti Performance Line) Convertible makes 348-hp from a 3.7-liter V6 and includes a long list of performance and aesthetic enhancements. Additional modifications include…
Infiniti Electric Car Teased in New Design Sketch; For Sale in 2013
Infiniti has just released a teaser design sketch of what it’s upcoming luxury electric car will look like. Believed to be based on the same platform as Nissan Leaf EV, the Infiniti model is set to hit dealers in North America in 2013. Little info is available yet, but Infiniti promises the EV will deliver…
Chevy Camaro Convertible to Hit the Auction Block at Barrett-Jackson Today
Not only is it not even for sale, Chevy hasn’t even officially unveiled the Camaro Convertible yet – but that isn’t stopping them from auctioning off one of the first models at the Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson even today. That doesn’t mean the Camaro Convertible will be revealed today, however, as Chevy says the vehicle being…
Ferrari 599-Based SA Aperta Convertible to Debut at Paris Auto Show
To celebrate Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary, Ferrari has released its most exclusive vehicle ever – the SA Aperta. The name itself is in honor of Sergio and Andrea Pinfarina and just 80 of the vehicles will be built – all of which have already been sold. For the record, that’s just a fifth of the production…
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster: First Pictures
After announcing a new N420 model over the summer, Aston Martin has now taken the wraps off the V8 Vantage N420 Roadster. Weighing 60 lbs less than the standard Roadster, the N420 model makes 417-hp from a 4.7-liter V8 and is available either with a 6-speed manual transmission of an optional Sportshift automated manual transmission….
Subaru Reveals More Efficient Third-Gen Boxer Engine
The current, second-generation Subaru boxer four-cylinder engine has been in production for over two decades, so needless to say a replacement has been a long time coming. And now it’s here, with Subaru completely redesigning its staple powerplant to help the company move forward in an increasingly fuel-efficiency-focused world. Available in both a 2.o-liter and…
Ram Laramie Longhorn Edition Adds A New Level of Luxury to the Truck Segment
Automakers are increasingly using targeted consumer events as the location from which to launch a new vehicle and for the past several years the Texas State Fair has (understandably) been one of the more popular venues for pickup truck manufacturers. This year’s event saw the introduction of the new top-trim Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn edition…
Cadillac Sponsors Communist “Propaganda” Film
Cadillac has announced sponsorship of a new documentary on the Chinese Communist party that has been described by some as “propaganda.” The film, titled “The Birth of the Party” was created to celebrate 90 years of the Chinese Communist Party, with the sponsorship by the American luxury brand being announced on its Shanghai website. And…
China’s Green Car Plan Would Force Automakers to Surrender Intellectual Property
A controversial Chinese government plan that would force foreign automakers to surrender their electric vehicle technology in exchange for being able to sell vehicles in the world’s largest auto-market is drawing the ire of automakers worldwide. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is currently writing up a 10-year plan designed to transform the country…
