BMW USED CARS

Huge news at Mercedes-Benz: Engineers from its AMG performance-car offshoot are developing a plug-in electric version of the upcoming SLS supercar as part of a broad-based efficiency program to place the automaker at the leading edge of socially acceptable performance-car motoring.

Tentatively planned for production in 2015, the new zero-emission supercar draws heavily on the production version of the yet-to-be-fully-revealed SLS scheduled to get its first public outing at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept. 15.

Remarkably, given the scope of the project, the SLS eDrive is planned to be offered with the same lightweight aluminum body as the production version of the SLS, complete with its signature gullwing style doors.

Honda is growing its hybrid lineup with the addition of the CR-Z coupe and a hybrid version of the Fit.

The Japanese automaker on Monday said that the sporty CR-Z, which has been shown as a concept, will go on sale in Japan next February.

Jaguar XJ sedan revealed, reaches U.S. showrooms in December.

With entertainer Jay Leno acting as host, Jaguar has taken all of the cloaks off the redesigned XJ sedan.
Jaguar said the new XJ will go on sale in the United States in December and will carry a base price of $72,500, including shipping charges.

The new XJ will be sold in standard- and long-wheelbase versions. Under the hood will be a 5.0-liter V8, in normally aspirated and supercharged variants.

Enjoy the photos, and the U.S.-specific press release. proudly revealed the all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ last week in London. The iconic XJ offers a seductive mix of striking design and robust performance made possible by Jaguar's aerospace-inspired lightweight aluminum body technology. The all-new Jaguar XJ will go on sale in December 2009, with a starting price of $72,500 MSRP. It is available to order today for delivery in early 2010.

Look for new-car buyers to keep their rides longer, AutoPacific reports. Shown is the 2010 Ford Fusion.

In another chilling sign that auto sales are likely to remain stalled, a new study finds that Americans intend to keep their cars longer, indicating a general concern about the industry and the overall economy.

The number of new-car buyers planning to keep their rides more than four years has risen to 59 percent, according to a study released Tuesday by California marketing research firm AutoPacific. That's an increase from last year, when about 45 percent of new buyers intended to wait more than four years for their next purchase, and it's up from 2005's tally of 46 percent.

Audi traces its roots to the dawn of the auto industry, and today, the iconic company known by four intertwined rings celebrates its 100th anniversary.

From humble beginnings to its lofty status as an international powerhouse, has been at the forefront of technological development and crafting luxury. Along the way, it's gone by different names including Auto Union AG survived two world wars and forged entry into crucial new markets such as the United States.