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REPORT: Mercedes Preparing 532 HP Electric SLS Gullwing
According to Autocar, development of the Mercedes SLS Gullwing eDrive is well underway. The magazine claims to have seen internal documents describing four electric motors making a combined 532 HP and 649 Lb-Ft of torque. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Adam: Why don't they put transmissions into electric cars? Sheesh... if you have 532 hp you should be able to... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Lexus IS-F Convertible In The Works?
It's not a stretch to believe, but Lexus insiders have confirmed to Car und Driver the development of a Lexus IS-F convertible to follow on the heels of the recently launched 2010 Lexus IS-C. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by engineerd: Speaking of Toyota products, I am turning in the Camry tonight. The tags are expired, so I am taking... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Mazda RX-7 Concept To Appear In Tokyo?
Every year we hear of a new rumor involving Mazda's long departed RX-7 making a zombie-like comeback, but we've now hearing we should expect a new 1.6-liter rotary RX-7 concept for the Tokyo Motor Show. More » -
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Cadillac XTS Reportedly To Replace STS, DTS
Blue hairs, rejoice! The Canuckian National Post reports Cadillac's big sedans, DTS and STS-replacing sedan has a name — Cadillac XTS. It'll be built at the Oshawa, Ontario Camaro plant on the Epsilon II platform. Sale date? Late 2011. [NationalPost]
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By Ray WertComment by Comrade Clockwork: Goddammit, Cadillacs should have names. At the very least, the alphanumeric bullshit should make some logical sense. 15 Responses | Other threads
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Enthusiasts Ask Ford To Build Crew Cab SVT Raptor
Last week, PickupTrucks.com reported Ford's received numerous requests for a crew cab version of their upcoming off-road-ready, desert-running SVT F-150 Raptor. More »
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Comment by CLR_flip: Correction: Posers ask Ford to build crew cab SVT Raptor. Enthusiasts want a single cab, no radio, roll cage, and... 11 Responses | Other threads
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2012 Honda CR-V: Bigger, More Akira-Like
According to Japanese magazine Mag X, here is what we should expect from the 2012 Honda CR-V. Basically, slightly larger and a design that's a bit more Anime-like. More » -
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Mugen Readying Harder-Core Civic Type-RR For UK
The wildly-styled UK Civic Type-R is already a phenomenal handling vehicle and with the emergence of a more raw JDM-only Civic Type-RR, the Brits are starting to feel a bit left out. Not for long. More »
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Comment by .357: It's just trying too hard for my tastes. I prefer the "I could easily kick your ass." demeanor of a... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
According to Chinese auto industry rag, Auto.Sohu, as translated by China Car Times, Ford has already struck a deal with Chinese automaker Geely for Volvo. We're highly skeptical but maybe they know something we don't. [China Car Times via Auto.Sohu]
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REPORT: New Buick CUV To Get Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Drivetrain
Lyle Dennis over at GM-Volt.com claims the new unnamed small Buick CUV leaked by CBS News shares the same platform as the Saturn VUE and will likely get the same two-mode hybrid drivetrain. So yes, that's a Saturn. [GM-Volt]
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By Ray WertComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: I thought the Saturn was a Buick?I have a question too- What did Penske buy? The entire Saturn line, including... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Lexus May Build IS Coupe
With the Lexus IS convertible, most of the work for a hardtop coupe's already been done. That got us to asking Lexus if one's in the pipeline. The answer isn't a "No." More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by ThreeLitre: I've always appreciated the look of the current-gen IS, and I imagine it would like mighty good as a coupe.... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Future Buick Enclave Spied In CBS News Spot?
While watching a CBS News segment on the future of GM, we noticed something lurking in one of the design studio shots. Could this be the next-gen Buick Enclave or are our eyes deceiving us?
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New Lotus Esprit To Feature 500 HP Lexus LF-A 4.8-Liter V10
When the next-gen Lotus Esprit arrives in 2012, it'll receive some pretty epic power options according to EVO, including the yet-to-be-released 500 HP, high-revving V10 out of thevaporwareupcoming Lexus LF-A. More »
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Comment by .357: Lotus and Toyota are as unlikely bed partners as Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie. 9 Responses | Other threads
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2011 Chevy Viva To Breath Life Into GM Compact Segment
Nearly Ex-Product VP for GM Bob Lutz may have revealed plans for a car called the 2011 Chevy Viva, a possible name swap for the Korean-built Aveo. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Flathead Smith: I think the first thing is they need to work on are some better names. Viva and Aveo don't really... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Dodge Pulls Plug On Circuit EV Electric Sports Car?
