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Mitsubishi Small Crossover: Official Designs Show the Less Exciting Nature of the Production Model

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:26 PM PST

Remember how promising Mitsubishi's all-new small crossover looked in the teaser sketch that was released back in October? Well, if these official designs are of any indication, then the reality is that the as-yet unnamed crossover won't be as near as exciting as Mitsubishi wanted us to believe. On the other hand, the production model does retain...

2011 Buick Regal Now Revealed in Video

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:02 PM PST

General Motors is bringing back an old Buick name in a new package with the 2011 Regal sedan that was revealed to potential customers in Los Angeles on Thursday. The Regal is actually an Opel Insignia with a Buick waterfall-style grille and matching badges. In fact, it will be built alongside the Insignia at the GM Opel plant in Russelsheim,...

VIDEO: Bugatti Veyron Takes a Dip Into Texas Lake

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 05:55 PM PST

Evidently, the Bugatti Veyron wasn't made to drift on water. Too bad that the driver of the 1001HP, 16-cylinder quad-turbocharged supercar had to find out the hard way... But seriously now, according to media reports, the unnamed driver lost control of the Veyron as he was traveling north on Interstate 45 in Texas when a "low-flying pelican...

Peugeot HYbrid3 Evolution: Three-Wheel Drive, Hybrid Scooter Concept

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 05:16 PM PST

In yet another attempt to bridge the gap between its cars and scooters, Peugeot has unveiled the HYbrid3 Evolution concept, a three-wheel drive, gasoline-electric hybrid scooter, at this week's Milan International Cycle and Motorbike Show. The three-wheel drive HYbrid3 Evolution is a roofless version of the HYbrid3 compressor that was presented at...

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Tricked Out by Wheelsandmore

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 02:49 PM PST

Now here's an elegant tuning proposal for the Aston Martin DB9 Volante, courtesy of the German firm, Wheelsandmore. The tuner's program for the drop-top Aston Martin includes styling and performance upgrades both for the suspension and V12 powerhouse. On the outside, the DB9 Volante gains a tasteful and non-intrusive bodykit comprising of front...

VIDEO: 101-Year-Old Man Buys New Camaro SS, Becomes Oldest Owner of Chevy's Reborn Pony Car

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 01:29 PM PST

Virgil Coffman isn't your typical 2010 Chevrolet Camaro owner. He's a centenarian who recently became the oldest known living owner of the Chevy's new muscle car after he purchased a 400 horsepower, bright yellow, Transformers edition Camaro. The 101-year-old man from Indiana says that he has owned around 40 cars in his lifetime and that he has...

Peugeot Introduces New Partner Crew Van - Not for the Claustrophobic Type...

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 12:56 PM PST

The new Peugeot Partner Van is now available in the UK in a five-seater version that comes with a factory fitted modular rear seat conversion. The Partner Crew Van is based on the standard S L2 HDi 90 model but offers the flexibility to carry up to five passengers whilst still featuring the same 1.8 m load length and 3.3 m3 load volume as the...

Kids Build Full-Scale BMW X1 Replica Made out of LEGO Blocks

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 12:19 PM PST

As everyone who has played with the famous colored bricks knows, with LEGO, nothing is impossible. Not even a full-size replica of a BMW X1 that was created by 800 children aged between 5 and 13 years old (with a little help from the Bavarian automaker's staff of course) who visited the BMW Welt in Munich last week. The build of the yellow-colored...

2010 Detroit Auto Show gets Dedicated Space for Electric Vehicles

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 11:35 AM PST

The organizers of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that the 2010 show will debut a 37,000 square foot exhibit area on the main floor of the Detroit's Cobo Center that will be exclusively dedicated to electric automobiles The new exhibit area, called 'Electric Avenue' will play host to nearly 20 electric vehicles...

2010 VW Eos and Scirocco get Golf GTI's 210HP 2.0 TSI Engine, Fuel Consumption Reduced by up to 9%

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:53 AM PST

We first told you about VW's decision to replace the 200HP 2.0 TSI engine with the Golf GTI's newer and more powerful 210HP 2.0 TSI on the Scirocco earlier this month when the company's UK arm announce the availability of the GT model in the market. Now, VW has made known that aside from the Scirocco, the Eos will also benefit from this change...

Toyota Aygo Platinum: New Top-Of-The-Line Model for UK Market

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:02 AM PST

A new range topping model that goes by the name Platinum has been added to the Aygo's UK line-up. Building on the specification of the Aygo+ model, the Platinum trim adds 14-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, Crystal Silver metallic paint, six-speaker audio system, Alcantara and leather seats and gear knob trim. Buyers may also opt for the Xtra...

APP Tunes up the New Nissan 370Z Coupe

Posted: 12 Nov 2009 08:11 AM PST

Having already messed around with Nissan's 350Z and GT-R, the tuning specialists over at Advanced Performance Parts (APP Europe) are now paying their respects to the new 370Z Coupe with the release of a new sport package. APP upgrades the Japanese sports car's exterior with a new stainless steel exhaust system from MR Car Design, which offers a...
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