<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Automobile Rumor Central]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Automobile Magazine car blog to read the latest industry news, view expert opinions, or just discuss cars with enthusiasts from around the world.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/index.html]]></link><image><title><![CDATA[Automobile Rumor Central]]></title><url><![CDATA[Join the Automobile Magazine car blog to read the latest industry news, view expert opinions, or just discuss cars with enthusiasts from around the world.]]></url><link><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/index.html]]></link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Does A New Sketch Preview A New Kia Sedan?]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615657/news/does-a-new-sketch-preview-a-new-kia-sedan/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ By now, you've likely seen photos of the 2011 Kia Cadenza (above), the large luxury sedan that will replace the Amanti. Here's the question: Is the sketch to the right simply a design rendering for the Cadenza, or is it a...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615657/news/does-a-new-sketch-preview-a-new-kia-sedan/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Aims High With New A8 and A7 Sedans]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584926/news/audi-aims-high-with-new-a8-and-a7-sedans/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen has high hopes for the company's newly revealed 2011 A8 and forthcoming A7 sedans. De Nysschen predicts Audi will sell a combined annual total of 10,000 units when both cars are...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584926/news/audi-aims-high-with-new-a8-and-a7-sedans/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RUF Builds “Stormster,” an Electric Porsche Cayenne]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598799/green/ruf-builds-stormster-an-electric-porsche-cayenne/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Porsche-tuner RUF took a different turn earlier this year, and unveiled a new line of electric-powered “eRUF” cars at the Geneva Motor Show. While the first -- the Greenster -- was built off the venerable 911, the firm’s...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Green]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598799/green/ruf-builds-stormster-an-electric-porsche-cayenne/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buick-GMC General Manager Reportedly Leaves After Nine-Day Stint]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584914/news/buick-gmc-general-manager-reportedly-leaves-after-nine-day-stint/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Less than 24 hours after Chevrolet’s general manager announced his retirement from General Motors, Michael Richards -- the newly appointed general manager of Buick and GMC -- has also reportedly left the company. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584914/news/buick-gmc-general-manager-reportedly-leaves-after-nine-day-stint/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 Nissan 40th Anniversary 370Z Priced at $39,380]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598787/news/2010-nissan-40th-anniversary-370z-priced-at-39380/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Want to celebrate four decades of the Nissan Z with a special edition car? You may want to take a look at the 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. Pricing for the limited-production model will begin at $39,380, including a...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598787/news/2010-nissan-40th-anniversary-370z-priced-at-39380/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodge Unveils Track-Only 2010 Viper SRT10 ACR-X]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584938/news/dodge-unveils-track-only-2010-viper-srt10-acr-x/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ With production of the current Viper slated to end in the summer of 2010 , it’s not surprising Dodge is rolling out yet another special-edition snake -- but this particular model is a bit different from the usual...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584938/news/dodge-unveils-track-only-2010-viper-srt10-acr-x/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1000 Reservations Placed for 2011 Ford Fiesta in One Week]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598775/news/1000-reservations-placed-for-2011-ford-fiesta-in-one-week/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Tied to its launch of the 2011 Fiesta at the Los Angeles auto show last week, Ford opened up a website to allow customers to place pre-orders for the new subcompact. Thus far, more than 1000 reservations have been placed. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598775/news/1000-reservations-placed-for-2011-ford-fiesta-in-one-week/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Withdraws From Automotive X-Prize Competition]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598766/green/tesla-withdraws-from-automotive-x-prize-competition/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In order to focus its attention on getting the Model S sedan ready for production by 2011, Tesla is withdrawing from the Progressive Automotive X-Prize Competition. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Green]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598766/green/tesla-withdraws-from-automotive-x-prize-competition/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brent Dewar Leaves Chevrolet, Replaced by James Campbell]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598754/news/brent-dewar-leaves-chevrolet-replaced-by-james-campbell/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The executive shuffle at General Motors continues. Brent Dewar, Chevrolet’s general manager, announced his retirement today. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598754/news/brent-dewar-leaves-chevrolet-replaced-by-james-campbell/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover May Adopt “Conventional” Hybrid System for 2012]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584551/green/land-rover-may-adopt-conventional-hybrid-system-for-2012/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In recent concepts, Land Rover has teased a number of different hybrid propulsion systems, each slightly different from those currently on the market. Neat as they may be, it seems as if the SUV-builder may adopt a...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Green]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6584551/green/land-rover-may-adopt-conventional-hybrid-system-for-2012/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Looks to Michigan for Funding for Hybrid Battery Projects]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598586/green/ford-looks-to-michigan-for-funding-for-hybrid-battery-projects/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Ford is looking to invest up to $500 million to support its electric vehicle program, but it's asking the state of Michigan for some assistance. If Michigan lawmakers expand an existing incentive program and give Ford $85...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Green]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598586/green/ford-looks-to-michigan-for-funding-for-hybrid-battery-projects/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 Nissan Rogue Krom Priced at $24,720]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615138/news/2010-nissan-rogue-krom-priced-at-24720/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[  Seeing as 2010 Rogue Krom models are now starting to arrive at dealerships nationwide, Nissan revealed today the official pricing for its dressed-up compact crossover. