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		<title>Mobileye&#8217;s new 560 Accident Prevention system aims to save lives.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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One of the most important technology breakthroughs last year was in accident prevention systems.  The Mobileye 560 is just the newest version of their outstanding product line.  As an OE supplier for manufacturers such as BMW, Cadillac, Volvo and more, Mobileye is the world’s leading supplier of accident prevention products. 
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<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);">One of the most important technology breakthroughs last year was in accident prevention systems.  The Mobileye 560 is just the newest version of their outstanding product line.  As an OE supplier for manufacturers such as BMW, Cadillac, Volvo and more, Mobileye is the world’s leading supplier of accident prevention products. <span id="more-5302"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969);">The new Mobileye 560 forward-facing camera mounts discreetly on the inside of the vehicle’s windshield.  The driver is then alerted of drifting from lane and imminent collision.  It even lets the driver know if the vehicle ahead is being followed to closely, and can pick up pedestrians in the path of the vehicle, too.   This is a product that can seriously save lives!  Mobileye has won numerous industry awards.  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.al-eds.com/store_locator.php" target="_blank">Contact your local Al &amp; Ed’s Autosound location for more information</a>. </span></p>
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		<title>2011 LA: BMW i8 Concept shows ‘green’ can be quite amazing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//electric_vehicle_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Electric Cars" /><br/>Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL, Audi e-tron.
Power: 3-cylinder 3.0l, 220 hp (rear wheels), electric motor 129 hp (front wheels).
Transmission: Dual-clutch automatic.
Performance: 0-60 in less than 5 seconds.
Pricing: Probably more than your house.
Availability: Production model due in 2014.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//electric_vehicle_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Electric Cars" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL, Audi e-tron.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Power: 3-cylinder 3.0l, 220 hp (rear wheels), electric motor 129 hp (front wheels).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Transmission: Dual-clutch automatic.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Performance: 0-60 in less than 5 seconds.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Pricing: Probably more than your house.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Availability: Production model due in 2014.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">BMW has been hard at work with their sustainable living projects, which have ultimately spawned the i3 city car and the new i8 concept. And to keep up with its exposure, BMW has just unveiled the i8 Concept in North America today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Power for the BMW i8 Concept comes from a modified electric-motor found in the i3. It drives the front axle while a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine making 220-hp and 221 lb-ft of torque moves the rear axle. Working together, the system makes 349-hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a twin-speed transmission, the BMW i8 runs from 0 to 62 mph in less than 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">On a full charge of its lithium-ion battery, the BMW i8 can go 20 miles in full electric mode. While no total range has been provided, rumors say that the i8 is capable of going more than 400 miles on a full tank of gas and full charge. Estimated fuel-economy for the BMW i8 Concept comes in at 78 mpg.</div>
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<p>BMW has been hard at work with their sustainable living projects, which have ultimately spawned the i3 city car and the new i8 concept. And to keep up with its exposure, BMW has just unveiled the i8 Concept in North America today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.</p>
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<p>Power for the BMW i8 Concept comes from a modified electric-motor found in the i3. It drives the front axle while a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine making 220-hp and 221 lb-ft of torque moves the rear axle. Working together, the system makes 349-hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a twin-speed transmission, the BMW i8 runs from 0 to 62 mph in less than 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.</p>
<p>On a full charge of its lithium-ion battery, the BMW i8 can go 20 miles in full electric mode. While no total range has been provided, rumors say that the i8 is capable of going more than 400 miles on a full tank of gas and full charge. Estimated fuel-economy for the BMW i8 Concept comes in at 78 mpg.</p>
<p><strong>Key Competitors:</strong> Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL, Audi e-tron.</p>
<p><strong>Power: </strong>3-cylinder 3.0l, 220 hp (rear wheels), electric motor 129 hp (front wheels).</p>
<p><strong>Transmission:</strong> Dual-clutch automatic.</p>
<p><strong>Performance:</strong> 0-60 in less than 5 seconds.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing: </strong>Probably more than your house.</p>
<p><strong>Availability:</strong> Production model due in 2014.</p>
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		<title>Meet the new Toyota Prius C, known to Japan as the Aqua</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//hybrid_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Hybrid Cars" /><br/>Toyota is teasing a bunch of its Tokyo Motor Show debuts today and one of the many vehicles to debut in Japan next month will be the Toyota Aqua, which will eventually come to the United States as the Toyota Prius C.
Toyota says that the Aqua “combines the features of a compact car with a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//hybrid_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Hybrid Cars" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Toyota is teasing a bunch of its Tokyo Motor Show debuts today and one of the many vehicles to debut in Japan next month will be the Toyota Aqua, which will eventually come to the United States as the Toyota Prius C.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Toyota says that the Aqua “combines the features of a compact car with a hybrid vehicle to create a car that represents the future of compact vehicles with a groundbreaking fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (under the JC08 test cycle; 40 km/L under the 10-15 test cycle).” After going through a bunch translation that means the Prius C will average somewhere in the area of 50 mpg when its comes to the United States.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Power for the Toyota Aqua/Prius C comes from a lightweight hybrid system mated to a 1.5-liter engine with a high-output motor.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The Toyota Aqua will go on sale in Japan in late Dec. 2011, and will go on sale in the United States sometime next year.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Note: As of right now, Toyota has released just one image of the Aqua/Prius C that you see above.</div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5294" title="toyotapriusc-aquajapan-03-627x358" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/toyotapriusc-aquajapan-03-627x358-550x314.jpg" alt="toyotapriusc-aquajapan-03-627x358" width="550" height="314" /></p>
<p>Toyota is teasing a bunch of its Tokyo Motor Show debuts today and one of the many vehicles to debut in Japan next month will be the Toyota Aqua, which will eventually come to the United States as the Toyota Prius C.</p>
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<p>Toyota says that the Aqua “combines the features of a compact car with a hybrid vehicle to create a car that represents the future of compact vehicles with a groundbreaking fuel efficiency of approximately 35 km/L (under the JC08 test cycle; 40 km/L under the 10-15 test cycle).” After going through a bunch translation that means the Prius C will average somewhere in the area of 50 mpg when its comes to the United States.</p>
<p>Power for the Toyota Aqua/Prius C comes from a lightweight hybrid system mated to a 1.5-liter engine with a high-output motor.</p>
<p>The Toyota Aqua will go on sale in Japan in late Dec. 2011, and will go on sale in the United States sometime next year.</p>
<p>Note: As of right now, Toyota has released just one image of the Aqua/Prius C that you see above.</p>
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		<title>2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 pays tribute to 1970 model</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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Joining the new 2013 Ford Mustang lineup is the new Boss 302. The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 gets the same design upgrades as the base models with a sportier appeal with a body kit. It is features a reflective hockey stick graphics package – first modern application on a production car – paying homage [...]]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 84px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Joining the new 2013 Ford Mustang lineup is the new Boss 302. The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 gets the same design upgrades as the base models with a sportier appeal with a body kit. It is features a reflective hockey stick graphics package – first modern application on a production car – paying homage to the 1970 Boss 302. Also new for 2013 is heritage-inspired School Bus Yellow paint and Sterling Gray accents on Boss Laguna Seca.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 84px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“Everything we did for 2013 is consistent with and links directly back to our 1970 heritage. The reflective stripes and hockey stick graphic in particular mean something to Mustang enthusiasts,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “Last year, we proved the car had what it takes to perform, and this year we focused on enhancing its eye-catching looks and celebrating its history.”</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 84px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Also for 2013, the Ford SYNC system becomes standard for the Boss 302.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 84px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Power for the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has been upgraded to 444-hp with a maximum torque of 380 lb-ft of torque. A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, with a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual.</div>
<p>Joining the new 2013 Ford Mustang lineup is the new Boss 302. The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 gets the same design upgrades as the base models with a sportier appeal with a body kit. It is features a reflective hockey stick graphics package – first modern application on a production car – paying homage to the 1970 Boss 302. Also new for 2013 is heritage-inspired School Bus Yellow paint and Sterling Gray accents on Boss Laguna Seca.</p>
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<p>“Everything we did for 2013 is consistent with and links directly back to our 1970 heritage. The reflective stripes and hockey stick graphic in particular mean something to Mustang enthusiasts,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “Last year, we proved the car had what it takes to perform, and this year we focused on enhancing its eye-catching looks and celebrating its history.”</p>
<p>Also for 2013, the Ford SYNC system becomes standard for the Boss 302.</p>
<p>Power for the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has been upgraded to 444-hp with a maximum torque of 380 lb-ft of torque. A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, with a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual.</p>
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		<title>2013 Ford Mustang unveiled, 5.0 V8 now makes 420-hp</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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Ford has just taken the covers off of the new 2013 Ford Mustang, which now receives a new design with a more in-your-face grille, new hood and new signature LED headlamps and tail lamps.
