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MTM Tunes Into the New Audi RS5 Coupe with Some Light Upgrades

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 08:54 AM PDT

The tuning specialists over at MTM have launched a new line of upgrades for the recently confirmed for the U.S. market, Audi RS5 Coupe. MTM is still holding out on the power front, but the tuner has released new software for the factory speed limiter that allows the RS5 Coupe to reach a more attention-grabbing top speed of 303km/h or 188mph. This...


Nissan Murano Convertible to Drop in at the LA Auto Show?

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:46 AM PDT

For the past couple of years, the folks over at Edmunds' InsideLine have been raving about a convertible version of the Nissan Murano. In August 2008, they reported that a four-door version of the crossover with a soft top would go on sale in the Spring of 2010. In May 2009, the story changed to a two-door convertible version that would arrive at...


New Fiat 500 BlackJack: Just 200 Examples for the UK

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:07 AM PDT

Only 200 examples of the recently announced Fiat 500 BlackJack limited edition are in the... cards for the UK market. The matt black mini goes on sale next week and as with previous special edition 500s, the BlackJack will initially be available for order online through Fiat's official UK website. Aside from the individual paint job, the...


New Toyota Recall for 373,000 Avalon Sedans and 39,000 Lexus LX470 SUVs in the States

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 09:02 PM PDT

Another day, another recall-nightmare for Toyota Motor Corp. This time, the Japanese automaker said it was recalling around 373,000 of its 2000-2004MY Toyota Avalons, and approximately 39,000 of its 2003-2007MY Lexus LX 470s in the U.S. for unrelated problems concerning steering parts that may be defective. Toyota said in a statement that the...


Rare 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Going Under the Hammer

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 07:04 PM PDT

An Aston Martin DB5 convertible from 1965, complete with an extremely rare original factory-fitted hardtop, will be auctioned off by Historics at Brooklands at its second sale of the year on 25th September. Over two years of production, from 1963 to 1965, a mere 123 DB5 Convertibles were built and only a handful of those remain today with the...


Only for Japan: Alfa Romeo GT Quadrifoglio d'Oro Special Edition

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:51 PM PDT

As part of the year-long celebrations for the brand's 100th anniversary, Alfa Romeo has rolled out a special edition version of its GT compact coupe for the Japanese market. It's named "Quadrifoglio d'Oro", which literally translates to 'Golden Clover'. Alfa Romeo used this badge in the past to denote higher-grade versions of its cars. In this...


2010 Los Angeles Show to Host More Than 20 World Premieres

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 04:25 PM PDT

This year's edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show will play host to more than 20 world debuts as well as 20 or so North American premieres, organizers of the event revealed on Thursday. "The growing global significance of the LA show is clearly demonstrated by the number and importance of the debuts," said Andy Fuzesi, general manager of the LA...


Toyota Spices Up Tacoma with SEMA-Inspired TRD Packages

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 02:12 PM PDT

As some of you may remember, Toyota showcased the Tacoma TX concept pickup truck fitted with various TRD (Toyota Racing Development) items at last year's SEMA Show. Now, the Japanese automaker is introducing two new packages inspired by the concept that are called the T|X and T|X Pro and are available on the Tacoma V6 Access Cab or V6 Double Cab...


Time-Waster of the Day: Cyber Race the Honda CR-Z Hybrid

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 01:00 PM PDT

Come on, who hasn't whiled away a few minutes (or hours...) now and then playing childish games on the internet? If you're looking to waste some time at work or at home, then we suggest you hop over to Honda's CR-Z web page (click here) to check out a rather simple but nevertheless enjoyable arcade-style racing game featuring the Japanese...


2011 Hyundai Elantra / Avante gets Video Debut

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 12:27 PM PDT

There's not much to say about the new 2011 Hyundai Elantra that hasn't already been said, but thanks to a Carscoop tipster, we can show you a new video of the domestic market version, which is called the Avante and goes on sale in South Korea in the beginning of August. In global markets, the Avante will be pitted against the sedan variants of the...


Chevy Salespeople to Wow Customers Through New App for iPhone, iPad and iPod

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 12:13 PM PDT

General Motors is going with the times by hooking up its Chevy (that's Chevrolet for all you GM employees) salespeople with a new dealer app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The Chevrolet Dealer app features the entire Chevrolet lineup of cars, trucks and crossovers. Aside from the obvious "wow" factor for consumers, GM says the dealer app..

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