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May
Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , Technology , Chevrolet , GM Back in January, General Motors announced that OnStar would release a smartphone app to be used in conjunction with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt . The app allows owners to keep track of charge status, remotely lock and unlock the vehicle, along with providing diagnostic reports and a host of other features
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OnStar taps Google Maps for Chevy Volt navigation
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May
Battle of the Sixes: Ford Mustang V6 takes on Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and Nissan 370Z With its upgraded V6, the 2011 Ford Mustang could easily be considered a sports car. So we pit it against the 370Z and Genesis Coupe to see which coupe reigns supreme.
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.17.10
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May
Battle of the Sixes: Ford Mustang V6 takes on Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and Nissan 370Z With its upgraded V6, the 2011 Ford Mustang could easily be considered a sports car. So we pit it against the 370Z and Genesis Coupe to see which coupe reigns supreme
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.17.10
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May
Battle of the Sixes: Ford Mustang V6 takes on Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and Nissan 370Z With its upgraded V6, the 2011 Ford Mustang could easily be considered a sports car.
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.17.10
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May
Shooting brakes or station wagons as most people like to call them, are apparently the newest trend amongst high end automakers. The concept here is actually quite simple and one that has been around since the 1940’s. Take one normal everyday car, extend the roof line so you have loads more space in the back behind the rear seats and then sell it to the public.
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Audi RS5 Shooting Brake: The Art of Design
15
May
Filed under: Europe , Government/Legal , Technology Big Brother is always watching.
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Google Street View cars collected personal data over Wi-Fi, entire fleet grounded
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May
Filed under: Government/Legal The major recession that began in 2008 has had a profound effect on the auto industry, and even insurance companies have paid a heavy price for the downturn. While legitimate insurance claims have shrunken a bit since fewer jobs mean fewer motorists on the road, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) claims that fraudulent claims from staged accidents jumped 46 percent from 2007 to 2009
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National Insurance Crime Bureau: Staged accident claims up 46%
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May
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Hatchback , Audi , Specialty Audi RS5 Shooting Brake - Click above for high-res image gallery We just spent the last few days bouncing around Germany driving the 2011 Audi TT and the powertrain-enhanced Q7 (review next week), and between bouts on the autobahn and a few factory tours, we pestered our hosts about some of their Euro-only products and what we can expect in the future.
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Rendered Speculation: Audi RS5 Shooting Brake
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May
First Drive: The torque-tastic 2011 Audi TT We take Audi’s upgraded TT for a spin in Germany to see how the Quattro coupe deals with its added twist. Ford confirms Raptor SuperCrew, only available with 6.2-liter V8 Ford has finally confirmed its plans to offer a SuperCrew version of its off-road Raptor, and the standard engine will be the all-new 6.2-liter V8 Video: Porsche 911 GT2 RS trailer has us saying “*&^%*!” Just the specs of the 911 GT2 RS had us exclaiming expletives, so Porsche nailed those sentiments with its newest ad. Also of interest: Chrysler recalling 40,000 vehicles for ignition problem Ford teases Explorer in pic of new crossover’s chief engineer Ford more than hints at new street-legal Boss Mustang Hertz to rent Nissan Leaf starting in 2011 Subaru announces pricing and tweaks to 2011 Outback, Legacy models Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts or subscribe to the RSS feed Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.14.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 May 2010 19:20:00 EST.
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.14.10
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May
Filed under: Concept Cars , Classics , Coupe , Performance , Geneva Motor Show , Government/Legal Hispano-Suiza - Click above for high-res image gallery The car you see above is not a Hispano-Suiza. That much every one seems to agree with. But is it a Hispano Suiza (note the intentional lack of a hyphen)
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Did the Geneva "Hispano Suiza" showcar use the iconic brand name illegally?
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May
Filed under: Budget , Hatchback , BMW , Mini , Luxury BMW executives have been talking openly about adding a front-wheel drive model to the range and the first example are due to arrive in 2013. A new model to slot in below the 1 series is expected to share its platform with the next generation Mini , while the 1 series is expected to continue with rear-wheel drive and be available in both the current hatchback and coupe body styles.
