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Mitsuoka Updates Galue Limousine, Based on Nissan Teana

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 05:12 PM PST

There are coachbuilders and coachbuilders. And then there's Mitsuoka, a Japanese company that believes in bettering a vehicle's appearance by collecting styling bits from here and there. Memorable creations include the Mazda MX-5-based Himiko Roadster, the Ford Mustang-based Galue Convertible and last but not least, how can we not forget the...


Damnjdm’s Shopped Nissan Juke Becomes Reality...Sort of

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 04:15 PM PST

Remember that Nissan Juke photoshop from a couple of months back (if you don't, no worries, just click here)? You know the one: black paint, lowered ride height, yellow headlights and green Volk Rays VR.G2 alloys? Well, someone has fitted the VR.G2s to an otherwise stock standard Nissan Juke and the result is...underwhelming. Now don't get me...


New Chevrolet Cruze Eco Returns 42 mpg Highway, 28 mpg City

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 03:28 PM PST

General Motors announced today that the Chevrolet Cruze Eco, which goes on sale in January 2011 for $18,895, delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg (5.6 lt/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 lt/100 km) in city, delivering a better fuel efficiency than hybrid models like the Ford Fusion Hybrid or Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Detroit automaker's...


BMW 330i Coupe Revived from the Brink, Returns as E46 Pickup Truck

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 02:40 PM PST

One member of the E46fanatics forum has recently proven just how much of a fanatic he is by creating this E46-based modern El Camino. The most surprising aspect is that its creator spent less than $10,000 total on the project. Starting out with a totaled E46 330i Coupe (optioned the ZHP performance package, no less), forum member bodycustom1...


2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 gets a Special TracKey that Unleashes the Muscle Car's Full Potential

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 01:55 PM PST

Good news for buyers of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 as Ford announced today that it will provide two sets of keys for the muscle car. And why is this newsworthy, we hear you ask? Because the second optional set, called TracKey, promises to unleash the full performance of the Mustang Boss 302. You see, the TracKey communicates with an additional...


VIDEO: New Range Rover Evoque 5-Door Previewed on Film

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 01:14 PM PST

The wait for the five-door version of the promising Range Rover Evoque soft roader is almost over as in less than a week's time, we'll see the SUV up close at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Following yesterday's detailed photo presentation, we now have the first video footage of the Evoque, which will hit U.S. dealerships next fall with a...


Simbol Design K1 Attack is a Shed-Built Italian GT with an Alfa V6

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 12:28 PM PST

From the creators of the Ferrari Enzo-emulating GTX-R comes the K1 Attack, a car that takes styling cues from the Spyker C8 Aileron, Lotus Europa and others. Simbol Design has fitted the Attack with an Alfa Romeo-sourced V6 turbo good for 246 horsepower. Mated to a 5-speed manual, this gives the custom built sports car an apparent 0 to 100 km/h...


New Bespoke Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Speed Series 51 Models

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 12:03 PM PST

First seen on the Continental GT and GTC, Bentley now offers the Series 51 design options – 14 in total – on the Continental Flying Spur and Speed. These range from duo-tone exterior paint options to new interior color and trim combinations. Also, all Continental Flying Spur and Supersports models are specified as standard with a...


Skoda Celebrates IRC Title with Fabia RS Edition S2000

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 11:02 AM PST

In celebration of the International Rally Championship (IRC) title won by its Fabia S2000, Skoda has rolled out a limited-run edition version of its road-going Fabia RS hot hatch dressed in the firm's racing colors. All 200 examples of the car will be painted in a Rally Green finish with a white roof, white alloy wheels and stickers from the...


VIDEO: Lamborghini 560-4 Polizia Stradale Hitting it out at Monza

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 10:29 AM PST

Youtube's Marchettino has some neat footage featuring one of two Gallardo 560-4s donated by Lamborghini to the Italian police (the other was totaled last year - see here). The cars were originally acquired in 2008 as replacements for the first two Gallardo police cars (donated in 2004), and their purpose is to rapidly transport organs and patrol...


2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and Charger R/T to go on Road Show

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 10:00 AM PST

Starting from November 15, the Chrysler Group's Dodge brand will take two of its newest models, the special edition 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 and the facelifted Charger R/T, on a multi-state road show that will bring them to auto enthusiasts from Michigan to California before they arrive in dealerships. Named "The Hemi Highway Tour", both cars will...


Rumorville: Is Lamborghini Really Going to Revive the Rambo Lambo?

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 08:56 AM PST

Here we go again; according to unconfirmed reports from the UK, Lamborghini is working on a spiritual successor to the LM002 aka Rambo Lambo – you know, the monstrous Italian SUV of the late 1980s, which used the Countach's 5.2-liter V12 and had a special place in the hearts of obscenely rich sheiks. "Industry insiders" say that the new model...


New Opel Ampera to Sell for €42,900 or US$59,100 in Europe

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 08:17 AM PST

General Motors announced today that the European version of its extended-range Chevrolet Volt electric car, the Ampera, will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011 as an Opel in mainland Europe and as a Vauxhall in the UK, with prices -including tax- starting from €42,900. At the current exchange rates, that comes to around US$59,100, which is...


2011MY Chrysler Town & Country Pricing Released, Starts at $30,995

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 07:26 AM PST

Chrysler states that its refreshed 2011 Town & Country "delivers great American design, innovative technology and unparalleled functionality, all at surprising value". Well, we'll you be the judge of that, but for now we can tell you that the facelifted minivan will soon hit U.S. dealerships in three trim levels (Touring, Touring L and...


Porsche to Unwrap New or Special Edition Mid-Engine Sports Car at LA Show

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 07:09 AM PST

This just in; Porsche announced today that it will present a world premiere of "a mid-engine sports car" at next week's Los Angeles Auto Show. The Stuttgart automaker did not get into any details, but unless it's the production version of the 918 Spyder hybrid flagship, our guess would be it's either a special edition or a new version of one of...


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