Autocar's sources claim the Dodge Circuit EV program has been put on hold indefinitely, meaning the Tesla Roadster-competitor got unplugged before ever seeing the light of day. More »
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Comment by UDMan: This is not all that surprising, since this was really nothing but vaporware to begin with. On another topic, isn't Tesla... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Honda CR-Z Coming To US?
Feeding our hatch need like Sigfried & Roy feed tigers, a magazine scan from Temple of VTEC points to a production version of the Honda CR-Z Concept for U.S. consumption. Will the CRX return? More »
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Nissan Considering 370Z Hybrid?
According to 370Z.com, Nissan is developing a plug-in hybrid version of its Nissan 370Z for the 2011 MY. Normally, we'd call this idle speculation, but the world is topsy-turvy these days, so we'll play along. More » -
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GM Considering Zeta RWD Platform For Other Brands: GMC Denali ST?
We all know it's now official. Pontiac is dead and GM's CEO confirmed the Pontiac G8's death, so what's to come of the RWD Zeta platform? GoAuto says it'll carry on. GMC Denali ST anyone? More » -
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Buick Regal GNX? It Could Be A Possiblity...In China
The recently announced 2010 Opel Insignia and Vauxhall VXR could spawn another variant we would love to own: the Buick Regal GNX. More »
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Comment by .357: GM. Those motherfuckers. They give us the boring Buicks and Saturns while China gets a fucking GNX? What the fuck? 13 Responses | Other threads
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Buick Planning Orlando-Based MPV For Shanghai
There's no hiding that the Chinese love them some Buicks, so what's better than shoving seven Chinese into a new Orlando-based Buick MPV Concept that's debuting at the Shanghai Auto Show next week.
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Comment by Pessimipposaurus: Is there a more ironic thing to sell in China than a Family MPV? 5 Responses | Other threads
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Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster On The Way?
Not only will you be able to fulfill your retro-throwback 300SL dreams with the upcoming Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing, but you may also get a Roadster version, obviously sans-Gullwing. Oh, how Bruce! More »
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Comment by How Wankelin' Got His Sig Back: I just can't get behind Mercedes Benz producing AMG after AMG right now. Forgive me for being a bitter have-not,... 17 Responses | Other threads
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: Exclusive First Look!
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee debuted last week, but we've got a first look at the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. The real exciting news? We're told it'll get the 500 HP+ 6.4-liter crate HEMI. More »
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Comment by pauljones: That hood scoop is anything but subtle, and at the risk of shitting on the party parade, I just can't... 13 Responses | Other threads
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BMW Developing Tri-Turbo Diesel For X5?
Just when we were beginning to lose faith in BMW, rumors begin to surface on a crazy new triple turbocharged diesel engine for an X5 Performance Diesel package. Intriguing would be an understatement. More » -
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GT-R-Based Infiniti Sedan Dead Like A Warranty
Plans for a Nissan GT-R-based Infiniti sedan are now all but scrapped according to reliable sources inside Nissan headquarters. Carpocalypse ∞; Enthusiasts 0
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305 HP Ford Focus RS Coming To America?
Automotive News reports Ford's contemplating bringing the Euro-only Ford Focus RS (along with the torque-steer-gasmic 305 HP turbocharged 2.5-liter five-banger Volvo powerplant) stateside. Fiesta Movement? Ha. More like a Focus Movement — in our pants! More »
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By Ray WertComment by Ash78: Oh there they go. There they go, every time I start talkin 'bout hot hatches, a ricer got to pull... 14 Responses | Other threads
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SEAT Bocanegra Concept Green-Lit As New Ibiza Variant
Shown at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the SEAT Bocanegra has apparently been green-lit as the next variant of the SEAT Ibiza. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Pete Gaines: Oh come on, Ben. How did you not use my "Bocanegra to be released by Fulham" joke? It was comedy gold,... 7 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Chevy Corvette To Herald Return Of Grand Sport?
A commenter on CorvetteForum purporting to be Ken Fichtner of Billings, Montana-based Fichtner Chevrolet has spilled the beans on the 2010 Corvette offerings, revealing the return of the Corvette Grand Sport. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Corvette_Thunder- Muscle Milk Trans AM Series Fan: Make it all about power and no gadgets. -No Nav-No Radio-No Power locks-No Power windows-No Onstar-Heat is OK for those cold... 8 Responses | Other threads
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REPORT: Chrysler, Cerberus HAVE NOT Reached Alliance Deal With Fiat
Chrysler and Fiat have reportedly already reached an agreement on an alliance. Well shoot, that was fast. Chrysler must really want that $6 billion and Fiat must really want those dealers. UPDATE More »
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By Ray WertComment by SCROGGS!!!: If it puts me closer to a car with one of the following badges, then I'm all for it 15 Responses | Other threads
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Ford Cancels Fiesta RS?
