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Cadillac Planning RWD Flagship Above XTS
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With Cadillac set to launch its top-level XTS luxury sedan in the next few years, the big saloon won’t be the company’s flagship for long. According to a report by Car & Driver, GM’s luxury brand is already planning a new model to slot in above the XTS, offering seriously big luxury and a rear-drive…
Subaru Planning WRX STI Diesel (STD?)
We’ve heard a great deal of rumors about the next-generation Mitsubishi EVO going hybrid, but now it appears Subaru is planning a more fuel efficient version of the WRX STI – thanks to the use of a diesel engine. That’s right, according to a report by AutoCar, the next-gen STI (likely due in 2012) will…
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Mercedes to Launch 16 New Models By 2011 in “The Best or Nothing” Brand Offensive
Mercedes will introduce 16 new or revamped models by 2011 as a part of a new branding initiative to show the company as world leader in technology, safety and luxury. Included in this lineup are two compact models (presumably the new A-Class and B-Class). The same platform will also be used in the future for…
Nex-Gen Kia Rio Set for 2011 Debut
Following roughly a year after the debut of the all-new Hyundai Accent, Kia will unveil its third-generation Rio sub-compact in early 2011. Set for a dramatic makeover (much like the Accent) the Rio will get styling inspired by the Forte and Forte Koupe as well as the new Optima Sedan. Like the Accent power is…
BMW’s Active Sound Design Gives MINI Cooper V8 Sound [video]
Last week we brought you a story about an innovate technology BMW is working on called Active Sound Design. The primary use of the technology is in sound deadening using an electro-acoustic system (aka, your car’s stereo) to minimize or change the sound you here. This is particularly important for BMW when it comes to…
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton Mega Gallery: The Luxury VW from Every Angle
Volkswagen has just released a huge new selection of pictures of its all-new 2011 Phaeton luxury saloon. The new model, which was officially unveiled at the Beijng Auto Show earlier this year and we were able to share a few photos with you back then, but now those in love with the extra-large Vee Dub…
Tesla Confirms No Plans to Build Electric Cars With Toyota, “and we may never do so”
It appears as though last month’s much-touted tie-up between Toyota and American electric car maker Tesla Motors was more of a publicity stunt than the start of a brave new electric world. In a recently filed IPO statement to the SEC, Tesla says that while there are a lot of good intentions to work together…
Corvette Giveaway to Tigers Pitcher Armando Galarraga Generates $9 Million in Publicity
We’re sure you’ll recall the story last week about how Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was robbed of his perfect streak by a botched umpire’s call. You may also recall our story that General Motors subsequently gave Galarraga a $60,000 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible. That little news item garnered almost as much attention as…
Dodge to Launch Mazda5 Rival in Growing MPV Segment
The MPV segment is growing quickly and it appears as though Dodge it getting set to join in. In Fiat’s larger plan for the Chrysler Group, company CEO Sergio Marchionne included a seven-seat multi-purpose-vehicle (MPV) destined for U.S. showrooms in 2012. Based on the upcoming Fiat compact car platform this new model would compete against…
Aston Martin DB9 Replacement Coming in 2013
Aston Martin is planning to introduce an all-new DB9 model in 2013 or possibly 2014, with a new look, updated engine and reduced weight. The underlying structure of the car won’t be all-new, however, with Aston recently scrapping a plan to develop all-new chassis – instead opting for a significant refresh to the current lineup….
