It looks like the next hybrid model coming to BMW dealers will be the just-introduced 5 series sedan. Photos have leaked out showing an ActiveHybrid 5 concept that is expected to debut next week in Geneva. Like the already-available ActiveHybrid 7,…
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U.S. customers must now wait 24 months to own a Ferrari
There is a basic principal of economics that we all know about called supply and demand. As long as the demand for a product exceeds the supply, the price can stay relatively high. If the supply grows beyond the demand, the price drops. US automakers…
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It looks like the No 3 concept that Kia unveiled at the Geneva Motor show last month will soon be headed to the streets. Judging by the looks of the lightly camouflaged prototype caught by a spy photographer, the c'eed plus will stay very true to the…
We may yet see Cadillac's new 2.9L V-6 diesel in the US
Last March at the Geneva Motor Show, General Motors unveiled a new 2.9L turbo-diesel V-6 intended for the European market version of the new Cadillac CTS. The 250 hp oil-burner would make a great addition to the US market CTS as well as numerous GM…
GM's Hybrid/EV engineering director Bob Kruse resigns
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Land Rovers to get same new diesel V6 as Jaguar XF, but not here
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First Drive: 2010 Volkswagen Golf evolves the German hatchback
2010 Volkswagen Golf – Click above for high-res image gallery
Outside of North America, the Golf has been Volkswagen's bread-and-butter model for more than three decades, making the diminutive hatch one of the best selling global vehicles since its…
Detroit 2008: Who says the Chinese don't have a sense of humor?
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Rendered speculation: Kia Optima Sport Wagon
It's no secret that we're wagon fans, especially the modern, stylish mid-size five-doors available from Subaru, Cadillac and Audi. Unfortunately, aside from the Subarus and VW Jettas there are few affordable examples available in the U.S.…
Another driving impression of the Saturn Astra
Over at Inside Line they've got a driving impression of the upcoming Saturn Astra. The new Astra is coming to Saturn showrooms by way of GM's European branch at Opel and officially goes on sale January 2nd. ABG got to drive an prototype Astra powered…