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(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/cadillac/dts/2011/ns/2011_cadillac_dts_f34_ns_53111_196.jpg) The last Cadillac DTS has rolled off the line and GM hints that a replacement is in the works.
Source: GM Hints at Cadillac DTS Replacement (http://www.insideline.com:80/cadillac/dts/gm-hints-at-cadillac-dts-replacement.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/toyota/ns/toyota_det_ns_53111_196.jpg) Toyota is adding a wrong-way driving alert to its optional navigation systems sold in Japan starting tomorrow, with the technology expected to make its way to the U.S. at some point.
Source: Wrong-Way Drivers Get Some Help From Toyota (http://www.insideline.com:80/toyota/wrong-way-drivers-get-some-help-from-toyota.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/honda/civic/2012/ns/2012_honda_civic_f34_ns_53111_196.jpg) Japan's auto production and exports suffered record drops in April, as disruptions continue following the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor disaster, said the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association on Tuesday.
Source: Japan's Auto Production, Exports Tumble After Quake (http://www.insideline.com:80/honda/civic/2012/japans-auto-production-exports-tumble-after-quake.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/nissan/leaf/ns/nissan_leaf_front_ns_60111_196.jpg) A new commercial for the Nissan Leaf asks, "What if everything ran on gas?" and takes aim at the Chevrolet Volt.
Source: Nissan Leaf Ad Takes Swipe at Chevrolet Volt (http://www.insideline.com:80/nissan/leaf/nissan-leaf-ad-takes-swipe-at-chevrolet-volt.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/lifan/320/ns/lifan_320_actf34_ns_60111_196.jpg) British engineering specialist Ricardo will help Chinese automaker Lifan develop a new family of small, turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engines that will meet fuel economy and emissions standards in China and Europe.
Source: Ricardo To Develop New Turbo GDI Engines for China's Lifan (http://www.insideline.com:80/lifan/ricardo-to-develop-new-turbo-gdi-engines-for-chinas-lifan.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/bmw/3-series/2012/ns/2012_bmw_3-series_r34_ns_60211_196.jpg) Production of the current 3 Series is slated to wind down this fall, with the redesigned sedan due to be unveiled in September at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Source: BMW Readies the Next-Generation 3 Series for 2012 (http://www.insideline.com:80/bmw/3-series/bmw-readies-the-next-generation-3-series-for-2012.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/porsche/911/ns/porsche_911_f34_ns_60211_196.jpg) A special China-only version of the 911 Turbo S marks the 10th anniversary of Porsche's official entry into China — now the German automaker's second largest market.
Source: Porsche 911 Turbo S Anniversary Edition for China (http://www.insideline.com:80/porsche/911/porsche-911-turbo-s-anniversary-edition-for-china.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/mercedes-benz/sls-amg/ns/mercedes-benz_sls-amg_actf34_ns_60211_196.jpg) The Bavarian tuner Vath breathes even more fire into the gull-winged supercar.
Source: Vath Tunes Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (http://www.insideline.com:80/mercedes-benz/sls-amg/vath-tunes-mercedes-benz-sls-amg.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/audi/s5/ns/audi_s5_f34_ns_60211_196.jpg) With a new exhaust and ECU remap, Stasis Engineering increases output and torque on the Audi S5 Cabriolet to 410 horsepower and 370 pound-feet.
Source: Stasis Audi S5 Cabrio Challenge (http://www.insideline.com:80/audi/s5/stasis-audi-s5-cabrio-challenge.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/ns/ns_60211_196.jpg) The National Hot Rod Association has announced an affiliation with Bahrain International Circuit.
Source: NHRA Adds Bahrain Track; FIA Mulls Grand Prix Fate (http://www.insideline.com:80/car-news/nhra-adds-bahrain-track-fia-mulls-grand-prix-fate.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chrysler/ns/chrysler_ns_60211_196.jpg) Taxpayers may never get back about $16 billion of the bailout money extended to Ally Financial, Chrysler, Chrysler Financial, General Motors, auto suppliers and used to guarantee warranties, says a new White House report.
Source: Taxpayers May Be Out $16 Billion Says New Auto Bailout Report (http://www.insideline.com:80/chrysler/taxpayers-may-be-out-16-billion-says-new-auto-bailout-report.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/skoda/fabia/ns/skoda_fabia_f34_ns_602112_196.jpg) The Skoda Fabia vRS 2000 concept continues the invasion of the mighty mites at the annual GTI Meet this week at Worthersee, Austria.
Source: Skoda Fabia vRS 2000 Concept Debuts at Worthersee (http://www.insideline.com:80/skoda/skoda-fabia-vrs-2000-concept-debuts-at-worthersee.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/ford/fiesta/2011/ns/2011_ford_fiesta_actprf_ns_60211_196.jpg) Ford on Thursday said its first 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine will be launched globally in its small-car lineup and told Inside Line that the engine is appropriate for the Ford Fiesta and Ka.
