Archive | June, 2011
Ford to invest $1 billion in new Lincoln models through 2014

Ford to invest $1 billion in new Lincoln models through 2014

Two weeks ago, FoMoCo’s CEO Alan Mulally met with Lincoln dealers from major metropolitan areas to assure them that the company remains committed to the luxury brand. During the meeting, Lincoln dealers were told that FoMoCo intends to invest around $1 billion in new vehicles by 2014. Lincoln sales have been sliding – through the [...]

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Audi spending $14.3 million on indoor track for Frankfurt 2011

Audi spending $14.3 million on indoor track for Frankfurt 2011

Audi said that it will spend more than 10 million euros ($14.3 million) on an indoor test track at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to steal some spotlight from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Audi, which has previously showcased its cars as a part of Volkswagen’s display, is investing more than ever to have its own display. [...]

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Consumer Reports tests eight Chrysler vehicles, says company’s cars are getting better

Consumer Reports tests eight Chrysler vehicles, says company’s cars are getting better

A test of eight Chrysler Group LLC vehicles by Consumer Reports has revealed that the company’s cars are getting better – however the level of improvement varies from car to car. Consumer Reports said that the Dodge Durango and the Dodge Charger have improved the most. “Both the V6 and V8 tested versions of the [...]

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2012 Mini Coupe price starts at $22,000

2012 Mini Coupe price starts at $22,000

Just yesterday, Mini took the wraps off of the new 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (or better known as just Mini Coupe). The British brand has now released U.S. pricing for the 2012 model year and the Mini Coupe is on the list. Pricing for the 2012 Mini Coupe is as follows: 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe [...]

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e-Wolf to build Alpha-2 electric supercar, 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 secs

e-Wolf to build Alpha-2 electric supercar, 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 secs

As we’ve mentioned before, all of this push for green and more efficient motoring has yet to keep the speed demons in us enthusiasts from showing our true colors. Last week we saw the introduction of the world’s fastest natural-gas powered supercar from independent firm, LNG. A German firm by the name of e-WOLF created [...]

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Land Rover considering larger Range Rover Evoque model

Land Rover considering larger Range Rover Evoque model

Land Rover has officially come around to finalizing its latest entry-level model, the Evoque within these last couple years after the idea was pitched to the public back in 2010. And with the new Evoque hitting showrooms very soon, rumor has it that the British make is already planning on expanding the Range Rover line-up [...]

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Rumor: Next Mini Cooper hatchback to get optional suicide doors

Rumor: Next Mini Cooper hatchback to get optional suicide doors

MINI has had great success ever since its revival in the early 2000s and as a result, went from producing just the Mini Cooper to other, more practical variants such as the Clubman and the Countryman. To continue expanding the options for the MINI lineup, the next generation is going to feature optional suicide doors [...]

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Jeremy Clarkson: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will be a tough sell

Us enthusiasts can always rely on some entertaining reads from the Top Gear crew, especially Jeremy Clarkson. And although he can be rather brash, biased and extreme with some of his opinions, he can make some valid points. For example, Mr. Clarkson decided to share his piece of mind on the new and upcoming 2012 Volkswagen [...]

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Video: 2012 BMW M5 in Action

Video: 2012 BMW M5 in Action

Following the full debut of the 2012 BMW M5, the automaker has now dropped the first video of the new sport sedan in action. Of course, this is the first of many 2012 M5 videos to come so stay tuned for more. Check out our original post on the 2012 BMW M5. Hit the jump for [...]

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Wetterauer Mini Countryman S ready to go off-road, comes with mud on exterior

Wetterauer Mini Countryman S ready to go off-road, comes with mud on exterior

The MINI Countryman Cooper S all-wheel drive model just received a custom make over by Germany’s Wetterauer Engineering GmbH. The exterior gets an unattractive coat of matte brown on the body, exhaust tips, and the 18-inch ATS 225/45/R18 wheels. The front and rear aprons, roof, side mirrors, spoilers, air vents, and side skirts are all [...]

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