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H&R puts a little backbone into the New 2011 VW Jetta VI

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 07:25 PM PST

Suspension aficionados H&R have gotten their hands on the new Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 and decided to give it a once-over with some low-key modifications. After the Jetta arrived at H&R's US headquarters, the first pieces to get the ax were the springs (obviously). Now, the brand new Jetta VI rides 1.3 inches lower thanks to a set of Sport..


Phantom of the Chrysler: Rolls Royce Makeover for 300 Sedan

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 05:43 PM PST

Adding to very long list of Chrysler 300 models turned into Rolls Royce or Bentley clones that we've shown you over the past few years is this two-tone burgundy-goldish example, which is said to have been snagged in the city of Tangier in Morocco by a reader of the Autogespot forums. Follow the jump to check out one more picture of the car and to...


Super Green: The New Wave Of Environmentally Conscious Exotic Supercars

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 04:45 PM PST

It's not that easy being green, least of all if you're a builder of exotic, high performance supercars or uberluxury sedans. Recently however, there has been a move towards improving fuel economy and reducing emissions by many of the world's biggest and most well known luxury and performance brands. Take Ferrari's stop-start equipped California...


Aston Martin Cygnet makes its global debut... in Harrods window

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 03:34 PM PST

Ah, Harrods. Not only is it the swankiest and largest department store in the world, but starting from today and running through December 11, it will also be home to Aston Martin's new luxury city car, the Cygnet. The British firm's polished up Toyota iQ is making its global debut at the renowned shopping center in London occupying a prominent...


Buick Unveils 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist Mild Hybrid System, Returns 37 mpg Highway

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 02:00 PM PST

Starting from next summer, all versions of the Buick LaCrosse with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit will be fitted with GM's eAssist mild hybrid technology as standard, the automaker announced today. The 2012MY LaCrosse will make its world premiere this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The eAssist system shares the same basic...


In Making the latest Cadillac Escalade More High-Tech, GM Actually Made it Easier to Steal...

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 01:14 PM PST

According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, the Cadillac Escalade is numero uno when it comes to stolen car claims here in the US. The group says that for the first three years of the third-generation Escalade's production (2007-2009) there have been an average of 10.8 claims - from stealing the rims up to the entire car - for every 1000 insured...


Mazda3 gets Revised 1.6-liter Diesel in Europe, Returns 4.4lt/100km or 53.5mpg

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST

Mazda has updated the 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine offered in the Mazda3 hatchback and sedan models, making it Euro 5-compliant, more powerful (115 hp vs 109 hp) and even more economical. The new version needs just 4.4 lt/100 km (64.2 UK mpg or 53.5 US mpg) and it's mated for the first time to a six-speed manual transmission. The five...


2011 Dodge Challenger Revealed in Detail, Plus New Photo Gallery

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 11:45 AM PST

After a long wait, the details and photos of the subtly refreshed 2011 Dodge Challenger coupe are finally in, but the changes are far less spectacular than expected. If you want the short story, the 2011MY version of the Chrysler Group's muscle car gains a new Pentastar V6 for the base model and a 6.4-liter V8 for the SRT8 (already previewed on...


Arden Takes On the New Jaguar XJ Saloon

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:29 AM PST

The all-new Jaguar XJ is one of those cars you either love or hate. There is no middle ground with this strange mix of old and new, of traditionalism and modern manufacturing techniques. Now German tuners Arden, perhaps best known these days for tuning Jaguars, Minis and Land Rovers, have returned to their roots and taken the big cat for another...


Heico Sportiv Tricks Out the All-New Volvo V60

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 09:46 AM PST

Come later this month at the Essen Motor Show (26th November - 5th December 2010) in Germany, Volvo tuning specialist Heico Sportive will unveil its performance and styling bits for the Swedish automaker's all-new V60. The tuning program for the station wagon model carries the same upgrades as the S60 sedan. On the styling side, the German...


Ford Launches Mondeo with 160HP 1.6-liter EcoBoost Engine

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 08:54 AM PST

As part of the UK launch of the facelifted Mondeo, Ford released details on the new 1.6-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine with 160 hp. The new turbocharged four-cylinder unit is not only 10% more powerful than the naturally aspirated 45 hp 2.0-liter variant it replaces, but also extends the driving range by an extra 100 miles or 160km returning 41.5...


2011 Hyundai Elantra: Photo Gallery of U.S. Spec Model

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 08:24 AM PST

Hyundai has let out a comprehensive photo gallery of the North American version of the new Elantra sedan in advance of the sedan's debut at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show. As anticipated, aside from some barely visible alterations here and there including the modified digital display in the instrument panel and tail light crystals, there are no...


VIDEO: Learn how to Drive the Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 07:08 AM PST

So, you bought your first Porsche 911 GT3. Good for you, but can you handle this beast? The Germans refined their rear-engine setup for decades, making each generation of the iconic 911 better than before. Still, there are moments when Stuttgart's best can be a handful. To avoid this, you can take the GT3 to the Porsche Experience Center at...


Family Ties: Chrysler and Dodge Group Shots

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 06:38 AM PST

We're still waiting for the Chrysler Group to release some decent photo galleries of its newest models - and in particular, of the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 200 - but until then, here are two group shots, one including all of the 2011MY Dodge models such as the Avenger, Charger, Challenger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan, and the other,...


Lamborghini Presents All-New 700HP 6.5-liter V12 for Murcielago's Successor

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 06:10 AM PST

Putting to rest the various rumors of the past few months, Lamborghini today announced that next year's Murcielago replacement will get an all-new V12 power plant matched to also new automated manual gearbox. The new V12 engine was developed from a clean sheet of paper entirely in-house by Lamborghini at company headquarters in Sant'Agata...


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