Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash: The Aftermath in Pictures

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 09:49 PM PST

In what could be described as one of the most well documented exotic car incidents on the net, following the actual crash footage of the Bugatti Veyron and video of the vehicle as it was being pulled out of the saltwater pond in Texas, our friends from 'Jalopnik' have now secured photos of the 1,001 horsepower supercar in all its soggy glory....

New Fiat Doblo 5 and 7-Seater MPV and Cargo Van, Could Make it to the States as a Dodge

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 09:15 PM PST

This 'gawky-eyed', 'wide-mouthed' minivan is Fiat's all-new Doblo that will go on sale across Europe in mid-January 2010. It comes in two body styles, as a five or seven seater MPV with a pair of slidding rear doors, and as a small commercial van under the Cargo moniker with a single sliding rear door on the passenger side. Fiat says that the...

Independent Design Study for a BMW M6 Concept

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 06:03 PM PST

Adding to the long list of independent design studies we've hosted here on Carscoop is this proposal for a next-generation BMW M6 sports coupe by David Cardoso from Belgium. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which means that different people possess different standards of beauty, but we can't help thinking that this Z4-inspired...

MUGEN Does the Honda Civic Type R Euro: JDM Launch Sparks New Line of Aero and Performance Parts

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 02:38 PM PST

It's only been a couple of weeks since Honda introduced the UK-built three-door Civic Type R in Japan, but the automaker's aftermarket affiliate Mugen has already released a bevy of upgrades for the hot hatch. Naturally, all performance and styling parts are inspired from the limited edition Civic Type R MUGEN 240HP, of which only 20 examples will...

Volkswagen Releases New Beetle 'Black-Orange' Special Editions

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 12:07 PM PST

Continuing its long-lasting love affair with special edition models, Volkswagen has announced the launch of the 'Black-Orange' series for the New Beetle hatch and convertible. Both body styles are available with either a black finish and contrasting white stripes on the sides or an orange finish with black stripes. The exterior package is...

Lotus Evora Priced from $73,500 in the States

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 11:33 AM PST

The all-new Lotus Evora mid-engined coupe will hit U.S. showrooms in early 2010 with prices starting from $73,500, the British automaker announced today. That's 12 grand more than the 320HP Porsche Cayman S ($61,500) but $5,500 less than the entry-level Porsche 911 with RWD and 345HP ($77,800). The Evora is powered by a Toyota-sourced...

Toyota and Lexus to Display 45 Production and Concept Cars at Auto Guangzhou 2009

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 09:02 AM PST

The 'Auto Guangzhou 2009' motor show in China that runs from November 23 to 30 will see Toyota and Lexus exhibiting 45 concept and production vehicles including the world premiere of the new Lexus GX460 SUV that we told you about during the weekend. Also on display will be the Chinese market Lexus ES240 powered by a 165HP 4-cylinder engine,...

SPIED: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible with Odd Orange-Silver Paint Job

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 08:06 AM PST

We've shown you plenty of spy and even official design photos of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible the past few months, but these particular examples of the soft-top variant captured our attention due to their unusual two-tone paintjob. Scooped by our man with the long lens as they were being transferred on a hauler, the two...

Porsche Panamera Turbo with Engine and Alloy Upgrades by Mcchip

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 07:16 AM PST

For Porsche Panamera owners looking for a more subtle tuning touch, Germany's Mcchip has wrung a few upgrades for the sport saloon that include a reconfigured ECU, and new tire and alloy wheel combos. With the new software, the Panamera's 4.8-liter turbocharged V8 produces an output of 550 horsepower and 775Nm (571.6 lb-ft) of torque, up from the...

Maserati GranCabrio Priced from £95,630 in the UK

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 06:30 AM PST

The convertible version of the Maserati GrandTurismo coupe, the GranCabrio, is available for order now in the UK with OTR prices starting from £95,630. The first right-hand drive examples will reach Maserati's showrooms in April 2010. It comes equipped with a folding fabric roof and according to Maserati, it features the longest wheelbase...

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