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Mini Cooper S
Mini

Mini rumored to offer a better choice of diesel in the U.S.

After having a stab at the Fiat 500, the British at Mini have quite a few promises made for the U.S. market. In an ever expanding lineup the diminutive brand plans to bring quite the promise to the Americans in terms of engine power but especially in the torque department. In what's so far no more than a rumor, Mini...

2011 Opel - Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall

Vauxhall Corsa VXR turns blue

You all knew that it was going to happen. Once the 2011 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa came about in economical mode, a new hot version was right around the corner. And this is it, it's the Vauxhall Corsa VXR in Blue Edition. In Blue Edition spec, the Vauxhall Corsa VXR comes with a few special touches. The new additions include a set...

Dodge Challenger SRT8
ChryslerDodgeMuscle Cars

2011 Dodge Challenger gets beefed up

For the 2011 model year Chrysler have big plans for the Dodge Challenger and they all sum up in not showing much difference. The 2011 Dodge Challenger will see very few styling tweaks, and why not, it is a gorgeous looking muscle car. The most significant change will be the current Ram badge that will be replaced by the new...

Volvo V50
Volvo

2010-2011 Volvo recall

Yesterday the Swedes over at Volvo made an unfortunate announcement concerning a recall of some 2010 and 2011 model year vehicles that have been sold worldwide. The recall concerns 29,299 cars worldwide of which 536 have been sold in the U.S. and around 6,700 finding home in the U.K. The large number of cars of such recent make is possible...

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell
Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype

It would seem like it was just yesterday that the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was leaving the drawing board and entering production and already the eco-mentalists have gotten to it. To be frank, Mercedes unveiled their plan for an all electric version of the SLS AMG nearly a year ago but every single time I see one of these cars I...