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RUF Panamera XL Extended Wheelbase Launched in China

RUF, known for their amazing Porsche creations, looks to have beaten Porsche at creating the rumored long-wheelbase Panamera for the Chinese market. The tuning specialist decided to take matters into their own hands, creating the Panamera XL, a 211.4-inch long Panamera aimed at the higher-end Chinese market for those who wish to be chauffeured around...

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Tags: china, panamera, panamera xl, Porsche, porsche panamera, Ruf, ruf panamera, ruf panamera xl, ruf porsche panamera, ruf porsche panamera xl

By Jason Siu Jan 14 2012

Wacky Tuner Cars of the Tokyo Auto Salon [Gallery]

At Japan’s annual Tokyo Auto Salon, they’d call our list of the Top 10 Worst Cars of SEMA tame. Sure we documented some atrocities during our time at North America’s largest aftermarket expo, but it’s hard to compete with a diorama of an army soldier apparently shooting baby dolls on the tonneau cover of a...

Filed under: Auto Show News Featured Articles Modified Import
Tags: 2012 tokyo auto salon, japanese cars, modified imports

By Colum Wood Jan 14 2012

Bentley Plug-In Hybrid and Upcoming SUV Detailed

Car and Driver recently sat down with Bentley Chief Wolfgang Dürheimer to get some details on the British automaker’s plug-in hybrid and upcoming SUV. Dürheimer told the publication that we shouldn’t expect to see the plug-in hybrid until the next generation of Bentleys are unveiled and that a final decision on their SUV will be made in...

Filed under: Bentley British Featured Articles Hybrids
Tags: Bentley, bentley plug-in hybrid, bentley suv

By Jason Siu Jan 14 2012

Hyundai Achieves CAFE Number Early, Stands By Elantra MPG Claims

Hyundai might still be under fire by consumers that aren’t having such stellar mpg results with their Elantra, but the Korean automaker had no problems announcing that they’ve achieved the 36-mpg corporate average fuel economy four years ahead of the US government’s rule for 2016. Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik refuses to step down from...

Filed under: Compact Cars Economy Cars Family Sedans Featured Articles Hyundai Korean
Tags: cafe, Hyundai, hyundai cafe, hyundai elantra

By Jason Siu Jan 14 2012

NHTSA To Take Crash-Assessment Testing High Tech

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering at length the changes that could be made to its 5-star crash-assessment testing. Rather than concentrate only on crash-worthiness, the NHTSA is looking into new technologies that put an emphasis on accident-avoidance. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland says, “Crash-worthiness has been the guiding star for NHTSA. But...

Filed under: American Chevrolet Compact Cars Family Sedans Featured Articles Ford GM Honda Hyundai Kia Mercedes-Benz Nissan Safety Technology Toyota Uncategorized Volkswagen
Tags: Accident Avoidance, american cars, Chevrolet, crash safety, domestic cars, Ford, german cars, GM, japanese cars, Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA, Nissan, Safety, Technology, Toyota

By Danny Choy Jan 13 2012

Toyota GT 86 by Gazoo Racing on Display: 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon

Before the Toyota GT 86 was even officially revealed, the new sports car was out on the track competing. This particular car, on display for the first time at the Tokyo Auto Salon, was raced at the grueling Nurburgring 24 Hour Race in the Fall. A mildly modified version of the factory car, it sports...

Filed under: Coupes Featured Articles Modified Import Scion Toyota
Tags: gazoo racing, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Toyota, toyota gt 86

By Colum Wood Jan 13 2012

Infiniti EX37 Gets Vilner Treatment For Second Time

Be warned, this is the most dangerous Infiniti ever built and it has nothing to do with safety ratings or recall notices. No, the real danger here is that once inside, you may never want to leave. In their second, and undeniably remarkable, redesign of the Infiniti EX37 interior, Bulgarian design studio Vilner has our...

Filed under: Featured Articles Infiniti Japanese Luxury Cars SUVs
Tags: Bulgarian design studio, custom interior, infiniti ex37, interior, leather, special edition, vilner

By Luke Vandezande Jan 13 2012

Ohio and Missouri Governors Visit NAIAS to Talk Investment With Manufacturers

Ohio Governor John Kasich and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon made a visit to Detroit this week during the North American International Auto Show in an effort to bring U.S. automotive manufacturing to their respective states. John Kasich said, “Contrary to popular opinion, the auto industry is getting stronger.” Ohio currently possesses the second-largest automotive industry...

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Tags: american cars, automotive industry, Chevrolet, chevy, Chrysler, domestic cars, Ford, general motors, GM, Honda, manufacturing, michigan, Missouri, ohio

By Danny Choy Jan 13 2012

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Finally, after just more than a decade, Ford is bringing out an all-new Escape compact sport utility vehicle, or perhaps we should say, crossover utility vehicle.

Filed under: Crossovers Economy Cars Featured Articles Ford Hybrids SUVs
Tags: 2012 Ford Escape hybrid, ford escape hybrid

By Larry E. Hall Jan 13 2012

Cher’s 2005 Bentley Continental GT To Hit Auction Block

Listen up Cher fans – if you want to make your Cher shrine complete, you’ll want to bid on the diva’s 2005 Bentley Continental GT. Set to hit the auction block on January 23 in Los Angeles on as part of the Bonhams Entertainment event, the Bentley is expected to bring in $80,000 to $120,000....