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Spy Shots: BMW 1 Series hybrid spotted in Munich
Filed under: Spy Photos, Hybrid, Europe, Hatchback, BMW BMW 1 Series Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery At the launch of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, officials acknowledged the automaker would be producing several additional hybrid models in the near future. Rumors have been floating ar …
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VIDEO: Yes, the 2010 Audi S4 can drift
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Videos, Audi, Luxury Click above to view the video after the jump When we drove the 2010 Audi S4, we praised the sedan's trick electronic rear differential for its ability to shuffle torque between the rear wheels to give the sensation, if not the exact ef …
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BMW prices the ActiveHybrid X6 starting at $89,725
Filed under: Hybrid, Crossover, BMW 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery For your hard-earned $89,725, you can have your pick of V8-powered BMW X6s. That substantial pile of dosh will secure you the keys to the Bavarian automaker's monster 555-horsepower X6 M or its n …
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REPORT: Chrysler pledges to be quality leader by 2012
Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat A quick glance at recent Consumer Reports or JD Power data shows that the Pentastar has a big problem on its hands, but the new Chrysler says that will change in a big way by the end of 2012. Chrysler is planning to be a quality leader in only three years …
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A Noble Endeavor: Fenix Automotive Limited takes shape
Filed under: Performance, UK, MISCFew visionaries have bred as many supercar brands as Lee Noble. The British sportscar guru is responsible for the Noble M12 and M400, the Ascari Ecosse, the Ultima GTR, Rossion Q1 and Salica GT, to name just a few. And now he's looking to add one more to the list wi …
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Rumormill: 2011 Ford Mustang details leak out
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Coupe, Ford, Rumormill We have to wait a couple more weeks before we're officially "in the know" about the 2011 Ford Mustang, but it appears FoMoCo's secret information dam has a few cracks in it. Ford recently released its fleet distribution news bulletin and it offer …
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Rumormill: Ferrari preparing hardcore 599 GTO?
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari, Rumormill Ferrari 599XX - Click above for high-res image gallery Ferrari often uses its World Finals event to unveil exclusive new versions of its most enticing road cars. The FXX Evoluzione was unveiled there a couple of years ago, and …
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Choices: Nissan GT-R or Ford Mustang GT500?
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Ford, Nissan Click above to read the rest of the post and vote in our poll A few months back we were lucky enough to roll around in a 2010 Nissan GT-R. On our way up to a pre-burnt Angeles Crest Highway for the now infamous flip-flop-gate photoshoot, yours …
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BMW's V8-powered 550i Gran Turismo starts at $64,725
Filed under: Performance, Hatchback, BMW 2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo - Click above for high-res image gallery With the introduction of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, BMW has filled a previously unimagined niche and elicited plenty of controversy in the process. Regardless, the first GT to go on s …
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Pixie of Ecstasy: Rolls-Royce edition Mini reportedly confirmed for custom order
Filed under: Hatchback, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Luxury Mini Rolls-Royce special for Park Lane - Click above for image gallery It's been about half a year since the initial reports of a Rolls-Royce edition Mini first surfaced, and nearly as long since the first batch of photos emerged. But rumors pers …
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Blackbird and Ferrari team up for carbon fiber acoustic guitar [w/VIDEO]
Filed under: Etc., FerrariLightweight. Compact. Exclusive. Carbon fiber construction. Red detailing. Built for the road. Beautiful sound. These are a few of the qualities listed on the special edition Blackbird Carbon Fiber guitar, but they could just as easily be talking about a Ferrari sportscar. …
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REPORT: Toyota may 'shorten' gas pedals to fix unintended acceleration issue
Filed under: Safety, Toyota The Toyota "unintended acceleration" issue has been a hot-button topic for nearly two months, with the Japanese automaker working closely with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association to come up with a permanent solution to the growing problem. Toyota recently p …
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Another day, another racing 911: Introducing the Porsche GT3 R
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Porsche, Misc. Auto Shows 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R - click above for high-res image gallery Over its nearly half-century of its existence, the Porsche 911 seems to have spawned nearly as many racing variants as production models. The newest one announc …
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Government reportedly encouraged by Fiat's plan for Chrysler, sees "huge sense of urgency"
Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, Fiat Two weeks ago Fiat and Chrysler unleashed an ambitious five-year plan to return Detroit's number three automaker to financial and product health. The plan called for 14 all-new models based mostly on Fiat platforms and ten more vehicles which will rec …
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REPORT: Renault could sell 40% of its F1 team to Russian investors
Filed under: Motorsports, Renault, Russia A few weeks back, Toyota announced its departure from Formula One, and it looked like Renault could follow. The team had lost its drivers, its team leaders, its sponsors and its reputation. The French automaker's board convened in France to discuss the ma …
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Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010
If anybody is still wondering whether Aptera, despite the recent commotion, will deliver one of their flightless wonders by Christmas, they can officially cease speculating. They're not, and the release date has now been pushed back to some undefined time in 2010. Hopefully, the delay won't be a ful …
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AutoblogGreen for 11.19.09
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Ford and M-Sport officially unveil Fiesta S2000 rally car [w/VIDEO]
Filed under: Motorsports, Performance, Europe, Hatchback, Ford Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car - click above for high-res image gallery Ford Motor Company and noted rally masters M-Sport have pulled the veil off their latest collaborative rally machine, the Fiesta S2000. It's their first global rall …
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John Surtees pilots electric Ginetta G50EV through Channel Tunnel
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., UK, Celebrities, Electric Ginetta G50EV and John Surtees at the Channel Tunnel - click above for high-res gallery Electric cars have been around for over 100 years, and Britain's Beaujolais Burlington Run has been going on for 37. The Channel Tunnel between …
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 11.18.09
Quick Spin: Superformance MKIII R Cobra kickstarts our hearts It's rare that a vehicle lives up to our childhood expectations, but the MKIII R Cobra from Superformance delivers on every level. The backstory behind HPP's showstopping Daytona conversion... is a Chevy Camaro next? When we saw th …
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