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305-HP 2011 Ford Edge Sport Actually Slower Than 280-hp SEL Model
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Thanks to some good old fashioned vehicle performance testing, the folks at Motor Trend have discovered the disappointing reality of the Mustang V6-powered 2011 Ford Edge. Billed as the top performer in the Edge lineup (refreshed for 2011 with new engines), the actual performance stats paint a different picture. At first glance the numbers seem…
BMW X3 xDrive35is, X3 M Under Consideration
BMW is currently considering bringing to market two higher-performance versions of the X3 crossover, if the newly released second-generation model is successful. News comes via BMW insider SCOTT26 posting on yet another BMW forum. Currently the most powerful X3 in BMW’s lineup is the rather potent x3 xDrive35i, using the single-turbo inline-six motor to make…
Chevrolet Orlando Spied Nearly Undisguised In China
Chevrolet‘s Orlando compact van was spotted in China nearly uncovered, and looking very similar to the concept that debuted at the 2008 Paris Auto Show. The Orlando doesn’t exactly break new ground in the looks department but its a sharp looking vehicle outside and the interior looks to be carried over from the Cruze compact….
Nissan: Murano Convertible Confirmed, Will Be Polarizing
Nissan‘s long-rumored Murano convertible is all but officially confirmed after the company presented it to dealers at their annual meeting in Las Vegas in August. The Murano convertible will be offered as a two-door with a soft-top, reminiscent of other spectacular failures like the Toyota RAV4 convertible, Isuzu Amigo and Suzuki X90, all of which…
Saab 9-4X Crossover To Debut At 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, 11 Months After It Went Into Production
The official Twitter feed of the Los Angeles Auto Show has confirmed that the Saab 9-4X crossover will bow at the West Coast’s major auto show this November, hot on the heels of the brand’s flagship 9-5 sedan. The 9-4X will share underpinnings with the Cadillac SRX and be built at a GM facility in…
General Motors Recalling 207,000 Crossovers Over Faulty Trim Piece
GM is recalling 200,000 crossovers, among them the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook due to a piece of trim in the vehicle’s second row of seats. The trim can prevent the seats from folding flat after they were moved upright, and the seat belt buckle release can also inadvertently be pressed, resulting in…
2013 Cadillac SRX, GM Crossovers, Chevrolet Impala To Get 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
Cadillac‘s SRX crossover will get a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 to replace the current 3.0L naturally aspirated V6 and the 2.8L twin-turbo V6 currently offered in the vehicle. The new V6, codenamed LF3, is also set to appear in the redesigned GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS. Also planned is a two-mode plug-in…
Volkswagen Releases CrossTouran
Volkswagen released the CrossTouran, a pseudo-offroad version of their Touran microvan, for world markets. The CrossTouran joins the CrossPolo and CrossFox in yet another variant for people who want a car just a bit higher off the ground than Volkswagen usually produces. With a raised suspension, special wheels and a new bodykit, the CrossTouran gets…
Report: Audi Working On Q1 Crossover
Audi is reportedly hard at work with their new Q1 crossover, to compete with the BMW X1. With a higher ground clearance, as well as a more muscular appearance and a possible 5-door layout. Quattro all-wheel drive will be standard, unlike the front-drive A1, while the engines offered will be the 1.4TFSI and a 2.0TDI….
