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BMW Gran Coupe Concept Headed to Production, Possibly as 6 Series Sedan
BMW‘s new stylish Gran Coupe Concept has reportedly been given the green light for production, with a strong possibility that it will wear a 6 Series badge. Currently the concept isn’t far off from production considering it already sits on the same platform being used or the current 5 Series, 7 Series and 5 Series…
BMW Megacity Electric Sports Car Under Consideration
With BMW set to launch its revolutionary Megacity electric mini car in the next few years, there’s now word that the new sub-brand could include more models – like an electric sports car. In an interview with AutoCar, BMW’s sales and marketing boss Ian Robertson admitted to as much, commenting that the Megacity brand won’t…
Cadillac ATS Getting Standard 4-Cylinder, CTS to Offer Twin-Turbo V6
Cadillac‘s upcoming 3 Series fighter will come standard with a 4-cylinder engine reports GMI, in a bid to keep weight low but more importantly to reduce emissions. But don’t think that means it will be low on power. The 4-cylinder is most certainly going to be a turbocharged unit, along the lines of the 255-hp…
2011 BMX X3 Preview: 300-hp xDrive35i Model, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Details of the upcoming second-generation BMW X3 have been confirmed by BMW, just a week after news broke of a 300-hp xDrive35i model. While a long list of engines will be offered in other markets, North American will likely get just two of them, a 268-hp 3.0-liter inline-six in the xDrive28i model and the 300ish…
High-Powered BMW 1 Series M Confirmed for Next Year; But Won’t Get M Badge
BMW‘s M product boss Dr. Kay Segler has confirmed that the M-tuned BMW 1 Series will arrive in the Spring of 2011. Much discussed and repeatedly captured by spy photographers (often testing on Germany’s Nürburgring) the will not, however, get the M1 badge. The reason for this, of course, is due to the original M1…
With Mercury Gone, Ford Will Expand Lincoln With Compact Car, EcoBoost Engines in Every Model
Ford continues to work its marketing magic, directing focus away from the fact that its shutting-down the Mercury brand and putting the spotlight on a bright future for Lincoln. The Blue Oval has announced that by the end of this year production of Mercury models will cease, helping Ford reduce costs while and put more…
Saab 92 Decision Coming Soon Says CEO; Will Get Hybrid Engine if Given the Green Light
Saab will decide within the next 100 days if it will move ahead with plans to introduce a small premium 92 model to compete with vehicles like the MINI Cooper, Audi A1, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes B Class. Company CEO Victor Muller gave more details on the still conceptual model, commenting that while it…
Spyker Models Will be Sold in Saab Dealerships says CEO
Saab/Spyker CEO Victor Muller has confirmed that select Saab dealerships will sell exotic models from the Dutch sports car maker. In an interview with Bloomberg, Muller commented that Spyker will look to expand its dealership network (made mostly of exotic car dealerships like Bentley) from 35 to 60 this year. The plan is to then…
Next Nissan Z Could Use Hybrid, Diesel Engines from Mercedes
The next generation of Nissan‘s iconic Z car could include both diesel and hybrid offerings in an attempt to meet increasingly strict emissions regulations and grow the car’s appeal in certain markets. According to a report by AutoCar, Nissan is reportedly considering several options for alternative powerplants that would be provided by Mercedes parent company…
Lexus LFA Exhaust Note Shatters Champagne Glass in new “Perfect Pitch” Video
The champagne glass has been with Lexus since the beginning. Back in 1989, Lexus launched the LS luxury sedan by revving the car’s engine while a pyramid of champagne glasses sat atop the hood – unmoved. Now Lexus is putting a new twist with a short video spot where a lone champagne flute is shattered…
DTM Champ Ekstrom Likely to Race a Toyota NASCAR at Sonoma
After a successful test session last week, there’s a strong possibility that two-time DTM Champ Mattias Ekström will race at the NASCAR Sprint Cup race on June 20th at Sonoma, California. And he’ll be driving a Toyota no less. Ekström races for the Red Bull Audi team in Germany’s premiere DTM series, but recently filled…
Range Rover: A 40 Year History in Photos
On June 17th in 1970, the Range Rover brand was born as the Range Rover Classic rolled off the Land Rover assembly line. Forty years later and the luxury 4×4 brand is still going strong as Land Rover prepares to celebrate the introduction of a new model in the coming weeks (likely at a celebration…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Priced from $179,995
