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- Patent Scoop: Is Toyota Readying Sports Version of the iQ?
- Toyota Debuts New 2012 Camry Sedan in Australia [52 Photos]
- Mythbuster: Are Modern Truck and Car Emissions Comparable to that of Lawn Blowers? [Video]
- Ford Mustang GT Does Not Have Wings, Plunges from the Third Story of Swiss Parking Garage
- Rumors: Toyota Readying a Supercharged Version of the GT 86?
- Marchionne Says 2013 Dodge Dart will be Certified at 40mpg, will get 9-Speed Auto
- Dan Akerson Says GM is “Like Communist China in the ‘60s”, Starts Cultural Revolution by Laying off White-Collar Workers
- Nissan Juke-R Video No10: Time for a Shakedown and Testing
- NSFW: Gisele Spends Some Time in a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe [Parts 1 & 2]
- Rinspeed Shows “Dock+Go” EV Extending Range Add-On Concept Ahead of the Geneva Salon
- SPIED: Mystery Peugeot 5008 Prototype Caught Out on the Snow
- This is What Happens when You Get Cocky with a BMW X3 at the Beach [Video]
- 2012 Renault Laguna Coupe Receives Subtle Updates Plus New Diesel Engine
- Vorsteiner Enhances its BMW X5M Aero Package
- Audi's El Clásico: A1 Real Madrid CF vs A1 F.C. Barcelona
- Court-Appointed Administrator Wants Saab Restructuring Process Terminated
- Report: GM to Unveil New Buick Encore Crossover and Two Chevy Concepts at the Detroit Show
- Taiwan's Luxgen Launches its First Sedan Model, the Luxgen5 [Videos and Gallery]
- Smart to Debut For-Us Small Pickup Concept at the Detroit Motor Show
- Report: 2013 Subaru BRZ Prices to Start from Around $24,000 in the U.S.
- BMW Group Reports Record Global Sales in November, Targets 1.6 Million Deliveries in 2011
| Patent Scoop: Is Toyota Readying Sports Version of the iQ? Posted: 07 Dec 2011 06:22 PM PST  During the world premiere of the new Toyota 86 sports coupe at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the firm's global President Akio Toyoda made it crystal clear that his company is committed to produce more 'fun-to-drive' cars in the near future. But don't take it from us, read what Toyoda said: "Today it is said that young people have little interest in cars as there are much more interesting things. As an automobile maker, I find this quite frustrating. It is for this reason that we are committed to making cars that will evoke this feeling of 'fun to drive, again' in as many people as possible. This is Toyota's declaration."
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| Toyota Debuts New 2012 Camry Sedan in Australia [52 Photos] Posted: 07 Dec 2011 05:32 PM PST  Toyota continues its global roll out of the seventh-generation of its Camry sedan with the Australian launch. The down-under version of Toyota's bestseller is identical to the North American model sans for the interior fabrics, colour, and trim as well as the steering and suspension settings that were adapted for the local market. The Australian Camry is produced in Melbourne with the factory being heavily dependent on exports, mainly to the Middle East region. "Camry will be a significant contributor to the Australian and Victorian economies, and holds the key to a strong future for the local automotive sector," said Toyota Australia senior executive director sales and marketing, David Buttner. Read more »
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| Mythbuster: Are Modern Truck and Car Emissions Comparable to that of Lawn Blowers? [Video] Posted: 07 Dec 2011 04:40 PM PST  With government agencies enforcing stricter emission regulations every year and auto manufacturers doing their best to prove that their cars are as eco-friendly as possible, hyperbole is part of the game. A common saying is that the modern cars are cleaner than lawn equipment and that the carbon dioxide emissions they release are actually lower than that present in the air that comes into the combustion chamber.
