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Maybach to survive with new S-Class platform, new models on the way

2011 Maybach 57/62 It has been reported numerous times that Daimler AG’s Maybach brand will soon die after being starved of new products. That might not be the case anymore with some new leadership in town and some new products in the pipeline. Daimler board member, Joachim Schmidt, who was recently brought back to run Daimler’s sales and marketing,… Read the rest

Porsche desktop background

This past weekend, the Porsche camp was somewhat all conquering. In celebration of that, I’m offering up this full size desktop background for all of you Porsche fanatics. In this shot, the Velox Porsche 911 GT3 Cup leads a GT class Corvette into Mosport’s turn 4. That yellow glow you see under the car is unburnt fuel escaping from… Read the rest

Next-generation Subaru boxer engine coming by the end of 2010

2009 Subaru Forester In what will be the first major overhaul of Subaru’s trademark boxer engine in 20 years, the automaker plans to introduce a next-generation, horizontally opposed engine by the end of the year. The model will first debut in the Forester crossover and then make its way into other Subaru models, according to a report by Japan’s… Read the rest

Aston Martin Cygnet U.S. bound in 2012, electric-only version due in 2013

Aston Martin Cygnet Originally, the Aston Martin Cygnet was only planned for the European market. Reports now suggest that the rebadged Toyota iQ minicar will be coming to the United States in 2012 – but that’s not all. Besides the regular 1.3L gasoline engine based Cygnet, an electric-version with a 60-mile range will arrive sometime in 2013. Same purchasing… Read the rest

2010 Buick LaCrosse: Not your old man’s car

The last time I drove a Buick was in 1959. It was my Dad’s 1956 Buick Century. This is not my old man’s car! What a beauty his was. What a beauty this LaCrosse is! This is a driver’s car! One of the nice perks of being in the media is at certain times you get to drive a… Read the rest

The Danica Enigma

Danica Patrick is probably the best known driver in the IndyCar Series to the general public and possibly even to the casual fan. Her PR machine together with her various semi risque photo shoots and Go-Daddy ads have made her face known to thousands of people. She almost certainly is the highest earner in IndyCar with an income up… Read the rest

2011 Ford Explorer Will Join Taurus On Police Duty

The last couple of months have seen three different police vehicle concepts unveiled by each of the domestic automakers: the Chevrolet Caprice Police Detective PPV from GM, the new Dodge Charger Pursuit from Chrysler and the Taurus Interceptor from Ford. Now, the Blue Oval has unveiled a second Police Interceptor vehicle based on the latest 2011…

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Could Connectivity And Smartphones Open Your Car Up To Hackers?

Is it time for firewalls and malware protection for your car? Almost, but not quite yet, say experts, in a top-notch report from CNET. Earlier this year we reported on research from the University of Washington and the University of California, San Diego, that showed how researchers were able to break into vehicle networks or change…

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Smart Sales Sputter, But Upcoming Products Will Broaden Appeal

Smart’s newness in the U.S. is wearing off, and demand for its only U.S. model, the Fortwo two-seater is, falling. According to Automotive News, the Smart brand will likely sell fewer than 100,000 vehicles worldwide, down from 114,000 in 2009. Citing a report from the German paper Der Spiegel, it reports that U.S. sales will likely this year be…… Read the rest

First Impressions Review: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged – 510 horses. Classy horses.

Range Rover Sport Consumer Reviews Land Rover Range Rover Sport Overview 2010 Range Rover Sport Photo Gallery 2010 Range Rover Sport Specs By Danny Chang Pros Awesome acceleration for a SUV that weighs like an elephant Intelligent cruise control basically drives the car itself High driving position provides commanding view of the road A sense of superiority comes standard… Read the rest