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News for 16 August 2010

2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe inspired by the Shaheen: official details and photos
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 21:17 | Comments Off

Besides the Phantoms inspired by the Baynounah, Rolls-Royce also unveiled a Phantom Coupe inspired by the concept of Shaheen, a very famous falcon known for its strength and agility.
This model reflects the power of nature …

2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora Auto ‘accidentally’ confirmed, coming to Paris
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 20:14 | Comments Off

Although we don’t believe it was a mistake, only a new way to make a buzz on the web, Lotus accidentally confirmed today the launch of the Evora S and Evora Auto at the 2010 …

Redesigned Dodge Durango gets a Web tease:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 18:18 | Comments Off

Dodge confirmed on Monday that its SUV will continue to be called the Durango, stamping out Internet rumors that would wear a Magnum nameplate. And it put out a few teaser shots to whet your …

MINI’s engine boss rules out a diesel hybrid system
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 17:12 | Comments Off

If you were planning to wait for a hybrid version of the MINI you’d better drop this plan as the manufacturer ruled out the possibility of introducing a diesel hybrid system.
Apparently, this decision was taken …

Porsche Boxster growing to make room for small two-seater, report says:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 10:02 | Comments Off

The next-generation Porsche Boxster will get a longer wheelbase and measure nearly 173 inches long overall, British magazine Autocar says on its Web site.
Why is the Boxster growing? To create room at the bottom of …

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4: What I drove last night:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 9:15 | Comments Off

Make no mistake–this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a home run. From the clean exterior lines, to the refined V6 powertrain, to the cornucopia of interior amenities, the vehicle truly lives up to its “grand” …

General Motors delayed its public stock offer filing until…
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 7:16 | Comments Off

Sources reveal that General Motors Co.’s public stock offer filing has been delayed until… well, nobody knows for sure. The company had recently submitted a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating the …

Geely decided not to buy a controlling stake in London’s cab maker
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 7:09 | Comments Off

Manganese Bronze, a producer of London’s black cabs, may have to find a new investor after Chinese group Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. decided not to purchase a 14 million pound ($21.83 million) controlling stake.
Talks have …

Nissan’s marketing pays off, so it spends more:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 7:08 | Comments Off

Aggressive incentives and ad spending have helped Nissan North America Inc. rack up a bigger sales gain this year than Asian rivals Toyota, Honda and Hyundai-Kia. Now Nissan plans more of the same.
Al Castignetti, Nissan …

Elia Dacia Duster SUV
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 5:06 | Comments Off

Elia AG, a German tuning firm who specialize in customizing Dacia, Renault, and Nissan cars have released this kit for the Dacia Duster SUV. Minor styling improvements include a new set of wheels and …

More audio, mileage for the 2011 Honda Accord:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 5:05 | Comments Off

Honda’s updated 2011 Accord sedan and coupe will hit dealerships in mid-August. The Accord gets a refresh inside and out, a new leather-equipped Special Edition model and a handful of other interior upgrades.
Fuel-economy improvements–a result …

The 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged, an AW Drivers Log:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 4:14 | Comments Off

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This is a lovely luxury sedan, sportier than I thought it would be, more like a Maserati Quattroporte or a Porsche Panamera than an Mercedes-Benz S-class. It’s a completely different car from …

2010 Infiniti EX35 Journey, an AW Drivers Log:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 3:13 | Comments Off

COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: I used this vehicle over the weekend to make a day-trip to move some cargo up North. And the EX35 met my hauling needs. The back seats easily fold flat …

2011 Dodge Durango: first teasers revealed
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 3:06 | Comments Off

Chrysler has yet to provide the complete details about Dodge’s three-row crossover that will debut later this year and will start selling shortly after as a 2011 model.
So far, Dodge has put up a mini …

Elegance d’Italy: Alfa Romeo and Ferrari among the crowd favorites at Pebble Beach:
Monday, 16 Aug, 2010 – 0:05 | Comments Off

A French car won best of show, but as usual two storied Italian marques were among the crowd favorites on Sunday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Alfa Romeo celebrated 100 years with a car on …