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Lotus 2-Eleven
Lotus Sport, the race car performance arm of Lotus Cars has revealed the Lotus 2-Eleven, aimed at the true track day enthusiast. Weighing in at just…
2008 Pontiac G8 GT debuts
General Motors has revealed the 2008 Pontiac G8 sports sedan. Based on the Commodore from GM’s Holden subsidiary in Australia, the G8 will serve as a replacement…
Spied: Bombardier “Spyder” motorcycle
Two spy shots have surfaced showing a new motorcycle-styled vehicle being developed by Canadian ATV and snowmobile maker Bombardier. The Bombardier vehicle, known as the…
BMW’s Chris Bangle: from whipping boy to trend setter
Trashed by critics just a few years ago, BMW’s chief designer Chris Bangle is “experiencing a pleasant reversal of fortune,” a report in today’s Wall Street Jorunal said.…
BMW to launch 335xi Sedan in March
BMW intends to launch an all-wheel-drive version of the 335i sedan in March 2007, according to a posting on the BMW Military Sales website. “We…
BMW Mille Miglia Concept
BMW has unveiled a new concept car prior to the 2006 Mille Miglia. The car has hints of today’s BMW Z4 Coupe mixed with one…
Will the first Chinese cars in the U.S. be American?
Chinese automakers have been having a hard time getting their vehicles approved for sale in the United States, not to mention setting up an infrastructure…
General Motors launches flying car viral
Since Volkswagen had such a viral advertising hit — albeit not entirely planned — with its Un-pimp Your Auto advertising campaign, General Motors has decided…
Customizer puts iMac in Mercedes CLS
German car customizer Mattes Interieurtechnik has created a customized Mercedes CLS with a nicely integrated iMac personal computer in the rear seats. The iMac’s compact…
Rear-wheel-drive on the rise
In 1982, 46.6 percent of Canadian passenger cars featured front-wheel-drive. By 2001, that number increased to 94.8. While American statistics are undoubtedly similar, Canada’s snowy…
Video: Mercedes S-Class vs. Smart
With the likelihood of DaimlerChrysler’s Smart ForTwo coming to the United States at an all-time high, there has been an increased interest among Americans about…
Aston Martin likely to end up independent
Up to 30 buyers are reported to be interested in buying Aston Martin from Ford, and none of them are other automakers. According to the U.K.’s Guardian Unlimited,…