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Video: 2012 BMW M5 Drifting at the Nurburgring

Here's the latest spy video of the 2012 BMW M5 hitting the famous Nurburgring in Germany. The 2012 M5 is expected in the second half of 2011. It's rumored to be powered by the an upgraded version of the turbocharged 4.4L V8 that powers the X5M and X6M. The official numbers haven't been released, but it's expected to have around...

Kia Rondo is Dead in the US

It looks like the Kia Rondo is no more in the US. If you go to Kia's US website, the MPV is missing from the lineup. Obviously the death of the Rondo is most likely due to disappointing sales. The sales of the Rondo in 2009 was only 14,206 units, compared to 28,645 in 2008. The Rondo was Kia's third...

2011 Jeep Wrangler Gets a New Interior

For 2011 the Jeep Wrangler is getting a much needed interior update in addition to a body-color removable hardtop on the Sahara model. The interior of the Wrangler gets a new instrument panel, steering wheel and an updated center stack that is easier to operate. The Wrangler also gets new storage areas and larger rear windows. Power heated mirrors are...

Porsche Announces New Panamera Personalization Program that Adds 40-HP

Porsche has announced a new personalization program (Porsche Personalization Program) for its Panamera sedan. The new program allows for owners to tweak the styling and performance of the Panamera. The top of the line, Panamera Turbo can be outfitted with a new Powerkit package that uses two new turbochargers and revised engine management to produce 40 more horsepower and...

2012 Saab 9-4X to Debut at LA Auto Show in November

According to the LA Auto Show's Twitter page, Saab has confirmed that the 2012 Saab 9-4X crossover will debut at this year's show in November. The Saab 9-4X shares its Theta platform with the Cadillac SRX. It's expected to be released sometime in the spring of 2011 as a 2012 model. Full Story: Twitter

2011 Mercedes Benz CLS Photos Leaked

As seems to all ways happen now, photos of the 2011 Mercedes CLS have leaked out before the four-door coupe's official unveiling. The guys over at eMercedesBenz managed to grab the first official press shots of the new CLS, which borrows styling cues from the Shooting Break concept. According to eMercedesBenz, when the 2011 CLS launches it will be available...

2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M Named IIHS Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M have earned its top rating of good in roof strength tests. The new roof strength tests, test how well a vehicle will protect its passengers in a rollover crash. The CTS and Infiniti M beat out the Lexus GS and Audi A6, both...

Video: Mini Kicks off 2011 Countryman Ad Campaign

Mini has kicked off its ad campaign for its new crossover, the four-door Countryman. The Mini Countryman will be powered by either a 120-hp 1.6L or a 180-hp turbocharged 1.6L. Both engines can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is only available on the 180-hp Cooper S Countryman. Related Stories: 2011 MINI Countryman US-Spec Details...

Dodge Officially Keeps the Durango Nameplate for 2011

Dodge has officially killed the rumors that it's new SUV would ditch the Durango name and be renamed Magnum. The automaker has released teaser images of the new 2011 Durango which has a lot in common with the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2011 Durango is expected to be powered by the 3.6L Pentasta V6 and the 5.7L Hemi V8...

The Boss is Back! Ford Unveils the 2012 Mustang Boss 302

Mustang fans just got exciting news this morning. Ford has announced the return of the Mustang Boss 302 for the 2012 model year. "The decision to build a modern Boss was not entered into lightly," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "The entire team at Ford felt the time was right and with the right ingredients, the...

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