Category Archives: Car News

Mercedes-Benz Reveals the S500 Plug-In Hybrid

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We’ve known Mercedes has been planning an S-Class plug-in hybrid since 2009′s Vision S500 Plug-In Hybrid concept. In July we reported the production version would be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now Mercedes-Benz has revealed the S500 Plug-In Hybrid. First off, we’re really impressed with a land yacht that can get 78 mpg and [...]

Recall: 2009 – 2010 BMW X5 xDrive35d

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BMW is voluntarily recalling diesel BMW X5s manufactured between June 13, 2009 and November 13, 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,540 SUVs are affected by this recall. NHTSA says the issue originates with the X5′s fuel filter heater: “The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel [...]

No Super Veyron for You, but Follow-Up Model Planned

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Since beginning its 450-unit production run in 2005, Bugatti has produced 390 Veyrons. As we enter the home stretch of Veyron production, we are learning that this hallowed machine will not go out with a 1,600-horsepower bang. Bugatti President, Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber told Autoblog there will be no Super Veyron that catapults you to 60 [...]

Get Ready for More Ferrari Hybrids

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The Ferrari LaFerrari hybrid hypercar sold out before debuting to the public. Following that success, Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo told Bloomberg Ferrari is planning more hybrids in the future to lure the environmentally conscious. If you worry your favorite prancing-horse brand is going to jump the shark with hybrid models, fear not — Montezemolo said Ferrari will [...]