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2012 BMW 3 Series Gets 36 MPG Highway Rating
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel estimates are out for BMW‘s new line of 3-Series cars and it looks like they’ve caught the competition with their pants down. The 2012 328i scores an impressive 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, that’s a 28 percent improvement in fuel consumption over last year’s model. What’s even better…
MINI John Cooper Works Rally Car Wins First International Rally
MINI was proud to announce today that a John Cooper Works Super Production Car (SPC) captured its first FIA International event win this past weekend. Driver Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took the checkered flag home at the Qatar International Rally, the first found in the 2012 Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Al Kuwari had his brother, Nassar…
Longer Wheelbase BMW 335Li Available in China This Year
BMW is cashing in on the chauffeur craze in China by offering a stretched version of the 3-Series exclusively to Chinese customers. The longer wheelbase sedan will be sold as a 335Li, and will offer more legroom to Chinese consumers who want to be driven around but can’t afford a legitimate chauffeur car like Bentley…
Lamborghini SUV Leaked, Set to Debut at Beijing Motor Show
All the rumors surrounding the inevitable introduction to the Lamborghini SUV should come to an end at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show where a concept version of the exotic SUV is currently set to debut in late April 2012. An Italian publication, Quattroruote, recently leaked what appears to be a photo of the Lamborghini SUV…
Michael Shank Racing Dominates The Rolex 24 At Daytona
A grid of 58 vehicles at the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona made this year’s event one of the most competitive races in the history of the franchise. It was so competitive, in fact, NASCAR star racing driver AJ Allmendinger of the Michael Shank Racing #60 Ford/Riley car only beat Starworks Motorsport’s pole-sitter Ryan…
Saab’s EU Loan Paid off by Swedish Government
Now, the Debt Office has reported that the outstanding balance on the loan (equivalent to some $325 million) has been paid, making the Swedish government the former automaker’s largest creditor.
BMW 3-Series GT Launch Confirmed For March 2013
Rumblings of a 3-Series GT might have been little more than a shudder from the rumor mill, but according to a story published on BMWBLOG a smaller version of the unpopular 5-Series GT is on the way. It might seem strange that the company would launch such a niche car after the previous iteration failed…
2013 Range Rover Spied, Including Interior [Spy Photos]
Our photographers have captured the latest spy photos of the upcoming Land Rover Range Rover, including photos of the new SUVs interior. The photos below show what appears to be a significantly larger LCD screen in the center of the dash. The all-new Range Rover is expected to shed significant weight compared to the current…
Lamborghini: No Current Plans for Turbocharged Motors
Company Supremo Stephan Winkelmann declared that “for this decade I don’t see it happening in the super sport car business,” though he also said “I would caution against saying it could never happen.”
2013 BMW X6 M Gets Minor Changes [Videos]
With all the excitement surrounding the official release of the BMW M Performance Diesel models, we almost forgot that the actual M models might be receiving some attention for the new year too. For 2013, BMW gave the X6 M a light refresh, subtly changing the front of the crossover with new LED headlights and…
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Pricing Starts at $61,845 [Huge Gallery]
BMW has announced the pricing for its new ActiveHybrid 5, and fuel efficiency will come at a cost, with a starting MSRP of $61,845, which includes a $895 destination and handling fee. That price tag puts the ActiveHybrid 5 at $9,435 more expensive than the standard 535i, but with it you’ll get “not just highly…
2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG Priced from $95,865
The Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG is due to hit North American shores by March, and the luxury German automaker has announced that the performance-minded luxury SUV will start at a significant $95,865. The listed MSRP includes a $875 destination charge and will net you a 5.5L V8 AMG biturbo engine with 518-hp and 516 lb-ft of…
2012 MINI Roadster Pricing Starts at $24,350
Pricing for the 2012 MINI Roadster has finally been announced, with the standard Cooper Roadster starting at $24,350 in the US. Those seeking a little more thrill in their droptop can opt for the Cooper S Roadster which starts at $27,350. And those looking for the ultimate in Cooper Roadster fun, can get their hands…
Rolls-Royce ‘Year of the Dragon’ Phantom Sells Out in Two Months
Some people probably rolled their eyes when Rolls-Royce announced the Year of the Dragon Phantom, believing it would just be another poor-selling limited edition vehicle. But never underestimate just how strong the Chinese culture and beliefs are. Or rather, just don’t underestimate the wallets of those strong-believing Chinese. The $1.2-million custom Rolls-Royce Phantom sold out…
BMW X5 Recall Notice: SUV Can Roll-Away in Park
Kudos to BMW for owning up to its mistakes. Too often the news is full of scandals where car companies tried to cover catastrophes with foggy facts, but not the Bavarian luxury car king, no sir. Instead, we stumbled across a recall that BMW deserves a pat on the back for, despite having to laugh…
Fiat 500L Tipped as Name for Five-Door Wagon 500
Not too long ago, reports came in that Fiat is developing a 500 five-door wagon for the US market and now it appears that the Italian automaker will be reviving the 500L model name for the upcoming five-door 500. The new five-door model gets an L added to its name for being large, and is…
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Getting New Tri-Turbo Setup
Porsche is upping the engineering ante with their 2013 911 Turbo, which our spy photographer caught yesterday, to deliver more power and better fuel efficiency all at once. The new 911 Turbo will keep the same 3.8-liter horizontally opposed six cylinder engine as previous models, but it will have a new boost thanks to a…
2013 Audi A1 to Get Rolling Cloth Top
The Audi A1 will have a rolling cloth top in 2013, though further details are limited. According to a report by German Auto Motor Und Sport, the company decided to go with a rolling roof instead of a convertible to save cost. The setup will be similar to what we’ve already seen in the Fiat 500c,…
JD Power Study: Buyers Shying Away From Imports
An annual “Avoider” survey by JD Power & Associates illustrated that the share of buyers avoiding imports increased from 9 percent in 2011 to 14 percent this year, while the percentage of buyers avoiding Domestic vehicle brands dropped to its lowest level on record; six percent.
2013 Audi Q5 Getting Not-So-Efficient Diesel
Efficiency is important these days. The government is cracking down on gas guzzlers and imposing strict regulations that force automakers into saving more fuel than ever before. That’s why it might come as a surprise that Audi of America is opting not to offer their most efficient diesel engine in the upcoming 2013 Q5. That’s…
2012 Volvo S60 Earns Perfect Scores in NHTSA Crash Testing [Videos]
For decades, the Volvo brand was the epitome of safety. Many perceived the Swedish automaker’s models to be bland and boring, but one thing was for sure: they were built like tanks. Nowadays though, Volvo has developed a reputation for having sportier vehicles while maintaining the safety standards they established throughout the years. And now…
New Aston Martin V12 Zagato to Debut at Kuwait Concours d’Elegance
Only 150 examples of the new V12 Zagato will be built, each hand crafted at Aston’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK, with the first deliveries slated for late this year.
MINI Diesel Rumored for US Launch, JCW May Become Sub-Brand
MINI has been experiencing tremendous success in America and it appears that the cute British brand has no plans to slow down. There are now reports that MINI is strongly considering bringing its diesel powerplants to the U.S. and could be turning John Cooper Works into a sub-brand tuning division, similar to BMW‘s M models….
BMW M Performance Diesel Models Show Off [Video]
It’s no surprise that BMW is extremely excited about the introduction of its four new M Performance Diesel models; so excited in fact that they’ve forgot to check the spelling of the word “precision.” We’ll overlook the irony of a spelling error on that particular word, and instead enjoy the epic sounds of BMW’s new,…
