Friday, September 17, 2010

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Hot Hatch Smackdown Poll: Ford Focus ST vs Opel GTC

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 06:26 PM PDT

With both the Ford Focus ST and Opel GTC set to debut in Paris, the hot hatch world is astir. If you're in a "global" market and interested in going fast on the cheap, these are looking to be two serious contenders. The big difference here is shaping to be extra output in a traditionally showy hot-hatch package, or a sleek and sophisticated ride...


Mystery Audi Sports Coupe Believed to be "Anniversario" Concept Study Celebrating the Original Ur Quattro

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 03:38 PM PDT

Remember the videos we brought last Saturday of a mystery Audi sports car filmed at a ski resort in the Alps? Well, the videos may have been hastily removed, but we have some news on the car. According to a report from Autobild, the car in question is a concept study called the "Anniversario" and it will make its world premiere at the grand...


What do you think about this Nissan Juke? [Chop Alert]

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 02:13 PM PDT

Truth to be said, Nissan's Juke has a controversial design that may not appeal to all taste - though, we'll take "controversial" over "bland" any time. And while we've yet to see any attempts to tune the crossover model, the guys over at Damnjdm commissioned this photoshop of a lowered Juke with deep-dish alloy wheels in a green shade and...


BP Ultimate 1, Ultimate Driving Machine 0; Porsche 911 GT3 Crashes into Gas Pump

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 01:33 PM PDT

The Porsche GT3 RS is widely accepted to be one of the best handling performance cars on the road today. So how is it that this driver managed to slam it into the petrol pump at a BP service station? In any case, you only have to type, "car + petrol station" into YouTube to see just how lucky this guy was... Sure, the repairs will no doubt cost...


New Chevy Orlando MPV: Sneak Peek of the Interior

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 12:58 PM PDT

By some act of dark magic, we've found ourselves with some shots of a few upcoming GM Paris debuts. In this case, we're talking about the Orlando compact MPV which comes with stadium seating for seven. Despite its having lost some of the concept's original chunk, the interior is actually quite appealing. As expected, the dash looks very similar to...


2011 Chevrolet Captiva Facelift: First Images of Refreshed Cabin

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Continuing our photo-revelations of the interiors of Chevy's Paris Motor Show-bound debuts, here's our first look at the inner works of the facelifted Captiva SUV. As you can see, the changes inside are far less noticeable than the exterior updates. These include a brand new audio system with Aux-in, USB-port and Bluetooth connectivity and the...


Chevy Cruze Hatchback Interior Snapped before Paris Unveiling

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 12:52 PM PDT

While we're on the topic of bringing you pics of GM's debuts, here is the interior of the Paris Motor Show Cruze Hatchback. Much like the Orlando, the interior shouldn't come as a shock. After all, this is just a Chevy Cruze wearing a backpack. The Cruze Hatchback, which was designed by Holden in Australia, will appear in Paris as a...


First Photos of 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Interior

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 12:50 PM PDT

When General Motors lifted the wraps off the production 2011 Chevrolet Aveo hatchback on September 8, it only gave us a couple of pictures of the subcompact's exterior. But today, we came across a promotional video (to be added soon) and took some snapshots of the cabin. Sans the more luxurious leather appointments and sporty decorative trim of..


GM May Introduce Opel in Australia as VW-Rival and Stand Alone Brand

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:31 AM PDT

With Saab's recent sale to Spyker and the global financial crisis effectively killing plans to import the Cadillac CTS into Australia, GM Holden is contemplating adding Opel as a premium brand in order to go head-to-head with Volkswagen. In more recent times and without forgetting cars like the Vauxhall Viva-based Torana and the Opel Rekord /...


Porsche Returning to Detroit Show for 2011 after a Three Year Hiatus

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 09:20 AM PDT

After a three year absence, Porsche will return to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next year. The show's organizers say they see this move as an indication that the auto industry is getting "stronger". The show's co-chairman, Bill Perkins said, "We're very excited about it. The demand for space is very strong....


Ford to Export Canadian-Made Edge SUV to China

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 08:45 AM PDT

Now here's something you don't hear very often these days; a North American-made product exported to China. Yes, it's actually true - even though we're not sure how long it will last for... Ford has announced that the recently refreshed in the States Edge sport utility vehicle, which is built in Ontario, Canada, is on its way to the company's...


Nissan GT-R to Play the Role of Godzilla at this Year’s Top Gear Live

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:46 AM PDT

The 478 hp Nissan GT-R is no stranger to Top Gear UK. Jeremy Clarkson famously raced it against co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May riding a bullet train just two years ago. Now the GT-R is set to play its monster movie nickname - Godzilla - in a special stunt sequence of Top Gear Live. The 80 minute live show features the three...


2011MY Dodge Caliber: Retuned Steering System and Equipment Upgrades

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:40 AM PDT

Continuing to chart the changes on the Chrysler Group's 2011MY cars, the Dodge Caliber has received some modest enhancements for the new model year, the most noteworthy being the re-tuned steering system which, according to the automaker, provides in a "more direct and precise feel". Other than that, you'll find new available exterior colors and...


New Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell with Battery Powered Electric Drive

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:03 AM PDT

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its all-electric A-Class E-Cell electric vehicle that will enter production this fall. The company plans to build 500 A-Class E-Cells and lease the car to selected customers in several European countries, including Germany, France and the Netherlands. The lithium-ion powered E-Cell is based on the existing...


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