After 10 years on the market, Scion is at a crossroads as to whether it should built more expensive cars for an emerging market segment. After 10 years on the market, the Scion brand has been a mixed bag of results for parent company Toyota. Aside from the recently launched FR-S, there hasn�t been a single Scion model that you could call a genuine success. The tC was just refreshed, but it�s still unexciting, and others like the xB, xD and iQ are often the butt of jokes. So what�s Scion to do? According to Jim Lentz, Toyota�s North American CEO and served as VP of Scion when it first launched, one of the options being considered is to move Scion upmarket.
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A Chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the C7 Stingray. Although it just had its official debut this past January at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2014 Corvette Stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the C8 Corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within GM�s Detroit headquarters have confirmed that the C7�s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous Corvette generations. So what�s the reason for such a major decision such as this? 
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In a bid to launch an affordable entry-level brand of its own, Daimler is reportedly set to revive Plymouth in the US market. In a highly unusual move, Daimler is reportedly in the final stages of firming up plans to formally revive the old Plymouth brand in an attempt to capture a greater chunk of the US car market. The idea is to make Plymouth an entry-level brand for Mercedes as it strives to aggressively expand its North American sales operation. But perhaps the biggest question is why Plymouth? Aside from the historical and familiar name, the answer is apparently in the fine print of its former relationship with Chrysler. 
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Looking to do something drastically different from the rest, Koenigsegg has apparently been developing the first-ever super ute. Swedish supercar-maker Koenigsegg may be known for models like the CCX and Agera, but reports indicate that it has been quietly working on a new project over the past year. Details are just starting to leak out thanks to overseas sources as it appears Koenigsegg plans to launch the first-ever super ute. Company founder Christian Von Koenigsegg is know to be a longtime fan of the Chevrolet El Camino and Ford Ranchero, and the idea of doing something entirely new was something he simply couldn�t pass up. 
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When chilling on the moon, space tourists will want something to cruise around in. Tesla thinks it has the answer. Tesla founder Elon Musk is no average businessman. Having created the first genuinely cool EV in the Tesla Roadster and following up with the Model S, the real-life Tony Stark is now looking to synergize the work done by his commercial spaceflight company SpaceX to create the world�s first space car. This may sound like a far-fetched enterprise, but remember this is a man who has silenced critics by successfully sending two rockets into space, with the latest launch to resupply the International Space Station, occurring just weeks ago. 
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Teaser image of veiled Ghibli surfaces as Maserati prepares for the Shanghai Auto Show. Later this month, Maserati is expected to unveil its new Ghibli at the Shanghai Auto Show. But while we wait for that to happen, a solitary teaser shot of a veiled car has found its way onto the internet. What we can see from the image is that the Ghibli will be characterized by a long hood (like the GranTurimso but longer than the Quattroporte�s) and a fastback roof similar to the original Ghibli, which was a two-door coupe while the new model is expected to take a four-door coupe form. 
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A power boost and new wheels transforms blacked-out C63 AMG. German aftermarket firm KTW Tuning has unveiled its latest project based on the C63 AMG coupe, which it has cranked up to deliver 525 hp, up from the 451 hp the stock 6.3-liter V8 churns out. The tuner removed the speed limiter, enabling the C63 AMG to max out at over 190 mph, and the high-performance coupe was also completely blacked-out, including its new sports grille and 20-inch alloys. KTW Tuning rounded off the package by tinting the rear and side windows. The complete package is priced at 6,599 euros. 
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A Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera tricked out to over 1,000 hp gives beautiful brunette a quick thrill. At a recent Ride2Revive event, children with life-threatening diseases were treated to an adrenaline-filled day at the Sun Life Stadium in Florida, taking rides in a host of awesome exotic cars. One such ride was an awesome orange Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera tricked out to 1,000 horsepower. After the kids enjoyed being scared out their wits in this and other similarly souped-up supercars, it was over to a sexy doll by the name of Maria to spend time in the passenger seat. Given her priceless reaction to being shot across the tarmac at lightning speed, we�re sure the kids would have perked up at the sight of the brunette bombshell just as much as we were. 
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Germany seems intent on flooding the American market with diesel as BMW steps up to the oil-drenched plate. Short of pickups and full-size utility vans, there aren�t a lot of diesel vehicles available in the US. But the vast majority of those oil-burners sold Stateside come from the Germans: Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes all offer diesel models. Even Porsche can hook you up with a diesel Cayenne. BMW has been limited largely to the X5, but is launching a new diesel offensive from its US dealerships. BMW unveiled the 328d in New York last week, but that�s only the first in what it's calling "the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US". 
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An all-new body kit has been created for the 997-generation Porsche 911. LA-based Mercedes and Porsche tuner Misha Designs has introduced its latest program based on the 997 Porsche 911. Dubbed the GTM2, the aftermarket package consists of an all-new body kit that adds some width and added aggression to the previous-gen 911. The full body kit includes a new front bumper, restyled hood, side skirts and a fresh rear bumper with diffuser. There�s also a choice of three different spoilers including the brand new ducktail wing the company revealed at the beginning of the year. 
