Official: 2009 BMW 7-Series
Source: Leftlane News,
added 1 day 36 minutes ago
On Thursday we got a sneak peek at the 2009 BMW 7-Series thanks to an online photo leak. The early release of low-resolution photos prompted BMW to officially unveil the new luxury sedan today, a few days ahead of schedule. As previously noted, t...
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Official: 2009 Ford Focus RS concept unveiled
Source: Leftlane News,
added 1 day 6 hours ago
Following the leak of photos online on Thursday, Ford officially revealed its Focus RS concept, which will be on display at the British Motor Show later this month. As with other high-performance variants, Ford is testing the new RS at the Nurbur...
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Senator proposes 55 mph national limit redux
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added 1 day 23 hours ago
Republican politicians are supposed to stand for less government intervention in the lives of Americans. But don’t tell that to senator John Warner of Virginia. The lawmaker is considering asking Congress to reimpose a national speed limit ...
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2010 VW one liter [Illustrated]
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2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet [Spied]
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added 2 days ago
Continuing our parade of updated 2009 Porsches, spy photographers have just spotted the next-generation 911 Turbo Cabriolet while out testing. As expected, the 911 Turbo Cabrio will largely follow the coupe’s new design.
That means the ...
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Bugatti to add stablemate to 1,001hp Veyron supercar
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added 2 days ago
Bugatti’s 16-cylinder, 1,001-horsepower Veyron may get a sibling as soon as 2011 or 2012, today’s reports allege. The exclusive brand’s CEO, Franz-Josef Paefgen, said Bugatti is considering adding an all-new model, unique in loo...
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Volvo to launch more diesel models
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added 2 days ago
Although the future ownership of Volvo may be up in the air, it looks as though the Swedish automaker will continue to expand on its current lineup. And with gas prices a record highs worldwide, Volvo’s future models promise to be greener than...
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Images of Ford’s Focus RS concept leak ahead of London Motor Show debut
Source: Leftlane News,
added 2 days ago
While customers in North America are relatively spoiled for choice when it comes to powerful front wheel drive cars, with the Mazdaspeed 3, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Chevy Cobalt SS, there is one big name missing from that line-up. While Ford may have ...
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Best mechanic ever: Ohio man tunes Ford Mustang to produce 400 horsepower and return 110 mpg
Source: Leftlane News,
added 2 days ago
With gas prices setting record highs nearly every day, many Americans are being forced to trade in their performance cars and large trucks and SUVs due the high price of a fill up. But one Ohio man’s invention could be setting the stage for a ...
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2009 Porsche Boxster S [Spied]
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added 2 days ago
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Bizzare Lotus viral campaign sweeps mass media
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added 2 days ago
British sports car maker Lotus has managed to get some mass media attention to its new “FacelessPeople” viral marketing campaign, which is believed to be linked to the debut of the 2010 Lotus Eagle sports car later this month. The U.K...
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Chrysler exploring partnership with China’s Great Wall Motor
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MG TF roadster back on the market
Source: Leftlane News,
added 2 days ago
The mid-engined MG TF roadster will be relaunched in September courtesy of Chinese company owner NAC after a hiatus since 2005 from the U.K. market. The British-built two-seat roadster was MG Rover’s answer to Mazda’s Miata, although ...
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GM employees no longer eligible for discount on Saab 9-3
Source: Leftlane News,
added 3 days ago
General Motors has announced that it will be ending employee pricing for its Saab 9-3, effective for the 2009 model year. GM decided to end the 7 percent employee pricing discount of the 9-3 due to the weak value of the U.S. dollar.
“Our ...
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Record high oil prices threatening European car market
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added 3 days ago
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Ford to debut 67 mpg Fiesta ECOnetic at British show
Source: Leftlane News,
added 3 days ago
Ford latest Euro-spec Fiesta ECOnetic could be the biggest tell-tale reason why the Blue Oval’s lineup continues to do well in Europe but struggles in the U.S. Although we’ll be getting a version of the Fiesta in late 2009, Europe will soon ...
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Tata Motors predicts tough times ahead
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GM considering V6 version of 2010 Pontiac G8 ST
Source: Leftlane News,
added 3 days ago
When General Motors first unveiled its 2010 Pontiac G8 ST at the New York Auto Show, it was revealed that the Ute from Down Under would only be available with the G8 GT’s 361 horsepower 6.0L V8. However, a lot has changed since the G8 ST’s u...
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GM to launch limited edition Corvette S in Japan
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added 3 days ago
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Mercedes-Benz planning speedster version of SLR
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added 3 days ago
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Then there were two: VW not likely to build plant in Michigan
Source: Leftlane News,
added 3 days ago
VW’s plans to build its first manufacturing plant in the U.S. are proceeding, and the latest reports have Europe’s biggest automaker no longer considering Michigan as one of the possible locations. VW also said it would name the locat...
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Chrysler extends gasoline rebate program again
Source: Leftlane News,
added 3 days ago
Chrysler on Tuesday announced it would extend its gasoline rebate program yet again, now until July 31. Back in May, the deal, which guarantees gasoline at $2.99 per gallon with some restrictions, was extended until July 7.
The automaker’s...
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Alfa reportedly pushing for Ferrari-based 8C Competizione
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is arguably one of the best looking sports cars on the planet, but under that beautiful exterior lies a performance-limited Maserati platform. But if Alfa executives get their way, the next-generation 8C could borr...
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Volkswagen Scirocco R [Illustrated]
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
Volkswagen officially launched its all-new Scirocco just a few months ago at the Geneva Motor Show, and it looks as though a hotter ‘R’ version of the hatch is on the way. A teaser image of the Scirocco R surfaced on the web just yesterday b...
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VW reportedly green lights ‘one liter’ concept
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
Back in 2002, Volkswagen created a highly frugal concept dubbed the ‘one-liter’. It was a two-seat, one-cylinder cigar-shaped economy car that promised tremendous fuel economy – up to 282 mpg! But because of the high price of carbon fiber...
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