Archive | September, 2010
2010 Paris Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition

2010 Paris Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition

While we’re still waiting to see what the Lamborghini teasers will reveal later this week in Paris, the luxury supercar maker has just dropped images and details of another special-edition Gallardo that made its debut over the weekend at the final Super Trofeo race in Vallelunga, Italy. Known as the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain [...]

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Next Lexus GS to grow in size, VX crossover being planned as BMW X6 competitor

Next Lexus GS to grow in size, VX crossover being planned as BMW X6 competitor

Lexus’ sales lead as a luxury automaker is under threat from German competitors including Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Most of that can be blamed on the brand’s aging product lineup – however, a bunch of new or redesigned models are on their way to dealerships. First on the list is a BMW 1-Series and Audi [...]

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Lamborghini releases fourth teaser for Paris Motor Show debut

Lamborghini releases fourth teaser for Paris Motor Show debut

Lamborghini has just dropped a fourth teaser for its Paris debut. As reported last week, the teasers, which have been previously known to hint at a successor for the Murcielago (aka Jota), shows a ‘technology concept.’ We have no idea what the latest teaser shows but previous teases have shown the extensive use of carbon [...]

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Spyker confirms talks with BMW about a ‘possible supply relationship’ for Saab

Spyker confirms talks with BMW about a ‘possible supply relationship’ for Saab

Spyker issued a statement today confirming that it is indeed in talks with BMW to about a “possible supply relationship.” “Spyker Cars N.V., a holding company that owns subsidiaries which produce and sell premium automobiles under the Saab and Spyker brands, has noted recent press speculation about the possible supply relationship with BMW,” Spyker said [...]

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Insurance.com lists cities with most drunk driving offenders

Insurance.com lists cities with most drunk driving offenders

According to a survey of 20 major metropolitan cities in the United States by Insurance.com, two California cities rank the highest for drivers with alcohol-related driving violations and cities in Texas show up a total of five times on the whole list. “Insurance.com analyzed information reported by users seeking car insurance quotes over the last [...]

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Report: Porsche to call new small SUV ‘Cajun’

Report: Porsche to call new small SUV ‘Cajun’

According to a report by German magazine Der Spiegel, Porsche will bring the much-rumored small SUV to the market very soon. In an interview with the German publication, Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn said that the new Porsche SUV will help expand the brand’s lineup, which is looking to boost sales. Winterkorn also said that [...]

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2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year short-list announced

2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year short-list announced

The following is a short-list of all the model being considered for the 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year. On December 16, three finalists from each category will be announced, with the winner getting its fame and award at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in January. As you can probably see from [...]

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Report: Infiniti planning compact B-platform crossover

Report: Infiniti planning compact B-platform crossover

Infiniti has a lot going on as of recently. Besides the new redesigned 2011 Infiniti M, dealers are awaiting the arrival of a new entry-level G sedan, the $30,950 2011 G25. They are also looking forward to the arrival 2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe and the 2011 M35 Hybrid, both due by the end of [...]

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Volvo targets BMW 1-Series and X1, S80 and XC90 to get their own platform

Volvo targets BMW 1-Series and X1, S80 and XC90 to get their own platform

As Volvo adapts to its new Chinese owner and a brand new CEO – Stefan Jacoby, former CEO of Volkswagen – the brand is making all sorts of changes to improve its luxury image. First and foremost – Volvo has its sights set on the BMW 1-Series and the BMW X1. The compact sedan, which [...]

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Acura’s future still has no V8, planning compact based on Honda Civic

Acura’s future still has no V8, planning compact based on Honda Civic

Last year was a pretty exciting year for Acura dealers as they were promised a V8 engine, a rear-wheel-drive platform and a sports car to replace the much-loved NSX – all the formulas needed to be a successful luxury automaker. Now, all those dreams have died for the brand, we’re pretty confused what Acura plans [...]

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