Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: Lexus SC gets Mercedes-Benz AMG Makeover...

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 09:08 PM PDT

I really should hate this as much as that '95 Thunderbird with the '50s Ford front end, but I don't. Maybe it's because this Z30 Toyota Soarer, otherwise known as the first generation Lexus SC in the U.S., with a Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM-esque front end and SL AMG rear end is so well done. Heck, it's a lot more convincing than those Miata-based...


2012 Toyota Yaris / Vitz Mini Site Launched in Japan, but Leaked Brochure Shots Reveal All

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 06:11 PM PDT

Toyota is getting ready to present a new generation of its Japanese domestic market Vitz supermini, which we will come to know (with a few changes here and there) as the 2012 Yaris. For this reason, Toyota launched a mini site teasing the new car through some cropped images and text, which unfortunately, is in Japanese - any help with the...


2011 Nissan GT-R EGOIST: Special Edition Caters to Luxury Seekers, Costs Twice as Much as Base Model

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 04:45 PM PDT

Together with the presentation of the standard, SpecV and Club Track variants of the once again facelifted GT-R in Japan today, Nissan also released a new bespoke edition of its supercar named "EGOIST". Crafted to cater the needs of those seeking more exclusivity and luxury, the Egoist combines bits and pieces from the SpecV such as the carbon...


Speed Ticket Survey: Mercedes-Benz SL and Toyota Solara Drivers Top the List

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 02:42 PM PDT

We recently told you about how the angriest drivers in Britain tend to be behind the wheel of a BMW. Now we have some speeding/insurance info from the States, and it's a bit surprising. According to Quality Planning, a division of Verisk Analytics Inc., American Mercedes SL drivers are at least four times more likely to get ticketed than a...


Walkinshaw Performance Series II Commodore eats Ferraris for Breakfast

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 01:54 PM PDT

For the Australian car buff, Tom Walkinshaw needs no introduction. Here is the man who founded HSV and was responsible for the epic VL Commodore based HSV SS Group A in late '80s. Though no longer working for Holden, 'Walky' continues to turn out some of the most powerful and ballsiest vehicles Australia has ever seen through the performance...


Saab Plans Factory Cameras to Allow Buyers to Watch their Vehicle Being Built Online

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 01:00 PM PDT

Starting from next year, Saab will begin installing cameras on the production lines of its Trollhattan factory in Sweden giving buyers the ability to watch their cars being built online from the comfort of their homes [or office...], according to a report from British magazine Whatcar?. At first customers could receive photos and text messages...


Chrysler Auctions First Fiat 500 in Canada for $85,000

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 12:17 PM PDT

The "Numero Uno" (not the pizza, the car), which is the first in a series of 500 limited edition Fiat 500s to reach Canadian shores, was auctioned off on Saturday evening by Chrysler at Toronto's 17th annual Venetian Ball. The car fetched an impressive $85,000 (no word if that's CAD or USD), with all proceeds benefiting Villa Charities, which is...


2011 Nissan GT-R Facelift Shows Up in Japan, gets 530 Horsepower

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 11:33 AM PDT

Visitors to Japanese showrooms will be the first consumers to get a chance to sit in the firmer, faster, more luxurious 2011 Nissan GT-R when it hits the pavement on November 18 (it'll appear as a 2012 model for the US market and debut in L.A.). The exterior will get a light refresh to better improve its ability to slice through the air and...


BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën want to Expand Cooperation to Hybrid Systems

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 09:51 AM PDT

The ongoing love affair between the BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën has just become more intense as the two companies announced today their intention to further expand the cooperation to include hybrid components for front-wheel-drive vehicles by singing a memorandum of understanding. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of...


2011 Saab 9-4X SUV Revealed: High Res Image Gallery and Full Details

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 07:14 AM PDT

Saab's rejuvenation continues with the presentation of the production version of the long-anticipated 9-4X ahead of its world premiere at next month's Los Angeles Auto Show. One of the last projects developed under the ownership of GM, the 9-4X shares its Theta platform and major drive components with the Cadillac SRX, and like its American...


VW Releases UK Pricing for New Passat Ahead of January Launch

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 06:15 AM PDT

Starting from Tuesday [Oct.19], UK buyers will be able to place their order for the redesigned Volkswagen Passat. Available in sedan and Estate variants, the new car will cost from £18,470 for the entry-level saloon with a 122HP 1.4-liter TSI petrol to £26,955 for the station-wagon with the 170HP 2.0-liter turbo diesel and a DSG...


2012 Nissan GT-R Facelift to be Debut at LA Auto Show

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:29 AM PDT

The North American market version of the revised Nissan GT-R supercar will make its first public appearance on this side of the Atlantic at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17th, the Japanese automaker announced today. Semi-revealed at the Paris Motor Show earlier this month, the latest version of the GT-R gains a barely noticeable exterior...


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