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2011 Kia Optima's Interior Sketchily Teased

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 06:56 PM PDT

This is a look at the upcoming Kia Optima's interior. I'll lay this out there: It looks like it could be pretty good. According to a post on Kia's Korean website (yes, we let do-no-evil Google handle the translation), the Optima's interior will feature "Bio-Care" heated seats, heated steering wheel... [and] a Driver-oriented sporty stylish and...


Hawaii M-6: Inside BMW Individual's Customization Process [with Video]

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 06:05 PM PDT

BMW Individual's marketing guys were clever enough to drum up this little diddy. It's a brief run-through of one Individual customer's - Mark Carson, a Hawaiian native - experience creating his own unique M6. Barring the cheesy voice-over done by someone who reminds me of George Takei (is that you, George?), the story and process of integrating...


Daimler Caught in International Multimillion-Dollar Bribery Scandal

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 02:58 PM PDT

Toyota isn't the only powerhouse auto firm that likes to get involved in shady business practices. The Detroit News reports that Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler AG has paid a lot of cash - "tens of millions" in the form of bribes - to governments and/or officials of twenty-two (yes, that's 22!) countries. That's a lot. The Justice...


Would you Letting Big Brother Watch Over Your Driving if it Saved You Insurance Money?

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 02:11 PM PDT

There was an interesting question posed in the New York Times today: "Would you let your insurance company electronically monitor your driving if you knew it might result in a discount?" In plain terms, a black box in your car would monitor a bunch of different variables to determine what sort of risk factor you present (ultimately letting...


Honda Launches (Supposedly) Sporty-Looking Jazz Si Grade

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 01:54 PM PDT

A new set of shiny 16-inch alloy wheels along with a chrome sports front grille and rear spoiler, embroidered carpet mats and Si branding on the boot lid and glove box is what makes the new "Si" grade sporty and "appealing to young drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd" in Honda UK's eyes. We beg to differ but if the Jazz Si...


Ferrari California Rear-Ends BMW 5-Series

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 12:55 PM PDT

In other case, this fender-bender would be just another accident, but since it concerns a new Ferrari California it obviously caught our attention. The only thing we know about the incident is that the California rear-ended a BMW 5-Series and that its owner will definitely pay a hefty price to repair the Italian coupe-convertible. High-res pics...


Ferrari Signed on for Transformers 3, Could Porsche be Far Behind?

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 12:22 PM PDT

Michael "Blow it all up" Bay has put the word out there: the 458 Italia is going to be representing Ferrari (and the Autobots) in the third Transformers movie, set to be released July 1st, 2011. Bay made the announcement while attending a Ferrari fundraiser at which the red-blooded Italian marque was raising funds to build a hospital in...


Facelifted Audi TT and New VW Touran Heading to Leipzig Auto Show

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 11:02 AM PDT

If we are to believe the organizers of the AMI auto show in Leipzig, then along with the new BMW 5-Series Touring (pictures of which have already been released), the German salon will also host the world premiere of the facelifted Audi TT and either a new or updated version of Volkswagen's Golf-based Touran compact MPV. No other details were...


VIDEO: Ferrari 599 GTO Spied on the Nurburgring

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 10:31 AM PDT

There's been a lot of talk lately about Ferrari's plans to revive the GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) nameplate in its lineup with a special edition version of its 599 GTB Fiorano. Now, a Youtube user has uploaded a short video of what appears to be a prototype model of the 599 GTO testing at the Nurburgring. The first GTO since the launch of the...


BMW Z4 GT3 Racer with 480HP V8 Officially Launched [with Photo Gallery]

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 10:09 AM PDT

BMW has delivered the first examples of its Z4 GT3 racer to private teams that will prepare them for use in various national and international championships. Developed by the Bavarian automaker's Motorsport division, the Z4 GT3 swaps the standard model's straight-six for a 4.0-liter V8 engine with 480HP similar to the unit used in the M3 GT2...


2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan and Hatch Revamped with Wide-Body Designs

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 07:18 AM PDT

Continuing the evolution of its Impreza WRX, Subaru announced today that it will unveil the 2011 model year versions of the car at next week's New York International Motor Show. Inspired by the brand's STI model, both the five-door hatch and four-door sedan Impreza WRX benefit from a new wide-body design for a more masculine appearance. Subaru...


Carbon Motors' E7 Police Car gets BMW Turbo Diesel Power

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:59 AM PDT

At a joint press conference held in Washington D.C., BMW and Carbon Motors announced a strategic partnership that will see the German automaker supplying the American law enforcement vehicle manufacturer with diesel engines. The agreement calls for delivery of BMW's 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engines complete with cooling and exhaust...


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