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Ford has just taken the covers off of the new 2013 Ford Mustang, which now receives a new design with a more in-your-face grille, new hood and new signature LED headlamps and tail lamps.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“The new Mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence. It takes the greatness of the 5.0-liter and V6 and pushes the refinement to the next level,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “The car has been spot-on functionally and now we’re adding more features and technology to further improve the driver’s experience.”</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Design wise, the new 2013 Ford Mustang gets a bunch of changes that you may not notice at a first glance. On the list of changes are:</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Functional heat extractors on the hood of the GT that help move hot air out of the engine compartment and cool the engine.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Rocker panels running along the car are now body-color.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The rear has been updated with a high-gloss black panel that connects the tail lamps.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps on both V6 and GT models.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">A revamped wheels lineup with standard 17-inch wheels for V6 all the way up to 19-inch optional wheels on the GT and V6 Performance Package. Two different finishes on the 17-inch wheel – machined-aluminum and painted. Three optional V6 wheels – an 18-inch polished aluminum set, an updated 18-inch painted aluminum and a 19-inch painted wheel design and a new theme for the V6 Performance Package. Standard 18-inch painted aluminum wheel on both GT and premium GT. 19-inch optional GT wheel with a gloss-black finish.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Mirrors with pony projection light, which show the image of Mustang’s famous pony emblem on the ground.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">New colors – Deep Impact Blue and Gotta Have It Green (really?).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">V6 and GT  get optional leather-trimmed or cloth Recaro seats that are available on the Shelby GT500 and Boss 302.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Inside you get an optional Ford Track Apps, which delivers performance metrics through a 4.2-inch LCD. The system measures g forces, acceleration times in quarter-mile and 0-60 increments, and displays braking times complete with automatic and countdown starts.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2013 Ford Mustang GT’s 5.0 liter engine will now develop 420-hp – up from 412-hp. Those that select an automatic-equipped Mustang (don’t know why you would) will be able to shift own gears with new SelectShift Automatic transmission, which is now standard.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2013 Ford Mustang GT also gets the new GT Track Package, which is only available on the manual GT Mustangs with a 3.73 axle. It gives buyers an engine cooler, upgraded radiator, performance friction brake pads and the same Torsen differential that’s on Mustang Boss 302. The package also adds the current Brembo Brake Package, with 14-inch vented front discs, 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">What else? The V6 Performance Package is now available for automatic models for the first time.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2013 Ford Mustang will be built at AutoAlliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. and will go on sale early next year.</div>
<p>Ford has just taken the covers off of the new 2013 Ford Mustang, which now receives a new design with a more in-your-face grille, new hood and new signature LED headlamps and tail lamps.</p>
<p>“The new Mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence. It takes the greatness of the 5.0-liter and V6 and pushes the refinement to the next level,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “The car has been spot-on functionally and now we’re adding more features and technology to further improve the driver’s experience.”</p>
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<p>Design wise, the new 2013 Ford Mustang gets a bunch of changes that you may not notice at a first glance. On the list of changes are:</p>
<p>Functional heat extractors on the hood of the GT that help move hot air out of the engine compartment and cool the engine.</p>
<p>Rocker panels running along the car are now body-color.</p>
<p>The rear has been updated with a high-gloss black panel that connects the tail lamps.</p>
<p>Standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps on both V6 and GT models.</p>
<p>A revamped wheels lineup with standard 17-inch wheels for V6 all the way up to 19-inch optional wheels on the GT and V6 Performance Package. Two different finishes on the 17-inch wheel – machined-aluminum and painted. Three optional V6 wheels – an 18-inch polished aluminum set, an updated 18-inch painted aluminum and a 19-inch painted wheel design and a new theme for the V6 Performance Package. Standard 18-inch painted aluminum wheel on both GT and premium GT. 19-inch optional GT wheel with a gloss-black finish.</p>
<p>Mirrors with pony projection light, which show the image of Mustang’s famous pony emblem on the ground.</p>
<p>New colors – Deep Impact Blue and Gotta Have It Green (really?).</p>
<p>V6 and GT  get optional leather-trimmed or cloth Recaro seats that are available on the Shelby GT500 and Boss 302.</p>
<p>Inside you get an optional Ford Track Apps, which delivers performance metrics through a 4.2-inch LCD. The system measures g forces, acceleration times in quarter-mile and 0-60 increments, and displays braking times complete with automatic and countdown starts.</p>
<p>The 2013 Ford Mustang GT’s 5.0 liter engine will now develop 420-hp – up from 412-hp. Those that select an automatic-equipped Mustang (don’t know why you would) will be able to shift own gears with new SelectShift Automatic transmission, which is now standard.</p>
<p>The 2013 Ford Mustang GT also gets the new GT Track Package, which is only available on the manual GT Mustangs with a 3.73 axle. It gives buyers an engine cooler, upgraded radiator, performance friction brake pads and the same Torsen differential that’s on Mustang Boss 302. The package also adds the current Brembo Brake Package, with 14-inch vented front discs, 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.</p>
<p>What else? The V6 Performance Package is now available for automatic models for the first time.</p>
<p>The 2013 Ford Mustang will be built at AutoAlliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. and will go on sale early next year.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5282" title="13FordMustang_05-627x297" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/13FordMustang_05-627x297-550x260.jpg" alt="13FordMustang_05-627x297" width="550" height="260" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5283" title="13FordMustang_02-627x367" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/13FordMustang_02-627x367-550x321.jpg" alt="13FordMustang_02-627x367" width="550" height="321" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5284" title="13FordMustang_06-627x330" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/13FordMustang_06-627x330-550x289.jpg" alt="13FordMustang_06-627x330" width="550" height="289" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5285" title="13FordMustang_14-627x314" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/13FordMustang_14-627x314-550x275.jpg" alt="13FordMustang_14-627x314" width="550" height="275" /></p>
<p>Source: egmCarTech</p>
