Inside Line tests hundreds of vehicles a year, but not every vehicle gets a full write-up. The numbers still tell a story, though, so we present "IL Track Tested." It's a quick rundown of all the data we collected at the track, along...
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We're not kidding either. This G55 was at the AMG factory getting retrofitted for a Russian customer who wanted a little more, uh, protection. Along with the fully armored outer shell and windows, this G-Class was fitted with captain's...
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Early last month, General Motors released a video of its engineers from Dept. 180 putting the Chevrolet Equinox through a test to ensure a quiet ride by filling a pressurized 2010 Chevrolet Equinox with smoke to look for leaks. Dept. 180 is back...
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Toyota owners whose cars have had the recall fix performed on their throttle pedals are now filing complaints with NHTSA to the effect of "it didn't work." At least 13 have been logged. Representative Bart Stupak (D-Michigan) then...
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We're scratching our heads over the camouflaged Saturn Vues our shooters have spotted putting around Michigan over the last week. They still have Saturn badging in the back, but what's with the taped over Chevrolet grille and Buick...
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We’re not generally huge fans of Mansory’s work. Just take a look at what they did to the Rolls Royce Ghost if you’re wondering why. But there’s something alright about the Mansory G-Couture. Sure it sounds like the name of a gay rapper....
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Mitsubishi confirmed today that its new entry-level crossover, unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as the ASX, will be launched this fall in North America as the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The North American version of the ASX, known as...
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Land Rover is pretty busy turning out its new model – the LRX, due out sometime early next year. According to insiders, the Tata Motors owner company has also started work on its replacement to the 62-year-old iconic Defender. Known internally as...
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The 2011 Toyota RAV4 has made its debut on the eve of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show press days. Completely redesigned for the 2011 model year, the RAV4 gets a more sophisticated, chrome-accented front end design, a wider stance and luxurious appeal....
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Surprise, surprise. Much like the Saab ‘wind down’, GM may not wind down Hummer after all. At least not if it gets another suitable offer for the SUV brand.Last week, GM informed the world that Hummer was more or less doomed to extinction after...
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Hummer has received a temporary stay of execution, or at least the 153 remaining Hummer dealers have, as General Motors has extended their franchise agreements for another 60 days, Automotive News reports. The reason? More offers...
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BMW will have a pretty huge presence at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month – adding to its already extensive lineup, which will feature the Concept 5-Series ActiveHybrid, BMW will show the new M Sports package on the X5. Some of the features...
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The new 2011 Mustang GTAfter the recent surge in recalls from Japanese rocks like Toyota and Honda, there’s likely more than a few people that are revisiting American vehicles. Providing a gauge as to which American vehicles are the best choices,...
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For anyone that thought the Porsche Cayenne was a pricy behemoth not worthy of the Stuttgart shield, you should note that the 2011 Porsche has hit the gym and is now nearly 400 lbs. lighter. It’s also more efficient thanks to an available...
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Hummer is officially on the brink of extinction. The pending deal with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co. is off and GM now plans to wind the company down. While we heard that very same phrase in the case of Saab, the Swedish automaker...
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Porsche has officially released details and images of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, which will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month. The biggest news for the 2011 model year is the availability of the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid that...
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For an SUV that many people thought would be the death of the brand, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne has arrived looking pretty strong. And as you can see, the second-generation model also arrives looking much like the current version. ...
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Oh, dang! Think we might have jinxed this one. In a post yesterday about GM's successful completion of the deal to sell Saab to Spyker, we listed a number of the General's earlier failures to close deals for its other doomed brands. We...
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Land Rover will be bringing the 2008 LRX hybrid concept to market in the third quarter of next year. Prior to that day, the small SUV will debut at the Paris Motor Show and, in the U.S., at the LA Auto Show. The plan was revealed to Land Rover...
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Whatever happened to the funky looking Land LRX Concept? According to Land Rover, the SUV is scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2011 after making its debut in June at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the company told dealers at a breakfast...
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Everybody’s (least) favorite maker of giant SUVs has been on the deal table between GM and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery since October. The deal is being held up by Chinese regulators who are considered to be less and less likely to...
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If you’ve ever met a Mini driver or seen any Mini commercials, you’ll notice both usually have a very unique style. Continuing with that theme, Mini just released a new promotional video for the upcoming Mini Countryman called “Getaway.”...
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Introducing many SUVs to you all was a great experience altogether, but not more than this DARTZ SUV – the most Ultra-luxury and expensive SUV of the world. In order to make this uber-luxury, super strong and extra fast Russian Tank SUV, DARTZ...
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Mini announced today that it will use the 2010 Geneva Motor Show to launch its Mini Connected system, a new in-car entertainment system. The newly developed USB interface has unique functionality that allows integration of the Apple iPhone into...
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As mentioned before, tuners will have a strong presence at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. German tuner Hamann will come to the show with its new Tycoon EVO M, which is based on the 555-hp BMW X6 M. Besides the noticeable visual upgrades, this modified...
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In Europe today, Nissan unveiled the new facelifted versions of the Nissan Navara pickup (known as the Frontier in the U.S.) and the Pathfinder SUV. For the 2010 model year, both models get a mid-term facelift and a new 3.0L V6 diesel engine along...
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This is the latest test mule of the 2011 BMW X3. As you can see, it's not all that different form the current X3. It's your basic compact SUV with a high seating position, all-wheel drive and a little bit of cargo room out back. From...
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In 2007, Cynthia Castillo was involved in a freeway accident that left her a quadriplegic. Castillo apparently lost control of her 1997 Ford Explorer when the tread separated from her left-rear tire as she was driving, resulting in the SUV to veer...
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The 2011 Mitsubishi ASX (known as the RVR in Japan) will make its world debut next month at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. A couple of weeks after that it will make its stateside debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. While North American details have...
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Honda is making strides towards developing hybrid systems for use in larger cars, according to the company’s head of automobile research and development. “We’ve left the research stage and entered the field of development,” Tomohiko...
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