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Saab Mulling WRC Entry After Decades-Long Absence from Rally Series
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Saab is reportedly considering a return to the World Rally Championship. News of this exciting development comes after executives at Saab’s new parent company (Dutch sports car maker Spyker) recently met with WRC bosses in private. Not having competed in the world’s premiere rally car series since 1979, the Swedish automaker is believed to be…
Lotus Exos Type 125 – The Ultimate Track Toy Revealed With Million Dollar Price Tag
Lotus has just unveiled the Exos Type 125 “ultimate track toy” in Monterey and it’s wilder than we ever could have imagined. It’s not some car-based trackable sports car, but essentially a Formula 1 chassis and a Cosworth F1 engine. The V8 engine makes 650-hp at 10,300 rpm and will deliver awesome acceleration thanks to…
Audi TT RS Being Reconsidered for U.S.; Getting it Here is Up to You
When Audi first debuted the TT RS at the Geneva Auto Show, we lamented the fact that it wasn’t destined for our shores. That however may change, and Audi is letting consumers decide with an online petition. Posted on the automaker’s Facebook page, Audi wants you to tell them if we should get the TT…
Boss 302 Mustang to Debut Later This Week; Details Leaked
When the new 5.0L 2011 Mustang GT first debuted, Ford also revealed a Boss 302R track car. A street version of the Boss was presumed but Ford refused to confirm the rumors. Now it appears they don’t have to thanks to some loose-lipped announcers on SPEED TV who revealed that a Boss 302 would debut…
Subaru FT-86 to Boast as Much as 260-Horsepower
According to the latest reports out of Japan, Subaru‘s version of the Toyota FT-86 (FR-S) is still on track with plans to deliver a higher-powered version of the two-door coupe. Believed to be powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that powers the WRX STI it will make around 260-hp – a 60-hp jump over…
Honda Fit Hybrid to Debut at Paris Auto Show
Honda will launch the Fit Hybrid at the Paris Auto Show this Fall, expanding the Japanese automaker’s hybrid lineup down-market. The new model will be the first hybrid sub-compact model offered and is possible because of Honda’s low-cost Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid setup. While no official details have been released the car is expected…
Suzuki AllPoints Social Media Campaign Will Have You Tweeting to Win a 2011 Kizashi
Fancy yourself a bit of a social media guru? In need of some new wheels? If either of these apply to you then you’re certain to enjoy Suzuki‘s innovative new social media marketing campaign, called the Suzuki AllPoints Rewards Points & Sweepstakes Program. The way the program works is that users sign up and are…
Buick Planning Flagship Luxury Sedan to Rival Lexus LS: The Return of the Park Avenue?
While all the news from Buick as of late has been in regards to new smaller models and a move d0wn-market, the GM luxury brand is also planning a new flagship model. Targeted at the Lexus LS, the team at GMInsideNews has confirmed from sources inside GM that an early design for the new model…
Lamborghini Estoque Back Under Consideration
With sales of its models slumping so far this year Lamborghini is reconsidering expanding its range of models, which could mean the Estoque concept is back on the drawing board. While no green light has yet been given to the project, Lambo CEO Stephan Winkelmann recently commented in an interview with Bloomberg that, “A third…
GM’s Mid-Engined Corvette Plans Confirmed by Saab Engineer
It appears as though rumors that the Corvette will go mid-engined may in fact be true. In a recent interview with a trade magazine one of Saab’s top engineers broke the news, revealing that his team had developed a dual-clutch transmission for a, “mid-engined version of the Corvette.” There’s no word on how many gears…
2011 Scion tC Priced from $18,275
After it’s debut at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, Scion has now announced pricing for the new 2011 second-generation tC. Models will start at $18,275 with a six-speed manual transmission, while a six-speed automatic model will start at $19,275. This represents over a $1,000 increase from last year’s model. The price hike…
Hyundai’s LA Auto Show Concept Car to Outline Automaker’s 50-MPG CAFE Goal
At the LA Auto Show this November, Hyundai will debut a new concept car that will give a better idea of how the Korean automaker intends to achieve its 50-mpg CAFE goal. Company CEO John Krafcik recently made the bold statement that Hyundai would average 50-mpg across its lineup by 2025. Currently, the automaker has…
Rear-Drive Scion Model Possible Says Youth Brand’s VP; Could be FT-86/FR-S
