Thursday, December 9, 2010

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New Porsche 911 Shows its Panamera-Style Snout in South Africa

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 06:15 PM PST

Once again, Carscoop's photographers have caught the all-new generation of Porsche's 911 sports car series testing. However, this time, they snagged a barely camouflaged prototype not in Germany, but in South Africa. And even though our man with the camera wasn't able to capture a crystal clear shot of the front end of the 2012MY 911, it's fairly...


Lotus Renault GP is the New Kid on the 2011 Formula 1 Block

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 04:38 PM PST

Lotus announced today that it's taking over the "Renault F1 Team" and creating a new team named "Lotus Renault GP" that will compete in the 2011 Formula 1 season and onwards. This is not the first time that the two companies have worked together in Formula 1, as in the 1980s, Lotus used turbocharged engines sourced from the French carmaker. ...


Idries Noah’s T2 Concept: E55 AMG Performance without the Guilt

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 03:24 PM PST

Graphic artist and automotive aficionado Idries Noah wows us yet again with the T2 Concept: an eco-friendly hybrid electric supercar. The South African designer, whose previous creations include the Audi R8-rivalling BMW M Sports Coupe and Dodge Viper-esque Project Fireblade, envisions the T2 Concept as, the "world's fastest...


VIDEO: 800 hp Shelby GT500 Blows Up During Dyno Test

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 02:52 PM PST

We don't know if this is a factory 800-horsepower Super Snake or a privately tuned GT500, but something went very wrong during this dyno test... It might have happened due to insufficient cooling or a faulty component - we just don't know. Whatever the cause, the owner is one unhappy guy. Follow the break and watch the engine going up in flames...


Slow Down App Uses Music to Warn Heavy Footed Drivers

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 02:00 PM PST

If for some reason you find yourself constantly violating the speed limits, then you may want to take a look at this new app for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad products. The "Slow Down App" does what it implies; it slows down the music or even shuts off the volume completely to warn drivers that they have exceeded the speed limit. The music...


Takayanagi Miluira: A Retro-Styled, Pocket EV from Japan

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 01:04 PM PST

In a world where "grown-up" EVs like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are all about numbers and specs, the little open-top Takayanagi Miluira from Japan doesn't take itself very seriously. Featuring a design that resembles cars from the early 1900s, it measures just 2.18 meters (85.8 inches) in length and can only accommodate the driver. ...


BMW Lifts the Veil off All-new 1 Series M Coupé [Video]

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 11:39 AM PST

It's only a matter of hours before BMW drops the ball on its much anticipated 1 Series M Coupé, but for now, the Bavarian automaker has released a video showing the production version of the sports car completely undisguised for the very first time. The short story is that the 1 Series M Coupé is based off the 135i featuring a straight-six engine...


1985 BMW 557i with Corvette V8 Heart Transplant

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 11:22 AM PST

Owning a mint condition E28 BMW 5 Series would be a dream come true for most bimmer fans. However, the owner of this Euro-spec 1985 528i was probably not impressed by the stock 2.8-liter powerplant's 184-ponies, so he performed an engine swap. If it was up to me and money wasn't an object, I would've probably tried to fit a V12, but the 1999...


China Market 2012 Volkswagen NMS Unwrapped?

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 10:49 AM PST

Chances are you've already seen a set of pictures, supposedly depicting the U.S. market version of the 2012 Volkswagen New Midsized Sedan (NMS), floating around on the web-o-sphere this week. As always, we looked around and tried to find the original or one of the original sources of the photos. Turns out that these pictures originated from a...


Mercedes-Benz Adds Pedestrian Spotlight Function to Night Vision System

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 09:18 AM PST

Driving at night is not the most relaxing thing to do, especially if you're on a side road full of potholes and without markings. But even in the city, you have to be constantly on the lookout for dangers, including pedestrians. So, when Mercedes says that its new Active Night View Assist Plus [ANVAP] system can also direct light towards people on...


2012 Hyundai Azera: New Photos Plus Technical Specs, May Debut at NY Show

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 08:22 AM PST

We recently got our first official sneak peak at the upcoming 2012 Hyundai Azera, but the South Korean automaker keeps dropping new information and pictures on its mid-size sedan that will take its place between the Sonata and the Genesis. This time we have details on the engine options for the KDM version, which will continue to use the Grandeur...


Moon Regan Transantartic Expedition’s Concept Vehicle is Cooler than Ice [with Video]

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 06:33 AM PST

Most people can get through the winter driving ordinary vehicles just fine as long as they follow some simple rules. But when the going gets tough and the snow hits the fan, you need a special ride, like this Bio-Inspired Ice Vehicle (BIV). Built in 2008 with Lotus know-how, the BIV is currently used by the Moon Regan Transantartic Expedition for...


Project Kahn Teases Ranger Rover Evoque Cosworth

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 05:58 AM PST

Land Rover's newcomer won't be arriving in dealerships before the second half of 2011, yet the tuning industry is already rubbing its hands and making plans for the development of numerous sport packages for the Range Rover-badged Evoque. Project Kahn, known for its tinkered Land Rover proposals, has released this single teaser image of the Evoque...


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