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Designer of the Porsche 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche Passes Away at 76
The designer of the famed Porsche 911 model has sadly passed away today at the age of 76. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was the oldest son of Ferry Porsche and the news comes as the German automaker debuts its Boxster and Cayenne Diesel at the New York Auto Show. “We mourn the death of Ferdinand Alexander…
Porsche 911 Announced as 2012 World Performance Car
Today at the 2012 New York Auto Show, the newest generation Porsche 911 was announced as the World Performance Car of the year for 2012. The award is decided upon by a panel of 64 automotive journalists originating from 25 different countries. The 911 was competing with 18 other vehicles, and came out on the…
VW Passat AllTrack Just a Concept, for Now: 2012 New York Auto Show
However, given the success of vehicles like Subaru’s Legacy Outback here and even Audi’s AllRoad, it seems like a no brainer to us for a North American spec version to made available to dealers.
Maybach Dealers Granted $100,000 in Cash Rebates
With Daimler losing almost $500,000 for each Maybach sold, it’s no surprise that the luxury brand has been laid to rest . And now to help move the remaining inventory of 23 models, Maybach dealers have been granted an astonishing $100,000 cash in direct-to-dealer discounts. As with most direct-to-dealer discounts however, the dealership aren’t required…
Volkswagen Up! Wins World Car of the Year Award: 2012 New York Auto Show
Volkswagen‘s Up! continued the trend from the past four years of small cars winning the World Car of the Year Award at the New York Auto Show today. “Our goal was always to make something small great,” a Volkswagen executive said on stage. To garner the award, the Up! beat both the volume-selling and luxurious…
2013 BMW M5 Priced from $90,695, M6 from $106,995
BMW has just announced MRSP pricing for its new vehicles, including the incredibly powerful M5 sports sedan and M6 Coupe. Starting us off is the $87,395 2013 BMW 650i which has a 445 horsepower, twin-turbo V8 and can get to 60 mph in as quick as 4.6 seconds. The all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive model…
BMW Beats Mercedes-Benz in First Quarter Sales
For decades, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been competing for dominance in the luxury car market. In 2011, BMW took the top honors beating its German rival by just 2,715 vehicles sold. The race is even closer now, at least for the end of the first quarter of 2012, with BMW selling a mere 36 more…
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Arrives in America with 406 Lb-Ft of Torque: 2012 NY Auto Show
Thanks to trickery such as AdBlue fluid injected into the exhaust and what Porsche called selective catalytic reduction technology, the 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 is able to pass tough Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards and hence become certified for sale in the US.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Has Smaller Engine, More Power: 2012 NY Auto Show
Much the same as the smaller GLK, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, which debuted today at the New York Auto Show will come with a higher-horsepower gasoline engine or a more eco-minded diesel. This year the 5.5-liter V8 that sat in the 2012 GL550 will be replaced by the 4.7-liter V8, but if last year’s sales…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Debuts at New York Auto Show
Rich with power and style, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG debuted at the New York Auto Show today in typical Benz fashion. Despite the industry trend toward smaller engines, the German automaker will stand true to the car’s aggressive, big engine heritage. It did so by keeping the same 6.0-liter V12 engine passionately pounding under the…
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Diesel Debuts: 2012 New York Auto Show
Among the three debuting Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the 2013 GLK crossovers bowed at the 2012 New York Auto Show today. Consumers will be able to choose between two versions: the higher-level GLK 350 which comes with a 3.5-liter V6, or the more efficiency minded GLK250 BlueTEC, which comes with a 2.1-liter diesel engine. While some Merc loyalists…
2013 BMW M6 Cabriolet Breaks Cover: 2012 New York Auto Show
Other cool features include the M DCT shifter, enabling drivers to program the car’s suspension, steering and throttle/ transmission shift response for specific conditions and even steering wheel mounted M buttons, that allow for pre-set dynamic calibrations.
