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Porsche 918 Spyder Making Over 800-HP in Testing
Amid sprinklings of trivia, like the fact that Porsche Cars Canada sells more winter tires than its neighbor to the south, CEO Joe Lawrence has revealed a minor, though interesting detail on the upcoming 918 Spyder.
Audi S Line Gets New 4.0T V8, Brings RS5 to America
For 2013, Audi is introducing a new 4.0T twin-turbo V8 engine into the S6, S7, and S8 models, as well as bringing the RS5 across the pond to the American market.
Audi-Ducati Deal Officially Finalized
Last April, Audi confirmed that it would be buying Ducati for its small engine technology, and that deal has been finalized today, making it official.
VW Jetta SportWagen Might Change Name, Get Alltrack
Changes are brewing for the VW Jetta SportWagen, which will go out of production this fall, leaving a year-long production gap until the next version begins production in 2013.
2014 BMW M4 Spy Photos Tease the New M3
If it’s slipped your radar, BMW‘s next generation M3 will be called the M4, and these are some of the very first spy photos of the car.
BMW M6 Gran Coupe Headed to America Next Year
BMW is definitely hearing the plea that American buyers hunger for performance. Even though we’re not getting an M7 model but rather an M770i xDrive, the German automaker is blessing us with an M6 Gran Coupe.
Porsche 918 Spyder to Get Track Pack Option
Inspired by race cars the Porsche 918 Spyder will be a truly awesome performance machine when it hits the market, but the German sports car maker is already planning an even more capable version.
BMW 320d Diesel Confirmed for US
With the introduction of the all-new 2012 3 Series BMW quietly axed the low-selling 335d diesel model, but now the an ultra-efficient oil-burner is set to return to our shores.
Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake Revealed With 557-HP
Just after releasing official details of the CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz has announced the new high-performance AMG version as well as an even more potent “Edition 1” model.
Toyota Supra Successor Rumored on BMW 6 Series Chassis
It didn’t take long for rumors surrounding the future BMW–Toyota sports car to start flying.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-Cell Sourced from Tesla
The third cooperative effort between American EV manufacturer Tesla and Daimler, one of its major shareholders, will most likely come in the form of a plug-in Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
2013 BMW 650i, 550i Getting 45HP Boost
Power in the BMW 5 and 6 Series will increase in 2013 thanks to a little technology sharing between the two models’ flagship big brother, the 7 Series.
Porsche Roadster Plans Axed: Exec Says
There will be no model made to slot under the Boxster (pictured above) in terms of price or size according to Bernhard Maier, head of Porsche sales and marketing.
2013 BMW Alpina B7 Announced With Updated Features
As for the exterior color, you can have anything you like so long as it’s Alpina Blue. The tuning firm’s signature 20-spoke wheels are also standard on the B7, albeit in monster 21-inch diameter form.
Mercedes A45 AMG Promises to be Brand’s Most Powerful 4-Cylinder
Set to take on the Audi RS3 and BMW M135i, neither of which are available in North America, Mercedes has reportedly confirmed details of its upcoming premium hot-hatch, which will wear the A45 AMG badge.
2013 Mercedes C300 4Matic Confirmed with 3.5L V6
Already suspected to be in the works for 2013, Mercedes-Benz confirmed that it will replace the aging 3.0-liter V6 in its C300 4Matic sedan with a detuned version of the 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 already found in the more powerful C350.
BMW 7-Speed Manual Transmission Might be Coming
Patent images surfacing online suggest BMW might be exploring the idea of a seven-speed manual transmission, which is believable considering Porsche already offers one in its 911.
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Spy Photos Snapped While Nurburgring Testing
After the reveal of the new 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year Porsche has been busy prepping the rest of the range, with these recent spy photos showing the soon-to-be-announced 911 Carrera 4S.
2013 Mercedes SLS AMG GT Revealed With 583-HP
Taking knowledge learned competing with its GT3 race car and bringing it to the street, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new 2013 SLS AMG GT.
2013 Porsche Carrera 4, 4S Release Hinted by EPA
Details about the 2013 Porsche 911 line are expected to be revealed at or before this year’s Paris Auto Show, but fuel milage numbers for the Carrera 4 and 4S are now available online.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition Available this Fall
Slated to go on sale in the U.S., Europe and other markets this fall, the special VW Beetle Fender Edition made the jump from concept to reality thanks to a warm reception after its debut in Frankfurt last year.
Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Race Car Revealed
Marking the first time an AMG car will complete in a pro racing series in North America in over 20 years, Evosport and MBBS Racing have revealed a purpose-built Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Race Car.
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Announced
The Volkswagen Scirocco might make its way to America next year, but until then all we can do is be jealous of the Europeans who get to buy the newly announced Volkswagen Scirocco GTS.
Six-Speed Stick for M6 Confirmed
Back by popular demand, the 2013 BMW M6 will sport an optional 6-speed manual transmission.
