Archive | November, 2010
2010 LA: BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe makes North American debut

2010 LA: BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe makes North American debut

Following its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe made its North American debut today at the 2010 LA Auto Show. The production version of the next-generation 6-Series will arrive in early 2011 followed by the M6 later on in the year. How different will the production 6-Series look from [...]

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2010 LA: Stuff your Mini Cooper with cash because it's safe

2010 LA: Stuff your Mini Cooper with cash because it's safe

Yes, there is a Mini Cooper at the 2010 LA Auto Show stuffed with singles, fives, tens and twenties. Why? Well, it’s Mini’s clever way of saying that their car is “a safe place to put your money” because: 2010 LA: Mini Cooper… a safe place to put you money: All Photos Copyright © 2010 [...]

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2010 LA: Stuff your Mini Cooper with cash because it’s safe

2010 LA: Stuff your Mini Cooper with cash because it’s safe

Yes, there is a Mini Cooper at the 2010 LA Auto Show stuffed with singles, fives, tens and twenties. Why? Well, it’s Mini’s clever way of saying that their car is “a safe place to put your money” because: 2010 LA: Mini Cooper… a safe place to put you money: All Photos Copyright © 2010 [...]

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2010 LA: Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept is Caddy's xB

2010 LA: Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept is Caddy's xB

When you see the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept in person, for a quick second, you might think you’re standing at the Scion display. But you’re not and that’s the reality and we’re pretty relieved that Caddy has no plans to produce this small boxy looking concept… unless they want to go all electric and offer [...]

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2010 LA: Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept is Caddy’s xB

2010 LA: Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept is Caddy’s xB

When you see the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept in person, for a quick second, you might think you’re standing at the Scion display. But you’re not and that’s the reality and we’re pretty relieved that Caddy has no plans to produce this small boxy looking concept… unless they want to go all electric and offer [...]

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2010 LA: Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet actually doesn’t look half bad (w/ poll)

2010 LA: Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet actually doesn’t look half bad (w/ poll)

When we first heard rumors that Nissan was working on a convertible version of the Murano, the first thing that came out of our mouths was “they’re crazy.” Well, Nissan decided to remain crazy and today at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet made its world debut… and it’s actually not [...]

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2010 LA: Nissan Ellure Concept re-imagines the sedan (w/ poll)

2010 LA: Nissan Ellure Concept re-imagines the sedan (w/ poll)

No Nissan has no plans to produce it, but the Nissan Ellure does provide a strong hint at where the company’s future design for sedans is headed. “While not intended as a preview of any upcoming production model, Ellure confirms Nissan”s intention to be a strong player in the sedan segment for many years to [...]

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2011 Fiat 500 configurator comes online, prices start at $15,500

2011 Fiat 500 configurator comes online, prices start at $15,500

Fiat has launched the online configurator for the new 500 hatchback for the North American market. Besides getting a chance to build your own Fiat, the site reveals that prices for the entry-level model will start at $15,500. Check out the online configurator here. Click here for more news on the Fiat 500. Refresher: Hitting [...]

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Kia gets rid of Borrego and Rondo from U.S. lineup

Kia gets rid of Borrego and Rondo from U.S. lineup

The new Sorento, Sportage, Forte and the Optima have definitely spiced up Kia’s lineup… but today we say goodbye to two Kia models – the large Borrego SUV and the Rondo. What’s the reason for their deaths? After launching the Kia Borrego in late 2008, the brand only sold 12,399 examples through the end of [...]

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Report: Magna looking to acquire Pininfarina

Report: Magna looking to acquire Pininfarina

Pininfarina, the Italian design house responsible for numerous Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, Lancias, isn’t doing so well. Earlier this month, Pininfarina’s quarterly earnings report said that the company could be sold as early as Dec. 31. Sources now tell Automotive News Europe that Canadian-Australian parts supplier Magna International Inc. is weighing options to by the [...]

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