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REPORT: Audi version of Volkswagen Bluesport in the works

It should come as no surprise that Audi is working on its own version of the Volkswagen Concept Bluesport, and according to Automotive News, the design has already been completed. In the lead-up to the Bluesport's unveiling, rumors (and simple logic) said that in order for Volkswagen to make the mid-engine roadster financial viable, the platform and all its associated underpinnings would have to be distributed across several models. A senior VW group exec told AN, "To make a strong business case for the new roadster, we need to share the ... Read more →

Rumormill: Jaguar aims at R8 with new mid-engine supercar Noah Joseph

Reports from across the pond regarding Jaguar's plans for a new supercar are coming out of the woodwork, but while Autocar contends that Jag is (still) working on the return of the F-type, ...

Conflicting details: Volkswagen's LA-bound mid-engine coupe Damon Lavrinc

CAR and Autoweek have tapped their sources within Volkswagen to get the scoop on a rumored mid-engine Elise-fighter that may debut at next month's LA Auto Show. But when working with unnamed insiders, ...

Rumormill: Porsche developing Baby Boxster, a return of the 356 Damon Lavrinc

Volkswagen is set to debut a mid-engine concept at this year's LA Auto Show, and an Audi R3 derivative that could replace the TT is reportedly also being considered. With Porsche's increased stake in ...

What could have been - AMX/3 Dan Roth

UPDATE: It turns out there were actually some running and driving versions of this car, link in text below. The fact that AMC never produced this car is probably part of the reason why they were able ...

Twin-turbo, mid-engine Corvette Super Coupe headed to SEMA 2 years ago on Autoblog

Though rumors are still swirling beneath the surface that General Motors may be working on a true mid-engine Corvette that would be sold alongside the next-generation C7 model, no one really expects such a paradigm shifting car to ever see the light of day. That hasn't stopped Phil Somers from ...

Audi R4 and NSU TT: Is Ingolstadt readying new mid-engine models? 3 years ago on Autoblog

It may be the case that Audi's foray into the midtacular* world of mid-engine cars won't end with the new R8 super sports car. German outlet Autobild claims that Audi is considering a smaller mid-engine sports car called the R4 that would obviously make life a little harder for the Porsche Cayman ...

Trademark dumpster diving reveals a few gems 3 years ago on Autoblog

The news that is not 'right' has uncovered some interesting automotive tidbits while scouring through obscure trademark filings. First, General Motors has patented the term "8 speed" for use with what is presumed to be an eight-speed transmission. Logical, no? That would put their premium brands, ...






Autoblog Podcast #154: Gobbling up the News

Chris, Sam, and Dan kick out a podcast just in time for the long holiday drive.

 
 

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