The diminutive Fiat is powered by a 1.4-liter four with 100HP, while the big and menacing-looking Raptor sports a 411HP 6.2-liter V8. Read more »
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| Ford Mustang GT Does Not Have Wings, Plunges from the Third Story of Swiss Parking Garage Posted: 07 Dec 2011 04:40 PM PST  An unnamed 24-year old driver of a new Ford Mustang 5.0 GT from Switzerland turned a humdrum parking job into a life-threatening situation when he went through the concrete wall of the third story of a parking garage in the Swiss city of Lugano on Monday. The car fell from a height of around 15 meters (approx. 50 feet) before it came crashing down to the ground on some protective metal bars and a small tree. Miraculously, the young man suffered only minor bruises and abrasions from the plunge and was released from the hospital he had been taken in. Read more »
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| Rumors: Toyota Readying a Supercharged Version of the GT 86? Posted: 07 Dec 2011 02:47 PM PST  Toyota has repeatedly stressed that the GT 86 was developed as a pure, fun and easy to drive rear-wheel drive sports car, ignoring the horsepower race and concentrating instead on honing every detail of the chassis set-up. In fact, the Japanese carmaker was so determined to stay true to its promise that it even included drift tests in its development program. The production model is said to have an estimated 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). Read more »
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| Marchionne Says 2013 Dodge Dart will be Certified at 40mpg, will get 9-Speed Auto Posted: 07 Dec 2011 01:54 PM PST  The Chrysler Group gave us our first taste of its sporty looking all-new 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan on Tuesday with the release of a teaser photo gallery and the initial data on the car's specifications. The Dart may prove to be one of the most important models in Dodge's recent history not only because it is the first Chrysler product to be based upon a Fiat architecture and in particular, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but also because CEO Sergio Marchionne told Reuters that he believes its fuel efficiency will be certified at "40 mpg or more by the end of the month".
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2011 01:08 PM PST  Last month, General Motors posted a third-quarter profit of $1.7 billion US. Not bad for a company that, only just two years ago, was almost bankrupt and was saved thanks to a massive government bailout. Yet its aim is to reduce costs and increase profits even more. GM representative Jay Cooney told the Detroit News: "GM is continually seeking ways to improve our operating performance and reduce complexity to deliver a world-class cost structure and profit margins." Read more »
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| Nissan Juke-R Video No10: Time for a Shakedown and Testing Posted: 07 Dec 2011 12:48 PM PST  Nissan's quest for Youtube views continues with the 10th installment of its web-based video series that follows the development of the most awesome and powerful Juke made to date, the GT-R-powered Juke R project car. Having done showing us the styling aspects and the building process of the Juke-R, the Japanese firm is now focusing on the fine-tuning and the testing of the 485-horsepower crossover on the track. Read more »
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| NSFW: Gisele Spends Some Time in a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe [Parts 1 & 2] Posted: 07 Dec 2011 01:11 PM PST  The first thing most of our readers [sic…] may notice about this video is that the featured Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is equipped with an automatic transmission. Do we really need to tell you what else your eyes will rest upon after that? And oh, it's probably a good idea to tell you that both videos are somewhat NSFW (probable less about Work, more about Wife). If staged clips about girls taking a ride in a fast car is your kind of thing, all you have to do is follow the jump to watch Gisele and her ride in the automatic Caddy. Read more »
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| Rinspeed Shows “Dock+Go” EV Extending Range Add-On Concept Ahead of the Geneva Salon Posted: 07 Dec 2011 11:31 AM PST  Rinspeed is a Swiss-based automobile manufacturer and tuning designer with a very vivid imagination. Although it produces "normal" tuning products like the 600HP Porsche 911 Turbo, it is projects like the James Bond-like submersible Lotus Elise or the BamBoo EV study that are its hallmark.
The idea behind its creation was born out of most electric vehicles' problem: their restricted range. Although any EV can serve as a basis, Rinspeed chose the electric Smart ForTwo for displaying its solution. Read more »
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| SPIED: Mystery Peugeot 5008 Prototype Caught Out on the Snow Posted: 07 Dec 2011 11:09 AM PST  Our scoop photographers have snagged a prototype of the Peugeot 5008 minivan while testing on the snow-covered roads of Germany. The only visible differences between the production version of the 5008 and the test car seen here are the prototype's widened front and rear fenders. Read more »
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| This is What Happens when You Get Cocky with a BMW X3 at the Beach [Video] Posted: 07 Dec 2011 11:44 AM PST  Would you believe us if we told you that the BMW X3 SUV and the sea don't mix? Well, actually, some people need to find that out the hard way. The owner of a murdered-out, first generation BMW X3 mistook the Bavarian model for a
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| 2012 Renault Laguna Coupe Receives Subtle Updates Plus New Diesel Engine Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:06 AM PST  As the year is nearing to its end, Renault is certainly busy churning out one update after another. Following the refreshed Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs and the new Floride edition of its Megane Cabriolet, it was time for the Laguna Coupe to receive a mid-life facelift three years after its initial launch. The "Collection 2012" Laguna Coupe made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show and it has received some minor updates, such as new LED daytime running lights and 17-inch diamond-effect alloy wheels fitted as standard. Read more »