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		<title>2013 Ford Mustang teasers leaked online ahead of Facebook reveal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//ford_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Ford" /><br/>Over the weekend, FoMoCo launched a new Facebook campaign for the 2013 Ford Mustang prior to its debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show later this week. The campaign consisted of Mustang fans sharing the ‘Ford Mustang’ badge on Facebook. Every time 5,000 fans shared the badge Ford would reveal a teaser images of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//ford_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Ford" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Over the weekend, FoMoCo launched a new Facebook campaign for the 2013 Ford Mustang prior to its debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show later this week. The campaign consisted of Mustang fans sharing the ‘Ford Mustang’ badge on Facebook. Every time 5,000 fans shared the badge Ford would reveal a teaser images of the 2013 Mustang.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Click here for more news on the Ford Mustang.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Well, it seems like the Internet couldn’t wait for Ford to release the teasers and now all images have been leaked.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“It looks like the passion our Ford Mustang fans have for 2013 has lead to an early reveal of all four Mustang images,” Ford said in a Facebook status update. “But we’re not done yet! Come back on 11/15/2011 for the FULL reveal of our entire 2013 Mustang lineup!”</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Stay tuned for full high-res photos and details later this week from the 2011 LA Auto Show.</div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5275" title="2013-ford-mustang-teaser-facebook" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2013-ford-mustang-teaser-facebook-550x321.jpg" alt="2013-ford-mustang-teaser-facebook" width="550" height="321" /></p>
<p>Over the weekend, FoMoCo launched a new Facebook campaign for the 2013 Ford Mustang prior to its debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show later this week. The campaign consisted of Mustang fans sharing the ‘Ford Mustang’ badge on Facebook. Every time 5,000 fans shared the badge Ford would reveal a teaser images of the 2013 Mustang.</p>
<p>Well, it seems like the Internet couldn’t wait for Ford to release the teasers and now all images have been leaked.</p>
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<p>“It looks like the passion our Ford Mustang fans have for 2013 has lead to an early reveal of all four Mustang images,” Ford said in a Facebook status update. “But we’re not done yet! Come back on 11/15/2011 for the FULL reveal of our entire 2013 Mustang lineup!”</p>
<p>Stay tuned for full high-res photos and details later this week from the 2011 LA Auto Show.</p>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.egmcartech.com/" target="_blank">egmCarTech</a></p>
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		<title>Nissan NV Food Truck concepts to feed media at 2011 LA Auto Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//nissan_low.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Nissan" /><br/>Nissan’s NV vans, the company’s first entry into the commercial vehicle segment in North America, will be taken a step further at the 2011 LA Auto Show. The company has teamed up with The Grilled Cheese Truck and Coolhaus Truck  to combine their takes on two food classics with a pair of custom-outfitted Nissan NV [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//nissan_low.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Nissan" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Nissan’s NV vans, the company’s first entry into the commercial vehicle segment in North America, will be taken a step further at the 2011 LA Auto Show. The company has teamed up with The Grilled Cheese Truck and Coolhaus Truck  to combine their takes on two food classics with a pair of custom-outfitted Nissan NV vans.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The two vans will be put to work on the streets of LA and inside the  Convention Center’s West Hall where they will be providing sandwiches (cheese and ice cream respectively) to media attending the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The Nissan NV food truck concepts come with custom fold-out serving windows, work counters and full exterior graphics.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“Since its introduction last spring, the Nissan NV van is proving itself in a wide range of commercial uses, from construction to delivery services, in both Standard Roof and High Roof body styles,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “The Nissan NV High Roof model is especially adaptable for food truck and catering use thanks to its 76.9-inch tall interior, which provides the flexibility for the mobile chefs to comfortably move around inside while creating their gastronomical delights.”</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The Nissan NV truck is offered in three well-equipped models including NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD. All are available with either a 4.0-liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8.<img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5269" title="GC_Driver_HiRes-627x314" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/GC_Driver_HiRes-627x314-550x275.jpg" alt="GC_Driver_HiRes-627x314" width="550" height="275" /></div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5271" title="GC_Driver_HiRes-627x314" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/GC_Driver_HiRes-627x3141-550x275.jpg" alt="GC_Driver_HiRes-627x314" width="550" height="275" /></p>
<p>Nissan’s NV vans, the company’s first entry into the commercial vehicle segment in North America, will be taken a step further at the 2011 LA Auto Show. The company has teamed up with The Grilled Cheese Truck and Coolhaus Truck  to combine their takes on two food classics with a pair of custom-outfitted Nissan NV vans.</p>
<p>The two vans will be put to work on the streets of LA and inside the  Convention Center’s West Hall where they will be providing sandwiches (cheese and ice cream respectively) to media attending the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.</p>
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<p>The Nissan NV food truck concepts come with custom fold-out serving windows, work counters and full exterior graphics.</p>
<p>“Since its introduction last spring, the Nissan NV van is proving itself in a wide range of commercial uses, from construction to delivery services, in both Standard Roof and High Roof body styles,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “The Nissan NV High Roof model is especially adaptable for food truck and catering use thanks to its 76.9-inch tall interior, which provides the flexibility for the mobile chefs to comfortably move around inside while creating their gastronomical delights.”</p>
<p>The Nissan NV truck is offered in three well-equipped models including NV1500, NV2500 HD, NV3500 HD. All are available with either a 4.0-liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8.</p>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.egmcartech.com/" target="_blank">egmCarTech</a></p>
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		<title>2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG unveiled ahead of LA Auto Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//mercedes_low.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Mercedes Benz" /><br/>The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG will be making its public debut later this week at the 2011 LA Auto Show but the Stuttgart automaker has just released all the images and details of the new SUV.
