Archive | May, 2011
Rumor: Maserati considering its own version of Alfa Romeo 4C

Rumor: Maserati considering its own version of Alfa Romeo 4C

The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is definitely one of the most important concepts to debut in 2011. The production model will help Alfa create buzz when it returns to the United States late next year. Rumor has it that Maserati also wants a piece of the compact sports car pie with its own version of [...]

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Report: BMW X7 under consideration once again

Report: BMW X7 under consideration once again

In an article about the next-generation BMW X5 and BMW X6, Automobile Magazine says that the Bavarian automaker is considering a ‘long-wheelbase X7 based on the X5/X6 platform. Internally known as the F17, the 7-seater BMW SUV would take on the likes of the upcoming Audi Q9 and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. However, BMW continues to [...]

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IIHS: Small cars are getting safer more than ever before

IIHS: Small cars are getting safer more than ever before

Hesitant towards buying a small car due to safety concerns? Well, don’t stress it too much because the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that small cars are getting safer as more models than ever before receive the top safety rating from the insurance agency. The IIHS said that 6 of the 12 small cars [...]

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NASCAR’s Kyle Busch ticketed for going 128 mph in his Lexus LFA

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch ticketed for going 128 mph in his Lexus LFA

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was pulled over and ticketed by Iredell County police Tuesday for driving 128 mph in a 45 mph zone in his new Lexus LFA. While we can’t blame him, we can’t celebrate his actions either. Busch, who is a self-proclaimed ‘bad-boy,’ has two other traffic violations on his record. He is [...]

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Hyundai offering free satellite radio for certified pre-owned models

Hyundai offering free satellite radio for certified pre-owned models

Hyundai loves offering consumers new incentives to purchase its new models through its Assurance program. The Korean automaker is now looking to offer those interested in a certified pre-owned Hyundai an incentive of their own. Hyundai announced that it will offer an introductory three-month Sirius XM satellite radio subscription to its certified pre-owned models that [...]

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato Racer sketch released, getting ready to hit up Nurburgring 24 hour race

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Racer sketch released, getting ready to hit up Nurburgring 24 hour race

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato has generated a lot of buzz for the brand and has rightfully won the the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes. Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez is now looking forward now to taking the car to the Nurburgring where it will have its racing debut at [...]

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Tesla CEO has no interest in selling company, seeking funding for Model X

Tesla CEO has no interest in selling company, seeking funding for Model X

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said he expects the electric-car maker to remain independent and has no plans on selling his stake in the company or the company itself. “I don’t think it’s a good idea to plan to sell a company,” Musk said. “I don’t personally have any interest in selling. I think there’s [...]

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Report: Mini Roadster to feature manually folding soft-top

Report: Mini Roadster to feature manually folding soft-top

The Mini Coupe and the Mini Roadster are both scheduled to enter production starting this year at the company’s Oxford plant. Both models will be coming to the United States starting with the Coupe in August 2011. According to several sources, the Mini Roadster will feature a manual folding top. Unlike the Mini Cooper Convertible, [...]

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Rumor: BMW considering 1-Series M Convertible

With BMW’s 1-Series M-Coupe hitting showrooms soon with much anticipation, BMW decided to hint a rumor to us saying that a convertible version may be in the works. A rumor inside BMW surfaced and said that some introductory prototypes are currently being tested behind the closed confines of the M-Division in Garching. When asked the [...]

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2012 Hyundai Genesis price starts at $34,200, $46,500 for Genesis 5.0 R-Sec

2012 Hyundai Genesis price starts at $34,200, $46,500 for Genesis 5.0 R-Sec

As you read this, the 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan is headed to dealers with a price tag of $34,200 for the 333-hp V6 2012 Genesis 3.8 and $44,500 for the 385-hp V8 2012 Genesis 4.6. The top-of-the-line 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec model will start at $46,500. 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8: 3.8-liter GDI DOHC V6 with [...]

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