Subaru Launches Custom Performance Cars at 2011 SEMA Show

US Debut of Record Setting Isle of Man WRX STI^™

2011 Rally America Champion David Higgins' WRX STI

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 28, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has teamed with its motorsports partners, tuners and enthusiasts to showcase the latest Subaru Genuine Parts and Subaru Performance Tuning Accessories at the 2011 SEMA show. Subaru will also display the record-setting WRX STI, which set an average speed record of 115.356 MPH around the historic Snaefell Mountain Course this past June at the Isle of Man TT Race. The SEMA show will run November 1-4 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Vehicles to be displayed include:

• Mark Higgins' Isle of Man fastest production car lap WRX STI
• SRT USA Driver David Higgins' Rally America Championship WRX STI
• Subaru Performance Tuning 2012 WRX STI 4-door
• KICKER® Audio 2012 WRX STI 5-door
• Subaru 2012 Impreza Sport 5-door accessory vehicle
• Subaru 2012 Impreza 4-door accessory vehicle
• Subaru 1986 XT Drive Magazine restoration project car

"SEMA continues to command the attention of the aftermarket tuning world and is the perfect place to showcase our latest SPT parts," said Gary Palanjian, Vice President, Parts and Service, Subaru of America, Inc. "With the upcoming launch of the all-new 2012 Impreza, Subaru has a great opportunity for Subaru Genuine Parts and SPT accessory sales."
In addition to the vehicle displays, SRT USA drivers David Higgins and Dave Mirra will be on hand to sign autographs at the Subaru booth. David Higgins will be at the booth November 1st from 11 AM until 1 PM and Dave Mirra on November 2nd from 11 AM until 1 PM.
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Four-door Volvo C30 spotted... call it V30?

Don't let this test vehicle's proportions deceive you – there's stretched Volvo C30 architecture under all of that cladding. Yes, Volvo is working on expanding its C30 range with the addition of this, the upcoming V30, set to rival the Audi A3 and recently redone BMW 1 Series hatchback in Europe. There's also a high-riding crossover variant, tentatively dubbed XC30 (go figure) in the cards.

The V30 will launch along side or shortly after the next-generation C30 hatch, and this prototype previews the new 30 family's design. In front, we can see smaller, more angular headlamps that better mimic what we see on the S60, and around back, we can see a more shapely taillamp design, still incorporating Volvo's signature all-the-way-up-the-D-pillar lighting scheme.

Look for the V30 to officially debut in late 2012 or early 2013.

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Volvo considering U.S. car factory

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By Michael Probst, AP

Volvo is considering joining loads of other foreign automakers in building a U.S. plant, says its CEO.
"One weakness of Volvo cars is the exposure to the U.S. dollar, so we are investigating increasing our sourcing in North America," CEO Stefan Jacoby told Bloomberg News and other reporters at the Frankfurt auto show, now in the second day of its media preview. "The utmost solution would be to have a North American industrial footprint. We haven't made up our mind."
Bloomberg also reports that Volvo, which currently makes cars in Sweden and Belgium, hasn't decided whether go it alone or take on a partner. The company is "overall optimistic" about the auto market, Jacoby told Bloomberg. "Right now we have no indication of a decline in the market, but if it comes we are more prepared than in 2008, with respect to our financial strength and flexibility in our plants."
Volvo used to be owned by Ford, but it was split off and appears to be having far more success than the other Swedish automaker, Saab, that was jettisoned by General Motors. Saab is trying to stave off creditors and liquidation, ending its storied history.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Spy Photos

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31 October 2011 | CDanielson

Look past its absolutely hideous wheels and golden paint color, and there, below light camouflage, exists the next-generation Mercedes SL-Class.  Expected to makes its debut early next year and hit the market soon thereafter, look for styling closer to that of the current SLK and SLS models, bringing the family into glorious styling harmony.

Under the hood, engine options are likely to include a 306 PS (225 kW / 302 hp) 3.5-liter V6 as well as a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8 with 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. Furthermore, a high powered SL63 AMG powered by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 with 544 PS (400 kW / 537 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque – bumped up to 571 hp with the performance package – is also on the docket.

We’ll keep you posted when we learn more.  In the meantime, hit the gallery for more pics.

Thanks to Autoblog.nl for the photos.