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Buick names new small CUV Encore, promises Detroit debut
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Crossover , Buick , Design/Style Corroborating long-held suspicions and spy shots, General Motors has confirmed that its surging Buick marque will shortly receive a second crossover. Dubbed "Encore" (apparently GM is hoping consumers have short memories ), the five-seat CUV will be revealed at next month's 2012 Detroit Auto Show and carry a 2013 model year designation. This is the first photo of a promised strip tease(r) series, clearly showing a characterful headlight and a vertical element grille similar to that of the Encore's big brother, the popular Enclave three-row
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz extending app selection for COMAND, ready to fight Audi with gesture controls
27. July 2011
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Filed under: Technology , Mercedes-Benz , Infotainment Mercedes-Benz is in the process of revamping its COMAND infotainment system for the next decade, and as you'd expect, apps, search and advanced navigation is on the way. But it's not just about what's on the screen; it's about how you interact with the system. In addition to researching 3D displays, Mercedes engineers are looking into expanding voice commands with natural language dictation for emails, text messaging and mobile internet browsing.
Continue reading...Subaru XV (read: Impreza Outback Sport) leaked via patent renderings
27. July 2011
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Filed under: Crossover , Hatchback , Subaru Subaru unveiled its steroid-enhanced Impreza - the XV concept - at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year, previewing what a high-riding version of the automaker's new C-segment hatchback could look like. Here in the United States, the XV is better known as the Impreza Outback Sport - a vehicle which we've gotten quite accustomed to, especially for its signature two-tone look. Interestingly, when we spoke with Subaru officials earlier this year , we were told that the XV isn't in the cards for the U.S., but that it's being considered
Continue reading...2012 BMW M5 inches closer to production in a stunning shade of brown
23. May 2011
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Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show , Spy Photos , Sedan , Performance , BMW 2012 BMW M5 spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery The BMW M5 that debuted at this year's Shanghai Motor Show may have technically been a concept car, but it comes as no surprise to see that the near-production models the German automaker is testing look exactly like the car we saw on stage.
Continue reading...Mini Cooper Goodwood to get maximal sticker shock
23. May 2011
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Filed under: Hatchback , Mini , Luxury Mini Cooper Goodwood - Click above for high-res gallery We've run through the basic Mini Goodwood proposition with you since before its debut at this year's Shanghai Motor Show . Mini intends to build limited runs - 1,000 units total worldwide of the basic Cooper hatchback ( at least for starters ) of the Goodwood trim under the selectable Mini You area of their branding mothership. This is all to honor the BMW Group's other hallowed brand, Rolls-Royce , which resides on the Goodwood estate in southern England.
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14. December 2011
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