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RUF One-Ups Itself With More Powerful RT12 S
What’s the only Porsche faster than a RUF? Why, another RUF of course. The Germany Porsche experts at RUF have just release an even more powerful version of the 911 Turbo-based RT12, the RS12 S. Standard RT12 models range from 530 to 650hp, but this new model takes it a step further with 685hp and…
Report: BMW Offers $4,500 Off on Diesel Models
As though there was any doubt that BMW’s diesel models weren’t selling well in the U.S., the German automaker is now following in the footsteps of Chrysler by offering an additional $4,500 off. Earlier this week Chrysler announced that it would discount most of its models by $4,500 on top of a possible $4,500 cash-for-clunkers…
New V10-Powered Audi R8 Priced From $146,000
Audi has just released pricing for the new V10-powered R8 in the U.S. The 525hp exotic will start at $146,000 with a six-speed manual transmission and $155,100 for Audi’s R-tronic auto-box with paddle shifters. The 4.2-liter V8 model will continue to be offered at a starting price of $114,200. Standard equipment on the new R8…
Breaking: Volkswagen Adds Porsche to Growing List of Brands
Several months ago Porsche was poised to buy Volkswagen. Today Volkswagen received the approval it needed to do just the opposite. A “supervisory board” meeting, comprised of board members from both Volkswagen and Porsche, as well as the Porsche and Piëch families and the German State of Lower Saxony, today gave unanimous consent to a…
Breaking: Porsche CEO Ousted As Volkswagen Takeover Backfires
Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking is leaving his position at the helm of Germany’s most renowned sports car maker and he isn’t leaving voluntarily. Wiedeking was sacked by the Porsche’s executive board late yesterday so that the company could move forward with a “merger” with Germany’s largest automaker, Volkswagen. The now former CEO opposed the deal…
Leaked: 2011 Saab 9-5 Photos
After a considerable amount of secrecy surrounding the next generation Saab 9-5, it seems as though the cat is finally out of the bag. Two German publications (Autobild and Autozeitung) have published what appear to be official Saab press photos of the 2011 9-5. Normally a new Saab doesn’t get much attention, but with the…
Report: BMW Looking to Bring Back 4-Cylinder Engines to the U.S.
BMW is looking at bringing back for-cylinder engines to the U.S. in order to meet tough new fuel-economy regulations. BMW’s engineering boss, Tom Baloga, told Bloomberg that the smaller and more fuel-efficient engines were likely needed in order to meet the Obama Administration’s 2016 CAFE regulations, which call for a new fleet average of 35.5…
Report: Ferrari Offers Free Roadside Assistance for Out Of Warranty Cars
To further enhance the Ferrari ownership experience and to please not only the automaker’s new car customers, but also its connoisseurs, the company behind the prancing horse badge has announced a new roadside assistance program for all out of warranty models dating back to 1947. And the best part? It’s free! Ferrari’s “With You” program…
Rolls-Royce Ghost Performance Numbers Released
Rolls-Royce has just released the full list of specs on the upcoming Ghost model and the numbers are impressive. The most regal of automakers has always been known for powerful and luxurious cars but judging from the numbers just released by Rolls, this luxury sedan will scream down the highway like a raving banshee. Powered…
Report: Audi R8 Convertible Spied During Iron Man II Shoot
While Audi has made no secret that it will be releasing a convertible version of its V10-powered R8 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the German luxury car maker has kept the car under wraps. Even the test mules spotted lapping the Nürburgring were well-masked. Now, thanks to the intrepid reporters at U.K.’s AutoExpress we may…
Report: Bugatti Releases Teaser Image of New Model to Debut at Frankfurt Auto Show
Just a few days ago we reported that Bugatti had sent out invitations to a select few individuals for a party it will be hosting at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. On the invitation there was a grainy photo of what was presumed to be a new model from the company. A new Bugatti…
Report: Ferrari 599 HGTE Package, Now Sold Separately
Earlier this year at the Geneva Auto Show, Ferrari unveiled the HGTE version of the 599 GTB, a more track oriented version of the Italian exotic car makers flagship. This of course means that anyone owning a regular 599 might a well be driving a 575 (the car’s predecessor, for those not up to date…
