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First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan
2008-05-29 16:02:00 Autoblog recently spent time in Korea driving pre-production versions of the new Hyundai Genesis. This is the car that, according to Hyundai, will usher in a new era of luxury. Them’s big words, and we only got a limited amount of time to figure out how true — or not — they were. But ...
By: Auto Fans
Spied: BMW M3 Sedan facelift? already?
2008-05-20 15:54:00 When the BMW M3 sedan made its debut, we knew based on its two door counterpart,’s performance that it would be fast. But this is one bit of ground we didn’t anticipate the V8 super-sedan would cover quite so quickly: Barely on the market already, the M3 Sedan is getting a facelift. The revisions, of course, ...
By: Auto Fans
First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Sonata - Korean bred, redesigned in America
2008-04-27 10:08:00 In recent months, Hyundai has made a big splash with the introductions of the Genesis sedan and coupe-2009 Hyundai Sonata. While those two models will likely do wonders for Hyundai’s street cred, they will definitely be niche players when it comes to volume. Among passenger cars in the US market, the midsize segment has been ...
By: AutoFans
Beijing Auto Show 2008: Nissan unveils new Teana and Teana XV
2008-04-23 15:20:00 Back in October of last year, Nissan unveiled the Intima concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The large front-wheel-drive sedan previewed the styling for the new Teana (above, dark) and more luxurious Teana XV (above, light) that Nissan and its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng debuted at the Auto China show in Beijing. The ...
By: Autospider
Beijing Auto Show 2008: Volkswagen Lavida meets its home audience
2008-04-23 15:08:00 Shanghai Volkswagen developed the new VW Lavida in China, for China. Now it’s made its big debut before the home-market audience in Beijing. Stylistically, the made-in-China design looks oddly dated, quite frankly. The petal-shaped head- and taillamps look like something you might find on a 1990’s Korean import and not a newly-minted VW, regardless of ...
By: Autospider
Hyundai Sonata Recall of 393,714 Sedans: issue with air bag system
2008-04-16 19:02:00 Today we are hearing that there has been a Hyundai Sonata recall of 393,714 sedans, the reason given was because of an issue with the air bag system and this issue is more to-do with complaints as the isn?t defective per se. The company has had customers complain about how the advanced air bag system ...
By: Product Reviews
Bentley wants to slash CO2 by two-thirds
2008-04-16 18:02:00 British racing green could take on a whole new meaning if Bentley is able to achieve its goal of reducing CO2 emissions by two-thirds to just 120 grams per kilometer by 2012. Currently, all of its vehicles emit more than 400 g/km, no doubt including the 2009 Bentley Brooklands we drove last week, so the ...
By: Autospider
Spy Video: Alfa Romeo 159 GTA mule spotted at the Nurburgring
2008-03-27 15:35:00 Alfa Romeo has been turning out some impossibly beautiful cars. Unfortunately, most of the line-up is lacking the grunt to back up its killer looks, with the 8C Competizione floating beyond reproach atop the range and a huge gap down to the standard production models. Alfa is apparently looking to bridge that gap, however, with ...
By: Autospider
New York 2008 Preview: Suzuki Concept Kizashi 3 planned for debut
2008-03-17 12:30:00 At the Frankfurt Motor Show last year we met the first Suzuki Kizashi Concept, a large sport wagon proof of concept that looked like a Dodge Magnum had crashed into a box of Anime. Next we encountered the Kizashi Concept 2 at the Tokyo Motor Show, which carried forward the first concept’s design theme ...
By: Autospider
New York 2008 Preview: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP packs 402 HP? and a third pedal!
2008-03-17 12:06:00 The Northeast is the Pontiac division’s largest market, and the brand — which has played the stepchild in recent years, banished to the outer limits of exhibition halls — is finally getting its own coming out party in New York next week. The resurgent Performance Division will flex its muscles at the Javits Center. Joining ...
By: Autospider
First Drive: the 2008 Lexus IS F
2008-03-16 17:47:00 I could start off with wheel sizes and the 8-speed transmission and all that, but this car is only marginally about the numbers. Still, let’s get the numbers out of the way: Lexus IS-F 8-speed auto, 5.0L V8, 416-HP, 371 lb.-ft. BMW M3 6-speed manual, 4.0L V8, 414-HP, 295 lb.-ft. Mercedes C 63 AMG 7-speed auto, 6.2L V8, 467-HP, 442 ...
