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Video: Top Gear Releases Trailer from "Christmas Specials 2010" Episode

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 05:25 PM PST

Set to air on December 26, Top Gear's [the original] newest Christmas Special will see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take the role of the three wise men, as they celebrate Christ's birth in the Middle East (see a video shoot from Israel here). Other highlights of the show will be drag races between the Mercedes SLS, Porsche GT3 RS...


Daihatsu Launches New Move, Claims Title of Japan's Most Fuel Efficient Non-Hybrid Passenger Car

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 04:21 PM PST

Toyota Motor Corp's small-car making subsidiary, Daihatsu, has unveiled a new generation of its Move mini in Japan. The five-door hatchback has been redesigned from the ground up and is claimed to be the most fuel efficient, non-hybrid, gasoline passenger car in Japan achieving up to 27.0km/liter, which is equal to 65.5 mpg US and 3.7 lt/100km. ...


Report: Lancia's Chrysler 300-Based Thema and Ypsilon Replacement with 5-doors on their Way

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 02:47 PM PST

Rumors about a possible successor for the Lancia Thesis, based on the Chrysler's 300C, have been making the internet rounds for quite some time now, without coming to fruition. Nevertheless, Automotive News is reporting that Fiat is determined to go ahead and reveal the car. Inside sources told the news site that the car will most likely be called...


GM Brings Cadillac Back to Racing with CTS-V Coupe

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 01:01 PM PST

It's been three years since GM pulled the plug on Cadillac's racing aspirations, but the luxury carmaker is set for a comeback as it was announced today that Cadillac will return to racing in 2011 with the CTS-V Coupe, which will compete in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge [SCCA]. The move also marks Cadillac's return to a series...


Video: Cold Weather Drifters of December

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 12:45 PM PST

For obvious reasons, there aren't that many classic drifting competitions during the winter time However, some drivers can't stay away from the sport. Despite the freezing conditions with temperatures hovering around 30F or -1 Celsius throughout the day, the "100 Drifters of December" event, held at the Summit Point racetrack in West Virginia,...


Toyota Issues Voluntary Recall on 94,000 2011MY Sienna Minivans

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 12:06 PM PST

Toyota said on Monday it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of some 94,000 units of its new 2011MY Sienna minivan (built before early November 2010) because of a potential problem with the brake light switch bracket. According to the Japanese automaker, due to the proximity with the parking brake, the stop lamp switch bracket could be deformed...


New Lancia Stratos in Rally Car Guise and More. Could be Built in Limited Numbers if there's Interest [with Video]

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 11:08 AM PST

The New Lancia Stratos has completed yet another step of its lengthy unveiling process. This time we have information about the official presentation, which took place on November 29-30, at the Paul Ricard Circuit in Le Castellet, France. There, a select few had the opportunity to see the cabin for the first time, a racecar concept, while they...


New Honda Civic Concept to be Unwrapped at Detroit Show, Previews Production Model

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 10:47 AM PST

What you see pictured above is an official rendering of the Honda Civic Concept, which will be revealed in the flesh at the upcoming 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2011. According to the Japanese automaker, the concept is more of a pre-production study that will preview the actual, ninth-generation 2012 Civic, which...


2011 Jeep Compass Receives "Grand" Facelift: Official Details and Photo Gallery

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 09:50 AM PST

The Chrysler Group has officially revealed the refreshed for the 2011 model year Jeep Compass crossover, which will go on sale in the U.S. within the next few weeks. In a similar fashion to its sister model, the 2011 Patriot, which looks like a smaller Liberty / Cherokee, the 2011 Compass bears a strong resemblance to Jeep's flagship, the new...


Jaguar Reportedly Looking into the SUV Segment

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 08:02 AM PST

According to UK magazine Autocar, Jaguar is considering the development of a crossover / SUV model, presumably to boost sales in Europe and the North America. While creating internal competition for Land Rover models, such as the Evoque, doesn't sound like a good idea, the project has the backing of Jaguar boss Adrian Hallmark. "We need a...


Irmscher Unleashes Camaro i42 with 509HP Supercharged 6.2-liter V8

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 07:30 AM PST

With the European launch of the Chevrolet Camaro just around the corner, General Motor's semi-official tuning partner across the pond, Irmscher, is gearing up for the presentation with the release of a limited production version of its i42 Camaro study, which was showcased at this year's Essen Motor Show. For the creation of the i42 Camaro,...


Video: New Ferrari 458 Challenge at the Valencia Circuit

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 06:45 AM PST

At this year's Bologna Motor Show in Italy, Ferrari unveiled the fabulous 458 Challenge, a competition model boasting the standard model's 4.5-liter V8 capable of 570 hp. To promote the new racer, Ferrari also organized a series of tests at the Valencia circuit in Spain, inviting its own test drivers and Challenge Cup competitors to share their...


New Hyundai i40: VW Passat and Ford Mondeo Rival Teased Ahead of Geneva Debut

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 06:07 AM PST

These are the first teaser renderings of Hyundai's new competitor in the European market D-segment, the i40 that will take on the likes of the VW Passat, Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna and Toyota Avensis from next year. It is based on a modified version of the North American Sonata's platform and aside from the estate model seen here, it will also be...


Porsche Launches New 911 GT3 RSR Endurance Racer

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 05:12 AM PST

Porsche has unveiled an updated version of its 911 GT3 RSR racecar, which will participate in next year's GT Championship. The German firm's engineers modified the exhaust system and air intake housing, with the 4.0-liter boxer powerplant delivering 5 more horsepower, for a total of 455 hp at 7,800 rpm. While the power increase isn't much of an...


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