Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Simbol Design Lavazza GTX-R is a Ferrari Enzo Wannabe with a BMW V12

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 07:11 PM PDT

Let's face it: buying a supercar is hard. They're expensive, they're hard to insure and if you crash one you're bound to see it posted on Carscoop. So what do you do if you crave the supercar looks but can't stomach the supercar hang-ups? You buy an Italian knockoff, that's what. This here is the Lavazza GTX-R and yes, it does look a lot like a...


T-Top Camaro Conversion to debut at SEMA

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 05:33 PM PDT

Is the new Chevrolet Camaro not vintage enough for you? Well, for those owners looking to relive their 1970's (or 80's) youth, Drop Top Customs - owned by Convertible Builders LLC - has answered your prayers. The Florida-based firm has crafted a T-Top conversion for the fifth-gen Camaro, and it intends to debut the kit at SEMA this year...


Eisenmann Takes a Shot at the Audi R8 with "Spark Eight"

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 04:51 PM PDT

Eisenmann is mostly known for its performance exhaust systems, but the German company has now presented a comprehensive tuning package for the Audi R8 sports car. It's called the "Spark Eight" and it features full-blown carbon aerodynamic kit finished in a light grey color, along with some other goodies, such as new alloy wheels, a tweaked chassis...


2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392: Limited Production Model with 470HP Teased Ahead of SEMA

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 03:22 PM PDT

The new Dodge Redline Charger and Mopar-prepped Fiat 500 will certainly grab everyone's attention at the SEMA Show, but without doubt, the most exciting proposal at the firm's booth will be a limited edition run of the yet-to-be-revealed, 2011 Challenger, which will be making its world premiere at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On a side note,...


Hyundai wants to be more American than Ford, GM, and Chrysler by Building 80% of its U.S.-sold cars in the States

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 01:34 PM PDT

Hyundai, in another bold move to continue attracting American consumers and impressing the public, will soon be building up to 80% American-sold cars in the US (as long as the Elantra makes as big a splash as the Sonata). That would make the little Korean-that-could as "American" as Ford, GM, and apple pie. While this sounds impressive, the...


VIDEO: Tiff Needell gets his Hands on the Pagani Zonda R

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 12:52 PM PDT

Ever wonder what it's like to be an automotive journalist? Well, for a select few, there are times when it can be (very) rewarding. See, not many journalists will have the chance to get their hands on a Pagani Zonda R. On the other hand, few are as qualified as Fifth Gear co-host Tiff Needell to justify such a pricey loan and this video stands as...


Alfa Romeo to Stay and Rebuild Under Fiat, Hopes to Move 500,000 Units by 2014

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 12:13 PM PDT

Fiat CEO Segio Marchionne has put the VW-Alfa Romeo rumors to rest...for now. Alfa will officially stay under its Italian parent's wing for at least a little while longer as Marchionne attempts to revive the ever-struggling Italian luxury automaker. Alfa Romeo, as you may know, is not exactly pulling its weight; it is estimated that Fiat loses...


Wiesmann Replaces BMW V10 with 4.4-liter Twin Turbo V8 on MF4 and MF5 Sports Cars

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 11:25 AM PDT

As previously reported, Wiesmann had to find a replacement for BMW's 5.0-liter V10, as the German automaker dropped the specific engine from its line-up. Fans need not to worry though, because Wiesmann stayed with Bavaria's finest. And by that we mean that Wiesmann opted to fit its GT and Roadster MF4/MF5 old-school-look sports cars with BMW's...


Top Gear: The Stig’s Helmet Sells for $5,327 at Auction

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 10:07 AM PDT

In a move akin to selling the Shroud of Turin, a former production coordinator from BBC's Top Gear television program put one of The Stig's iconic white helmets up for auction this week. The seller, Sophia Vaizey, explains: "The Stig wore it [the helmet] on the show for quite a while. He then got a new one for safety reasons, so it got stored...


Citroën Announces UK Pricing on Updated 2011MY C5

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 08:57 AM PDT

The modestly refreshed 2011 model year Citroën C5 will be arriving in both sedan and Tourer forms at the firm's UK dealerships in November with O.T.R. prices ranging from £19,195 to £29,595, the automaker announced today. The Saloon and Tourer versions of the mid-size C5 have been upgraded with revised headlamps that incorporate LED daytime...


SEMA Preshow: 2010 Fiat 500 Tuned by the American Way

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 08:24 AM PDT

The Chrysler Group is bumping up the interest on the upcoming U.S. market Fiat 500 with a tuned concept version readied by none other than the Mopar Underground team, which will make its world premiere at next month's SEMA Show. In what could be seen as a preview of things to come for U.S. buyers of the retro-styled city car, Mopar's team has...


SEMA Preshow: 2011 RedLine Dodge Charger Loves Carbon Fiber

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 07:54 AM PDT

Not to be outdone by Ford and General Motors, the Chrysler Group is readying a parade of specially tuned vehicles for this year's edition of the SEMA Show, which takes place in Las Vegas from November 2 to 5. One of the firm's star attractions will be the RedLine Dodge Charger based on the redesigned 2011 model year version of the saloon. "We...


Lambrolet Camardo: Yep, Someone Actually Tried to Turn a Camaro into a Gallardo...

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 07:29 AM PDT

This here replica of a Lamborghini Gallardo based on a 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is soooo wrong in soooo many different ways and levels it would probably take a 50-page supplement to explore them all... However, we must admit that the eBay seller's description gave us a hearty good laugh so we'll refrain from making any disparaging comments. Hit the...


GrandGT: TechArt Tunes Porsche's Panamera Turbo to 571HP

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 06:42 AM PDT

Joining the world premiere of the 2011 Cayenne-based Magnum at next month's Auto Zurich Car Show in Switzerland, will be yet another new tuning proposal from Porsche specialist TechArt, this time based on the Panamera sports saloon. Dubbed the GrandGT, the tuning firm's new customization program revamps the Panamera Turbo's exterior and interior...


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