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Lamborghini
Sesto Elemento is already listed for sale at €2M
 A
few months back, shortly after it was revealed at the Paris Motor
Show, reports began to become apparent suggesting that the Italian
automaker could put it into production, however limited. Now the
car is listed for sale by an exotic car dealership in Germany.
Although the reported original listing on the mobile.de online
marketplace is no longer there to be found, it is still up on
Auto Salon Singen's website with an approximately €2 million ($2.63M
USD) list price – €1.9m before tax, €2.3m after. More
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2011
Acura TSX Sport Wagon
 The
base model starts at $30,960 plus $860 for destination and handling,
while the TSX Sport Wagon with Tech Package costs $34,610 plus
D&H. When upgrading to the latter, buyers also receive a power-actuated
tailgate, boosted ELS 460-watt 10-speaker audio system with voice
recognition, navigation with real-time weather, traffic updates
and dynamic re-routing, and the rearview camera. A loaded Acura
TSX Sport Wagon with Tech Package still comes in under the base
price of the A4 ($35,940), 328i ($36,200) and comparably-equipped
V50 ($35,650). The Caddy? Just over $38,000 in base spec. More
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Cadillac
CTS-V, Jeep Grand Cherokee named 2011 Internet Car and Truck of
the Year
 The
Internet Car and Truck of the Year voting jury has just announced
its pair of winners for 2011, and top honors go to both the Cadillac
CTS-V and Jeep Grand Cherokee. For 2011, the CTS-V is offered
in a trio of body styles, all of which boast a 556-horsepower
supercharged V8 and seriously good driving dynamics. Likewise,
the 2011 Grand Cherokee remains one of the best off-road vehicles
in its class, and points the way forward for the "new Chrysler."
More
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2011
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
 Sonata
is a sedan that has always shown up with the kind of styling,
efficiency and price this low which make consumers to scurry for
their checkbook. All new 2011 Sonata can also be driven in all
electric mode. Hyundai says that the Sonata Hybrid can cruise
on all-electric at speed of up to 62 mph, and company's engineer
indicated that the car might do even better. Hyundai did this
by converting its 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine to the Atkinson
Cycle and added a 40-horsepower electric motor More
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2010
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG w/P31 Development Package
 In
order to bring the C63's 6.2-liter set up it is stable for busting
481 horsepower at 6,800 rpm, AMG has attached a lightweight engine
in it also include new pistons, con-rods and a different crankshaft.
When it is loaded over by an updated ECU, the combination gets
an extra 30 advantage from the V8, moreover 443 pound feet of
torque that resolutely sits at the 5,000 rpm. Benz's bowfins have
launched this car with a top speed of 174 mph. More
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2010
Audi R8 V10 by Wheelsandmore
 The
brand new Audi R8 V10 looks simply amazing, This car is seems
to be a powerful vehicle with 525hp, At present Wheelsandmore
presents this new sports car in the market as a completely different
and exclusive level luxurious sports car.
The German tuning starts manufacturing this car with a handcrafted
special stainless steel, also attach a valve controlled exhaust
system that is linked up with an ECU upgrade. That gives it an
impressive performance of 600 HP and 590 lb of torque. All of
this power is generated by new 20" 3-piece wheels. More
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Ferrari Enzo will be hybrid
 The
next Enzo will be revealed in 2012 and it "will incorporate
the state of the art of our knowledge in terms of increasing performances
while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. It will then influence
all Ferraris that appear after it." Under the hood there
will be the same gasoline-hybrid technology that is found in the
Vettura Laboratorio HY-KERS concept that was unveiled in March
at the Geneva Auto Show. As for the car’s design language, it
was previewed in 2007 by the Millechili concept. More
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2011
Honda CR-Z
 Looking
inside, the whole "hybrid sports car" theme is nicely
presented. The futuristic dash display speaks to the eco-mindedness
of the CR-Z, and the nicely bolstered, supportive seats and short,
nubby six-speed manual shifter are sporty visual cues. Furthermore,
all of the car's controls are canted toward the driver, and we're
big fans of the smaller-diameter steering wheel. Especially with
the navigation screen in place, the interior looks great when
lit up at night, though Honda is long overdue for an upgrade to
its infotainment display technology. More
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2011
Audi A7 Sportback Continues 4-Door Coupe Craze
 The
new A7 has design elements that give its body line a low-slung,
aerodynamic look and feel. Combine that with the long sloping
hood and chopped rear deck lid and you have one aggressive looking
gran touring sedan.From a visual standpoint the A7 is light years
ahead of BMW’s 5 Series Gran Turismo and Porsche’s turtle shaped
Panamera. From a technical standpoint the new 2011 Audi A7 features
fun toys like touchscreen navigation, a Bang & Olufsen stereo
system with 1,300 watts of power (that may be overkill), full
bluetooth capabilities and just about every current automotive
safety feature known to man More
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Review:
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
 The
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart is a compromised vehicle.