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Rendered Speculation: 2013 BMW sub-1 Series hatch with front-wheel drive
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May
Filed under: Videos , Hatchback , Audi , Luxury Episode 2 of JT, Dania Ramirez and the Audi A1 in The Next Big Thing - Click above to watch video after the jump You see that look on Justin Timberlake’s face? It’s called Acting - yes, italicized and with a capital “A” - and you need to get ready to see it like you’ve never seen it before.
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Video: Timberlake angles for Oscar with episode 2 of Audi A1 series
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May
That’s a … Hyundai? Thumbs Up: Hyundai quality has come a long, long way.
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2010 Hyundai Tucson Limited PZEV: RideLust Review
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May
Filed under: Convertible , Coupe , Performance , Audi , First Drive , Luxury 2011 Audi TT - Click above for high-res image gallery This is the 2011 Audi TT . It looks the same, it steers the same and it sticks the same. But there’s one major difference: torque
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May
Filed under: Sedan , Crossover , Subaru 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT - click above for high-res gallery Subaru has priced the 2011 versions of two vehicles leading its continuing sales charge, the Legacy and Outback. All of the Legacy models bar the Limited trim version have stood pat on MSRP, from the base 2.5i at $19,995 to the 3.6R at $24,995.
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Subaru announces pricing and tweaks to 2011 Outback, Legacy models
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May
Filed under: Auctions , Cadillac , Racing 2002 Cadillac Northstar LMP02 - Click above for high-res image gallery For anyone looking for a very rare future vintage race car, a seller in Ohio has a deal for you! The seller has two of the three Northstar LMP02 race cars that were built and campaigned by Cadillac Racing in 2002. One or both are available with a Buy it Now price of just $355,000. The cars are apparently fully functional with the Bosch and Pi electronics packages in place
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eBay Find of the Day: 2002 Cadillac Northstar LMP02
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May
Filed under: Crossover , Ford 2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost - Click above for high-res image gallery Despite its many functional charms, the U.S. car market has simply never warmed up to the Ford Flex in the two years it has been on sale.
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Freep: Ford committed to building Flex, even with new Explorer in the wings
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May
Photo: Kia Motors Kia has announced their fourth U.S. special edition of the uber-successful Soul compact.
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2010 Kia Ghost Soul Hits Dealerships
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May
Filed under: Budget , Hatchback , Kia , Design/Style 2010 Kia Ghost Soul - Click above for high-res image gallery Kia just announced a new special-edition Soul . The Ghost Soul will join the likes of the Shadow Dragon Soul , Denim Soul and Ignition Soul as the last of four unique takes on the Korean automaker’s quirky people mover. The changes to the base car are fairly subtle and include a new fender vent and rear spoiler, along with a smattering of chrome accents and snappy-looking 18-inch wheels.
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Kia releases special edition Ghost Soul… Spooky!
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May
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , First Drive , Racing 2010 Gumpert Apollo - Click above for high-res image gallery Now this is a fascinating little creature. A compound of contradictions that goes by the unlikely name of Gumpert Apollo . The first word in its name is in allegiance to Roland Gumpert, practically the father of Audi’s Quattro system - yet this creation is rear-wheel drive only.
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First Drive: The Gumpert Apollo is a near-mythological, utterly fantastical beast
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May
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , First Drive , Racing 2010 Gumpert Apollo - Click above for high-res image gallery Now this is a fascinating little creature. A compound of contradictions that goes by the unlikely name of Gumpert Apollo
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First Drive: The Gumpert Apollo is a near-mythological, utterly fantastical beast
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May
In addition to Infiniti launching their very own electric based vehicle, based on the Nissan Leaf, expect to see some more models begin to make some headlines in the near future. Infiniti looks poised to expand and further their dominance with the introduction of an entry-level “People Mover”, a high performance coupe/convertible, and a small rival for the Audi A3.
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Infiniti Looks to Bolster Lineup, Increase Dominance
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May
In addition to Infiniti launching their very own electric based vehicle, based on the Nissan Leaf, expect to see some more models begin to make some headlines in the near future. Infiniti looks poised to expand and further their dominance with the introduction of an entry-level “People Mover”, a high performance coupe/convertible, and a small rival for the Audi A3.
