Archive | August, 2011
SsangYong XUV 1 Concept teased before Frankfurt debut

SsangYong XUV 1 Concept teased before Frankfurt debut

SsangYong is a small South Korean manufacturer that only produces cars for the Asian markets. Earlier this year, they were bought by Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra. And now as a result of the fresh investment, SsangYong will be unveiling a new compact crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. Today, three new photos [...]

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Kia apparently confirms new RWD coupe-like concept for Frankfurt

Kia apparently confirms new RWD coupe-like concept for Frankfurt

Rumors have been floating around Kia saying that the Hyundai-owned Korean make is in the works with a rear-wheel drive car. Now though, Kia apparently has confirmed that they will be unveiling a new concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September. It is said to be a “coupe-like” concept with RWD and four [...]

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Mini Inspired by Goodwood price starts at $52,000

Mini Inspired by Goodwood price starts at $52,000

We all know about the most expensive Cooper that Mini makes. Known as the Mini Inspired by Goodwood, the hatchback made its debut earlier this year at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. The model made its stateside debut today at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California and will be priced in the U.S. at [...]

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2013 Infiniti JX, the last teaser before the reveal

2013 Infiniti JX, the last teaser before the reveal

Infiniti has just dropped the final teaser for the 2013 Infiniti JX before the 7-passenger crossover’s debut at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance later this week. The final teaser gives us a preview of the overall stance of the new JX and we’re finally starting to like what we see. We’ll have all the final [...]

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Let’s Talk Numbers: 2011 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2011 Mazdaspeed3

Let’s Talk Numbers: 2011 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2011 Mazdaspeed3

It’s time for another Let’s Talk Numbers battle and today we are focusing on two popular hot hatchbacks – the 2011 Volkswagen GTI and the 2011 Mazdaspeed3. These two hot-hatches have always been the center of debate for youngsters in the market and today we’re here to let you settle the score with some help [...]

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Michele Bachmann says she’ll get gas under $2 if she becomes president

Michele Bachmann says she’ll get gas under $2 if she becomes president

Michele Bachman is looking for a presidential election with big promises of a drop in gas prices. At a Greenville, S.C. event, she says “The day that the president became president gasoline was $1.79 a gallon. Look at what it is today. Under President Bachmann, you will see gasoline come down below $2.00 again. That [...]

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Rolls-Royce Dragon Phantom

Rolls-Royce offering Year of the Dragon Bespoke Collection

In Chinese tradition the dragon is viewed as a symbolic representation of good fortune and power. This being the year of the dragon, Rolls-Royce is offering a Year of the Dragon Collection to honor its celebration. A Phantom or Phantom Extended Wheelbase is featured in the collection. Inspired by Beijing’s Forbidden City, a hand-painted gold [...]

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Report: Saab could face debt-collection if bills go unpaid

Report: Saab could face debt-collection if bills go unpaid

Saab has been having a very tough time. Having been severely tainted by the aftermath of being owned by General Motors, the future of the Swedish brand has been grim. And to potentially add insult to injury, word has it that Sweden’s Debt Enforement Agency might begin a debt-collection process if Saab’s bills continue to [...]

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Volkswagen and Suzuki part deux, things not going well

Volkswagen and Suzuki part deux, things not going well

Last month, we informed you of a heated debate brewing between German behemoth, Volkswagen AG and small-time Japanese automobile maker Suzuki Motors. And appears Volkswagen AG is upset at the partnership. Not too many years ago, General Motors was teamed up with Suzuki and both companies shared platforms and cars and sold them globally. But [...]

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BMW supposedly confirms high-performance diesel and AWD for new M5

BMW supposedly confirms high-performance diesel and AWD for new M5

Last week, a rumor was floating around the new F10 BMW M5 saying that diesel and all-wheel drive variants could be in the works. The rumor was sourced after an official document mentioned a model designated as the “M550dX.” After breaking down the structure and meaning of the nomenclature of the designated model, we pondered [...]

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