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Men Chose Power and Performance for New Vehicle Purchases in 2011
Men in the U.S. went big, brawny and sporty in 2011 – that is, when it came to the kind of vehicles they bought this past year. According to J.D. Power’s Power Information Network (PIN) real-time transaction data, men leaned towards sports cars and pickup trucks in the first 11 months of 2011. In fact,…
ASMA Design Porsche Cayenne Turbo Is, As Expected – Ugly
It’s been a long while since we’ve come across a new ASMA Design creation, but it looks like it was worth the wait. ASMA has always been common bait for us to make fun of and they didn’t fail to impress with their Porsche Cayenne Turbo project. As expected, ASMA Design released the photos of…
GM to Cover Warranties On Saabs Sold Before February 2010
Just yesterday we reported that Saab has announced that it will not honor any warranties effective immediately and they also advised their dealers to sell off the remaining cars ‘as is.’ This news will surely anger anyone who currently owns a Saab that had some warranty left on it. However, General Motors is coming to…
Volkswagen Passat Ad Pulled From Canadian TV [Video]
Volkswagen Canada is pulling a television commercial after receiving complaints that it is insensitive and offensive. The ad features the Volkwagen Passat, but the complaints center around what happens after the man pulls into the emergency lane. He jumps out of the car in a panic, saying his wife is having a baby, but stops to chat…
Abarth Sports Car to be Front-Wheel Drive
Rather than a version of the Alfa Romeo 4C, Abarth‘s upcoming sports car will be a front-drive machine. Rumors of a stand-alone model for the Fiat performance brand have been circiling for months, with initial speculation that Fiat would share the 4C among brands. Not so, says the latest report, claiming instead that the Abarth…
Audi CEO Expects Growth In 2012
Volkswagen AG isn’t afraid of the euro zone debt crisis. They expect Audi, their premium brand, to continue growing in 2012 according to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. Stadler told WirtschaftsWoche “There’s a good chance for further growth next year… Therefore, we will keep investing and not start saving money.” He also confirmed Audi’s 1.3 million vehicle…
BMW M6 Convertible to Bow at Detroit Auto Show
Other M6 Cabrio features include a seven-speed transmission with Drivelogic, though rumors are surfacing that a six-speed manual could be offered for US customers.
Audi A1 Quattro is an S1 Without the Name
Audi has dropped a nice surprise, releasing details and photos of a limited edition A1 quattro set to go on sale beginning in the second half of 2012. Only 333 units of the hot hatch will be produced and of course, North America will never even get close to sniffing it. Essentially an S1 in…
Renault UK To Discontinue At Least Five Models In February 2012
Renault is looking to take a step back in order to take two steps forward, looking to discontinue at least five models from their UK lineup in February. At the top of the list of vehicles getting killed off are the Laguna hatchback, Sport Tourer and Coupe, along with the Espace and Grand Espace, Modus…
Citroën To Launch Fiat 500 Rival At Geneva Auto Show
As a result ,a smaller DS1 model, which will sport a range of three-cylinder engines, is planned as a 500 fighter and could even spawn a performance oriented version with 130 hp or more, especially given the availability of the 500 Abarth.
Ferrari 212 Inter Ghia Cabriolet Found In Michigan Garage
Rifling through boxes at an estate sale paid off for Bobby Goins after he recently found a 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Ghia Cabriolet tucked away and forgotten. The car, which was barely visible except the emblem, had been sitting in a garage for 40 years. Pickers find forgotten cars frequently, but unless it’s really notable…
Maserati To Unveil Kubang SUV In Detroit
Remember the Chrysler TC by Maserati? It was an American car with some Italian influence and the end result was simply awful. Let’s hope this alliance will bear better fruit this time around, as Maserati is set to unveil their Kubang SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. The…
Saab Suspends Warranty on North American Vehicles
After filing for bankruptcy on Monday morning, Saab is now suspending all warranty coverage on its North American cars. Saab dealers have been told that all remaining vehicles they have on the lot are to be sold as is with no coverage; The warranty booklets were even removed from the information packets of new Saab’s….
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Scores 7:46 At Nurburgring
The Nurburgring circuit is the measuring stick many look toward to test a vehicle’s capacity in a single lap. It’s a hell of a track that puts the most performance oriented cars and drivers through their paces better than any other, that’s why claiming a good time is such a great thing there. Cadillac is…
Lotus Named Featured Brand at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Every year an automaker is chosen to be celebrated at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with an artistic installation directly in front of the historic Goodwood house in West Sussex, England, and a host of classic and shiny new cars on display. For 2012 it will be the iconic English brand Lotus. This acknowledgement comes at important time in…
Extremely Rare Ferrari 575 GTZ Zagato For Sale
Mr. Hayashi out in Japan didn’t want to settle for just any ‘ol mundane Ferrari to add to his collection. He decided to commission Zagato for an extremely rare, modern day version of the 250 GT-based Zagato Coupesbuilt. The job originally started in 2005 and a Ferrari 575M Maranello was chosen for the base of…
Youngman and Turkish Government Interested in Saab Assets
It’s probably not surprising, but considering the money it’s already put out to try and save Saab, China’s Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co Ltd, is still interested in acquiring what assets it can
Mercedes E300 BlueTec Diesel Hybrid, E400 Hybrid to Bow at Detroit Auto Show
Sharing the stage at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show with an all-new SL for 2013 will be two new Mercedes-Benz products designed to deliver heightened fuel economy. Both cars will be based on the current E-Class and both will be hybrids, but that’s where the similarities end. Up first is the E300 BlueTec Hybrid, using…
2014 Audi R8 May Get Turbo V8, Dual Clutch Transmission
Besides adopting a multi-material inner structure, which includes carbonfiber for parts such as the transmission tunnel, B-pillars and engine firewall, the new R8 will also feature a 450 horsepower 4.0-liter V8, while the optional V10 motor will be hiked in output to around 550 hp.
Mercedes, BMW And Audi Prices Plummet In China
Despite the majority of auto manufacturers reporting record sales and earnings this year thanks to a healthy Chinese market, the future in China may not be as bright as it was in 2011. China as a whole is dealing with some tough economic factors with their stock market down, real estate prices dropping and now…
AMG Performance Studio Shows Off Mercedes SLS AMG Customization [Video]
Time lapse videos are probably the new cool thing on the Internet, and this one showcasing AMG Performance Studio customizing a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG proves why. AMG Performance Studio wanted to show off just what they can do our in Affalterbach and at the same time, let their potential customers know how involved their customizations…
Porsche Junior Development Program Is Launched For 2012
Porsche has put to motion an international Youth Development Programme to foster young drivers as the German automaker prepares an expansion of its racing involvement and its entry into the LMP1 class at Le Mans for 2014. Beginning with the coming 2012 racing season, two young drivers will receive the title “Porsche Juniors” and will…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Gets The Spotlight [Video]
Mercedes-Benz‘s all new 2013 SL looks extremely impressive, but up until now we’ve only been treated to a collection of photos and a wall of specifications. Now the German luxury car manufacturer has made our day by releasing a trio of videos showcasing their new SL-Class which is set to have its official unveiling at…
BMW X6 M Diesel Teased Yet Again [Video]
This isn’t the first time BMW has teased us with the good ‘ol XXX-style blur on their upcoming X6 M Diesel, but like all other teasers, we can’t help but come back for more. A second video has now been unleashed on the Internet, with the same blurring of the headlights, taillights and rear badging…
