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Bmw revealed today the new 2011 5-Series Touring, a new car which combines the extensive comfort and safety features from the sedan with the powerful design aesthetics, modern premium-level functionality and brand-typical driving dynamics. As you...
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This is the new 2011 Kia Optima also known as Magentis in some markets, which is set to make its official debut in April at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. As you can see from the photos, the new car carries the new design line from all...
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Brabus didn’t hold back at all when it decided it wanted to be taken seriously at the Geneva Motor Show. The German tuning firm’s display of severely modified vehicles had visitors taking more than a second glance. One of those that got the most...
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The “Guns and Hummers” concept will be brought to new heights (and further controversy) with the giving away of a free shotgun with each purchase at Lynch Hummer of St. Louis, Missouri. Last August, this dealership became controversial when it...
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As a special treat for all its U.S. racing fans, Ford has kicked off the “Mustang 5.0 fever” Sweepstakes. Ford’s customer service decision says that this competition gives enthusiasts and customers the chance to win a 2011 Ford Mustang GT....
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According to the latest reports from Japan, it appears that Lexus is going to offer the LFA supercar in a limited edition specially developed to offer the best performances on the racing track dubbed ‘LFA Nurburgring Track Edition’....
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The latest news from Japan’s Best Car magazine, indicate that the ‘Toyobaru’ a.k.a. the 216A variant of the Toyota FT-86 will not feature an AWD system. Why is that? Apparently the main reason is cost overrun and in order to avoid making the...
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As you may know already, last week we revealed you the first patent images with the upcoming Porsche Panamera Cabriolet but today we got more photos with the new car and its unique roof. You can see from the photos that the new car will feature a...
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In a recent interview with Automotive News, Michael Dick, Audi’s board member for technical development, said that the German manufacturer is planning a rapid expansion of its plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles over the next few years as a key...
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The Cadillac Converj Concept has made quite a buzz when it was revealed last but it appears that this is the end of the impressive electric car. The Cadillac Converj was confirmed by Bob Lutz for 2012, but as you may know already, Lutz it going to...
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At his Ferrari debut, Fernando Alonso conquered and took the top spot at F1’s season-opening Bahrain GP. Alonso had been at third place but Red Bull’s pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel encountered an exhaust problem, which brought him down to fourth...
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To refinance its debt, Kuwait’s Investment Dar is applying for support of up to $1 billion from a government facility created for troubled companies. Last year, a “Financial Stability Law” rescue package worth $5.2 billion was approved to aid...
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Even Lexus’ image was hurt by the recall crisis that Toyota is currently facing. Market researchers say though that Lexus’ reputation didn’t take as much beating as Toyota, which has been battling the escalating crisis during the past two...
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Under General Motors Co.’s new model introduction strategy, it will redesign its models more frequently and stagger the introduction of future model derivatives, according to GM’s vice president of global design Ed Welburn. This strategy is said...
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Have you ever wondered which would be the craziest thing you’d use to redecorate your kitchen? Apparently Danish stylist Katrine Martensen-Larsen thought that it would be very interesting to have in your kitchen a… Mini Cooper! Yes, a Mini…but...
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Ford Europe is set to introduce a sporty special edition for the Fiesta only for UK, Spain, Switzerland and Austria, which it considers to be the top markets in the continent. The Fiesta Sport+ model can be ordered with the 1.6 liter petrol engine...
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The new P’6530 Titanium Chronograph resurrects a classic timepiece. Offered in a limited run of only 911 pieces, the new watch has its case and bracelet made entirely from titanium. The only difference really from the previous model is its...
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General Motors Co. wants dealerships to pay up starting this month certain sums racked up due to alleged infractions of its Standards for Excellence incentive program. And these dealers won’t be able to protest these chargebacks, under the...
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All carmakers would want to have Subaru’s main problem – which is keeping up with the high demand for a product. The Outback wagon has had tremendous success ever since it debuted last summer. It’s no wonder that Subaru got the highest...
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Despite its rivals offering huge discounts, Ford’s new-car sales in its main 19 European markets soared to 93,200 units in February 2010, a 1.8% increase compared with the record in February 2009. With the ending of scrappage schemes, it is...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has yet to find evidence that would either support or contradict a claim from a California motorist that his Toyota Prius sped out of control on its own. It even mentioned the possibility that the...
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A new CEO has been appointed to lead the Peugeot brand. Starting April 2, Vincent Rambaud will be in charge of the company. In addition, the company announced a shake-up of its sales organization. Rambaud will report to Jean-Marc Gales, who had been...
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The arrival of a flagship sedan from Infiniti to replace the Q45 remains unclear. The Q45 was removed from the lineup in 2006 and while there are requests from regional markets to bring back the big sedan, the company is wavering since the Q45 never...
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VIP guests at the premiere of Yves Saint Laurent’s retrospective exhibition last week were treated to a unique ride. Citroen collaborated with famous fashion designer to create a Yves Saint Laurent special edition of the DS3. The colors...
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NASCAR’s official pace car at the Food Land 500 at Bristol International Speedway is the 2011 Ford Mustang. But instead of the reincarnated 5.0-liter V8 (which was used at the 2010 Daytona 500 in February), it will be the revised V-6 car that will...
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Honda Motor Co.’s new CR-Z sporty hybrid went on sale starting Feb. 25 but already, there have been 7,000 orders received in Japan. This figure is more than half of Honda’s target of 12,000 units each year in its home market. This many orders...
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With the impending retirement of Nissan’s US design chief Bruce Campbell, the carmaker has announced that Nissan’s European design chief Alfonso Albaisa will step into the role. Meanwhile, Victor Nacif, who has been in charge of business...
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