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Popular Mechanics Compiles List of 1980s and 1990s Dreams Cars Priced under $6,000

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 05:14 PM PST

Popular Mechanics has put together a list of 1980s and 1990s cars, which it claims, back then could be considered by many as "dream cars", but today can be found on eBay for under US $6,000. We can't say we fully agree with the term "dream cars" for some of PM's choices as they're not exactly the hottest vehicles ever made, but, hey, they...


Acura to Debut Refreshed 2011 TSX sedan at LA Auto Show

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 04:25 PM PST

Among the world premieres listed on the Los Angeles Auto Show's official website, is the 2011 Acura TSX sedan (known as the Honda Accord in Europe and Japan). Even though Honda has already confirmed its own debuts that include an all-new electric vehicle concept and a new plug-in hybrid platform, we've yet to receive official word on Acura's...


Toyota RAV4 EV "Powered by Tesla" to bow at Los Angeles Auto Show

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 02:57 PM PST

As previously reported, Toyota partnered with Tesla to develop all-electric versions of the RAV4 and Lexus RX SUVs. Earlier this summer, the Japanese maker declined to confirm the two models, but today announced that the RAV4 EV will have its world premiere at this year's edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Aside from the announcement and two...


Lotus Metamorphosis: An artistic take on the firm's future models [with Video]

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 02:19 PM PST

To show that the brand is going through a metamorphosis after the presentation of five new models at the Paris Show, Lotus has joined forces with award winning French artist Gérard Rancinan to create seven artistic images that will be showcased alongside a new book by French writer, Caroline Gaudriault, at a special event in Los Angeles on Friday,...


VIDEO: Fiat 500 Races Koenigsegg CCX in Swedish Webhost Ad

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 01:53 PM PST

Here's a car race with a difference: an automotive remake of the classic Tortoise and the Hare story, starring a Fiat 500 as the tortoise and a Koenigsegg CCX as the hare. Well, not a real 500 and CCX; these are 1:24 scale models, and the whole thing is filmed in stop motion. It was made by Swedish filmmaker and photographer Robin Danehav as an...


Marchionne: 2012 Jeep Wrangler to get Pentastar V6, Dodge working on a new compact car

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 01:09 PM PST

In the announcement on Chrysler's third-quarter sales results, the company's CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that next year's 2012MY Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will both get a new 3.6-liter V6 "Pentastar" engine. Mr. Marchionne also spoke of a new Dodge sedan as well, which is currently being developed on the underpinnings of the Alfa...


Report Says VW Group May Also be Interested in Ferrari Stake...

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 12:02 PM PST

Having already expressed interest in acquiring Alfa Romeo, the ever-growing Volkswagen Group is now allegedly eyeing a stake in Ferrari - or at least that's what is being reported by the German press. However, whereas with Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech openly admitted that he would like to buy the Milanese brand, for now, we...


Real Life Red Bull X1 to be Shown at GT5 Launch Party in Madrid

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 11:29 AM PST

We were quite impressed with the virtual Red Bull X1 Prototype, the fastest car in the upcoming fifth installment of the Gran Turismo series. This time, Evo Magazine reveals that Red Bull has decided to build a scale model, which will be shown at the GT5 launch party in Madrid, in a few weeks time. As previously reported, the virtual X1 will...


New Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG with 518HP or 550HP to Premiere in LA

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 10:41 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the world debut of its next-generation CLS63 AMG sports sedan at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public November 19-28. The German maker also revealed that it will make an announcement on the U.S. rollout of its fuel cell-powered F-CELL car. The yet to be shown 2011 CLS63 AMG model (the standard CLS is...


Chrysler Releases Pricing on 2011MY 200 Sedan, Starts at $19,995

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 09:29 AM PST

Even though Chrysler has yet to give us the full picture on the Sebring's replacement, today the Detroit automaker announced pricing for the 2011MY 200 sedan. Planned to go on sale by the end of the year, the facelifted and renamed Sebring will be available at launch in three models (LX, Touring and Limited), with a fourth trim ("S") to be added...


Land Rover fully reveals 5-Door Range Rover Evoque before LA Show debut [20 Photos]

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 08:23 AM PST

After teasing us at the end of September with a single photo, Land Rover today came out with more details and a full image gallery of the 5-door version of the Range Rover Evoque ahead of its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 17. The Evoque Coupe's five-door sibling combines the same bold design, first seen on the Land Rover...


Bentley Releases New Photo Gallery of 2011 Continental GT Facelift

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 07:52 AM PST

We first saw the refreshed and re-powered 2011 Bentley Continental GT at last month's Paris International Motor Show, but today, the British automaker released a new batch of images. Judging by the Continental GT's license plates and the surroundings, the photo shoot appears to have taken place somewhere in the Middle East. In the Continental...


LupiniPower's Chevrolet SportUte is a wild one; Packs 535HP from Supercharged V8

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 06:56 AM PST

The Holden Commodore Ute may not have been given the chance for a career in the States as the G8 ST sport truck after the demise of Pontiac, but GM's modern-day El-Camino from Down-Under continues to be offered in markets outside Australia including South Africa were it is sold as the Chevy Ute SS. LupiniPower, a local tuner from South Africa,...


VIDEO: Aston Martin Releases V8 Vantage N420 Promo

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 06:17 AM PST

The N420 (see here) is another motorsport-inspired V8 Vantage. It's a successor to the 2007 N400 and it has been created to celebrate Aston Martin's achievements in the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Now, the British maker has released the first promotional video featuring its latest special edition sports car. Borrowing the 4.7-liter engine from the...


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