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Turn Maybach into a Sub-Brand for Mercedes

2011 maybach 62 s side view Turn Maybach into a Sub Brand for Mercedes

Daimler was faced with two options: either axe the brand entirely, or work with another carmaker, preferably Aston Martin, to share the development and manufacturing costs to the successors of to its not-so-well received uber-sedans. It seems that a third option is on the table: that Maybach will become a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz.

2012 Volvo S60 Sedan

2012 volvo s60 sedan front side view 2012 Volvo S60 Sedan

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Volvo is recalling certain 2012 model year Volvo S60 sedans because of a potential problem with the fuel pump assembly. This time, the recall affects 448 S60 saloons built from January 18, 2011, through January 28, 2011.

2011 BMW 750Li

2011 bmw 750li front side view 2011 BMW 750Li

The 2011 BMW 7-Series Sedan line includes the widest range ever in its 23 year history, comprising a total of 15 models. The 760Li introduced for MY2010, the 7-Series line now includes the first 6-cylinder 7-Series offered in the US since 1992. Finally, the BMW Alpina B7 returns on the new BMW 7-Series platform as four models: Standard and long wheelbase versions as well as in rear wheel drive and xDrive versions. The B7 will again set the benchmark in terms of performance, refinement, technology, luxury and exclusivity.

Lexus Loses Big In the U.S.A.: Outpaced by Two of its German Rivals

2011 lexus ct 200h front angle view Lexus Loses Big In the U.S.A.: Outpaced by Two of its German Rivals

Mercedes-Benz will most probably sell 254,100 cars and SUVs in the States topping BMW’s estimated deliveries of 250,400 units. Lexus is projected to drop to third place with 192,900 sales.

2012 BMW M5 the first one with an optional all-wheel drive system

2011 bmw m5 concept front side view 2012 BMW M5 the first one with an optional all wheel drive system

At the Shanghai auto show, the new BMW M5 will not only be the first turbocharged M5 to hit the streets, but also the first one with an optional all-wheel drive system. The company official said the all-wheel drive model will be built around the upcoming V8-powered M5 sedan, but didn’t go into any further details on the technical specs.The BMW insider also addressed rumors about BMW working on a long-wheelbase M5 aimed at the Chinese market. “The long-wheelbase platform is reserved for standard versions of the 5-series sold in the Chinese market. There are no existing plans for an M5 on this structure,” the source said.

2012 Jaguar XK Series

2012 jaguar xk convertible front side view 2012 Jaguar XK Series

Jaguar XK series in Coupe and Convertible form made its world premiere alongside the refreshed XF and XFR sedans at this week’s 2011 New York International Auto Show. Jaguar added five new colors to the range and introduced new alloy wheel designs ranging in size from 18 to 20 inches.

2012 Jaguar XF

2012 jaguar xf rear side view 2012 Jaguar XF

Jaguar XF and XFR sedans are revealed in a world premiere today at the New York Auto Show. Jaguar tried to bring the XF into line with the new XJ especially up front with the new and sleeker headlamp designs that incorporate LED daytime running lights arranged in a distinctive Jaguar ‘J-Blade’ signature.

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan with dynamic proportions

2012 nissan versa sedan front angle view 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan with dynamic proportions

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan with dynamic proportions are modern without being gimmicky, projecting a much higher sense of design value than you might expect in a vehicle with a $10,990 starting M.S.R.P.