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2011 Mercedes R-Class Leaked Ahead of New York Auto Show Debut, But Does Anyone Care?
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It’s been a terrible sales flop and even senior staff will tell you what a failure its been, but that isn’t going to stop Mercedes from rolling out a face-lifted version of the R-Class at the New York Auto Show later this week. Debuting as a 2011 model, the overall shape is still very much…
Ferrari 599 GTO Fully Revealed in New Spy Photos
Above (and below) we have the first photos of the Ferrari 599 GTO, spied in a Ferrari showroom. Earlier in the week what looked like a drawing of the car leaked out, but these pics show a production model on display in a Ferrari show center, complete with paint samplings and a prancing horse on…
Volvo Droping V70 and S60 V8 Models in North America
Volvo has decided to axe the V70 wagon model from its product lineup in North America. The news comes as a result of a leaked dealer document obtained by Autoblog. The decision was reportedly made as sales of the XC60 and XC90 have stolen buyers at either end and so offering the V70 just didn’t…
2011 BMW 5 Series Priced from $50,475
Ahead of it’s North American premiere at the New York Auto Show next week, BMW has just announced pricing for the new 2011 5 Series model. The MSRP for a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-powered 535i model will start at $50,475 and jump to $60,575 for the 550i and it’s 400-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. (Pricing includes $875…
Report: Next Generation S-Class Models to be Hybrid-Only, Except for AMGs
The next generation S-Class models will be offered exclusively as hybrids in North America, according to a report by Autoblog. Exempt, however, will be the high-performance AMG models. Mercedes will deliver the new model in 2012. Currently Mercedes offers three non-AMG models, including two gasoline models – the 382-hp 5.5-liter V8-powered S550 and the twin-turbo…
Chrysler to Build Alfa Romeos in North America, Cutting 5,000 Jobs in Italy
Fiat will cut u to 5,000 jobs at its Italian plants by moving production of several Alfa Romeo models to North America. According to a report by Automotive News Europe, the cuts will affect three Italian plants. Parent company Fiat hasn’t released the specific details, but it is expected that the models slated to be…
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Headed to NY Auto Show
With the New York Auto Show kicking off next week, we’ve received info from pretty much every automaker about what vehicle or vehicles they intend to display – except Mercedes. Thanks to German auto rag Bild, however, we now know that the star attraction for the tri-star brand will be SLS AMG GT3 race car….
New York Preview: Porsche Cayenne S, Turbo and Hybrid to Debut at NY Auto Show
Porsche has just announced that it will debut, for the first time on American soil, the all-new 2011 Cayenne SUV at the New York Auto Show. Several new Cayenne models will be unveiled including the Cayenne S Hybrid, the first hybrid from the legendary sports car maker. The Cayenne S Hybrid gets a 3.o-liter V6…
New York Preview: 2011 5 Series the Star Attraction for BMW at NY Auto Show
BMW‘s all-new 2011 5 Series will be the main attraction at the German automaker’s display at the 2010 New York Auto Show, joined by four other models, all of which are world premieres. The new 5 Series is a North American premiere after it was first shown at the Geneva Auto Show just a few…
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Detailed by Porsche U.K. in Impressive New Video
Porsche in the U.K. has created its own video highlighting the newest 2010 911 GT3 RS model. Filmed on track and with typically wet U.K. weather, there’s plenty of tail-happy sliding and (unlike Top Gear) it’s also educational. We’re sure you’ve already scrolled down and found the video, but if you prefer to read your…
Leaked: Ferrari 599 GTO Photo Gives First Look at New Supercar
Here it is, the first image of Ferrari‘s upcoming 599-based supercar. The team at Fast Lane Daily claim that this single photo is the very first official pic of what is reported to be called the 599 GTO. Inspired by the 599XX, the GTO will get an upgraded version of the same 6.0-liter V12 engine…
Transformers 3 to Feature Ferrari 458 Italia Autobot
The General Motors Autobots are calling in reinforcements for the third installment of the Transformers franchise… from Italy. That’s right, the newest Autobot won’t be from a far-off galaxy, but from Italy – Maranello to be specific. Director Michael Bay has confirmed on his personal blog that a Ferrari 458 Italia will play the role…
