Archive | June, 2010
Mercedes SLS AMG was actually supposed to be the next-generation Dodge Viper

Mercedes SLS AMG was actually supposed to be the next-generation Dodge Viper

When prototypes of Mercedes-Benz SLS coupe were seen running around Death Valley a few years ago, the fact that they were seen wearing some chopped-up Dodge Viper bodywork raised some questions, though this was easily written off due to the fact that both manufacturers shared a parent company. Apparently, it turns out that Dodge had [...]

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Video: China traffic camera video proves NYC traffic isn’t that bad

Video: China traffic camera video proves NYC traffic isn’t that bad

Here is a 4 minute video from a traffic camera in China that makes us realize that New York City traffic is nothing compared to what goes on on the other side of the world. We’re not going to take up too much of your time with this one so go check out the video [...]

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2010 Cadillac SRX has largest sales, residual value gain in segment

2010 Cadillac SRX has largest sales, residual value gain in segment

Ever since its official debut last year, the 2010 Cadillac SRX has posted the largest gains in its segment for sales and projected resale value. “SRX total U.S. sales through May have risen almost 500 percent, compared to the first five months of last year, outselling the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Acura [...]

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Mahindra’s U.S. distributor sues over pickup delay

Mahindra’s U.S. distributor sues over pickup delay

Global Vehicles USA, the Atlanta, GA. based company who holds the rights to sell Mahindra’s pickup trucks in the United States, has filed suit against the India-based company in federal court, citing delays in getting the trucks certified for sale in the U.S. The suit mentions that more than 350 dealers have been secured by [...]

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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid coming in 2012

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid coming in 2012

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta received a pretty warm welcome into the world yesterday, but there is more to come from V-dub’s compact sedan. While technical details are vague as of right now, you can expect to see a Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid sometime in 2012… and that’s really all we know about the hybrid Jetta. The [...]

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Hotter Jaguar XKR in the works, could hit top speed of over 186 mph

Hotter Jaguar XKR in the works, could hit top speed of over 186 mph

Reports state that there is a hotter version of the Jaguar XKR in the works. The model, which will be based on the one-off Jaguar Goodwood Special XKR, will be powered by an uprated version of the 5.0L supercharged V8 making 523-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It will also feature a lowered suspension, 21-inch [...]

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Rumor: 1,200-hp Bugatti Veyron Supersport coming later this summer

Rumor: 1,200-hp Bugatti Veyron Supersport coming later this summer

It seems like every month there is a rumor about another special-edition Bugatti Veyron, If they ever turn out to be true, they usually end up being a special-edition Veyron with some exclusive paint job or the use of carbon fiber and other lightweight materials. This time, the rumor world suggests that there is a [...]

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid gets an EPA-rated 41/36 mpg (city/highway)

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid gets an EPA-rated 41/36 mpg (city/highway)

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is now officially the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in the United States with an EPA-rated fuel-economy of 41/36 mpg (city/highway). “The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers everything our customers look for in a midsize luxury sedan, plus unsurpassed fuel economy,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford”s group vice president, Global Product Development. “Our [...]

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GM withdraws all government loan applications for Opel, will go at it alone

GM withdraws all government loan applications for Opel, will go at it alone

After failing to get government aid, General Motors and Opel/Vauxhall announced today that they have decided to withdraw all applications for government loan guarantees across Europe. The companies said that they will try to meet finding requirements internally. “The validity and reasons for requesting government guarantees have also not changed, but the process has proven [...]

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Ferrari 612 GTO by Sasha Selipanov, we wish it was real

Ferrari 612 GTO by Sasha Selipanov, we wish it was real

Every once in a while some rendering artist or design student comes up with something that catches are attention (and there are a lot that don’t catch our attention). Meet Sasha Selipanov of Berlin, Germany, otherwise known as the Angry Car Designer. Selipanov’s latest idea is this Ferrari 612 GTO, which seems like a 599 [...]

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