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 German tuner now offers comprehensive power boosting on the 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI and 1.6 TDI found on a models such as the A3 and the VW Scirocco.



One of the advantages of buying a German car in Germany is that you get a chance at all the added options provided by the country's host of tuning outfits. But Abt Sportline is offering tuning on VW's slate of small power plants that go into many of its other brands inlcuding Audi, Seat and Skoda.

ABT Sportsline announces upgrades for VW's 1.2/1.4 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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 5-Series spied sporting M-like features - next-generation F10 M5 is expected to come with a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 producing 592 bhp (441 kW / 600 PS).



We say possible because the photo may just be of a 5-Series fitted with an M-Sport package and we cannot see the front fascia of the car in this single photo.

2012 BMW F10 M5 spotted with no camo?

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WCF hits 100 million video views on YouTube

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 GM's agreement with Pontiac dealers ended on October 31st - the Pontiac brand was killed last year during GM's bankruptcy.

Pontiac is dead after 84 years

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 The concept will be the first vehicle to embody a new brand philosophy called "Confidence in Motion".

Subaru concept teased for L.A. Auto Show 2010

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Volkswagen announces Golf Cabrio production spring 2011

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 German premium brand will be adding diesel offerings to the Q5 SUV, A6 and A8 models. The next-generation A4 will also be offered with a diesel in the United States by 2015.

Audi wants diesel option in most of its U.S. lineup by 2015

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 Gordini line extended to Twingo model. The Twingo Gordini R.S. will come in traditional Malte Blue metallic paint as well as Pearlescent Black and Glacier White.

Renault unveils Twingo Gordini R.S.

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Nissan has sold just 686 units of the Cube in the U.K. so far this year, 251 in Italy and 107 in the Netherlands. The automaker had modest sales expectations of 2,000 units for the Italian and British markets.



Sales of the box-styled Cube, a design that can be off-putting to consumers, have been way below projections by Nissan and many of the units alloted by country remain unsold as the year comes to a close.

Nissan Cube flops in Europe

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 Audi looking to develop a sound specific for its electric cars. EVs don't emit much sound up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) which can be dangerous for pedestrians.



Now, Audi has announced it is working on a sound design paradigm for its upcoming slate of electric vehicles.

Audi working on electric car 'sound'