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- Spy Shots: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spotted Again in Detroit
- New 2012 Ford B-MAX Opens Up to Us, Shows its Sliding Doors
- Powerplay: Audi Unleashes New TT RS Plus Coupe and Roadster with 360-Horses
- Opel and Vauxhall Refute Wall Street Report as “Speculation”
- SCOOP: The Not so New Opel Astra Sedan Takes Shape
- Mazda Records US$1.3 Billion Loss, “Actively” Seeks Partner
- Infiniti Brings us a Behind the Scenes Video of the M Hybrid vs Porsche Panamera Spot
- New Vauxhall Combo Goes on Sale in the UK, will Come to North America as a Ram
- Karma is, Indeed, a Bitch: Toyota Yaris Driver gets what he Deserves
- Aston Martin Cygnet: Project Kahn Tries to Make Something Out of Nothing
- Facelifted 2012 Seat Exeo Sedan and ST Arrive in the UK
- 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Priced at $76,895 in the States, See How it Compares against its Rivals
- New Smart Fortwo Edition Sharpred Brings Out its Darker Side
- Nissan SUV Slams Stationary Honda Civic that was Getting Ready to Street Race [NSFW]
- Toyota Ramps up Production of Highlander SUV and Corolla at its U.S. Plants
- Nissan Asks Fans to Help Tune the Ultimate 370Z Coupe; How Would You Upgrade it?
- New 2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Edition adds Some Bling
- Cadillac's CTS-V Coupe Racecar Enters the Virtual World as it Joins iRacing
- Meet the Final Production Version of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato
- This is it: The New Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon
- All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Breaks Cover, Lineup will Include a Plug-in Hybrid Variant
| Spy Shots: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spotted Again in Detroit Posted: 09 Feb 2012 06:18 PM PST  An associate of one of our spy photographers stumbled upon a camouflaged Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback at a gas station in Detroit on Wednesday morning. The Italian compact model was covered in what looks like a matte black vinyl wrap with all Alfa Romeo logos hidden. Now, before you jump to the wrong conclusions, let us tell you that this isn't the first time we've seen the Giulietta in the States. In fact, back in 2010, a whole truckload of Giuliettas was snagged on a Michigan freeway heading towards the Chrysler Group's headquarters in Auburn Hills. For all we know, this may be one of the leftovers. Read more »
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| New 2012 Ford B-MAX Opens Up to Us, Shows its Sliding Doors Posted: 09 Feb 2012 04:55 PM PST  Ford continues the slow strip tease of its all-new B-MAX small MPV prior to the production model's grand premier at the 82nd Geneva International Auto Salon in the beginning of March. This time we get a full-blown photo of the B-MAX's innovative hinged front doors and sliding rear doors that integrate the central body pillars, which Ford called "Easy Access Doors". The design allows for 1.5-metre (close to 5 feet) wide unobstructed openings on either side of the B-segment multi-activity vehicle. Read more »
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| Powerplay: Audi Unleashes New TT RS Plus Coupe and Roadster with 360-Horses Posted: 09 Feb 2012 04:23 PM PST  Evidently, every little bit of power matters for Audi, which has just lifted the covers off a new version of the TT RS featuring some subtle mechanical and styling upgrades. The new model is called the TT RS Plus and will be available in both Coupe and Roadster formats. At the heart of the new flagship TT lies a modestly beefed up version of the regular RS' 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that gains 20PS (20bhp) more power and 15Nm (11.06 lb-ft) more torque lifting output to 360PS (355bhp) and 465Nm (342.97 lb-ft). A new sound flap promises to improve the five-pot's aural beat.
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| Opel and Vauxhall Refute Wall Street Report as “Speculation” Posted: 09 Feb 2012 03:37 PM PST  GM regained the title of the world's number one automotive group in 2011, but its European division losses must have surely dampened the celebrations. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reported this week that General Motors is losing its patience with Opel and Vauxhall after their fourth quarter losses and wants to make deeper cuts – and fast. The newspaper cited an unnamed GM source as saying that "if Opel is going to get fixed, it is going to get fixed now and cuts are going to get deep." Read more »
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| SCOOP: The Not so New Opel Astra Sedan Takes Shape Posted: 09 Feb 2012 02:45 PM PST  Opel may have been responsible for the development of the Astra being the first to launch the five-door hatchback, Sports Tourer station wagon and three-door GTC variants amongst GM's global brands, but there's one body style it will be the last to get and that's the four-door sedan model. The Astra sedan essentially made its debut as the new Buick Excelle GT in China back in the summer of 2010 followed by the North American 2012 Buick Verano at last year's Detroit Motor Show.
