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Chrysler Magnum and Dodge 300C in Face-Off...

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 04:44 PM PDT

Spotted outside the SEMA Show in Las Vegas was this odd creation pictured above; a hotted-up and lowered-down Chrysler 300C with a Dodge Magnum fascia - talk about family ties... And just in case you wondering what the opposite face-transplant would look like, we checked around out the tuner's website -that would be USWheel- and, not surprisingly,...


Mazda brings Super20 MX-5 along with other tuned models to SEMA Show

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 03:59 PM PDT

In order to take full advantage of the aftermarket fanboys trolling around SEMA, Mazda released more than a few examples of the paths tuners could take when modifying its MX-5 roadster, Mazda2, and Mazda3 models. The Mazda2s seen here are designed with two different goals in mind: looking slick on the street, or tearing it up at the track. The...


SEMA 2010: Rhys Millen Racing's Signature Edition Hyundai Equus

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 02:54 PM PDT

Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) is proving to be solid partner for Hyundai as for the third consecutive year, the two companies have joined forces at the SEMA Show. For this year's edition of the Las Vegas event, RMR customized Hyundai's new Equus luxury flagship with exterior, interior and performance upgrades. On the outside, the Signature Edition...


VIDEO: Chris Harris Drives the BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 01:52 PM PDT

Yesterday, Evo magazine released a video in which Chris Harris goes to Munich to find out if the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is a proper M car. His conclusions will bring joy to BMW fans, as Mr. Harris thinks that everything from the engine character to steering and damping "feels like a really good package". "This is going to be the car that everyone...


General Motors Could get Over $45 Billion in Future Tax Breaks

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 01:17 PM PDT

According to the ever-enjoyable Wall Street Journal, General Motors may come away from its near-death experience with over $45 Billion in tax breaks on future profits over. Yes, that is Billion with a "B". How exactly did that happen? Somewhere in the hubbub of GM's catastrophic nosedive into failure, paperwork was put in place to utilize a...


2010 SEMA Awards: Not Surprisingly, Detroit's Three Score a Hat Trick

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 01:00 PM PDT

The organizers of the SEMA show have announced the winners of the very first SEMA Award contest for the hottest and most popular car, truck and 4x4 -SUV models at this year's edition of aftermarket event in Las Vegas. According to SEMA, the inaugural award recognizes the most tuner-friendly new models, based on the number of vehicles exhibited at...


Jaguar Styles up XF Saloon with new Black Pack Kit

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 12:02 PM PDT

Jaguar UK has released a new styling kit for the XF saloon, called the Black Pack. Available on the XF Diesel S, 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 petrol and XFR models, the £950 factory package improves the premium saloon's visual appeal without going overboard. Those that opt for the Black Pack will get 20-inch Draco alloys, painted in dark...


Mopar Tunes from SEMA Show Including Fiat 500, Dodge Redline Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 11:22 AM PDT

Here are the first real life photos of some of the Mopar-tuned Chrysler Group products that were introduced at the SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas. If you follow the break, you can find photos of the customized Fiat 500, Dodge Redline Charger, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee, plus a video with Mark Allen, head of Jeep Product Design,...


Toyota Plans to Slowly Bore us to Death with Prius MPV Puzzle Teasers

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 10:44 AM PDT

Toyota has decided to build some anticipation about its upcoming Prius MPV [the name has not yet been announced] hybrid, before the big reveal at the Detroit motor show in January 2010, by launching a series of teasers in the form of puzzle pieces. The puzzle theme appears to be central to the Prius MPV campaign as it was also used in the...


SEMA 2010: Honda Shows Accord Crosstour HFP Concept and Accord Coupe HFP

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 10:11 AM PDT

On display alongside the twelve modified CR-Z sport hybrid coupes at Honda's SEMA Show booth, are the HFP (Honda Factory Performance) prepared Accord Crosstour study and Accord Coupe models. The crossover version of the Accord is a demonstration concept only fitted with a body kit and blacked out front grille, a prototype lowered HFP sport..


Volvo Looking to Claim Title of World’s Fastest Hybrid Truck

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 09:46 AM PDT

After improving a previous world speed record for the standing kilometer in June 2010 with a diesel model, Volvo Trucks is now developing a new diesel-electric hybrid version called "Mean Green" to claim the title of the World's Fastest Hybrid Truck in spring 2011. A well known Swedish truck racing ace, Boije Ovebrink, is going to be the one to...


Philadelphia High School Students Build Automotive X Prize Contender [with Videos]

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 08:59 AM PDT

Some people are just meant to go places. In the case of 16-year old Azeem Hill and the rest of Simon Hauger's West Philadelphia-based high-school hybrid team, that place is somewhere into the vastly expanding world of alternative fuel technology. The West Philly Hybrid X Team, builders of the EVX GT and EVX Focus, is the result of an...


Nissan Releases Pricing for 2011 370Z Range

Posted: 03 Nov 2010 08:33 AM PDT

We just got our hands on the pricing for the 2011 model year Nissan 370Z range. The base 370Z Coupe starts at US$30,610, while US$37,520 will get you in the Roadster model. The more potent Nismo 370Z is priced at US$49,990. All MSRPs exclude destination and handling fees. Being that the latest Z was only just introduced in 2009, changes for the..
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