“Like its predecessors, the 2012 ML63 AMG sets new standards in terms of performance, exclusivity and an outstanding driving experience [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//mercedes_low.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Mercedes Benz" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG will be making its public debut later this week at the 2011 LA Auto Show but the Stuttgart automaker has just released all the images and details of the new SUV.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“Like its predecessors, the 2012 ML63 AMG sets new standards in terms of performance, exclusivity and an outstanding driving experience – plus the efficiency factor, which is acquiring ever greater emphasis at Mercedes-AMG,” said Ola Kallenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “As the inventor of the high-performance SUV, we remain true to the philosophy which we introduced in 1999 with the 2000MY ML55 AMG and continued with the 2007MY ML63 AMG.”</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">So let’s get right down to the fun stuff. Power for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG comes from a 5.5 liter V8 biturbo engine making 518-hp at 5,250 rpm with a maximum torque of 516 lb-ft between 1,750 – 5,000 rpm. That allows 0 to 60 mph to come in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Buyers can add the AMG Performance Package, which increases output to 550-hp at 5,750 rpm and 560 lb-ft between 2,000 and 5,000 rpm. The package allows a 0 to 60 mph of 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 174 mph. The AMG Performance Package also adds an engine cover genuine carbon fiber, calipers painted in red and the AMG Performance steering wheel in Premium leather/DINAMICA.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The engine is mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission with engine deactivation through one of the three driving programs. In ‘Controlled Efficiency mode (C) the ECO stop/start function activates and shuts down the big V8 when the vehicle is at a stand still. Other driver programs include Sport (S) and Manual (M).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, which is 99 pounds lighter than its predecessor, also gets something called the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for active roll stabilization. The system is standard and features active stabilizers on the front and rear axles to make-up for body roll during rough cornering.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">On the inside, the new ML63 AMG comes standard with basically everything including AMG exclusive illuminated door sills, AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, COMAND system with hard-drive navigation &amp; SIRIUS real-time traffic &amp; weather, 10-way power front seats w/door-mounted controls plus driver and passenger memory with 4-way lumbar support, Harman/Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, 7 inch display with central COMAND controller, 4.5″ color instrument cluster display, power lift gate, power sunroof and heated &amp; active ventilated front seats</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG will hit U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of 2012.</div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5265" title="2012mercedes-ml63amg-12-627x408" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012mercedes-ml63amg-12-627x408-550x357.jpg" alt="2012mercedes-ml63amg-12-627x408" width="550" height="357" /><br />
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG will be making its public debut later this week at the 2011 LA Auto Show but the Stuttgart automaker has just released all the images and details of the new SUV.</p>
<p>“Like its predecessors, the 2012 ML63 AMG sets new standards in terms of performance, exclusivity and an outstanding driving experience – plus the efficiency factor, which is acquiring ever greater emphasis at Mercedes-AMG,” said Ola Kallenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “As the inventor of the high-performance SUV, we remain true to the philosophy which we introduced in 1999 with the 2000MY ML55 AMG and continued with the 2007MY ML63 AMG.”</p>
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<p>So let’s get right down to the fun stuff. Power for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG comes from a 5.5 liter V8 biturbo engine making 518-hp at 5,250 rpm with a maximum torque of 516 lb-ft between 1,750 – 5,000 rpm. That allows 0 to 60 mph to come in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Buyers can add the AMG Performance Package, which increases output to 550-hp at 5,750 rpm and 560 lb-ft between 2,000 and 5,000 rpm. The package allows a 0 to 60 mph of 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 174 mph. The AMG Performance Package also adds an engine cover genuine carbon fiber, calipers painted in red and the AMG Performance steering wheel in Premium leather/DINAMICA.</p>
<p>The engine is mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission with engine deactivation through one of the three driving programs. In ‘Controlled Efficiency mode (C) the ECO stop/start function activates and shuts down the big V8 when the vehicle is at a stand still. Other driver programs include Sport (S) and Manual (M).</p>
<p>The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, which is 99 pounds lighter than its predecessor, also gets something called the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for active roll stabilization. The system is standard and features active stabilizers on the front and rear axles to make-up for body roll during rough cornering.</p>
<p>On the inside, the new ML63 AMG comes standard with basically everything including AMG exclusive illuminated door sills, AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, COMAND system with hard-drive navigation &amp; SIRIUS real-time traffic &amp; weather, 10-way power front seats w/door-mounted controls plus driver and passenger memory with 4-way lumbar support, Harman/Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, 7 inch display with central COMAND controller, 4.5″ color instrument cluster display, power lift gate, power sunroof and heated &amp; active ventilated front seats</p>
<p>The 2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG will hit U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of 2012.</p>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">5461 cc</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">3.86″ x 3.56″</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Compression ratio</strong></td>
<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">10.0 : 1</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Output</strong></td>
<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">518 hp</strong> at 5,250 rpm <strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">550 hp</strong> at 5,750/rpm*</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Max torque</strong></td>
<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">516 lb-ft at 1,750-5,000 rpm 560 lb-ft at 2,000-5,000 rpm*</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">449 lbs</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Estimated fuel economy</strong></td>
<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">16 mpg combined</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Acceleration 0-60 mph</strong></td>
<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">4.7 s 4.6 s*</td>
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<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Top speed</strong></td>
<td style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 10px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" valign="top">155 mph** 174 mph*</td>
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<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.egmcartech.com/" target="_blank">egmCarTech</a></p>
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		<title>Pioneer bringing Siri-like control to the car</title>
		<link>http://www.car411.com/pioneer-bringing-siri-like-control-to-the-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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The problem with most voice-recognition systems in modern cars is the stilted, unnatural commands required to execute even the simplest functions. Cadillac is supposedly working on bringing more natural voice commands to market with CUE, but Pioneer and its new Zypr voice-to-cloud platform aims to take it a step further.
Utilizing a tethered smartphone or embedded [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//car_stereo_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Car Stereo" /><br/><p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5260" title="pioneer-zypr" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pioneer-zypr-550x308.jpg" alt="pioneer-zypr" width="550" height="308" /></p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 218px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The problem with most voice-recognition systems in modern cars is the stilted, unnatural commands required to execute even the simplest functions. Cadillac is supposedly working on bringing more natural voice commands to market with CUE, but Pioneer and its new Zypr voice-to-cloud platform aims to take it a step further.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 218px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Utilizing a tethered smartphone or embedded modem, the new system listens and acts on commands based on conversational direction. Say, &#8220;Play some music&#8221; and Zypr responses with &#8220;Which artist?&#8221; or &#8220;Which source?&#8221; Tell the system &#8220;I&#8217;m in the mood for Thai&#8221; and it will list off the nearest restaurants, provide Yelp ratings and allow you to get directions and email the address to your friends. Facebook and Google integration is also part of the package, and since it&#8217;s all handled in the cloud, the expansion of sources and options is infinite. And Zypr won&#8217;t just be limited to cars.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 218px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Pioneer wants the technology to find its way into every consumer electronics device on the market (for obvious licensing reasons), and with Apple&#8217;s Siri functionality on the iPhone 4S putting a new emphasis on natural speech recognition, consumers will be demanding similar tech in almost everything they own within the next few years.</div>
<p>The problem with most voice-recognition systems in modern cars is the stilted, unnatural commands required to execute even the simplest functions. Cadillac is supposedly working on bringing more natural voice commands to market with CUE, but Pioneer and its new Zypr voice-to-cloud platform aims to take it a step further.</p>
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<p>Utilizing a tethered smartphone or embedded modem, the new system listens and acts on commands based on conversational direction. Say, &#8220;Play some music&#8221; and Zypr responses with &#8220;Which artist?&#8221; or &#8220;Which source?&#8221; Tell the system &#8220;I&#8217;m in the mood for Thai&#8221; and it will list off the nearest restaurants, provide Yelp ratings and allow you to get directions and email the address to your friends. Facebook and Google integration is also part of the package, and since it&#8217;s all handled in the cloud, the expansion of sources and options is infinite. And Zypr won&#8217;t just be limited to cars.</p>
<p>Pioneer wants the technology to find its way into every consumer electronics device on the market (for obvious licensing reasons), and with Apple&#8217;s Siri functionality on the iPhone 4S putting a new emphasis on natural speech recognition, consumers will be demanding similar tech in almost everything they own within the next few years.</p>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://pioneer.jp/index-e.php" target="_blank">Pioneer</a></p>
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		<title>Honda Micro Commuter Concept is an EV for the urbanites</title>
		<link>http://www.car411.com/honda-micro-commuter-concept-is-an-ev-for-the-urbanites/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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Joining the Honda Small Sport EV Concept and the Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show will be the Micro Commuter Concept.
