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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/subaru-axes-wrx-and-sti-in-uk/" title="Subaru axes WRX and STI in UK">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/subaru-axes-wrx-and-sti-in-uk/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: Subaru axes WRX and STI in UK" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20403505">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/" target="_blank"><img alt="2013 Subaru WRX Special Edition" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/subaru-wrx-628.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px;"/></a><br/> <br/> <em>Auto Express</em> reports <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/">Subaru</a> will stop selling the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/impreza/">Impreza</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">WRX</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx+sti/">WRX STI</a> in the UK starting next year. A spokesperson with the company said Subaru has been evaluating the Impreza and its performance in the UK for the past year and has finally decided to pull the plug. That means all of the model's performance iterations will also drop off of dealer lots, including the WRX and the STI. The unnamed spokesperson said Subaru UK currently has no plans to to bring more stock of either model once the current supply sells out. That means buyers in the UK have until around early summer 2013 to get their hands on an STI.<br/> <br/> The move comes in response to slow demand, which has trickled off in the face of competition that best the machine in terms of refinement, performance and emissions. Moving forward, the automaker says it will focus its sales efforts on models like the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/xv crosstrek/">XV Crosstrek</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/forester/">Forester</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/outback/">Outback</a>, as well as the company's new <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/brz/">BRZ</a> sports coupe. </div> <div class="lead_gal"> </div> <div class="meta"> <p class="meta_src"><strong>News Source:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/subaru/impreza/61907/subaru-kills-wrx-sti-and-impreza-uk">Auto Express</a></p> <p class="meta_img"><strong>Image Credit:</strong> Copyright 2012 Michael Harley / AOL</p> </div> </div> </article> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.search.aol.com/search?q=report">Report</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/reuss-says-gm-fundamentally-behind-diesel-in-us-promises-more/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">Reuss says GM "fundamentally" behind diesel in US, promises more models</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/chris-tutor/" title="Browse posts by Chris Tutor" target="_blank">Chris Tutor</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/chris-tutor/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 6:00PM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20403499" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/reuss-says-gm-fundamentally-behind-diesel-in-us-promises-more/" title="Reuss says GM "fundamentally" behind diesel in US, promises more models">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/reuss-says-gm-fundamentally-behind-diesel-in-us-promises-more/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: Reuss says GM "fundamentally" behind diesel in US, promises more models" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20403499">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/12/gm-fundamentally-in-favor-of-expanding-us-diesel-line-up/"><img alt="GM President Mark Reuss" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/mark-reuss-gm-president.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 339px; "/></a><br/> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/general+motors/">General Motors</a> is sometimes faulted for poisoning demand for <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://green.autoblog.com/category/diesel/">diesel</a> engines in the US. But 30 years later, The General is warming to the idea of consumer-targeted oil burners again. GM President <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/markreuss/">Mark Reuss</a> tells <em><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/12/gm-fundamentally-in-favor-of-expanding-us-diesel-line-up/">TheDetroitBureau.com</a></em> that if he has a say, his company will again sell a bunch of diesel-powered passenger cars in the US.<br/> <br/> "There is, fundamentally, a place for diesel here," Reuss told TDB after Thursday's <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/13/2014-chevrolet-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-debut-all-new-designs-t/">Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra</a> intros. When asked directly about a diesel future for GM, Reuss answered, "more to come."<br/> <br/> Reuss went on to say new technologies are making cleaner-burning diesels that should make meeting US emissions requirements easier, though he cautions they could push prices up beyond what buyers would be willing to pay. An anonymous GM exec says in the story that consumers have shown an interest in diesel and were willing to pay extra for the greater fuel economy – but not enough to cover actual costs of the technology.