Saturday, August 28, 2010

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SCOOP: 2011 Audi A6 Sedan Spied in the wild

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:15 PM PDT

Here are some spy shots of Audi's next-generation A6, which is scheduled for launch next year. While it's still pretty well wrapped up in swirls, we can assume that the car will essentially be and a less-"designer" A7 Sportback with a trunk; the student has become the master (and quickly!). Since we already know what the A7 will look like, it...


Low-mileage, fully restored 1969 Shelby GT500: 7.0 liters of yes, please

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:51 PM PDT

If you're interested in a low-mileage vintage Mustang for your collection, Volo Auto Museum has a few cars that are right up your alley. This one, though, stands out a bit more than the rest. Technically this 1969 Shelby GT500 represents the last model-year of the original Shelby Mustangs (although '69 models were given new serial numbers and...


New Suzuki Swift and Kizashi Sport to make European debut at Paris Motor Show

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:08 PM PDT

Suzuki today announced it is brining the not-so-new looking but mostly-new underneath, 2011 Swift supermini and the sport grade of the Kizashi sedan to Paris for their European premieres. Scheduled to go on sale throughout Europe this autumn, Suzuki's lighter, longer and roomier new Swift will be offered at launch with a new 94-horsepower...


First Focus RS500 makes its way to Ford's Heritage Museum

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 02:33 PM PDT

Having finished its motoring press cycle, the first production example of Ford's limited run Focus RS500 hot hatch is heading to the company's museum at Dagenham in east London, UK, joining other famous blue oval models such as the 1970 London to Mexico winning Escort, the RS200 and the 2005 GT supercar. The RS500 is based on the standard Focus...


BMW drops another 1-Series M Coupe Teaser Video

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:56 PM PDT

Ask and yes shall receive! Apparently someone was listening, because just a day after putting up some spy shots of the new upcoming F20 1-Series, BMW has dropped a second teaser video of the 1-Series M Coupe. While everyone is still waiting breathlessly for final specs and details, it's clear that the baby M is supposed to be something magical....


Citroën teases new model before August 30th reveal. Can you guess what it is?

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:04 PM PDT

Being that the world's largest motor show of the year takes place on its home turf of Paris, Citroën is readying several debuts for next month's automotive fest in France. Today, the automaker released this conceptual teaser video of an unknown car that will be revealed online on Monday, August 30th, ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Auto...


Ford Recalling over 460,000 Windstar minivans on Rear Axle Problem

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 11:26 AM PDT

After approximately 950 complaints, Ford has announced that it will recall 462,750 (according to NHTSA's announcement) 1998-2003 Windstar minivans for those faulty axles we told you about back in May (read more here). The Blue Oval will target vehicles that were sold or are registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, the District...


BMW to show 1M Coupe tonight at Oktoberfest meeting in Wisconsin?

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 10:17 AM PDT

It's been a while since we last heard something new about the forthcoming BMW 1M Coupe. However, an announcement from the BMW CCA (that would be BMW Car Club of America) concerning a "sneak peak" at this week's Oktoberfest gathering in Wisconsin, USA, hints at the possible presentation and the release of more details about the car at tonight's...


APS Sportec Builds 425HP Audi S5, as fast as RS5 in 0-62mph sprint

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:31 AM PDT

Last time we checked (as in a few minutes ago on the UK, US and German sites), the S5 Coupe continues to use Audi's venerable 4.2-liter V8 with 354HP, while the S5 Convertible comes with a 333HP 3.0-liter supercharged V6. Nevertheless, APS, the UK-based importer of the Swiss tuning brand Sportec, has released a performance upgrade for the S5 Coupe...


End of the road for Mazda RX-8 in the UK, less than 100 examples left

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 07:44 AM PDT

If you're from the UK, this is your last chance to buy a new Mazda RX-8 as less than 100 examples of the four-seater sports car remain in stock after production in Hiroshima of the right hand drive models for Britain ended. As is the case with Honda's Civic Type R hot hatch, the RX-8's rotary engine fell victim to Europe's looming Euro 5 emissions...


Toyota issues voluntary recall for 1.1 million Corolla/Matrix models, beats Feds to it

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 06:56 AM PDT

It's official: that little snafu Toyota had a few days ago with the stalling Corollas has evolved from an Engineering Analysis to a full-blown (voluntary) recall. The world's largest automaker will recall around 1.13 million vehicles, specifically the 2005-08 Corolla and Matrix (and Vibe?) for "improperly manufactured" engine control modules....


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