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Photo: The Toyota FT-86 platform for 2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS based on Toyota FT-86 platform

Sunday, December 5, 2010 16:03

The rumor mills are churning again. Road and Track magazine are reporting that a new generation of the Lexus IS is in the works and will probably make its debut sometime in 2013. Sources reveal that Toyota engineers have started working on a four-door sedan version of Toyota’s FT-86 with a more luxurious version expected to be sold worldwide as the 2014 Lexus IS.

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Photo: Motus MST-01

Motus MST-01 sportsbike design unveiled

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 19:36

Motus Motorcycles, a new startup motorcycle manufacturer based in the United States, has released a glimpse of the layout of its upcoming MST-01 bike and how things are coming together.

Porsche Cajun compact SUV confirmed for 2014 launch

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 15:31

Porsche has confirmed that the Porsche Cajun, the company's smaller brother to the Cayenne, will enter production in 2014.

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Photo: The 2012 Aprilia RS4 125cc motorcycle for US in 2011

2012 Aprilia RS4 125 U.S. launch in 2011

Friday, November 26, 2010 11:15

Aprilia, the Noale-based Italian motorcycle manufacturer, is gearing up to launch its RS4 125 cc 4-stroke street bike in North America.

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Volkswagen to revive Microbus, may call it the camper

Volkswagen to revive Microbus, may call it the camper

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 19:34

Back in 2001, Volkswagen had excited fans of the company’s iconic camper van with the unveiling of the Microbus concept at the Detroit Auto Show. It was supposed to go into production, but the project never saw the light of day.

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Photo: RS3 Sportback - aggressive looks

2011 Audi RS3 Sportback Europe launch confirmed

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:41

Audi is planning to launch RS 3 only as a five door version in 2011 for Europe and there are no plans for a U.S. launch.

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Photo: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570 Spyder Performante

Lamborghini Galladro LP 570-4 Spyder Performante at LA Show

Friday, November 19, 2010 13:34

Lamborghini has revealed the tweaked version of the Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor show – the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante.

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Photo: Lamborghini Jota in disguise; new Aventador photo?

Lamborghini Aventador to succeed the Murcielago

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 12:43

Lamborghini Murcielago’s successor will be called the ‘Aventador’. Earlier there was speculation that the Murcielago’s successor could be called Jota.

2011 Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet photo

2011 Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet at LA Auto Expo 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010 18:59

Nissan will unveil the 2011 Murano Cross Cabriolet at the Los Angeles Auto Expo 2010.

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Photo: The Jaguar X760, as it exists now. Might change by launch.

Jaguar X760 launch in 2015; to fight BMW 3 series

Monday, November 15, 2010 18:44

Jaguar is planning a break-through in the small car segment to take on BMW’s 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C Class sedans. But the actual launch is going to be only in 2015.

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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur to get new Series 51 trim options

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur to get new Series 51 trim options

Monday, November 15, 2010 14:42

Bentley is offering the 2012 Continental Flying Spur and 2012 Flying Spur Speed with a new Series 51 optional upgrade. Continental GT and GTC were the first models to get the Series 51 option in 2009.

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Photo: The 5 door 2012 Range Rover Evoque SUV

2012 Range Rover Evoque 5-door photos and prices revealed

Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:24

New photos and prices of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque SUV 5-door released

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Photo: The US-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car

Mitsubishi unveils US-ready i-MiEV electric car before LA show 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 12:51

Mitsubishi has released official photos of a "production-ready" i-MiEV (Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle) ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) 2010. The North American bound i-MiEV will have a wider body and meet U.S. crash standards.

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Photo: Piaggio's NT3 3-seater car - can this take on the Tata Nano?

Piaggio NT3 concept: Tata Nano rival in the making?

Thursday, November 4, 2010 11:29

Italian scooter maker, Piaggio has showcased a concept car called ‘NT3’ at the 2010 EICMA Motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. Interestingly, Roberto Colannino, chairman of Piaggio, told Reuters that Piaggio has “very big sales numbers in mind for India” along with plans to sell the car in Asia and Europe. If this happens, the Tata Nano could face a new competition in the form of the Piaggio NT3 by 2013.

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2011 Aprilia Tuono V4 photo

Photos of 2011 Aprilia Touno V4 reveal a monster machine

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 11:36

The 2011 Aprilia Touno V4 has elicited some sharp responses from the international media for its radical looks. Some love it. Some loathe it. You decide.

