2011


LA Preview: Porsche reveals new lightweight Boxster Spyder [w/VIDEO]

We're less than a month away from the LA Auto Show, which means that automakers are starting to dribble out some of what we'll be seeing there. The gang from Zuffenhausen will be rolling out a new lightweight edition of the Boxster dubbed "Spyder" especially for those who live where the sun shines and the roads twist. Like the classic 550 Spyders of the Fifties, the top mechanism in this new Boxster is merely a formality – rather than providing fully enclosed driving is more of a sun-shade than anything else. Overall, Porsche's ... Read more →

SEMA 2009: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor XT, $100K off-road race truck Sam Abuelsamid

Does the idea of a $100,000 pickup truck give you heart palpitations? If so, you might want to skip over the rest of this text. For the past year Ford has been using off-road races like the Baja ...

REPORT: GM delays Chevy Cruze launch by three months Sam Abuelsamid

Like other automakers, General Motors would prefer to avoid the recall stigma that plagued first-year examples of rival Ford's Focus a decade ago. North American versions of that car were recalled ...

Spy Shots: 2011 Audi A8 coming with four-cylinder turbodiesel, new V12 under development Jonathon Ramsey

Camouflaged prototypes of the 2011 Audi A8 have been caught running the Nurburgring, and accompanying these newest shots comes word that Audi's reworked flagship will be available with a host of ...

VIDEO: Lexus LFA hotlap at Homestead-Miami Speedway Damon Lavrinc

Hiromu Naruse is Toyota Motor Company's "master test driver." He's the man responsible for honing our favorite ToMoCo sports cars – from the MR2 to the Supra – and he's one of four ...

REPORT: Mazda's design chief working on new RX-7 21 days ago on Autoblog

We've been hearing rumblings about a Mazda RX-7 revival for so long, we've almost gotten numb to the idea of a next-generation, rotary-powered coupe. But Mazda's new design chief, Ikua Maeda, has given us a desperately needed hope injection when he told Autocar that initial sketches have been ...

REPORT: Next generation Nissan Micra coming to the U.S. 21 days ago on Autoblog

On the eve of the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has confirmed plans to offer the next generation Micra in the United States. The new, yet-to-be-named model will slot in below the Versa (the Micra is nearly two-feet shorter than Nissan's entry-level hatch) and will be built atop Nissan's new low-cost ...

Spy Shots: Unibody 2011 Ford Explorer cometh 28 days ago on Autoblog

A 2011 Ford Explorer prototype has begun making runs around Michigan, and although the camo is thick, we're getting out first glimpse of what Ford has in store for its unibody 'ute. Built on the same platform that underpins the Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and – more importantly – ...

Spy shots: Cadillac CTS-V coupe spotted again, so close... yet so far 1 month ago on Autoblog

It hasn't been a secret for a long time that Cadillac is prepping a high performance V edition of its upcoming CTS coupe. It's also no secret that we're big fans of the CTS-V in the virtual Autoblog office. And yet Cadillac continues to tease us by putting camo on the nose and fanny of its two-door ...

REPORT: 2011 Hyundai Sonata won't offer a V6 1 month ago on Autoblog

Just a few days ago we saw the first images of the all-new Hyundai Sonata as it was introduced in South Korea. The Korean press release only mentioned two powertrain options, a 2.0-liter four cylinder and a 2.4-liter direct-injected four. No reference was made to a V6 such as the one offered in ...

Officially Official: Kia drops pics of the U.S. spec 2011 Sorento 1 month ago on Autoblog

Kia America has just dropped the first official pics and details of the next generation Sorento. We first saw images of the Korean market model several months back, and unsurprisingly, the version we get looks to be pretty much unchanged. The Sorento is making the transition from midsize ...

Rendered Speculation: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta gets a facelift 1 month ago on Autoblog

For 2010, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagens in North America will get a new face courtesy of the MK VI Golf that will also debut here in a few weeks. The sedans, on the other hand, will keep the MK V-style oversize chrome grille for another year. Not everyone is enamored with the older and more ...

Monterey 2009: 2011 Infiniti M makes virtual reveal in Pebble 2 months ago on Autoblog

If you distill Monterey's week-long extravaganza into a single word, it's "luxury." Sybaritic pleasures are the order du jour in and around Pebble, so Infiniti's decision to reveal the 2011 M on the Monterey Peninsula is a clear indication of the brand's interminable pursuit of recognition and ...