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Infiniti Looks to Bolster Lineup, Increase Dominance
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May
Review: 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid makes being green easy 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery The Ford Escape Hybrid was the first mass-produced battery-assisted SUV on the market when it launched in 2004, and from day… Volkswagen’s autonomous “Junior” reverse power-slides into parking spot Click above to watch video after the jump Automotive technology is rapidly advancing to the point where we eventually won’t need to actually drive a car ourselves in most real world scenarios.
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.11.10
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May
Filed under: Convertible , Coupe , Sedan , Wagon , Technology , Crossover , Audi , Luxury 2010 Audi A5 - Click above for high-res image gallery The all-new A8 and updated Q7 won’t be the only vehicles in Audi’s line-up to benefit from the automaker’s new eight-speed gearbox. According to dealer order guides released for the 2011 model year, the octo-cog-swapper is set to proliferate throughout the Audi line-up in the next year, with the automaker aiming for around 70% of it U.S.
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Eight-speed automatic transmission available on A4, A5 and Q5 this fall
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May
CDC-International GmbH presents one of their latest creations, the Platin Audi A5.
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custom Audi A5
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May
Filed under: Podcasts , Etc. , Technology , Acura , Audi , BMW , Toyota , Ferrari , Diesel Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Before we get to this week’s show, we wanted to explain what’s up with The Autoblog Podcast in iTunes
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Autoblog Podcast #177 - What’s up with The AB Podcast in iTunes?
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May
Filed under: Sedan , Technology , Audi , Design/Style , Luxury 2009 Audi A4 - Click above for high-res image gallery Over the course of the last 20 years, each new Audi model has weighed around 10 percent more than its predecessor, but that all changed when the all-new 2009 Audi A4 (B8) debuted last year. The mid-size sedan gained less than 100 pounds over the previous model (B7), despite growing in every possible dimension. And when the next A4 arrives in five year’s time, Audi claims it will weigh less than the current model.
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Next generation Audi A4 to shed over 300 pounds
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May
Filed under: Sedan , Technology , Audi , Design/Style , Luxury 2009 Audi A4 - Click above for high-res image gallery Over the course of the last 20 years, each new Audi model has weighed around 10 percent more than its predecessor, but that all changed when the all-new 2009 Audi A4 (B8) debuted last year.
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May
Filed under: Sedan , Volvo , Luxury 2011 Volvo S60 - Click above for high-res image gallery The Volvo S60 has been priced: $37,700 plus $850 in destination charges is all you’ll need. What happens when you put a comparably equipped S60 priced at $41,400 up against the BMW 335i xDrive , Mercedes-Benz C350 , Lexus IS350 and Audi A4 ?
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May
Filed under: Technology , Porsche , Volkswagen Porsche plans to grow quite a bit between now and 2015, with a goal to hit 150,000 global sales . That’s about twice the German sportscar maker’s 2009 totals.
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Volkswagen and Porsche may share more technology
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May
Filed under: Technology , Porsche , Volkswagen Porsche plans to grow quite a bit between now and 2015, with a goal to hit 150,000 global sales . That’s about twice the German sportscar maker’s 2009 totals. That sounds like a very tall order to fill, but Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, reportedly told Automotive News that the task could be accomplished with the help of Volkswagen technology.
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May
Filed under: Convertible , Coupe , Performance , Plants/Manufacturing , Audi , Porsche , Volkswagen , Diesel , Luxury Audi e-tron Detroit Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery According to Autocar in the UK, which is citing unknown “high-ranking Audi insiders in Ingolstadt,” the future of the Audi R4 , Volkswagen BlueSpor t and possibly an unnamed entry-level model from Porsche (we vote 914) are currently being mulled by the three-headed German automaker. The major stumbling block? Whether or not a stamped steel architecture or Audi’s familiar aluminum spaceframe chassis should be used.
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Report: Manufacturing questions standing in the way of Audi R4 production
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May
Filed under: Spy Photos , Sedan , Performance , Audi With an all-new Audi A8 arriving in the coming months, a higher performance S8 can’t be far behind. This particular image originated from a reader on the World Car Fans forum, but it certainly looks plausible.
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Audi S8 leaked? Nope, it’s a ‘chop