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MR Car Design wrings out another 100 Ponies from BMW 335i

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 02:40 PM PDT

Even though the 335i has been on the market for a while now, there seems to be no shortage of new tuning proposals for the BMW model. Today's faster 335i Coupe comes via German tuning firm MR Car Design. Thanks to a custom made sport exhaust system with sport catalysts, a larger intercooler and an optimized ECU for the 3.0-liter turbocharged...


Mitsubishi's Future in America Uncertain, New Small Models Coming as Larger Models Fade

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 12:45 PM PDT

While Mitsubishi works on making a new global small car, any development on the future of its "larger" cars has been put on hold. What does that mean for Mitsubishi Stateside? Well, it doesn't look good. The small car would possibly be offered here in 2012 (it's said to have sub-1.5 liter 3-cylinder engine), but it's hard to believe a small...


BMW M6 and V10 Engine Production Come to an End

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 12:13 PM PDT

BMW bid farewell to the current M6 Coupe and Convertible as production of both models came to an end this week. The announcement also signals the death of the Bavarian firm's 507HP 5.0-liter V10 engine that powered the already discontinued fourth-generation M5, as the next iterations of the M6 and M5 models will make use of a new turbocharged V8...


Caterham launches Roadsport 125 Monaco Special Edition

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 11:24 AM PDT

Caterham is ready to release another "entry-level" special edition Seven in order to celebrate the amazing city-state that is Monaco. Called the "Roadsport 125 Monaco", this Seven gets a unique paint scheme representing the Monegasque flag to highlight its aluminum body; also, "Monaco" is pasted down the side if people can't make the...


Truckload of Alfa Romeo Giuliettas Scooped in Michigan

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 10:23 AM PDT

According to Jalopnik, this here truck that's loaded with a bunch of Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchbacks was scooped on a Michigan freeway heading towards the Chrysler Group's headquarters in Auburn Hills. Other than some vague statements and on-off promises, Fiat Group officials have not made any final announcements on the re-launch of the Alfa Romeo...


Nissan Expanding in China with New Venucia Brand

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 09:36 AM PDT

Dongfeng Nissan, Nissan's Chinese comrade in arms, has announced that it is creating a new brand for the Chinese market. Called Venucia (Chinese Name: Qi Chen) from the Roman goddess Venus, its goal is to help expand and diversify Dongfeng Nissan's lineup with two brands to draw in customers: Nissan, and now Venucia. The first Venucia model will...


Saab Enhances 9-5 with New 1.6-liter Turbo Petrol, 190HP Diesel with XWD and Flex-Fuel Versions

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 08:47 AM PDT

Along with presentation of the tweaked 2011MY 9-3, Saab today also announced that it is broadening the appeal of the freshly launched 9-5 sedan with the introduction of three new engine options, including a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol, a 2.0-liter turbo diesel and a 2.0-liter turbo BioPower flex-fuel unit, which double the size of the premium...


Holden Specialty Vehicles Releases new Caprice-Based Grange flagship with 436-hp V8

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Holden just announced that its high-performance Special Vehicles division, otherwise known as HSV, is about to release an updated version of its Grange flagship. The car is based on the Commodore's long-wheelbase platform, which can be found under the Statesman/Caprice and upcoming Chevrolet Caprice police car. Being an HSV vehicle, the Grange is...


Wimmer RS and Dunlop team up to create a 190-mph Mercedes C63 AMG Racer

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 06:48 AM PDT

Wimmer RS has turned its attention to the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to create the Dunlop Performance show car. The performance is there, so don't worry about the looks for now; this is just a rolling ad. What's under the vinyl and stickers is what Wimmer can do for the C63. The car's electronically-limited speed has been elevated to 308 km/h (190..

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