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2010

A look at the Next-Gen Infiniti QX SUV

by Import RPM on February 15, 2010

The all-new Nissan Patrol recently made its official debut in Abu Dhabi. While many in the US may have never heard of the Nissan Patrol full-size SUV before, it will likely make its way here as the next generation Infinti QX and/or Nissan Armada. Perhaps borrowing styling cues from the equally large and rugged 2010 [...]

Mazda Announces 20th Anniversary MX-5

by Import RPM on February 2, 2010

Following Nissan’s lead with the introduction of the 40th Anniversary Nissan 370Z, Mazda will also be launching a special edition MX-5 Miata to celebrate the car’s 20th anniversary. The new MX-5 will make its debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. This model will be extremely rare with production limited to only 2,000 units, [...]

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo in Action

by Import RPM on January 30, 2010

The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo finally has arrived in showrooms across the country this week. This latest generation combines timeless styling with some of the most advanced technology of any sports car in its class. With a base price of $132,800, the 2010 911 Turbo isn’t for everyone, but considering this car’s incredible performance, it’s [...]

Acura TSX Hybrid Coming in 2011

by Import RPM on January 23, 2010

The Acura TSX is one of our favorite import sports sedans. Although it lacks the sportiness of the BMW 3 series or the luxury of the Lexus IS, the TSX does offer a balance of performance, technology, and more importantly value. In addition to this unique combination of attractive qualities, the 2010 Acura TSX is [...]

2010 Audi A3 TDI Wins Green Car Award

by Import RPM on December 13, 2009

For the second year in a row, the Green Car of the Year award, presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has gone to a diesel-powered car from the Volkswagen Group. This year the winner was the 2010 Audi A3 TDI. For its balance of strong fuel economy, low emissions, luxurious accommodations, and sleek styling, [...]

Mitsubishi RVR Crossover Coming Soon

by Import RPM on December 3, 2009

It’s not too often that we discuss Mitsubishi. Sadly, that’s because not much happens at Mitsubishi. The automaker has struggled in the U.S. market in recent years, with the Lancer being their only really competitive product offering. But Mitsubishi remains committed to the U.S. marketing nonetheless, we believe they’ll see some success soon since since [...]

2011 Audi A8 Revealed

by Import RPM on November 30, 2009

After several weeks of waiting, the 2011 Audi A8 sedan was finally unveiled in Miami, showing a new exterior design, innovative technology, and advanced engines that deliver both power and efficiency. Said to be the sportiest sedan in its segment, the all-new A8 features a new 4.2-liter FSI direct injection V8 producing 372 horsepower and [...]

All-New 2011 Audi A8 Debuts Tomorrow

by Import RPM on November 29, 2009

Although the Los Angeles Auto Show and its multitude of new car debuts is now just a few days away, there will actually be one important debut even sooner. Tomorrow, November 30, the all-new 2011 Audi A8 sedan is set to be unveiled at Design Miami 2009 at the Art Basel Miami Beach. The event [...]

Doubt Surrounds the Nissan Qazana

by Import RPM on November 27, 2009

Nissan insiders are apparently admitting that the reactions to the upcoming Nissan Qazana SUV have been quite polarizing. The production version is due to arrive in October of 2010 and it is said to mark a new design direction for Nissan. The automaker has taken the Nissan Qazana to events such as the Geneva Motor [...]

2010 BMW 5 Series GT Pricing Released

by Import RPM on November 19, 2009

Official pricing for the 2010 BMW 550i GT will begin from $64,725. Power is delivered via a 400 horsepower 4.4-liter V8 which is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Zero to 60 mph time is said to be 5.4 seconds, but with a steep price tag and a love-it-or-hate-it design, the power may not be [...]