Source: Ford's First 1.0-Liter Three-Cylinder Engine Could End Up in Fiesta (http://www.insideline.com:80/ford/fiesta/fords-first-10-liter-three-cylinder-engine-could-end-up-in-fiesta.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/audi/r8gtspyder/2012/ns/2012_audi_r8gtspyder_f34_ns_602111_196.jpg) The 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder is the latest variation of the company's flagship supercar.
Source: Audi Unveils Open-Top Version of Its R8 GT Flagship Sports Car (http://www.insideline.com:80/audi/r8/2012/audi-unveils-open-top-version-of-its-r8-gt-flagship-sports-car.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/ns/ns_603112_196.jpg) Version 1.2 of the Inside Line mobile app is optimized for the iPad's 10-inch screen and includes keyword search for both the iPhone and iPad.
Source: Inside Line App Comes to iPad (http://www.insideline.com:80/car-news/inside-line-app-comes-to-ipad.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chevrolet/camaro/2011/ns/2011_chevrolet_camaro_f34_ns_60311_196.jpg) The Chevrolet Camaro grabbed the May muscle car sales crown, while the Ford Mustang suffered a 35.4 percent drop in sales versus May 2010.
Source: Chevrolet Camaro Dominates May Muscle Car Sales While Ford Mustang Falters (http://www.insideline.com:80/chevrolet/camaro/chevrolet-camaro-dominates-may-muscle-car-sales-while-ford-mustang-falters.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/bmw/m3/ns/bmw_m3_f34_ns_60311_196.jpg) BMW continues its string of exclusive, limited-production models for the China market with the launch of the M3 Carbon Edition coupe.
Source: BMW M3 Carbon Edition: For China Only (http://www.insideline.com:80/bmw/m3/bmw-m3-carbon-edition-for-china-only.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/volkswagen/golf-r-cabrio/ns/volkswagen_golf-r-cabrio_f34_ns_60311_196.jpg) A one-off GTI Cabrio concept is joined by a Golf R Cabrio that is described by the German automaker as "the fastest open Golf ever."
Source: VW Unwraps Golf Cabrio Concepts at Worthersee (http://www.insideline.com:80/volkswagen/golf/vw-unwraps-golf-cabrio-concepts-at-worthersee.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chevrolet/volt/2011/ns/2011_chevrolet_volt_front_ns_60311_196.jpg) In a critical safety yardstick for consumers, the Chevrolet Volt earned the highest five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Source: Chevrolet Volt Earns Highest Safety Rating From Federal Government (http://www.insideline.com:80/chevrolet/volt/chevrolet-volt-earns-highest-safety-rating-from-federal-government.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/nissan/murano-crosscabriolet/2011/ns/2011_nissan_murano-crosscabriolet_prf_ns_60311_196.jpg) Count the 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet as another victim of the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Nissan was only able to deliver 40-50 units to U.S. consumers thus far this spring due to supply chain problems, the automaker told Inside Line on Friday.
Source: 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet Production Significantly Hampered by Quake (http://www.insideline.com:80/nissan/murano-crosscabriolet/2011/2011-murano-crosscabriolet-production-significantly-hampered-by-quake.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/rolls-royce/phantom/ns/rolls-royce_phantom_f34_ns_60311_196.jpg) The 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton that starred in the 1974 movie The Great Gatsby will cross the auction block on Sunday in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Source: Great Gatsby Rolls-Royce To Cross Auction Block (http://www.insideline.com:80/rolls-royce/phantom/great-gatsby-rolls-royce-to-cross-auction-block.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/nissan/leaf/2011/ns/2011_nissan_leaf_actprf_ns_60311_196.jpg) Sales of hybrid and plug-in electric-drive vehicles plummeted to a 16-month low in May.
Source: Hybrids, Plug-In Electric-Drive Car Sales Plunge On Japan Supply Woes (http://www.insideline.com:80/nissan/hybrids-plug-in-electric-drive-car-sales-plunge-on-japan-supply-woes.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/bmw/1-series/2012/fe/2012_bmw_1-series_actf34_fe_601111_196.jpg) The second-generation BMW 1 Series hatchback was shown for the first time today in Munich. The compact hatchback is not scheduled for sale in the U.S.
Source: BMW 1 Series Hatchback Debuts (http://www.insideline.com:80/bmw/1-series/bmw-1-series-hatchback-debuts.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/mazda/ns/mazda_actf34_ns_60611_196.jpg) Mazda's 1991 victory at Le Mans is the only one to date by a Japanese carmaker.
Source: Mazda Marks 20th Anniversary of Historic Le Mans Win (http://www.insideline.com:80/mazda/mazda-marks-20th-anniversary-of-historic-le-mans-win.html)
(http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/land-rover/range-rover/ns/land-rover_range-rover_f34_ns_603113_196.jpg) The British tuning house Project Kahn has added two new treatments on the Range Rover to its rapidly expanding portfolio of specialty models.
Source: Project Kahn Dresses Up Range Rovers (http://www.insideline.com:80/land-rover/range-rover/project-kahn-dresses-up-range-rovers.html)