| BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept Released, Foretells New 9-series Flagship [2014 Beijing Auto Show] |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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When marketers use “luxury” to describe convenience or most technology, they dilute its definition. To us, and to everyone ushered by black car each night in Manhattan, OnStar operators and blind-spot sensors are not worldly indulgences. So it’s welcome to see BMW revisit the dictionary and plaster the word on a voluptuous, fat-cat sedan that […]
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| 2015 BMW M4 Coupe Officially Debuts: Worth the Wait [UPDATE: Pricing Announced] |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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Update 4/18/14: BMW has announced that pricing for the 2015 M4 convertible will start at $73,425. That represents an increase of $8300 compared with the 2015 M4 coupe and $1750 versus the 2013 M3 convertible. Additional pricing information will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date; the M4 convertible will arrive in U.S. dealerships […]
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| Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV: Tall, Sleek, and Headed for Production [2014 Beijing Auto Show] |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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Previewed two weeks ago with a slide at Daimler’s shareholder’s meeting, and confirmed two and a half years ago before being confirmed again last fall, the upcoming coupe version of the M-class arrived at the Beijing auto show in the form of the Concept Coupe SUV. Based on the M-class, it will be launched as […]
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| Saturn Ion Power-Steering Recall Delayed Despite Four Years of NHTSA Investigations |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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While nearly one in every 11 owners brought in their 2004–2007 Saturn Ions for power-steering failures, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration never initiated a recall, even after four years of investigations. According to a document released over the weekend by the agency, General Motors received more than 30,500 warranty claims for power steering loss […]
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| VW’s New Mid-Size Coupe Concept: Yes, a Golf-Based “Four-Door Coupe” [2014 Beijing auto show] |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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How far upmarket can Volkswagen go? Way up there, the brand believes. The New Mid-Size Coupe, launched as a concept at the 2014 Beijing auto show, proves the point. Based on the VW Group’s MQB architecture, it features dramatic proportions and upscale appointments that rival those of the Mercedes-Benz CLA—and make the production Audi A3 […]
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| Name That Shifter, No. 175 |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button and sticker.* Good luck! (* Offer open […]
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| Doppelgäng-up: Knock-Offs from the 2014 Beijing Auto Show |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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It’s pretty well established that while some Chinese automakers are creating designs of their own, there still exist plenty of copycat vehicles. Nowhere is that more apparent than at a Chinese auto show, so we’ve gathered a few from this year’s Beijing affair for your viewing pleasure. We picked out a few of our favorites […]
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| A Colorful Centennial Edition GranTurismo for Maserati [2014 New York Auto Show] |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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Maserati was founded 100 years ago and the Maserati GranTurismo has been on the market through various iterations for well over half a decade. To keep interest fresh, the venerable brand is adding a special edition that’s all about the looks. The GranTurismo MC Centennial edition sports the well-established 4.7-liter V-8 with Ferrari roots, rated […]
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| Williamson Insurance Represents Companies Offering Accident Forgiveness with Affordable Car Insurance for Trucks, Cars and SUVs in the Raleigh Area Including Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs and Garner |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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Independent insurance agency quotes car insurance with accident forgiveness.
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| BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept First Look |
Apr 21st, 2014 |
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Here is what we may see from BMW soon...
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