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Audi RS5 Spied Getting A Workout On The 'Ring

The upcoming Audi RS5 has posed for a picture near the Nurburgring, strangely sporting quad pipes more reminiscent of the S-line cars rather than the dual ovals of the RS. And an S5 rear badge. The discrepancy is leading some to speculate that this is a mule using an S5 body — that or we've been misled about the engine offerings. We'll learn the truth at the Detroit Auto Show this January, and we sure hope to find a 450 HP V8 tucked between those fenders.

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8:30 AM on Tue Oct 7 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,030 views, 5 comments

Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: My guess is that aggressive pricing could really attract a large number of would-be M3 buyers. (Let's reserve judgement more »

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2009 Mini Convertible Press Shots Slip Out Ahead Of Supposed Detroit Reveal

Last Friday we got to see a sneak peak of the new 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible via spy photographer's lens, but thanks to the Mini-mad motorists at MotoringFile, we've caught a glimpse of Britain's newest German ragtop through leaked press photos. Visible in the overhead shots is the new pop-up rollbar supplanting the visibility-limiting static bars in the older version. Also, a new "Always Open" gauge to the left of the instrument cluster measures the number of miles driven with the top down. Gimmicky? Sure, but it's the kind of thing Mini can get away with and Mini Convertible owners are probably going to love. The full reveal is supposedly scheduled for the Detroit Auto Show in January, but expect a steady stream of unauthorized images to find their way to the web between now and then.

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8:40 AM on Mon Sep 29 2008
By Andrew Stoy
748 views, 15 comments

Latest by bmoredlj: Pissing all over the Morris Minor's legacy. The Mini used to be about miraculous packaging and thrift. Now it's just another more »

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New MINI Convertible Coming To Detroit Auto Show

The next-generation MINI Convertible is set to bow at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, with models arriving in dealer showrooms just in time for warm weather cruising next spring. The most noticeable revision on the new drop-top is the lack of intrusive roll bars found on the current model. Instead, the new MINI 'vert gets a single pop-up bar that deploys automatically in the event of a rollover. A multi-stage convertible top also is said to allow a sunroof mode as well as full-open motoring, although it still stacks on the rear deck in so-called "pram" fashion, neatly eliminating pesky rear visibility. [Autoexpress]

9:20 AM on Fri Sep 26 2008
By Andrew Stoy
982 views, 15 comments

Latest by rgspb: It's funny how many guys here don't think they're man enough to be seen in a MINI! Those must be more »

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GM To Axe Detroit Auto Show Style Event, We Lose Chance To Schmooze Models

The recent belt tightening at GM kicked off last month with massive cuts to costs attributed to salaries (that means people losing jobs). Then GM started to make cuts to its non-car promotions with a slash of the Nascar budget. That line item's getting another whack as we've been told today the GM "Style" event has now slipped the mortal marketing coil. More »

10:20 AM on Tue Aug 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,315 views, 16 comments

Latest by om nom de plume: @Mad_Science: HEAR HEAR!!!!!Google StreetView assisted post, FTW!!! more »

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Detroit Auto Show Continues To Dominate, Snags New Toyota Prius And Lexus Hybrid Debuts

The Detroit News is reporting group vice president and general manager for Toyota of the Americas, Bob Carter, has confirmed the 2010 Toyota Prius will be debuting at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and will be joined by a uniquely styled and appointed version for Lexus. The Prius was set to move upmarket relative to its former iterations, but with a Lexus version now on the way, Toyota's own marketplace may be getting crowded. But the bigger story is how this news makes things far more interesting for January's Detroit Auto Show.

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9:40 AM on Tue Aug 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,667 views, 15 comments

Latest by A Strolling Lucida G Luxury Joyful Player: @oilburner: This is a mule. That's an '06-'09 Prius body/wheels. more »

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Lincoln MKT Crossover Confirmed, To Get EcoBoost

Ford today officially confirmed that it would be producing the Lincoln MKT and equipping it with the EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 engine, good for an estimated 340 horsepower and 340 lb.-ft. of twist, in place of a V8. Unlike the MKT Concept, the production crossover will get three rows and probably fewer Saworvski crystals. A "fuel-efficient" six speed will be the transmission of choice for both the EcoBoost V6 and the standard issue, normally aspirated 3.7-liter V6. The new 7-passenger CUV, which will debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, will feature technologies such as SYNC, blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert. Full details in the press release below the jump.

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3:15 PM on Fri Aug 15 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,249 views, 37 comments

Latest by mwc5446: I like it from every angle except from the back. We'll add it to our shopping list once we start more »

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2010 Ford Mustang To Debut at LA Auto Show

Earlier today, when Ford announced plans to counter its largest ever quarterly loss, we also learned the 2010 Ford Mustang would be revealed to pumping bass and epileptic-unfriendly lights at the 2008 LA Auto Show in November. We know the car arrives in showrooms early next year, and what's a new car without the lasers and dry ice of an auto show unveiling? But why LA and not Detroit? More »

12:20 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Wes Siler
5,924 views, 19 comments

Latest by anonimo: The Guigiaro Mustang was based off the 2010 design signed off three years ago. The new 2010 was not inspired more »

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Suzuki Breaks Up With Detroit Auto Show, Needs Some Space

Suzuki has joined Porsche in abandoning the Detroit Auto Show, though explicitly this time because of a lack of space. Seriously, have you ever driven through Cobo Arena? Tiny place. They have to put cars on the roof it's so small. This is bad news for Detroit, considering the NAIAS already threatened to leave if they didn't get an expanded convention center. Since it's freaking winter and we're covering it, may we suggest somewhere warmer like Miami? And what's more, why does Suzuki need any extra room? More »

10:00 AM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,118 views, 21 comments

Latest by Bumblebee: Well hey, at least they've still got Porsche. more »

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Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept Press Photos Finally Arrive

We saw the Cadillac CTS Coupe concept in person at the Detroit Auto Show in January. We've also seen the production version of the CTS Coupe in spy photos last week. Despite all that CTSexy action out there, it's taken a wee while for the folks at the General's luxe brand to deliver some of the hot press shot action. Yes, seriously, we haven't seen a single press-managed picture of the talk of the town from this past Detroit show. But despite the wait, we're still happy as hell to have them for you below. Enjoy.

9:40 AM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By Ray Wert
7,517 views, 31 comments

Latest by Dsanders100: yeah looks like a hatchback, whats the deal with the recent design of rear ends with a that gradual sweeping more »

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Caption This: Tailgating Edition

What are we to make of a dapper Rick Wagoner and his lovely wife taking a tailgate moment at the auto show prom charity preview the night before the public opening of the Detroit Auto Show? We throw it to you, dear readers. Caption away! Caption like you've never captioned before! [via the Detroit News]

2:30 PM on Thu Jan 24 2008
By Matthew DeBord
1,826 views, 69 comments

Latest by econobiker: "Don't worry, honey, I will get you that SL600 I promised you if you sit here with me for a more »