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Jaguar XKR-S convertible : 2012
2011-11-25 18:46:00
The XKR-S Convertible is the most powerful and fastest convertible Jaguar has ever built.2012 Jaguar XKR-S convertible.The pinnacle of the Jaguar sporting range ? the XKR-S Coupe ? is now joined by a convertible body style which offers the same enticing blend of abilities, while offering driver and passenger a heightened connection with their surroundings.The XKR-S Convertible embodies all the characteristics that have always defined legendary Jaguar GTs ? explosive performance, precise handling, relaxed comfort and discreet luxury ? while taking Jaguar into a new performance level. The new XKR-S Convertible sits at the pinnacle of the XK range, which now consists of XK, XKR and XKR-S derivatives in coupe and convertible body styles.The XKR-S Convertible receives the performance, dynamics, design, and interior upgrades originally introduced on its coupe sibling to create the fastest ever open-top Jaguar GT.?The new XKR-S Convertible represents the pinnacle of performance and glamour...

Ford Escape : 2013
2011-11-25 18:45:00
The all-new Ford Escape, which hits the road next year, is the smarter utility vehicle. It brings America's SUV-loving customers the versatility they crave, the technologies they desire and the highway fuel economy that, until now, they've only dreamed of ? all wrapped in a modern design.2013 Ford Escape.Customers globally will start seeing this sleek small SUV next year, too. Named the Ford Kuga in Europe and China, this vehicle will make its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March offering unique powertrains and features for those markets.The Ford Escape, America?s best-selling SUV, will raise the bar even higher with the debut of an all-new model that features 11 new exclusive features and fuel economy projected to top any vehicle of its kind on the market today.?We call our all-new Ford Escape the ?Smarter Utility Vehicle? because it offers the strengths that customers today really value ? fuel economy, versatility and new technology that makes driving and living...

Porsche Panamera GTS : 2012
2011-11-25 18:44:00
Porsche unveiled the Porsche Panamera GTS at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Panamera GTS is the purest expression of a sports sedan in the Porsche family with a clear focus on performance.2012 Porsche Panamera GTS.The new Panamera GTS is based on the Panamera 4S and includes more power, upgraded brakes and a body lowered by ten millimeters with new, sportier chassis tuning coupled to air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). These technical modifications make the Panamera model even more capable of cutting it on the race track without sacrificing practicality. The sportiest of all Panamera models also conveys this to occupants and the outside world by its striking sound. In terms of looks, the new Panamera GTS includes distinctive design features at the front, side and rear as well as black highlights. The interior is also tailored to its sporty personality with adaptive sports seats, SportDesign steering wheel with shift paddles and exclusive GTS leather inter...
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Audi S8 : 2012
2011-11-25 18:43:00
The Audi S8, which will be launched on the market in spring 2012, is the new head of the Audi S model family ? a large, luxurious sedan of supreme power.2012 Audi S8.The new 4.0 TFSI in the S8 generates no less than 382 kW (520 hp) and delivers a constant 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft between 1,700 and 5,500 rpm. The result is outstanding performance: The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) takes just 4.2 seconds, and top speed is electronically capped at 250 km/h (155.34 mph).This makes the fuel consumption of the sonorous and smooth twin-turbo V8 all the more amazing: It averages just 10.2 liters per 100 km (23.06 US mpg), much less than its competitors. The free-breathing, 5.2-liter V10 in the previous model consumed an average of 13.2 liters per 100 km (17.82 US mpg). Fuel consumption decreased by nearly 23 percent despite a 51 kW (70 hp) increase in output.Behind the top value for the new Audi S8 are the combined technologies of the Audi modular efficie...

Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus : 2012
2011-11-25 18:42:00
Don't look to hard cause all 10 the 2012 Ferrari FFs, bespoke for Neiman Marcus, sold out almost instantly.2012 Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus.Ferrari's new V12 featuring 4 wheel drive and seating for four. Only 10 units produced.Bespoke exterior specially crafted to highlight the unique nature of the vehicles? Grigio Caldo: a unique exterior paint exclusively reserved for the FF, bespoke for Neiman Marcus? Unique body color front grille? 20" diamond-polished sport wheelBespoke interior designed by the Ferrari Atelier Studio in Italy? FF, bespoke for Neiman Marcus numbered dedication plate? Cuoio Tuscano semi-aniline leather? Body color interior accents to highlight the unique character of this vehicle? AlcantraTM piping? Diamond-stitch seats and headlinerAdditional content exclusive to the FF, bespoke for Neiman Marcus? Matching leather 6-piece luggage set embroidered with the Neiman Marcus logo? Enrollment in the 2012 Ferrari Winter Driving Experience in Aspen, CODeliveries beginning ...

Cadillac XTS : 2013
2011-11-25 18:42:00
Cadillac has unveiled the 2013 XTS, the newest addition to the Cadillac luxury sedan lineup. It arrives in showrooms in the spring of 2012 as the most technologically advanced production car in the brand?s history.2013 Cadillac XTS.Larger than the CTS, the new XTS delivers the space, elegance and dramatic presence that are Cadillac signatures, but with entirely new and technically advanced methods tuned for a new generation of luxury customers. It also marks the debut of CUE, a comprehensive in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls and commands for information and media data.In addition to the CUE interface and connectivity, many other advanced technologies are integral to the new XTS. It will be the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control ? the world?s fastest-reacting suspension. Advanced technologies that enhance vision are available as well.Positioned directly above the centerpiece CTS family in Cadillac?s revamped lineup...
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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack : 2012
2011-11-25 18:41:00
Passat Alltrack has higher ground clearance and new off-road design.2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack.Over the past four decades, well over 15 million Passat cars have been built. Along with its favourable all-round qualities, the success of the bestseller ? which is sold on all of the world?s continents ? can be attributed to the Passat?s wide and diverse range of versions.Now, Volkswagen is extending the model series with another specialist: the Passat Alltrack.This new version is offered in an estate car configuration, and it closes the gap between the conventional Passat Estate and SUVs such as the Tiguan.The rationale here: many car drivers who use their car as a towing vehicle, or in light off-road situations, want a versatile, sporty and very roomy passenger car that has rugged qualities. Volkswagen developed the Passat Alltrack for this clientele.In comparison with the familiar Passat Estate, the new model is defined by new bumpers in SUV style ? with wheel well and side sill ...
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Audi A1 S-line : 2012
2011-11-25 18:40:00
Audi is extending the A1 family ? the A1 Sportback is coming in early 2012. The five-door model is emotional and individual, communicative and youthful, sporty and efficient. The A1 Sportback hopes to build on the success of the three-door A1.2012 Audi A1 S-line.The S line exterior package option has smart and sporty details. The accessories program for the A1 Sportback will later include kits with aerodynamic add-on parts and colorful decal sets.Upon request, Audi will paint the roof line ? the roof arch, the roof and the roof spoiler ? in one of three contrasting colors.A choice of 12 paint finishes are available, including the new color Samoa Orange, which is exclusive to the A1 Sportback.The Audi A1 Sportback is 3.95 meters (12.96 ft) long and has a wheelbase of 2.47 meters (8.10 ft), just like the three-door model. It is six millimeters (0.24 in) wider and taller than the three-door model, however, at 1.75 meters (5.74 ft) and 1.42 meters (4.66 ft), respectively. Its aerod...
