A merger of German automakers Porsche and Volkswagen could be delayed and might take a different form than initially planned, the companies said Thursday. Porsche to build Cajun mini SUV in Leipzig(16 Mar 11) But "our common goal is and remains a merger," stressed Martin Winterkorn, chairman of both...Source: http://www.roadst3r.com/stories/porsche-merger-vw-delayed-local/
Earlier this year it was reported that the A9 would actually be a four-door coupe that would have competed with the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CL. But now according to German car magazine AutoBild, the A9 will actually be a two-door coupe with a "modern design" and will be over 5 meters long....Source: http://www.roadst3r.com/stories/audi-a9-a-two-door-coupe-based-a8/
About a week ago, I saw a tweet about the (sort of) exclusive Chevy Pizza Crawl. I say "sort of" only because really anyone can participate since those vying for spots are picked at random. So low and behold, after reading about them on Twitter, I was selected to participate in the Chevy Pizza Crawl...Source: http://www.roadst3r.com/stories/my-name-claudia-chevy-pizza-crawl/
Millions of consumers visit the Edmunds.com site each month looking for the best info on all things automotive. This translates to hundreds of thousands of users each day seeking the latest deals, test drives, pricing info, negotiating advice and help on nearly any topic related to the car purchase or ownership experience. Edmunds.com traffic and its related search terms are significant enough that the traffic itself becomes a bellwether for consumer trends.
The Edmunds Search Buzz reveals the day's five most-searched topics, trends or vehicles on the Edmunds.com website. Knowing what other consumers are interested in can help point you to a better deal or a product you hadn't considered. Beyond being insightful, the Search Buzz is also entertaining and it's a useful tool for car shoppers and enthusiasts. Today's hottest search term is for Subaru Outback. Check the jump for the day's other hot search terms and related links.
Source: http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/2010/12/edmunds-search-buzz-december-6-2010.html
Filed under: Etc., Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Toys/Games, Celebrities
The Royal Family in CARS 2 will be represented by The Queen (voiced by Vanessa Redgrave) and Prince Wheeliam. The Queen appears to be a stately old Rolls-Royce of sorts with a diamond-encrusted crown on her roof and royal blue-and-white two-tone paint job. Prince Wheelium, meanwhile, appears as a sharp Bentley Continental GT-like machine. Both Royal Family members in CARS 2 are particularly excited to play their part as hosts to the final stage of the World Grand Prix on the streets of London.
The Royals make an appearance in CARS 2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The restyled Opel Corsa will make its world debut at the Bologna Motor Show (4-12 December) and, after renewed in chassis and engine during the summer, has relaunched with more profound changes that will be available in dealerships in January. Different style, closer to that lucky Insignia and Astra, with a front characterized by a larger lower air intake . The headlights now have daytime running lights while the Opel logo is larger and more pointed. More lively aesthetics with a palette of colors is very bright for the body - and interior fabrics TopTec, moldings, orange Tabasco or Blue Steel and the new two-tone instrument. And, if we will even pack the line that includes the adhesive longitudinal bars, with 17-inch wheels and lids to match the exterior mirrors.Source: http://www.autocarbe.com/opel/2011-opel-corsa-facelift/
In a little more than a year, Chrysler and Lancia have merged their product lines and are now forging a global alliance unimagined just 12 months ago. Richard Truesdell fills in the score card with all the details. He was the screen icon of his era--a survivor and a superstar--and in 1971, he made his...Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, BMW, Luxury
Continue reading AdSpotting: BMW 5 Series "Refuel" reintroduces us to The Ultimate Driving Machine
AdSpotting: BMW 5 Series "Refuel" reintroduces us to The Ultimate Driving Machine originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading State Farm's feedback app is the pocket-seat driver you never wanted [w/video]
State Farm's feedback app is the pocket-seat driver you never wanted [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The man's knowledge of Corvettes is also freakishly extensive. Yager has applied it into a book called the Corvette Bible. In it, Yager delves into the details of every Corvette model produced since the first 300 rolled off an assembly line for the 1953 model year.Win a copy of the Corvette Bible signed by author Mike Yager originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Opel Calibra back in 2012 and will be touring coupe variant of the Insignia. the length of about 480 cm, the range of Opel Calibra represent a viable alternative to the coupe and cabriolet versions of the Audi A5 and BMW 3 Series.Source: http://www.autocarbe.com/opel/the-new-opel-calibra-will-also-be-convertible/
