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2012 BMW M6 Convertible

2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible unveiled with 4.4L twin-turbo V8

After all the rumors and spy shots, the 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible are finally here. BMW has released the first batch of images and details of the new BMW M6 prior to its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and for those of you wondering – the V10 is indeed gone and [...]

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Report: Bentley to debut SUV concept in Geneva

Lamborghini won’t be the only luxury supercar company that will be showing a concept SUV within the next couple of months. According to reports, another Volkswagen Group brand, Bentley Motors, may also debut a concept version of an SUV next month in Geneva. “We are exploring the potential, but the vehicle has not been approved,” [...]

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2012 Opel Astra OPC is a 276-hp hatchback with high-performance bucket seats

Opel has dropped some new images and details on the new Astra OPC, that will make its public debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the new Opel Astra GTC hatchback, the Astra OPC is powered by a 2.0 liter direct injection turbo gasoline engine making 276-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Mated [...]

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Buick Regal GS

GM names Buick’s 10 Most Collectible Cars from past and present

Buick got the attention of classic car insurance firm Hagerty Insurance with its latest Regal GS model, which made the insurer’s “2012 Hot List”, receiving special recognition. The Hot List is a list of mass market classic cars priced under $100,000. ”In order to be included on the annual Hagerty Hot List, the vehicle must [...]

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Toyota FT-Bh Concept

Toyota FT-Bh Concept avoids use of expensive materials, will debut in Geneva

Toyota has released a teaser of a new concept called the FT-Bh Concept. The concept is an “ultra-lightweight, full hybrid vehicle study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework.” Toyota wasn’t afraid to say that the process and the main concept behind the FT-Bh was to avoid the use of expensive [...]

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KBB’s Total Cost of Ownership hands out awards to Kia, Audi

Kelly Blue Book has just released an all new set of awards called the Total Cost of Ownership Awards for current model-year vehicles and brands. The awards are based on the initial five years of ownership costs, and go to those brands and models with the lowest figures. Costs included are finance and insurance fees, [...]

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Tesla Model X Prototype

BREAKING: Tesla Model X revealed, will enter production in late 2013

Here is the moment all of you electric-car fans have been waiting for so far this year – Tesla Motors has just unveiled its new Model X crossover – “a vehicle it says blends the best of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan.” Based on the same vehicle platform as the Tesla Model [...]

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2013 Audi TT RS Plus

2013 Audi TT RS Plus unveiled, will debut in Geneva

What’s even more powerful, even faster and ever more dynamic than the Audi TT RS? The Audi TT RS Plus. So what’s the story? The Audi TT RS Plus is powered a 2.5 liter 5-cylinder turbo engine pumping out 360-hp an increase of 20-hp and a maximum torque of 343 lb-ft. Mated to a manual 6-speed [...]

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FoMoCo’s Booth and Kuzak to retire effective April 1

FoMoCo announced today that two key executives at the company will be hanging up their hats. Lewis Booth, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development, have elected to retire effective April 1. Each individual has served the Dearborn automaker for more than 30 years. “Lewis Booth and [...]

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Smart ForTwo Sharpred

Smart ForTwo Sharpred unveiled, only 1,800 will be built

It’s time to meet the latest special edition from Daimler’s Smart brand. Known as the Smart ForTwo Sharpred, the special edition model is a real eye-catcher with a red and black paint scheme and is available as a coupe or convertible. The outside also features a front apron and rear trim panel that are grained [...]

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