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FAIL: Rental 2010 Camaro SS in Dukes of Hazzard Style Antics Results in Crash [with Video]

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 09:31 PM PDT

And yes, we have another accident involving a rental sports car. Today's crash concerns a 2010 Camaro SS (not that it matters, but that's the one with the 426-HP 6.2-liter V8 powerhouse) engaging in some railroad track hoonery with the usual outcome. Here's the description from the person who uploaded the video on Youtube: "Guy rents 2010 Camaro...


VIDEO: Porsche Shows Off 918 Spyder in Motion

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 07:38 PM PDT

Having recently confirmed for production, Porsche took the 918 Spyder Concept over to Monterey, California last week ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. And while they were at it, the Germans shot a new video clip of the plug-in hybrid supercar on the road. A spiritual successor to the 959 and Carrera GT models, the 918 Spyder sports...


Dodge Lets Out New Teaser Photos of 2011 Durango SUV

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 06:25 PM PDT

Not to be outdone by Ford and its marketing tactics with the 2011 Explorer, the Chrysler Group published a few more teaser shots of the upcoming 2011 Dodge Durango. These new photos come in addition to those released during an earlier announcement today on the launch of a dedicated website on the crossover model which is equipped with three rows...


SPIED: 2012 Honda Civic Scooped on Video

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 05:11 PM PDT

Over in Europe, Honda is busy developing a new Civic ahead of its rumored release date either in late 2011 or early 2012. Spy shooters have captured on film a heavily cladded prototype lurking around Honda's offices in Germany. We're not entirely sure if this here test car is a brand new model or a heavily revised version of the current,...


Rental Ferrari 458 Italia gets a Nasty Nose Job

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 01:15 PM PDT

We know, we know and we know (click the highlighted links) that a Ferrari 458 Italia crashing or burning up is hardly news these days. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised at all if the number of wrecked 458s exceeds Maranello's available production capacity... At least this dark gray (or is that black?) example is said to have been a rental car...


Land Rover Movie Vehicles to go on Display at UK Event [Updated with Video]

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 11:41 AM PDT

Land Rovers from blockbuster movies and TV shows will join several other special LR models at this year's "LANDROVERmax!" happening, to be held at Stoneleigh Park in the West Midlands region of England from 28th to 30th August. Among the vehicles to go on display at the event is the futuristic Land Rover City Cab (pictured above) from Sylvester...


2011 Dodge Durango SUV Teaser Site Goes Live

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 09:19 AM PDT

After much speculation about the name of Dodge's forthcoming SUV model which is heavily based on the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, an official teaser site that just went live confirms the use of the 'Durango' nameplate. The website also offers some new rendered images of the 2011 Durango including a cropped shot of the dashboard revealing the...


Anderson Germany Rolls Out 515HP-Tuned Ferrari California Edition

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 08:17 AM PDT

If the factory version of the Ferrari California isn't quite to your liking, then perhaps the tuning folks over at "Anderson Germany" can help you spruce up the Italian hardtop convertible. On the speed side, the California's 4.3-liter V8 gets a 55-horsepower jump from 460HP to 515HP thanks to a recalibrated ECU and new valve controlled stainless...


Bentley Shows Off Limited Edition Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 at Pebble Beach

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 07:24 AM PDT

The Middle East isn't the only region to get a pair of special edition Bentleys as the British automaker unveiled the Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models designed exclusively for North America on the Concept Lawn at this past weekend's 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. For those wondering about the designation, the 80 stands for...


Bugatti's Veyron 16.4 Super Sport gets the Blues

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 06:31 AM PDT

Bugatti's Veyron is the Mustang of the hypercar pack. With a special/limited edition seemingly coming out every few months, it certainly isn't lacking in color choices. The only problem has been that under all the fancy paint options, the only real "option" has been to Gran Sport or not to Gran Sport. Bugatti says its customers wanted a "more...


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