Archive | April, 2011
2012 Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets more efficient, Cayenne Turbo kit pushes 540-hp

2012 Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets more efficient, Cayenne Turbo kit pushes 540-hp

Porsche has announced some nice upgrades for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne lineup – mainly focusing on the Porsche Cayenne Diesel and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. First up – the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets even more efficient, some weight saving and a little increase in performance. Power still comes from a 3.0L V6 engine but [...]

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Report: Mercedes-Benz A-Class to get 350-hp AMG version

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class made its public debut today at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show and will make its North American debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show tomorrow. We now have some interesting news about the next-generation A-Class hatchback courtesy of Top Gear. According to Mercedes-Benz senior designer Mark Fetherston, the next-generation A-Class [...]

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Bugatti Galibier to get hybrid option, 3,000 units to be built

Bugatti Galibier to get hybrid option, 3,000 units to be built

As reported earlier this month, the Bugatti 16C Galibier has been approved for production. In a recent interview with CAR Magazine, president and CEO Wolfgang Durheimer shined some light on the upcoming Galibier. Durheimer confirmed that the production Bugatti Galibier will carry over the Veyron’s heart-pumping engine and transmission and that Bugatti is putting together [...]

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2013 Ford Taurus SHO is here with a sportier look, bigger brakes, Performance Pacakge

2013 Ford Taurus SHO is here with a sportier look, bigger brakes, Performance Pacakge

Joining the 2013 Ford Taurus at the 2011 New York Auto Show will be the updated and redesigned 2013 Ford Taurus SHO. Ford says that the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is the sportiest Taurus yet to wear the legendary performance badge with bigger brakes, enhanced driving dynamics, performance-inspired design and more. “The Taurus SHO has [...]

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2013 Ford Taurus gets new design, 2.0L EcoBoost, 290-hp 3.5L V6

2013 Ford Taurus gets new design, 2.0L EcoBoost, 290-hp 3.5L V6

The 2013 Ford Taurus is here with a new exterior and interior (with MyFord Touch) design, two new engine choices and even better fuel-economy. “The new Taurus pays off on our promise to deliver new vehicles with the best or among the best fuel economy in every segment where Ford competes,” said Derrick Kuzak, group [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Mercedes-Benz Concept A in all its glory

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class made its world debut today at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show and the Stuttgart automaker has released a bunch of new images of the hatchback concept giving us a closer look at the future BMW 1-Series, Audi A3 rival. The production version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is scheduled to arrive sometime [...]

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Mini USA dealers have ordered Mini Coupe test-drive cars

Mini USA dealers have ordered Mini Coupe test-drive cars

According to reports, Mini USA dealers have officially ordered their launch units of the Mini Coupe. “MINI USA gave dealers some choices including Cooper or Cooper S and auto or manual,” reports MotoringFile. “At launch each dealer will get two MCS and one MC to have for test drives and showroom cars.” It has been [...]

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Is this the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0?

Is this the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0?

Over the weekend we showed you a leaked document showing the specs on what is being called the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is rumored to be a more powerful version of the 911 GT3 RS powered by 4.0L unit making 500-hp. We now have an alleged leaked image [...]

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First 2011 Audi R8 GT delivered, all 333 units sold out

First 2011 Audi R8 GT delivered, all 333 units sold out

Audi announced today that it has delivered the first of 333 Audi R8 GT units. A Phantom Black Audi R8 GT was delivered to a customer in UK at the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm. “The limited-edition, top-of-the-line model of the R8 family is built in a production shop at the Neckarsulm site and was sold out [...]

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Buick/GMC IntelliLink infotainment system connects smartphone to car

Buick/GMC IntelliLink infotainment system connects smartphone to car

General Motors announced today that Buick and GMC will be getting their own version of the MyChevrolet system called the Buick/GMC IntelliLink. The Buick/GMC IntelliLink uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver’s smartphone to a new 7- or 8-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. IntelliLink expands on the current Bluetooth and USB capabilities to allow [...]

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