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South Korean automaker presents its latest SUV concept in its home-market auto show. Hyundai (and its kid sister Kia) may be the first automaker to come to mind when you think of South Korea, but the Asian country has a few more carmakers on hand: GM�s Daewoo subsidiary, Renault�s joint venture with Samsung, and of course SsangYong. Who could forget SsangYong. Korea�s other, other automaker is known primarily for bargain-basement SUVs with about as much appeal as a bowl full of Brussels sprouts. But it�s on a campaign to reinvent itself, showing a succession of concept SUVs. And this is the latest. 
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Suzuki gears up for the Shanghai Motor Show with a new c-segment sedan concept. With the New York Auto Show behind us and the Seoul Motor Show wrapping up, the next major car show on the horizon is set to take place in Shanghai later this month. Among the cars that will be on display at this year�s Shanghai Motor Show will be a Suzuki concept called Authentics. Previewed in this pair of renderings, the show car is said to be sporty and elegant with a "rich and fine curved surface". Sources indicate this could simply be a sedan version of the new SX4, just as there was of the outgoing model. 
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French minivan rides on PSA's new platform to cut weight, reduce carbon footprint and up the tech factor. With images leaking left, right and center, Citroen has released the full skinny on its new minivan, the C4 Picasso. Previewed in concept form by the Technospace last month in Geneva, the new C4 Picasso cuts a more dynamic profile than its precursor and is also much lighter. Based on PSA�s EMP2 architecture that will also underpin the next Peugeot 308 and Opel Zafira (among others), the latest C4 Picasso makes use of lightweight construction materials like aluminum and composites. 
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Jamiroquai front-man travels without moving through the gates at Maranello. But did he place an order for the new LaFerrari while he was there? Many celebrities love their Ferraris: � Eric Clapton, Ralph Lauren, Nick Mason, Nicholas Cage� the list goes on, but few are quite as enthralled with the Prancing Horse as Jay Kay. The Jamiroquai front-man has a Ferrari-heavy collection of some 60 cars and has been known to sample the engine notes of Ferraris on his tracks. He adapted the company�s logo for one of his album covers, and was wearing a Ferrari vest when he set the lap record on Top Gear. 
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The 4 Series four-door coupe will make its public premiere at next year�s Geneva Motor Show. Prototypes of the 4 Series GranCoupe have been spied once more, this time undergoing cold weather testing in northern Sweden. The 4 Series GranCoupe will be a sporty alternative to the 3 Series saloon and form part of a three-model lineup mirroring the 6 Series, which also boasts a coupe, convertible and four-door GranCoupe. Due to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the new model will be rolled out after the coupe debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and the convertible is introduced at the LA Auto Show in November. 
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A Mustang driver crashes into a tree in front of dozens of people at an Easter Sunday car show. His shame will never fade away. An Easter Sunday car show has turned into an embarrassing outing for one Ford Mustang owner in the UK. The driver was pulling out of the parking lot where a Big Breakfast meet was taking place in Malton, England - similar to a Cars & Coffee event you'd find in the US. He began to accelerate as he was rolling down with the street with the other cars but somehow lost control of the car and proceeded to smash directly into a tree. Just how he managed to pull such an idiotic move is beyond us, but there are a few clues. From what we can tell in this video, there appeared to be a police van driving towards the Mustang, so it�s possible the driver suddenly hit the brakes a little too hard. Whatever the exact cause of the accident, things were made even worse by having a large audience on hand to witness the whole thing. 
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Custom classic given a 1930�s gangster makeover and fitted with a LS-1 Vette engine. This incredible looking 1963 Buick Riviera makes a change from all those Geneva debuts and garish SUVs. Custom-made by Fesler for Tony Diaz, the co-founder of toy maker Ronin Syndicate, the instruction was to create sinister looking car with a 1930�s gangster vibe. No part of the Riviera has been left untouched. It features custom vertical headlights, shaved door handles, LED strip taillights, 20-inch Fesler deep-dish alloys, and an awesome flat-black paint job. 
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Will these videos ever get old? Only if the girls do. We�ve been privy to plenty of videos combining well-formed females and brutally-fast vehicles over the years, and the latest installment combines one of the most bountiful brunettes ever to star in such productions as well as an awesome modified Chevrolet Silverado. Her name is Jelacy - that has to be a stage name, surely - and the tuned truck has over 1,000 horsepower at its disposal and the capacity to send the top-heavy model in her zip-up suit bouncing all over the cabin. The video comes courtesy of That Racing Channel, who we applaud for their efforts. Keep up the good work guys. 
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Despite its Bauhaus-inspired looks, the first-generation Audi TT fell short performance wise against its fellow German competitors. To be fair to the Audi TT, it has come a long way, and the TT RS is definitely a sports car. But the first generation model was never mentioned in the same breath as the Porsche Boxster. This sort of thing happens sometimes; a good car will have a previous generation or bare-bones trim level that its maker has a very difficult time distancing the better versions from, such is the TT. Starting in the early Nineties, several different German brands set to work building small and reasonably inexpensive sports cars. 
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