Video: Maybach Exelero Concept at full power

The stunning Maybach Exelero Concept made its debut in 2005 and got many fans thinking (and pleading) of whether it would make it into production. The Exelero Concept has been noted as one of the world's most iconic designs in automotive history. The Exelero Concept was also featured in a Jay-Z rap music video. One thing, we didn't get to see was the Exelero actually driving, or in high-speed for that matter. In the video, the Exelero tops out an astounding 351km/h. Anyways, here's the real deal from Motor Authority, showcasing the Exelero preparing...

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GM announces pricing of 2008 Saturn Vue, starting from $21,395

GM has announced the pricing of the 2008 Saturn Vue crossover today. The base price sticker rose a staggering $3300 over last year's model. The new Vue, priced from $21,395, is designed to compete with the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and the Ford Escape.GM's global vehicle chief engineer told Automotive News that the higher pricing is the result of more...

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Ford wins top honors as "most trusted" brand in the UK, seventh year straight

The folks over at Dearborn must have learned some sort of a lesson when they heard their counterpart over in the UK was voted the most trusted brand, seven years straight. Reader's Digest conducted a survey done by its subscribers to determine which carmaker wins their heart the most. With over 24,000 participants and competitiors from 15 different...

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Chrysler introduces Aspen Two-Mode Hybrid

Daimler-Chrysler quietly introduced the two-mode hybrid variant of its Aspen SUV today. It will join the Durango Two-Mode Hybrid, the sister car of the Aspen, early next year when it goes on sale. Both the Durango and the Aspen Hybrid will be powered by a two-mode hybrid system coupled with the 5.7L HEMI V8.To add more fuel efficiency, the HEMI for...

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Toyota to debut Smart Fortwo-sized minicar in Frankfurt

With all this mini-car craze that is starting to rise in the US, it couldn't have come at a better time for Toyota. At this year's Frankfurt International Autoshow this September, Toyota will unveil a new minicar, sized similarly to the minicar icon Smart Fortwo, which is aimed at European markets. Automotive News Europe reports that the car should...

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GM's Rick Wagoner getting a 29% INCREASE in salary for 2007, not a 25% CUT

Many well-respected automotive news websites such as Automotive News and Reuters, reported the eye-catching news of a salary cut for the Chairman and CEO of GM last week. It was reported that Wagoner would receive a 25% cut in his base salary for 2007. It all related to GM's cost-cutting movement to hopefully have a litle heavier pocket as a result....

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GM gives us a glimpse of the production Camaro and something else

GM released an image yesterday of the three top executives posing in front of a clay model of the 2009 Camaro. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, Vice President Bob Lutz and Fritz Henderson, standing respectively, the pic was captioned "production clay model". The clay model looks strikingly similarly to the Concept, something that doesn't happen often...

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Wa-wo-wee-wa: Shaquille O'Neal's 'stretched' Lamborghini Gallardo

Shaquille O'Neal, better known as Shaq, received special customizations on his Lamborghini Gallardo today. The star of the Miami Heat needed some length onto his Gallardo and felt uncomfortable when squeezing his 7-foot-1 body into the tiny little interior the Gallardo offered. Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, a well-known supplier to big companies...

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Next Ford Fiesta set to arrive in US in 2009

The next-generation Ford Fiesta subcompact hatchback will arrive in the US in 2009. Motor Trend conducted a short interview with Ford execs, and it appears the redesigned version will go on sale in Europe in 2008.The US version will look nearly identical to its European counterpart, said Martin Smith, Ford of Europe Design Chief. The North American...

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Saab 9-3 Cabrio facelift snapped...again

It seems that new spyshots of the Saab 9-3 facelift, Cabrio or Estate, pop up just too often these days. Mind that they're also pretty clean shots with all of them so far showing light or no camo. A member over at Saabturboclub snapped decent pics of the Saab 9-3 Cabrio facelift testing relatively without care on public streets. In one of the pics,...

