Archive for 'Automakers'
Video: 2011 Audi A7 Gets Official
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
It's sometimes hard to get a good feel for just what a car really looks like from still images, particularly in the LCD glow of the Internet. Video helps to bridge the gap from pure pixels to an appreciation of a car's in-person feel, and this official video of the 2011 A7 from Audi helps us get a handle on its true proportions.
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Roush-Shelby SR-71 Mustang Sells For $375,000 At Auction
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Charity auctions are never a bad thing, but when you've got a chance to walk away with a one-off joint-custom car from Mustang powerhouses Shelby and Roush, there's a little extra incentive to be generous. For the buyer of the SR-71 Mustang, sold at the EAA's AirVenture auction this week, that definitely held true, with the winning bid costing..
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Report: Nissan Murano Convertible Coming To L.A. Auto Show
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
With the exit of the Chrysler PT Cruiser from the market, folks looking for a semi-crossover-like convertible with questionable proportions have been kind of short of options. If Nissan has its way, that'll soon be solved, as this image of the Nissan Murano Convertible, due for debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, proves. The Murano...
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Full Details, Gallery For 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Sales of the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG start next month, and even though we've already seen all the vital statistics on the Nimitz-class uber-sedan, Mercedes today released a level of detail worthy of its own archive.
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2011 Nissan Rogue Gets Mild Updates
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
The compact crossover segment is a crowded one, but Nissan had a winner with the Rogue and its $20,000 price tag when it debuted a few years ago. Now, Hyundai and Kia are fielding new, affordable redesigns.
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Obama Behind the Wheel of the Chevy Volt
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
His press secretary jokes that it better have an airbag, but the image of President Barack Obama behind the wheel of the Chevy Volt plug-in electric vehicle is a strong illustration of his ties to bailing out the auto industry last year.
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Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy GT
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
When Subaru introduced the 2005 Legacy GT wagon with a turbocharged flat four, all-wheel-drive, and a manual transmission, it went straight to the short list of cars I’d buy…if I was buying a car. But I wasn’t buying a car. Apparently there were too many like me, for Subaru discontinued the
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Report: Toyota Re-Trademarks Supra Name
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
The Toyota FT-86 is still on track, according to the latest reports, but will it wear a Supra badge?
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Large SUV Sales Surge Faster Than Small Cars
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Plug-in electric hybrids and electric cars have taken up much of the digital airwaves over the past few weeks (or years, depending on your perspective), but it may surprise you to find out that “passé” full-size SUVs are increasing in popularity once again. So far this year, full-size SUV sales have increased 19%, beating overall industry growth of 17%. The full-size SUV category is composed of large body-on-frame SUVs, like the GMC Yukon, and large crossovers, such as the Lincoln MKT and Chevrolet Traverse. If the surge in SUV sales catches you off guard, the same can be said for automakers. GM has low supplies of its Cadillac Escalade and Chevy Tahoe, triggering overtime at the truck factory in Arlington, Texas, where they’re built
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Video: Jay Leno’s Garage Puts 911 GT3 Through Its Paces
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Who doesn't love the 911 GT3? Better yet, who doesn't love to see Jay Leno put a car through its paces? Today, we can bring you a combination of both, courtesy of Jay Leno's Garage.
