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First Drive: 2013 Lexus GS 450h [w/video]

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Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , Lexus , First Drives , Luxury Lexus’ Best Compromise Yet Ever since the Prius unexpectedly became the Xerox of hybrids and a greenie icon, Toyota has been trying to figure out how to apply the technology to its other models. Its results have been decidedly mixed, nowhere more so than with its luxury lineup. But with the 2013 Lexus GS 450h, Toyota thinks it has finally figured out what a hybrid luxury car should be.

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Official: Daimler increases prices on 2012 Maybach models

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Filed under: Sedan , Maybach , Luxury That Daimler can’t sell enough Maybach superluxury sedans to justify the brand’s existence is the worst-kept secret in the entire automotive industry. The numbers don’t really make a dent in what its competitors sell, and they are but a drop in the bucket of what the company moves as a whole. That’s what’s prompted Daimler to seek out more cost-effective alternatives to the current Maybach line, and what’s reportedly forced them to move to shutter the brand in the near future . So you’d think that the prices on buying a new Maybach would be dropping considerably as a result

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Rumormill: BMW X6 M550d specs supposedly leak, hits 60 mph in under 5 seconds

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Filed under: Performance , Europe , Crossover , BMW , Rumormill When the official source of a rumor calls it a rumor, the grain of salt grows proportionately. But according to the crew at BMWBlog , the recently teased BMW X6 M550d will come packing 381 horsepower and a pavement ripping 545 pound-feet of torque. The news comes courtesy of unnamed sources that say the first diesel from the M division will supposedly pack a tri-turbo, six-cylinder diesel nestled beneath a modified hood. Two versions are rumored to be available: a traditional RWD variant badged the M550D and an all-wheel-drive version that appends the xDrive moniker to the end.

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Autoblog Podcast #258

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Filed under: Podcasts , Coupe , Wagon , Cadillac , Chevrolet , Jaguar , Land Rover , Maybach , Mercedes-Benz , Subaru , Toyota , Volkswagen , Electric , Luxury Toyota FT86 and Subaru BRZ, Chevrolet Volt fires, Maybach done, Jaguar XF Sportbrake, Cadillac diesel Episode #258 of the Autoblog Podcast is here with Chris, Dan and Zach this week. Topics include the Toyota FT-86 and Subaru BRZ coupes, the investigation into Chevrolet Volt fires, Mercedes-Benz winding down Maybach, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake, and the possibility of diesel-powered Cadillacs. Your questions and comments power the end of the ‘cast, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel , thanks for taking the time. We’ve embedded our Q&A module after the jump for you to scroll through and follow along, too.

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Autoblog Podcast #258 goes LIVE at 10PM Eastern

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Filed under: Etc. We’re almost ready to record Episode #258 of the Autoblog Podcast. Check out the topics below and you can join us live via UStream , as well, and we’ve embedded our UStream player after the jump . Thanks for listening! Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #258 Toyota GT-86 Chevrolet Volt crash test fires Maybach dead Jaguar XF Sportbrake Cadillac diesel coming

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Autoblog Podcast #258 goes LIVE at 10PM Eastern

Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #258 LIVE

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Filed under: Hybrid , Etc. , Safety , Cadillac , Chevrolet , Jaguar , Maybach , Mercedes-Benz , Toyota , Electric , Luxury We record Episode #258 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and you can drop us your questions via our Q&A module below. Check out our discussion topics or chime in to help determine what else the crew chats about this evening. Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to our UStream (audio only) channel at 10:00 PM Eastern tonight

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