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Fiat Borrows the Next-Gen Mazda MX-5 Platform for a New Alfa Romeo Roadster

Mazda and Fiat, Alfa Romeo's parent company have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands based on Mazda's next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture. Mazda and Fiat, Alfa Romeo's parent company have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a...

Next-Gen BMW M3 to Bring Back the Inline Six-Cylinder Engine

It is now being confirmed that the next-generation BMW M3 will be ditch the current V8 engine in favor of an inline six-cylinder engine. The news comes from F30Post, who reportedly spoke with the President of BMW North America, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, who confirmed the news. It is now being confirmed that the next-generation BMW M3 will be ditch the...

Here are More Photos of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

GM has released a batch of new photos of the 2013 Cadillac XTS that starts at $44,995. The 2013 Cadillac XTS is powered by a 300-hp 3.6L V6 that is mated to a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel-drive is standard, but all-wheel-drive is optional. GM has released a batch of new photos of the 2013 Cadillac XTS that starts at $44,995. The...

2012 BMW 3 Series and 2013 Acura RDX Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2012 BMW 3 Series and 2013 Acura RDX its top award after receiving top scores in front, side, rollover and rear crash safety tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2012 BMW 3 Series and 2013 Acura RDX its top award after receiving top scores in...

MINI Roadster Designed by by Franca Sozzani Debuts at the 2012 Life Ball

Franca Sozzani, chief editor of Italian VOGUE, has designed and presented her very own MINI model exclusively to mark the 20th anniversary of the Life Ball charity event. Sozzani designed a special one-off MINI Roadster that was auctioned off at the AIDS Solidarity Gala and raised a donation total of 54,000 euros for HIV projects. Franca Sozzani, chief editor of...

2013 MINI John Cooper Works Lineup Gets a New Engine

MINI has announced that its John Cooper Works models are getting a new engine for the 2013 model year. Although the new 1.6L engine puts out the same 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft. of torque as the outgoing engine, it is more fuel efficient and has reduced emissions. MINI has announced that its John Cooper Works models are getting a...

2013 Nissan Altima: Nissan Releases More Photos

Production of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima officially kicked off this week at Nissan's plant in Tennessee. Now Nissan has released a whole new set of photos of the new Altima that will start arriving at dealerships next month. Production of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima officially kicked off this week at Nissan's plant in Tennessee. Now Nissan has released...

2013 Range Rover Sport Gets a Few Updates

Land Rover is giving the 2013 Range Rover Sport a few updates for the new model year, but you probably won't really notice them. The 2013 Range Rover Sport gets new five-spoke alloy wheels, new body colors and new interior trim combinations. Land Rover is giving the 2013 Range Rover Sport a few updates for the new model year, but...

GM Claims Chevy Volt Owners Have Saved a Supertanker of Gas

According to GM, Chevy Volt owners have collectively saved a supertanker of gas since the Volt went on sale. Volt owners have compiled 40 million miles on electricity and at the same time avoiding the use of more than 2.1 million gallons of gas. According to GM, Chevy Volt owners have collectively saved a supertanker of gas since the Volt...

Lexus Kills the HS 250h Hybrid

This isn't too surprising since it was already reported that the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan wasn't exactly flying out of showrooms, but it's now confirmed that the HS 250h is dead. This isn't too surprising since it was already reported that the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan wasn't exactly flying out of showrooms, but it's now confirmed that the...

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