In Europe it is known as the Opel Insignia, but for the North American market General Motors decided to revive a name first used back in 1973: Regal. Sales of the new Buick Regal sport sedan will begin in the second quarter of 2010, and its main competitors will be the Japanese Acura TSX and Swedish Volvo S60.

The 2011 Regal will be offered only in the CXL trim (additional ones will be added for the 2012 model year). The Regal CXL will be offered standard with a 2.4 Liter Ecotec direct injected four cylinder engine that delivers a maximum output of 182 HP, however a 2.0 Liter direct gasoline injected turbocharged Ecotec cranking out 220 HP will be offered as an option. Both engines will come mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with driver-shift control.

There is nothing much to say about the new Regal’s design, anyone can recognize the Insignia underneath the Buick badge. With its aggressive styling and tailored applications of Buick’s signature design cues, such as the waterfall grill, select use of chrome trim and superior fit and finish of the exterior panels. While the interior consists of all the latest technologies to keep it up to date in the 21st century: navigation, Harmon Kardon sound system, internal flash drive (1GB), hard drive with 10GB for music and USB port.

Updated 01/21/10: Buick announced today prices for the 2010 Regal. Prices start at $26,995 for the premium CXL model and at $29,495 for the CXL turbo model (including a $750 destination charge). Regal production for sale in the U.S. and Canada begins late Q1 2010 in Russelsheim, Germany, with vehicles expected to start arriving at dealerships in Q2 2010.

Full details in the press release after the jump.

Buick Regal originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 January 2010 04:00 EST.

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www.roadfly.com – Charlie Romero tests the all new Infiniti M56 S sport sedan as it crushes the competition with a 0-60 time of 4.95 seconds. The new 5.6 liter VVEL V8 delivers 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque via a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Subaru unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the Impreza XV crossover. Based on the Impreza 5-door model, the new Impreza XV features a totally redesigned chassis offering a class-exceeding ride performance. The crossover will be offered in two versions: 2.0R and 2.0D.

The car’s exterior is defined by an exclusively designed grill and bumper, a specially designed thicker rear spoiler and roof rails. The interior is also changed compared to a standard Impreza: the information gauge, audio, and navigation system are laid out along the top of the centre panel, there are bucket seats in two-tone color, audio control satellite switches and Bluetooth hands-free switches on the steering wheel.

The 2,0 liter gasoline engine will deliver a total of 150 hp and 196 NM of torque, while the diesel one delivers 150 HP and an impressive 350 NM. The two engines can be combined to a 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. All version will be available with S-AWD (Symmetrical All Wheel Drive System) system.

Press release after the jump.

Subaru Impreza XV originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 07:56 EST.

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Bufori unveiled the Geneva luxury sedan today at the Geneva Motor Show. The company decided to name the car “Geneva” as an honour to the city it was launched in. Production is scheduled to start in June 2010 with the first units delivered before year end.

The Bufori Geneva powered by a 6.1Lt V8 engine with hemispherical cylinders and produces a generous 430hp and 569Nm of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels via an adaptive automatic transmission and limited slip differential. The car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 6 seconds, while top speed goes up to 160mph. The company is also offering a supercharger version that delivers a total of 560hp and 690Nm of torque.

The luxury sedan combines classic design elements such as the long running boards with noticeably modern styling cues such as elegantly integrated bi-xenon headlamps and LED rear lights.

Press release after the jump.

Bufori Geneva originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 10:44 EST.

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Lancia will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show a special edition Delta. It will be equipped with a 1.6 Multijet 120 HP engine with standard DPF as well as Selectronic automatic transmission. Set apart by a two-tone body (white with matt black roof) and by Frau leather interior, this model comes with the characteristic back seat, to date an exclusive of the Executive version. From today even the Gold and Platinum versions of the Lancia Delta come with these cosy and comfortable seats that provide the same comfort as an armchair in business class on an intercontinental flight, besides having a reclining backrest to create lots of legroom, a comfortable feature on long trips. This exclusive treatment at the rear of the Lancia Delta makes it a real modern alternative to bigger, heavier, more expensive sedans with higher fuel consumption levels.

Lancia Delta Serie Speciale originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 27 February 2010 12:57 EST.

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After the 7-Series ActiveHybrid and X6 ActiveHybrid, the Bavarian company will also bring the 5 Series ActiveHybrid. The concept will make its world debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show.

The concept’s drive system combines a 300 hp straight-six gasoline engine (by comparison, both 7-Series and X6 Active Hybrid are using a V8 engine) with TwinPower Turbo technology, eight-speed automatic transmission, and electric drive that develops a total of 40 KW. In city driving the concept allows an all-electric, zero-emission motoring.

The concept features a new monitoring navigation route system that allows the concept to adjust its operating strategy not just to current, but also to upcoming driving conditions. To analyze driving conditions up front, the system uses data provided by engine and chassis management as well as the sensors in the driver assistance systems on board the car.

Press release after the jump.

BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 26 February 2010 07:51 EST.

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The all-new flagship from Lexus boasts a 380 HP V8 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Watch the video as Alex covers some notable features of the 2007 Lexus LS 460 brought to you by www.carreview.com

FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS CHECK OUT: www.kbb.com Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept Car. Part 2 of 2 This Kizashi 3 concept unveiled by Suzuki at the 2008 New York Auto Show was the, you guessed it, third Kizashi shown in a span of just six months. The first was shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2007 and the second made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Show a couple months after. Suzuki says this rendition is the closest to production and mostly clearly conveys the direction in which the sport sedan is headed. Kizashi number three boasts a 300-horsepower V6 connected to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. A Kizashi-inspired production model is set to arrive by 2010, according to the automaker. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.

Cadillac is getting serious about the European market, and that’s evident with the new 2010 CTS Sport Wagon. While wagons have not always been the preference for North American customers, the extra space finds favor with European customers. The wagon was a natural evolution for Cadillac considering the CTS was designed to compete with sedans from Germany such as the Audi A4 and the BMW 3-Series. The more aggressive lines suggest that the CTS Sport Wagon is going after A4 Avant customers.

The base engine in North America will be the 3.6-liter 263 horsepower V-6. Optional will be a the 3.6-liter with added direct injection, which increases output to 304 horsepower. There is also a 2.9-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine option making 250 horsepower for the European and Asian markets. The gas engine V-6 Sport Wagon’s fuel economy is expected to be similar to the peak rating of the sedan’s 26 mpg highway rating. All will be available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission as well as all-wheel drive.

Full details in the press release after the jump.

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 20 February 2010 14:30 EST.

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