Scion VP Jack Hollis has commented that a rear-drive model is a definitely possibility for the youth-oriented brand. In an interview with InsideLine, Hollis commented that a rear-drive car, “could absolutely work.” And if Scion were to go ahead with such a project then Hollis suggests an entry-level price at just over $20,000 – making…
Lotus 125 ‘Ultimate Track Car’ to Debut at Pebble Beach Alongside Elise SC RGB Edition
Lotus will make three vehicle debuts at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, including the world premiere of an all-new track car, which will carry the 125 name. No details about the 125 have been provided, but judging from past Lotus models it’s likely a more hard-core version of the 2-Eleven, or a 2-Eleven style…
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport to Make Public Debut at The Quail
Bugatti will give the first official showing of the world record holding Veyron Super Sport at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering later this month. Held on the Friday prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, it’s worth noting that this venue was chosen over the headline event of the week. Bugatti recently made the official…
Yellow Lexus LFA: First Pictures of Japanese Supercar’s Latest Color
Originally launched in a pristine white, Lexus went on to debut its LFA supercar in matte-black at the 2009 SEMA Show. Then we brought you the very first pictures of a red LFA. Now, thanks to LexusEnthusiast, we have the very first photos of a a not-so-mellow yellow version of the Japanese supercar. Nothing else…
Volvo Planning New Flagship to Rival 7 Series, S-Class
With ownership of Volvo now having officially changed hands from Ford to Geely, the Swedish automaker will look to develop a plan for profitability and growth. And while it’s domestic rival Saab is looking down market, Volvo will reportedly head in the opposite direction, instead planning a new flagship model that would compete directly with…
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – 6.2L Supercharged Monster Rendered into Reality
***UPDATE*** Officially Revealed at the Chicago Auto Show as the Camaro ZL1, see HERE for Details ***UPDATE*** Chevy‘s upcoming Camaro Z28 is popping up all over the place, from spy photos to our imaginations. While no official pics have yet to be released, it won’t be long before we’re sure to see a fully uncovered…
Infiniti JX Range of Compact Crossovers to Expand Nissan’s Luxury Lineup?
Infiniti appears ready to launch a line of compact luxury crossovers that will wear the JX badge. While not confirmed, the luxury division of Nissan Motor Co. has filed for trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for four separate cars names: JX20, JX25, JX25h and JX30. While moving up the alphabet would seem…
Chevy Volt Production to Jump 50 Percent in 2012
Just days after the official $41,000 price tag was slapped on the side of the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors has announced that production of the revolutionary new electric vehicle will be increased by 50 percent. With a projected production of 10,000 units next year, GM has now said the 2012 production volume of 30,000 vehicles…
Abarth Lineup to Include KTM X-Bow Based Lotus Elise Rival
Along with a new stand-alone coupe and convertible, Fiat sub-brand Abarth will look to expand its lineup of original models with a Lotus Elise rival based on the KTM X-Bow (above). If you’re not familiar with KTM or the X-Bow, the company is best known for building motorcycles and the X-Bow was a limited project…
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Being Reconsidered for North America
Porsche is reportedly considering bringing a diesel version of the second-generation Cayenne to North America. News comes from Porsche Canada PR manager Laurance Yap, who even admitted that Porsche Canada is pushing Germany to at least bring the Cayenne Diesel there. Diesels have long had a stronger following north of the border with Volkswagen seeing…
BMW, Audi First Automakers With Over 1 Million Facebook Fans
German rivals BMW and Audi are the first to break the 1 million mark when it comes to how many fans they have on Facebook, with all other automakers lagging significantly behind. The news comes after the latest tally of July numbers and a significant push by both BMW and Audi to promote their respective…
Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT Facing Possible 2013 Elimination
With relatively poor sales the Ford Edge and its hideously-styled Lincoln-MKT derivative may be phased out in 2013 after just one generation. While a response to the lack of success for each model, Ford has a larger plan for its two remaining brands, aiming to create a larger gap between Ford and Lincoln. With the…
