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Earlier today at the SAE Convergence Conference and Exhibition 2010, Microsoft announced the availability of Windows Embedded Automotive 7 to select auto manufacturers. The new software provides the foundation for automakers to build in-car infotainment solutions which supports speech commands, touch input, hands-free Bluetooth phone connectivity, dashboard access to music and maps, third-party applications, and [...]

Toyota has released its Tacoma X-Runner RTR (Ready to Race) project pickup, which will debut at the 2010 SEMA Show. The project car shows Toyota’s engineering capabilities by creating an in-house, high performance pickup with the use of Toyota parts. The Tacoma X-Runner RTR is powered by the current-generation Tundra 5.7L V8 engine making 504-hp and [...]

According to some digging done by autoblog.it, Audi has no plans to do RS variants of the Q5 and Q7 SUVs. Quoting Stephan Reil, Audi’s head of Technical Development, the site reports that Audi has no desire to compete BMW’s X5 M and X6 M. Reil said that the RS models will only be produced [...]

Infiniti toady announced the debut of the revised 2011 Infiniti EX crossover, which is on sale now at dealerships nationwide. For the 2011 model year, the Infiniti EX gets a new 7-speed automatic transmission (previously 5-speed) for improved fuel economy (AWD) and performance, standard 18-inch wheels and tires (previously 17-inch), new white color scheme for [...]

While Hyundai continues to take over the American football advertising spots with heavy spending during Super Bowl time, sister company Kia has decided to focus its attention on the National Basketball Association (NBA). The company has signed a two-year extension of its sponsorship deal with the NBA through the league’s 2011-2012 season. Financial terms were [...]

General Motors announced today that the 100 limited-edition 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertibles prepared exclusively for the annual Neiman Marcus Christmas Book sold out in just three minutes earlier today. “These new owners claimed their Neiman Marcus Edition cars via a special telephone reservation process, a few hours after the car appeared on NBC”s Today [...]

Speaking at an auto electronics show in Detroit today, Derrick Cuzak, FoMoCo’s vice president of product development, said that the company is making more money on each vehicle it sells mainly due to the technology features offered in its vehicles. Kuzak said Ford’s average revenue per vehicle jumped 14 percent from 2008 to 2009, to [...]

Mercedes-Benz has released pricing details on its new V8 biturbo engine powered vehicles including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC coupe, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG coupe and the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG sedan. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 is powered by a new 4.6L V8 twin-turbo making 429-hp and a maximum torque of 516 lb-ft. [...]

As promised earlier, Chrysler Group LLC today unveiled the new limited-edition 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition. The launch of the vehicle will go hand-in-hand with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops on Nov. 9. Starting next month, new limited-edition Jeep Wrangler will be available at a U.S. MSRP of [...]

Hyundai Motor America today announced pricing for the all new 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan, which will go on sale nationwide in December. The 2011 Equus will hit dealerships in two configuration including Equus Signature and Equus Ultimate. Both will be powered by a 4.6L Tau V8 making 385-hp and a peak torque of 333 [...]