In strict terms of the competition, I like it more than the twitchy
MazdaSpeed3 but less than a Subaru WRX. While the Mazda has more
power, the Mitsubishi's smart AWD system (last generation or not)
lays the power down in a much more competent and satisfying way
than the Speed3. The WRX, however, smokes the tires off of both.
While the WRX is not the shockingly capable canyon carver it once
was (blame the long travel suspension and re-packaged rear introduced
in 2008), the Sportback Ralliart comes up short. Initial turn-in
feels better, but that's about it. More
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2011
Volkswagen Jetta Details Released
 There’s
good news for fans of VW’s perennial favorite sedan: the 2011
Jetta gives you more style for less money. The 2011 model boasts
distinctive new exterior styling and has grown nearly four inches
in length compared to the 2010 model. The interior hasn’t changed
much since 2010, but that’s not a bad thing since VW routinely
receives praise for interior comfort and quality. The best news?
The starting price for a base 2.0 liter Jetta will be a miserly
$15,995.00. More
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First
Drive: 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
 The
company assures us that for 2011, we can expect a return to the
fundamentals that helped establish the STI as a force to be reckoned
with. Though the drivetrain remains unchanged, a slew of suspension
adjustments and a lower stance have given the STI the ability
to hoover up tarmac and gravel stages indiscriminately once again.
It isn't a completely new generation – more like a much needed
do-over – but the changes are enough to make the 2011 model instantly
recognizable from behind the wheel. More
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Review:
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
 Rated
at 470 horsepower and 443 pound-feet or torque, this all aluminum
mill is unquestionably a perfect fit for the Rapide. Yes, of course,
there are faster, more powerful V12s out there on sporty four-door
sedans. The BMW 760Li for instance, makes 535 hp and 550 lb-ft
from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 and can hit 60 mph a full second
quicker than the Aston Martin (four seconds bests the Rapide's
five). But the big Bimmer looks like a pickle vat when compared
to the Rapide, and it sounds like a German engineering convention.
Whereas the British V12 is impossibly sweet sounding, endlessly
sexy and flat-out wonderful. Biblical, too – especially for a
four-door...More
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Infiniti
New Front Wheel Drive Coupe
 In
any case, the new FWD coupe will be designed for the Euopean market,
so we may not even see it on this side of the pond. It will be
smaller than their current G series, and MotorAuthority tells
us it will take styling cues from last year’s Essence concept
car. I’d expect the new FWD Infiniti to focus more on luxury and
technology than on outright performance, but it’s far too early
to tell what direction the automaker will go in. This time. More
information
Review:
2011 Mazda2
 The
Mazda2 isn't a new car – it's just new to us (or U.S., as it were).
