Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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IED and McLaren collaborate on a 2020 McLaren SAV

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 06:54 PM PST

Working with world-renowned supercar manufacturer McLaren, Turin's Istituto Europeo di Design [IED] has created a variety of concepts representing the potential future of the British marque's lineup. Each has been designed with the following requirements in mind: a hybrid, mid-engined four-wheel drive sport-utility riding on a McLaren chassis with...


New Spy Shots of 2012 BMW 1-Series Hatchback

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 04:13 PM PST

Here are the latest spy shots of the forthcoming successor to the current 1-Series hatchback. Being that BMW has confirmed the launch of a smaller model with front-wheel drive, it remains to be seen if the Bavarian automaker will keep the 1-Series moniker or baptize its new C-segment hatch as the 2-Series. Tipped for launch in late 2011, the...


VIDEO: Ferrari 458 Italia is Auto Express’ 2011 Performance Car of the Year

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 02:55 PM PST

British car magazine Auto Express, has crowned the Ferrari 458 Italia their 2011 Performance Car of the Year (PCOTY). The magazine chose the Italian supercar from a list of 20 contenders, including other big names like the Audi V10 Spyder, Porsche GT3 RS, BMW M3 Competition and Mercedes SLS AMG. The Honda CR-Z, Renault Twingo Cup 133 and Skoda...


Buick Teases New GL8 Luxury Minivan for China Market

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 01:59 PM PST

General Motors has release the first teaser photos of the all-new 2011 Buick GL8, a full size luxury minivan developed exclusively for the China market. The new-generation of the GL8, which will replace the Buick Terraza / Chevy Uplander-based model in China, was previewed last year at the Shanghai Auto Show with the Buick Business hybrid concept...


Hyundai Twitters Out New 2011 Elantra ahead of its LA Show Unveiling

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 01:01 PM PST

Not that Hyundai will surprise any of you that have already seen the Korean domestic market 2011 Elantra sedan, but the automaker has released a single photo of a partially wrapped up U.S. spec Elantra on its Twitter page. For the full story on the available powertrains and other details, we'll have to wait until next week when Hyundai pulls the...


VIDEO: C6-based Rossi SixtySix Corvette appears on Jay Leno's Garage

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 12:44 PM PST

Coach-built Corvettes are a dime a dozen, and usually when someone tries to do the "retro" thing with a custom car the result ends up appearing cheesy or shoddy at best. In the case of the Rossi SixtySix, at least the final product is better than the average attempt...I think. I'd still have to see the car in person to be 100% sure. Underpinned...


Ferrari 458 Italia Roasted Brazilian Style [with Video]

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 11:58 AM PST

A new set of photos showing a.. red-hot Ferrari 458 Italia going up in flames is making the internet rounds today. Even though some websites are reporting that the incident happened in Sao Paulo, Brazil, two months after Ferrari issued the infamous recall on the 458 Italia (see here), we don't have sufficient information to be sure about the...


Fuel Filter Leak Prompts Mercedes-Benz Diesel Model Recall in the States

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 11:15 AM PST

A total of 2,297 diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz models are being recalled in the U.S. to fix a potential problem that could lead to fuel leaks. The recall affects certain diesel versions of the 2011MY E-Class, GL-Class, R-Class and M-Class vehicle range. Mercedes-Benz told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the problem...


U.S.-spec FIAT 500 Prima Edizione Shows its Colors

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:28 AM PST

Back in June, Fiat announced that the first batch of its 500 mini to be sold in the States will be the Prima Edizione limited edition models. Sporting the 1.4-liter MultiAir gasoline engine, the special 500s were available in three exterior colors – white, red and grey – and sold out pretty quickly. Now, Fiat USA has posted three images on its...


VW Group Testing Ice- and Fog-Free Windshields

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 09:45 AM PST

For those of us living in colder climates, ice can be a real hassle during winter time; scraping rock like formations from your windshield isn't the best thing that can happen to you in freezing temperatures... But the VW Group in association with the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Technology (IST) in Braunschweig, may soon provide drivers a...


VIDEO: Vladimir Putin Drives a Renault Formula 1 Car

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:58 AM PST

Former Russian President and now Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is doing his best to remain in the spotlight. After his country decided to back the Renault F1 team, by branding it with Lada advertisements, Mr. Putin was invited to drive the R30 Formula One racer at a special event held in St. Petersburg. Video after the break. Wearing a helmet...


BMW Z4 Silver-Top: New Limited Edition Model, only for Japan

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:15 AM PST

Another day, another BMW special for the Japanese market. Following the recent launches of the X6 xDrive35i and 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited editions, BMW has released another limited production model for Japan, this time based on the Z4 hardtop roadster. As its name suggests, the most prominent feature of the Z4 Silver Top edition is the...


New Audi Q5 Hybrid spotted on company's website, gets 2.0-liter TSI and Electric Motor

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 07:27 AM PST

Although there's been no official announcement other than confirmation of a Q5 Hybrid SUV sometime this year (next week's L.A. Auto Show is a good bet), Audi's website seems to think that the brand's mid-size hybrid crossover is ready for some time in the spotlight. According to the site, the Q5 Hybrid will be a full hybrid with a 2.0 TSI..
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