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Mitsubishi Eclipse SE

Posted on 05.2.2011 10:00 by Kirby Filed under: Mitsubishi | coupe | Mitsubishi Eclipse | sports cars | special editions | Cars | Car Reviews | Mitsubishi The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI may have been saved from the chopping block, but at least one Mitsubishi sports coupe is on its final dregs and will (...)

2011-05-02 10:00:00 | Top Speed

Lincoln considering performance line

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Performance, Lincoln, Rumormill, Luxury It's been years since Lincoln had a credible performance option, but if recent rumblings are true, the situation could be rectified soon. Nearly every luxury automaker has some kind of branded performance line, be it BMW's M, Mercedes' AMG, Lexus' F or Audi's S and RS models. To compete in that rarified air, Lincoln needs to join the fold. But what form could it take? With Lincoln buyers snatching (...)

2011-05-02 09:58:00 | AutoBlog

Toyota FT-86 Details Confirmed, On Track For 2012 Debut

Toyota has rolled out four versions of its FT-86 sports car concept over the last two years, but with little in the way of hard details. It has been known for some time that a Subaru-developed and Toyota-enhanced boxer engine will power the entry-level sports car, and that a launch was expected before 2013. This week, Toyota has again confirmed that the car's powerplant will be Subaru's (...)

2011-05-02 09:44:00 | The Motor Report

Chrysler posts $115 million profit, first since bankruptcy

Filed under: Chrysler, Earnings/Financials Chrysler has announced a profit of $116 million for the first quarter of 2011, the company's first profit since exiting bankruptcy. This came from $13.1 billion in revenue, which represents a 35 percent increase compared to Q1 2010. Profit from operations was up, as well, as Chrysler managed to earn $477 million, more than tripling the positive cash flow of Q1 2010. Sales were up 18 percent on the quarter to (...)

2011-05-02 09:28:00 | AutoBlog

Lamborghini Aventador Revealed Further In New Clips

If you can't get enough of Lamborghini's new Aventador LP 700-4 hero car, the Italian supercar brand has released a pair of promotional videos. Every Aventador made available for its first year of production has been snapped up already, and it's no surprise. Power for the Murcielago's successor is provided by a brand-new V12, producing a huge 525kW and 690Nm of torque. At the rear is a (...)

2011-05-02 09:00:00 | The Motor Report

Mercedes-Benz USA launching its first teen driving school in Los Angeles

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy Los Angeles - Click above for high-res image gallery Last month we brought you initial news of Mercedes-Benz's plan to open a teen driving program in the United States, and with the annual California State PTA Convention kicking off in Long Beach, the German automaker's American subsidiary has confirmed its plans and revealed a few details along the way. The first such program will open in Los Angeles before (...)

2011-05-02 08:57:00 | AutoBlog

F1: Bahrain Not Cancelling GP As 2011 Deadline Runs Out

Organisers of the Bahrain grand prix are not ruling out hosting a rescheduled formula one race in 2011, despite the official FIA deadline now running out. F1's governing body imposed the May 1 deadline for a 2011 race rescheduling and last week said it is still in place, while Bernie Ecclestone indicated the Kingdom might be given a few more weeks to iron out political problems. (...)

2011-05-02 08:49:00 | The Motor Report

Malangatana gives the Fiat 500 a tribal vibe

Filed under: Hatchback, Design/Style, Fiat Fiat 500 art car by Malangatana - Click for high-res image gallery The opening of a new car dealership might not be a major event in most places, but in small towns and countries it can be cause for celebration. In the case of the new Fiat and Alfa Romeo dealership in Maputo, Monzambique, the occasion included the unveiling of a hand-painted art car by Malagantana Valente Ngwenya. Malangatana, as he's known (...)

2011-05-02 08:26:00 | AutoBlog

BMW Concept C scooter coming to America

Filed under: BMW, Motorcycle BMW Motorrad Concept C - Click above for high-res image gallery You may remember the Concept C from last year. It was BMW Motorrad's vision of what a large motor scooter could look like, and now it's headed into production. Our friends at Hell for Leather report that a production version of the Concept C will be unveiled at major motorbike shows after the summer. And once it's in production, it'll likely (...)

2011-05-02 08:01:00 | AutoBlog

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