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Volkswagen Unloads Full Details and Pics of Next-Gen Golf

posted by on 4 September 2012 in Automotive News

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Volkswagen released photos and full details of the next-generation Golf (Golf 7) today. The new car will be longer, lower and lighter than the current model, giving it leaner-looking proportions than it hasn’t had since the Nineties. The technology package, at least for Europe, will be quite extensive, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, city [...] More…

Paris Sculpture Foretells Next Mercedes S-Class

posted by on 4 September 2012 in Automotive News

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Mercedes-Benz will once again use a three-dimensional art installation to preview the shape of an upcoming model. In this case, it’s the flagship S-Class sedan as foretold by the sculpture “Aesthetics S.” More…

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 to Debut in Paris

posted by on 27 August 2012 in Automotive News

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Following the logical progression after the launch of the new 911 coupe and convertible, Porsche today announced the arrival of the 991-generation Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S with all-wheel drive. More…

All-New 2013 Range Rover Breaks Cover

posted by on 15 August 2012 in Automotive News

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Argue about the styling flourishes all you want, but the new Range Rover is all-aluminum and shed nearly half a ton off the old one… More…

Jaguar F-Type Will Make Paris Debut in September

posted by on 10 August 2012 in Automotive News

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It’s official. The new Jaguar F-Type will debut in Paris next month. There’s a short teaser video as well. More…

Porsche 918 Looks Stunning in Martini Racing Livery

posted by on 31 July 2012 in Automotive News

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We tend to pretty skeptical of most carmakers’ efforts at spoon-feeding us teasers of future models, but Porsche can keep spitting out vintage 917 liveries on its upcoming 918 all it wants More…

Porsche Exclusive Program Offers Street-Legal 30-hp Boost to New 911 Carrera S

posted by on 21 June 2012 in Automotive News

Porsche Exclusive: 911 Carrera mit Aerokit Cup

What’s it take to get 30 more road-legal, warranty-safe horsepower out of the new 911? The answer is in Porsche Exclusive’s new Powerkit. More…

Aston Martin Pulls Vanquish Name out of Retirement for 2013 Range-Topper

posted by on 20 June 2012 in Automotive News

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The Vanquish name lives again! Aston Martin will revive the old moniker for a new 2103 coupe, based on the DB9′s architecture, but with numerous changes. More…

Updated 2013 Alpina B7 to Debut at Pebble Beach

posted by on 18 June 2012 in Automotive News

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When the 7-series gets an update, the top-of-the-line Alpina B7 follows suit. The more powerful 2013 BMW Alipna B7 will make its North American debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. More…

Mini Designs Tribute to London Olympics With New Rocketman Concept

posted by on 14 June 2012 in Automotive News

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The Olympics are nothing if not an opportunity for the host country to show off a little national pride. Which is why there is a new version of the Mini Rocketman concept, bedecked in all its Union Jack glory. More…