Thursday, January 19, 2012

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle TFSI with 320 HP by B&B
Tuning company B&B from Siegen, Germany has developed several engine upgrade kits for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
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2013 Shelby GT500 development prototype headed for auction
The racetrack durability car that was used to develop the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will go under the hammer at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona this weekend.
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2012 Miss Limo winner announced
Yesterday we revealed the Limo Broker is preparing an extravagant project to create a stretch limo using an Audi R8 V10. What we didn't tell you is that the same company is also behind the contest to find the the 2012 Miss Limo.
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New Youngman offer for Saab coming - Spyker for sale, again
Swedish Automobile is assessing a potential sale for their sports car unit, Spyker Cars while new hope has emerged for the ailing Swedish brand, Saab, as Chinese group Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile indicates a fresh bid could arrive next week.
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2013 Hyundai ix45 / Santa Fe spied winter testing
Here are the latest shots of the new 2013 Hyundai ix45 / Santa Fe, the prototype was caught by our spy photographer whilst undergoing winter testing near the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia
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2012 BMW M3 DTM safety car revealed
BMW is celebrating their return to DTM racing by unveiling a new M3 safety car.
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2012 Fiat Ellezero spied inside & out
Our spies have snapped the first photos of the Fiat Ellezero ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
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2013 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe facelift spied
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a stunning sales success, but the company hasn't forgotten about their Phantom lineup as engineers are currently testing a facelifted Coupe in Europe.
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Norwegian hip-hop video pays mad respect to The Mighty 190 [NSFW]
The Mercedes-Benz 190 is a modern day classic. Although production ended in 1993 these two guys from Norway, Jan Emil Wathne and Ivar Kjetlandhave, wanted to pay tribute and highlight its pimpin stature with this tongue-in-cheek hip-hop song.
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GM reclaims title as world's largest automaker
General Motors has reclaimed the title as the world's largest automaker. In 2011, they sold 9.03 million vehicles
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VW Super Bowl ad teased: 12 dogs bark Star Wars theme [video]
The German brand is preparing their latest commercial for this year's Super Bowl. They have decided to stick with the tried and tested Star Wars theme in this short teaser clip. It features 12 well trained dogs barking the well known them tune.
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First images of Toyota Le Mans hybrid race car released
On the heels of Peugeot's Le Mans withdrawal announcement, Toyota has released first photos of it new Le Mans hybrid racer car.
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2013 BMW M6 GranCoupe gets rendered
Our spies recently caught up with the BMW M6 GranCoupe, but here's a rendering of what the model could look like.
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Pininfarina Cambiano Concept - teaser no. 3 released
The third teaser image for the new Pinifarina Cambiano Concept has been released. We have already seen partial shots from the front and from the side, we now get a partial look at the new model from above.
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Fisker Karma European pricing jumps by €23,020 - report
A few years ago, Fisker announced the Karma would be priced from €78,780 ($101,720) in Europe. Fast forward to today and the car is reportedly going to cost a wallet-busting €101,800 ($131,250) in Germany.
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2014 Volkswagen Passat comes into focus - rumors
New details are starting to emerge about the next-generation Passat which is expected to be launched in the spring of 2014.
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Cadillac CTS-V finally getting RHD version
The Cadillac CTS-V hit the market in 2009 and now finally the automaker has admitted that they should have a right-hand-drive version for the UK market.
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Mitsubishi tease new global-model ahead of Geneva debut
Mitsubishi will be unveiling an all new global model at the Geneva Motor Show in March and have released this single teaser shot of the model from the front.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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2013 Mercedes A-class spy video
The styling is well hidden in the clip you see above, but hiding under that black clad camouflage is a design that has been revealed to us already
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2013 Opel Allegra / Junior spied winter testing
Opel's new city car is expected to be launched in 2013 with a base price of around €10,000. Expect to see it debut later this year.
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2013 BMW 3 Series wagon confirmed for U.S.
Contrary to earlier reports, the BMW 3-Series touring wagon (codenamed F31) will be available in North America. The current 3-Series E91 wagon was withheld from the North American market due to low demand.
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Tesla Model X Crossover confirmed for February 9th debut
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the Model X Crossover will be unveiled on February 9th using his own twitter account.
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Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL clocks 400,000 miles from customers
In the hands of select German customers the zero emissions Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vehicle has successfully clocked 650,000 km (~404,000 miles) from 230 vehicles in the first year.
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Introducing the hideous Toyota Prius Camper Van
The crazy creation has received a composite FRP (fibre reinforced plastic) shell which extends the Prius' length by 520mm (20 inches) but more importantly adds 560mm (22 inches) to the height.
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Audi S5 special edition revealed (US)
Audi has quietly introduced a special edition S5 for the United States. It has a Daytona Grey exterior and two-tone sport seats
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Porsche unveils Facebook-themed Cayman S
Porsche is celebrating their two millionth Facebook fan by unveiling a unique Cayman S.