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2012 Toyota Avalon review
2011-11-25 18:37:00
The Toyota Avalon, redesigned and made more efficient for the 2011 model year, moves into 2012 unchanged, still offering a unique combination of full-size room with understated luxury.2012 Toyota Avalon photoGiven an elegant, more substantial presence in the 2011 redesign, Avalon evokes a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable. Fully in tune with the times, the 2012 Avalon offers a compelling combination of performance and fuel economy. Its standard 268-horsepower V6 engine, teamed to a six-speed automatic transmission, yields both impressive acceleration and merging power with an EPA highway MPG estimate of 29 MPG.2012 Toyota Avalon photoAvalon?s 106.9 cubic feet of passenger space and 14.4-cubic foot trunk put it in the EPA?s ?large car? category- (versus Camry, Fusion, and Sonata, Avalon is about nine inches longer). Generous rear seat roominess includes 40.9 inches of legroom.2012 Toyota Avalon photoA distinctive exterior style and a roomy interior rich...
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2012 Volkswagen Routan (S, SE, SEL) review
2011-11-25 18:36:00
The Routan is VW?s most family-friendly vehicle. If you want evidence, it?s not just the touchscreen multi-media entertainment system, or the integrated iPod® interface, or even the easy cleaning Vienna Leather and Leatherette seating surfaces that tell you?it?s the Getränkehalter. And this newest Routan boasts 13 of them.2012 Volkswagen Routan photo -These are family-sized cupholders strategically positioned around the Routan?s cabin. Two in the center stack storage bin. One in each of the front and rear doors. Four in the sliding center console. And three more in the back.2012 Volkswagen Routan photoAnd with the Routan?s twin deep, under-floor storage bins, each designed to accommodate a six-pack of sodas, theoretically the tally of Getränkehalter is closer to 15.2012 Volkswagen Routan photoThe Routan continues as Volkswagen?s people hauling, cupholder-rich model. It appeals to buyers wanting seven-passenger minivan space and flexibility coupled with Volkswagen design and quality....
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2012 Volkswagen Touareg review
2011-11-25 18:35:00
There?s a new standard in sport-utility luxury. The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg shows the road ahead with advanced, fuel-saving technologies, and a new premium driving experience.2012 Volkswagen Touareg photoNew from the ground up for the 2011 model year, this second-generation Touareg is bigger yet as much as 350 pounds lighter; more spacious yet lower to the ground; more luxurious and better-equipped yet has a startingMSRP of just $42,975?considerably less than many mid-size SUV rivals.2012 Volkswagen Touareg photoTo truly show the road ahead, the 2012 Touareg model range features the world?s first supercharged gasoline hybrid, packing the punch of a V8 with the fuel efficiency of a V6?and, at speeds up to 30 mph, the zero emissions of an electric car.2012 Volkswagen Touareg photoAnd while other automakers decide whether to offer diesel powertrains for their SUVs, the 2012 Touareg TDI® Clean Diesel is already on the highway, averaging 28 mpg on the highway and covering over 700 m...
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen review
2011-11-25 18:35:00
Not all lifestyle load-carriers need to be tall-riding SUVs. With the rear seats folded, the dynamic 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen can pack a remarkable 66.9 cubic feet of ?stuff? into its load space?then drive like a sports sedan while getting it to its destination.2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen photo -And by opting for the Jetta SportWagen TDI with its fuel-sipping 2.0-liter TDI® Clean Diesel engine, that destination can be more than 600 miles away, because it can cover that distance on just one tank of diesel fuel, averaging an impressive EPA-estimated 42 highway miles per gallon.2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen photoRecently redesigned with all-new front end styling, and available with a choice of TDI Clean Diesel power or Volkswagen?s refined 2.5-liter in-line five-cylinder gasoline engine, the Jetta SportWagen offers German engineering in a sleek, stylish, blast-to-drive package.2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen photoAnd it wouldn?t be a Volkswagen if it didn?t o...
