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- The Evolution of the Cadillac CTS Through Three Generation Models
- New Maserati Ghibli's Turbocharged V6 Sounds Deliciously Sport and…Italian
- Daihatsu Baptizes the Toyota Prius V the New Mebius in Japan
- Fernando Alonso is Let Lose in the New LaFerrari V12 at Fiorano
- Ford Releases 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition with Cosmetic Updates
- VW-Audi Experts Visit Fiat Plant, Italians Say Has Nothing to Do with Alfa Sale
- Spy Shots: Audi Continues Testing Canned R8 e-tron
- "Rush" Movie Brings 1970s F1 to the Big Screen, Centers on Rivalry Between Lauda and Hunt
- Mercedes-Benz Adds Four-Cylinder Gasoline Engine to GLK Range For the First Time
- Red Bull Racing Pit Crew Change Four Tires in Just Over 2 Seconds Breaking World Record
- Spied: BMW X1 Prototype with Electric Motor Trots Out for Testing
- Mercedes to Launch A45 AMG and C63 AMG Edition 507 in June
- Crazy Driver Plays Real Life GTA in Hong Kong
- 2014 Ford Fusion Allegedly Gets New 1.5-liter Three-Cylinder Turbo in North America
- Ford Focus Was the World’s Best-Selling Car in 2012, Says Polk
- Maserati's New Lounge Chair Somehow Pays Tribute to New Quattroporte
- Fresh Photos from Need for Speed Movie Set with McLaren P1, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
- Jay Leno is Impressed by 420HP Tuned Ford Focus RS
- GM Restructures Holden’s Manufacturing Operations, Lays Off 400 Employees
- Look What Happens When Cops Fail to Place Warning Signals at an Accident Scene
- Porsche Rumored to Launch Small-Displacement Turbo'd Flat-Four Within the Year
- Maserati Officially Reveals New 2014 Ghibli Sedan, Confirms Turbo'd V6 Petrols and Diesel
- Ford Reveals All-New Transit Courier at Birmingham CV Show
| The Evolution of the Cadillac CTS Through Three Generation Models Posted: 09 Apr 2013 07:33 PM PDT  Cadillac, one of the oldest names in the world of premium automobiles, has had its ups and downs over the 111 years of its existence, ranging from innovations like the first commercially available V8 engine in the U.S. on the 1914 Model 51 and styling revolutions such as tailfins and wraparound windshields in the late 1940s and 1950s, to failures like its diesel adventures of the late 1970s. After a long period of letdowns, the year 2003 brought about the first modern Cadillac, the CTS, which helped the wreath and crest company enter the 21st century and defined its brand image more than any another effort in recent times. Read more »       |
| New Maserati Ghibli's Turbocharged V6 Sounds Deliciously Sport and…Italian Posted: 09 Apr 2013 05:45 PM PDT  To captivate an enthusiast's heart, an automobile needs to entice a driver's senses on many different levels. For example, some cars are beautiful to the eyes but lack the performance, handling and feel to create that unique bond between man (or woman) and machine. It's far too early to say if Maserati's first attempt to build a car that targets the premium mid-size segment, the all-new Ghibli sports saloon, is one of those vehicles, but it does look and sound promising. Read more »   |
| Daihatsu Baptizes the Toyota Prius V the New Mebius in Japan Posted: 09 Apr 2013 04:43 PM PDT  Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker controlled by Toyota, has released a rebadged version of the Prius V (sold as the Prius α in Japan) for the domestic market. Called the Daihatsu Mebius, it is the second Toyota hybrid model rebadged as a Daihatsu, following the Camry hybrid's transformation into the Daihatsu Altis. Read more »    |
| Fernando Alonso is Let Lose in the New LaFerrari V12 at Fiorano Posted: 09 Apr 2013 03:58 PM PDT  We're still some time away from an actual test or review of the LaFerrari, but until then, we will keep getting videos Maranello's top offering driven very quickly. In fact, in the latest official video, the cameras at the Fiorano test track can't keep up with the car, as it speeds by in the hands of Ferrari F1's Fernando Alonso. Read more »    |
| Ford Releases 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition with Cosmetic Updates Posted: 09 Apr 2013 03:37 PM PDT  Ford's vision of a sports truck is entering a new model year with the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition that keeps the mechanicals intact, simply adding some unique to this version cosmetic touches. These include a Ruby Red Metallic exterior color (or optionally, Tuxedo Black Metallic) and box-side graphics on the outside, and 'Brick Red' seat bolsters with black inserts and cloth honeycomb highlights, console top finish panel, and center stack and door panel appliqué accents, on the inside. Read more »   |
| VW-Audi Experts Visit Fiat Plant, Italians Say Has Nothing to Do with Alfa Sale Posted: 09 Apr 2013 02:50 PM PDT  Recent developments suggest there could be more than just rumors to the supposed sale of Alfa Romeo to the VW Group. Following a report late last month saying Fiat and VW are negotiating a sale of Alfa Romeo and the Pomigliano d'Arco assembly plant, news broke out today from Europa Magazine that Volkswagen and Audi experts visited… the Pomigliano plant near Naples, in southern Italy. Read more »    |
