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All-New Ford Explorer Teased in Photo with Chief Designer

The Ford Explorer was once the best-selling SUV for years, but lately its been off the radar with sales dropping sharply the last few years. Well Ford hopes to reverse that with the next-generation Ford Explorer, which for the first time is going to be built off a car platform. Jim Holland, chief engineer for the redesigned Ford Explorer,...

Acura Unveils the TL A-Spec Limited Edition for Canada

Acura has announced the limited edition TL- A-Spec for our neighbors up north. The TL A-Spec gets 19-inch wheels with special summer tires, a full aero kit, midnight chrome grille and A-Spec badging. The TL A-Spec also features Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system and can be equipped with either the 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Canadian buyers...

BMW 5 Series Diesel Headed to the US

There have been rumors that BMW is going to bring a diesel powered 5 Series to the US, but now the rumors have been confirmed. Inside Line has received confirmation that a diesel-powered 5 Series is going to be offered in the US. The BMW official did not give any other details other than saying that the 5 Series...

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starts at $32,995

Chrysler has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The new Jeep Cherokee, which will be in showrooms next month starts at $32,995 for the Laredo 4x4 model. The Jeep Cherokee will be available in three models: Laredo ($32,995), Limited ($39,995) and Overland ($42,995). The standard engine is a new 290-hp 3.6L V6 that gets an 11...

All-New 2011 Volvo S60 Starts at $37,700

Volvo has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 S60 sedan that now starts at $37,700 plus an $850 destination fee. The S60 undercuts a comparably equipped BMW 335i xDrive by $7,150 and the Mercedes-Benz C350 by $1,765. "The all-new S60 has been a long time coming," said VCNA President and CEO, Doug Speck, "but it's been worth the wait....

Ford Confirms 7-Seater C-MAX Headed to the US in Late 2011

Ford has announced plans to bring its seven-seater Grand C-MAX to North America in late 2011. The Grand C-MAX is based off Ford's new c-segment platform, which is shared with the new Focus and the Mazda5. The small minivan marks the return of a Ford vehicle with sliding rear doors. Ford has yet to announce what will power the Grand...

Toyota is Reportedly Working on a Cheaper Baby FT-86

The much anticipated Toyota FT-86 is set to go on sale in 2011. Originally Toyota wanted the car to start below $20,000, but development costs have run way over budget, meaning that the car will definitely cost more than $20k. Now there are rumors that Toyota is working on a milder version of the FT-86 that will be $5,000...

Next-Gen BMW X3 Causes Bomb Scare in New York

Yet another bomb scare in New York City, but this one is a little different. Yesterday a "funky looking" BMW SUV was parked outside of the Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side of NYC. A passer by called the police after noticing the SUV was parked outside the entrance to the museum and that it was...

Land Rover to Offer Front-Wheel-Drive Version of LRX

When Land Rover launches the production version of the LRX this fall it will it will launch with a front-wheel-drive variant. Land Rover initially ruled out creating a front-wheel-drive LRX, but due to the growth of the front-wheel-drive segment, Land Rover was forced to. The front-wheel-drive version will not be available at launch, instead it will follow "shortly after" the...

Aston Martin Confirms Plans to Sell the V12 Vantage in the US

Aston Martin has announced plans to bring the V12 Vantage to the US, which is good news especially if you can actually afford it. The V12 Vantage is powered by a 6.0L V12 engine that puts out 510-hp and 420 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph. Aston Martin Chief...

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