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Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept unveiled

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:42:44 +0000

To highlight its year-long centenary celebration, one of the world's most successful manufacturers of high-performance street and racing cars took the wraps off of its latest creation over the weekend at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany.

2014 BMW M5 enhanced, adds Competition Package option

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:35:36 +0000

BMW's legendary performance sedan gets a host of new touches for the new year, but the highlight of the upgrade program for the 2014 BMW M5 will be a new Competition Package that adds power and further refines its already superb handling. Visual cues that differentiate all 2014 M5s from their 2013 counterparts include a new grille insert with bars that mimic the double-spoke design of the car's lightweight M-spec alloy wheels, as well as a new M5 badge.

2014 BMW M6 lineup adds new Competition Package option

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:31:09 +0000

Stepping up its performance game for the new model year, the 2014 BMW M6 Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible will be available with a new Competition Package.

GMC shows off slicker 2014 Sierra 1500 Regular Cab pickup

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Sun, 19 May 2013 08:16:31 +0000

Although photos of the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 in Crew Cab and Double Cab configuration have been readily available for months, the first images of a Regular Cab version of the division's full-size pickup only materialized this week.

Subaru and Mitsubishi shine in new IIHS small-SUV crash tests

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:16:36 +0000

The latest round of crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) focused on the small SUV/Crossover category, and when the last of the flying debris finally settled, just two of the 13 vehicles that underwent the ordeal emerged with the organization's primo Top Safety Pick+ rating.

Jeep Wrangler JK production officially tops 1 million

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:11:34 +0000

The rough-and-ready Jeep Wrangler JK has just chalked up another historic production record.

KBB Weekend: Must-see Lamborghini, Shelby GT500 video, new S-Class

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:31 +0000

This was a fast and furious kind of week, in which Lamborghini took the wraps off the outrageous Egoista one-off (pictured), Porsche announced even more power for the upcoming 918 Spyder and we unleashed our tire-smoking video of the 662-horsepower Ford Shelby GT500. And on the softer side of extreme, Mercedes revealed the next-generation S-Class. In addition to full reviews of the all-new 2014 Kia Cadenza and Lexus IS, we also profiled the new 2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Editions, checked out the enhanced 2014 Acura ILX and even spied the next-gen Mini Cooper Hardtop.

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder gets power and performance upgrades

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:56:49 +0000

Those who believe too much is never enough should take heart.

2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Editions unveiled

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:52:50 +0000

Offering a unique mix of style, function and flash, the 2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Editions will be arriving in showrooms this July.

Honda returning to F1 in 2015 as engine supplier to McLaren

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:54 +0000

Honda Motor Company has announced it will return to Formula One racing for the 2015 season as the new engine supplier to Team McLaren.

BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe Concept teased

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:18 +0000

Set for a full unveil later this month at Italy's famed Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe Concept represents the first cooperative effort between the two distinguished automotive organizations.

Upgraded 2014 Cadillac XTS will offer 410-hp twin-turbo V6 option

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:57:33 +0000

The flagship sedan of GM's luxury division will roll into its sophomore season with a host of standard and optional upgrades that add more appeal to the mix.

Revealed: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:16:39 +0000

Long heralded as the best luxury sedan in the world, the arrival of any new-generation S-Class is always a major automotive event.

Acura names Ohio site that will build the next NSX

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:02:36 +0000

Moving one step closer to making its upcoming NSX supercar a reality, Acura has selected a location that will become the vehicle's one and only global source point starting in 2015.

New 2015 Chevy City Express will be based on Nissan NV200

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:15 +0000

Starting in fall 2014, Chevrolet will expand its truck lineup with the addition of the new 2015 City Express.

Spied: Next-generation Mini Cooper

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:23:13 +0000

Still heavily cloaked but fully identifiable, the all-new 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop has been spotted on public roads during shakedown runs in Germany.

Party crasher: Lamborghini Egoista concept

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:13:43 +0000

Last week over 350 Lamborghinis and their owners converged on the factory at SantA'gata Bolognese for an invitation-only event following the conclusion of a grand tour around Northern Italy to help celebrate the automaker's 50th anniversary in business.

2014 Acura ILX adds more luxury features, opens at $27,795

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:08:03 +0000

Boasting a healthy bump in content, the 2014 Acura ILX Sedan arrives in showrooms this week.

2013 Honda Civic nabs top safety marks with IIHS and NHTSA

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:39:14 +0000

Already a big favorite with buyers, the 2013 Honda Civic has made an equally positive impression on the folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

New Kia Cadenza gets complimentary maintenance program

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:12:37 +0000

Seeking to bolster both the image and desirability of its new full-size flagship sedan, Kia has announced that the 2014 Cadenza will come with a complimentary scheduled maintenance program that covers the first five factory-service appointments and will be applicable for 36 months or up to 37,500 miles.

Bosch introduces low-cost 240V home EV charger

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:51:29 +0000

There's good news for owners and would-be owners of electric vehicles: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has announced the first Level 2 home charger setup that starts below $500 - and that's before any incentives.

KBB Weekend: Silverado High Country, VW GTI Concept, first drives

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:31:03 +0000

Cars, trucks, hybrids, high-performers, we've got it all and more.

Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept unveiled

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:44:01 +0000

Teased earlier this week, the wraps have now officially come off the trick Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept.

Bentley Announces Continental & Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Editions

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:40:03 +0000

While most people rightly affiliate the iconic British marque with turning out premium luxury vehicles, Bentley also has an equally long and storied history in motorsports.

11 Hottest Cars Unveiled in 2013 (So Far)

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:21:49 +0000

The second half of the 2012-2013 Auto Show season proved that high performance is not only alive, but thriving.

Volkswagen Amarok R-Style Concept rolls into Worthersee

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:04:13 +0000

Cars are always the superstars at the annual VW fan-fest gathering at Lake Worthersee in Austria, but this year, the automaker's nifty Amarok mid-size pickup truck also gets a moment in the lesser limelight.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Texas Edition debuts

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:35:51 +0000

It's no secret that residents of the Lone Star State are huge fans of the big-pickup genre.

Volkswagen teases Design Vision GTI Concept

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:06:04 +0000

Although official photos won't be released for another day or so, VW has lifted the veil a bit and offered up these preview illos of a car it will present this week at Worthersee, the gathering of fans of the brand held annually in Reifnitz, Austria.

2014 Silverado/Sierra pickups to have most standard V6 torque

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:28:53 +0000

The output stats on GM's new 4.3-liter V6 have just been released, and the base engine in the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will make 305 lb-ft of peak torque - the best figure of any standard V6 in the full-size pickup segment.

Tesla to offer Performance Plus Package for Model S

kelley@kbb.com (Kelley Blue Book) — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:58:23 +0000

Looking to elevate the already exemplary standard handling of its full-size EV sedan into the realm of true supercar territory, Tesla has announced the introduction of a new Performance Plus Package for the Model S.