The 2011 model is the mid-cycle refresh of a car that's been immensely
popular overseas, so much so that it won the World Car of the
Year award in 2008. In reshaping the 2's design, Mazda wanted
to break away from what it calls the "mini-minivans"
of the world – cars like the Honda Fit that have tall greenhouses
and expansive windshields. Instead, the automaker opted for a
more coupe-like design (its description, not ours) with muscular
front fender arches and a pronounced shoulder at the rear. More
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Review:
2010 BMW 335i Sedan
 A
fairly conservative car, the 3-Series boasts few exclusive and
groundbreaking features; most of what it offers has been tried
and tuned on the automaker’s pricier offerings before making their
way down to the 3-Series. Introduced for 2007, the 335i’s turbocharged,
direct-injected 3.0-liter inline-six hits the all-important 100
horsepower per liter mark. A nearly flat torque curve begins at
a low 1,400 rpm, meaning turbo lag is all-but-quelled. More
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Hyundai:
Sonata 2.0 Turbo hits 60 in 6.5 seconds, returns 34 mpg highway
 According
to Hyundai, its new 274-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine
for the 2011 Sonata sedan is going to be a real gem. To wit, the
Korean automaker says the boosted-four will propel its midsize
sedan to 60 miles per hour in just 6.5 seconds. That's serious
speed for the segment and it means the Sonata will at least have
the accelerative chops to stick with the rest of the sport sedan
competition. Of course, these days frugality is just as important
as horsepower, and Hyundai assures us that its 2.0T-powered Sonata
will be able to return the promised 22 miles per gallon in the
city and 34 on the highway – all on regular-grade fuel. More
information
2011
Nissan Versa gets priced, includes minor updates
 The
Nissan Versa hasn't received any substantial updates since its
2007 debut. It's a shame, since there's some pretty stiff competition
on the market these days, especially from the likes of the Suzuki
SX4, Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Still, Nissan adds incremental
updates annually, and the 2011 model year is no different. What's
most important, though, is that pricing for the latest Versa has
gone unchanged, meaning the bottom-end 1.6 Base sedan still rings
in at $9,990, and the top-end 1.8 SL hatch commands $16,900, with
a variety of models in both body styles in between. More
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2011
Ford Mondeo coming with 2.0L Ecoboost
 The
Ford Mondeo is due for a mid-cycle refresh for the 2011 model
year and all signs point to a debut at the Paris Motor Show this
September. But ahead of its big reveal, spy photographers have
caught the new Mondeo out in the open, and while the basic shape
hasn't changed, there's something far more interesting under the
hood. The major stylistic upgrades are up front, where the Mondeo's
fascia picks up a few cues from the Fiesta and the 2012 Focus,
including a larger lower grille and slimmer upper section. The
front foglamps have been re-shaped and a strip of LED running
lamps tie the design into Ford's B-segment hatch. More
information & pictures
2010
Chrysler 300C SRT8
 The
300C SRT8 is the product of a pre-castrated Chrysler. This was
a time of Viper-powered Rams, Hemi-powered Jeeps and SRT-badged
Neons. "You want it, you got it." Chrysler wanted the
300C SRT8 to start a new trend of muscle sedans – a land where
quarter-mile times reigned supreme, and booming exhaust notes
were all that mattered. This trend never really caught on (save
the Cadillac CTS-V, which has been honed to be one hell of a machine),
and at the end of the day, Chrysler was left with a big, heavy,
powerful sedan that didn't offer much in the way of refinement
and carried a near-$50,000 price tag. More
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BMW
X4 back on the table?
 Just
as the X6 was designed as a sportier take on the more traditional
SUV-shaped X5, the new X4 would inject a bit more Bavarian flavor
into the plain ol' X3. Citing an unnamed source within the company,
Autocar reports, "We haven't made any firm decision... however,
the X6's success shows there is a continued demand for sporty
off-roaders." More
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Kia
Forte awarded IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'
 Much
like parent company Hyundai, Kia has been working hard to revive
its brand image. New products like the Soul and Forte have been
relatively well received so far, and with new stunners like the
2011 Sportage and Optima on the way, Kia should benefit from a
healthy boost in sales. But strip away the sleek new designs and
clever interior packaging, and you'll find that Kia's core value
of crafting extremely safe vehicles is still holding strong, especially
now that the 2010 Forte sedan has been named a Top Safety Pick
by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. More
information
2011
Audi A8 L arrives with 500-hp W12, seating for a king-maker
 Audi
is pulling out its biggest gun yet for the Beijing Motor Show,
and while the big news for the A8 L might be the 6.3-liter W12
and the sedan's longer wheelbase, it's the rear seat accommodations
that have us frothing at the mouth. With an overall length of
nearly 17 and a half feet, the A8 L is almost a half-foot longer
than its standard sibling, with a wheelbase of 10.24 feet. Those
extra inches are put to good effect, with an interior that's enough
to make a Maybach look downright spartan. More
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Ferrari
takes wraps off new 599 GTO, quicker than an Enzo
 Output
from the 6.0-liter V12 – itself derived from the Enzo's engine
– is up from 612 horsepower to 661, with torque up a modest 9
lb-ft to 457. Coupled with a 195 kilogram (430 lb) weight reduction
program – now tipping the scales at 1495 kg (3295 lbs), the leaner
and meaner 599 can sprint to 62 miles per hour from a standstill
in a scant (and very specific) 3.35 seconds, with a top speed
in excess of 208 mph, while lapping the Fiorano test track from
which its donor's name is derived in a blitzing 1 minute, 24 seconds.