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Lexus to offer hybrid variant of LF-A supercar

Who could've ever imagined a Lexus supercar just 10 years ago when they were just breaking ground on US land? Lexus is already near-completion to its first supercar project, and we're anticipating it big time. We already got a few glimpses of it when Lexus revealed two variants of the LF-A Concept, and we are amazed. The LF-A will most likely feature...

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Scooped!

Unlike other rumours and renderings we’ve been seen lately, the C63 AMG is really coming to a Mercedes outlet near you either this fall or early 2008. AutoMotorundSport not only managed to scoop the top-end C-Class performing test runs in Germany but they also came up with a rendering giving us a preview of the car.[Source: CARSCOOP]Continued- ArticleWhile...

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Mitsubishi turns a profit for the first time in four years

In recent years, Mitsubishi's cross-town counterparts, Honda and Toyota, have been racking up record sales and profits, with the former showing steady growth, while the latter is taking over the world. Unfortunately, the tri-diamond folks haven't been fairing nearly as well. Mitsubishi has been in the red for four years now, mainly due to lackluster...

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Alfa Romeo GT Blackline for UK market

The Alfa GT is already one of the most eye-catching cars on the road, but now it’s been upgraded in a limited edition Blackline model that includes unique 18” alloy wheels, metallic black paint and interior sports styling . Most limited edition packs aren’t very well priced, but Alfa is offering this model at lower than the current entry-level version...

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette receives LS3 engine, 36 more horsepowers

The spy shots last week told us what to expect and now GM has unveiled the 2008 Corvette, fitted with a new 6.2L LS3 V8 engine developing 430hp and 575 Nm of torque. Other changes include the option of a new dual-mode exhaust system, improved manual and automatic transmissions, better steering feel, upgraded interior, and even two new exterior colors.[Source:...

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Volvo Treasure Hunt returns

Volvo was so impressed with last summer's treasure hunt that they're doing it again, but this time around they don't actually bury the XC90 which is up for grabs, but they sank $50,000 worth of gold into the ocean. Finders keepers, but you do need to sign up before hand to get and keep your hands on the loot. Linda Gangeri, advertising manager at Volvo...

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Chrysler considers reviving the Cuda

Despite the rising cost of fuel, genuine muscle cars are as popular as ever it seems with new versions of the Ford Mustang, Chrysler 300C SRT-8, Pontiac GTO and Chevy Camaro all scheduled to hit showrooms in the not too distant future. Now, The Detroit News is reporting that Chrysler could be considering creating a new Barracuda based on its upcoming...

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GM's OnStart joins MapQuest for desktop planning

Ever look up your destination on MapQuest or Google before leaving the office or home, print it out, then head out the door to your car? GM is now working with MapQuest to send a route from a computer to an OnStar system, skipping the print-out phase entirely — much like a program BMW is conducting in Europe with Google.[Source: Kicking Tires]Continued-...

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Fortune writer calls for death on Buick, Pontiac, HUMMER, Saab and GMC

Now that GM is officially Number Two, many Monday morning quarterbacks are popping up to "help" the general right the ship. Count Alex Taylor III, Fortune's senior writer, among them. In an interesting article, Taylor outlines reasons why GM should cut loose the anchors of Buick, Pontiac, HUMMER, GMC and Saab in order to move forward and prosper. Reckoning...

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Nissan posts decline in profits

It seems things are much worse over at Nissan than first thought. The carmaker announced its first drop in annual profit in seven years today, the first major loss under the guidance of Carlos Ghosn who admits that it’ll be at least 12 months until key production targets are met. Nissan has been losing ground to its main rivals, Toyota and Honda, with...

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X revealed

Mitsubishi announced today that its high-performance four-wheel-drive sedan will officially be called the 2008 Lancer Evolution X (pronounced "ten") in Japan and Lancer Evolution in the U.S. The announcement follows months of speculation about the name of the 10th generation Evo as enthusiasts wondered whether the sedan would be named Evo X (pronounced...