According to an interview in Evo Magazine with the head of Ford's RS team, the company has killed plans for an RS-tuned version of the 2010 Ford Fiesta. Has the Carpocalypse claimed another stillborn über-ride? More »
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Hybrid Luxury Sedan In Infiniti's Future?
Rumor has it Nissan is developing a lithium-ion battery-equipped, luxury hybrid sedan based on the Infiniti M (Nissan Fuga) for both the American and Japanese market. More »
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Comment by engineerd: I suppose this isn't really a big surprise. It is newsworthy, don't get me wrong, just not surprising considering... 6 Responses | Other threads
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BMW Z2: 1-Series-Based Mini-Z4 Green-Lit
According to German auto tabloid Autobild, BMW's given the green light to the long-brewing BMW Z2, a roadster based on the 1-series and even more compact than the Z4. Innovation through segmentation! More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: Okay, here we go. Sing the following to the tune of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire". Correct me if... 23 Responses | Other threads
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Lamborghini Preparing Reventon Roadster?
The Dutch boys at autoweek.nl claim Lamborghini's looking to pad its wallet by chopping the top on less than 20 born-from-the-F22-Raptor Reventons. Expect a price boost to boot. [autoweek via 4wheelsnews]
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By Ray WertComment by PetroSapien: I'm just baffeled as to why all of the Reventons weren't made topless. I thought the point of driving a... 11 Responses | Other threads
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IKEA Concept Car A Bad Swedish Joke?
An IKEA car sounds like a joke or marketing stunt, but the quirky Swedish furniture maker's got a website touting the just-moments-before-April 1st unveiling of the IKEA Leko Concept. Yeah, we get it.
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2010 Toyota Celica: Name Of New Subieyota Coupe?
4WheelsNews claims L'Automobile Magazine is reporting the schizophrenically thought-to-be-canceled rear-wheel-drive platform jointly developed between Toyota and Subaru is still on and will receive a back-from-the-dead name: 2010 Toyota Celica.
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By Ray WertComment by stephdumas: "Subieyota". Nice name-game although I prefer "Subyota" or "Toybaru" ;-) 6 Responses | Other threads
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Audi RS3 In Development With TT-RS Turbo Mill?
Not only is the Audi S3 rumored to get bumped up to RS-trim, loose lips are saying it will get the same 340 HP turbo inline-five out of the Audi TT-RS. More »
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Comment by FromaBuick6: Just what I've always wanted, a pink hatchback. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Audi Putting Next S4, S5 On Crash Diet
The chaps at Car und Driver report Audi will put the next S4 and S5 on diets to trim 20% of their heft with lighter materials and smaller, higher strung engines. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by tenbeers: Holy crap, 4300lbs? My fucking Silverado is lighter! /interior isn't as nice though 12 Responses | Other threads
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Bugatti Set To Reveal New Model In September
Rumor has it that Bugatti will reveal an all-new model at the Frankfurt Auto Show in the Fall. This means we'll be able to finally talk about something other than the hyper-exotic Veyron. More »
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Tesla Roadster One-Make Electric Vehicle Racing Series In Discussion?
Two separate Middle Eastern groups are looking at starting a Tesla Roadster one-make racing series. If it actually happens, it would be the first all-electric vehicle racing series. More »
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By Ray WertComment by seaninc: How will they race if they can't make it around the Top Gear test track? /snicker, snicker 4 Responses | Other threads
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Ferrari F450: F430 Replacement Hitting Streets In 2010
We've already heard the replacement for the Ferrari F430 will be called the F450. Now we're hearing it'll be revealed in October and hitting European streets in January of 2010.
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: Is it wrong that neither this nor the F430, nor even the F360 before it, do anything for me? 18 Responses | Other threads
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Chrysler Attempting To Sell Jeep To Renault-Nissan Or Magna
Struggling to restructure itself to meet demands for the bailout, Chrysler is in talks with Renault-Nissan and parts supplier Magna to sell off its assets. Those assets include Jeep. More » -
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Return Of The Rampage: Chrysler Mulling Car-Based Pickup?
When the Car God's close doors they open windows, so when GM cancels the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST, news surfaces Chrysler is considering a car-based pickup truck. Can you say Rampage? More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by mikedrawcar left his star around here somewhere...: It will be based off the Magnum, lending itself to many awesome name possibilities: -Manpage -Ragnum -Rampant -Mage etc. 8 Responses | Other threads
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