Archive | August, 2011
Fisker to debut Karma shooting brake/SUV variant in Frankfurt, convertible on the way

Fisker to debut Karma shooting brake/SUV variant in Frankfurt, convertible on the way

Fisker Automotive recently started the first round of deliveries for the Karma plug-in hybrid sedan. The first unit of the Karma will be delivered to actor Leonardo di Caprio. Production for the Fisker Karma is scheduled to increase to 300 units a week and the company estimates that the model will be sold out by [...]

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Lotus Elise, Exige Final Editions mark end of production

Lotus Elise, Exige Final Editions mark end of production

Since Lotus has been finding its way into many of our headlines, it should be no surprise that their famous track monsters, the Elise and the Exige are on their way out. But Lotus has made sure to give them a not-so-quite exit, hence the reasons why they are releasing Final Editions for both of [...]

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Videos: Arrinera supercar hits the streets

Videos: Arrinera supercar hits the streets

When you think of cars from Poland, not much pops up because Poland isn’t exactly the first country that comes to mind when you think cars. This could possibly change though because Poland coachbuilder has just released some videos of its latest supercar in action – the Arrinera. On the outside, it looks like Lamborghini [...]

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Former Lincoln Popemobile being auctioned off

Former Lincoln Popemobile being auctioned off

The Quail Lodge auto auction is an upcoming even in California that puts a variety of interesting vehicles up. One outstanding model is a 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine that was customized for Pope Paul VI. The former Pope was coming to New York City from the Vatican in 1985, and needed the car to travel [...]

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Fiat 500 buyers snapping up pricier options

Fiat 500 buyers snapping up pricier options

After 28 years, Fiat is now back in the U.S. with its 500 model, which is doing well for the automaker. American buyers are opting for the more expensive of the many packages available for the car, which is driving up revenue for Fiat overall. A Fiat 500 can be picked up for $15,500 for [...]

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Chrysler recalls almost 300,000 minivans

Chrysler recalls almost 300,000 minivans

Almost 300,000 minivans are being recalled by Chrysler in efforts to avoid a potential problem. After two incidents in the past nine months, the brand has determined that there may be a problem with the heating and air conditioning system. Letters were sent out to regulators in regards to the problem, where the heating and [...]

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Nissan gives Lincoln first EV charging station after Top Gear segment

Nissan gives Lincoln first EV charging station after Top Gear segment

Top Gear is one of the most influential names in the automobile industry, more specifically the journalism side. And that can be hugely exhibited with Nissan’s latest bit of news. Those who have watched the latest season up to date may remember when Jeremy Clarkson and James May set out to test the Nissan LEAF [...]

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Maserati GranTurismo S Sport Pack is only for the UK

Maserati GranTurismo S Sport Pack is only for the UK

Maserati has just unveiled a new package for their beautiful and lustful GranTurismo grand touring sports coupe. Called the Sport Pack, which will only be offered on the Gran Turismo S automatic in the UK market, the new package features new exterior and interior styling treatments. New body colored side skirts and front winglets, a [...]

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Marchionne: Gas and diesel cars will rule, not electric-cars

Marchionne: Gas and diesel cars will rule, not electric-cars

Despite all of the hype and push for electric vehicle motoring, people are starting to realize that EVs don’t have the potential that everyone seems to be promising because, well, EVs have been found to be very impractical and don’t suit many drivers’ needs. Even Chrysler and Fiat’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne agrees. Marchionne himself said [...]

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Volkswagen wants to increase focus on U.S. customers

Volkswagen wants to increase focus on U.S. customers

Volkswagen AG of America has announced today that they will be increasing their focus on US customers and the US market in general. This shouldn’t really come as news because the new Jetta and Passat that is available in this country was designed and built specifically to cater to the US market. V-Dub is forming [...]

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