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R review
2011-11-25 18:34:00
The Golf R will go on sale in early 2012, and features a high-output version of Volkswagen 's 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder FSI® engine, making 256 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque.2012 Volkswagen Golf R photoThere will be just one transmission option: a six-speed manual. Drive is taken to all four wheels through a fourth-generation Haldex® system.2012 Volkswagen Golf R photoIn keeping with the R's mission as a performance flagship for the VW brand, the vehicle is equipped with a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, and unique 18-inch wheels. Even the Electronic Stability Control system has been re-tuned for a sportier driving experience.2012 Volkswagen Golf R photo -With a predicted weight of 3325 pounds for the two-door model, distributed 60 percent up front, it?s estimated that the Golf R will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds.2012 Volkswagen Golf R photoTop speed will be electronically limited to 130 mph. The fuel economy is predicted...
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2012 Volkswagen GTI review
2011-11-25 18:33:00
Thirty-five years after its ground-breaking debut in Europe and 28 years after it appeared in America, the Volkswagen GTI still sets the gold-standard in 'hot hatch' driving excitement.2012 Volkswagen GTI photo -The award-winning formula is thrilling enthusiasts today as it was in the early 1980s; an exciting, dynamic driving experience coupled with multi-purpose hatchback versatility at an affordable price.2012 Volkswagen GTI photoIt's no doubt the reason why Automobile Magazine voted the Volkswagen GTI one of its 'All Stars' winners for 2011?the fifth year in a row it has received this coveted accolade. It's also the reason Car and Driver included the GTI as one of its 2011 '10 Best' describing it as ?the car that every enthusiast should own at least once in his or her lifetime?.2012 Volkswagen GTI photoIt's hard to imagine then that the original Golf GTI was planned as a limited series of just 5000 cars. Fast forward 35 years and five generations of GTI later, close to t...
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2009 Toyota Venza
2008-01-17 20:19:00
World Debut Of All-New Venza At 2008 North American International Auto Show January 14, 2008 ? Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2009 Venza crossover sedan at a press conference here today at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Venza will raise the crossover vehicle to new levels by combining a unique blend of sedan refinement and sport utility vehicle (SUV) functionality. 2009 Toyota Venza "The all-new Venza was developed as a vehicle that combines the styling, comfort and fun-to-drive performance elements of a five-passenger sedan with the surprising utility of an SUV," said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "This winning combination will be ideal for active ?boomers' and young couples with small families." All aspects of Venza's engineering and design were targeted specifically for the North American market where it will be sold exclusively. Venza was primarily engineered at Toyota...

2008 Chrysler LLC Concept Vehicles Revealed at NAIAS
2008-01-17 20:18:00
Seamless advanced technology meets stunning, emotional design; Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology taken to new level Detroit, Jan 14, 2008 - Three passionate designs combine with three advanced propulsion systems. The result: high-tech, innovative vehicles with alternative fuel choices ? and exciting design and brand character. Chrysler LLC?s mission to be more environmentally responsible is significantly changing how we envision vehicles in our future portfolio. Jeep Renegade Concept As the entire automotive industry has basically the same technology pool from which to draw, our design challenge remains similar to what it has always been: How do we distinguish Chrysler?s future designs from the rest of the pack? Even in this environment, we must create emotional designs, and must offer vehicles that people will really want to own and drive. Dodge ZEO Concept So we have challenged ourselves to unleash our design passion ? in combination with these future technologies and l...
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Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid SUV May Begin Production in 2010
2008-01-17 20:18:00
Expected to be First Commercially Available, OEM-produced Plug -in Hybrid 2008-01-14, DETROIT - Saturn announced today at the North American International Auto Show that production may begin as soon as 2010 on a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Saturn Vue Green Line, expected to be the first regular production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Depending on a consumer's drive cycle, the Vue plug-in hybrid will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle offered by a major automaker. Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid This Vue Green Line will use a modified version of GM's two-mode hybrid system and plug-in technology, a lithium-ion battery pack, highly efficient electronics and powerful electric motors to achieve significant increases in fuel economy. When the lithium-ion batteries are fully charged, the Vue plug-in hybrid will potentially double the fuel efficiency of any current SUV. After electric-only propulsion depletes the lithium-ion energy storage system to a specified level, ...
