TheCarBlogger Exclusive: Details of 2009 Hyundai RWD Tiburon (BK)

Sorry, no pics. However, we did manage to scoop out very crucial information on Hyundai's upcoming RWD Tiburon Coupe. This information comes straight from many participants from an internal focus group of the new Tibby. We managed to translate what they had accounted of the event. Alongside the RWD Tiburon were the Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35 Coupe,...

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Toyota gives go-ahead for FSC production

The crossover segment is growing quickly with competent offerings already on sale from Dearborn and Hiroshima. Toyota is set to join the crew with a production version of the FSC Concept. The FSC Concept is a combination of SUV and station wagon, and sits on the Camry platform. The FSC was unveiled in 2005 at Tokyo. The rumored name of the production...

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Volkswagen officially unveils the Tiguan

Today, Volkswagen AG released the first official images of its compact SUV, Tiguan. The Tiguan is Volkswagen's second SUV and the Tiguan borrows its styling from the Tiguan Concept. It will be unveiled publicly in Frankfurt in September.By taking a look at its styling and specs, the Tiguan is no match for its intended competitors like the BMW X3. However,...

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Spied: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe/Sedan caught undisguised!

In the mountains of Canada, Brenda Priddy & Company managed to obtain a set of images of the new Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan undisguised during a brochure photoshoot. Both models look great with their individual design characteristics that distinguish each other. The Coupe sticks to the Accord Coupe Concept, unveiled at the Detroit Autoshow this...

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Hyundai Genesis confirmed to use Hyundai nameplate

At an automotive enthusiast meet-up in Jeju, South Korea, it was finally confirmed by someone from Hyundai that the new Genesis will use the Hyundai nameplate. Kim Dong-Jin, an executive of Hyundai, stated that the Genesis will be introduced as a Hyundai. The reason being that costs are way too high to create a massive dealer network of the proposed...

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Audi RS6 to have 571HP

The new Audi RS6, which will be equipped with a 5.0L V10 twin turbo, will churn out 571HP. This information comes from the vehicle registration details of a mule which reveal the vehicle's technical specifications. The chassis code for the RS6 is 'Audi AG 4F 7967 21 AAJ N31 N30 579 426 5002'. The third last number indicates that the RS6 will have 579ps...

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Spied: Autoblog reader snaps Porsche Panamera in California!

Just days after an amateur car enthusiast snapped one of the best shots of the BMW M3 Sedan at the 'Ring, an Autoblog reader snapped pics of Porsche's 4-door Panamera testing on American soil. Spotted driving on the 405 freeway in Carson, California, this green Panamera mule doesn't reveal anything new. However, the close-up shots of the side can give...

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Ford releases images of F-150 Lariat Limited

Ford released the first official images of the F-150 Lariat Limited today and we can conclude that Ford can definitely design a nice-looking truck. The Lariat Limited will sport a White Sand Metallic finish with a matching grille, factory 22-inch wheels and chrome running boards. Also included are gray headlight bezels, smoked taillight lenses, two-tone...

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DaimlerChrysler recalls 1650 Smart cars

DaimlerChrysler AG announced today that they have recalled 1650 MKII Smart Fortwos in Europe after reports of steering problems. The recall was announced after DaimlerChrysler received numerous reports that a locking ring was not installed correctly.The second-generation Fortwos went on sale in April and they have sold 12000 units since. DaimlerChrysler...

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Renault developing Laguna Coupe

Renault is in the process of developing a 2-door variant of their Laguna mid-size flagship. The design, which will be heavily influenced from their Fluence Concept presented in 2004, will be a genuine 2+2 coupe with an interior directly lifted from the Laguna Sedan.The new Laguna Coupe will feature a Nissan-sourced powerplant for its range-topper and...

