Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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Special Military Tribute Camaro auctions for $175K
A special 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS dubbed the Military Tribute Camaro sold for $175,000 during the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona this past weekend.
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BMW planning touch sensitive fabric in future models?
Researchers at the Polytechnic School in Montreal, Canada are exploring applications for a touch-sensitive fabric that reacts to finger swipes or touches to control any device.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
2013 MINI Cooper spied winter testing in daylight
Spies have captured these latest daylight shots of a 2013 MINI Cooper prototype testing in a group of some MINI prototypes in addition to a BMW 1 Series GT.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Volkswagen Up! GT reportedly approved for production
The three-cylinder power unit in the Volkswagen Up! GT will be treated to a turbocharger which will boost output to more than 73kW (100 PS / 98 hp).
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Toyota TS030 HYBRID Le Mans race car officially unveiled
Following a preview late last week, Toyota has officially unveiled the TS030 HYBRID Le Mans race car.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
This is not the 2013 Maserati Quattroporte [UPDATED]
The first purported pictures of the next-generation Maserati Quattroporte have hit the web ahead its launch sometime next year.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
PG Elektrus picks up where the Tesla Roadster left off
PG has unveiled their new Elektrus which will reportedly accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than three seconds and hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Infiniti M35h battles the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid [video]
The Infiniti M35h set a quarter-mile acceleration record last year, but how does it fair against the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid? Pretty well, according to a video released by the company.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Jeep Liberty & Compass replacement coming in 2013 - report
According to a recent report, the Jeep Liberty and Compass replacements will be launched in 2013. They are expected to ride on the CUSW platform that underpins the 2013 Dodge Dart.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
2013 Citroen ID leaked
Citroen is gearing up to launch a new sedan and it has been leaked in a video posted online.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Lexus IS-F crashes at Tokyo Auto Salon
Car crashes are a fact of life, but that doesn't make them any easier to accept. Lexus knows this all too well as a Gazoo Racing-prepped IS-F recently crashed during a demonstration at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
MINI Rocketman hits the chopping block
The shortended dimensions created so many development problems in the areas of handling, stability and crash performance that it would require a huge expense if the project were to go forward.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Top Gear celebrate 10 millionth facebook fan! Blows up caravan [video]
Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have stayed away on this occasion, but who better to set the charges than The Stig.
01.24.2012 1/24/12 ... view
Details of 2012 Ferrari F1 car emerge in Italian press
Details of Ferrari's unlaunched 2012 car have emerged in the pages of Italian specialist publications.On Tuesday, Autosprint publishes drawings by technical illustrator Giorgio Piola of Maranello's...
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
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Monday, January 23, 2012

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Land Rover Defender Blaser Edition revealed for Germany
The Land Rover Defender has been the vehicle of choice for hunters and nature lovers alike for many decades. So it comes as no surprise that Land Rover Germany has teamed up with Blaser hunting rifles to offer a special edition Defender.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Porsche explains the new 911's identity [video]
Porsche has released a new promotional video that delves into the German marque's sports car DNA to bring the new seventh generation 911 (991) into context.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Smart fortwo second facelift spied
Spy photographers have caught what appears to be a second facelift for the Smart fortwo testing outside the Mercedes development facility in southern Germany.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
VW to finalise Porsche takover for €3.9billion
Unidentified managers within the VW hierarchy have confirmed that they will set up a a holding company to take control temporarily. It is believed by completing the transaction before 2014 will save the company €1 billion in taxes.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe photo shoot behind the scenes [video]
In this video put out by AMG, it takes us behind the scenes of a photo shoot at an active airport involving one C63 AMG Coupe, one Ducati 848 and one attractive model.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
2014 Corvette C7 full body prototype spied winter testing
After prototype mules wearing C6 bodies first appeared in October last year, we finally have first pictures of a full body Corvette C7 prototype.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
2012 Hyundai i20 Facelift spied with some interior changes
The interior is due for an update and our spy photographer has managed to snag a picture revealing the first details.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Audi A7 tuned by B&B
B&B Automobiltechnik has introduced a new tuning program for the Audi A7. It includes styling and performance upgrades.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Cadillac ATS: The Journey Part 4 [video]
Cadillac has released the fourth and final installment of their Journey mini-series which chronicles the development of the 2013 ATS.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 revealed
Nissan has released the first details about their upcoming GT-R NISMO GT3. It features a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine with at least 530 PS (390 kW / 523 hp).
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Bugatti Grand Sport special edition introduced in Qatar
Bugatti has announced plans to introduce a bespoke Veyron Grand Sport at the Qatar Motor Show.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Toyota developing a new turbocharged engine - report
Toyota and Gazoo Racing are reportedly developing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with direct injection.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Dealers refusing to take Chevy Volts - report
The Chevrolet Volt was supposed to be a no-compromise electric vehicle that would re-establish GM as a technological innovator. Now those hopes are starting to fall apart...
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Volkswagen Golf remains #1 in Europe
For the fourth consultative year, the Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the best-selling car in Europe.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
Rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing sells for $4.62m
More than $39 million worth of vehicles where sold on the day but there was no doubt which model stole the show
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
OFFICIAL: Volkswagen Up! five-door revealed
First previewed in Frankfurt last year as the Cross up! concept, the production version seen here carries over the same engines and option packages as the 3-door Up! - just with easier access to the rear seats.
01.23.2012 1/23/12 ... view
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

