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Sunday, Oct 4
Audi e-Tron Electric Car Gets the Green Light
The e-Tron concept is powered by four individual electric motors, one on each axle. Audi says that the concept is capable of traveling 154 miles thanks to its lithium-ion battery. The e-Tron concept features styling that is similar to the R8, but is shorter with different front and rear fas...
Tuesday, Sep 29
Jaguar Reportedly Working on an XF-Based Five-Door Coupe
According to Inside Line, Jaguar is currently at work on a compact five door coupe based on the XF. Think of it as a competitor to the Audi A5 Sportback. The coupe is codenamed RD7 and it has suicide-type... According to Inside Line, Jaguar is currently at work on a compact five door coupe based on t...
Monday, Sep 28
Confirmed: 2011 BMW M5 Loses Two Cylinders and Gets Turbocharged V8
As expected, the next-gen BMW M5 is going to ditch its current 5.0L V10 engine for a smaller turbocharged V8. BMW insiders have confirmed the change, but did not give any details about the V8. It's safe to assume... As expected, the next-gen BMW M5 is going to ditch its current 5.0L V10 engine for a sm...
Thursday, Sep 24
Next-Gen Audi RS6 to Drop V10 for Turbocharged V8
The current RS6 is powered by a twin-turbo 580-hp 5.2L V10. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. If the rumors are in fact true, don't expect a reduction in power. The turbocharged V8 will likely be between 4.0-4.5 liters.
Friday, Sep 18
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Gets the Green Light
Cadillac's CTS-V sedan packs a whopping 556-hp thanks to its supercharged 6.2L V8, which aims it squarely at the BMW M5, Audi RS6 and Mercedes E63 AMG. Well according to a GM insider, GM is currently working on a CTS-V Sport Wagon in addition to a V version of the upcoming coupe.
Tuesday, Jun 23
Frankfurt 09' Audi S5 Sportback Unveiled...Too Bad We Aren't Getting Either Version
Audi News Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) 2009 The Audi S5 Sportback - particularly elegant sportiness 245 kW (333 hp), 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque and exemplary efficiency S tronic and quattro drive standard; quattro with sport differential optional
Wednesday, Dec 10
2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet Unveiled
Audi has officially unveiled the 2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet. The droptop versions of the A5 and S5 will be in showrooms in Europe in the second quarter of 2009 and in the US this fall. In Europe... Audi has officially unveiled the 2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet.
Tuesday, Dec 2
2010 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet Unveiled...Too Bad its Winter
211 hp – 258 lb-ft torque quattro® all-wheel drive (standard with 40/60 rear biased torque split) or FrontTrak front-wheel drive 265 hp – 243 lb-ft torque quattro all-wheel drive with 40/60 rear torque bias quattro® all-wheel drive with 40/60 rear torque bias
Thursday, Nov 20
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Unveiled with 240HP and 25MPG
Porsche has unveiled the new diesel powered Cayenne that will be sold in Europe early next year. The Cayenne diesel is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine that puts out 240 horsepower and 405 lb-ft. of torque.... The Cayenne diesel is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine that...
Friday, Nov 7
2009 Audi TT-S Starts at $45,500
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 31, 2008 -- Audi of America today released pricing for the highest performing TT models ever brought to market - the 2009 TTS Coupe and TTS Roadster. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the TTS Coupe will start at $45,500 and $47,500 for the TTS Roadster.
Monday, Sep 29
2009 Audi S3 Gets 7-Speed DSG Transmission
The 2009 Audi S3 which is available as a three or five-door is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine that puts out 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. All that power gets the S3 from 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds and the top speed is ...
Wednesday, Sep 24
Mercedes CLK Coupe Axed in Favor of a Larger E-Class Coupe
Reportedly Mercedes-Benz decided to go with an E-Class coupe to better compete with the Audi A5. It's rumored that Mercedes is going to replace the CLC (C-Class Hatchback) with a C-Class coupe in 2010. Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Provides Hints of the Next-Gen E-Class
Monday, Sep 22
2010 Audi S4 and S4 Avant Unveiled with 333 Horsepower
The 2010 Audi S4 is powered by a 333 horsepower 3.0 TFSI V6 supercharged engine that is mated to a either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-tronic transmission. The S4 reaches 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. ...
