Seven Diesels We Wish Existed

Seven Diesels We Wish Existed
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Its hard not to daydream about diesel cars, with their great torque and excellent fuel economy, so here’s our top picks of cars that we’d love to see a diesel option for. Our criteria is simple, the automaker must have a diesel engine in use somewhere in its lineup or in an international version of… Continue Reading...

Turbocharged Cars Don’t Live Up to Fuel-Economy Hype Says Consumer Reports

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Turbocharged Cars Don’t Live Up to Fuel-Economy Hype Says Consumer Reports
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Vehicle quality was not the only thing making news when Consumer Reports unveiled the results of its latest reliability study in Detroit earlier this week. Amongst the issues highlighted by the consumer publication were real world fuel economy and forced induction engine technology. Continue Reading...

October 2012 Auto Sales: “Extremely Strong”

October 2012 Auto Sales: “Extremely Strong”
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Another Halloween has passed and with it the 10th month of the year. As automakers turn another page on the calendar they’re finally reporting sales for October. Were they on the business end of a nasty trick or did they receive a tasty treat? Keep reading for all the juicy details. Continue Reading...

Custom Fiat 500s Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show

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Mopar and Fiat came out swinging at the 2012 SEMA Show, bringing a trio of modified Fiat 500 models to show off the versatility of the Italian automaker’s compact model. Continue Reading...

Next-Gen Audi R8 Will Not Share Porsche Platform

Next-Gen Audi R8 Will Not Share Porsche Platform
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The sprawling Volkswagen Empire is in the process of consolidating its vehicle architectures. To help quell the industrial chaos Porsche was put in charge of sports-car development, but now it’s reported the next-generation Audi R8 will not share Zuffenhausen’s latest architecture. Continue Reading...

Hurricane Sandy Hammers Luxury Car Brands

Hurricane Sandy Hammers Luxury Car Brands
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Hurricane Sandy ravaged much of the U.S. East coast this week, as the so-called “Frankenstorm” powered her way over the Appalachian Mountains, carrying rain and winds as far as the Midwest. Not surprisingly the automotive industry has been impacted by her rampage. Continue Reading...

BMW i4 Could Debut at LA Auto Show

BMW i4 Could Debut at LA Auto Show
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BMW’s i sub-brand is focused on sustainable mobility by offering purpose-built electric vehicles. The company has already revealed two amped-up concepts with the i3 and i8, but rumor has it another model is on the way. Continue Reading...

Volvo C30 Polestar Edition Takes a Bow: 2012 SEMA Show

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Volvo C30 Polestar Edition Takes a Bow: 2012 SEMA Show
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In the sea of modified cars at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s fairly easy to miss a few, no matter how hard you’re looking. We spotted this hidden gem in the form of a limited edition Volvo C30 Polestar Edition in the Ohlins booth. Continue Reading...

Trio of Custom Fiat 500s Storm Vegas: 2012 SEMA Show

Trio of Custom Fiat 500s Storm Vegas: 2012 SEMA Show
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As expected, Fiat unveiled several modified 500 models at the 2012 SEMA Show: The Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser, Fiat Abarth Cafe Racer, and a modified Fiat Argento from Magneti Marelli. Continue Reading...