If you thought the Audi RS6 Avant was the craziest grocery-getter on the block, just wait a few years. Audi is readying an even more high-performance version of the RS6 Avant, a new report finds. Dubbed the RS6 Avant Plus, the more potent version promises to improve on the RS6's already lofty performance figures.
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With an updated version of the Cadillac XLR reportedly scheduled for a July launch, it appears as though General Motors' luxury division is hard at work readying the new model. Previous spy photos showed the updated XLR with no camouflage, but the latest round of images gives us our first look into the 2009 XLR's cabin.
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As part of today's earlier reports of a tentative agreement being reached between Chrysler and GM and the CAW, Buzz Hargrove, the union president, revealed more details on talks with Chrysler. The automaker promised to build the next-generation of passenger cars to a Brampton, ON plant and keep a casting plant open until at least 2011.

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General Motors announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with UAW Local 602, which has been striking the automaker's Delta Township crossover factory since April 17. GM also announced that it has avoided a strike by UAW Local 549, which staff's the company's Ontario, Ohio stamping facility, just outside of Mansfield.
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Following on the heels of the news that the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will make its debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September, spy photographers have captured some of the best images of the upcoming muscle car to date — including a sneak peek at the car's interior.

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A convertible version of the upcoming Cadillac CTS coupe is stillborn, new reports find. With both Infiniti planning a G37 convertible and Lexus an IS hardtop, and the Germans already offering its convertibles in the BMW 3-series drop-top and Audi's A4, it seems Cadillac will miss its chance to battle in the competitive market.

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The Chevrolet Volt — or at least its electric-gasoline hybrid powertrain — is finally being put through its paces on real roads, and GM is happy to report it's hitting its advertised range of 40 mile on electric power alone. Earlier reports had an older Malibu body hiding Volt mechanicals, although GM denied it was running the Volt powertrain.

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General Motors has announced that it will unveil its 2010 Chevrolet Camaro at the Indy 08, Back at the Brickyard Event. However, don't look for the new Camaro at next weekend's Indy 500 — the Indy 08 event actually takes place at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September.
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Just a few days ago it looked like the CAW would suspend contract talks with General Motors until later this summer, but CAW president Buzz Hargrove has announced that a tentative agreement has been reached after a meeting that lasted through the night. The CAW also announced a similar deal has been agreed upon with Chrysler.

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Toyota announced on Thursday that its Prius hybrid has reached a major milestone, eclipsing the 1 million mark in worldwide sales. The Prius was first launched in Toyota's home market of Japan in 1997, but was brought to other markets around the world — including the U.S. — in 2000.
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Reports from earlier this week had VW's upcoming U.S. factory possibly assembling the Porsche Cayenne SUV Stateside. On Thursday, Porsche spokesperson Albrecht Bamler denied the rumors.

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Following on the heels of the leaked image of the all-new Nissan 370Z, an image of a production Nissan Cube has surfaced online. Just like the 370Z image, the Cube picture was brought to us via a presentation of Nissan's GT 2012 business plan.
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Fisker Coachbuild is fighting back a lawsuit brought against it by Tesla as the Henrik Fisker-run company has asked a California court for arbitration. The request was filed on Tuesday, May 13, with a hearing scheduled for June 11. Tesla filed its lawsuit against Fisker on April 14.
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Volkswagen will be teaming with Austria's KTM to make the company's first ever motorcycle, a new report finds. You may know KTM best for its raceday-ready X-Bow, which was actually its first attempt at a four-wheeled car. KTM has been producing motorcycles since 1953.
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[Update: Raw video footage added] Cadillac last Friday reported its CTS-V sedan achieved a record 7 minutes 59.32 seconds lap time at Germany's famed Nurburgring test track. The sub-8-minute lap is the fastest ever documented for a production sedan. The new model — which goes on sale late this summer — was first unveiled earlier this year, and is now undergoing final testing.

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Saab's 9-4X prototype has been photographed again undergoing extensive testing. We first saw this bodystyle at the Detroit Auto Show, being touted at as the 9-4X BioPower Concept, but Saab is obviously serious about bringing this to the marketplace in a timely fashion.

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For those of us living on this side of the Atlantic, we've only had a few months with the Saturn Astra. But for those who live in Europe, the Astra nameplate has been around for nearly 17 years. And after those 17 years of production, Opel has reached a major milestone as it has produced its 10 millionth Astra.
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With hybrid vehicles making the most sense for city driving, we've often wondered why automakers don't produce hybrid versions of their cargo vans, which are widely used for city deliveries. The gas-saving potential is enormous, and at least one company has seen the light. UPS has announced that it has purchased 500 alternative-fuel vehicles.
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UAW strikes have decimated General Motors' production schedule through the first few months of 2008, but the General is taking a stand against the Union at one of its plants. UAW Local 602 has been on strike at the automaker's Delta Township crossover plant since April 17, but GM announced today that it will cancel medical and life insurance benefits for those on strike, effective midnight tonight.
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The Ford Flex crossover, when it arrives at dealers later this summer, will be quieter inside than its competitors, a list that includes the Acura MDX, Toyota Highlander and GMC Acadia, Ford announced today. Prototypes of the car have been tested in a wind tunnel for over a year to eliminate wind noise at speed thanks to a 'search and destroy' process. Ford spent the time on the issue as it believes customers associate quiet interior with quality.

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