The automaker's engineers covered the rear end, but from what we can tell, the only differences with the Buick models concern the tail lamp graphics and possibly the removal of the chrome eyebrows to create a more three-dimensional look, along with a differen license plate holder and the incorporation of a spoiler lip to the boot. Read more »
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| Mazda Records US$1.3 Billion Loss, “Actively” Seeks Partner Posted: 09 Feb 2012 02:06 PM PST  Last week, Mazda forecast a net loss of 100 billion yen (US$1.29 billion) for the fiscal year that ends March 31 and a 2 percent drop in its global sales, to 1.25 million units. This is the fourth year in a row than Mazda records negative results and it's also the company's second biggest loss in the last 11 years after the US$2.0 billion damage it posted in the previous fiscal year that ended in March 2011. Read more »
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| Infiniti Brings us a Behind the Scenes Video of the M Hybrid vs Porsche Panamera Spot Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:30 PM PST  Remember how Infiniti's M Hybrid beat the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid in a quarter mile duel for a new commercial that aired last month? Well now, the Japanese carmaker is gining a behind-the-scenes look at what went on during the filming of the spot. Aside from seeing the M Hybrid burning some rubber the only other interesting bit in this video is the blacked out Mercedes-Benz ML film car - which, of course, goes unmentioned by Infiniti. Watch the two-and-a-half minute long clip after the break. Read more »
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| New Vauxhall Combo Goes on Sale in the UK, will Come to North America as a Ram Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:05 PM PST  The latest generation of the Fiat Doblo van has the fairly unique (but not sole) distinction of being offered more or less unchanged by several different auto brands. These include Opel and its sister company in the UK, Vauxhall, and starting from early 2013, the Chrysler Group's Ram Truck division will also offer the van in North America. For the time being though, Vauxhall has launched sales of the New Combo in Britain. The light commercial vehicle is available with a choice of four diesel units ranging from a 1.3-liter CDTi with 89bhp (90PS) to a 2.0-liter CDTi delivering 133bhp (135PS). Read more »
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| Karma is, Indeed, a Bitch: Toyota Yaris Driver gets what he Deserves Posted: 09 Feb 2012 12:31 PM PST  Don't you just hate it when another driver won't let you merge into traffic or cross a road even though he or she won't move on more than a car's length? Of course you do which is why we're going to assume that you'll find the following video staring the driver of a previous generation Toyota Yaris hatchback extremely rewarding... Read more »
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| Aston Martin Cygnet: Project Kahn Tries to Make Something Out of Nothing Posted: 09 Feb 2012 12:08 PM PST  There are plenty of reasons not to buy into Aston Martin's cover up of the Toyota iQ, but if you have already paid twice or perhaps even three times as much for a cooler grille and a luxed up interior and still aren't happy about the way the Cygnet looks and sounds, Project Kahn has some select upgrades for you. On the outside, the British tuner fits the Cygnet with its own alloy wheels that are available in various colors (size 17-in. up front and 18-in. at the back), a new set of brake calipers finished in heat resistant paint, again in whatever color the customer wants, and bespoke exhaust tail pipes. Read more »
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| Facelifted 2012 Seat Exeo Sedan and ST Arrive in the UK Posted: 09 Feb 2012 11:32 AM PST  We first saw the mildly updated for 2012, Seat Exeo, at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show and now both the sedan and ST station wagon variants of the previous generation Audi A4-based model are available for order in the United Kingdom. Prices start from £19,480 RRP (recommended price on the road) for the base sedan model fitted with an 118bhp (120PS) 2.0-liter turbo diesel. Other engine options include two more 2.0-liter TDI diesels with 141bhp (143PS) or 168bhp (170PS) and a 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged petrol with 208bhp (211PS). Read more »
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| 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Priced at $76,895 in the States, See How it Compares against its Rivals Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:07 PM PST  Have US$76,895 to spare? For that coin, you can get in the brand new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe, which is the initial model of the Bavarian firm's sports saloon that arrives in the U.S. showrooms early this summer. The 640i Gran Coupe is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six gasoline engine delivering 315hp at 5,800 to 6,000 rpm and 330 lb-ft of peak torque on stream between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. Power channeled to the rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. Read more »
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| New Smart Fortwo Edition Sharpred Brings Out its Darker Side Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:06 AM PST  "Sharpred" is the name of the latest special edition model from Smart and will be available this May in a limited run of 1,800 examples as a Coupé and as a Cabrio with either a 70bhp (52kW) mhd petrol engine or an 82bhp (62kW) petrol unit. What separates the Sharpred from its lesser Fortwo siblings is the two-tone color theme with the main body and 15-inch alloy wheels painted in black and the Tridion safety cell and door mirror housings finished in a contrasting red color. Read more »