Infiniti teases 2011 M ahead of 3D Pebble debut 3 months ago on Autoblog

On Friday, August 14th at 9:30 PM EST, Infiniti will take the virtual wraps off the next generation M at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and if you can't make the trip out to California to see the new sedan in all its 3D glory, Infiniti will be broadcasting the reveal live on its Future ...

Spy Shots: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg caught desert testing 4 months ago on Autoblog

The Volkswagen Touareg (and its Porsche counterpart) are getting long in the tooth, and come 2011, both models are due for a full redesign expected to include a thorough makeover and a diet. Caught testing in the California desert, the next generation Touareg gets a few new curves, primarily on ...

Spy Shots: 2010 BMW 5 Series nearing completion 4 months ago on Autoblog

The 2010 BMW 5 Series is due to hit the market early next year and these latest spy shots are a clear, if predictable, indication of what styling changes are on their way. The front fascia adopts the upright nose, elongated twin-kidney grille and contoured headlamps (Dame Edna be gone!) ...

Spy Shots: Next-gen Porsche 911 sporting double-bubble roof 4 months ago on Autoblog

With every iteration of the 911, Porsche makes incremental improvements to its iconic sports car and naturally, the next generation will be no exception. This latest 911 prototype was caught at the Nurburgring sporting 997 sheetmetal, but it's what's on top and out back that deserves note. A ...

REPORT: BMW 335i Gran Turismo dialed in for 2011 4 months ago on Autoblog

According to a report by InsideLine, BMW is set to expand its wagonesque line-up by one in 2011 with the introduction of the 335i Gran Turismo. The 3 series-based crossover takes its inspiration from the 2011 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, with a sloping X6-like hatch that will feature the same ...

Officially Official: BMW reveals 2011 X1, confirms sales in the States [w/VIDEO] 4 months ago on Autoblog

As expected after this morning's initial leakage, BMW has released a staggering amount of images of the 2011 BMW X1 showing the brand's new soft-roader in every conceivable environment before it's officially revealed at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Along with the pics, BMW put out a brief ...

REPORT: Next BMW M5 to feature twin-turbo V10 with 600 hp 4 months ago on Autoblog

The next BMW M5 is due to arrive sometime in 2011 or 2012 and as the release date draws near, more details about BMW's newest 'Bahn-burner have begun to surface. Two reports indicate that BMW may continue to use a V10 powerplant in the next M5, although there's still some evidence that the ...

REPORT: Toyota's hybrid Supra successor on track for 2011 4 months ago on Autoblog

With all the rumors and anticipation surrounding Toyota's joint venture with Subaru to produce a front-engine, rear-wheel drive coupe, the automaker's Supra successor has been put on the news cycle's back-burner. However, according to a report by Best Car, development has continued in earnest ...

Return of the 5.0 Part Deux: 5.0 badge returning on 2011 Mustang GT? 4 months ago on Autoblog

The Ford Mustang 5.0 has been gone for some time, but with the new 32-valve, 5.0-liter "Coyote" V8 on its way, the badge could make a comeback and undoubtedly it'll be more successful than Vanilla Ice's past attempts. After some digging through Ford's parts database, a forum member at ...

Spy Shots: Facelifted 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton caught in Germany 4 months ago on Autoblog

The Volkswagen Phaeton may not have gotten much love in the States, but V-Dub's range-topping saloon has soldiered on in Europe, undergoing a series of minor tweaks since its introduction earlier this decade. For 2011, the Phaeton is finally due for a comprehensive facelift, and these newest spy ...

REPORT: 2011 Audi R8 Spyder will launch with V10 only, next A8 not coming to Frankfurt 4 months ago on Autoblog

It's been all but confirmed by Audi that the R8 Spyder is due to debut alongside the new A5 Sportback at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, but according to two reports from Car and Driver, there will be one less vehicle on the show stand in Germany and only one engine available in the ...