<br/> <br/> GM's heavy-duty pickups currently offer a diesel engine, but the future of diesel-powered, light-duty cars from GM will likely depend heavily on the market performance of the upcoming <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/22/diesel-chevrolet-cruze-coming-to-u-s-in-2013/">diesel Chevrolet Cruze</a>. If it can hit the mythical 50 mpg mark, it could be a hot enough seller that it triggers new conversations in GM's boardroom about developing other oil-burners for North American consumption. Could the future include diesel versions of GM's light-duty pickups? It would appear that the notion has at least one very powerful champion in Reuss. </div> <div class="lead_gal"> </div> <div class="meta"> <p class="meta_src"><strong>News Source:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/12/gm-fundamentally-in-favor-of-expanding-us-diesel-line-up/">TheDetroitBureau.com</a></p> </div> </div> </article> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.search.aol.com/search?q=report">Report</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/could-michigan-going-right-to-work-status-revitalize-its-auto/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">Could Michigan going "Right To Work" status revitalize its auto production?</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jonathon-ramsey/" title="Browse posts by Jonathon Ramsey" target="_blank">Jonathon Ramsey</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jonathon-ramsey/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 5:30PM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20401850" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/could-michigan-going-right-to-work-status-revitalize-its-auto/" title="Could Michigan going "Right To Work" status revitalize its auto production?">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/could-michigan-going-right-to-work-status-revitalize-its-auto/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: Could Michigan going "Right To Work" status revitalize its auto production?" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20401850">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121211/OEM01/121219971/michigan-governor-signs-right-to-work-bills"><img height="419" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/right-to-work-protest-628.jpg" vspace="4" width="628"/></a><br/> <br/> The Midwest has lately been at the center of battles between unions and the politicians contesting them, and the union side hasn't been doing so well. Michigan is the latest rust-belt state to lob a legislative grenade into union ranks, the state governor signing two right-to-work bills that prohibit mandatory union dues in the state's workplaces.<br/> <br/> Some context: This isn't like <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/01/indiana-going-right-to-work-after-vw-kiss-off/">Indiana</a> or Wisconsin, two other nearby states that have recently waged government vs. union battles (unions lost in both states), Michigan is a marquee union haven. It is the birthplace of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/uaw/">United Auto Workers</a>, the richest union in the nation, and has ties to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters that still make front page news. It has the fifth-highest union membership of any state, but it has the greatest number of union members by percentage of the population. And as for that fifth-placed membership placing, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.t05.htm">according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>, in 2011 the states ahead of Michigan were New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington.<br/> <br/> Reaction from union representatives and supporters has, naturally, been damning. More than 12,000 people from Michigan and surrounding states marched outside the state Capitol, the Teamsters president called the bill "shameful" and "divisive," and 260 teachers – members of another powerful union – called in sick on the say of the vote.<br/> <br/> Reaction from outside the unions has been mixed: The hope is that the legislation will give Michigan a better chance to compete for corporate dollars now that the specter of compulsory unionization has been removed. But it doesn't change existing union contracts – the current UAW labor agreement with the Big Three expires in 2015 – and it doesn't stop attempts to unionize. Michigan also has other issues like its tax on manufacturing equipment that make it an expensive place to do business. No one is expecting cash to suddenly be funneled back into Michigan in ways it hasn't been for decades, and it will take a few years to gauge the results. The narrative, rather, seems to be more about the future of unions and the momentum turning even more forcefully against them, as opposed to a sudden revival of Michigan's fortunes because of the legislation. </div> <div class="lead_gal"> </div> <div class="meta"> <p class="meta_src"><strong>News Source:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/us-righttowork-autos-idUSBRE8BB03420121212">Reuters</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121211/OEM01/121219971/michigan-governor-signs-right-to-work-bills">Automotive News - sub. req.</a></p> <p class="meta_img"><strong>Image Credit:</strong> Bill Pugliano / Getty</p> </div> </div> </article> <div class="ad" id="ad_adverpost"></div><script type="text/javascript">htmlAdWH("93310219","630","233","text","ad_adverpost");</script> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/">Video</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">Brazilian woman destroys cheating husband's car in public</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/george-kennedy/" title="Browse posts by George Kennedy" target="_blank">George Kennedy</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/george-kennedy/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 4:58PM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20402401" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/" title="Brazilian woman destroys cheating husband's car in public">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: Brazilian woman destroys cheating husband\'s car in public" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20402401">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/#continued"><img height="368" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/aftermath-628.jpg" vspace="4" width="628"/></a><br/> <br/> It's a tale as old as time. Boy meet girl... boy cheats on girl... girl goes to town on boy's car with a hammer. Wait, what?