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VW Passat CC Now Seats Five

VW has announced that the Passat CC will be available as a five passenger model in Europe. Since it launched the Passat CC, known as just the VW CC in the US has strictly been a four-seater. A new three place, rear bench is now optional. VW hasn't announced if the CC will get this option in the US. The...

Fiat to Merge Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Abarth Brands

According to the latest reports, Fiat is going to merge the Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Abarth brands under one sport sub brand. Abarth and Maserati CEO Harald Wester has been appointed by Fiat as CEO of Alfa Romeo and will now head the three brands. Wester's new role will be to identify synergies between the three brands. Currently his greatest...

2011 Volvo C70 Starts at $39,950, but Gets more Standard Stuff

Volvo has released the pricing for the refreshed 2011 Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 hasn't been a huge hit for Volvo, so the 2011 model is getting a facelift and more standard features to hopefully entice more buyers. The 2011 C70 gets a revised face that looks similar to the XC60 and new C30. The pricing starts at $39,950 and...

2014 Ford Mustang to Go Global and Finally Get an Independent Rear Suspension

The Ford Mustang got all-new engines for the 2011 model year and next up for Ford's ponycar is the 2014 model year. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Mustang and according to Motor Trend, Ford aims to have an all-new pony car to celebrate it. The big challenge facing Ford's product planners is how are they going to build...

Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept to be Unveiled in Chicago

Kia has released a teaser image of the Ray plug-in hybrid concept that will be unveiled next month at the Chicago Auto Show. "Styled by the team at Kia Design Centre America, the Kia Ray project was undertaken to demonstrate how Kia's evolving design direction would be applied in the packaging of a plug-in hybrid vehicle," Kia said in...

2011 Buick Regal Starts at $26,995

GM has announced the pricing for the 2011 Buick Regal. The 2011 Buick Regal is going to start at $26,995 for the Regal CXL that is powered by the 182-hp 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine. The CXL will be the only trim offered for the 2011 model year with others going to be added for 2012. The Regal's CXL turbo...

Audi Halts A3 Production Due to Low Demand

Audi is going to halt production in February of the A3 at its plant in Ingolstadt, Germany, due to slow sales. Audi claims that demand has slowed since the car has been on the market since 2004. The US is set to get a sedan version of the A3 this fall that will sell alongside the Sportback. Full Story:...

2011 BMW 335is Photos Leaked

BMW has changes in store for the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. The changes to the 328i and 335i have already been announced with the 335i getting a new single turbocharged inline-six compared to this years twin-turbocharged engine. For those of you who still want the twin-turbocharged engine, BMW is going to offer the 335is. The 335is has...

2011 MINI Countryman US-Spec Details Revealed

Earlier today, BMW released the official European specs for the 2011 MINI Countryman and now we have the US-spec details for MINI's new crossover. The MINI Countryman is set to go on sale in Europe by the end of 2010, but the US won't get it until early 2011. In the US it will be powered by either a...

Maserati Prices the 2010 GranTurismo Convertible at $135,800

Maserati North America has released the pricing for the 2010 GranTurismo Convertible aka GranCabrio. It may be freezing in most parts of the country right now, but once summer hits you'll have one hot car. The 2010 GranTurismo Convertible starts at $135,800 and is powered by a 433 horsepower 4.7 liter V8 engine mated to a six-speed adaptive automatic...

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