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2013 VW Passat Gets Minor Updates, Mild Price Hike
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Further affirming its commitment to deliver an American-focused midsize sedan, Volkswagen will tweak its U.S.-built Passat for 2013 while raising the base price $850.
BMW Proves Diesel as Hybrid Alternative at Olympics
While all eyes are on athletes vying for Olympic glory, BMW will be capitalizing on prime real estate within the Olympic Park to showcase its cars.
BMWi Electric Cars to be Sold Online, in Dealerships
When the BMWi range of electric cars goes on sale in 2013, there will be new way of buying one from the brand: online.
2013 BMW Z4 Facelift Revealed in Spy Photos
Spy photos of the face lifted 2013 BMW Z4 are showing the updated roadster nearly nude with a skimpy few bits of clothing over its head, tail lights and fender ornaments.
Audi Allroad Returns to US After 7 Years
For the 2013 model year, Audi will re-introduce the allroad which has been absent from the U.S. market since 2005.
Audi RS5 Cabriolet Runs the ‘Ring in Latest Spy Photos
Hanging ’round the Nurburgring today, the AutoGuide photogs caught spy photos of the Audi RS5 Cabrio prototype taking laps.
Sexist German Parking Spaces Raising Eyebrows
Is it flagrant sexism or a funny joke? That depends on your perspective, but one thing is certain: Triberg, the German town making news for “men only” parking spots, is catching attention worldwide.
Audi TT S-line Competition Package Offers Big Bang for your Buck
Audi is giving its customers a reason to be happy by announcing its TT Coupe S line competition special edition, which combines two previously separate packages, cutting approximately 50 percent of the total cost out.
2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake Previewed
Mercedes’ 2013 CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake is giving a roar through the internet in a new video shared by the automaker to give us a look ahead of the 2012 Paris Auto Show in September.
2013 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake Leaked
Slated for sale in Europe this November, the first images and details of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake have leaked.
BMW, Toyota Announce Plans for Co-Developed Sports Car
Industry giants Toyota and BMW held a press conference in Munich today to discuss plans for its partnership initially announced last December, unveiling plans for a co-developed sports car.
Audi R8 e-tron Sets Nurburgring EV Record
Subject to much curiosity in the automotive world, Audi’s R8 e-tron electric sports car set a set world record today, even if the competition is relatively sparse.
Mercedes’ App Store Opens for European Customers
Mercedes customers in Europe who drive a car equipped with “Comand” are getting access to the brand’s app store first previewed at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
BMW M6 Mega Gallery, European Fuel Economy Released
BMW released a massive photo gallery of its M6 coupe and roadster today along with a little bit of new information.
2013 Porsche Cayman to Debut at LA Auto Show
The 2013 Porsche Cayman, the company’s closed-top car based heavily on the Boxster, will make its first appearance at this year’s L.A. Auto Show in November.
Mercedes S-Class AMG Spied with Sparse Camo
Spy photos came our way today of the Mercedes S-Class AMG. We’ve already seen the regular S-Class with minimal covering, but this is our first look at the hotter version without bulky clothes.
2013 Mercedes GLK Hits US Roads With New Safety Features
Mercedes-Benz is bringing a host of updates to the 2013 GLK Sport Utility including an updated appearance, new standard safety features and for the first time in the U.S., a diesel option.
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.
Bill Gates’ 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Sells for $80,000
Evidently, a car Bill Gates owned is worth a lot more then the same car without the billionaire butt-impression in the driver’s seat.
Volkswagen Wants Small SUV: Exec Says
Keeping in line with its aggressive expansion plan, Volkswagen is considering adding another SUV to its lineup that would sell in both the North American and overseas market.
BMW M7 Might Appear in Future: Brand Boss Says
Fans of BMW‘s high-performance M Division (and who isn’t) have something big to look forward to: brand expansion far and beyond what we already know in the lineup according to BMW American CEO Ludwig Willisch.
Mercedes-Benz E300, C300 Likely for Late Summer
Paperwork filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is suggesting that Mercedes-Benz will offer a new option in the E- and C-Class as a late-cycle update.
Volkswagen Small SUVs Coming: Based on Up! and Polo
Small SUVs are heating up faster than a bunsen burner in science class and VW seems happy to provide the gas. According to German publication Handelsblatt, there will be two new models on the way that will be smaller than the Tiguan.
Audi A2 Aims Cross Hairs at Nissan Juke
The small crossover market isn’t very well explored yet, which makes it ripe for picking. Nissan already caught on to this with the Juke, but it seems Audi is smelling blood in the water too.