By: Autospider
General Motors Issues Recall for 207,000 Sedans Due to Fire Risk
2008-03-16 15:30:00 General Motors issued a recall for 207,000 sedans due an issue where they can develop oil leaks leading to fires. Models effected by the recall include Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix. It says there has 267 incidents and six injuries regarding the defect.
Kitschy Cat: Galpinized Jaguar XF
2008-03-13 15:09:00 It’s been argued that the Jaguar XF lost a lot of the edge that it’s conceptual predecessor displayed on the show stand. The end result was less than thrilling, but the available powerplants and sumptuous interior may have made up for the exterior’s shortcomings. Galpin Jaguar, the largest volume Jag dealership in the States, ...
By: AutoFans
Compacts And Sedans
2008-02-17 14:49:00 But truths to tell, right now amalgam cars are the most exclusive customs to store on gasoline. Even if gasoline prices will spike to the height of $5 per liter (which I very misgiving it would), receiving those amalgams would still be the slighcheck economical move to store gasoline. guesswork you have that vast fuel guzzling ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Mitsubishi ZT Concept could replace cancelled 380 in Australia
2008-02-11 17:50:00 It’s a foregone conclusion that the Concept ZT unveiled in Tokyo is the styling direction Mitsubishi will take when it unveils a reworked Galant in the next couple of years. So common sense says that the next iteration of the Mitsubishi 308 sold in Australia, which began life in 2005 as a rebadged Galant with ...
By: Autospider
Detroit 2008: Maserati unveils special Quattroporte ?Collezione Cento?
2008-01-15 14:14:00 The Maserati Quattroporte is without a doubt one of our favorite sports sedans, exuding the kind of exotic Italian craftsmanship usually reserved for supercars and two-door GTs. But with a facelift around the corner, the Trident marque has been keeping the sensuous sedan fresh with ever more desirable editions. The latest is the Quattroporte Collezione ...
By: Autospider
Execs say Buick to get more ?bold?, ?dramatic?
2008-01-01 13:58:00 Through the success of the Enclave, Buick has discovered that nicely designed, well-built, high content vehicles sell. Being the first Buick in a long time to log advance orders, GM thinks it might be onto something with the Enclave formula. That recipe consists of bolder styling than past Buicks, with cues coming from the ...
By: Autospider
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sedans driving
2007-12-31 16:38:00 We?ve been seeing camouflaged test mules of an updated Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sedans driving around for some time now, but the German automaker apparently can?t keep it under wraps anymore. On Saturday the online motoring press worldwide lit up with two pictures of the facelifted ?four-door coupe?, reportedly leaked by someone inside Mercedes ahead of its intended ...
Chrysler working on emergency overhaul of Sebring, Avenger sedans
2007-12-25 01:36:00 Chrysler working on emergency overhaul of Sebring, Avenger sedans Chrysler has announced that it is working on an emergency interior overhaul of its Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger sedans — dubbed Project D. The redesign is due to harsh criticisms of the cars' interiors. The automaker is currently assembling a team of senior managers and directors who took recent buyouts to head Project D. The Chrysler Sebring was launched in the fall of 2006 and the Dodge Avenger launched in January of 2007. Both were met with lackluster retail sales. Both cars compete in the mid-size sedan segment — one of the most competitive in the industry — and go head-to-head with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and the Chevrolet Malibu. No word was given on when the updated cars will debut.
Honda recalls 43,000 Acura RL sedans
2007-12-19 00:01:00 Honda recalls 43,000 Acura RL sedans Honda has announced the recall of 43,000 Acura RL sedans. The recall — which affects 2005-2008 model year cars — is due to a faulty power steering hose that can crack and leak fluid onto the catalytic converter, possibly leading to fire. Earlier this year, Honda recalled 182,756 Civic sedans, making it one of the most recalled automakers of 2007. Despite the recent recalls, Honda still maintains one of the lowest recall rates in the industry.
GM?s RWD Alpha platform to underpin new Chevy, not Pontiac
2007-12-05 15:42:00 When we first got word earlier this year that GM was working on a new small rear-wheel-drive platform called Alpha, everyone thought that Cadillac and Pontiac would be the first brands to get it. A rear-wheel-drive replacement for the Euro-only BLS was a given, considering that Cadillac has to compete more aggressively with the ...
