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What’s the Best All-Wheel-Drive System for You?
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More and more automakers are offering all-wheel-drive than in the past. This extra choice is great news for consumers but it can lead to confusion; the number of technologies on the market is practically vertigo-inducing. Each manufacturer’s system is unique, and a lot of times the underlying hardware is different. Not every all-wheel-drive setup was…
BMW, Boeing Collaborate on Carbon Fiber Production
Air and ground met at the horizon since day one, but now the two are gathering over over something else — carbon fiber.
German Automakers Form Coalition to Educate US on Diesel Tech
A whole slew of new diesel-powered cars have been announced for the U.S. recently, and to help them gain mainstream acceptance, six German automotive companies are teaming up to start the “Clean Diesel. Clearly Better,” campaign, which hopes to educate Americans on diesel technology.
BMW i8 Prototype Close to Concept Spied Testing
BMW’s new halo car, the i8, ran past our spy photographers today looking the closest to its auto show-going counterparts to date.
Porsche 919 Name Registered at German Patent Office
Reports of a car slotting between the Porsche 911 and 918 have been swirling for quite a while and now the automaker has registered a new name it the German patent office.
2014 Mercedes GLA Spied During Cold Weather Testing
Mercedes‘ new crossover based on its front-wheel drive platform, the GLA, was caught in spy photos during cold weather testing today.
Mercedes CLA45 AMG Slides Across Skid Pad – Video
It’s nothing if not an exciting car — the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG.
Audi S1 Prototype Spied in the Snow Without Camo
Spy photos are revealing an uncovered Audi S1 prototype — the smallest in the brand’s line of performance-oriented vehicles.
Porsche Panamera Coupe Confirmed by Brand Boss
Porsche will build a front-engine coupe based on the Panamera (pictured) in the future, likely before 2018 which is the brand’s target to have at least four new vehicles on the market.
2014 Porsche Cayman Configurator Goes Live
Porsche just launched its online configurator page for the 2014 Cayman which was unveiled last week during the L.A. Auto Show.
Four Cylinder Porsche Cayman Coming to 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show
Heralding a return to the brand’s four-cylinder heritage, Porsche is rumored to be bringing a four-cylinder turbocharged Cayman to the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: November 25 – December 1
Premium for less seemed to be a fairly consistent theme this week among the most researched new cars on AutoGuide this week.
BMW 2 Series Convertible Spied Testing
Just spotted in spy photos, BMW’s new 2 Series convertible crossed paths with AutoGuide’s spy photographers.
Volkswagen Beetle Goes Topless at LA Auto Show
Fatter and slimmer in all the right places, the topless version of Volkswagen’s better-looking Beetle got its in-person debut today during the 2012 LA Auto Show.
2013 Mercedes GL 63 AMG Will Cost up to $120K
Mercedes’ first AMG variant of the GL-Class luxury SUVs, the GL63 AMG, will cost about $120,000 fully loaded when sales start next year.
2013 Porsche Cayman Interior Revealed Before L.A. Auto Show Debut
Spied for a second time almost completely uncovered, the 2013 Porsche Cayman was captured at a gas station in Germany.
2014 MINI Cooper S Spied With New Head and Taillights
Spattered with black and yellow, the next generation MINI Cooper S was spied testing today.
Audi RS3 Not Coming Any Time Soon After All
Despite previous rumors, it sounds like the a range-topping Audi RS3 will be on hold longer than originally expected.
Audi TT Super-Lightweight Model Under Development
Audi’s tiny TT sport coupe might be getting a serious performance boost soon, but not in horsepower.
Audi Dealer in Dubai Almost Size of Two Football Fields
Audi just opened its largest “terminal” yet – a massive three-story showroom in Dubai catering to high-end clients.
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line to Reach US Next Year
Volkswagen will offer Beetle buyers an R-Line package starting next year to help the car look sportier.
BMW M8 Supercar Likely Still Coming in 2016
Despite BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer’s distaste toward sport cars, the brand will likely soldier on with its M1 halo car, now rumored to be called the M8.
Mercedes E-Class Headlights Teased in Video
Mercedes just released a teaser video chock-full of closeup shots showcasing its new headlight design for the E-Class.
Mercedes Teases C-Class Sport Package
Mercedes is teasing a sport package for its C-Class which owners can buy into for a faux sports car look.