According to Honda the Honda Micro Commuter Concept is:
A micro-sized, futuristic, electric city commuter which will become a highly accessible form of mobility for more people. This vehicle will offer the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//electric_vehicle_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Electric Cars" /><br/><p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5255" title="hondatokyo-microcommuter-01-627x413" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hondatokyo-microcommuter-01-627x413-550x362.jpg" alt="hondatokyo-microcommuter-01-627x413" width="550" height="362" /></p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 272px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Joining the Honda Small Sport EV Concept and the Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show will be the Micro Commuter Concept.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 272px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">According to Honda the Honda Micro Commuter Concept is:</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 272px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">A micro-sized, futuristic, electric city commuter which will become a highly accessible form of mobility for more people. This vehicle will offer the joy of a new type of communications between people and mobility and an exterior that the owner can enjoy customizing more casually. The collaboration of Honda’s motorcycle and automobile R&amp;D centers made it possible to load the MOTOR COMPO two-wheel EV commuter in this vehicle.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 272px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">We’ll have to wait until the 2011 Tokyo Show for more details</div>
<p>Joining the Honda Small Sport EV Concept and the Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show will be the Micro Commuter Concept.</p>
<p>According to Honda the Honda Micro Commuter Concept is:</p>
<p>A micro-sized, futuristic, electric city commuter which will become a highly accessible form of mobility for more people. This vehicle will offer the joy of a new type of communications between people and mobility and an exterior that the owner can enjoy customizing more casually. The collaboration of Honda’s motorcycle and automobile R&amp;D centers made it possible to load the MOTOR COMPO two-wheel EV commuter in this vehicle.</p>
<p>We’ll have to wait until the 2011 Tokyo Show for more details</p>
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		<title>Report: Lithium-ion battery packs being investigated after Chevy Volt catches fire</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//electric_vehicle_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Electric Cars" /><br/>Electric powertrains are by no means new to the automobile industry because Toyota had invented the gasoline electric hybrid back in 1997. And although their functionality has been undoubtedly successful, a new investigation has popped up involving electric powertrains, more specifically with their battery packs.
This new investigation pops up after a Chevrolet Volt battery caught [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//electric_vehicle_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Electric Cars" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Electric powertrains are by no means new to the automobile industry because Toyota had invented the gasoline electric hybrid back in 1997. And although their functionality has been undoubtedly successful, a new investigation has popped up involving electric powertrains, more specifically with their battery packs.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">This new investigation pops up after a Chevrolet Volt battery caught fire three weeks after a side-impact test at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s testing center in Wisconsin. The fire engulfed the car and others surrounding it.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">You may be thinking, well, what could’ve caused that and how come it hasn’t happened to other cars such as the Toyota Prius? Well, for starters, the Toyota’s hybrid powertrains have been utilizing a nickel-metal battery. The Chevrolet Volt on the other hand uses a lithium ion battery. That said, the Volt’s incident has forced a team of investigators from the NHTSA to conduct a private and thorough investigation of lithium battery packs in the application of automobiles, which means the Nissan LEAF will too be scrutinized.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“As manufacturers continue to develop vehicles of any kind — electric, gasoline, or diesel — it is critical that they take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of drivers and first responders both during and after a crash,” said the NHTSA in a statement.</div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5250" title="2011-chevrolet-volt-euro-main" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-euro-main-550x315.jpg" alt="2011-chevrolet-volt-euro-main" width="550" height="315" /></p>
<p>Electric powertrains are by no means new to the automobile industry because Toyota had invented the gasoline electric hybrid back in 1997. And although their functionality has been undoubtedly successful, a new investigation has popped up involving electric powertrains, more specifically with their battery packs.</p>
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<p>This new investigation pops up after a Chevrolet Volt battery caught fire three weeks after a side-impact test at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s testing center in Wisconsin. The fire engulfed the car and others surrounding it.</p>
<p>You may be thinking, well, what could’ve caused that and how come it hasn’t happened to other cars such as the Toyota Prius? Well, for starters, the Toyota’s hybrid powertrains have been utilizing a nickel-metal battery. The Chevrolet Volt on the other hand uses a lithium ion battery. That said, the Volt’s incident has forced a team of investigators from the NHTSA to conduct a private and thorough investigation of lithium battery packs in the application of automobiles, which means the Nissan LEAF will too be scrutinized.</p>
<p>“As manufacturers continue to develop vehicles of any kind — electric, gasoline, or diesel — it is critical that they take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of drivers and first responders both during and after a crash,” said the NHTSA in a statement.</p>
<p>However, interestingly enough, the Volt incident wasn’t isolated to the safety crash testing at the NHTSA center as there was another report of a Volt catching fire in a residential garage in Mooresville, NC while charging. A team of NHTSA investigators were sent to look into the cause. However, although these incidents occurred, the NHTSA doesn’t think there’s a greater risk with lithium-ion powered electric vehicles because relatively speaking, there’s an inherent danger with any automobile because of the volatility of their propellants.</p>
<p>“Based on the available data, NHTSA does not believe the Volt or other electric vehicles are at a greater risk of fire than gasoline-powered vehicles. In fact, all vehicles — both electric and gasoline-powered — have some risk of fire in the event of a serious crash.”</p>
<p>GM’s Statement to NHTSA Investigation:</p>
<p>The following statement can be attributed Jim Federico, General Motors chief engineer for electric vehicles:</p>
<p>“First and foremost, I want to make this very clear: the Volt is a safe car.  We are working cooperatively with NHTSA as it completes its investigation.  However, NHTSA has stated that based on available data, there’s no greater risk of fire with a Volt than a traditional gasoline-powered car.</p>
<p>“Safety protocols for electric vehicles are clearly an industry concern. At GM, we have safety protocols to depower the battery of an electric vehicle after a significant crash.</p>
<p>“We are working with other vehicle manufacturers, first responders, tow truck operators, and salvage associations with the goal of implementing industry-wide protocols.”</p>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111111/RETAIL05/111119978/1186" target="_blank">Automotive News</a></p>
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		<title>$395,000 Neiman Marcus Ferrari FF sells out in 50 minutes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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On October 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm, Neiman Marcus starting taking reservations for their very special, exclusive and very expensive special-edition of the Ferrari FF. All of the 10 limited edition units, each selling for $395,000, were sold out in just 50 minutes.
