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Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Audi RS 5 and Ur-quattro Meet on Track [Video]
Nissan Reveals 2011 NV Work Truck for North America
Mitsubishi In-House Tuner Ralliart Closes its Doors
Another Toyota Prius acceleration incident in New York
Audi R8 Lineup to Grow with Entry Level and Sportier LMS Inspired Models
Saturn Vue-Based Plug-In Hybrid Prototype/Mule Spied
VATH Rocket Compressor based on Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Makes 565 PS
Audi R8 Spyder V10 with DTM Driver Mattias Ekström [Video]
Porsche Considers 918 Spyder Concept Production Following Strong Reaction in Geneva
Runaway Toyota Prius incidents arise - U.S. joins Toyota investigation

Audi RS 5 and Ur-quattro Meet on Track [Video]

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:00 PM PST

The new 2011 Audi RS 5 meets one of its spiritual ancestors, the Ur-quattro, on a track as it demonstrates its handling prowess.

Nissan Reveals 2011 NV Work Truck for North America

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:00 AM PST

NV commercial vehicle range will come with three models - the NV1500, the NV2500 HD and the NV3500 HD. The two latter models will also be available in a High Roof configuration.

Mitsubishi In-House Tuner Ralliart Closes its Doors

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:00 AM PST

27-year old Japanese racing tuner Ralliart will be ending business operations after March. Find out more inside.

Another Toyota Prius acceleration incident in New York

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:00 AM PST

Prius suddenly shot out of a driveway and crashed into a stone wall across the street. The 56-year old driver sustained non-life threatening injuries in the violent crash.

Audi R8 Lineup to Grow with Entry Level and Sportier LMS Inspired Models

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:00 AM PST

The Audi R8 family is getting even more additions starting this year, so says an insider who spoke to Caranddriver.

Saturn Vue-Based Plug-In Hybrid Prototype/Mule Spied

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 07:00 AM PST

Could this Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid become the Buick plug-in crossover announced last year? Signs point to yes. The story and spy photos inside.

VATH Rocket Compressor based on Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Makes 565 PS

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

VÄTH has upgraded the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG with an even bigger engine and a compressor. Top whack is 310km/h.

Audi R8 Spyder V10 with DTM Driver Mattias Ekström [Video]

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 03:15 PM PST

This Audi R8 V10 Spyder may be confined to an underground parking space but it still shows some teeth in the hands of DTM champ Mattias Ekström. Watch the clip.

Porsche Considers 918 Spyder Concept Production Following Strong Reaction in Geneva

Posted: 10 Mar 2010 02:15 PM PST

Thanks to very positive public and media reaction to its 918 Hybrid Spyder, Porsche is now reportedly considering bringing the car to production within the next five years.