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Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Nissan Murano
2008-01-17 20:17:00
More Powerful, Redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano Priced $1,500 Less Than 2007 Models NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2007) - Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new, totally redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano crossover with a starting Manufacturer?s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $1,500 lower on all models versus the previous generation. The 2009 Nissan Murano goes on sale this week at Nissan dealers nationwide. 2009 Nissan Murano The original Nissan Murano set new standards for style and sportiness when it was first introduced, becoming, in essence, a ?class of one.? The all-new, second generation 2009 Nissan Murano elevates that unique position with new exterior and interior designs, enhanced technology and a premium driving feel resulting from a new, advanced platform and continued refinement of Murano?s standard 265-horsepower V6 engine (an increase of 25 horsepower over the previous generation) and advanced, second-generation Xtronic CVT?. ?When Murano was introduce...

Audi R8 Sports Car Goes Diesel in Detroit at 2008 NAIAS
2008-01-17 20:16:00
Audi's R8-based concept car delivers 500PS and 1,000 Nm thanks to V12 TDI power Jan 14, 2008 -- After ripping up the Le Mans racing rulebook with the diesel-powered R10 TDI, Audi is exploring the possibility of breaking yet another mould with a road-going R8-based TDI super-car. The R8 V12 TDI Concept makes its debut at this month?s North American International Auto Show in Detroit , replacing the production sports car?s mid-mounted petrol FSI V8 with a 12-cylinder TDI endowed with an incredible 1,000Nm of torque. 2008 Audi R8 Highlights:? Design study based on acclaimed R8 road car adopts 6.0-litre, 12-cylinder TDI engine first seen in Q7 V12 TDI? Debuted on Press Day at the North American International Auto Show on January 13? 6.0-litre bi-turbo TDI engine develops 500PS and 1,000Nm of torque from 1,750rpm to 3,000rpm. 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed in excess of 186mph? Already complies with proposed EU6 emission limits expected to apply from 2014, thanks to highly efficient co...
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Segway, General Motors Continue Collaboration on Eco-Friendly Transportatio
2008-01-17 20:16:00
Saturn Flextreme with Integrated Segway PTs Unveiled at 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2008 -- Today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Segway Inc. and General Motors (GM) are showcasing a comprehensive solution for eco-friendly mobility - the Saturn Flextreme concept car with integrated Segway(R) Personal Transporters (PTs). Saturn Flextreme with Integrated Segway PTs: DETROIT - Two Segway(R) Personal Transporters are shown with General Motors ' Saturn Flextreme concept. The concept is on display at the 2008 North American International Show (NAIAS). (PRNewsFoto/Segway Inc./Axel Weirdemann) The Saturn Flextreme is built on GM's global E-Flex electric drive architecture that was first debuted by the Opel brand at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show last October. The Flextreme design is the first functional automotive concept that integrates an onboard storage and charging system for two Segway PTs. "Segway is committed to dev...
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ADAC award "Yellow Angel 2008": Mercedes-Benz C-Class is Germany?s Favorite
2008-01-17 20:12:00
The Mercedes -Benz C-Class has emerged the winner of Germany ?s largest vote for the most popular car by a wide margin. Accordingly the motoring organisation ADAC has presented its sought-after "Yellow Angel 2008" award to this Stuttgart-made public favourite. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4MATIC Sedan The "Yellow Angel" awards, which the ADAC presents annually for outstanding performance, are named after the nickname given to the ADAC?s friendly breakdown service personnel and are among Europe?s most sought-after motoring awards. Consumers find them a valuable decision-making guide, as criteria such as price/performance ratio, practicality, economy, safety and environmental compatibility also play a part in the selection process. The vote was between 36 vehicles which newly entered the market in 2007. Around 340,000 people cast their votes and awarded first place to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class by a wide margin over the runner-up. Europe?s largest motoring association ? it has around 16 mi...