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 271px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">On October 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm, Neiman Marcus starting taking reservations for their very special, exclusive and very expensive special-edition of the Ferrari FF. All of the 10 limited edition units, each selling for $395,000, were sold out in just 50 minutes.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 271px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Click here for our original post on the Neiman Marcus Ferrari FF.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 271px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Haha – and people say the economy is going down the hole.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 271px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Refresher: Power for the Ferrari FF comes from a 6.3L V12 engine making 651-hp at 8,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 504 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm with 368 lb-ft available from 1,000 rpm. The engine is mated to Ferrari’s patented 4RM four-wheel-drive system and a 7-speed transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, allowing the Ferrari FF to go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph. Fuel-economy wise, the Ferrari FF manages a combined 15 mpg.</div>
<p>On October 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm, Neiman Marcus starting taking reservations for their very special, exclusive and very expensive special-edition of the Ferrari FF. All of the 10 limited edition units, each selling for $395,000, were sold out in just 50 minutes.</p>
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<p>Click here for our original post on the Neiman Marcus Ferrari FF.</p>
<p>Haha – and people say the economy is going down the hole.</p>
<p>Click here for more news on the Ferrari FF.</p>
<p>Refresher: Power for the Ferrari FF comes from a 6.3L V12 engine making 651-hp at 8,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 504 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm with 368 lb-ft available from 1,000 rpm. The engine is mated to Ferrari’s patented 4RM four-wheel-drive system and a 7-speed transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, allowing the Ferrari FF to go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph. Fuel-economy wise, the Ferrari FF manages a combined 15 mpg.</p>
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		<title>2012 Nissan Rogue gets Around View Monitor feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Nissan announced today that its 2012 Rogue is one of the very first vehicles in its class to offer a Around View Monitor that helps drivers maneuver into parking spaces with more ease Available as a part of the optional Rogue SL Package, the crossovers is the first non-luxury vehicle in the U.S. to offer [...]]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 215px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Nissan announced today that its 2012 Rogue is one of the very first vehicles in its class to offer a Around View Monitor that helps drivers maneuver into parking spaces with more ease Available as a part of the optional Rogue SL Package, the crossovers is the first non-luxury vehicle in the U.S. to offer the Around View Monitor feature.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 215px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“More driver’s license tests have probably been failed due to the applicant’s inability to parallel park than any other task,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “It’s anxiety provoking at best, and risks damage to a vehicle and surrounding property at its worst. Around View Monitor now comes to Rogue drivers’ rescue.”</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 215px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Like in the Infiniti luxury vehicles, the 2012 Nissan Rogue‘s Around View Monitor use four small superwide-angle cameras – mounted on the front, side mirrors and rear of the vehicle – to provide a virtual 360° view of objects around the vehicle, helping the driver maneuver it in tight spots. The system converts image data taken by the four cameras to create and display the virtual image of the vehicle from above – it’s one of the coolest features we’ve come across in Infinitis and BMWs.</div>
<p>Nissan announced today that its 2012 Rogue is one of the very first vehicles in its class to offer a Around View Monitor that helps drivers maneuver into parking spaces with more ease Available as a part of the optional Rogue SL Package, the crossovers is the first non-luxury vehicle in the U.S. to offer the Around View Monitor feature.</p>
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<p>“More driver’s license tests have probably been failed due to the applicant’s inability to parallel park than any other task,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “It’s anxiety provoking at best, and risks damage to a vehicle and surrounding property at its worst. Around View Monitor now comes to Rogue drivers’ rescue.”</p>
<p>Like in the Infiniti luxury vehicles, the 2012 Nissan Rogue‘s Around View Monitor use four small superwide-angle cameras – mounted on the front, side mirrors and rear of the vehicle – to provide a virtual 360° view of objects around the vehicle, helping the driver maneuver it in tight spots. The system converts image data taken by the four cameras to create and display the virtual image of the vehicle from above – it’s one of the coolest features we’ve come across in Infinitis and BMWs.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJM776JKRk" target="_blank">Video of &#8220;Around View Mirror&#8221; in action.</a></p>
<p>Source: egmCarTech</p>
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		<title>Bugatti rolls into Dubai with 3 special-edition Veyron Grand Sport models</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
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As we prepare to head to the west coast for the 2011 LA Auto Show, the Dubai International Auto Show is currently in full force. Bugatti is at the show showing three new special edition models of the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, the fastest most powerful and exclusive (everything Dubai citizens love) drop-top in the [...]]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">As we prepare to head to the west coast for the 2011 LA Auto Show, the Dubai International Auto Show is currently in full force. Bugatti is at the show showing three new special edition models of the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, the fastest most powerful and exclusive (everything Dubai citizens love) drop-top in the world.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">“It is Bugatti’s intention to honour the very important Middle East market with this threefold variety and to provide its highly exclusive clientele in the Middle East an insight into how creativity and inspiration can be successfully driven to individualised luxury,” Bugatti said in a statement.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The first of the three special-edition Grand Sport models is a  horizontal color split with a bright yellow body and a underside in visible black carbon, including black-tinted wheels. The car features Bugatti founder Ettore Bugatti’s favorite color. The inside is finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching and black carbon on the center console. Prices for this model start at 1.58 million euros ($2.15 million USD).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The second model is also a two-tone horizontal color split consisting of visible blue carbon, framed in polished, anodised aluminium. The wheels come in an aluminium polished and Diamond Cut two-tone finish. This Veyron Grand Sport also gets mirror-shine aluminum finish grills and air intakes. The inside features a nice tangerine leather and dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fiber door panels, dashboard, steering wheel and console. Prices start at 1.74 million euros ($2.36 million USD).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Last but not least, the third Grand Sport model comes in a new green carbon fiber tone with polished aluminum. The rims, exterior mirrors and even the EB-logo at the rear are finished in polished aluminium. On the inside, this version features green and silver finishes. Prices also start at 1.74 million euros ($2.36 million USD).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Bugatti plans on making a total of 150 units of the Veyron Grand Sport. So far, only 45 have been sold.</div>
<p>As we prepare to head to the west coast for the 2011 LA Auto Show, the Dubai International Auto Show is currently in full force. Bugatti is at the show showing three new special edition models of the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, the fastest most powerful and exclusive (everything Dubai citizens love) drop-top in the world.</p>
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<p>“It is Bugatti’s intention to honour the very important Middle East market with this threefold variety and to provide its highly exclusive clientele in the Middle East an insight into how creativity and inspiration can be successfully driven to individualised luxury,” Bugatti said in a statement.</p>
<p>The first of the three special-edition Grand Sport models is a  horizontal color split with a bright yellow body and a underside in visible black carbon, including black-tinted wheels. The car features Bugatti founder Ettore Bugatti’s favorite color. The inside is finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching and black carbon on the center console. Prices for this model start at 1.58 million euros ($2.15 million USD).</p>
<p>The second model is also a two-tone horizontal color split consisting of visible blue carbon, framed in polished, anodised aluminium. The wheels come in an aluminium polished and Diamond Cut two-tone finish. This Veyron Grand Sport also gets mirror-shine aluminum finish grills and air intakes. The inside features a nice tangerine leather and dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fiber door panels, dashboard, steering wheel and console. Prices start at 1.74 million euros ($2.36 million USD).</p>
<p>Last but not least, the third Grand Sport model comes in a new green carbon fiber tone with polished aluminum. The rims, exterior mirrors and even the EB-logo at the rear are finished in polished aluminium. On the inside, this version features green and silver finishes. Prices also start at 1.74 million euros ($2.36 million USD).</p>
<p>Bugatti plans in making a total of 150 units of the Veyron Grand Sport. So far, only 45 have been sold.</p>
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<p>Source: egmCarTech</p>
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		<title>Report: Lamborghini working on rear-wheel-drive Gallardo Spyder</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Ever since the beginning of time, Lamborghini has been known as the all-wheel-drive, go hard, supercar. In 2009, the company released the new Gallardo with all-wheel-drive, then later created a ‘Balboni’ limited-edition with rear-wheel drive for those that like power sent to the back (along with Balboni, Lambo’s test driver himself).