By: Autospider
Lexus Recall: GS350, IS250, IS350 and Mark X sedans
2007-11-29 14:50:00 Toyota have recalled more that 264,000 luxury passenger vehicles after it was found that they contained faulty fuel pipes. Also included in the recall were 49,000 flagship Lexus cars which were sold overseas. The cars were recalled as the faulty fuel pipe could have caused cracks and corrosion, leading to a fuel leak. According to Toyota?s ...
By: Product Reviews
Japanese cars rank at the top in upscale sedans.
2007-11-22 09:54:00 According to consumer reports recently rated six sedans in the upscale segment. Three Japanese cars , Infinity G35 from Nissan, Lexus ES 350 from Toyota and Nissan mixima found their way among the top. At the top of the list,comes the Infinity G35 ,with a combination of sporty performance, best luxury and handling. INFINITY G35: The ...
BMW Recalls 29,250 Sedans, SUVs to Fix Engine Stalls
2007-10-21 19:00:00 News from Bloomberg, said that,  BMW ( Bayerische Motoren Werke ) AG is recalling 29,250 5-Series and BMW 6-Series sedans and X5 sport- utility vehicles (SUV) to fix a static electricity problem that can cause their V-8 engines to stall.The recall, affecting BMW’s 2006 and 2007 models, was announced today by the Washington-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its Web site. The problem involves the engine’s electronic control unit, when temperatures are below freezing and humidity is low, according to a NHTSA defect report. Under those conditions, an electrostatic discharge can occur at pipes that deliver fuel to the engine’s injectors, causing the control unit to malfunction. Dealers will attach grounding cables in the engine compartment free of charge, according to the document. Vehicles affected are the BMW 550I and BMW 650I from model years 2006 and 2007, and the BMW X5 from 2007. Recent Posts of Global Auto/Motor Show: + M...
The re-definition of luxury sedans, the Mercedes Benz F700
2007-08-14 09:29:00 One of Europe’s most known motor event is upcoming, the Frankfurt Motor Show. There are teasers and official details of the world’s newest concepts, exotic cars and other hot things. Mercedes wants to unveil their brand new F700 luxury sedan limousine concept in Frankfurt, Germany. As the leaders of Mercedes announced, they also show their ...
By: BestCarEver
Honda increases Incentives on its Accord Sedans in China
2007-08-06 07:58:00 Honda Motor, the second largest auto seller in Japan has recently increased its incentives on the Accord sedans which is so far the best-selling model in China. The raise in incentive was about the same as the one offered in United States affecting the profits earned of its partners this year. According to the company’s ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Nissan recalls over 140,000 of their Altima sedans
2007-07-10 07:01:00 The 2007 Nissan Altima sedan has encountered some serious problem on the air filter. Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has an air filter that can catch fire easily whenever there are something sucked in such as cigarette ashes. There are four incidents have been reported to Nissan. Nissan has contact the Altima owners last week. ...
Nissan recalls over 140,000 of their Altima sedans
2007-07-10 00:00:00 The 2007 Nissan Altima sedan has encountered some serious problem on the air filter. Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has an air filter that can catch fire easily whenever there are something sucked in such as cigarette ashes. There are four incidents have been reported to Nissan. Nissan has contact the ...
By: 2dayblog
Chery Bulletproof Sedans
2007-03-14 09:59:00 Chery Automobile, the Chinese auto manufacturer and one of the largest independent Chinese automobile manufacturers and one of the fastest growing automakers in the world, has announced recently its collaboration with a South American company to build bulletproof sedans which its assembly will be based in China.The cars will be produced in conjunction with the Eastern midrange sedan and are intended for export delivery worldwide. That’s a leaping, bold step for the Chinese automaker, brushing shoulders with its neighboring, leading Japanese automotive brands.The joint endeavor is with Bognor Automotive of Uruguay, with Chery holding 70 percent of the venture and Bognor the remaining 30 percent as sources have observed.Although Chery’s been tight-lipped about the whole scheme, the automaker did not reveal any details pertaining to its plans and stages for production numbers or targeted countries where its vehicles could be exported to.Bulletproof auto body parts will be an impres...
By: Talk About Cars!
Top 10 Most Extreme Luxury Sedans of 2007
2007-02-16 23:27:01 We can’t say it better than Joseph Phillippi, a former automotive financial analyst when he told Forbes: ?Clearly these cars are putting more horsepower to the ground than one would ever think was normal for a luxury sedan. These are Ferraris with four doors and a trunk.” It seems every Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar are in ... |
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