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Alfa Romeo US Launch Delayed

One of the more exciting things about the Fiat/ Chrysler tie up has been the possibility that Alfa Romeo would make a return to the US. Well it looks like we may have to wait a bit longer. Fiat/ Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne recently stated at the Detroit Auto Show that Alfa Romeo must prove that it has "a...

Nissan Juke Crossover Reportedly Headed to the US this Fall

Last week Nissan released a single teaser photo of the upcoming Nissan Juke crossover that is going to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this March. At the time it was expected that the small crossover would only be offered in Europe, but new reports are claiming that it is expected to come to the US as...

2011 Infiniti G25 to be Powered by a Turbocharged 2.5L

Although Infiniti didn't officially announce any details about the 2011 G sedan in Detroit, the guys over at Inside Line have learned that Infiniti is going to release a G25 sedan for the 2011 model year. The 2011 G25 sedan will get a turbocharged 2.5L V6, the same V6 that Nissan uses in the Japan-market Skyline 250GT. The new entry-level...

Detroit 2010: Audi A8 Hybrid Coming to Geneva

BMW and Mercedes-Benz have both unveiled hybrid versions of their flagship sedans and Audi is next. Audi is set to unveil the A8 Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Audi announced its plans at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday. Audi also included that it sees hybrids as the next step to fully electric vehicles and that it has...

GM Introduces the Chevy New Sail in China

Most of the news this week is coming out of Detroit, but that doesn't mean that there aren't a few things going on in the rest of the world. GM has unveiled the Chevy New Sail in China, which was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. The New Sail...

Detroit 2010: Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept Previews Cadillac's New Flagship

So it's be widely known for a while that GM has been planning on replacing the Cadillac STS and DTS sedans with one flagship model for the brand. Well GM has just unveiled the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept, which is supposed to be a preview of what we can expect from Cadillac's upcoming flagship sedan, the 2012 Cadillac XTS. The...

Detroit 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKX Puts Out 305-HP and Gets a Facelift

Ford has officially unveiled the refreshed 2011 Lincoln MKX. The 2011 MKX benefits from a refreshed exterior with a new front fascia that now includes Lincoln's new signature grille. Out back there are new taillights and exhaust tips. The most noteworthy changes to the 2011 MKX lie beneath the hood and in the interior. First the new MKX gets...

2011 BMW 740i Starts at $71,025

BMW announced the pricing for the 2011 BMW 740i today. The 740i marks the return of a six-cylinder 7 Series and starts at $71,025. The 2011 740i is powered by BMW's twin-turbocharged in-line six and puts out 315 horsepower. The long wheelbase 740Li starts at $75,425. The 740i and 740iL will be available this spring. Related Stories: Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 BMW 740i...

Detroit 2010: 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets a Facelift and New Engines

Hyundai has unveiled the changes to the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The 2011 Santa Fe benefits from a refreshed exterior and two new engines. The styling of the new Santa Fe gets tweaks that bring it more in line with the styling of the new Tucson and Sonata models. Under the hood last year's engines have been replaced by...

Detroit 2010: 2011 Honda CR-Z Officially Unveiled

Honda has officially unveiled the 2011 Honda CR-Z at the Detroit Auto Show. We've seen several leaked photos and brochures of the production version of the CR-Z, so today's unveiling wasn't much of a surprise. As expected the CR-Z finally brings some much needed "sport" to the hybrid segment, but to some the final result may be a little...

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