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| Nissan SUV Slams Stationary Honda Civic that was Getting Ready to Street Race [NSFW] Posted: 09 Feb 2012 08:59 AM PST  We're not saying it can't happen, but the last thing you expect to see on an open road at night is two motionless vehicles occupying both regular lanes. Is it that difficult to see that this is something extremely dangerous for all parties involved? Apparently, the answer is yes… Too bad these drivers had to find out the hard way when an unrelated Nissan SUV slammed into a Honda Civic hatchback that was standing still revving its engine as the owner was preparing to race another Civic on an unnamed road in Tampa, Florida. The person who uploaded the video said that despite the severity of the crash, -fortunately- no one was hurt. You can watch the accident as it happened in the clip that follows after the break (beware; foul language). Read more »
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| Toyota Ramps up Production of Highlander SUV and Corolla at its US. Plants Posted: 09 Feb 2012 08:36 AM PST  After the natural disasters that crippled its production in 2011, Toyota is pulling ahead with a new plan to make up for the lost ground. This week, the number one Japanese automaker announced that it will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV at its Princeton, Indiana plant from late 2013. Read more »
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| Nissan Asks Fans to Help Tune the Ultimate 370Z Coupe; How Would You Upgrade it? Posted: 09 Feb 2012 08:12 AM PST  For the past decade or so, the 350Z and its successor, the 370Z, have offered mainstream buyers with a regular budget in many markets around the world the opportunity to own a fine-tuned and powerful rear-wheel drive sports car without breaking the bank. Nissan is now reaching over to the same crowd to help create the ultimate Z car with the launch of "Project Z" that was announced today at the Chicago Auto Show where the Japanese company also unveiled the de-fanged 2013MY 370Z facelift.
"Together we'll create a vehicle that expands on the already outstanding performance and style of the Nissan 370Z with a balance of street and track ready modification," said Jon Brancheau, vice president of Nissan Marketing, NNA. Read more »
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| New 2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Edition adds Some Bling Posted: 09 Feb 2012 07:41 AM PST  Along with the snazzy Track'ster concept study, Kia also revealed a new range-topping version of its Optima sedan called the SX Limited at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The SX Limited, which as you may recall was teased through Kia's Super Bowl XLVI commercial this past Sunday, is based on the 274-horsepower turbocharged Optima SX adding a little bling to the mix with new 18-inch chromed alloy wheels, a chrome-accented rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights and red front-brake calipers. Read more »
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| Cadillac's CTS-V Coupe Racecar Enters the Virtual World as it Joins iRacing Posted: 09 Feb 2012 07:01 AM PST  More and more automakers are looking to promote their vehicles to a younger and typically affluent crowd through popular racing games. Today we learn that GM's Team Cadillac Racing has collaborated with iRacing.com, which is one of the most popular online motorsports games, offering players the chance to drive a virtual version of the CTS-V Coupe racer. Read more »
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| Meet the Final Production Version of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato Posted: 09 Feb 2012 06:34 AM PST  Aston Martin has released the first official images of the final production version of its new limited run V12 Zagato that we first laid eyes on as a concept in both road going and racing flavors at last year's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy The new V12 Zagato will make its world premiere at the 2012 Kuwait Concours d' Elegance next week with its European debut to take place at the Geneva Salon in early March. As the name suggest, it was designed as the ultimate Vantage by Italian coachbuilder Zagato to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first partnership with Aston Martin, the 1962 DB4GT Zagato. Read more »
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| This is it: The New Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Posted: 09 Feb 2012 05:56 AM PST  We've been hearing rumors about the possibility of GM adding a third body style to the range of its Chevrolet Cruze for quite some time now. Well, there's no need to speculate any longer as this morning, the Detroit automaker officially revealed the all-new Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon ahead of its global premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show early next month. Read more »
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| All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Breaks Cover, Lineup will Include a Plug-in Hybrid Variant Posted: 09 Feb 2012 05:33 AM PST  Just a little over two months after Mitsubishi teased the new Outlander with the second iteration of its Concept PX-MiEV at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese company lifted the wraps off the production model that will make its world premiere at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show in early March. Even though we only get a single picture from Mitsubishi, it's easy to see that the all-new Outlander is almost a carbon copy of the PX-MiEV II right down to the design of the alloy wheels. This doesn't mean that there aren't differences over the study but that they are limited to details such as the conventional headlamp units, exterior mirrors and door handles while Mitsubishi also added a pair of fog lamps up front. Read more »
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