Spy Shots: BMW M7 prototype or 7 Series hybrid? 5 months ago on Autoblog

It seems like every 12 months rumors of an M variant of the BMW 7 Series surface, and this year things are no different. A decidedly aggressive looking 7 Series mule was caught testing in Germany with a slight power bulge tacked onto the hood and a new fascia sporting a set of gaping air ...

Rumormill: Next Lotus Esprit could be powered by Lexus V10 5 months ago on Autoblog

Lotus' relationship with Toyota could extend beyond supplying drivetrains for the Elise, Exige and Evora, with three new engines sourced from Lexus rumored to be fitted to the 2012 Lotus Esprit. According to EVO, a choice of three Esprits will be available for any (thick) wallet, including a 300 hp ...

Rendered REPORT: 2011 Nissan Murano Convertible still in the cards? 6 months ago on Autoblog

Last August, InsideLine reported Nissan was working on a convertible variant of the Murano crossover and today, it's released a follow-up, claiming the soft-top SUV will make it to market sometime before next summer and will lose a set of doors (ala Chrysler's PT Cruiser convertible) in the process. ...

Rumormill: Nissan's MX-5 competitor is coming, only it's not 6 months ago on Autoblog

AutoExpress – the automotive equivalent of the Weekly World News – is reporting through its usual unnamed sources that Nissan plans (again) to revive the 200SX/240SX with an all-new, rear-wheel drive model aimed at the Mazda MX-5. Styled through a combination of the Urge concept ...

Chrysler bankruptcy could delay 2010 updates, 2011 models 6 months ago on Autoblog

Chrysler's bankruptcy filing will undoubtedly affect every aspect of the automaker's short- and long-term endeavors, and not surprisingly, product isn't immune. While testifying in court, Chrysler's manufacturing chief, Frank Ewasyshyn, said the current plant shutdowns and the resulting effect ...

Rendered Speculation: Is this the 2011 Renault Clio? 6 months ago on Autoblog

Is this the next Renault Clio? A spy shot forum has posted grainy black-and-white renderings of what could be the basis of the 2011 hatchback. While the protruding nostrils raise eyebrows, from the front and rear 3/4-view the car has an engaging line, the Mazda-like upswept creases moving ...

The Beat Goes On? Honda reportedly looking at successor to kei-roadster 6 months ago on Autoblog

Kei cars have a huge following in Japan and no model has benefited from the sub-sub-compact's cult status more than the Honda Beat. Originally introduced in 1991, the 64-hp Beat was a boon for enthusiasts on a budget, with a 660cc three-cylinder mounted amidships and delivering power to the rear ...

More details emerge about Hyundai's Veloster-like Tiburon replacement 7 months ago on Autoblog

With the Genesis Coupe coming into its own, the handwriting has been on the wall for Hyundai's front-drive Tiburon. Confirming what we first reported back in February around the Chicago Auto Show, the Korean automaker has now told AutoWeek that it plans to introduce a new model based on the ...

Spy Shots: 2010 Audi RS5 spied one more time at the 'Ring 7 months ago on Autoblog

The 2010 Audi RS5 has reappeared at the Nurburgring and these newest images give us the best glimpse yet of the production version of the 500 hp coupe. The standard RS fascia we've seen before is still present, but it's joined by a beefier rear bumper, RS-specific dual oval exhaust outlets and ...

2002 in 2012: Next BMW 1-series taking retro cues, turbo'd four 8 months ago on Autoblog

When BMW trotted out the 1-series coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the jumbo-tron was awash in videos and stills of the 2002 as the automaker attempted to associate the new 128i and 135i with BMW's iconic coupe. Almost two years later, it's clear the 1-series isn't the 2002's spiritual ...

2014 Audi S4 and S5 to get turbo'd four-pots, massive weight reduction 8 months ago on Autoblog

Car and Driver sat down with Audi's global head of product engineering, Michael Dick, to discuss the future of the automaker's offerings and how it plans to tackle the ongoing issue of weight. While all automakers cite consumer demand and government regulation as one of the major reasons ...

Rumormill: New details on next Bentley Continental emerge 8 months ago on Autoblog

The Camry for Rich People (AKA the Bentley Continental) is ready for a makeover and, according to Automobile, work is underway on the next iteration of Bentley's volume model. Due to arrive in 2011, the new coupe will reportedly emerge lighter than its predecessor, along with sharing more ...

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