2013 BMW X1 Finally Arrives in America: 2012 New York Auto Show
Built in Leipzig, Germany, the US spec X1 comes initially in three different flavors, sDrive 28i, xDrive 28i and the xDrive35i, the latter which BMW is billing as a US market exclusive.
More Than 70 Cars on Sale Today Make 500 HP or More
With the advent of hybrids and electric vehicles, many skeptics thought the age of high-performance sports car would die out. Reality couldn’t be any more different, as America has more than 70 cars on sale today that make 500-hp or more. The number of vehicles pushing out 500-hp or more has nearly doubled in the…
Diesel Preview: Five New Diesel Models Coming to America
For what seems like forever, North America has been left behind when it comes to diesel cars. Sure there are a few options, but nowhere near as many as our friends in Europe. In fact, according to the Automotive Industry Data Newsletter, 52% of all new car sales last year in Western Europe were diesel…
Top 10 Most Expensive Vehicles to Fill Up
Gas prices might not have hit the budget-busting $5/gallon yet, but drivers are already feeling the pinch. Consumer Reports has exposed a list of the top 10 most expensive vehicles to fill up. All prices are based on the average fuel price in the United States. First on our top 10 is the Lincoln Navigator…
Mercedes 300 SL Wooden Replica is Exquisite
Well, here’s to hoping this 300 SL replica doesn’t get destroyed by German officials. A German craftsman in Duisberg, Germany has created this exquisite work of art: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL entirely hand-carved from wood. According to the eBay auction, the wooden replica sold for about $7,800 and has fully-functional Gullwing doors, intricately-detailed dash,…
BMW 1M Coupe Order Books Closed
One of our favorite sports coupes is undoubtedly the BMW 1M. When we tested one last year, we loved pretty much everything about it. We also knew its life on the production line would be very short. Now, after just one year of production, BMW has stopped taking orders of this ultra special 1-series. The…
2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Hits American Markets, Priced From $55,750
The Porsche Cayenne diesel has been on its way to America for a while now, and will finally greet U.S. customers this week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Europeans markets have had the Cayenne diesel since 2009, so it seems sensible that Porsche will bring it to U.S. showrooms by September of this year at…
PPI Audi R8 Razor GTR is Drop-Dead Gorgeous
Jon Olsson’s garage is is certifiably badass. His Rebellion R1k Ultima GTR is one of the world’s best-looking machines, while earlier this year Olsson proved his Lamborghini Gallardo could go anywhere and do anything he wanted it to. Over the past weekend, Olsson took delivery of his newest toy, a full-carbon PPI Design Audi R8 Razor…
2013 BMW X1 Pricing Announced, Starting $31,545: New York Auto Show Preview
Shortly after images of the BMW 2013 X1 crossover leaked onto the internet today, the automaker released official pricing details. Ahead of the New York Auto Show, we can now report three price points for the 2013 X1. Set to arrive in U.S. dealer lots this Fall, pricing will start at $31,545 for the rear-wheel sDrive28i model…
2013 BMW X1 Leaked Ahead of New York Auto Show
Scheduled to go on sale in September and to debut on Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, the 2013 BMW X1 is the latest car to be leaked ahead of the show. Changes to the 2013 X1 will be relatively minor, but include new recessed fog lamps, a silver paint-accented front bumper and slightly redesigned…
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Photos Leaked Ahead of New York Auto Show Debut
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL is awaiting its official debut later this week at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and today, photos of the German SUV have leaked onto the web – from the same source that is responsible for the rest of the leaks, autoforum.cz. The GL is based on the M-class platform and…
BMW i8 Spyder Concept Revealed in Video
Over the weekend BMW unveiled their i8 Spyder Concept. Today we have an additional video, showing the drop-top concept in action. For those not in the know, the i8 is BMW’s most advanced car yet. It features a 170-hp electric motor which powers the front wheels. Powering the rear wheels is a 1.5 liter, three…
