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Lexus Reveals Official LF-LC Concept Image

December 22, 2011 by  
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Concept Vehicle, Lexus, News

The upcoming North American Auto Show in Detroit is sure to be a big hit showcasing some of the most anticipated vehicles for the upcoming model years. One concept that we are eager to see is the recently announced and teased Lexus LF-LC Concept. Road & Track was the first to give everyone a look at the new Lexus LF-LC concept in its full-form. Just after Road & Tracks reveal, Lexus drops an official image of the LF-LC Concept.

We are still not sure where the new Lexus LF-LC Concept would be positioned “if” it makes its way to production. Quite possibly it could be a new Lexus LS-based coupe that will rival the BMW 6 Series and Benz SL class. Either way, what we see here is very intriguing to say the least.

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Is Ford Working On Another Supercar?

January 13, 2011 by  
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These are interesting times we live in. While currently blessed with an absurd amount of horsepower and performance, available from virtually every manufacturer, we enthusiasts can see the writing on the wall. CAFE standards are about to go from strict to absurd, and like it or not we’ll be served up hybrid or turbocharged small displacement engine options as our only alternatives. Want a V8? Sucks to be you, because you’re not getting one for much longer, except in a select number of halo cars sold in low volumes at high prices. Read more

Audi’s A6 Hybrid Was Designed For The U.S. Market

January 11, 2011 by  
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2011 Audi A6 Hybrid

Audi's A6 Hybrid. Image: Audi of America

Audi took the wraps off their A6 Hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show, and to no one’s surprise it looked just like a regular A6. That’s a good thing, since Audi’s redesigned A6 is a masterpiece of Teutonic understatement; adding diffusers or side skirts to improve aerodynamics would have been an epic fail. The car manages to look both elegant and sinister, which seems to contradict its “green is good” mission statement. If you want to look environmentally responsible, buy a Prius; if you want to look successful while saving the planet, consider an A6 hybrid. Read more

BMW 1 Series M Coupe Priced

January 10, 2011 by  
Filed under Automotive, BMW, News

The BMW 1 Series M. Image: BMW Group

BMW is debuting the 1 Series M Coupe at this week’s Detroit Auto Show, and we finally have a price to go with it. The 335 horsepower M3-in-3/4-scale will start at $47,010, before you begin adding options, the destination charge or the inevitable dealer price gouging. Remember that BMW will import a “limited quantity” of the 1 Series M, so expect to see “Additional Dealer Markup” of at least $5,000 per car. For reference, a 2011 BMW M3 starts at $55,400 before you add destination charge and options. Since the M3 isn’t considered “limited production” like the 1 Series M, chances are good you have some wiggle room on dealer pricing. Read more

2010 Detroit Auto Show Concept Vehicle Highlights

This year the Detroit Auto Show had some stunning concept vehicles both in functionality and looks. Here are images and information on the highlighted concept vehicles found at this years Detroit Auto Show. Make sure you post your own thoughts in the comment field below. Enjoy!

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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe (2011 VW Jetta Coupe)

January 11, 2010 by  
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What you see here is probably the next best thing to the Scirocco for America to get from Wolfsburg’s Volkswagen design group, the NCC. Essentially this new VW compact coupe is a two-door version of the Jetta.

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NAIAS 2009 Preview: Audi A7 Concept Sketches

December 16, 2008 by  
Filed under Audi, Auto Show, Automotive, Concept Vehicle, Featured

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Audi planes to reveal a concept of the A7 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. As you can only imagine, the number 7 will be placed on top of the A4, A5 and A6 but placed right below the A8. In theory that would be a pretty big vehicle with that lineup placement as you can see in the sketches below.

The new Audi A7 may sport a new 204hp 2.8L, supercharged 300hp 3.0L and a 394hp 4.2L V8 to top things off on the high-end model. We expect to eventually see a RS7 model with a twin-turbo 600hp 5.0L V10 similar to those offered currently in the newer R8 and Lamborghini sisters.

  

 

NAIAS 2009 Preview: Volvo S60 Concept Vehicle

December 16, 2008 by  
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Concept Vehicle, Featured, Volvo

The North American International Auto Show kicks off on January 17th to the public. Although it will be missing a few car makers such as Jaguar, it will still be a big hit in the eyes of car lovers and enthusiasts alike. The new Volvo S60 will make is debut at the show next month showing off it’s classy yet sexy sporty looks, if that makes any sense.

You will notice in the images below that the doors in the rear open in a new fashion. Also, you may notice a few image interpretations of new safety features to come. As if you did not know Volvo is suppose to be the safest cars in the world so they stay up on the safety game. Enjoy!