Archive | February, 2011
Brand Spankin’ New Images: Ferrari FF goes out to play in the snow

Brand Spankin’ New Images: Ferrari FF goes out to play in the snow

Ferrari continues to slowly release more images of the new all-wheel-driver Ferrari FF. Today, the Italian automaker dropped new images of the Ferrari FF playing in the snow. The model will make its full debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month so you can expect a nice, full, high-res gallery in a couple [...]

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Rumor: 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe to debut at 2011 Shanghai Motor Show

Rumor: 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe to debut at 2011 Shanghai Motor Show

The 2012 BMW 650i Convertible is already out and will go on sale in spring with prices starting at $91,375. We are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe and according to recent rumors, the model will make its debut at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show in April. Power for the [...]

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Report: Mitsubishi to sell rebadged Infiniti M as the Diamante

Report: Mitsubishi to sell rebadged Infiniti M as the Diamante

Let’s just call this a rumor for now but it is reported that Mitsubishi is considering bringing back the Diamante sedan. Published reports say that Mitsubishi plans to sell a rebadged version of the Infiniti M in Japan to fill a long-running gap in its premium offerings. However, in an interview last month, Mitsubishi President [...]

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Video: Mercedes-Benz’s extended Super Bowl XLV ad shows C-Class coupe, SLS AMG Roadster

Video: Mercedes-Benz’s extended Super Bowl XLV ad shows C-Class coupe, SLS AMG Roadster

While we’re holding off on posting all the automotive Super Bowl XLV commercials until the game day on Sunday, we couldn’t refrain from posting this one. Mercedes-Benz has just released an extended version of its Super Bowl XLV commercial, which will focus around the 125 years of Mercedes-Benz heritage. The extended version of the commercial [...]

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Report: BMW may lease Megacity EV rather than offering it for sale

Report: BMW may lease Megacity EV rather than offering it for sale

BMW says that it may start off leasing its new Megacity Vehicle on a short-term basis, rather than offering the zero-emissions electric-car for sale. Click here for more news on the BMW Megacity. “We’re looking for an alternative to traditional purchase or leasing of a vehicle,” sales chief Ian Robertson said. ”We don’t want to [...]

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Congratulations! Mazda MX-5 Miata passes 900,000 unit milestone

Congratulations! Mazda MX-5 Miata passes 900,000 unit milestone

The Mazda MX-5 is probably the most popular roadster in the world. The model passed the 900,000 unit mark today marking a significant milestone in its 21 years and 10 months after mass production of the first-generation MX-5 commenced in April 1989. “For British motorists, the Mazda MX-5 is the ultimate expression of our Zoom-Zoom [...]

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Ford recalling 281,000 F-150s due to potential issue with door handles

Ford recalling 281,000 F-150s due to potential issue with door handles

Ford is recalling around 281,000 units of the F-150 pickup in the United States due to a potential problem with the door handles, according the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall involves model years 2009 and 2010 F-150 pickups that were produced from January 2008 to November 2009. The NHTSA said that in an [...]

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Hyundai Veloster Rally Car teased before Chicago debut

Hyundai Veloster Rally Car teased before Chicago debut

The Chicago Auto Show isn’t one of the most popular shows in the United States, but it still has press days with a few automakers making some headlines from windy city. Hyundai has released two teaser shots of the upcoming Hyundai Veloster Rally Car, which will debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show next week. [...]

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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to be built in the U.S. starting mid-2012

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to be built in the U.S. starting mid-2012

Mitsubishi today announced that production of the compact Outlander Sport Crossover Utility will be moving to its Normal, Illinois plant in mid-2012. The announcement was made this morning at a ceremony at the plant featuring  MMNA President Shinichi Kurihara, Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn, and UAW International President Bob King. About 1,000 of MMNA’s 1,300 employees are [...]

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2012 Lexus LFA launch control technique revealed

2012 Lexus LFA launch control technique revealed

The Lexus LFA is finally making its way to its customers and with more and more of the 500 limited units making their way home, we are slowly finding out the specifics on some LFA features. One detail we’re finding out today is the launch control technique… and it’s a little bit tougher than 1, [...]

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