2011 Audi A8 L arrives with 500-hp W12, seating for a king-maker

Audi is pulling out its biggest gun yet for the Beijing Motor Show, and while the big news for the A8 L might be the 6.3-liter W12 and the sedan's longer wheelbase, it's the rear seat accommodations that have us frothing at the mouth.Seriously, just look at it.With an overall length of nearly 17 and a half feet, the A8 L is almost a half-foot longer than its standard sibling, with a wheelbase of

Mustang GT Muscle Car

I took this photo (Mustang GT muscle car from the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds) at the super car show: Top Marques, Monaco 2008.

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 finally gets aluminum engine, loses 120 pounds

Ever since Ford introduced the modern Shelby GT500 four years ago, almost no one has complained about the prodigious power levels produced by its supercharged 5.4-liter V8. With as much as 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque in the 2010 model, there was no shortage of grunt. No, the issue was an excess of mass.Before the contemporary GT500 was born, Ford had a blown aluminum block 5.4-

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 finally gets aluminum engine, loses 120 pounds

Ever since Ford introduced the modern Shelby GT500 four years ago, almost no one has complained about the prodigious power levels produced by its supercharged 5.4-liter V8. With as much as 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque in the 2010 model, there was no shortage of grunt. No, the issue was an excess of mass.Before the contemporary GT500 was born, Ford had a blown aluminum block 5.4-

Porsche 911 Turbo S unveiled with 530 HP of goodness

The wunderkinds in Wiessach have wrought a new head of the family in the form of the 2011 911 Turbo S, the first 911 S model in five years and the first for the 997. In Porsche parlance, the S suffix generally means more power and better handling, and this car appears ready to live up to the badge.As we surmised last August, the twin-turbo flat-six is boosted to 530 horsepower, though it sips

Porsche 911 Turbo S unveiled with 530 HP of goodness

The wunderkinds in Wiessach have wrought a new head of the family in the form of the 2011 911 Turbo S, the first 911 S model in five years and the first for the 997. In Porsche parlance, the S suffix generally means more power and better handling, and this car appears ready to live up to the badge.As we surmised last August, the twin-turbo flat-six is boosted to 530 horsepower, though it sips

Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Imagine, for a moment, that you're forced to invent a new candy with the specific objective of taking a bite out of the market segment comfortably satisfied by M&M's, Skittles and Reese's Pieces. Sounds daunting, right? With that in mind, the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is being placed right back into the middle of the hotly-contested family sedan segment, already occupied by such established

Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Imagine, for a moment, that you're forced to invent a new candy with the specific objective of taking a bite out of the market segment comfortably satisfied by M&M's, Skittles and Reese's Pieces. Sounds daunting, right? With that in mind, the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is being placed right back into the middle of the hotly-contested family sedan segment, already occupied by such established

CADILLAC PREMIERES 2011 CTS-V COUPE

Post by: Automotive-- New CTS Coupe design combines with V-Series performance -- 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8 -- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddle shift control -- Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes -- New Saffron interior trim accent color -- On sale in early summer DETROIT – Cadillac today announced the 2011 CTS-V Coupe, which debuts at the 2010 North American

CADILLAC PREMIERES 2011 CTS-V COUPE

Post by: Automotive-- New CTS Coupe design combines with V-Series performance -- 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8 -- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddle shift control -- Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes -- New Saffron interior trim accent color -- On sale in early summer DETROIT – Cadillac today announced the 2011 CTS-V Coupe, which debuts at the 2010 North American

2011 Audi A8 L arrives with 500-hp W12, seating for a king-maker

Audi is pulling out its biggest gun yet for the Beijing Motor Show, and while the big news for the A8 L might be the 6.3-liter W12 and the sedan's longer wheelbase, it's the rear seat accommodations that have us frothing at the mouth.Seriously, just look at it.With an overall length of nearly 17 and a half feet, the A8 L is almost a half-foot longer than its standard sibling, with a wheelbase of

2011 Nissan Versa gets priced, includes minor updates

The Nissan Versa hasn't received any substantial updates since its 2007 debut. It's a shame, since there's some pretty stiff competition on the market these days, especially from the likes of the Suzuki SX4, Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Still, Nissan adds incremental updates annually, and the 2011 model year is no different. What's most important, though, is that pricing for the latest Versa has

2011 Nissan Versa gets priced, includes minor updates

The Nissan Versa hasn't received any substantial updates since its 2007 debut. It's a shame, since there's some pretty stiff competition on the market these days, especially from the likes of the Suzuki SX4, Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Still, Nissan adds incremental updates annually, and the 2011 model year is no different. What's most important, though, is that pricing for the latest Versa has

New Lexus RX450h 2011

Post by: Automotive Lexus RX450h has been completely redesigned for 2010, and Lexus has introduced minor changes to the year 2011. Over the years, Lexus has been setting the standard for the crossover segment, Lexus decided that messing with success is not the way to go.The new RX is grown in almost all its dimensions than previous generations, but the end result is a better looking vehicle

New Lexus RX450h 2011

Post by: Automotive Lexus RX450h has been completely redesigned for 2010, and Lexus has introduced minor changes to the year 2011. Over the years, Lexus has been setting the standard for the crossover segment, Lexus decided that messing with success is not the way to go.The new RX is grown in almost all its dimensions than previous generations, but the end result is a better looking vehicle

Hyundai prices the 2011 Sonata starting at $19,915

Hyundai's all-new 2011 Sonata goes on sale at dealers all over North America in the next few weeks and now it has an official price tag. The "fluidic design" challenger stakes a claim in the biggest segment in the U.S., starting at $19,195 (plus $720 for destination and delivery) for the GLS sedan with a six-speed manual transmission. That's $500 more than the base 2010 model, but $200 less than

Hyundai prices the 2011 Sonata starting at $19,915

Hyundai's all-new 2011 Sonata goes on sale at dealers all over North America in the next few weeks and now it has an official price tag. The "fluidic design" challenger stakes a claim in the biggest segment in the U.S., starting at $19,195 (plus $720 for destination and delivery) for the GLS sedan with a six-speed manual transmission. That's $500 more than the base 2010 model, but $200 less than

Recall 2009-10 Cadillac CTS

General Motors is recalling 11,147 Cadillac CTS vehicles from the 2009-10 model years because a nut in the suspension could loosen and cause the rear wheel to turn, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.In the affected vehicles, a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts could cause the nut to loosen. If the nut loosens sufficiently, the toe link could

2011 : The New Fiat 500

The Chicago Auto Show opens to the public on Friday, February 11th but we had a chance to get a sneak peak at the brand new, 2012 Fiat 500, also known as Cinquecento in Italian. The Fiat 500 has not yet been released for sale in the United States, the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $15,500 for the base model and $17,500 for the sport version. Designed for the individual who craves

Most Expensive Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2010-2011

World's Most Expensive CarsWhat is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if