Archive | June, 2011
Audi working on Q2, will compete with likes of Mini Countryman

Audi working on Q2, will compete with likes of Mini Countryman

So we received news earlier in the year that Audi had confirmed that they’re working on a BMW X6 competitor, dubbed the Q6. In addition to the Q6 and the release of the new Q3 and rumored Q4, Audi is adding another SUV to their lineup, dubbed the Q2. “It’s clear that demand for SUVs [...]

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Baby CLS: Mercedes-Benz BLS moving closer to production

Baby CLS: Mercedes-Benz BLS moving closer to production

Mercedes produced one of the best looking cars ever made in history back in 2004 with the CLS and has seen a lot of success from it. Not to mention, many other manufacturers followed in the innovative Germans’ steps by producing their own “four-door” coupes with prime examples being the Volkswagen Passat CC and the [...]

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Nissan working on FWD adaptation of hybrid system for next Altima Hybrid

Nissan working on FWD adaptation of hybrid system for next Altima Hybrid

Nissan’s first step into the green scene was the introduction of their Altima Hybrid back in 2007 and it saw some rather decent success. However, many did not know that it was sold in only a select number of states that have energy laws as strict as California. Additionally, Nissan decided to axe the current [...]

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Report: BMW Z2 to get all-wheel-drive

Report: BMW Z2 to get all-wheel-drive

Define irony: BMW is well known for producing machines very much worthy of their own slogan, “The Ultimate Driving Machine,” and despite this, most of BMW’s efforts to produce an all-out sports car have yielded limited success. Such examples include the 507, the 503, M1, Z1 and the Z8, all of which gained popularity by [...]

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Poll: Should Acura do a TL Coupe?

Poll: Should Acura do a TL Coupe?

Acura has been laying pretty low with its products and unfortunately, some of the more recent models have been a hit or miss. It’s a shame too since Acura was one of the first Japanese luxury brands that prided themselves for being wonderful alternatives to the European industry leaders. Some examples that come to mind [...]

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Tesla will stop taking orders for the Roadster in 2 months

Tesla will stop taking orders for the Roadster in 2 months

The Tesla Roadster has become known for changing the perception of electric cars from being little more than golf carts with doors. With a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a driving range of 250 miles on a single charge, the Tesla Roadster offers far more than other electric-cars on the roads. [...]

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Video: Travis Pastrana makes fun of Ken Block in new video

Video: Travis Pastrana makes fun of Ken Block in new video

What if Ken Block was your boss? Would you have the nerve to take a shot at him? Of course, because Block would probably enjoy a little interteam rivalry. Earlier this year, Ken Block released a video showing his WRC Monster Energy Ford Fiesta RS and his 2011 schedule of events. The video featured Dubstep, [...]

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Maserati SUV to get 6.4L HEMI V8 from Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Maserati SUV to get 6.4L HEMI V8 from Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

In Nov. 2010, Chrysler Group and Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that production of the Maserati SUV will take place in 2013 at the Chrysler’s Jefferson North assembly plant in Detroit. At the time, it was reported that the Maserati SUV, which will be built on the Jeep Grand Cherokee platform, will be powered by an engine [...]

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Volvo passes Mercedes in J.D. Power German customer satisfaction study

Volvo passes Mercedes in J.D. Power German customer satisfaction study

Here is some good news for Swedish automaker Volvo, which is now owned by China’s Geely Automotive. In the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Germany Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study, Volvo passed Mercedes-Benz in ownership satisfaction among German car owners. Volvo ranked highest in vehicle owner satisfaction for 2-year-old vehicles with a score of 841 out [...]

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Video: 2012 Mini Coupe in Action

Video: 2012 Mini Coupe in Action

Following the release of the high-res images and details of the 2012 Mini Coupe yesterday, the company has now dropped a video of its first two-seater model in action. While you watch the video, keep in mind that Mini says that the 2012 Cooper Coupe “is the fastest-accelerating MINI ever and has the highest top [...]

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