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Mercedes-Benz Launches SLR McLaren Roadster
2008-01-15 18:55:00
206-MPH Super Sports GT Goes Topless DETROIT, MI ? A roadster version of the formidable SLR McLaren super sports coupe is in the spotlight at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Powered by a supercharged 5.5-liter, 617-hp AMG V8 engine, the SLR McLaren Roadster boasts 0-60 mph acceleration of only 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 206 mph. 2008 Mercedes -Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Showcasing Formula 1 technology for the street, the SLR McLaren Roadster?s carbon fiber monocoque provides high torsional rigidity for outstanding handling as well as unparalleled protection in collisions. U.S. deliveries of the new roadster model began in Fall 2007. A Convertible Top Designed for High-Speed Driving Thanks to its fully retractable top, the SLR Roadster offers open-air driving pleasure that?s practical for everyday use. Available in three different color combinations, the retractable top of the new SLR Roadster blends into its aerodynamic silhouette, and newly developed roof materi...
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First Look: The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster
2008-01-15 18:54:00
More powerful, more economical, more intense: rediscovering intelligent roadster driving enjoyment The Mercedes -Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Incorporating around 650 newly developed components, the SLK models of 2008 are even more dynamic and now offer an even more emotionally charged driving experience. New-Generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster Since their first appearance in 1996, the compact SLK Roadsters have come to symbolize the dynamic Mercedes-Benz brand image. Already a familiar sight on our roads, the second-generation two-seater is to be further enhanced with the implementation of extensive measures in 2008, the aim being to further emphasise the car's sporty character and continue the SLK-Class success story by introducing new, dynamic, powerful elements. Some 310,000 first-generation roadster models were sold between 1996 and 2004. And approximately 185,000 customers ? some 60,000 of them in Germany alone ? hav...
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World Premiere For Vision GLK: Entry Luxury SUV From Mercedes-Benz
2008-01-15 18:54:00
Vision GLK: one SUV with two different faces The Vision GLK FREESIDE and Vision GLK TOWNSIDE represent two expressions of the same vehicle which are set to take the SUV world by storm. By presenting these two different vehicle profiles, Mercedes -Benz is highlighting the tremendous potential of the entry luxury SUV study, which is making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside Whereas the Vision GLK FREESIDE is an all-rounder that showcases the capabilities of today's SUV vehicles both on and off the road, the TOWNSIDE version is designed to make its mark with dynamic performance on the tarmac. The Vision GLK FREESIDE and Vision GLK TOWNSIDE provide a stylistically sound preview of a future midsize SUV model bursting with character. The two studies incorporate elements taken from the original angular design of the G-Class, whilst at the same time impressing with design features typical of today's Merc...
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
2008-01-15 18:54:00
2008 MY C63 AMG Sedan Features 451-Horsepower AMG V8 Engine DETROIT, MI ? The high-performance Mercedes -Benz C63 AMG is on display at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, open to the public January 19-27, 2008. Following the widely acclaimed launch of the new-generation 2008 C-Class sedan earlier this year, the V8-powered C63 AMG represents an impressive top-of-the-line addition to the popular C-Class model family. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG The New C63 AMG ? Visually and Technologically Distinctive Making its U.S showroom debut in April 2008, the 2008MY C63 AMG is distinguished by unique AMG body styling, 18-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension and high-performance brake system ? all designed by AMG specifically for this new model. The C63 AMG can be easily identified by a special front hood with two power domes and a muscular front apron with large air intakes and side air outlets as well as fog lights ringed in chrome. A ?6.3 AMG? badge marks each front fender, and co...
