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Audi Launches Audi City: The Metropolis Cyberstore

Audi has opened its first digital showroom, Audi City in London close to Piccadilly Circus. Audi has opened its first digital showroom, Audi City in London close to Piccadilly Circus. In its new digital showroom, Audi's entire model line-up is presented fully digitally in a compact space, which allows Audi to be present in the heart of major international cities. "Audi...

RelayRides and GM's OnStar Team Up to Make it Easier for Owners to Rent Their Cars

GM has announced that its OnStar subscribers can now rent out their vehicles through the RelayRides marketplace. GM has announced that its OnStar subscribers can now rent out their vehicles through the RelayRides marketplace. RelayRides' renters can unlock reserved OnStar-enabled cars simply by using their smart phones. RelayRides is the first third-party developer to integrate with GM OnStar's proprietary application...

Is Honda Working on a Fit-Based Crossover?

It's being reported that Honda may be working on a new small crossover that will based on the next-generation Honda Fit. It's being reported that Honda may be working on a new small crossover that will based on the next-generation Honda Fit. According to Japan's Nikkei business daily Honda is planning a new crossover that will share an all-new platform...

2014 Mazda6 Third Teaser Released (Video)

Mazda has released the third teaser video of the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Mazda has released the third teaser video of the all-new 2014 Mazda6. This time Mazda had this to say about the new Mazda6: "The car's form manages to convey both a dignified tension and suppleness at the same time, and Soul Red is brilliantly vivid with a deep...

2013 Lexus ES 350 Starts at $36,100, ES 300h Hybrid Starts at $38,850

The 2013 ES 350 luxury sedan starts at $36,100, reflecting a decrease of 1.7 percent versus the previous generation's MSRP. The ES 300h luxury hybrid sedan will have a MSRP of $38,850. Lexus has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid that arrive at dealerships next month. The 2013 ES 350 luxury sedan starts...

2013 Nissan Note Debuts in Japan

Nissan has taken the wraps off its new global compact car, the 2013 Nissan Note. Nissan has taken the wraps off its new global compact car, the 2013 Nissan Note. According to Nissan, "With a goal of becoming the most user-friendly car in its segment, the new Note will explore the full potential of compact cars when it goes on...

Mercedes-Benz Kicks Off A-Class Production and Announces New Compact SUV

The first all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has rolled off the line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant, which is the automaker's second new compact model following the new B-Class. Mercedes-Benz has also just announced that its next compact model will be a new compact SUV. The first all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has rolled off the line at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant,...

Jaguar Confirms 4 and 6-Cylinder Engines for the U.S. this Fall

With other luxury automakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz starting to offer four-cylinder engines in its U.S. lineup, Jaguar has confirmed that it too will bring smaller engines here. It's been a very long time since Jaguar has offered a model for sale in the U.S. with a four-cylinder engine, but that is about to change this fall. With other luxury...

Lexus LF-LC Concept Will Likely Enter Production

Lexus wowed the crowds with the unveiling of the LF-LC hybrid sports coupe concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show. Although it was originally reported that Lexus had no plans to actually produce it, strong positive feedback has reportedly changed the automaker's mind. Lexus wowed the crowds with the unveiling of the LF-LC hybrid sports coupe concept at this year's...

Volvo is Seriously Considering the 508-HP S60 Polestar

While it's been reported that one lucky guy managed to get his hands on one for an insane $300k, it's now being reported that Volvo may put the Polestar S60 Concept into very limited production. Last month Volvo unveiled the most potent S60 yet, the Polestar S60 Concept that is powered by a Volvo T6 engine with a Garret turbocharger...

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