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New Porsche 911 GT2 RS with 620HP: First Official Photo and Details

Posted: 11 May 2010 09:32 PM PDT

This is the new 911 GT2 RS, successor to the 997-based GT2. All you really need to know is this: 620 horsepower from 3.6 twin-turbocharged liters, a 'Ring time of 7:18, and "improved fuel economy" (by 5%). For less important information, read on. It's lost 154 lbs or 70kg, gained 90 horsepower, and it doesn't like you. This fiend comes with a...


Lexus F-Sport Accessories get Special Summer Pricing

Posted: 11 May 2010 09:01 PM PDT

Lexus's F-Sport accessory range is getting some price-cutting love from the big L. Over June and July, Lexus will offer special pricing for three packages that target owners of IS models and the rear-wheel-drive GS350. Package 1 is the F-Sport suspension kit, consisting of lowering springs (for a 1 inch drop) and a rear chassis member brace. If...


Video Shootout: Corvette ZR1 vs Koenigsegg CCR, BMW X5M vs Range Rover Sport, Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 and More

Posted: 11 May 2010 03:01 PM PDT

Since we're suckers for speed, we jumped at the opportunity to show you these awesome videos from a sports car shootout, courtesy of the folks over at M5Board. If you haven't done so already, follow the jump to watch some mega power throwdowns including Switzer's Nissan GT-R P800 versus the Koenigsegg CCR Evo and BMW's M5 Touring going against its...


Detroit 3 Closing Worker Pay Gap with Foreign Competitors

Posted: 11 May 2010 01:39 PM PDT

Sean McAlinden, an economist working for the Center for Automotive Research, says that due to shifts in UAW retiree / health planning US auto manufacturers may end up with a labor-cost advantage in the next few years. GM is used as the prime example. Here's a look at the timeline: In 2007, per-vehicle labor costs for GM were $1,400 more than...


VIDEO: Carrera GT Owners Invited to Silverstone for Porsche Experience

Posted: 11 May 2010 12:36 PM PDT

On a lunch break? Then you've got enough time to watch a couple videos about the recent Carrera GT celebration at Silverstone, where Porsche invited some owners out for a day at the track. Fair warning: they're videos showcasing the Porsche Experience at Silvestone Circuit, meaning they're a little one-sided (not that I can see anything wrong...


Seven Audi R8 LMS Racers to Compete in 24 Hours of Nürburgring

Posted: 11 May 2010 12:16 PM PDT

This year's running of the 24 hours of Nürburgring that kicks off this weekend will see three Audi customer teams (ABT Sportsline, Black Falcon and Phoenix Racing) entering a total of seven R8 LMS racers. Last year when the German firm's GT3 sports car made its debut in the 24-hour race with support from Audi Sport, Team ABT Sportsline with...


Land Rover Reveals Range_e, the Hybrid Electric Range Rover Sport

Posted: 11 May 2010 11:46 AM PDT

Land Rover will be putting its first dedicated hybrid model into production in 2013. The Range Rover Sport hybrid prototype shown here is named Range_e (the cutest-sounding name in just forever), and previews the diesel-electric hybrid power/drive train the rest of the world should be expecting. If successful, expect a plug-in circa 2015 that...


2010 Beijing Auto Show was Huge and Successful

Posted: 11 May 2010 11:28 AM PDT

As more evidence that the Chinese auto industry is here to stay (All hail our future Chinese overlords!), the 2010 Beijing International Auto Exhibition - aka the Beijing Auto Show - has been labeled a "great success". To prove it, here are the numbers: 780,000 visitors 200,000 square meter exhibition area (over 2 million square feet) 12,000+...


Average CO2 Emissions of New Cars in Europe Fall 12% in 6 Years

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:38 AM PDT

Average European new car CO2 emissions have fallen by around 12% since 2003, according to a new study from auto consultancy JATO Dynamics. The volume-weighted European new car average is now 145.9 g/km, almost 20 g/km less than 2003, when JATO began collating European CO2 emissions data. In addition, the study finds that half of all new cars sold...


TechArt Aero...Charges New Porsche 911 Turbo

Posted: 11 May 2010 09:33 AM PDT

Porsche isn't alone in offering retrofit goodies for its 911 sports car series. Following Stuttgart's announcement on the availability of new accessories for the 911, Porsche tuning specialist TechArt released details on a second aero package for the latest 911 Turbo. The Aerodynamic Kit II is more aggressive than the first stage kit that was..


Iconic Alfa Romeo 158 F1 Racer Meets MiTo QV

Posted: 11 May 2010 09:13 AM PDT

Alfa Romeo appears to be on a celebration spree this year. Aside from the year-long festivities to commemorate the firm's 100th birthday, the Italian automaker is now celebrating the 60th anniversary of its historic 1-2-3 finish at the first ever F1 European Championship race, which was held at Silverstone motor racing circuit sixty years ago this...


Infiniti Presents Limited Edition Timepiece Designed by Bell & Ross

Posted: 11 May 2010 08:39 AM PDT

Following in the footsteps of other premium automakers, Infiniti has announced the release of a limited edition wristwatch engineered by the Swiss specialist watchmaker Bell & Ross. Only 100 examples of the watch are being produced, and will be offered exclusively through Infiniti Centres in Europe starting from June 1st at a recommended...


Chrysler 2010 Model Release Update: 14 All-New or Refreshed Products

Posted: 11 May 2010 08:16 AM PDT

Disclaimer: There's only so many ways to say "face-lift", so for the sake of ease models receiving a face-lift (as opposed to new sheet metal) will gain the prefix "FL". A lot of people are curious as to how this Fiat/Chrysler party is going to play out. Well, Chrysler's now beginning to paint a clearer picture of its upcoming lineup. So,...


Volvo Prices the New S60 to take on Everyone, Starts from $38,550

Posted: 11 May 2010 07:54 AM PDT

Volvo Cars North America LLC is set to release its first (and arguably most important) vehicle since the brand was picked up by Chinese Geely: the 2011 S60 saloon. Barring any unforeseen problems (like the recent crash-mitigation ordeal), it should be picking up right where its forebear left off: trying to reinforce Volvo's entry in the mid-size...


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