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Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:40 AM PST


Subaru XV enters China market – pricing high
The latest generation of Subaru XV has finally been launched in China, the previous generation XV was a poorly thought out last generation Subaru Impreza with plastic cladding and a hastily added roof rack – sales were not good. This time around the XV has been given some serious thought and it maybe enough to [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:40 AM PST


Citroen DS sales to begin in second quarter, 13 dealers to appear in the short term
Citroen's DS range has already been shown to the Chinese populace at the Shanghai and Guangzhou Auto Shows in 2011, now they will be able to buy them at long last. The DS 4 and 5 will go on sale in the second quarter of 2011 according to Chinese media reports, prices haven't yet been [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:40 AM PST


Chevrolet Malibu hits the market in China, priced to win
The Chevrolet Malibu is going to be Chevrolet's next big winner in the Chinese market, in the next four months we suspect that the Malibu will see sales of over 10,000 units per month and within the next year it will easily be over the 15,000 per month segment. Why's that?

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:40 AM PST


Chevrolet Malibu hits the market in China, priced to win
The Chevrolet Malibu is going to be Chevrolet's next big winner in the Chinese market, in the next four months we suspect that the Malibu will see sales of over 10,000 units per month and within the next year it will easily be over the 15,000 per month segment. Why's that?

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:40 AM PST


Lumma creëert maatpak voor BMW 650i cabrio
Dit is het resultaat van Lumma dat haar lusten botviert op een BMW 650i cabriolet. Het resultaat -dat onder meer bestaat uit een flinke dosis extra pk's- noemen ze CLR 600 GT. (more…) verwante verhalenAudi RS4 Avant: officieel met heel veel foto's!Jaguar XK(R) Special Edition: Moar extra'sRaakt Pininfarina de controle over eigen bedrijf kwijt?Ferrari California facelift is lichter, heeft 490 pkPrindiville doet hard bemmende Defender 90

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:39 AM PST


Vídeo: Contempla el nacimiento de una llanta HRE desde la nada
Filed under: Etc. Los "cómo se hace" os gustan, lo sabemos. Así que cuando vimos este vídeo de HRE detallando cómo crean una llanta de su serie "Vintage Series" (diseño clásico) a partir de un simple trozo de metal, supimos que teníamos que acercárosla a través de Autoblog sí o sí. Las HRE no son precisamente las llantas más baratas que encontrarás en el mercado, pero viendo su proceso de mecanizado y la...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 12:39 AM PST


China to finally get the new Ford Focus in March
Ford China have been drip feeding China's automotive consumers news of the new Focus for several months now, the car is no longer a secret since it launched in the US and EU markets quite a while ago leaving China to be one of the last market to receive the updated model.

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:56 PM PST


Irmscher Peugeot Partner Urban Activity
Irmscher non presenterà al salone di Ginevra (8-18 marzo) la sola Opel Insignia ST Cross4. In Svizzera debutterà anche il Peugeot Partner Urban Activity, realizzato a partire da un classico Partner Tepee a cui viene aggiunto un modulo abitativo collocato sul tetto. Questa sorta di tenda estraibile raggiunge la sua posizione d'utilizzo in una manciata di secondi ed è supportata da quattro sostegni posizionati agli angoli....

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:56 PM PST


Honda Odyssey: A Smart Choice
Honda Odyssey Touring Elite was named, as one of the 2012's most Smartest Family Cars by Parenting Magazine. It was voted smartest by its DVD RES system, ease of use, family friendly features such as Blind Spot Information System and technical aids. In the mean time, the Odyssey has won Driver's Choice awards of MotorWeek [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:56 PM PST


Ford Kuga: New compact SUV launched
Ford Australia has launched a four-year-old model – the Ford Kuga – as it begins a much-needed battle for market share in the hugely popular compact SUV segment. The Ford Kuga, based on the platform of the previous-generation Focus small … Co...

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:56 PM PST


Ford May Sue Over Chinese F-150 Clone
Ford Motor Co. tells The Detroit News it may sue a state-owned Chinese automaker whose new pickup truck bears a striking resemblance to Ford's best-selling  F-150 truck. Spy photos in China Car Times show Jianghuai Automobile Co.'s "4R3″ truck with hood contours, grille, headlight housings, cab and tailgate that mimic the F-150. The [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:14 PM PST


Video: Porsche Panamera GTS hot lap con Walter Röhrl sul circuito Ascari
Farsi un giro sul circuito Ascari su una Porsche Panamera GTS guidata da una leggenda del rally come Walter Röhrl, deve essere un vero privilegio. Il test driver di punta della casa tedesca ci porta a fare un giro su questo splendido circuito spagnolo a bordo della superberlina da pista della Cavallina....

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:14 PM PST


Ventas enero 2012: Eslovaquia
Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de enero las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Eslovaquia se incrementaron en un 8,7% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando las 4.801 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Chevrolet +82,8% Skoda +50,1% VW +61,2% BAJAN Mitsubishi -44,4% Fiat -38,9% Opel -50,0% Continue reading Ventas enero 2012: EslovaquiaVentas enero 2012: Eslovaquia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:11:00 EST....

