2012


Spy Shots: Next generation BMW 3 Series pops up swathed in swirlies

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Spy_Shots_Next_generation_BMW_3_Series_Swathed_in_Swirlies'; This morning we get our first "clear" look at the next generation BMW 3 Series as one of our intrepid spy photographers captured one sitting on a trailer somewhere in Germany. The newest version of BMW's mainstream model is expected to debut sometime in 2011 as 2012 model. Judging from these shots, it does not appear that the size of the new 3 will change much, although we can expect BMW to implement some weight reduction measures in order to ... Read more →

REPORT: Next generation Nissan Micra coming to the U.S. Damon Lavrinc

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 ...

VIDEO: 2012 Trailer - When Cali crumbles into the sea, you want a Lincoln Town Car Damon Lavrinc

Although the Summer Blockbuster season has officially ended (and not a moment too soon), on November 13, Hollywood is putting out yet another epic disaster flick produced by the same fertile minds ...

2012 GT500 to feature 500 horsepower, twin-turbo "Coyote" V8, or not? Sam Abuelsamid

While the two variants of the Ford Shelby GT500 that we've lived with since 2007 are undoubtedly fast in a straight line, they have a major flaw. They are simply too heavy. For a variety of ...

Rumormill: Front-wheel drive, hybrid Honda S2000 "replacement" coming in 2012 Damon Lavrinc

The latest reports out of Japan could spell bad news for Honda S2000 enthusiasts the world over. According the Best Car, the rear-wheel drive roadster's replacement will likely ditch Honda's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Direct-injected VQ engines coming from Infiniti, Q45 successor on the ropes? 8 months ago on Autoblog

According to Car and Driver, Infiniti is readying a direct-injection system for its 3.7-liter V6 and plans to implement it on the refreshed G37 coupe and sedan before the redesigned G arrives in the next three years. A variant of the twin-turbocharged, 3.7-liter direct-injected V6 originally ...

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 ...

BMW considering five possible variants of next 1-series, turbocharging galore 9 months ago on Autoblog

A report by AutoBild states that BMW's designers are hard at work on the next iteration of the 1 series and that five different body styles are under review, with only one headed for production. The variations include a three-door shooting brake, a five-door wagon, a "Progressive Activity Sedan" ...

BMW creating 'green supercar' for 2012 1 year ago on Autoblog

BMW is hard at work on the M1's successor and according to Autocar's sources, officials inside the automaker are calling it a "breakthrough green supercar" that will arrive towards the end of 2012. Taking inspiration from the M1 Homage concept and equipping the two-door with BMW's ...

Corvette C7 put on indefinite hold 1 year ago on Autoblog

According to multiple unnamed sources speaking with Autoweek, General Motors has put its plans for a C7 Corvette on "indefinite hold, with no official or set timetable." That's a pretty broad admission, but not entirely surprising considering the financial issues plaguing GM, the rest of the ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.

 
 

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