Cadillac CTS Coupe First Drive 2011

Our equation for calculating the desirability of a two-door coupe based on a sedan platform is pretty simple: Does the two-door version offer enough additional visual appeal to offset the loss in practicality that is the inevitable result of the loss of two doors, rear-seat space and trunk capacity? This is the basic question we sought to answer in our first opportunity to drive the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe.But first, let us give you a couple examples...

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Audi R8 V10 Spyder Priced for UK

Audi UK has announced prices for the R8 V10 Spyder. The topless German model with a fully automatic lightweight fabric roof is to retail for �111,955 OTR for the manual and �117,155 OTR for the robotic R tronic. Power still comes from the 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine putting out a solid 525PS. It is good for a sprint time of 4.1 seconds from 0 - 62mph and tops off at 197mph.At the same time the company said that a British LM-spec R8 will...

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HUMMER H3 2010 REVIEW

2010 HUMMER H3 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 5cyl 5M)National Base Price MSRP $33,390 Invoice $31,053What's New for 2010For 2010, the Hummer H3 sees only minimal changes the lower portion of the front bumper is now dark gray instead of silver, the 5.3-liter V8 adopts flexible-fuel capability and the H3X package is renamed the Appearance package.2010 HUMMER H3 Vehicle OverviewPowertrains and PerformanceAll 2010 Hummer H3 models are equipped with full-time...

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GMC Yukon Hybrid Review 2010

MSRP: From $ 51,185Powertrains and PerformanceThe 2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid is available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Both models utilize a 6.0-liter V8 engine coupled to a pair of 60-kilowatt electric motors located inside what GM calls an electrically variable transmission. Together, they produce 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. The system can accelerate the Yukon up to speeds of approximately 25 mph using electricity only, while...

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2010

SummaryStill, for sheer road-going perfection, few cars are better than the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.ProsEffortless acceleration, sumptuous luxury, high-tech safety features, imposing presence.ConsPolarizing styling, steep price.What's New for 2010The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class now comes standard with a variable-ratio steering system in non-AMG trims and some additional driver safety aids. A rear-seat entertainment system is newly optional, some...

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Honda Freed Styling Study 2010

Honda Access will display highly customized Honda Freed Styling Study in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 15, to Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.The Honda Freed Styling Study is a metallic purple MPV with glittery girlish details stuck all over. It features engraved metal touches, purple-tinged wheels, and well-incorporated fog lights. Inside the four-door drivers...

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Toyota Highlander SUV 2010

Toyota Highlander SUV 2010Base Drivetrain FWD 2.7L I4 Auto 22 mpg MSRP $25,855 Base Drivetrain FWD 3.5L V6 Auto 20 mpg MSRP $27,750 Base Drivetrain AWD 3.5L V6 Auto 19 mpg MSRP $29,200 Sport Drivetrain FWD 3.5L V6 Auto 20 mpg MSRP $30,200...

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BMW ActiveHybrid X6 2010

Speed ReadVehicle Tested:BMW ActiveHybrid X6 2010Base Price:$89,775Engine:twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 + two electric motorsGearbox:7-speed automaticPower:400 hp @ 5,500 rpm (engine alone); 480 hp (total system power)EPA Rating:17 mpg city/19 mpg hwy.On Sale:December 2009First Impression:Possibly the smartest dumb vehicle we've ever driven.Specs & PerformanceVehicleMake BMWModel ActiveHybrid X6Model year 2010Style 4dr CrossoverBase MSRP...

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BMW ActiveHybrid X6 First Drive 2010

The BMW X6 coupe-ute is already a plenty weird thing. The X6 M is weirder still, adding incomprehensible performance capability to this plenty weird thing (to say nothing of pissing off so-called M purists).But the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is nothing short of utterly fantastic. And we mean "fantastic" in all of its shades of meaning offered by the Encarta dictionary in the right column of our screen as we write this.Let's see: The X6 ActiveHybrid...

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Alpina Will Enter Modified BMW 6 Series in FIA GT3 Racing

BUCHLOE, Germany � Alpina, a specialist in tuner BMWs, is making a return to racing after a 20-year absence with a car based on the BMW 6 Series. The public will be able to see that car, the B6 GT3, at the Geneva Auto Show next month.The Alpina factory team will enter the FIA GT3 racing series with its B6 GT3, derived from the BMW 6 Series. The B6 GT3 is also inspired by Alpina's B6 S road car that makes 523 horsepower and 535 pound-feet of torque...

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Audi S4 2010

Featured SpecsVehicle Tested:2010 Audi S4Base Price (MSRP including destination charge):$46,725Price as Tested (MSRP including destination charge):$59,150Engine:3.0-liter supercharged V6Gearbox:Six-speed manualPower:333 hp @ 5,500 rpm0-60 mph:4.9 secondsFuel Mileage:15.9 combinedWhat WorksResponsive and powerful engine; all-wheel-drive confidence; roomy backseat.What Needs WorkLacks the feedback of its competition, but does it matter?Specs &...

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Audi S4 Full Test 2010

Don't let the fact that the 2010 Audi S4 says "V6T" on its quarter panels confuse you. This alphanumeric soup has more to do with Audi's marketing department than it does with anything going on under the hood of the new S4.Rest assured, the 3.0-liter V6 in the 2010 Audi S4 cranks out 333 supercharged horsepower and 325 supercharged pound-feet of torque, which hit the ground via a six-speed manual transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Audi's...

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Diesel Audi TT Sips Fuel at 42 MPG

INGOLSTADT, Germany � After showing a diesel concept of its R8 supercar in Detroit, Audi is bringing diesel to the sports-car market with the TT 2.0 TDI. Audi claims to have the first diesel sports car with its unique package that combines the TT's iconic sloping roof line and respected handling with a fuel-sipping engine.Making 170 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, the diesel TT isn't exactly a rocket. The coupe is capable of reaching 60...

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