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Boasts New AMG Sport Package
2008-01-15 18:53:00
E320 BLUETEC Shares Spotlight with High-Performance E63 AMG The highly successful E-Class line of full-size sedans and wagons features an impressively broad and versatile range of models for 2008. Spanning from the thrifty, super-clean E320 BLUETEC diesel to the 507-hp E63 AMG, the E-Class offers the perfect car for an equally diverse range of consumer needs. 2008 Mercedes -Benz E300 BLUETEC and E350 CGI The E320 BLUETEC luxury sedan delivers up to 32 miles per gallon (highway cycle), while at the other end of the product spectrum, the high-performance E63 AMG can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in an eye-popping 4.3 seconds. New AMG Sport Package Offered To complement its popular sport package (comprised of lowered sport suspension, 18-inch wheels, a sport rear bumper with dual chrome exhaust pipes, blue-tinted glass and white gauges), the E350 and E550 models are now available with an optional AMG Sport package that includes deeper front and rear aprons with dual exhausts, 18-inch ...
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Chrysler's Fuel-Efficient HEMI Hybrid to Power New Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup
2008-01-15 18:52:00
HEMI® Hybrid to Join Cummins Turbodiesel in Future Ram Power train Lineup Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 13, 2008 - Chrysler LLC added to its list of fuel efficient powertrain offerings for the all-new Dodge Ram 1500 pickup today, announcing that the company?s advanced two-mode hybrid will join the light-duty Dodge Ram powertrain lineup for 2010. The Dodge Ram HEMI® Hybrid joins the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango in the Chrysler hybrid vehicle lineup. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Last year, the company also announced that it would introduce a Cummins turbodiesel engine after 2009 for the Dodge Ram 1500. The engine will meet 50-state emissions standards, and will deliver a 30-percent fuel economy improvement. ?Dodge Ram is known for capability, utility and performance,? said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President ? Product Development, Chrysler LLC. ?The addition of hybrid and diesel powertrains to our all-new Dodge Ram 1500 lineup is sure to attract an array of new customers looking for the ultim...
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2009 Dodge Ram
2008-01-15 18:52:00
First-in-segment coil-spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck Detroit, Jan 13, 2008 - Emerging from a herd of 120 long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit today, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. 2009 Dodge Ram Sport "Since the dawn of the 'big rig' look, Dodge Ram has always been a game-changer," said Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler LLC. "And this is our all-new game-changer -- the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, which is packed with full-size pickup firsts and best-in-class features." In 1994, Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup market, with its ?big rig? styling and iconic crosshair grille. ?We put a truck on the market that tripled our market share,? said Ralph Gilles, Vice President ? Jeep®/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC. ?Our design w...

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Lexus IS F
2008-01-15 18:52:00
Lexus today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 IS F high-performance sport sedan. The IS F is the first production model to wear the new ?F? badge and is the fastest Lexus production car ever built. The 2008 IS F launches onto the market carrying a base MSRP of $56,000. 2008 Lexus IS F The 2008 Lexus IS F is exclusively powered by a performance-tuned 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 416 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 5,200 rpm. With the implementation of a dual air intake system, high-flow cylinder heads with titanium intake valves designed by Yamaha, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and Electrically controlled intake cam (VVT-iE) and other technological advancements, the engine outputs 83.2 hp per liter allowing the IS F to accelerate from 0 to 60 in a blistering 4.6 seconds and achieve a maximum track speed of 170 mph. The IS F 5.0-liter engine is mated to the world's first eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift...
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Mercedes-Benz at NAIAS 2008
2008-01-15 18:50:00
Mercedes-Benz celebrates a double world premiere in Detroit: Debut appearance of entry luxury SUV and the new-generation SLK Detroit ? The Vision GLK FREESIDE and Vision GLK TOWNSIDE represent two expressions of the same vehicle which are set to take the SUV world by storm. Both of these studies are celebrating their world premiere at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Whereas the Vision GLK FREESIDE showcases the capabilities of today's SUV vehicles both on and off the road, the TOWNSIDE version is designed to make its mark with dynamic performance on the tarmac. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside By presenting two such different profiles, Mercedes-Benz is seeking to demonstrate the tremendous potential of the mid-size SUV study. The new generation of the SLK is also making its debut in Detroit. It is now even more dynamic, and offers a brand of emotionally-charged driving pleasure that is more intense than ever. Key visual changes include the restyled...
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