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Audi A9 Hybrid Sports Sedan Concept by Daniel Garcia

Posted: 20 May 2010 09:20 PM PDT

This is the A9 sports sedan study, a look at BMW's Vision concept through Audi's eyes (unofficially of course) that was created by independent designer Daniel Garcia from Spain. Just as BMW tried to invent a new market with its 5-Series GT, the Audi A9 would aim to be in a league of its own: over-styled (in a good way) über-luxury hybrid sports...


Tesla Partners Up with Toyota to Develop EVs, Acquires NUMMI Plant

Posted: 20 May 2010 07:29 PM PDT

Tesla recently finalized its purchase of the advanced (and apparently extremely clean) NUMMI production facility in order to build its upcoming Model S sedan. Tesla hopes to build as many as 20,000 units per year in the southern California facility that's capable of building one million units annually. Other than some potential spin-offs using...


BMW's 135i Coupe / Convertible Superchiped to 360 Horsepower

Posted: 20 May 2010 04:19 PM PDT

Electronic tuning specialist Superchips has released a new performance boosting ECU remap for BMW's lively 135i Coupe / Convertible. The Buckingham-based tuner said that as measured at its in-house four wheel drive chassis dyno', the electronic upgrade boosts the 3.0-litre six cylinder twin turbocharged engine's peak power from a tested standard...


Mercedes-Benz Hexawheel Concept Study

Posted: 20 May 2010 03:25 PM PDT

The Mercedes Hexawheel concept asks an interesting question: what if Mercedes (or Smart) tackled mini-off-roading? Thought up by Siyamak Rouhi Dehkordi, a 35-year-old Mechanical Engineer from Iran, it features an insect-inspired all-wheel-drive platform integrating hydraulic pistons into the frame to help control the car's two halves. A diesel...


2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Starts from $38,990, 556HP CTS-V Coupe from $62,990

Posted: 20 May 2010 02:33 PM PDT

General Motors has just revealed pricing for its all-new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe and its hotted-up CTS-V Coupe sibling that both go on sale in the United States in early August. The standard CTS Coupe comes with a 3.6L Direct Injection V6 engine that delivers 304-horsepower and is available with a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual...


2011 Dodge Journey SR Rally Look Special by Irmscher

Posted: 20 May 2010 01:09 PM PDT

A new special edition version of the Dodge Journey crossover has been launched in Germany. The Journey SR is the outcome of the cooperation between Dodge and German tuning firm Irmscher, which has developed numerous special edition models for carmakers in Europe, the most recent being the 'Chevy Cruze Irmscher Edition'. The Irmscher treatment...


Switzer R911S: Manic Porsche 911 with 911 Horsepower

Posted: 20 May 2010 11:50 AM PDT

Switzer Performance seems to have some bonkers customers, because they're the kind of people who are in the market for this: the Switzer R911S. The kit is built on Switzer's P800 package for the GT2, but now develops 911 horsepower (that's 291HP more than the recently revealed 911 GT2 RS) thanks to good ol' race fuel and some...


Ford Adds Top-End Titanium Model to Flex Lineup

Posted: 20 May 2010 11:21 AM PDT

Ford is enhancing its 2011 Flex crossover lineup with the addition of the new range-topping Titanium model. Set to arrive in U.S. showrooms later this summer, the Titanium is based on the Limited series model adding certain unique exterior and interior details as well as some new features. It is available in a choice of four exterior colors -Red...


Maybach Coupe 57S: Official Pictures of Limited Production Special by Xenatec

Posted: 20 May 2010 10:44 AM PDT

Since Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler has no official plans to introduce an 'uber' luxurious coupe for its fading Maybach brand, the company gave its blessing to German-based engineering firm Xenatec to create a two-door version of the Maybach 57S
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