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Peugeot axes endurance racing program
PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today it would withdraw from endurance racing with immediate effect due to difficult economic conditions in Europe.
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McLaren F1 successor to use a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 - report
The highly-anticipated McLaren F1 successor could be unveiled in less than a year. It will reportedly feature a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine.
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GM envisions interactive rear windows [video]
Dubbed Windows of Opportunity (WOO), the windows are fully inactive and include four apps.
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MINI to launch three new models - report
In a recent interview, MINI CEO Dr. Kay Segler confirmed plans to launch three new models by the end of the decade.
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Audi Q1 under consideration, still several years off - report
According to a recent report, Audi is considering additional variants based on the A1.
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Volkswagen Up! five-door leaked
The five-door Volkswagen Up! has been revealed by the European patent office. See the pictures inside
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Limo Broker announces world's first Audi R8 stretch limo [video]
To confirm the plans are real and not just a figment of their imagination, they have also revealed an array of renderings showing the intended product as well as the video that you can see in the article.
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SPIED: 2012 BMW 135i hatchback M-Sport sheds more disguise
The new pictures show the prototype with even less disguise leaving pretty much every design line and feature on view to the naked eye.
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2012 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG pricing announced (UK)
The UK pricing for the new 2012 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG will start at £54,950 (on the road) for UK customers and is now available to order from local dealerships.
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Formula 1 coverage returns to WCF
We have set up dedicated WorldCarFans-F1 Facebook pages and Twitter feeds so those who use social networks can still keep abreast of breaking stories.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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2014 BMW X5 full-body prototype spied for first time
Looking a bit more sporty and lower to the ground, the new X5 (codenamed F15) will arrive just in time to do battle with the all new Mercedes M-Class.
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Ferrari FF with bio-ethanol E85 conversion produces 875bhp
For less than €1500 Norwegian firm Customized.no offers a bio-ethanol E85 conversion that can transform your 651 bhp (485 kW / 660 PS) V12 powered all-wheel drive Ferrari supercar into a bona fide 875 bhp (652 kW / 887 PS) hyper car.
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Competition slot cars go 0-62 mph in less than 0.3 seconds [video]
Move over Scaletrix! Here are some competition level slot cars that go so fast you can barely keep your eyes on them.
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How much for that Fisker Karma in the window?
No, it's not a cute little puppy in the window but instead the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Firsker Karma, prominently displayed for the visitors of the world to see.
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Audi superbowl commercial to feature Audi S7 and LED tech
For the fifth year running Audi has prepared a 2012 Super Bowl XLVI television commercial featuring the Audi S7 and its LED technology.
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Bikini model joy rides never get old [videos]
Here are a couple of recent videos featuring a 900 hp Mitsubishi Evo IX and an Underground Racing Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera with 1250 whp.
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Volkswagen Golf VII coming to Paris Motor Show - report
According to a recent report, the Volkswagen Golf VII will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September.
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Nissan introduces the world's first self-healing iPhone case
After a quick check of the calendar, no it's not April's Fools day. Nissan has actually unveiled the world's first self-healing iPhone case.
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Lexus to debut first ever Superbowl ad - sneak peak released [video]
The 30 second commercial is due to run during the first half the game and to raise a little extra awareness ahead of the Super Bowl, here is a quick sneak peak.
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2013 Mercedes GLK to offer diesel engine in U.S. - report
When the 2013 Mercedes GLK is launched in the United States this fall, it will reportedly be offered with a diesel engine.
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Sportec tunes the Audi RS3
Looking tastefully restrained, the model has a stainless steel sports exhaust system, an adjustable coilover suspension and 20-inch alloy wheels that cover high-performance Movit brakes.
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Top Gear returns on January 29th, new trailer released [video]
If you're having a case of the wintertime blues, prepare to cheer up as Top Gear is returning on January 29th.
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Saab Museum classics headed for auction
The Saabpocalypse continues as the Saab Museum is preparing to liquidate their collection of concepts and historic vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Convertible by FAB Design
Swiss tuner FAB Design has taken on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for the first time with a styling kit that is neither offensive or bland.
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BMW M Performance Automobiles promises to be more than the sum of its parts [video]
BMW has released a new promotional video for their M Performance Automobiles sub-brand. In the clip, BMW M GmbH President Dr Friedrich Nitschke explains the brand will follow in the footsteps of the BMW M535i from the 1980s.
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Fiat 500 wagon to be unveiled in Geneva: bound for US market
The Fiat 500 wagon will also be joined in the US market by the high performance Abarth derivative of the model.
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2013 BMW M6 GranCoupe first spy shots
The new 2013 BMW M6 GranCoupe has been caught for the first time by our spy photographers whilst doing a round of testing in its native Germany.
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