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Mercedes CLS63 AMG to Debut at LA Auto Show
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Having just officially revealed the second-generation CLS at the Paris Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz is set to present the high-performance AMG version of the car next month at the LA Auto Show. Power for the 2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG is expected to come from the same twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 powerplant found in the new CL63 and…
2011 Hyundai Equus DUB Edition To Debut At SEMA
Well, we suppose it was inevitable. Hyundai is set to unveil the Equus DUB Edition at the SEMA show, and really, should we have expected anything different? The DUB edition takes Jay-Z’s mantra of “all black everything” to the next level, with tinted windows, tailights, a Trex DUB Design mesh grille, DUB Design custom body…
Toyota SEMA Display to Include NASCAR Edition Camry, Sienna Swagger Wagon Supreme
Toyota has just announced its list of eight show cars for the annual SEMA Expo, including everything from a custom Prius, to a NASCAR edition Camry, to several modified trucks and even a Sienna Swagger Wagon. Along with the vehicles, Toyota will have on hand NASCAR driver David Reutimann, NHRA Top Fuel driver Antron Brown,…
2012 Hyundai Accent Spied On U.S. Shores
The folks over at Left Lane News have spied an undisguised Hyundai Accent after it was caught at a well-known hot weather testing location by the spies at Brenda Priddy & Co. The Accent gets some differentiating styling cues from the Korean market Accent (known as the Verna over there) and, with the American car…
Maserati Quattroporte MC Sport Line Debuts
Maserati showed off a new variant of the Quattroporte GTS at the Sydney Motor Show, labeled the Quattroporte MC Sport Line. While the MC moniker is normally reserved for cars like the MC12 supercar and the MC Stradale, the Quattroporte MC Sport Line is a mostly cosmetic upgrade with new exterior and interior fittings. Carbon…
2011 Green Car of The Year Finalists Include Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf
The finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year award have been announced and unlike in years past there’s a lot of competition, not to mention a lot at stake. Some serious heavyweights are on the list for 2011 including the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. Other finalists include the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid…
Chevy Teases SEMA Cars: Off-Road Z71 Silverado HD, Motorsports-Inspired “Jake” Corvette
As SEMA approaches Chevy has just released a teaser video showing its official lineup of vehicles, which will join a long list of other creations from different aftermarket tuners in the GM booth. Included with the video is a short blurb stating that these, “great show cars that translate into products you can buy down…
2012 Audi A6, BMW 6 Series Coupe to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
With the grandeur of the Detroit Auto Show having been somewhat diminished over the past two years, luxury European automakers will look to bring back much of the show’s wow-factor by unveiling important and beautiful new models. Included in that list are the production version of the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept as well as…
2012 Nissan GT-R to Debut at LA Auto Show
Normally a mid-cycle refresh doesn’t get this publicity, but then again, the Nissan GT-R isn’t just any car. Nissan just just announced that the updated 2012 version of its halo sports car will debut at the LA Auto Show this November. Nissan will release official specs on the new model in the lead-up to the…
MBtech Reporter – The Future of Pickup Trucks?
What’s very interesting is that besides working together, each power source can also operate independently – the 70 kW electric motor driving the wheels, while the 1.2-liter natural gas unit powers the fronts.
