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Audi sets prices on the 2009 Q7 TDI, the world's cleanest diesel SUV

Audi today released pricing for the 2009 model-year Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel, its first clean diesel vehicle for the U.S. market. The Q7 TDI is scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships later this month. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the Audi Q7 TDI Premium start at $50,900. Prices do not include a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or dealer charges. Buyers of the 2009 Audi Q7 TDI also qualify for a $1,150 Alternative Motor V

dog-friendly honda element concept transforms suv into pet-hauling champ

Dog-friendly Honda Element Concept Transforms SUV into Pet-hauling Champ

New dog-friendly transportation concepts designed for the Honda Element add canine-specific enhancements to one of the most dog-friendly vehicles available, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today at the New York International Auto Show. Developed specifically for the Element, the Dog FriendlyTM components demonstrate the potential for a dedicated pet restraint system designed to meet the needs of dog owners. A finalized version of th

Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet U.S. debut at New York Auto Show

Dynamic, confident and stunning – the all-new four-seater A5 and S5 Cabriolet from Audi combines a distinctly sporty character with the joy of open-top driving, refined comfort and everyday utility.  The open-top A5 has a lightweight fabric top which opens in 15 seconds.  Designed for visual elegance, the fabric top al

jeep introduces 2011 grand cherokee

Jeep Introduces 2011 Grand Cherokee

Nearly 18 years ago, Jeep invented the premium SUV segment with the introduction of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. More than 4 million sales later, Jeep improves the formula and hits the sweet spot of real-world capability and on-road refinement with the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers premium on-road performance while maintaining the Jeep brand’s legendary four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand two-speed transfer case and towing capability. It also offers imp

mercedes-benz ml 450 hybrid: the perfect hybrid powertrain

Mercedes-Benz ML 450 HYBRID: The perfect hybrid powertrain

In the search for the optimum hybrid system for the premium motor car, the engineers were already sure of one thing right from the concept phase: a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a hybrid drive would have to share the same typical brand attributes as any other Mercedes vehicle. Essential elements such as the greatest possible

mercedes-benz gl: top-class performance

Mercedes-Benz GL: Top-Class Performance

New appointments, fresh body sections and an enhanced interior - the Mercedes-Benz GL is even more desirable. The first-class model among the luxury off-roaders boasts up to 5 percent lower fuel consumption figures and further enhanced environmental compatibility in the new model year: the entire model family now meets the EU5 emissions standard. Updated bumpers, a redesigned chrome underguard at the front and rear, revised chrome tailpipes and the new radiator grille plus the fog lamps/dayti

2009 NISMO 370Z

The all-new, second generation NISMO 370Z, which is set to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide in June 2009, continues the tradition of the original by offering unique performance and design attributes that true sports car enthusiasts are looking for – straight from the factory. Like the limited production NISMO 350Z introduced two years earlier, the new NISMO 370Z is a tuner-Z® enthusiast’s dream, featuring a 350-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a sp

Porsche Panamera: a Message to the Whole World

The world debut of the Porsche Panamera is just around the corner: At 11:30 am on 20 April, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be presenting the Company’s four-seater Gran Turismo to the international public at Auto Shanghai in China. “The Panamera will thrill aficionados of exclusive, sporting cars the world over”, states Porsche’s President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, adding that through this presentation in Shanghai the Company is sending a powerful message to the whole world an

2010 Range Rover

Today at The New York International Auto Show, Land Rover will unveil the new 2010 Range Rover. A new powerful engine, revolutionary interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics reinforce its position as one of the world's most complete luxury 4x4s. Land Rover's flagship has been comprehensively updated to deliver more refined and efficient performance, together with the ultimate in interior comfort and craftsmanship. "The 2010 Range Rover is a considerable step forward for what is

2010 Range Rover Sport And Discovery 4

The new 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 combine world beating performance, capability and luxury with reduced CO2 emissions thanks to a stunning new engine and transmission line up. Inside, we’ve moved the game on too, with some innovative new technologies and all-new interiors. Phil Popham, managing director New engines redefine performance and economy Land Rover is introducing two new engines for the 2010 model year following a joint development programme with Jaguar. The LR-TDV6 3

2010 nissan 370z roadster

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Less than a year after the introduction of the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe – a vehicle that reset the bar for affordable sports car design and performance – comes its dramatic new stablemate, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. The seductively styled Z® Roadster offers everything the hardtop Z® Coupe does – and more. As in more classic open-air sports car driving excitement. More sun, moon and stars. And more refinement than any Z® convertible that has ever come before – including a standard autom

Project P.U.M.A.

General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle that could change the way we move around in cities. Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. It could allow people to travel around cities more quickly, safely, quietly and cleanly - and at a lower total cost. The vehicle also enables design creativity, fashion, fun and social networking.