That's faster than the Enzo, people. More
information
Review:
2010 Ford Shelby GT500
 Visually,
the GT500 benefits from the 2010 redesign more so than the standard
Mustang V6 and GT models. The rear end, especially the taillights,
doesn't look quite as awkward thanks to the subtle spoiler, and
the front end takes on a slightly more aggressive appearance with
its protruding snout. We're also particularly fond of the new
19-inch wheels, which appear more upscale compared to the previous
18-inch rollers...Visuals aside, the GT500 is all about the powertrain.
The iron block, supercharged 5.4-liter V8 remains in the car for
2010, although it's rated at 540 horsepower thanks to its open-element
air intake and engine management changes... More
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Abt
Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder
 The
German company has been tuning Volkswagens and Audis since the
1970s and has enjoyed success racing the Audi A4 in DTM and more
recently the new R8 LMS. Needless to say, Abt knows how to properly
modify cars bearing the four rings. Abt's latest project is the
droptop version of the Audi R8. Visually the car gets a new front
grille, front fascia with carbon fiber spoiler, side sills, rear
fascia, rear spoiler and lightweight five-spoke wheels. Even more
importantly, the 5.2-liter V10 has been massaged to provide 600
horsepower, good for 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed
of 199 mph. More
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Officially
Official: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring
.jpg) All
of the fancy new technology that we've already seen in the 5 Series
Gran Turismo and sedan is carried over into the Touring. That
includes the driver assistance systems like the surround-view
cameras and parking assist. Underhood, BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter
V8 won't be available at launch, but a selection of gas and diesel
four- and six cylinder engines will be offered. The range-topping
535i is powered by the new 300-horsepower 3.0-liter N55 twin-scroll
turbo direct-injected inline-six. Single-turbo versions of the
2.0-liter inline-four and 3.0-liter inline-six diesels are also
available with 184 hp and 245 hp respectively. More
information
Review:
2011 Jaguar XJ
 While
most of the sedans in this segment are rather indiscernible in
a crowd, the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ draws mesmerized stares at
first glance. Jaguar, intent on designing "beautiful fast
cars" with "seductive designs," has delivered a
sleek, fluid and contemporary shape – it isn't difficult to visualize
that leaping black cat in its elongated silhouette. Instantly
recognizable as a Jaguar – thanks to the massive front grille
– the XJ's figure doesn't overtly build-upon the styling of the
XF, as many would have expected. More
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2011
Hyundai Sonata
 2011
Hyundai Sonata is being placed right back into the middle of the
hotly-contested family sedan segment, already occupied by such
established players as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan
Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu, to name just a few.
Completely redesigned for 2011, the Sonata is freshly styled and
more spacious than its predecessor. It brings a few innovations
to the game, including a new direct-injected four-cylinder powerplant
mated to a six-speed automatic – yet it has no V6 option. More
information & pictures
2010
Range Rover Sport Supercharged
 The
sportiest of Range Rovers has been a solid entry in the luxury
mountain climbing segment for a half-decade, but the folks at
Land Rover have given the Sport a very thorough update for 2010
to help it live up to fast and flashy new competitors like the
Porsche Cayenne and BMW's X5/X6 M twins. It may not look all that
different on the outside, but among the upgrades for 2010 are
a pair of more powerful engines, a new six-speed automatic transmission
and comprehensive – if subtle – alterations to the accommodations.
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Review:
2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT
 When
the redesigned Acura TL debuted in late 2008, it represented a
substantial transformation over previous iterations. The third-generation
model retained the transverse V6 of its two predecessors, but
for the first time included an all-wheel-drive option. But while
the torque-vectoring Super Handling-All Wheel Drive is an appreciated
addition when you're putting out over 300 horsepower, performance
oriented drivers were appropriately miffed that both the TL Type-S
and a manual transmission were no longer available. More
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Infiniti
launches FX Limited Edition in Europe
 Miffed
at having missed out on the Infiniti FX Millionaire Edition? The
special run was unveiled in Amsterdam a couple of months back
at a price roughly twice that of a stock FX. Only 100 were made,
and they weren't even available on this side of the pond. Now
Infiniti's European division is following up with a second run
called, straight-forward enough, the Limited Edition. Like the
Millionaire, the Limited can be ordered in either FX37 or FX50
guise More
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