<br/> <br/> Okay, maybe not the most orthodox of love stories, but according to the poster of this <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/13/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/#continued">video</a>, it's exactly what happened in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week. The description claims that the fiery redhead was enraged by her husband's apparent infidelity, leading her to take out her frustrations on what looks like a '90s fifth-generation <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/honda/accord/">Honda Accord</a>.<br/> <br/> She wailed on the defenseless <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/honda/">Honda</a> with a hammer, hitting the hood, windshield and completely destroying the rear window as many looked on in a mix of curiosity and amusement. At no time did anyone intervene or try to calm the woman down, but she was, after all, wielding a hammer. When enough damage had been done, the scorned lover picked up her bag and strutted off to the sound of applause and whistling. Check out the (admittedly shaky and grainy) <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/#continued">video</a> of the destruction, and let it serve as a warning to all cheaters out there – hell still hath no fury like a woman scorned. </div> <div class="readmore"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/brazilian-woman-destroys-cheating-husbands-car-in-public/#continued"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></div> <div class="lead_gal"> </div> <div class="meta"> <p class="meta_src"><strong>News Source:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-RpTEY641o">YouTube</a></p> </div> </div> </article><div id="asl_top" class="main_asl_left"> <script type="text/javascript">adsonar_placementId=1568378;adsonar_pid=2448768;adsonar_ps=-1;adsonar_zw=606;adsonar_zh=160;adsonar_jv='ads.tw.adsonar.com';</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637js_/http://js.adsonar.com/js/tw_dfp_adsonar.js"></script> </div> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/">Recalls</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/lamborghini-recalls-aventador-over-headlamp-problem/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">Lamborghini recalls Aventador over headlamp problem</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jonathon-ramsey/" title="Browse posts by Jonathon Ramsey" target="_blank">Jonathon Ramsey</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jonathon-ramsey/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 4:33PM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20403364" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/lamborghini-recalls-aventador-over-headlamp-problem/" title="Lamborghini recalls Aventador over headlamp problem">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/lamborghini-recalls-aventador-over-headlamp-problem/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: Lamborghini recalls Aventador over headlamp problem" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20403364">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4-first-drive/#photo-4096947" target="_blank"><img alt="2012 Lamborghini Aventador - front three-quarter view against green wall" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/aventadorrecall.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; width: 628px; height: 417px; "/></a><br/> <br/> The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.com/tag/nhtsa">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a> has issued a bulletin over a recall for up to 144 examples of the 2012 <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.com/lamborghini/aventador">Lamborghini Aventador</a> here in the States. The affected models, built from July 15, 2011 to April 20, 2012 have headlights that apparently don't conform to US federal motor vehicle safety standards. The lamps can be aimed horizontally but not vertically, which can reduce their usefulness for the driver and blind oncoming traffic if aimed improperly.<br/> <br/> Lamborghini is expected to begin notifying affected owners next week, at which time they can take their Aventadors to their dealers for a fix free of charge. The complete bulletin from NHTSA is <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/lamborghini-recalls-aventador-over-headlamp-problem/#continued">below</a>. </div> <div class="readmore"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/lamborghini-recalls-aventador-over-headlamp-problem/#continued"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></div> <div class="lead_gal"> <div class="post-gallery"> <h6><span class="header">Related Gallery</span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4-first-drive/" target="_blank">2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4: First Drive</a></h6><div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-lamborghini-aventador-lp700-4-first-drive/#photo-4096870/" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" 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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/audi/">Audi</a> is hard at work on a new diesel-electric supercar. <em>Auto Express</em><em> </em>reports <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/wolfgang durheimer/">Wolfgang Durheimer</a>, head of technical development for the company, is planning a road vehicle that will make the most of the lessons learned from the automaker's <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/24 hours of le mans/">24 Hours of Le Mans</a> efforts. Durheimer says the supercar will be very different from the current <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/audi/r8/">R8</a> and will offer buyers state-of-the-art technology. Specifically, the as-yet-unnamed model will be able to best the current <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/mclaren p1/">McLaren P1</a> around a race track. Details are, of course, scarce, though the company's recent past could point to what we can expect to see from such a machine.