Chrysler 300 SRT10 Gets Viper Power; SEMA Debut Likely
Chrysler has just released a short video of a very special Chrysler 300. At first look it appears to be little more than a standard 300 with some oversized rims. But wait, that’s not an SRT8 badge on the back, but an SRT10 badge, suggesting the Viper’s 8.3-liter V10 engine is under the hood. Posted…
Lexus CT200h F-Sport Debuts at Australian International Auto Show
Lexus has just revealed a new F-Sport performance version of its new CT200h hybrid hatchback. The CT200h F-Sport gets more aggressive front and rear styling, light-weight alloy wheels, plus an F-sport suspension that includes lowering springs and sway bars. Inside the car also gets some extra toys, like an F-Sport steering wheel, sport pedals, scuff…
SEMA Preview: Chevy Camaro, Silverado HD to Take Center Stage for GM
Chevrolet has revealed on its Facebook page a selection of vehicles that will be on display at the SEMA Show in just a few weeks time. These aren’t the “official” Chevy SEMA Show cars (those ones tend to be much more tame, with a near-production look), but we have to think Chevy will again be…
Prius MPV to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Toyota seems to be catching on to this whole social media thing. Last week the automaker teased us with the Prius MPV on its Facebook page and now the folks in the PR department have used Twitter to announce that the second Prius model will debut at the Detroit Auto Show this January. The vehicle…
Ford Reveals Remainder of SEMA Show Lineup With Three Custom Explorers and Lots More
Ford has just announced the remainder of its SEMA lineup of custom cars, which will joint the eight Fiestas on display at Ford’s usually huge presence at the aftermarket expo. Along with a mishmash of other customized Fords, the Blue Oval will use the show to put the focus on its new 2011 Explorer crossover,…
Suzuki Swift R Concept Revealed Ahead of Beijing Auto Show
With the launch of the all-new Swift in other markets, we’ve heard rumors that Suzuki will eventually bring the small hatchback back to North America, and if this concept makes it to production, we’ll really be crossing our fingers. Revealed well ahead of its planned official debut at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show, the Suzuki…
2012 Mercedes SLK Teased With Magic Sky Control Roof
The folks at Mercedes just love gimmicky innovations. From the AirScarf to the AirCap in the new E-Class Cabriolet, now comes what will apparently be dubbed Magic Sky Control. According to the folks at AutoExpress, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will make use of the new feature, which is teased in a shot of the retractable…
2012 Nissan Versa Teased in New Design Sketch
Nissan has just released a single teaser sketch of the next-generation Versa subcompact with should make it to market next year as a 2012 model year car. Ranging from mundane to unattractive, Nissan looks to revamp the Versa with its more vocative styling language from some of its larger sedans and sports cars. This move…
Toyota FT-86/FR-S Will be Badged as a Scion; Priced at $25,000
Toyota‘s FT-86 Concept will make it to market as a Scion in North America, likely sporting the name FR-S. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Toyota dealers were made aware of the decision by the corporate brass at a recent meeting in Las Vegas. The decision help build-up the Scion brand, with…
Eight Ford Fiestas to Take Center Stage at SEMA; Including One 350-HP Version
While we still expect Ford to have a significant presence at the 2010 SEMA Show with the new 2011 Mustang, the Blue Oval has announced the Fiesta will take center stage at its significantly-sized booth. In total, eight modified Fiestas will be on display and Ford has given us a sneak peak at just what…
Opel Vivaro e-Concept Brings Chevy Volt Technology to Commercial Vehicle Segment
The Vivaro e-Concept is a plug-in, extended range vehicle that uses technology similar to the Chevy Volt.
Ferrari California HELE Model Cuts Emissions by 23 Percent [Paris 2010]
A company known for high-performance vehicles, Ferrari unveiled a new, more environmentally-friendly model at the Paris Auto Show. Based on the California, the California HELE (High Emotion Low Emissions) model produces 23 percent fewer emissions than the standard model – although Ferrari hasn’t released how much fuel economy has been improved by. The improvements are…
Dodge Unveils Viper-Powered Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pack
With a new 6.4-liter V8 due out for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, you’d expect the 2011 model year version of the special edition Mopar Drag Pak model to also get the more powerful engine… but you’d be wrong. In it’s place is something even better: the Viper’s 8.4-liter V10! That’s right, with 512 cubic inches…
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to Debut at LA Auto Show
Chevy has confirmed that the new 2011 Camaro Convertible will debut at the LA Auto Show this November. The car will then be available in dealerships starting in February as GM hopes to capitalize on the Spring/Summer rush. Both a 312-hp 3.6-liter V6 and the top-dog 6.2-liter V8 will be offered, and buyers will be…
