Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Ford Announces Five Focus RS Le Mans Classics Specials, Each One Inspired by a Historic Race Car

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 07:24 PM PDT

Production of the Focus RS may be coming to an end soon, but that isn't about to stop Ford from introducing yet another [we've lost count of the number...] series of special edition versions of the... limited edition hot hatch. Today, Ford of Europe unveiled a collection of five Focus RS cars in unique paint schemes, each paying tribute to a Ford...


Rare Find of the Day: Mid-Engined 1987 Zimmer Quicksilver

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 03:32 PM PDT

Here's another rare oddity found for sale on eBay Motors. The long-nose Zimmer Quicksilver is a custom made coupe with a mid-mounted V6 engine. And yes, as you may have already guessed, it's based on GM's Pontiac Fiero. The car's retro styling takes its inspiration from glitzy Lincoln and Cadillac models of the 1970s. Zimmer was a short lived...


VIDEO: Rhys Millen's 775HP Hyundai Genesis PM850 Pikes Peak Racer in Action

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 02:44 PM PDT

Back in April, we shared the first details on Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis PM850 racer that will compete in this year's Pike Peak Hill Climb on Sunday, June 27. Now it's time to give you a taste of the insane race car in action during testing. The Genesis PM850 is motivated by a heavily modified Hyundai Lambda V6 engine bored out to 4.1 liters...


2011 Honda CR-Z on Sale August 24, Priced from $19,950 [Plus 65 New Photos]

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 01:55 PM PDT

Honda announced on Tuesday that its all-new 2011 CR-Z sport hybrid coupe will hit U.S. showrooms on August 24, 2010, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at $19,250 plus a destination and handling charge of $750 for a total of $19,950 or about €16,275. The CR-Z is offered exclusively with a mild-hybrid drivetrain comprising of a...


Limited Edition Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design with 325HP by Heico Sportiv

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:05 AM PDT

Heico Sportiv has been putting together more stylish and powerful Volvos for over a decade. Now, the tuning firm has once again joined forces with Volvo to create a special edition version of the V60 T6 estate for the German market. It goes on sale this summer with a hefty €70,193 [about US$87,000] price tag in a limited run of just 100 copies,...


Audi A1 Art Car Donated to Elton John's Charity Ball

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 09:20 AM PDT

This year's edition of the White Tie and Tiara charity ball that raises money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation will feature a special version of Audi's A1 premium supermini designed by British contemporary artist, Damien Hirst. Audi, one of the Ball's key supporters, is donating the A1 art car that will be auctioned during the event, which...


California License Plates May go Digital and Show Ads to Increase the State's Revenue

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 08:48 AM PDT

As you most likely know, the State of California is in a dire budget crunch - $20 billion to be precise. And when there are financial difficulties, legislators tend to come up with all sorts of ideas to increase the State's revenue. In California's case, Sen. Curren Price, D – Los Angeles, has proposed a bill that will allow the Department of...


Bitter Presents New Model Based on Opel Insignia

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 07:37 AM PDT

Erich Bitter, founder of Bitter Cars, is at it again transforming GM vehicles for a select few. His latest model is based on the new Opel Insignia [Buick Regal in the States] and these are the first photos of the car, courtesy of the folks over at Motor Talk. Bitter has yet to make an official announcement on the modified Insignia but it said...


Mega Lamborghini Fest in St. Moritz [with Videos]

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 06:24 AM PDT

More than 100 Lamborghini supercars of all types and ages made their way to Switzerland this past weekend (June 18-20) for this year's edition of the annual 'Lamborghini St. Moritz' event. The driving programme included a route through the scenic Julierpass and Fluelapass to Davos. According to the Italian company, at least one of every current...


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