<br/> <br/> The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/07/all-torque-no-action-audi-reportedly-cancels-r8-tdi/">Audi R8 TDI LeMans Concept</a> from the 2008 <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/detroit auto show/">Detroit Auto Show</a> promised the world an R8 with a V12 TDI diesel behind the front seats. With 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, the machine would undoubtedly have been a blast to drive, but Audi shuttered any thought of a production model a year later. 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2012 AOL</p> </div> </div> </article> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.search.aol.com/search?q=report">Report</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-f-150-to-counter-new-gm-pickups-with-3-mpg-improvement/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">Ford F-150 to counter new GM pickups with 3-mpg improvement</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jeffrey-n-ross/" title="Browse posts by Jeffrey N. 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On top of boasting horsepower or towing capacity figures, it seems the next generation of pickup trucks will also be getting pretty serious about fuel economy. With <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/gm/">General Motors</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ram/">Ram</a> recently unveiling their latest pickups, <em>Automotive News</em> is reporting that <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/">Ford</a> is working on the next-generation <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-150/">F-150</a>, which is expected to include a lighter curb weight and higher fuel economy.<br/> <br/> Reports of Ford <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/27/will-ford-turn-to-aluminum-for-body-of-next-f-150-maybe/">cutting weight and using aluminum to do so</a> on the next F-150 aren't new, but the AN article is finally putting a possible target fuel economy to go along with the expected 700- to 750-pound weight reduction. Currently, the F-150 with <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/">EcoBoost</a> delivers the best highway mileage of up to 23 miles per gallon, which is off the pace of the 2013 Ram 1500 that stands as the fuel economy leader (for now) with up to 25 mpg on the highway. But Ford may be looking at a three-mpg gain on its new truck; official EPA ratings for the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/chevrolet/silverado/">2014 Chevrolet Silverado</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/gmc/sierra/">2014 GMC Sierra</a> have not been released yet.<br/> <br/> The article also mentions small-displacement (2.9 liters) engines and a shared <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/toyota/">Toyota</a> hybrid technology, but it isn't clear if either would be used in the 2016 F-150. 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href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">2013 Subaru WRX Special Edition</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/michael-harley/" title="Browse posts by Michael Harley" target="_blank">Michael Harley</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/michael-harley/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 3:00PM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20400148" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/" title="2013 Subaru WRX Special Edition">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: 2013 Subaru WRX Special Edition" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20400148">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-subaru-wrx-special-edition/" target="_blank"><img height="417" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/wrxlead-628.jpg" vspace="4" width="628"/></a><br/> <br/> Two months ago, I was carving pumpkins in a canyon – last week I was carving canyons in a pumpkin. I genuinely prefer the latter.<br/> <br/> It's hard to miss the 2013 <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">Subaru WRX</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/30/subaru-wrx-and-wrx-sti-special-editions-hit-sema-just-in-time-fo/">Special Edition</a>. The twins (the automaker is offering the package on both the WRX and its higher-performing <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru/wrx/">STI</a> sibling – just 300 copies in total) arrive in Tangerine Orange paint with Jet Black wheels, black exterior mirrors and black front fender badges. The purely cosmetic upgrades are carried inside the cabin with black cloth upholstery contrasted with orange stitching on the seats, doors, shift boot and piping on the floor mats.<br/> <br/> After a day, I completely forgot about the controversial orange paint (you either love or hate its burnt pumpkin color) and focused on the simple joy of driving the rally-inspired <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/subaru">Subaru</a> WRX.<br/> <br/> <strong>Driving Notes</strong><br/> <ul> <li> The turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four is a gem of an engine. It pulls soundly from the low end of the tachometer yet willingly runs to fuel cutoff at redline. Unfortunately, the note coming from the quad exhaust pipes resonates and booms from within the cabin. I liked it, but many of my passengers complained.</li> <li> While the industry has moved to six-speed manual transmissions (as has the STI), few realize just how wonderful a competent five-speed gearbox really is. Despite giving up a bit in acceleration and fuel economy (the 6MT has a lower first gear, and a taller six gear), the 5MT will easily run to 60 miles per hour without a shift to second gear. This also translates to less clutch work around town.