Friday, September 30, 2011

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Volkswagen confirms a five-door up! for 2012
Volkswagen has confirmed the 2012 up! will be offered in a five-door body style.
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Behold, the world's fastest couch [video]
What do you get when you mix a couch with an engine from a Suzuki GSX 1400 motorcycle? A new speed record, apparently.
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2014 Porsche 550 Spyder gets rendered and rumored
Porsche hasn't been coy about their desire to build a modern-day 550 Spyder and a new report says it will have a turbocharged 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine.
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Ginetta teases new sports car
British-based Ginetta has launched a new teaser website which promotes an upcoming sports car, possibly named the GXX.
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Alfa Romeo still planning flagship sedan based on Chrysler 300
Possible 169 model will be a rear-wheel drive, four-door sedan that will likely be built in the United States.
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Renault Clio R.S. 200 Raider aka Ange & Démon announced
The Raider is distinguished by a matte paint job, gloss black accents and 18-inch alloy wheels with Bridgestone RE 050A tires.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class AMG first spy photos
After years of speculation, our spies have snapped the first pictures of the 2013 Mercedes B-Class AMG.
09.30.2011 9/30/11 ... view
2013 Volkswagen Golf VII spied in Europe
Caught at night, the heavily camouflaged prototype has a familiar shape but previous reports have indicated the car will adopt a sleeker design with a steeper windshield, a wider track and a lower roofline.
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2012 Citroën C4 Aircross unveiled
French automaker unveils a new SUV/crossover based on the C4 C-segment hatchback.
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2012 Peugeot 4008 revealed
4008 SUV is the successor to the 4007. The model will debut to the world at next year's Geneva motor show and goes on sale in the second quarter of 2012.
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2012 BMW 5-Series Active Hybrid 5
BMW Active Hybrid 5 combines a 3.0 liter twin-turbo six-cylinder petrol with an electric motor for a total system output of 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque.
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Hyundai Veloster gets turbo from ARK Performance for SEMA
American tuner will add its own turbocharger to the Veloster's 1.6 liter unit for an output of 210 hp (156 kW / 213 PS).
09.30.2011 9/30/11 ... view
Unfair challenge: Cadillac pits Escalade vs. Mercedes C300 [video]
Drag race features a Cadillac Escalade beating a Mercedes-Benz C300 in a straight-up drag race.
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TECHART stage 2 power kit for Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Porsche Panamera Turbo
Stage 2 kits dial up torque on both models to 880 Nm (649 lb-ft).
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Thursday, September 29, 2011

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PSA Peugeot Citroën VELV concept revealed
Developed by a consortium of French companies, the VELV is a three-wheel electric vehicle which has an 8.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 27 PS (20 kW / 27 hp) electric motor.
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Electric RaceAbout sets new EV record at the Nürburgring
Driven by Ralf Kelleners, the student-designed prototype completed the 20.8 km (12.9 mile) long course in just 8 minutes and 42.72 seconds.
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Citroën C4 Aircross teased
Citroen has released the first teaser image of the C4 Aircross, ahead of its debut on October 7th.
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
GM introduces the world's first front center air bag [video]
Created to reduce injuries in far-side impact crashes, the air bag deploys from the driver's seat and positions itself above the center console.
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
Scion xD Release Series 4.0 & xB Release Series 9.0 announced
Scion has taken the wraps off their latest Release Series for the xB and xD. Details inside
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series unveiled
Designed to tackle the toughest terrain, the T/X is equipped with an increased ride height, Bilstein race shocks and TRD coil springs.
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
2012 Ford F-150 revealed
Ford has announced a series of updates to the 2012 F-150. Highlights include a new four-wheel drive system, Hill Start Assist and an optional FX appearance package.
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano vs. the Ferrari F40 [video]
Video is meant to highlight the F1-derived technologies that make the 599 GTB Fiorano so fierce on the open road.
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
VW of America says it's now profitable
Volkswagen brand sales are now in the black in the United States but VW won't say whether its manufacturing or financial services divisions are also profitable.
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Hot-variant 2013 Nissan GT-R spied on the ring
Model could be a GT-R Evo or GT-R SpecR variant. The car was spied doing laps around the Nürburgring-Nordschleife looking to set another record for the GT-R.
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2012 (F30) BMW 3-Series - new details
Next-generation 3-Series will feature exclusively turbocharged units in the range.
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U.S. private equity firm buys Spyker cars
North Street Capital will buy the specialty Dutch automaker from Swedish Automobile, which also owns Saab.
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2012 Porsche 911 in motion [video]
90 percent of components on the next-generation 911 are completely new or have been fundamentally revised.
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Hyundai developing a 10-speed transmission
Hyundai recently introduced an eight-speed automatic transmission in the 2012 Genesis and Equus models.
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Gun shooting Saudi drifting is brilliantly scary [video]
A smooth new asphalt motorway with a constant layer of blowing sand makes for great drifting conditions. As a result, an Saudi Arabian style of drifting has emerged in recent years and it is known as Hagwalah.
