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- Jaguar Shows Frankfurt-Bound C-X16 "Production Concept" Sports Car
- U-Spy: Audi Q7 Pickup Truck is the Real Deal
- SCOOP: Jaguar Preparing Hardcore XKR-S Convertible
- Polk Reports BMW, Mercedes and Lexus Losing Large Luxury Sedan Market Share to Audi, Jaguar and Porsche
- Car Spotting: Mini-Brabus Smart with SLR-Like Nose
- BMW Spices up 2012MY X5 and X6 Crossovers with New Special Editions, Colors and Options
- Time Waster of the Day: Russian Car and Motorcycle Accidents
- New Lotus Evora GTE Concept and Exige Matte Black Final Edition to Debut at Pebble Beach
- Lexus Updates IS Sedan, Convertible and IS-F for 2012 Model Year
- Fiat May Miss 500’s North America Sales Target in 2011 Due to Delays in Store Openings
- 2013 Lexus GS350 Scooped Virtually Undisguised in China
- Hennessey’s 1,200HP Venom GT Heading to Pebble Beach Festival
- Made in the USA: Weak Dollar Boosts Local Production
- SPIED: All-New 2013 Dodge Viper Development Continues
- A Tribute to Enzo Ferrari
- Saab Ditches Frankfurt Motor Show as Debt Concerns Mount
- Report: GM Seriously Considering but has Not Yet Decided on Production of Cadillac Converj Coupe
- Opel Promises to Wow Frankfurt Crowds with a Mystery Sports Concept
- New Eterniti Luxury Brand to Launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show
- Hyundai Introduces New 76.4mpg i20 Blue in Britain
| Jaguar Shows Frankfurt-Bound C-X16 "Production Concept" Sports Car Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:22 PM PDT  This is the first official image or rather sketch of the all-new Jaguar C-X16 study which will make its world premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13. The British automaker describes the C-X16 as a "production concept" adding that it is a "precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology". Read more »
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| U-Spy: Audi Q7 Pickup Truck is the Real Deal Posted: 16 Aug 2011 04:47 PM PDT  A little over a month ago, we showed you a photo of a two-door Audi Q7 Pickup Truck, wondering at the same time if the picture was real or the result of some handy digital manipulation.
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| SCOOP: Jaguar Preparing Hardcore XKR-S Convertible Posted: 16 Aug 2011 04:24 PM PDT  Confirming earlier rumors that Jaguar is readying an open-top version of its spiciest XK model to date, our spy shooters snagged pictures of a prototype version of the upcoming XKR-S Convertible put through its paces on the Nürburgring race track. The XKR-S Coupe was revealed at the 2011 Geneva Salon this past March. Predictably, the convertible model will sport the same styling modifications and performance upgrades as the coupe. Read more »
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| Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:28 PM PDT  In the large luxury sedan stakes, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus have been the long-time leaders. Five years ago, each brand's flagship model – the 7-Series, the S-Class and the LS – collectively owned 82% of the U.S. market and Merc's offering could claim 30% of that. Between June 2010 and May of this year, however, their collective market share has dwindled some 68% while that of three newer models have grown. There's the Audi A8, up 5% and the Jaguar XJ, up 12%. Both of these models could claim next to nothing of the market when they were launched but now look at them. Read more »
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| Car Spotting: Mini-Brabus Smart with SLR-Like Nose Posted: 16 Aug 2011 02:55 PM PDT  For a great number of reasons and after the initial enthusiasm wore off, the Smart Fortwo never really picked up momentum in North America. Nevertheless, the Lilliputian model that began life as the brainchild of the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Swatch Group, the late Nicolas George Hayek who passed away last year, continues to draw attention on the road. Read more »
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| BMW Spices up 2012MY X5 and X6 Crossovers with New Special Editions, Colors and Options Posted: 16 Aug 2011 02:03 PM PDT  This autumn will see BMW launching the 2012 model year versions of its popular X5 and X6 crossovers. Highlights include the introduction of new special edition models, additional equipment options, new exterior colors and an expanded choice of light alloy wheels. Furthermore, the 2012MY X5 xDrive30d will be available with BMW's BluePerformance technology helping it fully meet the requirements of Europe's even stricter EU6 exhaust emissions standards. Read more »
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| Time Waster of the Day: Russian Car and Motorcycle Accidents Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:47 PM PDT  If you enjoyed the compilation of automobile and motorcycle related incidents that took place in numerous countries around Asia and which we brought to you on Tuesday, here's another assembly of crashes, this time from Russia. Read more »
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| New Lotus Evora GTE Concept and Exige Matte Black Final Edition to Debut at Pebble Beach Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:18 PM PDT  Lotus will hold the world premiere of the Evora GTE Road Car Concept at the McCall's Motorworks Revival event tomorrow, August 17, at Pebble Beach. The road-going concept is inspired by the Evora GTE racecar, which has been developed to participate in endurance races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in the newly formed GTE category. Read more »
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| Lexus Updates IS Sedan, Convertible and IS-F for 2012 Model Year Posted: 16 Aug 2011 11:55 AM PDT  Following on from the recent announcement on the 2012 IS-F in Europe, Lexus has released details on the mildly updated IS series for the North American market. The three iterations of the IS series, which include the sedan, convertible and the high-performance IS-F, remain virtually unchanged for the new model year as the upgrades are limited to color and equipment features. Read more »
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| Fiat May Miss 500’s North America Sales Target in 2011 Due to Delays in Store Openings Posted: 16 Aug 2011 11:24 AM PDT  Fiat's 500 sales in North America will likely fall short of the initial target of 50,000 units in 2011, because of the delays in opening new stores. Currently, the brand has opened 100 out of the 130 stores planned for the US this year. The Italian company chose to open new stores instead of using the existing Chrysler dealer network, in order to differentiate its niche product. However, the original plan, which called for most delaers to be operational by February, failed since at that time only about a dozen were ready. Read more »
