Archive | October, 2011
Report: Saab could file for bankruptcy as early as today

Report: Saab could file for bankruptcy as early as today

Reports suggest that a last-minture rescue deal to save Saab has been blocked by the Chinese government and that the company could declare bankruptcy as early as today. Saab has been waiting on a $93 million loan from Chinese carmaker Youngman in order to pay wages and suppliers. IN addition, the Swedish automaker is also waiting [...]

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Report: Jaguar, Land Rover to build cars in China

Report: Jaguar, Land Rover to build cars in China

With a quickly growing popularity in China and close to 100 dealers, Jaguar Land Rover has been seeking out a company to manufacture and sell the brand’s vehicles there. Currently a deal is in the works, and it looks like JLR will soon be partnered with Chery Automobile for the manufacturing vehicles to be sold [...]

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Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Edition confirmed for production

When the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Edition made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Japanese automaker said that the model was just a one-off concept for Vettel himself. However, it was only a matter of time before Infiniti decided to put the high-performance into production following positive reaction at the [...]

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Consumer Reports doesn’t ‘Recommend’ the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Nissan LEAF

In the latest Consumer Reports sedan test, the publication said that the new Chrysler 300 now ranks among the better upscale sedans and that it is the best Chrysler sedan in decades. The test also include the Acura TL, Toyota Avalon and Hyundai Genesis, which also returned some stellar reviews by the CR team. Two vehicles [...]

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Work like a boss: Man converts front of 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class into his desk

Work like a boss: Man converts front of 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class into his desk

Here is something that just popped up in my inbox that I just had to share with you guys. Apparently, a man (most likely somewhere in the UAE or Dubai – and no I’m not stereotyping, I’m basing that off the comments on the photo) converted the front of a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class into his [...]

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Report: Hyundai considering 5-door Veloster, Elantra Touring for U.S. market

According to not so solid comments from company spokespersons, Hyundai could be bringing two five-door models to the United States very soon. The first model being considered is a 5-door Hyundai Veloster. The current Veloster has a single door on the driver’s side and two shorter, front-hinged doors on the passenger side. Hyundai has been [...]

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Report: Ford to launch new brand in China

Report: Ford to launch new brand in China

According to reports, Ford is scheduled to launch an all-new brand in China to comply with state regulations as it aims to accelerate growth in the country. Apparently, the Chinese government rules demand that joint venture companies must develop a new home-brand if they want to build new vehicles in China. Ford will develop the [...]

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Videos: 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo and Cabriolet, Boxster and Cayman prototypes caught in San Francisco

So you’re passed out in bed and then all of the sudden you wake up to the noise of supercars. You pinch yourself hoping you’re not dreaming and look outside your window only to find over a dozen Porsche prototypes in camouflage. That’s exactly what happened to YouTube used tubemtubeme who managed to film (what [...]

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Report: Bentley SUV will get V12 gasoline and V12 diesel

Report: Bentley SUV will get V12 gasoline and V12 diesel

A Bentley SUV is on the way (well, it’ll debut in 2014-2015) and the company’s CEO can’t seem to stop talking about it. In August, Bentley CEO Wolfgang Durheimer spilled a bunch of details on the upcoming SUV, confirming that it will use a V12 gasoline engine. “We will be first to use a 12-cylinder petrol [...]

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2013 BMW 3-Series Sedan to debut on Oct. 14

BMW confirmed today that the 2013 BMW 3-Series Sedan will be making its world debut on October 14, 2011 at the plant in Munich. The unveiling will be broadcasted on Facebook by live stream through this link: http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup?sk=app_251023654929514 from 4.00 pm. In the mean time, BMW has released some videos showing the 3-Series Sedan models from [...]

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