Report: MINI Crossover to Get Countryman Badge
Recent patent filings from BMW may have uncovered the name of the upcoming crossover belonging to the German automaker’s MINI brand. Speculation previously had the model named the Crossman, a clever play on the fact that it’s a crossover and that the latest MINI model is called the Clubman. The name BMW has registered for,…
Official: Audi Launches A5 Sportback In Europe
Audi has just officially released full details and plenty of photos on their new A5 Sportback model and unfortunately the German automaker has no plans to bring the surprisingly great looking model to North America. This hatchback version of the A5 (currently available in both Coupe and Cabriolet form) is a unique vehicle and Audi…
Report: Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley Retires
Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley has announced his retirement as the head of the U.K. based sports car maker due to medical reasons. The 70-year-0ld Kimberley has been suffering from severe back pain, underwent surgery in 2008 and has now been advised by his doctors to resign his position. “Sadly, it is on doctor’s orders that…
Report: Bugatti Teases New Model Expected at Frankfurt Auto Show
Recently Bugatti sent out invitations to an exclusive party it will be hosting at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September and they included a teaser image – no doubt hinting that the company will in fact debut a new model at the show. Considering Bugatti’s secrecy, it is expected to be an all new model…
Report: Volkswagen Hoping Routan Give Away on Oprah Will Boost Sales for Slumping Minivan
Back in 2004 Oprah Winfrey gave away 276 Pontiac G6s to her audience members. And like all things Oprah touches, it turned to gold – gold for Pontiac and General Motors anyway. Popularity of the car shot up overnight and now Volkswagen is hoping for a repeat performance as Oprah will reportedly give away two…
Report: Mercedes SLS AMG Photos Leaked
Well ahead of the car’s launch at the Frankfurt auto Show this September, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG super car has been revealed by not one but two European sources. The first is respected German car magazine AutoBild and the second is the lesser-known Autowereld publication from the Netherlands. The design of the 571hp, 6.2-liter super…
Report: Porsche Panamera Bests Cadillac CTS-V with New Nürburgring Record
Porsche might not be in the running for the title of the fastest sports car on the famed Nürburgring, but it can now claim the fastest lap by a sedan. According to a report in German auto pub Auto Sport, the four-door Panamera recently flew through the Green Hell in a time of just 7:56…
Hertz Adds Lotus Elise SC to Italian Rental Car Fleet
If you are traveling to Italy any time soon Hertz now offers the ability to rent an exotic sports car. It may surprise you to learn, however, that these exotics are not of the Italian variety; they are British. Hertz has just signed a deal with Lotus that will see a fleet of bright yellow…
Report: Mercedes to Build Electric Version of Upcoming SLS Supercar
For many months now Mercedes has been teasing us with photos and details of its upcoming SLS supercar and now the German automaker has added a surprise twist. A while back it was made known that the SLS would come with a 6.2-liter V8 with 571 hp and 479 ft-lbs of torque. Now Volker Mornhinweg,…
BMW 5 Series GT May Replace Sport Wagon Model in U.S.
BMW’s introduction of the 5 Series Gran Turismo may just spell the end for the company’s Sport Wagon – at least in North America. In a recent report on Autoblog, Martin Berkmann, the man responsible for product planning at BMW North America, said that the GT model could wipe out whatever small demand there is…
2010 Jaguar XJ Photos Leaked
Jaguar is set to unveil its new 2010 XJ model later today, but in case you can’t wait (which we suspect you can’t) take a gander at these photos of the new flagship saloon which have leaked out. As the pictures show, the new car certainly is a big change from the classic XJ stylings…
Jaguar Officially Reveals Goodwood Special XKR
Last week we brought you news of a one-off lime green Jaguar XKR that the British automaker was set to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. As promised, the car did make an appearance and run the historic Goodwood Hillclimb and now we have all the details (as well as a full gallery of…