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| Vorsteiner Enhances its BMW X5M Aero Package Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:51 AM PST  Owners of the BMW X5M already have plenty of choices when it comes to improving the styling and/or the dynamics of the V8-powered SUV, but the tuning industry never goes to sleep. Vorsteiner has just enhanced its existing styling package for the Bavarian crossover with a new rear diffuser made out of carbon fiber. Other aerodynamic components available from Vorsteiner for the X5M include a vented hood and an add-on front apron. Read more »
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| Audi's El Clásico: A1 Real Madrid CF vs A1 F.C. Barcelona Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:06 AM PST  The countdown for one of the most important and publicized football matches of the year, the first El Clásico of the season between Real Madrid and Barcelona, has begun. On Saturday, December 10, the two Spanish football teams will face each other for the 216th time (including UEFA, Super Cup and Copa del Rey matches). But before we see the two teams on the field, Audi's marketing time wanted to give fans an automotive perspective of the match with a special spot titled "La pasión vuelve a dejar huella". The video shows two Audi A1 hatchbacks dressed in the colors and liveries of Real Madrid and Barcelona battling it off on the tarmac. You can watch the duel in the video after the break. Read more »
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| Court-Appointed Administrator Wants Saab Restructuring Process Terminated Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:32 AM PST  Less than 24 hours after General Motors stated once again, that it will veto any plan that includes a Chinese company acquiring a stake in Saab, the Swedish carmaker received more bad news. Guy Lofalk, the court-appointed administrator who oversees Saab's restructuring, announced that he will apply for a termination of the voluntary reorganization of Saab Automobile and its two subsidiaries with the Vanersborg District Court in Sweden. Read more »
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| Report: GM to Unveil New Buick Encore Crossover and Two Chevy Concepts at the Detroit Show Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:53 AM PST  As we're nearing closer to the 2012 edition of the North American International Auto Show [NAIAS], more details are coming out on the new models that will make their debut in the city of Detroit. Last week, General Motors told us that it is preparing four-world premieres for Detroit including the 2013 Cadillac ATS premium sports sedan, but declined to elaborate on the other vehicles. However, the Detroit Free Press is reporting today that GM spokeswoman Stephanie Rice said that the other three world premieres will be a "global production Buick crossover" and two never before-seen Chevrolet concepts. Read more »
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| Taiwan's Luxgen Launches its First Sedan Model, the Luxgen5 [Videos and Gallery] Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:27 AM PST  Mazda isn't the only automaker to use its name as a designation for its model series. Taiwan's aspiring new automotive brand Luxgen has adopted the same nomenclature for its range of models that has now been expanded with its first ever four-door sedan, the Luxgen5 that joins the Luxgen7 MPV and Luxgen7 SUV. The newly revealed Luxgen5 is the production version of the Neora EV concept study that was exhibited at the Auto Shanghai 2011 in China earlier this year.
According to Luxgen, the four-door model has been created for global markets in mind since its inception. The chassis has been designed with the support of US engineering analysts Altair, while the car was tested by UK safety organization Mira to meet the chassis configuration requirements of local and overseas markets. Read more »
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| Smart to Debut For-Us Small Pickup Concept at the Detroit Motor Show Posted: 07 Dec 2011 06:39 AM PST  One company that you would never think would consider building a pickup truck is Smart. Yet the Mercedes-Benz-owned maker of the ForTwo city car plans to present a small pickup truck-like concept named the For-Us at the coming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. "We at Smart love pickups – if they are small on the outside, large on the inside, very safe and extremely comfortable," said Smart CEO, Annete Winkler. "With the Smart For-Us a petrol station is no longer required!" Read more »
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| Report: 2013 Subaru BRZ Prices to Start from Around $24,000 in the U.S. Posted: 07 Dec 2011 06:26 AM PST  According to Motor Trend's newly appointed editor-in-chief Ed Loh who spoke to Subaru representatives during the first media drive of the 2013 BRZ in Japan, the rear wheel drive sports coupe will be available in the States in two flavors, the Premium and the Limited, and similar pricing to the Impreza WRX. Subaru's people told Loh that they estimate the base BRZ Premium to start in the States from around US$24,000 (€17,900), and the better equipped BRZ Limited from approximately US$27,000 (€20,150).
The current 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata with a 167HP 2.0L engine stickers for US$23,190 (€17,300) while the 2011 RX-8 with a 232HP rotary unit for US$26,795 (€20,000). Read more »
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| BMW Group Reports Record Global Sales in November, Targets 1.6 Million Deliveries in 2011 Posted: 07 Dec 2011 05:42 AM PST  November proved to be another successful month for the BMW Group as global sales of the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands rose to 138,978 vehicles, an increase of 7.7% over the previous year (129,001). This was the German group's best November sales month ever. From the beginning of the year, global sales of the BMW Group climbed to 1,510,862 units, 14.5% more than in the same period last year (1,319,808) and another new record for the company. Read more »
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