Pricing for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage has just been announced for the U.S. market and it’s a serious jump over the standard V8-powered model. With a V8 Vantage priced from roughly $120,000, the V12 model commands a serious premium at $179,995. The new engine produces 510-hp and 420 ft-lbs of torque, enough to accelerate…
Chevy Volt to Wear Buick Badge in China
Thanks to a patent filing process in China, it has been revealed that the Chevy Volt will be badged as a Buick model in what is now the world’s largest auto market. To be more specific, the Opel Ampera (the European version of the Volt) will actually be badged as a Buick. You see, in…
Murcielago Successor Teased: Will Lose Scissor Doors, Gain Carbon Chassis to Save Weight
A single teaser image of the successor to the incredible Lamborghini Murciélago has been revealed by an insider source at TeamSpeed. And while the photo doesn’t show much, there’s plenty of info to go along with it. Notably absent on the new Murcie (rumored to be called the Jota) are the trademark scissor doors. Apparently…
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Rumored to Cost Under $15,000
According to a well-connected forum member at VWVortex, Volkswagen‘s all-new Jetta model will finally be an affordable vehicle on U.S. soil, starting at just $14,950. By comparison, the least expensive current Jetta now starts at $17,735. This new Jetta model has been designed with the U.S. market in mind and based on VW’s plan to…
BMW M3 GT2 Art Car Unveiled by Designer Jeff Koons in Paris, Ready to Race at Le Mans
Last night in Paris, BMW unveiled a very expensive and very fast piece of art – a custom M3 GT2 Art Car created by American artist Jeff Koons. The colorful design is inspired says Koons by classic race cars, graphics and explosions which is, “evocative of power, motion and bursting energy.” On display at the…
Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan Being Investigated for Toyota-Like Floor Mat Issues
Ford‘s Fusion sedan and Mercury Milan are currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for accessory floor mats that can become stuck. The investigation involves 249,301 Fusion and Milan models from the 2010 model year where an accessory floor mat may entrap the accelerator pedal – in essence causing a sticking…
BMW’s Electronic Noise Canceling Technology Makes Engines Sound Quieter, Better and Even Faster
Imagine you’re driving along and coming up behind you, you spy the large chrome kidney grilles of a fancy looking BMW X5. With glistening paint it looks like it just rolled off the assembly line yesterday, and it may well have. You approach a red light and slow as the X5 pulls out into the…
2011 Range Rover to Get More Powerful and Efficient 4.4-Liter Diesel V8
The 2011 Range Rover will get a larger 4.4-liter diesel V8, in regions where a diesel is already offered. Replacing the outgoing 3.6-liter engine, the new powerplant will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and use 10.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (roughly 23 mpg), compared to the 3.6-liter’s 11.1 mpg rating. Power…
Audi DTM Pilot Mattias Ekstrom Tests for Toyota NASCAR Team at VIR
Here’s a story that is certainly going to get the rumors of Volkswagen‘s involvement in NASCAR started. Last week two-time DTM Champion Mattias Ekström was at Virginia International Raceway helping test a Red Bull Racing Toyota for the upcoming NASCAR race at Sonoma. The reason for the odd match isn’t about NASCAR ambitions says Audi,…
Buick Business Concept Headed to Production as GL8 Replacement in China
In China Buick sells several models we don’t get here, including the GL8 van. Recently, a replacement for the current GL8 was spotted camoed-up and testing in China, looking a lot like the Buick Business Concept first shown at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. The current GL8 is based off the tremendously old Pontiac…
Jaguar F-Type to Rival Boxster, X-Type Reborn, XF Wagon Coming, Plus XF Coupe?
With recent news of several new models joining a the Jaguar lineup, CEO Carl-Peter Forster has shed some new light on the company’s expansion plans – with a little creative interpretation from the folks at AutoExpress. According to a new report, the F-Type will take Jaguar down-market in the sports car segment, competing with the…
Lotus Exige V6 Spied Again, Suggesting Production Model Not Far Off
What appears to be a V6-powered Exige has been spied once again testing just outside Lotus headquarters in Norfolk. Spy photos of the more motent Exige model first surfaced last year. There’s no confirmation that a V6 engine is motivating this new test mule, but according to the spy photographers the engine sounds more like…
