Archive | January, 2011
Audi Q3 could debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Audi Q3 could debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

There is the Audi Q7, the Audi Q5 and now we are awaiting the arrival of the Audi Q3. The smallest Q SUV of them all, the Audi Q3 will compete with the likes of the BMW X1 and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC (or BLK or whatever they will call it). Reports suggest that the [...]

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Will car rental companies charge you a penalty for not returning electric-cars with full charge?

Will car rental companies charge you a penalty for not returning electric-cars with full charge?

If you’ve ever rented a car from a car rental service, than you know that you are required to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas or pay some outstanding surcharge fees. In recent months Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have announced that they will be adding electric-vehicles to their fleets including the Nissan [...]

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Video: Aston Martin Rapide ‘True Power Should be Shared’ Part 2 released

Video: Aston Martin Rapide ‘True Power Should be Shared’ Part 2 released

Last week Aston Martin released a new webisode series titled ‘True Power Should Be Shared’ featuring the Aston Martin Rapide sedan. The automaker today released part 2 of the series, which you can check out after the jump. Click through for the video. Click here for more news on the Aston Martin Rapide. Refresher: Power [...]

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BMW 1-Series M Coupe will be official pace car for the 49th Rolex 24 at Daytona

BMW 1-Series M Coupe will be official pace car for the 49th Rolex 24 at Daytona

To get fans excited about the latest addition to its M lineup, BMW announced today that the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe will appear at the Daytona International Speedway as the official pace car alongside the BMW M3 for the 49thRolex 24 at Daytona, January 28th-30th. Click here for more news on the BMW 1-Series [...]

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2011 McLaren MP4-12C prices start at $231,400

2011 McLaren MP4-12C prices start at $231,400

McLaren Automotive is back in the supercar game and announced today that it’s first model, the MP4-12C will start at $231,400 un the United States (including $2,400 in shipping fees). McLaren said that it will build up to 1,000 12Cs in the car’s first full year with production to increase down the line. The McLaren [...]

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No more Daewoo: GM replaces nameplate with Chevrolet

No more Daewoo: GM replaces nameplate with Chevrolet

That’s right folks, General Motors announced today that it is killing the GM Daewoo brand and replacing the nameplate with Chevrolet. “Not only are we giving Korean consumers more vehicle choices than ever before, but in order to ensure Chevrolet’s long-term success in the domestic market, we are totally redesigning our dealerships, A/S networks and [...]

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Aston Martin Cygnet prices start at $49,253, debuts with special Launch Editions

Aston Martin Cygnet prices start at $49,253, debuts with special Launch Editions

With a starting prices of $35,000 (or at least that’s what we thought it actually costs $49,253), you would think Aston Martin is done milking this Toyota iQ based Cygnet ultra-luxury subcompact thing by now – well, they’re not. Aston Martin announced today that they will build two limited Cygnet Launch Editions, “each exemplifying the [...]

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You can now watch your 2011 BMW X3 being built via online video portal

You can now watch your 2011 BMW X3 being built via online video portal

Watching your car being built from start to finish is an awesome experience for anyone buying a new car… especially when you see it in person. Well, since every new BMW X3 shopper can’t make it to the company’s Spartanburg, SC. plant, the automaker today announced a new option where customers can watch their X3 [...]

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Question of the Day: Regardless of how well it has evolved, would you drive a Hyundai?

Question of the Day: Regardless of how well it has evolved, would you drive a Hyundai?

When our friends come up to us asking what affordable mid-size sedan car we would recommend them, the first car that pops into our mind is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The new Sonata has become a viable competitor to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry and seems to offer better looks and more bang for [...]

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Report: Hyundai considering plug-in hybrid Sonata

Report: Hyundai considering plug-in hybrid Sonata

Hyundai’s recent strategy has been tackling the hybrid market with the introduction of the Sonata Hybrid sedan along with sister brand Kia introducing the Optima Hybrid. However, is Hyundai ever going to compete with the likes of the Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Volt and the upcoming Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid? Short answer is… yes. According to [...]

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