Auto News: Rumors


New Nissan Silvia? Compact FR Sports

dlin submitted on 5/5/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:46:00 AM

Initial reports stated that the Toyota/Subaru FR sports car would enter the market in early 2010, but that has since been put back to 2011. The biggest news is that Nissan are aiming to beat Toyota and bring their new FR sports competitor to market in the latter half of 2010. Read More

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Rumor: BMW X4 ?

BMWBlog submitted on 5/2/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:48:43 PM

Here is one of the latest rumors that came down the pipe. BMW apparently is looking into building a Sports Activity Sedan (SAS) and the name chosen could be X4. Read More

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Next Generation BMW 5 Series to get the twin-turbo V8 engine (400HP)

BMWBlog submitted on 4/21/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:53:05 AM

This past weekend, we have learned that BMW has decided to use the twin-turbo V8 engine in their next generation 5 series, due to be released most likely in 2010. The 6th generation 5 Series will be codenamed F10 and it is supposed to be a revolutionary product. Read More

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Will Lexus make a motorsports kick-off at Le Mans?

ISF_insider submitted on 2/14/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:36:28 AM

I know some guys here do not like it, but I'm in for a bit more speculation. This time it's about Lexus in European endurance racing. Read More

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2009 RL will be the world's first production model with the XM weather function,

mikeydred20 submitted on 1/30/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:09:46 PM

Several more '09 Acura TSX, RL, and TL updates Date: January 30, 2008 13:48 Submitted by: Jeff Source: Anonymous Credibility Rating: Not Specified While we're awaiting official details to be released regarding the upcoming refresh for the 2009 RL at next week's Chicago Auto Show, a few updates have come in regarding the 2009 TSX, TL, and RL. First off, the '09 TSX's onsale date has once again been "confirmed" as 4/24/08. Read More

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FRESH: New Naming System for BMW

S4cabriofoxone submitted on 1/4/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:17:26 AM

In case you didn't notice when you saw the shots of the new X6, there were strange markings on the side including "xDrive35i" and "xDrive50i. " Well, strangely enough, this will be put into use across the entire lineup. Read More

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Did BMW steal Dodge's 2003 Avenger Concept design?

Teknik submitted on 12/19/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:20:15 AM

The design thesis of the 2003 Dodge Avenger concept was to merge European rally car performance and style with some of the convenience and capability of a sport-utility vehicle. The Dodge Avenger Concept delivers all-wheel-drive capability wrapped in a contemporary, versatile package that real people can use everyday. Read More

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RUMOR: THE NEXT RX330? WHY CHANGE?

pacotacolol submitted on 12/13/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:15:28 PM

A new Lexus RX330 was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. American Spectators wondered why a replacment for America's best selling crossover already was in place. Read More

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NEW: VW CONCEPT

pacotacolol submitted on 12/12/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:50:14 PM

In hopes that VW's manufacturing numbers surpass those of Toyota, VW will be releasing a new convertible, majorly based on the Audi R8, at the North American International Auto Show in 2008. The new roadster is dubbed the Rayra(pronounced: RAY-RAH). Read More

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Dodge Challenger to have Hill Start Assist, Trak Pak

davert submitted on 11/25/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:45:06 PM

Allpar's normally reliable sources have posted a full list of the upcoming Dodge Challenger's powertrains, including two new features not known before. Hill Start Assist will help R/T and SRT-8 manual-transmission drivers by keeping the brake applied for a few moments while on hills, until the car senses the throttle reaching a certain point. Read More

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Brabus Maybach 57 Sets World Speed Record 330.6km/h

carfan01 submitted on 11/20/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:57:13 AM

A world-record speed of 330. 6 km/h (205. Read More

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Mazda Demio - Winner Car of the Year in Japan

speedspies submitted on 11/17/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:38:50 AM

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced today that the Mazda Demio was named the 2008 Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) Car of the Year. The Mazda CX-7 also won the special “Best SUV” prize. Read More

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Pagani Zonda F Is Fastest At Nurburgring's Nordschliefe

speedspies submitted on 10/19/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:24:00 AM

The Pagani Zonda F Clubsport has set a new production car record for a lap of the Nurburgring's Nordschliefe. The carbon-fibre-clad supercar lapped the 'Ring in 7:27. Read More

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The Hybrid Storm is Coming!

1hybrid1 submitted on 10/17/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:32:50 PM

So-called experts are now predicting that the "Hybrid Storm" will arrive in 2008, or at the latest in early ‘09. While no one knows exactly what it will look like, many believe that it will grab the attention of every car magazine, automotive website, and media outlet around the country. Read More

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G8 Wagon - Pontiac could get version of Holden Sportwagon

bankhead submitted on 10/11/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:46:05 PM

Pontiac seems almost certain to get a G8 version of the forthcoming Holden VE Commodore Sportwagon, a pre-production concept of which was unveiled this week at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The new Commodore wagon, said to roll on the same wheelbase as the sedan, is a much sportier-looking vehicle than the car it replaces. Read More

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Land Rover: the answer to Chrysler’s engine problems?

davert submitted on 9/18/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:29:17 PM

As Ford gets closer to a sale of Jaguar and Land Rover, people have started to talk about how it would be a natural fit for Jeep. This is true, but not for the obvious reasons. Read More

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Spyker Formula1 Team Sold at $110million

agen23 submitted on 9/3/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:53:04 PM

Struggling Formula One team Spyker will be sold to a consortium composed of Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya and the Dutch family De Mol for 80 million euros ($110m), the ANP news agency reported. The two parties have reached an agreement although the deal has yet to be sealed in writing, said a spokesperson for the De Mol family. Read More

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Possible 2 Door 4 Seat Cabrio Version of the Jaguar XF

Jagexpert2 submitted on 9/2/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:43:00 PM

It seems that if the XF does as well as it looks like it will that Jaguar has a Cabrio version in the works. How cool would that be?. Read More

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2012 Lexus GS-F: Toyota to build a V-10-powered M5-fighter

cpruitt submitted on 8/29/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:59:09 AM

Take the 500-plus-horsepower, Formula 1-inspired sub-5. 0-liter V-10 slated for the 2010 Lexus LF-A supercar, drop it in the body of the all-new 2011 GS sedan, and what've you got? The 2012 Lexus GS-F. Read More

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Holden VE Ute - the next Chevy El Camino?

Petrolhead submitted on 8/27/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:46:35 AM

Bob Lutz has indicated that the new Holden VE Ute will be heading to the States but. . Read More

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