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615138/news/2010-nissan-rogue-krom-priced-at-24720/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2012 Audi E-tron Sales to be Limited to 1000?]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615297/green/2012-audi-e-tron-sales-to-be-limited-to-1000/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ When the Audi E-tron goes on sale in 2012 , production will reportedly be limited to only 1000 units. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Green]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615297/green/2012-audi-e-tron-sales-to-be-limited-to-1000/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bidder for Volvo Bidder Ready to Pay Cash]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615240/news/new-bidder-for-volvo-bidder-ready-to-pay-cash/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Geely may have its eye on scooping up Volvo Cars from the Ford Motor Company, but a new consortium -- known as “Konsortium Jakob” -- says it's ready to submit a cash bid for the Swedish automaker. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615240/news/new-bidder-for-volvo-bidder-ready-to-pay-cash/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen takes 19.9 Percent Stake in Suzuki]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615228/news/volkswagen-takes-199-percent-stake-in-suzuki/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Rumors of a tie-up between Volkswagen and Suzuki have been circulating for some time now, but as of today, it’s official. VW and Suzuki reached an agreement for a long-term partnership in which VW will buy 19.9 percent of...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:12:10 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6615228/news/volkswagen-takes-199-percent-stake-in-suzuki/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda CR-Z Brochure Leaked]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614847/green/honda-cr-z-brochure-leaked/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ A brochure of the longed-for Honda CR-Z has surfaced in Japan. The pamphlet explains everything from color options to power output. Being Japanese, this may not be exactly what we'll see this side of the Pacific, but we'd...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Green]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614847/green/honda-cr-z-brochure-leaked/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 Hyundai Tucson Priced at $19,790]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614796/news/2010-hyundai-tucson-priced-at-19790/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Hyundai Motors announces pricing for its 2010 Tucson. The CUV is priced nicely, starting at $19,790 including destination. First seen at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show in European trim, the 2010 Hyundai Tucson offers an...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614796/news/2010-hyundai-tucson-priced-at-19790/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VW Now Owns 49.9 Percent of Porsche]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598367/news/vw-now-owns-499-percent-of-porsche/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Volkswagen announced today that it is officially 49.9 percent owner of Porsche AG. VW paid a whopping $5.75 billion for its stake in the sports car maker. In its pursuit to take over the automotive world, VW adds another...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6598367/news/vw-now-owns-499-percent-of-porsche/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge Prepares for Launch]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614640/news/gran-turismo-5-time-trial-challenge-prepares-for-launch/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Fans of the much-awaited Gran Turismo games are one step closer to playing the fifth installment of the racing simulator. Available for download on December 17, a demo of the game will allow players to compete for an...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614640/news/gran-turismo-5-time-trial-challenge-prepares-for-launch/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Ranks Highest on J.D. Power and Associates Satisfaction Index]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6583747/news/jaguar-ranks-highest-on-jd-power-and-associates-satisfaction-index/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[  J.D. Power and Associated ranked Jaguar as Number 1 in its Sales Satisfaction Index. For the fifth time in six years, the Tata Motors-owned premium brand has taken the award. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:12:11 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6583747/news/jaguar-ranks-highest-on-jd-power-and-associates-satisfaction-index/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers Asked: 'Would You Buy Your Car Again?']]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614586/news/consumers-asked-would-you-buy-your-car-again/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Would you buy the same car you currently drive all over again? Consumer Reports asked that question of 380,000 of its subscribers. The independent research group has many interesting and many more not-so-interesting findings. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614586/news/consumers-asked-would-you-buy-your-car-again/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Now Offers Remote Start, Heated Steering Wheel]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614568/news/ford-now-offers-remote-start-heated-steering-wheel/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Fashionably late to the party, Ford is the last of the Detroit three to offer remote start as a factory-installed option. It does have a bit more to offer, though. A heated steering wheel can be part of the package on...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614568/news/ford-now-offers-remote-start-heated-steering-wheel/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tata working on a Pickup Truck?]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614541/news/tata-working-on-a-pickup-truck/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Tata Motors may have the least expensive car on the market, but the company isn't stopping there. It looks as though it is working on a pickup truck to expand its lineup.  ]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6614541/news/tata-working-on-a-pickup-truck/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Motors Outsources CEO Recruiting Responsibilities]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6583465/news/general-motors-outsources-ceo-recruiting-responsibilities/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In its attempt to find a permanent CEO, General Motors has sourced Spencer Stuart for its executive search. Spencer Stuart, a world renowned headhunter for upper level leadership positions, will hopefully find what GM is...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6583465/news/general-motors-outsources-ceo-recruiting-responsibilities/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Millionth American-Built Hyundai Rolls off the Assembly Line]]></title><link>http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6597752/news/one-millionth-american-built-hyundai-rolls-off-the-assembly-line/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Hyundai has officially produced 1 million vehicles in the United States. Last week the company celebrated with streamers and a marching band as a 2010 Sonata rolled off the assembly line at the Montgomery, Alabama,...]]></description><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:12:00 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6597752/news/one-millionth-american-built-hyundai-rolls-off-the-assembly-line/index.html]]></guid></item></channel></rss>