2011 Volkswagen Jetta to Debut on June 15
We’ve already seen numerous spy photos of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and now we’ll get a chance to see the finished product next week. Volkswagen has posted a countdown on its U.S. webpage with the official reveal set for 11:25 a.m. on June 15th. Inspired by the New Compact Coupe (unveiled at this year’s Detroit…
Next-Gen BMW 3 Series to Get Turbo 3-Cylinder
News that BMW is developing a new direct-injection turbocharged 3-cylinder for the next generation of MINI models has been circulating for a few weeks now, but now it appears as though the same pint-sized powerplant will be used in the BMW lineup as well. According to a recent report by the well-informed MINI faithful at…
Mercedes ML63 Gets Facelift for 2011
For 2011 Mercedes has decided to offer an updated exterior for the powerful ML63 SUV. Included in the facelift is a new hood with “power domes.” The headlights have also been changed with new black backgrounds. The same goes for the taillights, which now also get LED technology. There are also slight changes to the…
BMW X5 Celebrates One Millionth Model
Back in 1999 BMW was mocked considerably for its decision to introduce the X5 luxury SUV, but 11 years later and 1,000,000 million units produced and the decision certainly looks like a smart one. While marques like Land Rover had dominated the space, BMW opened up the floodgates that would see every luxury automaker, from…
MINI Coupe On Sale Next Summer, Roadster to Follow Six Months Later
The production MINI Coupe is set to hit dealerships across North America next Summer. According to Mini Vice President Jim McDowell, MINI will use a six-month buffer between models an with the Countryman crossover set to arrive in February of next year, the Coupe should then be available in August of 2011. That would then…
2011 Subaru WRX STI Sets New 4-Door Nurburgring Record With 7:55 Lap Time [video]
Proving that it’s not just horsepower that makes a fast car fast, Subaru has just announced that the all-new 2011 WRX STI has completed a 7:55 lap time about the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife. Now Subaru isn’t about to get itself entangled in a contest with other automakers, simply stating that the 7:55 lap time is…
Ford F-Series Super Duty Sales Up Dramatically Thanks to All-New Model
Ford’s brand-new 2011 Super Duty pickup is creating a dramatic boost in truck sales, with May the best sales month for the model in two years. Sales of the truck beat retail targets by 237 percent in May, and beat the overall sales target (including fleet sales) by 153 percent. According to Ford Truck Marketing…
458 Italia so Awesome Scuderia Model Would be Pointless Says Ferrari Boss
There will be no hard-core ‘Scuderia’ version of the 458 Italia says Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo, due mostly to the fact that the 458 is already so advanced and such an incredible performance machine. During a private press gathering in London last night, di Montezemolo commented that, “We will continue to produce one new…
Ferrari 599 Convertible to Debut at Pebble Beach
Ferrari will debut an open top version of its flagship 599 GTB Fiorano model at the Pebble Beach Concours this August says company CEO. Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo made the comments last night in London, stating that the new model would have a, “very romantic name.” In other words, it won’t be called the…
Ferrari V6 Not Out of The Question, Says CEO
In an effort to meet increasingly strict emissions standards, Ferrari would be open to the possibility of building a V6 engine says Ferrari boss Luca di Montezelmolo. In an interview with AutoCar, di Montezelmolo was asked about a potential V6 powerplant for a future Ferrari model, to which the Ferrari CEO commented: “An engine smaller…
Buick Excelle GT/Verano Unveiled in China
Buick has just unveiled its new Excelle GT model in China, which is set to go on sale in the U.S. next year. When it does arrive here the baby Buick may be badged as the Verano. Based on the same compact-car platform as the European Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze, the Excelle GT joins…
GM Re-Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles for Heated Washer Fluid System That May Catch Fire
General Motors has announced a massive recall of 1.5 million vehicles over concern that their heated windshield washer fluid system could catch fire. No solution for the problem is available and so GM will give owners a $100 rebate (yup, $150 million in total) for the loss of the feature on their vehicle. GM had…
Photoshop Reveals 2011 Chevy Aveo Behind the Camo?
Is this the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Aveo? Sort of. The photo above is one that has been retouched by the folks at AveoForum.com, using an original spy photo showing the Aveo out testing in its usual black and white camo. Sent to us by AveoForum member Darin Cosgrove, some artistic interpretation has been made. With…
Aston Martin Planning New Le Mans Prototype Racer for Next Year
As Aston Martin prepares to hit the track at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, the company has bigger plans to continue on racing prototypes well into the future. According to AutoSport, Aston Martin Racing will begin building six all-new ground-up prototype racers. Currently Aston Martin Racing runs two cars in the LMP1 field,…
