Porsche has launched a new teaser video of its upcoming Panamera that describes the development of the German brand’s first ever sports sedan. Porsche’s highly anticipated sports sedan is scheduled to go on sale in 2009, initially available with naturally aspirated and turbocharged V8 engines followed by a smaller V6 and in late 2010, a hybrid [...]

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In contrast to rival luxury automaker Rolls-Royce, seeking to increase its staff to keep up with demand, Bentley is axing the night shift on the Continental production line at its Crewe plant in response to falling sales for its high-end cars. The British manufacturer is looking to cut between 200 and 300 jobs from its [...]

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Wouldn’t you be surprised if you found out you’re using a Volvo key to start the engine of your $120,000 V8 Vantage? While under the ownership of Ford, Aston Martin was able to use the Blue Oval’s parts bin to cut costs. Save for some switchgear and nav systems, only a few items were visible to the customer. Until now…
Edward [...]

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Just like the new 7-series, the next 6-series is a gently reheated evolution of the first-generation styling philosophy. There will be no rabbit hatch bootlid, no crying-eyes headlamps, no jaw-dropping bumpers. To fix the slightly odd proportions, BMW designers will shorten the overhangs and extend the wheelbase by 80mm.
The nose will be shortened by 40mm [...]

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Bugatti plans a sinister, exposed carbonfibre version of its Grand Sport roadster. The €1.4 million, 253mph Grand Sport, was presented at an exclusive customer premiere in Cannes, where the Sang Noir carbonfibre special edition was twice represented.
A customer car, identified by its unpainted carbonfibre spine, piano black panels and tangerine interior, was present. Bugatti was clearly using [...]

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Volvo has announced that it will give us our first taste of the next generation S60 saloon at the Detroit International Motor Show in January 2009 with the unveiling of the S60 Concept car. Although No exterior photos were revealed, the Swedish automaker did release a 3D impression of the concept car’s cabin. This will features [...]

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The Dutch site Autoweek.nl has revealed the following sketches of Audi’s future models, either as a leak or as a non-official. It is unclear how they acquired these images.
Nevertheless, the sketches reveal Audi’s future portfolio to include the 2009 A5 Cabriolet and its 5-door hatchback-coupe sibling called the A5 Sportback, the 2011 A7 four-dour coupe [...]

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ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES ‘PREMIUM BOND’ AT MPH WITH 24-CARAT SUPERCAR
There’s nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world’s most famous secret agent couldn’t stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist.
The day after Quantum of Solace premieres in the capital, Alchemist will showcase its one-off Aston [...]

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The nomenclature is a working title, which helps to emphasise just how limited this car’s production will be.  Only 77 examples will be crafted by Aston’s workers. The Telegraph.co.uk has reported that the new super car from Aston Martin has already gauged some serious buyers, with a total of 100 applying to get their hands on [...]

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The British car firm is getting ready to redefine the supercar class with the new P11. This is McLaren’s new baby supercar, transferring the excitement of the legendary original F1 road model into a smaller and less expensive package.
The car is due on sale in 2010, aiming for Ferrari’s F430 and the Lamborghini Gallardo with a price [...]

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