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| 2013 Lexus GS350 Scooped Virtually Undisguised in China Posted: 16 Aug 2011 11:09 AM PDT  We are less than 48 hours away from Lexus' world premiere of the new generation of its premium mid-size sedan, the 2013 GS, but China's Autohome news site has nabbed the most revealing shots of the car to date. Essentially, the only parts of the 2013 GS that are covered are the front and rear Lexus logos. The car pictured here sports the GS 350 AWD badge at the rear, which means it is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that transfers power to all four wheels. Read more »
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| Hennessey’s 1,200HP Venom GT Heading to Pebble Beach Festival Posted: 16 Aug 2011 10:37 AM PDT  Hennessey Performance, the creator of some of the world's most powerful cars such as the Cadillac V1000 CTS-V Coupe, will hold the U.S. debut of its 1,200HP Venom GT supercar tomorrow, August 17, at the McCall's Motorworks Revival during the Pebble Beach festival. It will be the first official appearance of the Venom GT in the U.S. after its overseas debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in UK last month (where it scared a Bugatti Veyron SuperSports). Read more »
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| Made in the USA: Weak Dollar Boosts Local Production Posted: 16 Aug 2011 09:34 AM PDT  The US dollar has been dropping relative to other currencies including the Euro and the Yen, hitting a historically low level compared to the last 30 years. This means that imported goods of all kinds, including automobiles, are now more expensive in the States. However, on the other hand, the weak dollar has made US exports cheaper and therefore more competitive in the rest of the world. This is especially good news for US car manufactures notes Edmunds.com analyst Michelle Krebs: "The weak dollar is good for manufacturers in the US, whether they're the Big Three of German or whatever, because they can export at an advantage". Read more »
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| SPIED: All-New 2013 Dodge Viper Development Continues Posted: 16 Aug 2011 09:17 AM PDT  Last time we brought you news on the next generation of the highly anticipated Dodge Viper sports cars, the Chrysler Group had uploaded a humorous photo of the new snake dressed up like a Motorhome on its Facebook page.
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| Posted: 16 Aug 2011 08:48 AM PDT  August 14 marked the 23rd anniversary of the death of Enzo Ferrari. The man who founded Ferrari was, according to some, a difficult man to deal with, as ingenious people usually tend to be. But no one ever questioned his passion about racing and his dedication to the company he founded in 1947. His life was long and complicated –so we'll just write a few words for the man who founded the company that built some of the finest supercars the world has ever seen. Read more »
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| Saab Ditches Frankfurt Motor Show as Debt Concerns Mount Posted: 16 Aug 2011 08:00 AM PDT  In a move that was more or less anticipated after the recent plague of problems, Saab today announced that it will not be present at the most prestigious automotive event of the year, the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. "Presence at the show requires resources that Saab are currently allocating towards the restart of production in Trollhattan," said a posting on the Swedish firm's official blog. "Whilst it would be desireable to be at the show to help further Saab's global presence, it is not considered an appropriate use of resources at this time." Read more »
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| Report: GM Seriously Considering but has Not Yet Decided on Production of Cadillac Converj Coupe Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:24 AM PDT  When Cadillac unveiled its Converj concept at the Detroit Motor Show in 2009, it drew a lot of attention thanks to its cutting-edge styling and equally impressive hardware as it was powered by the firm's Voltec hybrid system that comprises of a 16 Kw, T-shaped battery pack and a four-cylinder gasoline engine range extender A production version would be a perfect "halo" car for the brand: stylish and at the same time eco-friendly. Recently, word got out that Cadillac gave the green light for the production version of the Converj and that the company had awarded a production contract to A123 Systems for the development of the Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries to be used in future electric vehicles. Read more »
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| Opel Promises to Wow Frankfurt Crowds with a Mystery Sports Concept Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:52 AM PDT  General Motor's Opel / Vauxhall division revealed today that it will pull the wraps off a brand new concept study at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The European automaker did not disclose any specific details simply stating the experimental car will explore "a new interpretation of 'driving fun'" and "emphasise the company's passion for driver-focused vehicles", adding that it will "wow the press and public with its level of innovation." Read more »
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| New Eterniti Luxury Brand to Launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:13 AM PDT  The upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show will not only see the world premiere of many new production vehicles and concept studies, but it will also play host to the launch of a new luxury car brand called Eterniti Motors. There isn't much information going around the brand other that it is a niche company based in London and that its launch vehicle will be the Hemera SUV, a first glimpse of which we get to see through an official rendering and a teaser video. Read more »
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| Hyundai Introduces New 76.4mpg i20 Blue in Britain Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:45 AM PDT  After the launch of the i10 Blue at the beginning of the year, Hyundai is doubling its eco-friendly offerings in the UK's small car segment with the addition of the i20 Blue to its lineup. The i20 Blue combines the standard model's 1.4-liter CRDi turbo diesel engine delivering 90-horsepower with Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling resistance tires, rear suspension under cover and rear wheel deflectors. Read more »
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