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BMW M5 Concept Interior Photos Leaked

BMW unveiled the M5 concept, but only the exterior was unveiled. The first photos of the interior have leaked online. The M5 isn't expected to be officially unveiled until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but the concept version is a preview of what we can expect. These photos of the interior give us a small peek. The interior looks...

Honda Continues Work on New NSX… Positioned as Counterpart to CR-Z

It's been years since Honda killed the NSX and work was started on a new one before the economic meltdown. Back in 2008 Honda killed work on the new NSX, but it looks like plans are back on. The prototype that was being tested before its death in 2008, was a front-engine model with a V10 under the hood....

Saying Goodbye to the Mitsubishi Eclipse with the 2012 Eclipse SE

The current generation Mitsubishi Eclipse has been around since 2006, so it's nearing the end of its cycle. Unfortunately after four generations, this Eclipse will be the last one. Mitsubishi is planning on ending production of the Eclipse after the 2012 model year and no replacement is planned. Mitsubishi has announced a new SE special edition, which marks the...

Shelby Looks for a Younger Crowd with the Mustang Shelby GTS

Shelby fans can rejoice that Shelby has announced the spiritual successor to the Ford Shelby GT that was built from 2007-2008. The Shelby GTS is available as a post-title package for the 2011-2012 Ford Mustang and is available on either the V6 or V8. "The Ford Shelby GT was introduced in 2007 as an agile, reliable and affordable muscle car,"...

Honda CR-Z Mugen to Put out Almost 200-HP

Honda's CR-Z hybrid "sports coupe" has a shape that brings back fond memories of the Honda CR-X, but due to its lack of power, it's pretty disappointing. The guys over at Mugen are reportedly working on a fix for the CR-Z that will add some much needed power. CAR is reporting that Mugen Euro is working on a Mugen CR-Z...

2011 Nissan Leaf Named 2011 World Car of the Year

The 2011 Nissan Leaf has officially been named the 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York Auto Show. The leaf beat out other models like the Audi A8 and Aston Martin Rapide. "It is a great joy that the world's first, mass-marketed electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, has won the prestigious award of 2011 World Car of...

New York 11': 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Gets new 5.5L Biturbo V8

The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is getting a new smaller engine for the 2012 model year, which will help it compete with its main competitor, the BMW M5. The 2012 E63 AMG is ditching the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 for Mercedes' new twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8. The new engine can produce either 518-hp or 550-hp with the available Performance Package. The big...

New York 11': 2012 Jaguar XK Gets a Small Facelift

Jaguar's XK coupe and convertible are getting a mild refresh for the 2012 model year. Both models are having their world debut at this week's the New York Auto Show. The overall refresh is very subtle and there aren't any changes under the hood. The changes include new slimmer headlights with LED daytime running lights. The grille has...

VIDEO: Get Up Close and Personal with the Scion FR-S Concept

Toyota gave the world its first look at the Scion FR-S Concept, yesterday in New York. Toyota has released two videos of the Scion FR-S Concept, but too bad neither of them show the car in motion. At least you can get an even closer look at the concept. Enjoy... Related Stories: New York 11': Scion FR-S...

New York 11': 2012 Fiat 500c Unveiled… This 500 Will Give you a Tan

The Fiat 500 is just starting to trickle into US dealerships, but if you desire more open-top driving, Fiat has unveiled the 2012 500c. The 500 Cabrio (500c) takes everything that you love or maybe hate about the 500 and pulls the top back. "Perfectly timed with the warm weather and excitement of spring, the new 2012 Fiat 500...

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