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<p>Ever since the beginning of time, Lamborghini has been known as the all-wheel-drive, go hard, supercar. In 2009, the company released the new Gallardo with all-wheel-drive, then later created a ‘Balboni’ limited-edition with rear-wheel drive for those that like power sent to the back (along with Balboni, Lambo’s test driver himself).</p>
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<p>According to recent reports, Lamborghini will now offer the same to Gallardo Spyder lovers that desire some rear-wheel-drive fun as well.</p>
<p>The Gallardo Spyder is badged as the LP560-4 so we can expect the rear-wheel-drive version to be called LP550-2 Spyder. With that badging we’re guessing that power from the 5.4 liter V10 will be turned down by 10 horses – however, the model should be slightly lighter than the all-wheel-drive drop top.</p>
<p>Lamborghini’s ‘LP550-2′ should also come with a slightly smaller price tag, dropping about $14,000 off the starting price.</p>
<p>Source:<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/gallardo-spyder-goes-rwd-2011-11-09" target="_blank"> TopGea</a>r</p>
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		<title>Jaguar XKR-S Convertible to debut in LA</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//jaguar_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Jaguar" /><br/>At the 2011 LA Auto Show next week, Jaguar will unveil the drop-top version of the XKR-S sports car. The Jaguar XKR-S will be joined by the C-X16 Concept, which will be making its North American debut for the first time.
Power for the Jaguar XKR-S Convertible will come from the same 5.0 liter supercharged V8 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//jaguar_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Jaguar" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">At the 2011 LA Auto Show next week, Jaguar will unveil the drop-top version of the XKR-S sports car. The Jaguar XKR-S will be joined by the C-X16 Concept, which will be making its North American debut for the first time.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Power for the Jaguar XKR-S Convertible will come from the same 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine making 550-hp with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft of torque. 0 to 60 mph will take around 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">We’ll have more details for you next week from the 2011 LA Auto Show.</div>
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<p>At the 2011 LA Auto Show next week, Jaguar will unveil the drop-top version of the XKR-S sports car. The Jaguar XKR-S will be joined by the C-X16 Concept, which will be making its North American debut for the first time.</p>
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<p>Power for the Jaguar XKR-S Convertible will come from the same 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine making 550-hp with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft of torque. 0 to 60 mph will take around 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph.</p>
<p>We’ll have more details for you next week from the 2011 LA Auto Show.</p>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=259963" target="_blank">AutoCar</a></p>
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		<title>2012 BMW 3 Series U.S. ordering guide leaked, M Sport Package won’t be available until July 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//bmw.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="BMW" /><br/>Production of the 2012 BMW 3 Series recently kicked off at the German automaker’s Munich plant. Following the Euro market, the new 3 will be headed to the stateside in February 2012. So, what can you expect when you head to the dealership to order one?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//bmw.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="BMW" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Production of the 2012 BMW 3 Series recently kicked off at the German automaker’s Munich plant. Following the Euro market, the new 3 will be headed to the stateside in February 2012. So, what can you expect when you head to the dealership to order one?</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Lucky for you our sources have handed us the BMW 3 Series ordering guide for the 2012 model year.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">According to the ordering guide, the 328i and 335i Sedan feature BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and the 8-speed automatic transmission (205) with the 6-speed manual (ZMT) being offered as a no charge option. Compared to the previous generation (E90), the new 3 Series will feature enhanced standard equipment including: 6.5-inch color display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface, one inch wheel upgrade (17” standard on 328i and 18” standard on 335i), Dynamic Driving Control with ECO PRO Mode, Automatic Start/Stop on all engines and transmissions, Brake Energy Regeneration, Two cup holders in front of the gear lever and two bottle holders in the front doors and finally floor mats will no longer be an option.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2012 BMW 3 Series three trim levels including Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line – of course, an M Sport Package will follow. According to the ordering guide, the M Sport Package won’t be available in the United States until July 2012.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2012 BMW 328i is powered by a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine making 240-hp at 5,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque between 1,250 and 4,800 rpm. That allows 0 to 60 mph to come in just 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (155 mph with Sport Line package). Power for the 2012 BMW 335i comes from the same N55 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine making 300-hp at 5,800 rpm with a maximum torque of 300 lb-ft between 1,200 rpm and 5,000 rpm. 0 to 60 mph comes in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (and 155 mph with Sport Line package).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Check out more details in our leaked ordering guide below.</div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5214" title="2012-bmw-3-series-m-sport-package-front" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-bmw-3-series-m-sport-package-front-400x185.jpg" alt="2012-bmw-3-series-m-sport-package-front" width="400" height="185" /></p>
<p>Production of the 2012 BMW 3 Series recently kicked off at the German automaker’s Munich plant. Following the Euro market, the new 3 will be headed to the stateside in February 2012. So, what can you expect when you head to the dealership to order one?</p>
<p>Lucky for you our sources have handed us the BMW 3 Series ordering guide for the 2012 model year.</p>
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<p>According to the ordering guide, the 328i and 335i Sedan feature BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and the 8-speed automatic transmission (205) with the 6-speed manual (ZMT) being offered as a no charge option. Compared to the previous generation (E90), the new 3 Series will feature enhanced standard equipment including: 6.5-inch color display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface, one inch wheel upgrade (17” standard on 328i and 18” standard on 335i), Dynamic Driving Control with ECO PRO Mode, Automatic Start/Stop on all engines and transmissions, Brake Energy Regeneration, Two cup holders in front of the gear lever and two bottle holders in the front doors and finally floor mats will no longer be an option.</p>
<p>The 2012 BMW 3 Series three trim levels including Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line – of course, an M Sport Package will follow. According to the ordering guide, the M Sport Package won’t be available in the United States until July 2012.</p>
<p>The 2012 BMW 328i is powered by a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine making 240-hp at 5,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque between 1,250 and 4,800 rpm. That allows 0 to 60 mph to come in just 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (155 mph with Sport Line package). Power for the 2012 BMW 335i comes from the same N55 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine making 300-hp at 5,800 rpm with a maximum torque of 300 lb-ft between 1,200 rpm and 5,000 rpm. 0 to 60 mph comes in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (and 155 mph with Sport Line package).</p>