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:14 PM PST


Maxime Verhagen: meerdere partijen willen NedCar
Er zijn meerdere partijen geïnteresseerd in NedCar, de failliete bouwer van de Mitsubishi Colt en Outlander. Alleen Mitsubishi kan dwarsliggen eigenlijk. (more…) verwante verhalenWaarom het goed is dat Nedcar de productie staakt

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:13 PM PST


Tesla Model X generates $37 million in pre-orders
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla says it has already received US$40 million ($37 million) in pre-orders for the new Model X, following the luxury crossover's unveiling late last week. The Model X is the electric sports car maker's thi...

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:13 PM PST


New car smell is toxic: Best and worst cars revealed
A US-based consumer health researcher and product watchdog says the famous 'new car smell' is toxic, and has developed a list of the 10 most and least healthy vehicles based on the materials used in their interiors. The study, conducted … Con...

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:32 PM PST


BMW Serie 1 F20: video teaser degli accessori M Performance
BMW ha rilasciato un video teaser della linea accessori M Performance dedicata alla nuova Serie 1 F20. Gli accessori della linea M Performance sono già stati anticipati in parte al Salone di Francoforte sulla Bmw Serie 1 Performance Studio Concept al momento del lancio della vettura di serie. Come già fatto in passato gli accessori aftermarket della linea M Performance miglioreranno le doti dinamiche dell'auto ed apporteranno alcuni ritocchi all'estetica ....

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:32 PM PST


Tesla Loss Widens
Tesla Motors Inc.'s revenue grew 9% to $39 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, but its net loss deepened 59% to $82 million. Tesla has warned of losses in 2011-2012 because of the costs of developing vehicles, retooling its California assembly plant and setting up a distribution network. Income from vehicle [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:08 PM PST


Mercedes Broadens Super-Smooth Surfacing Technology
Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz Cars unit is expanding its use of an arc-based metal coating system for engine cylinder walls that cuts engine weight and improves fuel efficiency. Daimler debuted its so-called Nanoslide twin-wire arc spraying system in 2005 in the high-performance 6.3-liter V-8 engine made by its AMG unit. Last autumn [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:08 PM PST


Vehicle Dependability at a Record High in U.S.
The dependability of three-year-old cars and light trucks in the U.S. improved 13% from last year to a record-low number of problems per 100 vehicles, to this year's Vehicle Dependability Study by J.D. Power and Associates. The survey tracked problems with 2009 model vehicles in such areas as powertrain, interiors, controls [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 08:25 PM PST


On Russian ingenuity and inner tubes
If this doesn't make you want to cobble together a couple chainsaw engines, a garden tractor seat and a couple of inner tubes, I don't know what will.

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 08:25 PM PST


Lotus convertible headed to Geneva
Its future may be clouded with uncertainty following the sale of parent company Proton, but that hasn't stopped Lotus from racing full-steam ahead towards the 2012 Geneva motor show with a brand-new convertible sports car. Details of the car are R...

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:42 PM PST


Ford Mulls Action Against F-150 Knockoff
Ford Motor Co. tells The Detroit News it may sue a state-owned Chinese automaker whose new pickup truck bears a striking resemblance to Ford's F-150 truck. Spy photos in China Car Times show Jianghuai Automobile Co.'s 4R3 with hood contours, grille, headlight housings, cab and tailgate that mimic the F-150. The [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST


2012 Citroen C4 Picasso now cheaper and more efficient
The new 2012 Citroen C4 Picasso MPV is now available in Australia. The new model comes with a slightly more powerful engine and a lower price tag. Styling updates for the 2012 model are limited, with the introduction of a … Continue reading →

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST


Young man crashes Lancer into Rolls Royce, gets 800,000RMB repair bill
Crashing your first car is a right of passage for every young man, you either scratch your rust bucket beauty or you do something completely crazy and jump your car like it's the General Lee, anyone who says they never had a scratch or a ding is likely a liar or lives in an extremely [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST


Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Review
It used to be a clear-cut situation: BMW M cars were fast around corners, and Mercedes AMG cars were fast in a straightline. But now the lines – and the curves – are blurred. BMW also once dominated the luxury … Continue reading →

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST


U.S. Vehicles Set Dependability Record
The dependability of three-year-old cars and light trucks in the U.S. improved 13% from last year to a record-low number of problems per 100 vehicles, according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study. The owners of 2009 models were asked about problems with those vehicles in the past 12 [...]

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:59 PM PST


2014 Cadillac CTS grows to compete with BMW 5 Series
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Spy Photos, Sedan, Cadillac, Luxury The Cadillac CTS has always been a bit of a anomaly in the luxury segment, spanning the space between the entry-level BMW 3 Series/Mercedes-Benz C-Class/Audi A4 and mid-size 5 Series/E-Class/A6. But with the introduction of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, the CTS has room to grow, and based on these first set of spy shots, it's doing just that. Based off a stretched version...

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:17 PM PST


2012 Ferrari California: Quicker, lighter and more powerful
Ferrari has confirmed the revised 2012 California convertible will get more power, a lower body weight and a new optional handling package. The upgraded Ferrari California will be officially unveiled at next month's Geneva motor show. It will go on &...

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 05:33 PM PST


Washington State senate passes $100 annual fee for electric vehicles
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, USA Washington State's senate has passed a bill that would impose an annual fee of $100 to electric-vehicle drivers in an effort to compensate for the gas taxes that EV drivers don't pay, the Associated Press reported. The fee, which doesn't apply to hybrids or neighborhood-electric vehicles, will be used for road services that would be otherwise paid through gas taxes....