Inside Line: Spy Photos – Audi S7 Arrives at the ‘Ring’ Earlier this week we showed you spy video of the upcoming Audi A7. Now it appears as though the engineers from Audi have turned their attention to the high-powered S7. The wheel and brakes alone are enough to confirm that this is an S7, but there’s a set of quad tailpipes out back just in case you’re not convinced. Unconfirmed reports suggest this vehicle will get Audi’s new 4.0-liter V8 along with the eight-speed transmission that’s finding its way into most of the company’s lineup. Full...

The New York Times: Many Hopes Ride on Makeover of the Grand Cherokee With little new to attract shoppers, sales have been dismal, even as competitors’ dealerships have grown busier, and questions about Chrysler’s long-term viability have lingered. The introduction of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the fourth generation of what was one of the most popular and widely recognized models during the sport utility vehicle boom, is meant to change that. Full Story… mlive.com: Does Ford Have a Winner with Upcoming Fiesta? Ford has announced profits during the first quarter, on the heels of General...

Engine: 5.2-liter FSI® DOHC 40-valve V10 Horsepower: 525 @ 6,400 rpm Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec Standing 1/4-mile: 11.8 sec @ 119.5 mph EPA MPG: 12 city / 20 highway The Audi R8 5.2 is a 5.2-liter V10 sports car producing 525 horsepower; capable of going from zero to sixty in just 3.7 seconds. The R8 5.2 engine is spark-ignited with FSI® direct injection, 4-valve per cylinder, dual overhead cam, which offers up 391 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 RPM. This V10 FSI® engine is described as a brute-power masterpiece of engineering art. Standard exterior features with the R8 5.2...

Examiner.com: Chrysler to Recall 2010 Challengers, 40,000 Vehicles Total This recall affects the 2010 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Ram pickup along with the 2010 Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The issue seems to be that the locking device in the ignition cylinder that prevents you from removing the key until the car is shifted into Park may not function properly, allowing the driver to remove the key without the car safely in park. Full Story… The New York Times: Honda Delays the Next Civic Honda revealed at the Tokyo auto show in October that the the next...

Engine: 5.2-liter FSI® DOHC 40-valve V10 Horsepower: 435 @ 6,800 rpm Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 3,000 – 4,000 rpm Zero to 60 mph: 5.1 sec Standing 1/4-mile: 13.8 sec @ 103 mph EPA MPG: 14 city / 19 highway The 2010 Audi S6 is a four door luxury sedan that does an excellent job of combining style and performance. Power is derived from the car’s V10 5.2-liter engine which produces 435 horsepower. The S6 is equipped with a six-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission, Quattro® all wheel drive, and S sport tuning. Additional performance features include electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD),...