Friday, July 2, 2010

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Audi Confirms R8 Spyder with 4.2-liter V8, U.S. Sales Start in 2011

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 10:55 PM PDT

You knew it was coming ever since Audi released the V10-powered R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI. Now it's official. Ingolstadt's rag-top supercar will soon be available with the coupe's entry-level 4.2-liter V8 powerhouse that churns out 430HP launching the R8 Spyder to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 299km/h or 186mph. In comparison,...


VIDEO: David Coulthard Takes All-Electric Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell for a Spin

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 10:02 PM PDT

If anything else, we have to hand it to Mercedes-Benz for its rigorous promotional efforts to hype its new SLS AMG Gullwing supercar and all its derivatives, including the all-electric E-Cell prototype - and we mean that in a positive way. Among the many guests at the SLS AMG E-Cell presentation in Norway was retired Formula One driver, David...


Victoria Beckham is Range Rover's New Creative Design Executive

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 09:30 PM PDT

Former pop star Posh Spice, or as she is formally known, Victoria [David] Beckham, has found a new job; she's been appointed creative design executive at Range Rover. The announcement was made yesterday during the 40th birthday celebrations of the Range Rover brand, at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, where Land Rover introduced its new Evoque...


New Chevrolet Cruze CS Sport Kit for UK Market Model

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 09:01 PM PDT

Chevrolet has launched a new sport package called "CS" for the UK market Cruze. Available from mid-July on all trim and engine variants of the Cruze, the styling kit includes a set of 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels finished in white, a lowered suspension, a boot spoiler, unique CS graphics and matching carpet mats. Chevrolet has priced the sport...


Pogea Racing Tunes Fiat 500 Abarth Ferrari Dealers Edition to 264HP

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 05:41 PM PDT

Italian tuning firm Pogea Racing believes that there's something fundamentally wrong about a hot hatch carrying the Ferrari nameplate that's powered by an engine producing only 165-ponies . So the tuner decided to do something about it. The car in question is the extremely rare Fiat 500 Abarth Ferrari Dealers Edition (there's also a non-Abarth...


BMW Drops First Official Photo of Megacity EV, Enters Production in 2013

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:54 PM PDT

[Updated] We've known for a long time that BMW is developing an advanced, electrically driven model currently known as the Megacity, but today the German automaker released the first official teaser photo of the city car. Granted, the rendering doesn't reveal the Megacity in full detail, but it gives us an idea of what to expect when the car...


Lexus U.S. Says 137,000 Cars May have Faulty Engines in the States

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 03:09 PM PDT

Toyota's U.S. division has just issued a statement regarding potential engine faults on Lexus models sold in the States. The automaker said that around 137,000 vehicles could be affected in the U.S., including the IS 350, GS 350, GS 460, GS 450h, LS 460, LS 600hL, noting that current model years are not affected. Earlier today, Toyota announced...


Artist Places Alfa Romeo P2 and 8C Competizione on Metal Sculpture to Celebrate Brand's 100th Anniversary

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 02:22 PM PDT

The art piece you see pictured above was created to celebrate Alfa Romeo's centenary at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex (2-4 July). Designed by artist Gerry Judah, it is located on the front lawn of the Goodwood House. The Centenary sculpture showcases two of the Italian marque's most important cars and at the same time,...


New Range Rover Evoque: First Official Photo of Compact SUV

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 12:33 PM PDT

We just received the first official photo of the all-new Range Rover Evoque, which is the production version of the LRX Concept. We're still gathering details so stay tuned on Carscoop for more. [Update] This here is the all-new Range Rover Evoque, a compact SUV that we came to know as the Land Rover LRX, which was the concept version that...


Mercedes-Benz Freshens Up Viano MPV and Vito Van

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 12:06 PM PDT

These are the first official photos of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz Viano people carrier and its commercial brethren, the Vito. Both models receive a mild nip and tuck with newly styled headlamps, grille and bumper design up front, and new tail lamps and tail gate window at the back. Mercedes-Benz has not released any pictures of the interiors...


Chevrolet Camaro to go on Sale in the UK in 2011

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 11:24 AM PDT

Already confirmed for the rest of Europe, GM today announced that the Camaro will also go on sale in the UK as an official Chevrolet, complete with full manufacturer warranty, during the first half of 2011. The retro-style muscle car will be available in the UK exclusively with the 6.2-litre V8 powerplant that produces 426bhp propelling the...


Toyota May Recall Up to 270,000 Cars Including Lexus IS, GS & LS Over Engine Problems

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 08:50 AM PDT

It looks like Toyota might be hit by another recall (the second one in a week after the HS 250h announcement) as the Japanese automaker admitted today that about 270,000 of its Lexus IS, GS and LS, and Toyota Crown vehicles may have a problem causing engines to stall. In particular, the world's biggest carmaker said it discovered "improperly..


New Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG DR 520 Special Edition with 520HP and 301km/h

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 08:08 AM PDT

So what has Mercedes-Benz come up with this time? The C63 AMG DR 520; an exclusive edition of the flagship C-Class model made for the UK market boasting more power and unique touches. Only 20 examples of the hotter C63 AMG in either saloon or estate body styles will be produced and sold exclusively through the company's Specialist Products...


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