Mercedes has just released images and details of the third generation of its volume SUV, the ML-Class. Riding on an all new chassis, engine options will initially be limited to three more entry-level powerplants. The entry level ML250 Bluetec will be motivated by a 2.1-liter diesel 4-cylinder with 204-hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, although...
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Volkswagen has officially announced pricing for the 2012 Beetle. Pricing will start at $18,995 for the base model equipped with a 170-hp, 2.5-liter five cylinder engine ($19,765 including $770 in destination charges). The Beetle is capable of 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway when equipped with the standard five-speed manual transmission. The 2.0-liter 200-hp...
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The legendary Unimog has been a Mercedes-Benz workhorse for the past 60 years—a truly rugged, no-frills vehicle that can go anywhere and do anything with neither affluence nor pretension. This Bizarro-World lime-green concept? Not so much. Mercedes-Benz unveiled this crazy Unimog concept as a symbol of what might happen for the next 60, with LED...
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After BMW‘s new 2012 1 Series leaked online the automaker quickly released full images and details of the new front-drive hatchback. Looking somewhat awkward with its pug-nose front mimicking that of the larger 5 Series and 7 Series sedans, a new M Sport package looks to solve any complains we might have had. With styling...
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Images of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV were leaked through some brochure photos that grew a pair of legs, and decided to go for a walk. The rear end photo shows an refreshed new rear fascia, with flattertail lights and a revised bumper. The M-Class also looks like it will be getting a panoramic sunroof...
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It’s always a treat to see an automaker roll out a modified version of one of their models. At Wörthersee this year, Volkswagen allowed their younger generation of employees to modify a Golf GTI for everyone to admire at the show. The Golf GTI Reifnitz, as it was named, in homage to where the event...
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Several very high end sports cars were destroyed yesterday, caused by a torrential rain that flooded Singapore’s St Regis Residences at Singapore’s upscale Orchard Road. Several BMW’s, an Audi, a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a Porsche and an Aston Martin were parked in the underground when it flooded. By the looks of the photos, many of the...
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The all-new eagerly anticipated MINI Coupe is almost here. The all-new two-seater coupe is described as being an important competitor within the compact sports car class, a greater focus on performance compared to other MINI models. MINI describes its fine balance of the selection of engines, chassis set-up, weight distribution and aerodynamic properties, delivering optimum performance...
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Designed for installation in Porsche’s new baby SUV, the Cajun, said diesel is a potent piece, churning out 309 hp and a staggering 479 lb-ft of torque in Euro trim.
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The Audi R4 concept, which has been involved in an ongoing cancellation and confirmation controversy, looks like it will finally get the green light. Audi has confirmed through Autocar, that the R4 is headed for production by 2014. The report also confirms that the Volkswagen Bluesport and a Porsche version are sill on track for...
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Meet Aaron Prevost, age 20. He’s a skilled mechanic who specializes in mainly European cars, and he’s been working on them since the tender age of 10. And yet he can’t drive a car—on account that he’s legally blind. Prevost was born with a damaged optical nerve, and attends a school for the blind with...
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Volkswagen’s R line of performance models looks to continue to grow and we’re not just talking about the new Golf R Cabriolet concept that debuted at the annual Worthersee GTI meet this past week. According to sources inside the German automaker look for more models, with future versions gaining even more power. Likely to arrive...
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When building and customizing a car, owners often find inspiration from a race car or another higher-performance version. Other times inspiration can come from an existing, but very different vehicle, which is the case in this awesome BMW M5 build. After seeing the carbon fiber/orange-themed Bugatti Veyron Supersport World Record Edition the owner of this...
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BMW announced today that it has been ranked first overall in the inaugural L2 Prestige 100 Facebook IQ. This new index measures the social media aptitude of Presige 100 brands from auto, beauty, fashion, jewelery and watches as well as spirits and champagnes. The Bavarian automaker currently owns and maintains fifty-four separate Facebook pages associated with its various...
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You can say Germans have their priorities right. The statistics for German passenger car registrations have been released, documenting car sales by brand, and some interesting trends have manifested themselves: namely, that more people are buying Porsches than Hondas. The largest registration declines over the past five months concern the Chrysler family, and all of...
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One of the many worst-kept-secrets in Porsche history, the GT3 RS 4.0 didn’t become official until late April. Six weeks later, Porsche has released a new selection photos for the car that Jesus uses for track days up in heaven. (True story). Making 500-hp from a larger displacement 4.0-liter flat-six engine, it’s up 50-hp on...
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Volkswagen‘s hot new ‘Edition 35‘ version of the GTI will make the jump across the Atlantic, pleasing performance junkies and Vee-Dub fans across the nation. Recently unveiled at the 2011 Worthersee Tour GTI meet, 35th anniversary edition of the original hot hatch may not arrive right away… and it might get a name change too....
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Purpose built track machines and Sunday driving convertibles are about as far apart on the automotive spectrum as the Fiat 500 and Ford Super Duty, but that doesn’t seem to stop “prestige” automakers from building them. And there’s good reason too, with obvious demand for a Miami beach machine that looks like it should be...
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We’re all aware that texting and driving don’t mix, yet day in and day out, we hear of another accident caused by this distraction. In order to hit the point home about the dangers of this habit, BMW has taken up the cause by launching a national advertising campaign to fight the habit. Expect to...
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Possibly one of the most infamous Porsche race teams in the world, Flying Lizard has paid homage to Porsche racing history with their newest livery on their first-ever two-car line up for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their #80 911 GT3 RSR will be campaigned in the GTE Pro class while their #81...
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BMW is continue to show their undying support and love for the Chinese market with yet another special edition M3 for China. This time it’s been dubbed the Carbon Edition M3 and features mostly aesthetic and interior upgrades while performance is unchanged. The carbon edition M3 will be limited to just 111 units and will...
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Audi has confirmed that the A2 will be making a comback this September at the Frankfurt Auto Show, in the form of an electric concept car. The original A2 ended production due to the cost of its aluminum spaceframe chassis. The new A2 will retain the chassis but the car will be a more expensive...
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As if KISS action figures and PEZ dispensers are not enough, the band has branded MINI Countrymen, although for a good cause. MINI teamed up with the quartet to customize the countryman for charity. All four band members have applied their trademark style to the exterior of the 2011 Minis. These vehicles debuted at the...
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The way things are going, Volkswagen‘s annual Worthersee GTI meet might some day be the R meet, with the German automaker continuing to roll out new high-performance R versions of its models. With the Golf R and Scirocco R already in production, VW is showcasing a concept version of the Golf R Cabriolet at the...
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