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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe To Debut In 2011
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Mercedes-Benz is readying a coupe version of their C63 AMG, to compete with the current bevy of super coupes like the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, BMW M3 and Audi RS5. The C63 AMG Coupe will use the now-redundant 6.2L V8 along with Mercedes’ new 7-Speed MCT automatic. Power is expected to be 450 horsepower for the…
2011 Nissan Elgrand Revealed In Japan – Will Come To North America As 2011 Quest
Nissan‘s Elgrand luxury van has been on sale in Japan for a number of years, but the latest generation, unveiled yesterday, will finally make it to North America as the newest Nissan Quest. While the two vehicles won’t be identical – sources say that some styling variations will be present both inside and out –…
Ford Explorer SportTrac Slated To Die, So Long To America’s Favorite Pseudo-Truck
Ford‘s Explorer Sport Track has always been a bit of an oddball. Overlooked by a fair number of consumers, it was every bit as capable as a Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma, they never really sold – sales figures show that Ford moved 75% more Explorers than Sport Tracs. The ones that did make it…
Kia Hesitant About Soul Variants
Kia‘s Soul compact car has a commanding lead over the Nissan Cube and Scion xB, outselling the Cube by a near 2:1 margin. But Kia is hesitant to expand the Soul’s lineup by spinning off variants of the boxy small car in the quest to increase sales. Speaking to Ward’s Auto, Orth Hedrick, director of…
Subaru WRX STI Rally Car Rolls, Then Drives Away [video]
It might not be as much of a testament to the durability of Japanese cars as it is to the strength of a roll cage, but either way, it’s impressive to see a vehicle roll completely over, slam into some trees and then drive away. Just such a crash happened at the recent Rallye Baie…
Dodge’s Ralph Gilles Takes Viper ACR-X Around Virginia International Raceway (Video Inside)
Dodge head honcho Ralph Gilles took a brand new Viper ACR-X around Virginia International Raceway not long ago, and decided to film his exploits. With Powertrain Communications Manager Nick Cappa as his passenger/videographer, Gilles managed to hit a peak speed of 165 mph and turn a 1 minute, 35 second lap time. The ACR-X sheds…
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Mitsubishi Hoping To Introduce iMiEV At Below $30,000 For U.S. Launch
Mitsubishi is looking to get into the electric car game with their ultra-compact iMiEV. Unfortunately, the iMiEV is down on power, interior space and range – between 50 and 60 miles – three qualities which likely won’t sit well with most Americans. To make the iMiEV more attractive, Mitsubishi is hoping to sell the car…
Volkswagen Group On Target For Record Sales In 2010
Volkswagen Group’s worldwide sales are up 15% compared to 2009, with the company moving 3.5 million units in the first six months of 2010. While the company went on to sell 6.3 million units in 2009, CEO Martin Winterkorn believes that its goal of selling 7 million units in 2010 “will not be achieved easily”….
Ferrari 599 GTO in Action at Spa-Francorchamps (video inside)
As we recently reported, the newly released Ferrari 599 GTO is the fastest street-legal Ferrari ever built. With a 670 horsepower V12 and a six speed transmission derived directly from the F1 program, this 3,538 lb technological marvel also has highly sophisticated aerodynamics, suspension tuning and traction control systems. With the first 599 GTO owners…
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BMW 5-Series M-Sports Package Pictures Surface
BMW announced their M Sport Package for the new F10 5-Series, and the equipment is exactly what you’d expect. Complete with front M sport bumper, M-sport rear diffuser/bumper, sideskirts, two M-sport wheel options and a new set of tailpipes, the M Sport makes the car a little aggressive, while an upgraded suspension helps it keep…
Rare Trans Am Mustang Up for Grabs at Russo and Steele in Monterey
It’s also significant in being the only 1969 Trans Am Mustang to be raced both by Bud Moore and Team Shelby.
Acura ZDX Loses Facebook Fans On Its Page, Only Car To Do So In June
In the automotive schoolyard, the Acura ZDX would be the kid who invites everyone to their birthday party, only to have nobody show up. The much maligned crossover was the only vehicle to actually lose Facebook fans, according to data supplied by Chris Baccus, a marketing professional who operates The Auto Marketing Blog. From a…
Man Run Over by Own Truck; Dog in the Driver’s Seat
According to a police report filed by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Bishop was able to get up, jump into the F-150 and stop it before it hit the fence next to his mobile home.
Toyota Test Driver Dies In LFA Crash In Germany
Hiromu Naruse, Toyota’s chief test driver and the man widely regarded as the father of the Lexus LFA, died in a car crash today on a German highway near the Nurburgring race track. According to reports, Naruse veered into an oncoming lane while piloting a prototype of the Lexus LFA Nurburgring edition and hit a…
Corvette Stingray Speedster Concept Spotted In California
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept made its original debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, but that hasn’t stopped somebody from preparing a new, topless variant. Speculators think that since the car was spotted in Beverly Hills has led some to believe that this car is being used in the filming of the third Transformers…
Over 400 Corvettes to be Sold at Bloomington Gold Mecum Auction
Given the high standard of cars that attend the show, those Corvettes for sale promise to included some top quality restored, original and highly desirable examples.
Bentley Mulsanne Sold Out Until 2012
Bentley has announced that all build slots for their new Mulsanne sedan are sold out until 2012, not bad for a car that retails for $285,000 in the USA. The British luxury car maker said that they will be increasing production in the future to help with the pent-up demand, but that’s not saying much;…
Chris Bangle To Return To Fiat?
Before he set the BMW world on edge with his controversial aesthetics, Chris Bangle had a comfortable post at Fiat, where he designed the Fiat Coupe, a car never sold in North America but regarded as an iconic and revolutionary design. French auto website Cardisiac is reporting that Bangle, who quit BMW in 2009, may be…
Report: Bugatti Developing One-Off Electric Car
Reports surfacing from the Volkswagen Group say that Bugatti is working on an all-electric concept vehicle, that promising staggering acceleration and may never even see the light of day. According to a report in Auto Express, the car, based on a Bentley Continental GT platform, uses two electric motors to put out over 1600 lb-ft…
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Caught Totally Disguised
Nearly a day after it was first spied testing, the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has finally been spotted completely undisguised, and if the car looks a little Toyota-esque, then that must be a good thing. Rather than occupying a quasi-premium spot in the U.S. market, VW is going for volume, so the Corolla resemblance is not…
Dunlop Shows Off Some Automotive Choreography
Dunlop Tires released a new video that can only be described as automotive ballet, as a way to promote their new tire line. The video features three identical green Citroens doing all manner of handbrake turns and driving in reverse for the entirety of the clip. The premise of the short is that the parking…
Formula 1 To Return To The United States In Austin, Texas
The “Live Music Capital” of America is set to become the new home of the United States Grand Prix, as a surprise announcement broke today, naming Austin, Texas as the site of Formula 1’s return to America. The deal would see the Grand Prix remain in Austin from 2012 to 2021. Most interesting is that…
Mini Countryman Getaway Package Lets You Purchase Spontaneity
Since the launch of the brand, MINI has always had a host of quirky accessories, from flag motifs for the roof, rally inspired fog lights for the front of the car, colored mirror caps and racing stripes in all manner of hues. To commemorate the launch of the new four-door Mini Countryman, the Getaway package…
Volkswagen Looks To Become Sole F1 Engine Supplier
With Formula 1 looking to ressurect the turbo 4-cylinder powerplant, as well as make a possible to move to a “spec” engine, Volkswagen is positioning itself as a contender to supply the field with engines. The problem is that all current teams competing in the series are firmly against the measure. Speaking to Auto Bild…