09.29.2011 9/29/11 ... view
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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Vygor n.01 teased - Italy's newest sports car
Set to be unveiled on October 10th, the car promises to be a "unique work of art" with an aggressive front fascia and a sinuous body.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
SpeedART previews 2012 Porsche 911 tuning program
On the styling front, the SP91-R has an aerodynamic body kit with a front lip spoiler, extended side skirts and a rear diffuser.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
Fatal crash splits Ferrari 360 in half [video]
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J.J. Jegede jumps over three newly-announced MINI Cooper London Editions [video]
To promote the unveiling of the Cooper London special edition, MINI enlisted long jump champion J.J. Jegede to jump over three of them.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
Cadillac ATS wagon & convertible axed - report
According to a recent report, Cadillac has decided not to build an estate and convertible version of the upcoming ATS.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
OnStar nixes plan to spy on drivers [video]
Following public outcry and demands for a government investigation, OnStar has reversed an earlier decision to track and store data from all customers.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
Truck crashes into turned over vehicle with people on top
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
GM considers building Chevy Volt in China
Chinese partners would welcome access to the technology and local production of the Volt could mean $19,000 per unit in Chinese government subsidies for GM.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
SEAT Mii leaked?
The first purported picture of the SEAT Mii has leaked to the web ahead of its launch sometime next year.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
2014 Toyota Supra rendered
Designer Andreas Fougner has created these stunning renderings of the long-rumored 2014 Supra.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL AMG spied with new details
Next-generation GL AMG, showing its quad-piped exhaust and new bumpers, will be introduced sometime next year.
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G-Power M3 Tornado RS with 720 HP
G-Power makes the most powerful BMW M3 around with a new supercharger system.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
Nissan working on a car that reads your mind [video]
The project is a joint endeavor between Nissan Europe and the technical university of Lausanne.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
Aston Martin voted coolest automotive brand in Britain, again
The storied British marque was awarded the title of coolest automotive brand in Britain by the CollBrands Council.
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2012 Skoda Citigo unveiled - based on the VW up!
New compact minicar from Skoda goes on sale in Europe next summer. A five-door version of the small hatchback will follow the base-model three-door variant.
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speedART PS9-300D based on the Porsche Panamera Diesel
German tuner dials output on the 3.0 liter V6 diesel unit to 300 PS (221 kW / 296 hp) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque.
09.28.2011 9/28/11 ... view
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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Mercedes highlights the 5.5-liter V8 in the SLK 55 AMG [video]
Dubbed the M152, the engine is based on the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 (M157) but features a new air intake, bespoke cylinder heads and an optimized crankcase.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
LED wheels lights - the ultimate car accessory for poseurs
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Baby squirrels rescued from a BMW Z4 M at Watkins Glen
A bizarre rescue took place at Watkins Glen when the owner of a Z4 M coupe discovered six baby squirrels living in the car's airbox.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition announced (US)
Fiat has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to create a 500 Pink Ribbon special edition for the United States.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Ford launches Fiesta Metal special edition (UK)
Based on the Zetec-S, the Metal features a unique exterior with silver accents, a reduced ride height and 17-inch alloy wheels.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Ford Mustang styling kit by Prior Design
Created for owners who want a more aggressive appearance, the body kit includes a new front bumper, extended side skirts and a revised rear fascia with an integrated diffuser.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR retakes Nürburgring record [video]
Dodge has confirmed the Viper SRT10 ACR has retaken the production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7:12.13.
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2015 Porsche 960 supercar comes into focus - rumors
New details are starting to emerge about Porsche's upcoming supercar that will slot between the 911 GT2 RS and 918 Spyder.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Porsche 911 chief explains development of new 991 generation [video]
August Achleitner, head of the 911 product line, explains how the 991-generation 911 is a completely new car.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
2013 Opel Allegra/Junior - new city car - spied
Upcoming new Opel minicar spied doing some high-speed testing in heavy camouflage.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Ferrari 458 Spider European and U.S. prices announced
U.S. buyers get a discount of around $47,000 compared to their European counterparts.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Bugatti Galibier still in the works but different
Changes to the model will include better rear access as well as more legroom. A final decision on a production go-ahead will come by the end of the year.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC set for 2012 New York auto show debut
Four-door coupe/sedan variant of the B-Class will serve as a front-wheel drive entry-level sedan for the premium brand.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Bentley to expand lineup
Luxury British marque considering coupe and cabriolet variants of its flagship model the Mulsanne.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Fiat USA faces brand-awareness issues
Fiat has fired its two main advertising agencies in the United States. Dealers have complained that the brand needs more marketing muscle.
09.27.2011 9/27/11 ... view
Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn checks out Hyundai at Frankfurt Motor Show [video]
In the midst of the world's press corp at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, VW CEO Martin Winterkorn strolled over to the Hyundai stand to check out the i30, a competitor for the top selling Volkswagen Golf.
09.26.2011 9/26/11 ... view
Alleged 2013 Kia cee'd design sketch leaked?
An alleged design rendering of the next generation 2013 Kia cee'd has shown up on a suspicious car shipping guide site brilliantly named carshippingcompanies.com.
09.26.2011 9/26/11 ... view
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