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Paris 10' Preview: BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept Unveiled

BMW has unveiled the 6 Series Coupe Concept that is set to debut at the Paris Motor Show. Although it's being labeled as a concept, this is pretty much what you can expect for the next-gen 6 Series. The 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe is based on the same platform as the 5 Series and also takes many styling points...

Ford to Export the 2011 Edge to China

Ford is set to start exporting the 2011 Edge crossover to China. Ford sells other key vehicles like the Fiesta and Mondeo in China, but those vehicles are built in China. The edge is Ford's only export to China from North America. Ford expects to sell about 4,000 to 5,000 units a year, but SUVs are the fastest growing...

Chrysler Gives Dealers Until the End of Feb to Prepare for the Fiat 500

Earlier this week Chrysler unveiled the US-spec Fiat 500. The automaker also informed dealers that those that want to sell the Fiat 500 have until the end of February to get their showrooms ready for the small car. Chrysler spokesman, Ralph Kisiel stated that dealers will need time to train their staff and need to have a separate showroom in...

Paris 10' Preview: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Unveiled

Looking for a little more power than what the 911 Carrera S offers? Well Porsche has announced the 2011 911 Carrera GTS that puts out 23 more horsepower than the 911 Carrera S and narrows the gap between the Carrera S and the 435-hp 911 GT3. The POrsche 911 Carrera GTS combines the 44 millimeter wider Carrera 4 body...

Paris 10' Preview: 2012 Ford Focus ST Unveiled with 247-HP and Headed to the US

Ford has stuck to its promise of offering a performance version of the next-gen Ford Focus. Today the automaker has released the first official photos and stats for the 2012 Focus ST that will be offered globally. The 2012 Focus ST is powered by a turbocharged EcoBoost 2.0L that puts 247 horsepower. According to Ford it will offer an...

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Puts Out Up to 800-HP

Shelby American has announced a new Super Snake package for the 2011 Ford SHelby GT500 that gets new styling and an optional 800 horsepower engine. "We've only offered black stripes and chrome wheels on the Super Snake since we introduced the package a couple of years ago," added Davis. "With the serious advancements made to the 2011 model year, it...

2011 Chrysler Town & Country Gets 283-HP Pentastar V6

Chrysler held its 2010 Dealer Announcement in Orlando and at the meeting Chrysler showed up the updates to many of its models, including the 2011 Town & Country minivan. The 2011 Town & Country gets a new engine under the hood. Chrysler's Pentastar V6 puts out 283-hp and 260 lb-ft. of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic...

Chrysler Unveils the 2011 Fiat 500 Sport that's Headed to the US

The Fiat 500 is expected to hit the US later this year and today Chrysler unveiled the 2011 Fiat 500 Sport, Pop and Lounge models. The convertible version (500C) will be released in the spring of 2011. The Fiat 500 Sport is powered by Fiat's 1.4L turbocharged MultiAir four-cylinder engine. Official performance numbers haven't been released. The Fiat 500 Sport...

Audi TT RS Officially Headed to the US Thanks to Facebook

Thanks to a successful petition on Facebook, Audi has decided to bring the 360-hp TT RS to the US in 2011. According to Audi the decision to officially bring the TT RS to the US market had been under consideration for months and to gauge the market, Audi launched the petition on its Facebook page. After 11,500+ signatures in...

Chrysler Teases the 2011 Chrysler 200…Goodbye Sebring

The current generation Chrysler Sebring has been a huge disappointment and reflects what went wrong before Fiat came along. Hoping to finally move on, Chrysler has released the first teaser photos of the 2011 Chrysler 200, which will effectively replace the Sebring. According to Chrysler, the 200 gets new front and rear fascias and fenders grille featuring the new...

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