</li> <li> During a spirited run up Decker Canyon and Mulholland Highway, Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive kicked serious tail in the corners. It absolutely refused to let go of the pavement, regardless of how much power was going to the wheels.</li> <li> The suspension of the WRX is a bit softer than I expected. While it translated to a much more comfortable highway ride, it came across a too squishy for really hardcore flogging. For upgraded suspension, brakes and a more capable all-wheel drive system, consumers need to look at the STI.</li> <li> The cloth bucket seats are comfortable, supportive during aggressive driving maneuvers and heated. What more can one ask for?</li> <li> The WRX won't let anyone forget its Impreza roots. The cabin appointments are budget-oriented, with no-frills hard plastic on the dashboard and doors, minimal digital instrumentation (no trip computer or fuel distance-to-empty display) and a lackluster audio system (one of the worst I have experienced in years).</li> <li> Keep in mind that Subaru has already replaced its Impreza with an all-new fourth-generation model - the WRX (and STI) are still on the third-generation platform - expect their high-performance replacements to emerge within a year.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="vital_stats" data-jsp="" data-ymm=""> <h4>Vital Stats</h4> <dl> <dt class="engine">Engine:</dt><dd>Turbo 2.5L Flat-Four</dd> <dt class="power">Power:</dt><dd>265 HP / 244 LB-FT</dd> <dt class="trans">Transmission:</dt><dd>5-Speed Manual</dd> </dl> <div class="research_url"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autos.aol.com/cars-Subaru-WRX-2013-Base__4dr_All_wheel_Drive_Hatchback/overview/">Research This Car »</a></div> </div> <div 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The current agreement for <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/">Chrysler</a> to build the Routan in Windsor, Ontario lasts through 2014, but <em>Automotive News</em> is reporting that VW might be looking to renegotiate the deal early next year.<br/> <br/> Aside from any of the political issues going on between the two automakers, the truth of the matter is that the Routan just isn't selling well. So far this year, VW has sold just 9,923 units of the badge-engineered minivan, down 17 percent from last year. Almost all of the other entrants in the segment have enjoyed double-digit sales increases this year including the Chrysler trio of vans (<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/grand+caravan/">Dodge Grand Caravan</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/chrysler/town+and+country/">Chrysler Town and Country</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ram/">Ram</a> C/V), <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/honda/odyssey/">Honda Odyssey</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/nissan/quest/">Nissan Quest</a>. Overall, the Grand Caravan remains the top-selling minivan through November with 127,308 units sold, and Chrysler as a whole continues to dominate the segment it created with total minivan sales of 236,195 across its <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/dodge/">Dodge</a>, Chrysler and Ram brands.<br/> <br/> To make matters even worse for the Routan, the minivan market is about to add another (admittedly left-field) competitor into the mix when <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/">Ford</a> returns to the segment with the long-wheelbase <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/13/2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-brings-minivans-back-to-the-blue/">2014 Transit Connect</a>. </div> <div class="lead_gal"> </div> <div class="meta"> <p class="meta_src"><strong>News Source:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121213/COPY01/312139845/vw-negotiates-with-chrysler-on-minivan-future-as-output-pauses">Automotive News - sub. req.</a></p> <p class="meta_img"><strong>Image Credit:</strong> Volkswagen</p> </div> </div> </article> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.search.aol.com/search?q=official">Official</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/george-kennedy/" title="Browse posts by George Kennedy" target="_blank">George Kennedy</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/george-kennedy/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 2:02PM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20403539" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/" title="Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20403539">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-ford-transit-connect-van-live/" target="_blank"><img height="410" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/001-2014-ford-transit-connect-van-live628opt.jpg" vspace="4" width="628"/></a><br/> <br/> We recently showed you the updated <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/29/2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-la-2012/">Ford Transit Connect Wagon</a> in all its refreshed glory. Well here is the new <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/transit+connect/">2014 Transit Connect</a> (note the lack of "Wagon" in name, for its commercially minded purpose), and it's the small <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/">Ford</a> van of choice for your tougher jobs. Ford says this van is ideally suited for small businesses and fleets looking to prioritize fuel economy. Two gasoline-powered four-cylinder engines have been announced, as well as the availability of compressed natural gas-powered mill with the CNG prep package. The base engine is a 2.5-liter DOHC inline-four, while the uprated engine is a 1.6-liter <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/">EcoBoost</a> inline-four. Ford is anticipating 30-plus miles per gallon from the latter. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.