Friday, December 17, 2010

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Video Preview of Porsche Boxster-Based Bugatti Veyron Replica in the Making

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 11:54 AM PST

While we certainly won't go as far as calling the Boxster the Fiero of the 2010s, thanks to its mid-engine layout and a significant drop in pricing of the first generation models, Porsche's roadster model is becoming increasingly popular as a donor car among replica makers. Recently we showed you a Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster clone based on a...


BMW’s Vision ED-based Sports Car Likely to Cost Around US $200,000

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:48 AM PST

Back in November, BMW confirmed that a hybrid sports car based on its Vision EfficientDynamics Concept would enter production in 2013. However, the Bavarian automaker did not disclose any details about the price of its 'green' performance machine. Now, according to a report from InsideLine [IL] citing the BMW Sales and Marketing Director, Ian...


Cam-Shaft Wraps Cadillac CTS-V Sedan in Matte White and Pushes Output to 630HP

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:24 AM PST

Mostly known for its car wrap offerings, German aftermarket firm Cam-Shaft has presented a new tuning package with styling and performance upgrades for the Cadillac CTS-V sports sedan. Being a car wrap expert, Cam Shaft started out by masking the car's bodywork in a matte white finish. It then applied a matte black tape on all chrome accents found...


Hyundai Drops Pricing on New Sonata Hybrid, Starts from $26,545

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:25 AM PST

Hyundai's all-new 2011 Sonata Hybrid sedan will carry a starting price of $25,795 plus a $750 fee for freight charges for a total of $26,545 when it arrives in the firm's dealerships in early January. The most fuel efficient version of the South Korean maker's mid-size sedan will comes in just two flavors, with the next version being the...


Honda to Recall 1.35 Million Fit and Jazz Models Worldwide to Repair Headlamps

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:50 AM PST

Honda said on Thursday it would recall around 1.35 million examples of its Fit / Jazz subcompact to fix a potential problem with the cars' headlamps. The recall affects approximately 143,083 model year 2007 and 2008 Fit vehicles in the U.S., 385,000 units of the Jazz in Europe and 735,000 cars in Japan. The Japanese automaker said the problem...


ABT Sportsline Presents Discrete Tuning Package for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:27 AM PST

According to ABT, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should be tuned without diluting its distinct character. As a result, the Bavarian specialist concentrated on increasing the power of the German SUV, while keeping the exterior changes to a minimum. "More power wouldn't hurt with a car as diverse as this, but it was important for us that the tuning...


New Lexus CT-200h Hybrid Priced from $29,995 in the U.S.

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:11 AM PST

Lexus has dropped pricing details for its all-new CT-200h ahead of the hybrid model's U.S. market launch in early March. The five-door model will be priced from $29,120, plus $875 for delivery, processing and handling, which comes out to a total of $29,995 [about €22,450] making it the least expensive car in the Lexus lineup in the U.S. "For...


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