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Toyota FT86 Open Concept Patent Hints at Production
Toyota Europe has filed some renderings of the FT-86 Open Concept for patent application, revealing for the first time what the coupe will look like when the cloth top is closed.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Sets Convertible Speed Record
After being stripped of the title of world’s fastest production car, Bugatti didn’t take long to reclaim the record. Only this time, it was set by the brand’s convertible: the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse.
BMW 5 Series GT Facelift Spied Testing
A mid-cycle refresh is coming to the BMW 5 Series GT, and our spy photographers snapped some pics of the upcoming 5 Series model wearing almost no camo.
Ford Fusion Not Getting 3-Cylinder EcoBoost
Ford’s mid-size Fusion sedan will not be offered with a three-cylinder engine.
Fiat 500 Abarth to get Automatic Transmission
Fiat is planning on adding an automatic transmission to the 500 Abarth in an effort to make the car more accessible to a wider range of customers.
Porsche Four Cylinder Won’t Arrive Until 2016
Porsche is in the midst of working on a four-cylinder engine to power its entry level models, but the brand says that the small engines won’t be ready until at least 2016.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Up for Five-Point Inspection today is the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. This electrified 5 Series uses the brand’s 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder combined with an electric motor to send 335 hp and 330 lb-ft to the rear wheels.
Audi R8 E-Tron Spy Photos Prove Nothing
Though we heard of its demise, Audi is still testing out the R8 E-Tron, raising suspicions that the electric sports car project has been revived.
Bugatti Veyron Vitesse WRC Leaked Before Shanghai Debut
Bugatti teased us yesterday with a picture and a caption that read “It’s almost time for us to share the latest example of exceptional Bugatti performance,” and today information has leaked online that the car will be a special edition of the Veyron Vitesse.
Volvo Fuel Injection Makes V8s look Like ‘Dinosaurs’
Volvo is introducing new fuel injection technology which is set to make its four-cylinder diesel engines more efficient than ever.
New Bugatti Supercar Teased on Facebook
Bugatti, maker of the former world’s fastest production car, is teasing a new model today with a picture and small caption on Facebook.
Nissan Altima Tops Toyota Camry in March Sales
The Nissan Altima, a car that was for a long time not considered to be a contender for the top spot, claimed the sales crown in March among mid-size sedans, ousting the Toyota Camry.
Former Fisker Employees Sue Company Over Layoffs
Fisker recently announced that it was letting go of about 160 of its employees, and now those workers are firing back with a lawsuit against the company.
Fisker Lays Off Majority of Work Force
It sounds like American startup automaker Fisker is near extinction, as it is being reported that the company has laid off as many as 160 workers.
660,000 Drivers are Using Cell Phones Right Now: NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently conducted a survey on distracted driving, and found that at any average daylight moment, 660,000 drivers are using a cell phone or other electronic device behind the wheel.
BMW M Named Official Car of Moto GP for 15th Straight Year
BMW has announced that its partnership with the Moto GP motorcycle racing league is moving into its 15th season.
Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style – Spy Photos
It looks like the Ford C-Max is going much the same way as the new Fusion and adopting some Aston Martin-esque style, and our spy photograpgers managed to grab some shots of the facelifted Ford out testing in Sweden.
Kia Design Boss Wants FR-S Competitor
Kia’s chief designer at its American design center wants to bring an affordable coupe to the U.S. market, to fight against the likes of the Scion FR-S and the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Starts at $99,000
Porsche just announced pricing for the 2014 Panamera lineup, with the all-new plug-in hybrid version starting at $99,975 including delivery.
GM 8-Speed Transmissions by 2016, 3-Cylinder Engines Confirmed
General Motors announced a $332 million investment into new powertrains today, including an eight-speed transmission slated for some of its vehicles by 2016.
Mercedes Enlists Garmin for In-Car Navigation System
Mercedes-Benz just announced that its future cars will use a Garmin GPS navigation system, much like the one currently used in Chrysler products.
Chrysler 300 Diesel Under Consideration: Report
Chrysler is on a bit of a diesel kick these days with the new Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500, and the newest product being considered for an oil burner is the Chrysler 300.
Kia, Hyundai Recall 1.7M Units Over Stop Lamp Switch Issue
Hyundai and Kia announced a recall on Wednesday that affects nearly 1.7 million vehicles, over issues with the stop lamp switch which can cause the brake lights to malfunction among other problems.
Audi Facebook Fans Choose Museum Exhibit with ‘Likes’
Audi is opening up a new exhibit at its Ingolstadt, Germany museum, the cars for which were chosen through a Facebook contest.