Nissan Prices 2011 Juke At $18,960
Nissan‘s controversially styled Juke has been priced at $18,960 for the base Juke S, which comes with front-wheel drive and a CVT gearbox. The 6-speed manual version will cost $20,260, while cheapest four-wheel drive model Juke S AWD (which is only available with a CVT) will cost $20,460. The top of the line Juke SL…
Buick Verano Compact Coming in 2012, Encore Compact Crossover to Follow
In 2012 Buick will expand its lineup further down-market, introducing the Verano compact below the Regal. Riding on the same architecture as the Chinese Buick Excelle (and Chevy Cruze), several engines are possible. For starters it could be offered with the Cruze’s 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, but a more likely candidate is the 181-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter…
2011 Toyota Highlander Revealed With Bold New Look
Even since the launch of the Venza, Toyota has been spicing up its models with a bit more road presence. Above is the first look at what the new 2011 Highlander will look like – or at least what it will look like when it is sold in Russia for the first time. To celebrate…
MINI Takes The States Tour, Day 4: Pittsburgh To Columbus In The MINI Countryman
Day 4 Of the MINI Takes The States Tour was an exciting one for me, as I was able to sample the all-new MINI Countryman before nearly anyone else. Saturday’s epic blast through two states left me exhausted, and I was expecting the Countryman to be a little more laid back than the Clubman S…
MINI Takes The States Tour, Day 1: New York City
The 1st day of the MINI Takes The States Tour kicked off with a bit of a surprise – it turned out that a MINI press car was unable to take me from Newark Airport to our first destination, so I had to slum it in a BMW 550i. I’d be lying if I said…
MINI Takes The States Rally Begins Tomorrow, Autoguide Will Be There
MINI fans will be able to preview the new MINI Countryman as the brand kicks off the MINI Takes The States rally in different locations across the United States starting tomorrow. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and New York City will play host to the start points, and Autoguide will be in New York…
2011 Nissan Rogue Makes Debut At Z Car Convention
Nissan‘s decidedly pedestrian 2011 Rogue made its debut at the 23rd annual Z Car Convention held at Nissan HQ in Tennessee. The Rogue is pretty much unchanged from previous years aside from the addition of a “krom” trim level with 18″ wheels. The cosmetic changes give the car a more angular look in like with…
Infiniti JX Range of Compact Crossovers to Expand Nissan’s Luxury Lineup?
Infiniti appears ready to launch a line of compact luxury crossovers that will wear the JX badge. While not confirmed, the luxury division of Nissan Motor Co. has filed for trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for four separate cars names: JX20, JX25, JX25h and JX30. While moving up the alphabet would seem…
Suzuki Down 43%, Porsche Up 75%, In July 2010 Sales
Porsche was the big winner for July 2010 sales, moving 75% more cars than in July 2009, with Hyundai/Kia, Jaguar/Land Rover and the Big Three all making solid gains. Japanese auto makers bore the brunt of the market, with Toyota and Honda losing a bit of market share, while Suzuki took the dubious title of…
Consumers Reports Releases List Of Best Cars For Teens, Devoid Of Supercars Or Pickups
For most teenagers, a list of cars most suitable for their age group would likely be made up of low slung Italian droptops or monstrous pickup trucks. But for all but a few lucky “My Super Sweet 16” participants, the fact is that something more bland is in the cards for young drivers. That’s not…
Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT Facing Possible 2013 Elimination
With relatively poor sales the Ford Edge and its hideously-styled Lincoln-MKT derivative may be phased out in 2013 after just one generation. While a response to the lack of success for each model, Ford has a larger plan for its two remaining brands, aiming to create a larger gap between Ford and Lincoln. With the…
Report: Nissan Murano Convertible To Debut At Los Angeles
Nissan is apparently planning on bringing a convertible version of its Murano crossover to market, with a debut set for this November’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Convertible SUVs have always been oddballs, from the Suzuki X90 to the Toyota RAV4 and all points in between. The only successful model we can think of, the Jeep Wrangler, is…
Consumers Reports Compiles List Of Cars Still Available With Manual Transmission
Car and Driver’s campaign to “Save the Manuals” campaign is spreading, with Consumers Reports doing their part for the movement by compiling a comprehensive list of all new cars available with a manual gearbox. A few years ago, you could find some real oddities with a stick shift – a BMW X5 for example. Now, the list…
2011 Ford Explorer Videos Show Snazzy New Features
Ford is keeping up their relentless web campaign to help promote the 2011 Explorer, and they’ve released three new videos to demonstrate what their new SUV crossover is capable of. The three videos highlight the Ford Explorer’s Terrain Management System, Blind Spot Information System and the Trailer Control System. All three are pretty neat, although…
2011-2012 BMW 5 Series, 5 Series GT Models Get Recalled For Faulty Fuel Tank Sensors
BMW is recalling 6,080 5-Series and 5-Series GT models for a malfunctioning fuel tank sensor. The vehicles manufactured between January 12 and July 1, 2010 are prone to the problem, which can wedge itself against the fuel tank and cause an incorrect reading. Drivers could conceivably run out of gas at the side of the road, and…