<br/> <br/> The Transit Connect comes with all of Ford's latest collection of goodies, including an available 6.5-inch touchscreen with Sync and MyFordTouch, as well as Ford's MyKey programable key system. However, the key feature of the Transit Connect is capability, and this van appears to have it in spades, including a max 1,600-pound payload and over 130 cubic feet of cargo space. When properly equipped, it can also tow up to 2,000 pounds.<br/> <br/> Ford sees global commercial vehicle sales growing by 4.8 million units next year, and wants to capitalize on that by employing its One Ford program. To that end it will be selling the Transit Connect in 66 international markets, making it a truly global vehicle. If your interest has been piqued by the Transit Connect, feel free to read on to the <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/#continued">press release</a> below. </div> <div class="readmore"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/#continued"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></div> <div class="lead_gal"> <div class="post-gallery"> <h6><span class="header">Related Gallery</span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-ford-transit-connect-van-live/" target="_blank">2014 Ford Transit Connect Van: Live</a></h6><div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-ford-transit-connect-van-live/#photo-5501305/" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" 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Ahead of the truck going on sale next fall, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autoblog.com/ford/">Ford</a> dropped most of the details for its new fullsize van, but, as is the case with any vehicle unveiled so far ahead of its release date, pricing, engine power and fuel economy figures were not announced.<br/> <br/> Using the Transit's European styling to its advantage, Ford is actually able to offer more build configurations including two wheelbases, three overall lengths and three roof heights. In base form, the Transit will ride on a 129.9-inch wheel base with an 83.2-inch tall roof, and the biggest version will add almost 20 inches to the wheelbase and almost 30 inches to the roof height. Customers will also be able to choose from folding or sliding side doors and side panels with or without side windows as well as chassis cab and cutaway models.<br/> <br/> Under the hood, the Transit will replace the thirsty V8 and V10 engines from the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/e-series/">E-Series</a> with a trio of smaller engines aimed at improving fuel economy without sacrificing capability. The base engine is the 3.7-liter V6 that is able to run on E85, but Ford also designed it to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquid propane gas (LPG). Optional engines includes the 3.5-liter <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/">EcoBoost</a> V6 and the 3.2-liter <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/myford+touch/">Power Stroke</a> turbo diesel five-cylinder. All engines will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.<br/> <br/> The big advantage the Transit will have is its interior. The high-roof version will be able to provide 80 percent more cargo volume than the E-Series, and for easier loading of cargo, the rear doors are able to swing open a full 270 degrees; all of the cargo versions have been for easy upfitting of shelves, racks or just about anything necessary to make it easier for companies to get the job done. The long-wheelbase passenger model can accommodate up to 15 passengers, and the Transit will be available with <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/myford+touch/">MyFord Touch</a> and navigation displayed on a 6.5-inch touch screen.<br/> <br/> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/would-you-like-your-ford-transit-in-large-xl-or-xxl/#continued">Scroll down</a> for the official press release for Ford's all-new van. </div> <div class="readmore"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/would-you-like-your-ford-transit-in-large-xl-or-xxl/#continued"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></div> <div class="lead_gal"> <div class="post-gallery"> <h6><span class="header">Related Gallery</span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-ford-transit-live/" target="_blank">2014 Ford Transit: Live</a></h6><div> <a 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Odyssey Battery and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/tag/bigfoot/">Bigfoot</a> have teamed up to create what they are claiming to be the world's first electric monster truck.<br/> <br/> EnerSys, parent company of Odyssey Battery, supplied 36 drycell batteries (upgraded versions of a standard car battery) to provide juice to a specially designed motor that produces 350 horsepower and 850 pound-feet of torque – far less than the 1,000+ hp produced by today's average monster truck. Instead of roaring to life, the electric Bigfoot No. 20 quietly whirs around the parking, which in the video makes it sound like a life-sized Power Wheels, before laying waste to a couple of down-and-out Ford Taurus sedans. Like the monster trucks you can see at just about any stadium around the country, this Bigfoot has tires that make crushing cars easy and four-wheel steering for better maneuverability. In all, the truck's 36 batteries add an extra 1,375 pounds, and while the system includes on-board battery chargers, there is no word on how long such a job would take.<br/> <br/> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/13/watch-the-worlds-first-all-electric-monster-truck-quietly-crush/#continued">Scroll down</a> to watch the all-electric <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/ford/f-series+super+duty/">Ford Super Duty</a> Bigfoot become a silent destroyer, just don't expect this truck to be in competition anytime soon as it's just expected to be a display or parade vehicle for the time being. </div> <div class="readmore"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/watch-the-worlds-first-all-electric-monster-truck-quietly-crush/#continued"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></div> <div class="lead_gal"> </div> <div class="meta"> <p class="meta_src"><strong>News Source:</strong> EnerSys, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.bigfoot4x4.com/2012/1113_bf20.html">Bigfoot 4x4, Inc.