| Spy Shots: Audi Continues Testing Canned R8 e-tron Posted: 09 Apr 2013 02:14 PM PDT  Up until last year, Audi was talking about the market launch of its battery-powered R8 e-tron, and even set a new record for production electric cars at the Nürburgring lapping the winding 13-mile German racetrack in 8 minutes and 9 seconds with a pre-production model (if that makes sense…). Then, all of a sudden, Audi said the launch of the all-electric R8 e-tron has been "delayed indefinitely". Read more »    |
| "Rush" Movie Brings 1970s F1 to the Big Screen, Centers on Rivalry Between Lauda and Hunt Posted: 09 Apr 2013 01:33 PM PDT  We have good news for all you racing enthusiasts out there that are not really into car movies like the "Fast and Furious" franchise. At the end of this article, you'll find the first trailer of the racing movie "Rush", set to premiere in September in European and U.S. cinemas. Read more »    |
| Mercedes-Benz Adds Four-Cylinder Gasoline Engine to GLK Range For the First Time Posted: 09 Apr 2013 01:10 PM PDT  Did you know that Mercedes-Benz has never offered a four-cylinder petrol unit for its GLK compact luxury SUV - up until now, that is? Well, that's about to change as beginning from June this year, European consumers will be able to order the updated model in GLK 250 4MATIC trim, which sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine producing 208hp (211PS) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of peak torque. Read more »    |
| Red Bull Racing Pit Crew Change Four Tires in Just Over 2 Seconds Breaking World Record Posted: 09 Apr 2013 12:26 PM PDT  The time taken to change a set of tires during a racing event has been going down over the years, from a few minutes at the dawn of racing, to less than three seconds in modern times. Recently, the Red Bull Racing F1 pit crew changed the tires on one of their cars, during the Malaysian Grand Prix, in a telemetry-confirmed 2.05 seconds. Read more »    |
| Spied: BMW X1 Prototype with Electric Motor Trots Out for Testing Posted: 09 Apr 2013 11:49 AM PDT  When the BMW Group took the decision to electrify and hybridize its automobile lineup a few years back, it wasn't playing around. Today, the Bavarian carmaker offers two pure electric models (albeit only as a lease in limited numbers as trial cars), the 1-Series-based ActiveE and the MINI E, and several hybrids, such as the ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7. Later this year, it will enhance its range with the i3 all-electric hatchback and from 2014, with the i8 hybrid sports car. Read more »   |
| Mercedes to Launch A45 AMG and C63 AMG Edition 507 in June Posted: 09 Apr 2013 11:30 AM PDT  The new A 45 AMG and C 63 AMG "Edition 507" are now available to order in Europe following their world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. For the 360PS (355 HP) A 45 AMG, the Edition 507 package brings a series of individualization options, including the AMG Night package (€797.30) that comes with a privacy glass, black anodised beltline trim strip, black tailpipe trims in chromed finish, radiator fins in silver chrome, high-gloss black painted finish for front splitter, exterior mirrors, side sill panel inserts and rear apron trim. Read more »   |
| Crazy Driver Plays Real Life GTA in Hong Kong Posted: 09 Apr 2013 11:04 AM PDT  If you're into cars and video games, you've likely heard of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA for short) franchise where you can steal vehicles (and pay the services of prostitutes, but that's another story…) and act like a genuine thug on the road, crashing and smashing into anything that comes your way, all in the safety of your home. This is what one man did - not in a game, though, but in real-life Hong Kong. Read more »    |
| 2014 Ford Fusion Allegedly Gets New 1.5-liter Three-Cylinder Turbo in North America Posted: 09 Apr 2013 10:19 AM PDT  The team over at FordInsideNews claims to have laid its hands on the Blue Oval's 2014 Order Form. In the order guide, it is stated that the 2014 model year Fusion will gain a sixth engine for the North American market in the guise of Ford's brand-new 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol unit, which premiered on the sedan's Chinese-market sibling, the Mondeo, just last week. No output numbers were mentioned for the North American model, but in China, Ford said this three-cylinder engine is projected to produce 177hp (132 kW) at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 177 lb-ft (240Nm) from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. Read more »   |
