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Nissan Refreshes GT-R for the 2012MY: First Photos Hit the Web

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:02 PM PDT

Here we go again; another year, another annual makeover for Nissan's halo sports car. Following on from the presentation of the GT-R in 2007, and after the revisions in December 2008 and October 2009, Nissan is getting ready to present a 2012MY version of its flagship sports model. Even though the Japanese automaker has yet to make it official,...


Volkswagen wants to pick up Alfa Romeo, executives either insane or brilliant

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 07:03 PM PDT

You'll notice that Volkswagen AG is driving directly into the oncoming traffic of convention when it comes to business practices. While other automakers are trying to shrug off - or outright kill - struggling brands, VW is just picking them up whenever it pleases. According to AutoNews, VW is still trying to pull Alfa Romeo out of Sergio...


New Honda Fit / Jazz Hybrid: First Official Pictures, will Debut in Paris

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 04:57 PM PDT

These are the first official photos of Honda's Paris Motor Show-bound, Fit / Jazz Hybrid. Until recently, it was not clear if the subcompact hybrid model would be launched in markets outside Japan. And while now we know that the hybrid model will make its way to Europe, Honda officials have yet to announce any plans to offer the car in North...


FAIL: The General Lee's got nothing on this Flying Pontiac Firebird [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 03:08 PM PDT

Words cannot describe how mega this crash is. If you haven't seen it yet, do it...DO IT NOW. It must be seen. Even if you have seen it, check it out again. The victim was a 19-year old who was speeding, tried to pass on the left, ended up in the median..then something CRAZY happened, he got ejected from his Firebird, somehow survived, and is now...


Surprise, Surprise: Ferrari looking into 458 Italia Fires

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 01:29 PM PDT

Turns out that we're not the only ones to think that the unusually high number of brand-new Ferrari 458s catching fire, is well, at tad suspicious, to say the least. So does Ferrari which is looking into the potential issue. While at least 10 Ferrari 458s have been involved in accidents since the beginning of the year, Ferrari is investigating...


VW Motorsport Reveals its Latest, Greatest Touareg Sand Stormer

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 12:09 PM PDT

For those who own a Volkswagen Touareg and don't follow motorsports, shame on you. What you're driving is related to a Dakar Rally winner. In fact, if you haven't seen the racing variant of Volkswagen's bruiser hopping dunes, go download some Dakar Rally torrents from the past, oh, six years. That's how long an iteration of the Touareg has been...


NHTSA Investigates Jeep Grand Cherokee Over Possible Fuel-Tank Defect after Fire-Related Deaths in Crashes

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 11:18 AM PDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation of around 3 million Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 1993 through 2004 model years over concerns that defective fuel tanks could cause pose a serious fire hazard in crashes. The probe comes in response to a request from the Center for Auto Safety, which is a...


Peugeot 408 Sedan Production Begins in South America

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 10:15 AM PDT

Following on from the launch and the start of production of the new 408 sedan in China earlier this year, Peugeot announced on Monday that it has begun building the compact saloon at the PSA Peugeot Citroën Palomar factory, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Not to be confused with the larger 508, the VW Jetta-sized 408 is the sedan variant of the...


2011 Dodge Charger Unofficially Shows Off its Rear on Fast & Furious 5 Movie Set

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:39 AM PDT

Spied on the set of the next (why, God?) Fast and Furious movie was the 2011 Dodge Charger, all dolled up in a police uniform. Although it's still too soon to critique the final product, these latest pics from Autoblog are revealing enough to hesitantly say that yes, the car's set to get a decent-looking exterior refresh. The 2011's...


¿Qué? Abarth's 695 Tributo Ferrari Priced from €46,339 / $58,900 in Spain!

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 08:40 AM PDT

While we're all for special / limited edition models, we can't help but scratch our heads after learning that the Fiat Group's Abarth 695 Ridicolo Tributo Ferrari has been launched in Spain with a price tag that starts at -hold on to something- €46,339, or about US$58,900 at the current exchange rates! Talk about paying tribute to...


Rare right-hand drive Mercedes 280SE Cabrio V8 hitting the block at Brooklands

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 07:48 AM PDT

If you like rare-ish Benzes, have a little cash laying around, and are in the mood for something right-hand drive, then you're probably already heading to the Historics at Brooklands auction coming up next month. This gorgeous 1970 280SE 3.5 Cabrio (who doesn't love older Benzos?) is one of only 55 RHD examples ever built and is expected to...


Just when you thought it was Safe to get back in the Toyota: Stalling Issues Could Prompt Recall of 1.2 Million Cars

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 07:23 AM PDT

Toyota isn't out of hot water just yet, although many people have conveniently forgotten their accelerator issue after BP went all "Look at me! I'm dangerous, too!" For those who don't recall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been dealing with another problem regarding some ToMoCo products: a stalling issue with up to...


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