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Cadillac CTS-V Coupe to debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Cadillac, GM

The Cadillac CTS Coupe is going to be released in May 2010 as a 2011 model year and will share all of its engine choices with the CTS and the CTS-V sedan. Bob Lutz confirmed back in July that General Motors was indeed going to offer a CTS-V Coupe, which we just learned will make [...]

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Valentino Rossi test-drives BMW M3 GTS, gets M3 sedan for winning MotoGP

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, BMW

Valentino Rossi has once again grabbed the MotoGP title and two honor his victory, BMW presented him with a brand new BMW M3 sedan and let him take a few hot laps in the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS.
“With his fleet of cars acquired through the BMW M Award, Valentino Rossi is a certified expert [...]

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A classy accident: Audi R8 gets sandwiched between BMW 6-Series and Range Rover

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Audi, BMW, Land Rover

The accident you see in the picture took place this past week in Costa Mesa, California. It involved 3 expensive cars including an Audi R8, BMW 6 Series, and a Range Rover. From the picture, which doesn’t show the Range Rover, it seems that the Audi R8 was rear-ended by the BMW 6-Series, causing it to [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, ML450 HYBRID to debut at 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mercedes-Benz

At the 2009 LA Auto Show early next month, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will make its U.S. debut alongside the fuel-sipping ML450 HYBRID SUV, the first hybrid SUV from Mercedes-Benz.
We’re hoping Mercedes-Benz will offer some pricing details on the US-spec Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Earlier this week, it was announced that 563-hp SLS AMG will carry [...]

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2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe prices start at $29,990

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Nissan

Nissan today announced the pricing details on the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe. Whats’s new for the 2010 model year? Nissan says that the 2010 370Z Coupe includes an enhanced navigation system, the addition of heated mirrors and in-cabin microfilter, one new exterior color -Black Cherry.
Other than that the 2010 370z Coupe still carries 3.7L V6 [...]

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Chevrolet Camaro gunning for Detroit’s muscle car sales leader

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Industry News

Earlier this year, General Motors officially went back to selling the Chevrolet Camaro after ending production of the sports car in 2002. With a new design, more power and a strong heritage, the Chevrolet Camaro is speeding past the Ford Mustang to become Detroit’s muscle car sales leader.
The new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro outsold the new [...]

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Abu Dhabi gets Nissan GT-R police patrol car

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Nissan

We’ve seen BMW police cars, Lamborghini police cars and Ferrari police cars, but nothing had us prepared for a Nissan GT-R police car.
Abu Dhabi police has just unveiled their new 485-hp Nissan GT-R police car that will patrol the streets.
There are not many details available about the Nissan GT-R police car but we thought the [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to offer more surprises, convertible and Black Series on the way?

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

We reported last week that the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG may spawn a smaller sports car that will compete against the likes of the Porsche 911. According to a senior source that spoke with AutoCar, the car is already in planning.
“Mercedes’ management has been very supportive of AMG’s efforts in developing the SLS,” the senior [...]

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Report or Rumor: Hardcore Ferrari 599 GT0 coming to the Geneva in 2010

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari

We’ve been hearing rumors about a hardcore version of the 599 GTB Fiorano for some time now. According to Autogespot, the rumors may in fact be true. The publication reports that the car, known as the 599 GTO, will pay homage to the legendary 250 GTO of the 1960s.
Power is said to come from a [...]

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Subaru 086A version of Toyota FT-86 to be larger with more power

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Subaru, Toyota

Toyota and Subaru are both preparing to launch their new rear-wheel-drive sports cars. While both will be built as a result of a collaboration between Fuji Heavy Industries and Toyota Motor Corp, Inside Line has learned that the Subaru version will be slightly larger and faster than Toyota’s FT-86.
Due out in 2011, the Subaru version [...]