Jan 2, 2013
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If you and three friends are looking to blow off your toupees at 200 mph, Bentley's latest convertible may be of interest.
The company is scheduled to bring its Continental GT Speed Convertible to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show later this month. Bentley says...
Jan 3, 2013
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That Audi would launch the fire-breathing S8 to compete with German mega-sedans, including the Mercedes-Benz S63 and the BMW Alpina B7, isn't a surprise.
That the S8 would provide a viable alternative to its distant cousin -- the Porsche Panamera Turbo...
Dec 12, 2012
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Acura announced Wednesday that it's bringing a prototype of its next MDX sport utility vehicle to the Detroit Auto Show in January. But if history is any indication,it will almost certainly be near production-ready.
Acura, and parent company Honda,...
Dec 11, 2012
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Torn between automotive indulgence and sacrifice in the name of sustainability? That’s so 2002.
Never again will drivers feel obligated to downsize their rides in the interest of the environment. It’s possible to get luxury and clean-running...
Dec 11, 2012
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Over the past 15 years, several German automakers previously associated with sports and luxury cars have successfully branched out into sport utility vehicles. BMW’s X Series and Porsche’s Cayenne crossover surprised dubious critics and...
Dec 11, 2012
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Many luxury carmakers are leveraging the latest technology to help their vehicles stand out in a crowded market and give motorists a compelling reason to trade in their existing rides for the latest posh models.Â
“The competition is particularly...
Dec 29, 2012
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We know it will have a new name. Now we know it will have headlights.
Infiniti on Friday released a teaser video of its upcoming Q50 sedan, which the company will officially introduce at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January.
The rear-wheel-drive Q50...
Jan 22, 2013
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Toyota's Prius has toppled the Honda Civic from its two-year reign as the bestselling vehicle in California.
It was a thin margin. Toyota sold 60,688 of the hybrid last year, almost 26% of the Prius cars sold by Toyota in the U.S. last year. Honda...
Jan 2, 2013
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In a bid to expand its breadth and adapt to changing consumer habits, the Avis car rental company announced a deal Monday to purchase car-sharing business Zipcar for about $500 million.
Zipcar Inc. has been growing as more people in urban areas forgo...
Dec 3, 2012
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New vehicles sold like gangbusters last month, with several brands setting all-time records for November.
Foreign nameplates generally reported stronger gains than domestic brands, helped by new products such as the new-generation Honda Accord and a new...
Dec 3, 2012
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Hollywood is all about star power, so it’s no surprise that the L.A. Auto Show is positively loaded with A-list luxury and exotic luminaries ready for their close-ups on a worldwide stage.
The first major automotive event of the season shines a...
Dec 3, 2012
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BMW has announced just 100 units of the 2013 BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition (50 each based on the X6 xDrive35i and X6 xDrive50i) for the U.S. market. The Individual X6 xDrive50i Performance Edition enjoys an M Performance engine upgrade of an...