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TheCarBlogger is on Facebook!

TheCarBlogger has opened on January 14th, 2007. On April 2nd, 2007, TheCarBloggerGallery kicked off full throttle. TheCarBlogger became the number one blog for the latest automotive news from around the world. TheCarBlogger continuosly expands everyday and starting from today, you can find TheCarBlogger on Facebook.Facebook is the number one website...

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Kelley Blue Book picks coolest vehicles under $18K

Cool doesn't have to be expensive. At least that's what the folks over at Kelley Blue Book figure. The website of the authoritative car-buying resource has put together a list of what they figure are the ten coolest cars you can buy with less than $18,000.[Source: Autoblog via Kelley Blue Book]Continued- Article, full listThere are some definite good...

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NASCAR expands to China

NASCAR has a solid reputation as a race series firmly entrenched in the southern United States, but has been fighting hard to defeat that image and branch out of Old Dixie. With races lined up in such northern locations as Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, NASCAR has long since established itself with the yanks, but with races...

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Cadillac Escalade EXT chosen as most likely stolen luxury vehicle

Despite their low numbers and high-tech security features, luxury vehicles still rank highly in a list of America’s most likely stolen autos with the recently updated Cadillac Escalade scoring worst among the luxury makes. The results come from the US Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), which tracks per-vehicle thefts and ranks them according to “the...

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Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek under investigation by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating nearly 280,000 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek SUVs from the 2001 – 2004 model years for a possible leak in the vehicles’ fuel tanks. There have been 213 complaints filed with the agency. [Source: Kicking Tires via Detroit News]Continued- ArticleThe problem stems from improper welding...

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VW plans a next-generation Phaeton, only smaller

Volkswagen's Phaeton could not exactly be described as a run-away success. The German carmaker planned to make a modest 20,000 units, but only managed to sell a quarter that amount. But someone in Wolfsburg must have gotten an "if at first you don't succeed" fortune cookie, and they're determined to give it another shot.[Source: Autoblog]Continued-...

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Brilliance headed to the US as early as this year

Having begun its European expansion the next step for China’s Brilliance is the lucrative US market. If everything goes to plan, the company could be shipping models as early as this year or early 2008.Brilliance already sells the BS4 sedan in Europe and plans to expand this to include the BS6 and an unspecified coupe model. Other models in the pipeline...

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Hyundai i30 Wagon headed to the US, badged as Elantra

Hyundai's new i30 wagon is headed to US dealerships sometime in early 2008, and it will be badged as an Elantra. Wayne Killen, director of product planning at Hyundai Motor America says that, dynamically, the Elantra wagon will be positioned as a sporty handling vehicle. Unlike the European i30 wagon, which is powered by 1.6L engines (gasoline or diesel),...

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Next Generation VW Golf launch delayed until the end of 2008

According to an interview that Ulrich Hackenburg, head of development for VW gave to Automobilwoche during the Shanghai Show, VW’s best selling model will not be replaced next spring as originally planned. Hackenburg told Automobiwoche journalists that the current Golf is still selling well and that there’s no time-pressure to replace it.[Source: CARSCOOP]Continued-...

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No Volkswagen Scirocco for the US

Volkswagen won’t be selling its upcoming Scirocco sport hatchback in the US, an all-new model due to enter production next year. After bowing out from the auto world back in the early nineties, VW is rejuvenating the Scirocco nameplate with a new hatch based on the Iroc concept car that debuted at last year’s Paris Motor Show.[Source: Motor Authority]Continued-...

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Video: Buick Riviera Concept

Buick (ironically) resurrected the Riviera nameplate at the Shanghai Auto Show with an impressive “gullwing-door” coupe, developed by GM & Shanghai’s joint Pan Asian Technical Center in China. In this video we included includes static and driving clips along with shots from the presentation and a few words from GM’s Vice President of Global Design, Ed Welburn.[Source: CARSCO...

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