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Image of the Day 06.19.2007: Modern American Muscle Pt. 2

2009 Chevrolet Camaro Concept: Modern American Mus...

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Saab to end 9-7X production

Saab will cease production of their short-lived 9-7X SUV next year because of lackluster sales. The 9-7X shares underpinnings with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and both are built in GM's Moraine, Ohio plant. The TrailBlazer is also in death row as Chevrolet prepares to welcome its successor, which will share underpinnings with the Saturn Outlook. The...

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Audi RS4 production not being cancelled

Well, that was a close one. Recently, Autocar posted up the shocking news on the fate of the RS4. It was all a big misunderstanding as Winding Road received an e-mail from Audi USA that the RS4 will live for 2008. The RS4 and the RS6 wll sit alongside each other and as these two different models have a fairly large price gap, with the latter being...

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Nezt Mazda6 to bow in Frankfurt

Many websites are reporting that they have received an internal e-mail from an anonymous source confirming that the next Mazda6 will debut in Frankfurt this September. The e-mail also stated that the Mazda6 will go on sale in Europe in November.Although we have to question the credibility of this e-mail, it also stated that the mid-size car will be...

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Jaguar adds 3.5L V8 to XK range

Jaguar is prepping the launch of the 3.5L, entry-level variant of the XK range. The 3.5L V8, good for 260hp, is also found in the Jaguar XJ Saloon. Sources say the model could reach showrooms as early as this October. Pricing has not been announced, but is speculated that it will be around €10,000 less than the starting price of the 4.2L V8 model.Exact...

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Image of the Day 06.18.2007: Modern American Muscle Pt. 1

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: Modern American Mus...

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TheCarBlogger reaches 500 posts!

January 14th, 2007 marked the genesis of TheCarBlogger. Since then, we have reached our 500th post today. From our first day of operation, we have changed dramatically inside and out. Just looking back at our archives to our first weeks imply that we have definitely improved abundantly. All of this, however, would not have been done if it weren't for...

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Spied: M3Post reader snaps BMW M3 Sedan

A member of a BMW M3 enthusiasts forum, M3Post.com, has snapped a BMW M3 Sedan mule undergoing testing at the Ring and up close. Larry Blunk was able to take some quality pictures of the M3 Sedan running its course at the Ring and was able to taker detailed close-up shots of the mule when it was parked just outside momentarily.From these shots, we...

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TheCarBlogger Exclusive: Kia Mesa (HM) snapped!

Kia shows massive improvement with each new vehicle they release. It makes the Korean automaker's laughable past even harder to believe as time goes by. These new spyshots of Kia's new full-size SUV indicate that Kia is no longer the easy target for late-night talk show hosts. Kia unveiled the Mesa Concept at the North American International Autoshow...

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KTM X-Bow pre-orders exceed 1000

KTM announced that they have just surpassed the 1000 mark in the amount of pre-orders they have received for their hard-core sports car, the X-Bow. The X-Bow, powered by an Audi TFSI engine, proves to be an enormous success even though it's not out yet. The X-Bows will be produced by Magna Steyr in Germany. KTM projected an annual production number...

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Image of the day: Evolution

The evolution of the Mercedes-Benz SL. 1957-2007[Source: Mercedes-Be...

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Audi RS4 canned in favor of RS6?

Words are emerging that the Audi RS4 production has already stopped to make way for the RS6, which will debut at Frankfurt this September. The RS4 has been regarded one of the finest sports cars by both Audi enthusiasts and the media. The deletion of the RS4 couldn't come at a worse time for Audi as BMW is in their final stages of developing their...

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Next-gen Toyota Prius production delayed

Every automaker suffers obstacles in their ambitions to bring something revolutionary to our market. Toyota seems to have suffered that with their development of the next-generation Prius. The new Prius will be equipped with lithium-ion battery technology, which replaces the previous nickel-metal hydride battery. The lithium-ion battery would cost...

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MINI Cooper D headed to Canada

The Globe and Mail is reporting that BMW will send Canadians the new MINI Cooper D. The Cooper D is the diesel counterpart of the Cooper and it gets a mileage of around 60MPG which is quite impressive. BMW will be also sending Canadians the diesel variants of various BMW models such as the 320d and the 525d.Unfortunately, BMW has no plans to export...