| Ford Focus Was the World’s Best-Selling Car in 2012, Says Polk Posted: 09 Apr 2013 09:44 AM PDT  Ford Focus ranks as the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world, according to Polk's global new vehicle registration data for the full-year 2012. Sales of the compact car totaled 1,020,410 cars worldwide, according to the automotive data and trends forecasting supplier. Ford's "global car" recorded market gains in China and the United States, with China registrations up 51 percent last year. Put into context, that means more than 1 in 4 Ford Focus vehicles sold worldwide went to China. In the U.S., Focus sales were up 40 percent in 2012. Read more »   |
| Maserati's New Lounge Chair Somehow Pays Tribute to New Quattroporte Posted: 09 Apr 2013 09:15 AM PDT  Designers can be a funny bunch sometimes, seeing things that ordinary people will likely never notice. What would you say if we were to tell you that this black leather lounge chair was directly inspired and conceived as an homage to the new Maserati Quattroporte? Read on, think about it, and then tell us your opinion in the comments. Read more »    |
| Fresh Photos from Need for Speed Movie Set with McLaren P1, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Posted: 09 Apr 2013 09:15 AM PDT  The filming for Dreamwork's upcoming "Need for Speed" Hollywood blockbuster continues at Mendocino County, where the crew at Mendocinosportsplus (MSP) had first captured the McLaren P1 on the movie set. One of Carscoops' readers, Andrew L., happened to stumble upon a truck carrying the British hypercar to one of the filming areas and took a few shots, which he kindly shared with us. Read more »   |
| Jay Leno is Impressed by 420HP Tuned Ford Focus RS Posted: 09 Apr 2013 07:31 AM PDT  Americans are undoubtedly very displeased at the fact that the head-turning Ford Focus RS never made it to US shores. Watching the many reviews of it posted online, one gets the impression that, while it may be a bit on the heavy and cumbersome side, it is a great driver's car, with lots of potential for tuning, primarily thanks to the fact that under its bonnet lies a 2.5-liter Volvo engine, which in stock form makes around 300 hp. Read more »    |
| GM Restructures Holden’s Manufacturing Operations, Lays Off 400 Employees Posted: 09 Apr 2013 07:10 AM PDT  Holden announced it will restructure its South Australian manufacturing and product development operations in Melbourne, because of lower demand for the locally-built Cruze compact model. As a consequence of the restructuring, the Holden Vehicle Operations facility in South Australia will cut its output by 16 percent, from 400 cars per day to 335 by August 1, 2013. This means that approximately 400 employees from the Elizabeth production facility will be sent home. Holden has around 2,200 employees in Australia. Read more »   |
| Look What Happens When Cops Fail to Place Warning Signals at an Accident Scene Posted: 09 Apr 2013 06:49 AM PDT  The author of this Russian video states that the truck driver with the recording device was distracted and failed to stop at a scene of an accident on the highway, almost crashing into civilian and police cars as well as people standing on the road in the process. Read more »    |
| Porsche Rumored to Launch Small-Displacement Turbo'd Flat-Four Within the Year Posted: 09 Apr 2013 06:19 AM PDT  When you think Porsche and four cylinder engines, images of the rather underpowered 914 spring to mind, and while it was a real Porsche in the way it was engineered, built and its handling characteristics, the quickest version with a two-liter engine could only sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.7 seconds. They did get the four-pot formula much better with the 924, 944 and 968, with the latter becoming classics. Power won't be a problem with the German manufacturer's rumored new flat-four engine, which reportedly is coming within the year, complete with turbocharging. Read more »   |
| Maserati Officially Reveals New 2014 Ghibli Sedan, Confirms Turbo'd V6 Petrols and Diesel Posted: 09 Apr 2013 05:38 AM PDT  As we suspected, the photos of the brand-new 2014 Maserati Ghibli sedan that surfaced online Monday night were indeed real, as the Italian automaker came out with an official announcement containing some initial details and a batch of higher-resolution images that allow us to get a closer look at the luxury sports sedan. Built on a shortened version of the platform that underpins the also-new Quattroporte, the more compact-sized Ghibli is expected to measure less than 5 meters in length or roughly the same as a BMW 5-Series sedan, with which it will compete. Other rivals will include the high-powered versions of the Audi A6 and A7 Sportback, BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS, Jaguar XF and possibly even the 2014 Cadillac CTS. Read more »   |
| Ford Reveals All-New Transit Courier at Birmingham CV Show Posted: 09 Apr 2013 05:06 AM PDT  Ford has chosen the 2013 Birmingham CV show to reveal its final new Transit-branded commercial vehicle, which completes the "transformation" of the Blue Oval's range. The latest model, the Transit Courier van, is the entry-level offering, and it, along with the rest of the updated range, is expected to drive a strong predicted increase in sales by the year 2016. Read more »    |
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