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2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible Unveiled

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:50 by 3 Comments
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Ford took the wraps off the convertible version of 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Chicago Autoshow. Read More… This was a special occasion for SVT, as they first launched back in 1992 at the Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. So this year they [...]

Posted under category: featured, Ford Tags: Chicago Autoshow, Ford Mustang, Shelby Gt500, Shelby GT500 Convertible

Nissan INVITATION Concept Unveiled

Monday, February 6, 2012 14:51 by No Comments
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Nissan announced the 2012 Geneva Motor Show lineup, and the most important part of it is a near production concept car called the INVITATION. Read More… That’s a silly name, yes, but the car itself isn’t. It’s a classy little hatchback that will soon join Nissan’ lineup of compact cars including the Micra and the [...]

Posted under category: Concept, featured, Nissan Tags: Geneva Motor Show, Nissan, Nissan INVITATION

2013 VW Beetle TDI Revealed

Friday, February 3, 2012 6:54 by No Comments
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VW chose 2012 Chicago Auto Show to unveil the TDI Clean Diesel version of the new Beetle. It does 39 mpg highway and 29 mpg city. Read More… The Beetle TDI is powered by the 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection Clean Diesel engine developing 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. It picks up where the old [...]

Posted under category: featured, VW Tags: Volkswagen, VW Beetle, VW Beetle TDI

Official: Fiat 500L Unveiled

Thursday, February 2, 2012 11:05 by No Comments
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Fiat released the first official images of the new elongated version of the 500, the Fiat 500L, ahead of its official debut at Geneva Motor Show in March. Read More… Now, it’s not like they just took a 500, stretched it a bit, and put four doors on it. It is practically a whole new [...]

Posted under category: featured, Fiat Tags: Fiat, Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, Geneva Motor Show

2012 smart fortwo Facelift Revealed

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 11:26 by No Comments
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From Spring the smart fortwo city car will get a fresh new look (sort of) and upgraded interior. Read More… Although the new fortwo gets a number of new body panels, a larger radiator grille with integrated logo, striking front aprons in a new design, horizontally arranged LED daytime driving lights, new side skirts and [...]

Posted under category: featured, Mercedes Benz Tags: Smart, Smart Fortwo

Official: BMW X6 Facelift

Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:04 by No Comments
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This is the new BMW X6 Facelift, and at first glance it’s hard to see what’s been lifted. Read More… Look closer though, and you might  notice the  fog lights now set in matt finish surrounds in the upper area of the outer air inlets, revised kidney grille, optional adaptive LED headlamps (standard on X6M),and [...]

Posted under category: Bmw, featured Tags: Bmw, Bmw X6, BMW X6 M50d, BMW X6M

Official: BMW X5 and X6 M50d

Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:38 by No Comments
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Joining the BMW M550d in the new M Performance Automobiles range are the new X5 M50d and X6 M50d super diesel SUVs. Read More… These cars get the same engine as the M550d super saloon, a 3.0 liter in-line six-cylinder diesel with 280 kW/381 hp, and maximum torque: 740 Newton metres (546 lb-ft). They are [...]

Posted under category: Bmw, featured Tags: Bmw, BMW X5 M50d, BMW X6 M50d, M Performance Automobiles

Official: BMW M550d xDrive

Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:26 by No Comments
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BMW’s new M Performance Automobiles releases the first batch of its super diesel models, starting with the M550d xDrive in both sedan and wagon guises. Read More… This is, to all intents and purposes, the most perfect car in the world. It doesn’t lack anything. It’s got four doors, plenty of space, good looks, a [...]

Posted under category: Bmw, featured Tags: Bmw, Bmw 5 Series, BMW M550d, M Performance Automobiles

2013 Porsche Boxster Officially Unveiled

Thursday, January 12, 2012 8:56 by No Comments
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This is the new generation Porsche Boxster, and this time it does actually look a bit different than its predecessor. Read More… It’s not just the looks, either. The car also gets an entirely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis. What’s more, it has a longer wheelbase and a wider track. Crikey! The [...]

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2012 NAIAS: Buick Encore Unveiled

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:46 by 1 Comment
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The new Buick Encore makes its world premiere at Detroit Motor Show, and that, at the very least, means no more annoying teasers! Read More… Oh, the car. Yes, it’s very good. A very small and agile crossover garnished with room for five and lots of luxury amenities not typically found in vehicles of its [...]

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2012 NAIAS: Acura NSX

Monday, January 9, 2012 20:45 by No Comments
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We waited seven years for this car, but it was worth the wait. Ladies and Gentleman, meet the new Honda (Acura) NSX supercar! Read More… The NSX revival project has been on and off so many times we thought it would never happen. Fortunately though, someone at Honda had the stones to go ahead and [...]

Posted under category: featured, Honda Tags: Acura Nsx, Detroit Motor Show, Honda Acura Nsx, Honda Nsx

2012 NAIAS: Audi Q3 Vail Concept

Monday, January 9, 2012 19:48 by No Comments
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Audi is paying tribute to Vail ski resort in Colorado by unveiling a winter sports-themed Q3 at Detroit Motor Show. Read More… So as you’d expect, the car is fitted relevant features for a proper ski trip, including running boards and winter sports-specific roof rails on the outside, and induction chargeable lights,  induction warmed drinks [...]

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2013 Ford Fusion/Mondeo Unveiled

Monday, January 9, 2012 7:28 by No Comments
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At 2012 Detroit Motor Show Ford unveiled the all-new 2013 Fusion, what you will be getting in Europe as the new Mondeo. Read More… As always, the Mondeo/Fusion offers a wide range of options, many powertrains to choose from, and lots and lots of value, all in a nice, rather understated package. Only now it [...]

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Official: 2013 Cadillac ATS

Monday, January 9, 2012 7:04 by No Comments
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Just as the 2012 Detroit Motor Show opens its doors to the members of the press, Cadillac unveils its highly anticipated sports sedan, the new ATS. Read More… Poised to take on BMW 3 Series in terms of handling and driveability, the Cadillac ATS counts on its fairly low weight of 1,500 kg, rear-drive chassis, [...]

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Dodge Dart Revealed Ahead of Detroit Debut

Sunday, January 8, 2012 15:03 by 1 Comment
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Not officially, but the first pictures – and a video – of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart have already made their way to the web. Read More… A replacement for the frankly awful Caliber, the new Dart is developed jointly by Chrysler and Fiat, and is based on a widened version of Alfa Romeo Giulietta [...]

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