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Citroen C5 II leaked ahead of Frankfurt debut

This was very unexpected as even spyshots of the new C5 did not emerge as of yet. However, thanks to CARSCOOP, we bring you undisguised shots of the Citroen's new mid-size C5 II. Auto-Journal posted up these images on their website, ahead of its public unveiling at the Frankfurt International Autoshow in September.The new C5 influences its design heavily...

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TheCarBlogger gets its own facelift

We think all our readers were smart enough to notice the minor redesign that we implemented not too long ago. To newcomers, we forgive you as TheCarBlogger shows massive growth everyday and new readers pour in everyday. As we look for improvements each day, we decided to undertake a minor redesign of the blog template. The main highlight of the changes...

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Officially Official: Saab unveils new 9-3 range

It's about time Saab just officially reveals the 9-3. After all, the full 9-3 range can be deemed as the worst kept secret of 2007. New unmasked spyshots popped up everyday and all we had to do was wait for the officially official debut. Finally, Saab released a great load of press images of the full 9-3 range, which includes the Sedan, SportCombi...

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TheCarBlogger to go on a VERY short hiatus

Hiatus? You would think we're crazy as the world of automotive news moves rapidly and there's no time for pausing. We gave that a thought or two and we never intended to go on this hiatus. However, in life, personal issues can occur at the most unexpected time and we figure that now is a very appropriate time to go on a short hiatus.To make things short, being mugged is very unpleasant. Today, my friend and I were mugged in broad daylight in front of our local subway station. Before I go on, I apologize to anyone who might be offended by the short...

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TheCarBlogger Exclusive: Hyundai Genesis (BH) RWD snapped

We bring you exclusive spyshots of Hyundai's new RWD premium sedan, Genesis. Hyundai unveiled the Genesis Concept at the Big Apple this year, which was a preview of Hyundai's new RWD premium-segment fighter. The Genesis will be powered by a 3.8L Lambda V6 powering around 260-280hp and an optional 4.6L Tau V8 powering around 340hp. The Genesis will...

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Mercedes-Benz gives green-light for Ocean Drive Concept production

Motor Trend is reporting that the four-door convertible unveiled in Detroit this year, is approved for production. Production dates are speculated to be 2011 and it will be based on the S600. They will most likely share powertrains and the 5.5L V12 is most likely to be the main variant. However, we're talking four years from now. So, by then, powertrains...

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Spied: Kia Sportage Facelift unmasked!

The Sportage is Kia's offering in the compact sport-utility vehicle market. The Sportage isn't what we would call a success, but it has faced enough sales to please Kia Motor Corporation. The Sportage is planned to have a major facelift for the 2008 model year and Kiaworld just posted up two images of the unmasked Sportage facelift.From what we can...

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MINI Clubman sketch leaked!

Just moments ago, our friends over at TheHollywoodExtra just posted a leaked sketch of the MINI Clubman production version. The Clubman has been tipped to unveil later this year in Frankfurt. The Clubman will sit on an extended chassis of the MINI Cooper and will likely share the same powertrains. The fate of the Clubman reaching our shores is questionable,...

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Chevy Beat production confirmed as Matiz-replacement

Autocar got an advanced previewing of the next Chevrolet Matiz recently. They are happy to report that one of the trio concepts unveiled at the Big Apple will be the main influence for the design. The Matiz will depart from the vanilla-esque look of now and will move into the hot-hatch sector for the successor.The Matiz, which will heavily influence...

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Dodge Hornet confirmed for production

The Dodge Hornet has been officially given the green light for production. Sources say the Hornet will be built with co-operation of the Chinese automaker, Chery. Autocar predicts that the production Hornet will be unveiled as early as September in Frankfurt. However, we think that it a bit too early as the official announcement has yet to be released.The...

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