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First Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG straightens up and flies right

On one hand, it may seem like an odd time for Mercedes to be jumping back into the ultra-premium end of the car market, particularly in light of its recent less-than-standouts efforts (think: McLaren SLR and the salesproof Maybach). But this isn't the case with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. In fact, this isn't really a Gottlieb and Karl joint at all – at least not by any traditional definition. The SLS is actually an Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach project. Huh? It's AMG's first bumper-to-bumper, start-to-finish project – ... Read more →

Tokyo 2009: Subaru Hybrid Tourer concept previews Fuji Heavy's new design language Jonathon Ramsey

The Subaru Hybrid Tourer is sharp-nosed and an all-out sharp piece of car. The car's flat floor hides two electric motors, one aft that powers the car in low-speed acceleration and assists with ...

Mercedes SLS AMG gullwing order guide revealed; includes optional $10,000 paint! Chris Paukert

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Mercedes_SLS_gullwing_order_guide_revealed_has_10k_paint'; While we patiently await our turn to drive Mercedes-Benz's upcoming SLS AMG gullwing wundercar, ...

Old is New Again: AC Cars unveils Cobra MkVI gullwing in Monaco Noah Joseph

Chevrolet Corvette engine? Porsche brakes? Assembled in Germany? This doesn't sound like the AC Cobra we know, but lo and behold, it is what it is. Amidst the myriad Cobra replicars on the market, ...

Reader Spy: Hyundai concept caught on the street ahead of NY debut Alex Nunez

Hyundai's got a concept hatch in store for New York, and Autoblog reader Aaron spotted it on the street and was kind enough to snap a few photos for us. We have no details on the car itself yet, ...

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz Gullwing 1 year ago on Autoblog

Thanks to the box-office success story that was Back To The Future, the De Lorean may be the most recognizable instance of the gull-wing door, but the most historically significant and the first model to truly popularize this unique portal was the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Since then, the German ...

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLC gullwing supercar raises its door 1 year ago on Autoblog

The facts surrounding the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz SLC supercar are scarce, but one thing's for sure: gull-wing doors are part of the package. So far, we've only seen spy shots of the SLC wearing body panels pilfered from other M-B products, along with one Viper-clad mule. But these newest images ...

Back To The Future: DeLorean Motor Co. alive and kicking in Florida 3 years ago on Autoblog

A solid argument could be made for retrofuturism as one of automotive design's defining themes over the past few years... witness offerings like the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Volkswagen New Beetle, MINI Cooper, and more recently, the Chevrolet HHR and Toyota FJ. So could there be a better ...






Autoblog Podcast #155: 'Twas the night before LA...

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert go over some LA Preview action and quietly whoop it up on the podcast.

 
 

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