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Prank: one tonne axe and Holden don't mix well [video]
It is not a good idea to mess with another man's car or more specifically, don't put an axe in your mate's car. It could result in an uncontrollable desire for revenge.
01.22.2012 1/22/12 ... view
2013 Porsche Cayman rendered
Last weekend we presented a video of a 2013 Porsche Cayman that was caught by an eagle eyed youtube user at a set of traffic lights. We are now treated to this set of renderings of the upcoming model that have been superbly rendered by Wildspeed.
01.22.2012 1/22/12 ... view
First 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible auctions for $600K
Yesterday was the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction and General Motors used the event to sell the very first 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition. The model went under the hammer and made $600,000.
01.22.2012 1/22/12 ... view
2025 Lincoln Continental EV student project could become reality
Lawrence Tech students Colin Bonathan and Jeeho Cha have presented these renderings of their proposal for an all-electric Lincoln Continental for 2025. The project is fully endorsed by the Lincoln's parent, Ford Motor Company.
01.22.2012 1/22/12 ... view
Chrome Ferrari 458 Challenge hits the racetrack
It was photographed at the Palm Beach International Raceway during the Cavallino Classic track days that are occurring this weekend.
01.22.2012 1/22/12 ... view
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Saturday, January 21, 2012

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2013 BMW 1-Series GT caught testing front-wheel-drive system
The winter testing season is in top gear, the prototypes are coming thick and fast. The latest of these is the new 2013 BMW 1-series GT which has been caught here testing in the snow alongside a Mini prototype.
01.21.2012 1/21/12 ... view
Clever marketing installation sinks a Smart Fortwo into the pavement
Marketers in Switzerland have placed a clever advertising installation at the Zürich train station that have pedestrians taking a second look.
01.21.2012 1/21/12 ... view
Watch an Aston Martin Cygnet drift in a car park [video]
Perhaps not the most exciting drifting we've seen here on WCF. Nonetheless, it's not every day that you get to see a Toyota iQ, or perhaps even better, its Aston Martin Cygnet version drifting in a car park.
01.21.2012 1/21/12 ... view
Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca faster than Ferrari, Aston, Audi R8, AMG [video]
Looks like the boys at Sport Auto finally shook off their wintry shivers and made it out to Hockenheim for a performance test with the Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca.
01.21.2012 1/21/12 ... view
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Friday, January 20, 2012

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Nissan Juke-R dusts Gallardo, Ferrari 458 and SLS AMG [video]
The Juke-R takes on a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on an improvised sprint track that is very short and dusty with impressive results.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
2013 Porsche Panamera facelift latest cold weather testing spy photos
The new 2013 Porsche Panamera facelift was spotted again during cold weather testing in Sweden near the Arctic Circle.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
MINI Baker Street & MINI Bayswater special editions revealed
As the 2012 Olympics approaches MINI has used the opportunity to promote its sponsorship with a couple of new special editions that are inspired by event's host.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Turkish private equity firm to bid for Saab
A new bid for the bankrupt Saab Automobile could be under way by Turkish private-equity firm, Brightwell Holdings.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Roush Performance announce Ford F-150 tuning package
Roush Performance are best known for their work with the Ford Mustang, but they have decided to diversify and create a tuning package for the F-150.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
BMW shows off their semi-autonomous driving system [video]
BMW announced their ConnectedDrive Connect (CDC) semi-autonomous driving system back in August, but the company has just released a new video of it in action.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Volkswagen disputes GM's global sales crown
Last year, Volkswagen was expected to become the world's largest automaker. That didn't happen and now the company is disputing GM's sales crown.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
2012 Mercedes A-Class teased - debuts in Geneva [video]
Mercedes has released the first teaser video of the 2012 A-Class, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Chevrolet shows off their Super Bowl commercial [video]
In any Super Bowl, there's a winner and a loser. The same can be said for Super Bowl advertising and Chevrolet's upcoming spot looks destined for the latter category.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
2013 Nissan GT-R pricing announced (US)
Nissan has announced U.S. pricing information for the 2013 GT-R. See how much it costs inside
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Ford Focus ST-R hits the track with Tanner Foust [video]
Ford has released a new promotional video for the Focus ST-R. See the footage inside
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
2013 Fiat Panda 4x4 caught in the snow
Most of the design details are available for all to see as engineers have refrained from wrapping it in too much camoflage.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Porsche Panamera by Wald International
Wearing the familiar Black Bison name, the styling package has an aggressive front fascia, revised side skirts and ventilated fenders.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
Porsche makes 100,000th Cayenne II
Porsche has announced the 100,000th second generation Porsche Cayenne has rolled off the production line in Leipzig on Friday. The production milestone also marks the Leipzig plant's 10 year anniversary.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe rendered speculation
BMW is in the fairly early stages of developing the Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the new 4-series, but has stopped speculation from gathering pace into what the Four-Door-Coupe variant may look like.
01.20.2012 1/20/12 ... view
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