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  • Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept – the future of the high-end luxury

    Teased almost one month ago, the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept made its official appearance today at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, offering brand-new illustration for the luxury sedan of the near future. (more…)

  • 2011 Lincoln MKX packs more technologies and exclusive features

    In addition to the launch of MyLincoln Touch driver connect technology, the 2011 Lincoln MKX adds a suite of other convenience features and technologies, several of which are not available anywhere else in the midsize luxury crossover segment.

    “The 2011 Lincoln MKX is the perfect vehicle to launch MyLincoln Touch driver connect technology simply because the original version of this luxury midsize crossover already is brimming with consumer-focused features,” said Jason Mase, crossover marketing manager. “The new model offers more of the conveniences and features our customers expect and demand, including ones our competitors can’t match at any price.” (more…)

  • Volkswagen reveals the New Compact Coupe concept

    In Detroit, at the 21st North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen has premiered the Compact Coupe Concept, an extremely fast hybrid vehicle with sharp styling and amazing fuel economy. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz unveils SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition roadsters

    Mercedes-Benz announced two new Roadster special editions – SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition, both of which benefiting from a special paint finish and a stylish interior with numerous sophisticated highlights. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li Sedans Pricing Announced

    As an exciting example of its EfficientDynamics engineering philosophy, BMW announced the North American debut of the 7 Series with a twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine. Featuring BMW’s award-winning inline-6 engine that produces V-8 power on six-cylinder fuel consumption, the new BMW 740i and BMW 740Li achieve a remarkable balance of power, efficiency, and sporty driving dynamics. Both models will go on sale in the United States as 2011 models in Spring 2010. The M.S.R.P. of the 740i is $71,025 and the long wheelbase 740Li will retail for $75,425 (prices Include $875 Destination and Handling charge). (more…)

  • Audi Flicks Switch On Second Electric Show Car In Detroit

    Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 metre long and 1.78 metre wide but just 1.22 metre tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings.

    Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron’s low gross weight of around only 1,350 kilograms, high-torque power units driving the rear wheels guarantee commensurate road performance. Two electric motors with a combined output of 204PS and 2,650 Nm (1954.54 lb-ft) accelerate the coupe with ASF-design aluminium body from 0 to 62mph in just 5.9 seconds. The Audi e-tron accomplishes the sprint from 37mph to 75mph (60 to 120 km/h) in a mere 5.1 seconds. (more…)

  • Renault Announces its Lowest CO2 Emitting Production Car

    Behind the scenes, the development of several of Renault’s electric vehicles continues relentlessly ahead of their launch in 2011. Meanwhile, in the pursuit of some purer air before then, the forward-thinking French brand has announced its cleanest production car yet with the new dCi 86-powered Clio, emitting just 98 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

    Set to be available in three- and five-door guise, the new versions offer not just reduced guilt driving, but also the promise of lower fuel consumption, at 76.3 mpg (combined cycle, an increase of 12.1 mpg) and a theoretical range of 923 miles between fill-ups. (more…)

  • Toyota debuts FT-CH compact hybrid concept

    Today, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Toyota has unwrapped the Toyota FT-CH compact hybrid concept, a four-seat vehicle aimed at the young generation. (more…)

  • Nissan Mixim EV appears for first time in US

    As a part of Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Nissan is presenting the Nissan Mixim EV, a compact concept vehicle powered by a pair of innovative “Super Motor” electric motor/generators. (more…)

  • Bentley shows Muslanne and Series 51 Continental GTC at NAIAS

    Bentley MulsanneBentley Motors, the only ultra-luxury manufacturer with a stand alone display at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, pulled the wraps off the all-new Bentley Mulsanne flagship sedan and ‘Series 51’ designer edition of the Continental GTC convertible during the vehicles’ first motor show debut in The Americas. (more…)

  • Citroen C-Zero To Premiere At Brussels Motor Show

    C-ZERO, Citroën’s new all-electric four-seater city car, is to make its world show premiere at the 88th European Motor Show in Brussels later this month – alongside 25 other models from Citroën’s award-winning range.

    Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise – the aptly named C-ZERO is Citroën’s 100% electric solution to meet the demands of modern day urban driving. With compact dimensions, rapid charge and generous range for day-to-day car journeys, C-ZERO is a perfect city companion. (more…)

  • 2010 Granite Concept by GMC

    At the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, GMC is introducing the GMC Granite concept, a urban styled, modern vehicle aimed to the young generation. (more…)