</a></p> </div> </div> </article> <article class="hnews hentry item post"> <div class="ribbon_wrapper"> <div class="ribbon_front"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/reviews/">Review</a> </div> <div class="ribbon_bottomleft"></div> </div> <h4 class="post-head"> <a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8-review/" class="entry-title" rel="bookmark">2013 Bentley Continental GT V8</a> </h4> <div class="info"> <div class="about"> <p class="byline"> <span class="label">By </span> <span class="author vcard"> <span class="fn"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/john-neff/" title="Browse posts by John Neff" target="_blank">John Neff</a></span> <span class="author-feed"><a href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/john-neff/rss.xml">RSS feed</a></span> </span> </p> <p class="update">Posted Dec 14th 2012 11:57AM</p> </div> <div class="share "> <a name="aol-share" class="aol-share" data-bid="8" data-pid="20402747" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/mailto:yourfriend@email.com&body=http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8-review/" title="2013 Bentley Continental GT V8">Email This</a> </div> <div class="comments"> <span class="cmnt_wrd"></span> <a class="comment-count" href="/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8-review/#aol-comments" title="Add a Comment: 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8" target="_blank"> <span class="comment-count" id="aol-comments-20402747">Add</span> <div class="comment_tab"></div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="post-body"> <div class="entry-content post-content"> <em><big>The Entry Entry-Level Bentley</big></em><br/> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8-review/" target="_blank"><img height="419" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637im_/http://o.aolcdn.com/js/x.gif" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8---03-opt.jpg" vspace="4" width="628"/></a><br/> <br/> I have a friend who once told me that he would never buy the cheapest version of anything. I pressed him about cars and figured he was backed into a corner when I mentioned <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bentley/">Bentley</a>. With only the Continental series of cars – <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bentley/continental+gt/">GT coupe</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bentley/continental+gtc/">GTC convertible</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bentley/continental+flying+spur/">Flying Spur four-door</a> – and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bentley/mulsanne/">Mulsanne</a> sedan on offer, surely this friend of mine would go for something like the Continental GT coupe over the larger, much more expensive Mulsanne. While their base prices are separated by over $100,000, the Continental GT's starting price of $212,600 should still command enough respect from my friend's imaginary – and judgmental – group of country club acquaintances.<br/> <br/> "No way, it's the entry-level Bentley."<br/> <br/> Ouch, though on some level he's correct. Any automaker who offers more than one model technically has an entry-level option. The Continental GT coupe is that car for Bentley, the least expensive ticket that gains you access to the Flying B's party and all the pampering, personalization and performance that entails.<br/> <br/> Well, friend, have I got a car that's <em>not</em> for you. The 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 is the new entry entry-level Bentley that offers less of everything: less weight, lower emissions, fewer horsepower and a smaller price. Indeed, my friend might say that by subtracting four cylinders, Bentley is taking its Continental range downmarket to the point where aspirational millionaires can now rub elbows with self-made billionaires. Oh, the humanity. </div> <div class="readmore"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8-review/#continued"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></div> <div class="vital_stats" data-jsp="" data-ymm=""> <h4>Vital Stats</h4> <dl> <dt class="engine">Engine:</dt><dd>4.0L Twin-Turbo V8</dd> <dt class="power">Power:</dt><dd>500 HP / 487 LB-FT</dd> <dt class="trans">Transmission:</dt><dd>8-Speed Auto</dd> <dt class="msrp">MSRP:</dt><dd>$215,880 (as tested)</dd> </dl> <div class="research_url"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://autos.aol.com/cars-Bentley-Continental+GT-2013-V8__Coupe/overview/">Research This Car »</a></div> </div> <div class="lead_gal"> <div class="post-gallery"> <h6><span class="header">Related Gallery</span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-bentley-continental-gt-v8-review/" target="_blank">2013 Bentley Continental GT V8: 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New cues include the more aggressive front fascia, bulging hood, carbon roof and bigger wheels and brakes. Wild Speed was also kind enough to show images in <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m4-renderings/" target="_blank">a spectrum of shiny colors</a>.<br/> <br/> As for the car's details, the article expects the M4 to be <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/05/next-m3-may-be-lighter-than-expected-with-lots-more-torque/">lighter, faster and more efficient</a> than the current <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121214234637/http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/m3/">M3</a> using a "multi-turbo" inline-six engine producing somewhere around 395 pound-feet of torque. 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