<p>Check out more details in our leaked ordering guide below.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5219" title="2012-bmw-3-ordering-guide-1" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-bmw-3-ordering-guide-13.jpg" alt="2012-bmw-3-ordering-guide-1" width="630" height="815" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5220" title="2012-bmw-3-ordering-guide-2" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2012-bmw-3-ordering-guide-2.jpg" alt="2012-bmw-3-ordering-guide-2" width="630" height="815" /></p>
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<p>Soure: egmCarTech</p>
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		<title>GM accidentally publishes 2013 Cadillac XTS photo on Caddy’s site</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//cadillac_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Cadillac" /><br/>Mistakes, typos and other types of accidents happen when you’re updated a website on a daily basis (believe us, we know the feeling). Something like that happened today over at cadillac.com earlier today when a picture of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, which is scheduled to debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show next week, was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//cadillac_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="Cadillac" /><br/><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Mistakes, typos and other types of accidents happen when you’re updated a website on a daily basis (believe us, we know the feeling). Something like that happened today over at cadillac.com earlier today when a picture of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, which is scheduled to debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show next week, was accidentally thrown up for a few minutes.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The picture has now been taken down – however, a bunch of media has grabbed a snap shot of the car prior to its LA debut. At LA, GM will also debut the CUE infotainment system in the XTS sedan.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The Cadillac XTS will go on sale early next year and will replace the DTS and STS models.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Click here for more news on the Cadillac XTS.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The 2013 Cadillac XTS will go into production in Oshawa, Ontario in spring 2012.</div>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5208" title="2013-cadillac-xts-official-preview-main" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2013-cadillac-xts-official-preview-main-400x211.jpg" alt="2013-cadillac-xts-official-preview-main" width="400" height="211" /></p>
<p>Mistakes, typos and other types of accidents happen when you’re updated a website on a daily basis (believe us, we know the feeling). Something like that happened today over at cadillac.com earlier today when a picture of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, which is scheduled to debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show next week, was accidentally thrown up for a few minutes.</p>
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<p>The picture has now been taken down – however, a bunch of media has grabbed a snap shot of the car prior to its LA debut. At LA, GM will also debut the CUE infotainment system in the XTS sedan.</p>
<p>The Cadillac XTS will go on sale early next year and will replace the DTS and STS models.</p>
<p>The 2013 Cadillac XTS will go into production in Oshawa, Ontario in spring 2012.</p>
<p><strong>*Updated:</strong> GM has officially released a high-res photo of the Cadillac XTS.</p>
<p>Source: egmCarTech</p>
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		<title>Honda AC-X Plug-in Hybrid Concept can travel 620 miles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rhaynes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/Cat-Icons//electric_vehicle_logo.png" width="100" height="40" alt="" title="- Electric Cars" /><br/>Along with the Honda Small Sports EV Concept, the Japanese automaker will show this four-door AC-X Concept. The Honda AC-X, which stands for Advanced Cruiser-X is described as “a next-generation plug-in hybrid vehicle which offers a more comfortable and enjoyable time in the vehicle during all driving situations, from urban to long-distance driving. With the [...]]]></description>
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<img class="size-medium wp-image-5179" title="hondaacx-tokyo-concepta-01-627x360" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hondaacx-tokyo-concepta-01-627x360-400x229.jpg" alt="Honda AC-X Concept" width="400" height="229" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Honda AC-X Concept</p></div>
<p>Along with the Honda Small Sports EV Concept, the Japanese automaker will show this four-door AC-X Concept. The Honda AC-X, which stands for Advanced Cruiser-X is described as “a next-generation plug-in hybrid vehicle which offers a more comfortable and enjoyable time in the vehicle during all driving situations, from urban to long-distance driving. With the choices of an ‘engine drive mode’ for more aggressive driving or an ‘automatic drive mode’ for more relaxed driving, the vehicle broadens the joy of mobility.”</p>
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<p>The Honda AC-X is a plug-in hybrid sedan powered by a 1.6 liter gasoline engine and a 120kw electric-motor. Together the system puts out a nice 127-hp.</p>
<p>Honda says that the AC-X Concept has a total driving range of 620 miles with fuel-economy coming in at an amazing 260 mpg (we’re not sure which cycle Honda is basing its estimates on).</p>
<div id="attachment_5181" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5181" title="hondaacx-tokyo-concepta-04-627x417int" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hondaacx-tokyo-concepta-04-627x417int-400x266.jpg" alt="Honda AC-X Concept Interior" width="400" height="266" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Honda AC-X Concept Interior</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5180" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5180" title="hondaacx-tokyo-concepta-02-627x417in2" src="http://www.car411.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hondaacx-tokyo-concepta-02-627x417in2-400x266.jpg" alt="Honda AC-X Concept Interior" width="400" height="266" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Honda AC-X Concept Interior</p></div>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.egmcartech.com/" target="_blank">egmCarTech</a></p>
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		<title>Build your own 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Porsche USA has just released the online configurator for the 2012 911 Carrera and we only have one gripe with the whole choices. There are about 3 special colors that we think shouldn’t even exist – they include the GT Silver Metallic, Cognac Metallic and Lime Gold Metallic – those colors are almost so ugly [...]]]></description>
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<p>Porsche USA has just released the online configurator for the 2012 911 Carrera and we only have one gripe with the whole choices. There are about 3 special colors that we think shouldn’t even exist – they include the GT Silver Metallic, Cognac Metallic and Lime Gold Metallic – those colors are almost so ugly that we can’t even show them here at egmCarTech.<span id="more-5198"></span><strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cc.porsche.com/pva_new/ccCall.do?userID=US&amp;lang=us&amp;PARAM=parameter_internet_us&amp;hookURL=http%3A//www.porsche.com/usa/modelstart/all/default.ashx%3Fmodelrange%3D911&amp;ORDERTYPE=991110&amp;vLevel=2" target="_blank"></a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Refresher</strong>: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer inline 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.</p>
<p>Source: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.egmcartech.com/" target="_blank">egmCarTech</a></p>
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