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2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Photos Leaked
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The next generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in September, however photos have been leaked, and we have them. The all-new B-Class crossover will use a front-wheel drive design and will remain a multi-purpose vehicle, meaning a higher roof and more cargo space. A full range of four-cylinder…
Porsche Cajun 2-Door to Coming
The Porsche Cajun baby SUV is coming and according to a new report a 2-door version will likely follow. Expected to arrive initially as a four-door, built on the same platform as the Audi Q5, Porsche may look to bring to market an even sportier coupe-styled model to compete with vehicles like the Range Rover…
Mazda CX-5 Diesel Makes Over 300 Lb-Ft of Torque; But Will We Get it?
Mazda has confirmed the Minagi-inspired CX-5 will be sold in North America and execs have also revealed that in the future the company will sell a diesel-powered model on our shores. Are these two announcements one in the same? We’ll have to wait and see. Regardless of what package it comes in, details of Mazda’s…
Honda Civic Five Door Hatchback in the Works
When Honda officially debuted the new 2012 Civic lineup at this year’s New York Auto Show, the Japanese automaker may have held back a little. Sure there was the Civic Coupe and Sedan, the Si, Hybrid and even a high fuel efficiency HF model, but now it appears as though the big H is preparing…
VW Tiguan TDI Diesel May Come to U.S. in 2015
However, the problem in actually selling one on these shores is down to two major factors, emissions requirements and supply.
2013 Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia to Get Mild Makeover
Hitting the market back in 2007, the GMC, Buick and Chevy large crossover trio have continued with strong sales despite almost zero updates. That will change for the 2013 model year, with changes planned for all three of the Lambda machines, although you might not notice the changes at first glance. Rather than update the…
Ford To Introduce Eight New Models in First Quarter of 2012
Ford is planning to blitz the auto-market for the first quarter of 2012. According to a source inside Ford, no less than eight all-new or refreshed models will start production for Q1. Ford’s largest project is the all-new midsize Fusion/Mondeo, which is currently scheduled to start production in January. Ford hopes for a 50-percent sales improvement for…
Dacia Duster “No Limit” Pikes Peak Racer Eats Tires in Testing [Video]
While little known on our shores, the Dacia Duster is a popular crossover in Eastern Europe. In two weeks time, however, it will get plenty of attention here, as it races to the clouds in the annual Pikes Peak hill climb. The rally car race version of the Duster couldn’t be further from the production…
Cadillac To Recall 50,500 SRX Crossovers For Airbag Issue
Cadillac is recalling 50,500 SRX crossovers due to the passenger side airbag functioning differently than the owners manual states. SRX air bags are programmed to disable the right side roof-rail airbag if the front passenger seat is occupied. The owner’s manual says that airbags will deploy whether or not the seat is occupied. This discrepancy violates federal safety…
Redesigned Lincoln MKS And MKT To Debut Later This Year
Lincoln sales have been slipping and so far are down 8 percent this year. The automaker has sped up redesign plans for the full-size MKS and three-row MKT as sales have dropped by 40 percent this year for the sedan, and 38 percent for the crossover. The redesigned MKS and MKT will debut at the Los Angeles Auto…
U.S Spec Suzuki SX4 Will Keep Removable Garmin Nav Unit
After a few years of Suzuki offering a portable nav unit in its SX4 hatchback, the comapny announced it would offer an integrated, in-dash system, however the U.S won’t get the system. Suzuki has decided to keep the portable unit in all U.S spec models but the rest of the world will receive an in-dash…
Mercedes-Benz Launches Two M-Class Hybrids
ne Mercedes-Benz has recently unveiled its new M-class SUV and there has been confirmation that several variants for this crossover will be included. Among them will be two hybrid variants. One will be powered by a gasoline-electric system similar to the current ML450 hybrid. The other hybrid will feature a brand new diesel-electric system. Peugot is…
Audi To Provide Porsche with Hot Twin Turbo Diesel V6
Designed for installation in Porsche’s new baby SUV, the Cajun, said diesel is a potent piece, churning out 309 hp and a staggering 479 lb-ft of torque in Euro trim.
Mazda CX-5 Due Out Next Year
Mazda‘s new CX-5 crossover will arrive at dealers next year, expanding the brand’s crossover range to three models. With a spate of auto shows between now and then, the brand’s smallest ‘ute could debut at any venue from Frankfurt in September all the way to the New York Auto Show the following March. The car…
KISS-Themed Mini Countryman On eBay For Charity
As if KISS action figures and PEZ dispensers are not enough, the band has branded MINI Countrymen, although for a good cause. MINI teamed up with the quartet to customize the countryman for charity. All four band members have applied their trademark style to the exterior of the 2011 Minis. These vehicles debuted at the…
Tesla To Unveil New Model X By End Of 2011
Tesla might have started out by producing an electric version of the Lotus Elise, but that’s merely the start of their ambitious program to launch a full range of electric cars. They already have the Model S sedan, which is set to go on sale in 2012, but now they are also working on a crossover vehicle,…
Jaguar Crossver Due in 2014
The first crossover/SUV from Jaguar will bow in 2014 as a 2015 model year vehicle according to a new report. The unnamed machine is likely to be a large one and take on the likes of the Audi Q7 and BMW X5. To help keep weight down Jag will use an aluminum body, as with…
VW May Produce Tiguan in North America: Report
Volkswagen wants to produce the Tiguan SUV model in North America in an effort to slash production costs on the compact crossover. VW is already producing the Jetta and Passat in North America and is considering moving production of the Tiguan, according to a report by WirtschaftsWocke magazine. Presently, the Tiguan model is only produced…
Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Canceled
General Motors has once again canceled plans to bring a plug-in hybrid crossover to market. The automaker axed two other efforts back in 2008 and 2009 and has now reportedly dropped its most recent effort to build the Volt-style plug-in vehicle. This most recent stab at the plug-in hybrid crossover was slated to be built…
Honda’s North American Production Returns To 100 Percent In August
North American Honda production will return to normal in August, earlier than expected, the company announced in a statement today. The Japanese automaker has accelerated their recovery following the March 11th earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Every Honda model will resume regualar production in August, except the 2012 Civic. The company expects full production…
Mitsubishi Travels Bolivia’s Death Road [360 Degree Video]
Forget the Nurburgring. Those in search of the ultimate driving thrill know that you can’t top Bolivia’s Yungas Road. This narrow, winding path runs from the city of La Paz to Coroico and its treacherous terrain, poor weather conditions and steep cliffs claim 100 lives a year. As a result it has earned the dubious…
Audi To Abandon V12, V8 TDI Diesel Engines
Audi is set to abandon its Q7 V12 TDI due to slow sales and rapidly advancing diesel technology in their smaller displacement motors. The current V12 TDI makes 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft, and is widely considered to be one of the most impressive SUVs on the market. But with Audi’s V6 TDI making a…
BMW X3M To Debut In 2012, Dubious Rumors Of Electric Turbos Persist
Electric turbochargers are the snake oil of automotive technology. Often times, these contraptions (seen above), which resemble something sold at a boat shop, are peddled on Ebay with dubious claims regarding horsepower and fuel economy gains. But a report out of Britain suggests that BMW‘s upcoming X3M will be powered by a new tri-turbo straight-six…
Saab Chinese Funding Deal Means Spyker Gets Name Change
As part of Spyker’s capital-raising efforts for its ailing Saab brand, the Dutch automaker is entering into talks with Chinese automotive company Pang Da, and will have to rename itself as Swedish Automobile N.V. as part of the deal. In return, Saab will get a $42 million cash payment, ostensibly to help pay Saab’s substantial…
