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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster Spied, gets SLS AMG-esque Interior

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 09:45 PM PST

Our spies have snapped new shots of the forthcoming, third generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster, which is due for launch sometime in 2011. Like the two previous SLKs, the new model will continue to be a two-seater, rear-wheel drive roadster with a retractable hardtop. However, its styling is expected to be less 'fragile' and more dynamic with...


Ford Launches New Fiesta Van ECOnetic, Returns 76.3mpg UK

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 09:01 PM PST

Here in the States, we'll have to wait another good six months to get the passenger version of the new Fiesta, but in Britain, Ford is expanding the Fiesta Van's range with an eco-friendly, fuel efficient model that joins the firm's ECOnetic lineup. Priced at £11,635 or about US$19,000 at today's exchange rates, the Fiesta Van ECOnetic is powered...


VW Scirocco R: Updated Wallpaper Gallery with 35 High-Res Photos

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 05:47 PM PST

On occasion of the international driving presentation of the new Scirocco R at Nice, France, Volkswagen released a new photo gallery of its pumped-up coupe. As a reminder, the front-wheel drive only Scirocco R is fitted with a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine that develops 265-horsepower and 258 lbs ft of torque. When equipped with a six-speed...


WSTO Takes BMW 135i Coupe Project to the Next Level [with Video]

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 04:16 PM PST

We first showed you WSTO's BMW 135i Coupe project car back in September. And if you liked it then, you're definitely going to love it now. During the first stage, the crew over at WSTO upgraded the compact bimmer with a front apron, trunk lip spoiler, shadow line grilles, H&R sport springs that lower the vehicle's ride height, aluminum sport...


Million Dollar Plus Pagani Zonda F Crashes Into Parked Cars in Hong Kong

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 02:05 PM PST

In any other case, a car crashing into some parked vehicles would be just another accident that would most likely have gone by unnoticed. However, when the vehicle involved in the crash is a million dollar plus Pagani Zonda F of which only 25 have been built, the incident is sure to capture our attention. We don't have many details on the crash...


2012 Jaguar XJR High-Performance Sports Saloon Rendered

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 12:41 PM PST

We still don't know if Jaguar's future plans include the introduction of a high-performance 'R' model for its new XJ limousine, but the folks over at Autogespot took the liberty to create a speculative rendering that shows us what the XJR might look like Evidently inspired from the 510HP Jaguar XFR, the artist gave the XJ a more aggressive look...


VIDEO: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Walkaround with Bryan Nesbitt

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 11:40 AM PST

Bryan Nesbitt, former vice president of design for GM North America turned Cadillac general manager, walks us around the exterior and interior of the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe that was unveiled at the 2009 LA Auto Show. When sales start in Spring 2010, the CTS Coupe will take on the BMW 3-Series, Audi A5 and Infiniti G37 coupes. Initially there'll...


Volkswagen Acquires 49.9% Stake in Porsche for €3.9 Billion

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 11:08 AM PST

In a story that started out with Porsche trying to take over Volkswagen only to end up the other way around, VW made a significant step towards its plan to integrate the German sports car brand by announcing today that it acquired a 49.9% stake in Porsche AG's car operations for €3.9 billion, which comes to about US$5.8 billion at today's exchange...


Blind Turkish Artist's Painting of 2011 Volvo S60 to be Auctioned on eBay

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 09:51 AM PST

Remember blind Turkish artist Esref Armagan who was invited by Volvo to the company's headquarters in Sweden back in October to paint the, as yet unseen by the public, 2011 S60 executive sedan? Well, Volvo has now decided to auction off Armagan's painting of the car on eBay with all proceeds going to support the World Blind Union which is a non...


Renault Reveals Entry-Level Twingo R1 and R2 Rally Cars

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 09:16 AM PST

Two new entry level rally cars based on the Twingo RS are joining Renault's range of competition cars that also includes the Clio Renaultsport R3 Access and Maxi. Aimed at budget conscious buyers, the Twingo R1 and R2 come in the form of a motorsport kit featuring all the required parts aside from tires. Renault said that customers who buy the kit...


GM to Invest $336 Million in Detroit-Area Plant to Build Chevrolet Volt

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 08:38 AM PST

General Motors is planning to invest $336 million in its Detroit-Hamtramck factory to produce the new Chevrolet Volt electric car next year, bringing the combined Volt-related investments in eight different facilities in Michigan to a total of $700 million. The Detroit-Hamtramck plant will be the final assembly location for the Volt, using tooling...


2010 Toyota Hilux Gains More Powerful 2.5D-4D Engine and Revised Equipment Specs

Posted: 07 Dec 2009 08:13 AM PST

Today, Toyota's European division released details on its new model year Hilux pickup truck that benefits from a tweaked 2.5-liter turbo diesel engine with a 20 per cent increase in power and extra torque as well as revised equipment specifications for 2010. Starting with 2.5D-4D four-cylinder diesel engine, thanks to the introduction of a new...


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