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2011 Honda CBR600F unveiled; minor styling changes

2011 Honda CBR600F unveiled; minor styling changes

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 11:17

Honda has unveiled the refurbished 2011 CBR600F at the on-going EICMA show in Milan. With the engine fine tuned from the powerful CBR600RR, this middle-weight sports bike has a full fairing, great styling and is a welcome addition for the 2011 line up.

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Honda VFR800 concept photo

Honda reveals second teaser sketch of 2011 VFR 800

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 5:50

Honda has revealed a second teaser sketch of the 2011 Honda VFR 800 adventure sportsbike.

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KTM 990 Adventure Dakar Edition. Photo courtesy: Bikes in the Fast Lane, Motorbiker.org

2011 KTM Adventure 990 Dakar bike photo leaked

Monday, November 1, 2010 19:04

‘Bikes in the Fast Lane’ has leaked the 2011 KTM Adventure 990 Dakar motorcycle photo ahead of the official unveiling. KTM is gearing up to showcase the 2011 KTM Adventure 990 Dakar at the EICMA show in Milan.

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BMW unveils specs of 2011 R1200R motorcycle

Monday, November 1, 2010 19:01

BMW has revealed the details of the R1200R naked roadster. The German automaker offers a standard R1200R and R1200R Classic in its 2011 line up.

Photo: 2012 Volkswagen EOS

LA Auto Show 2010 curtain raiser preview

Monday, November 1, 2010 11:43

The Los Angeles Auto Show is getting close. And as one of the premier auto shows of the world, many manufacturers are readying their offerings or releasing new information and specifications on their models. Here we take a look at some of these vehicles that we’ll see between November 19 and 25, 2010.

Two new Husqvarna bikes, 449 and 511 coming in 2011

Saturday, October 30, 2010 20:04

Husqvarna Motorcycles, a subsidiary of BMW is offering two new models for 2011, the 449 (introduced in Cologne) and the 511 expected to be unveiled in Milan.

Photo: Tesla Model S

Tesla Model X electric SUV planned, readies new plant

Saturday, October 30, 2010 7:53

Tesla Motors, the maker of electric sports cars, has opened its new factory in Fremont, Calif. The company also announced plans to develop an all-electric SUV called the Model X.

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Brazilian supercar Vorax to debut at 2010 Sao Paolo Auto show

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 19:28

There is a new supercar on the block and it’s from Brazil. This curvy Mazda RX-8-lookalike on steroids is the Rossin-Bertin Vorax.

Carbon E7 police car launch in 2012

Carbon E7 police car launch in 2012

Monday, October 25, 2010 19:54

Carbon Motors has showcased its purpose-built police car, the E7.

Photo: 2011 triumph daytona 650R

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R photos revealed

Monday, October 25, 2010 19:43

Recently we brought to you the latest photos of the Triumph Tiger 800 XC. Now, photos of a new higher-spec (R) version of the 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 have been revealed.

2012 Audi A6. Photo: Auto Express

2012 Audi A6 spy photo clicked

Friday, October 22, 2010 15:44

We all had some idea of the 2012 Audi A6’s driving capabilities. After all, it is based on the same platform as the recently unveiled Audi A7 luxury sedan. But now we know what the upcoming A6 would look like as well, thanks to these spy photos of a prototype version caught with minimal camouflaging.

Photo: 2011 KTM Duke 125

2011 KTM Duke 125 photos and specifications revealed

Monday, October 11, 2010 13:13

After making its first appearance in 2009’s European bike shows, Austrian manufacturer KTM has officially released photos and technical specifications of its Duke 125 street bike.

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Photo: Mini Cooper S Countryman for US

Mini Cooper S Countryman priced $22,500

Saturday, October 9, 2010 19:31

BMW Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 all-wheel drive will cost $30,000

2011 Kawasaki Z1000SX photos and specifications revealed

2011 Kawasaki Z1000SX photos and specifications revealed

Saturday, October 9, 2010 12:31

Official photos and specs of the 2011 Kawasai Z1000SX - the fully faired version of the Z1000.

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Photo: Conservative front. The rear view, though, is quite meaty!

Horex VR6 6-cylinder motorcycle offers 200 bhp

Saturday, October 9, 2010 11:50

Horex VR6 will be the first launch from the German motorcycle brand in more than 50 years

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