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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 – A $370,000 Supercar
Post updated with video, 2/18/2011 Lamborghini will announce the flagship 2012 Aventador LP700-4 at the Geneva Motor Show, a $370,000 supercar that will replace the Murciélago model. Lamborghini has filed for a trademark in the U.S. for the name “Lamborghini Aventador” and it will feature a 6.5-liter V12, 700-horsepower engine, 509 lb-ft of torque, a […]
Read More »Infiniti Etherea Concept Car – A New Type of Luxury
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Read More »2012 McLaren MP4-12C Specs and Pricing Released
McLaren has started production at its factory in England of their 2012 MP4-12C sports car and have recently released its performance specs. The McLaren MP4-12C features a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8, 592-horsepower engine, 443 lb-ft of torque, a seven-speed sequential gearbox, an acceleration speed of 0-60 in less than 3.3 seconds (optional Corsa tires reduce the […]
Read More »Video of Nissan Esflow EV Sports Car Concept – The Sports Car of the Future?
Nissan will unveil the new electric Esflow EV sports car concept at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, to demonstrate how a sports car of the future might look. Nissan’s Esflow is based on the technology from their first practical Zero Emission car, the Nissan Leaf; however, the powertrain is tuned to offer a more sporty […]
Read More »New 2012 Buick Regal with eAssist Fuel-Saving Technology
Buick has announced their plans to release the 2012 Buick Regal with eAssist (light electrification), joining the 2012 LaCrosse as the second Buick to feature this fuel-saving technology. With an estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg city and 37 mpg on the highway, the eAssist system features a 115V lithium-ion battery system, 15 kW electric […]
Read More »2012 Acura TL Sedan – We're Keeping Our Fingers Crossed
Acura will soon debut the newly revamped 2012 Acura TL sedan at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Acura released a teaser photo of the car’s slightly refreshed rear, but what we’re really looking forward to is the reveal of the front fascia and the rest of the new TL’s specs. Public opinion and a […]
Read More »MINI Cooper SD Diesel for the European Market – The U.S. Can Only Dream
MINI has announced the MINI Cooper SD, a diesel version of their popular S performance model, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The MINI Cooper SD will include a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter for cleaner emissions and will offer the best performance and economy of the line. […]
Read More »Car Companies are Spending Big Bucks on Super Bowl Ads
2011 Super Bowl XLV (45) , the biggest television event of the year is coming up this Sunday, February 6, and the auto companies are spending big bucks ($3 million for 30 seconds) on advertising that will rival beer companies’ air time. Car makers such as Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Volkswagen, […]
Read More »New Hyundai Veloster Hot Hatch Targeted for Summer 2011 Launch
Hyundai announced the new 2012 Veloster at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Veloster is a 3-door coupe hatchback that features a 1.6-liter GDI Gamma four-cylinder, 138-horsepower engine with six-speed manual transmission (or the optional six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission) with an estimated 40 mpg highway rating. The Veloster has one door on […]
Read More »Mercedes-Benz MFA Compact Coupe and SUVs to Hit the U.S. Starting in Summer 2013
Due to the American preference for smaller cars and to keep up with rivals BMW and Audi, Mercedes-Benz announced it will be releasing a new compact car family based on the new Mercedes Front-wheel-drive Architecture (MFA), that will hit the U.S. starting in summer 2013. The new series will include coupe (“baby CLS”) and SUV […]
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