Report: Next-Generation B-Class to Get AMG Model
In the past, if you wanted a high-performance Mercedes B-Class, you’d have to look to the aftermarket and even then, the best tuners like Brabus could offer was a 190-hp diesel version that hit 62-mph in 8.4 seconds. Not exactly high-performance. With the next-generation B-Class, however, AMG is going to get involved. Set to launch…
Report: 80 Percent of BMW 1 Series Drivers Think Their Car is Front-Wheel Drive
They don’t call BMW the “ultimate driving machine” for nothing. Or do they? According to a new statistic released by BMW, the company’s rear-drive performance philosophy might not be all that important to buyers. Or at least buyers of the entry-level 1 Series. In a recent conference call, BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer said that 80…
Report: Next BMW M3 to Get 450-hp Twin-Turbo Six
The next BMW M3 will toss it’s naturally aspirated V8 in favor of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. This news comes from a report by Automobile Magazine, with plenty of other insight into the next generation 3 Series – code named F30. But before we get to that… back to the M3. Likely not due out…
Leaked: Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Race Car Images
[*UPDATE*] Official info available after the jump, with official images added to the gallery [*UPDATE*] Several images of a GT3-style version of the Mercedes SLS AMG exotic have surfaced online, reportedly showing the upcoming racing version of the flagship performance model from Mercedes. No details are yet available, but much can be surmised from the…
MINI Countryman Set to get U.S. Debut in New York
After its world premiere at the Geneva Auto Show just a few weeks back, MINI will show its Countryman crossover for the first time on U.S. soil at the New York Auto Show on April 1st. The very first crossover from the brand, MINI expects this four-seater to be the most fuel efficient crossover in…
McLaren Claims MP4-12C Hits 60 MPH in Less Than Three Seconds
After officially revealing its MP4-12C exotic several months back, McLaren Automotive has now announced estimated performance numbers and they’re as shockingly amazing as the rest of the car. The British sports car maker and Formula 1 team claims a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.0 seconds. The elapsed time to 124-mph (200 km/h) is…
Fiat 500 EV Heading to Production in 2012, for Sale in the U.S.
Fiat will bring a fully-electric version of the 500 to market, with production starting in 2012. The result of the Fiat/Chrysler alliance, the Fiat 500 EV will use a high-tech lithium-ion battery pack. It will also be developed and engineered by Chrysler at the company’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. No information regarding power, acceleration,…
Report: Baby Cayenne Plans Get the Axe
Porsche will not bring a smaller SUV to market fearing it may cannibalize sales of the popular Cayenne. According to a report by AutoCar, Porsche officials have studied the sales numbers for Audi’s Q5 and Q7 and suggest the new Q5 may be stealing away customers from the larger, more expensive SUV. The Cayenne is…
Ferrari 458 Italia Fetches $530,000 at Auction for Haiti Relief
The first Ferrari 458 Italia to be sold in North America fetched a staggering $530,000 at an auction in Los Angeles last night. The proceeds from the sale will go to help Haiti relief efforts through the CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board) and the William J. Clinton Foundation. In total $601,000 was raised at the…
Volvo XC30 Compact Crossover Planned for 2012
Volvo is following a trend by European automakers to bring their products further down market, with plans to introduce a new compact crossover based on the C30 hatchback. Likely to be called the XC30, this would be the fourth SUV/Crossover in the company’s lineup and slot in underneath the new XC60 model. According to a…
Audi TT-RS Reportedly Slated for Sale in Canada
It’s a great day to be Canadian. Why you ask? Well, along with the overall friendliness, beautiful scenery and lack of crime, it now appears as though Canada will get the incredible Audi TT-RS. Haven’t hear of it? Well, you know that TT-S that’s currently on sale with the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Well, add an…
Report: Volkswagen to Sell Rebadged Suzukis as VWs in Emerging Markets
It is now becoming apparent how Volkswagen’s partnership with Japanese automaker Suzuki and it’s plans to become the world’s largest automaker are intertwined. Outlined in a VW employee newsletter is an interview with VW board member Detlef Wittig, who says that the German automaker will rebadge Suzuki models as Volkswagens. The vehicles could then be…
