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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Carscoop!

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:01 PM PST

Everyone here at Carscoop would like to wish our festive readers a very Merry Christmas, and to those of you that don't celebrate this time of year, Happy Holidays. The plan is to shift our keyboards into neutral over the weekend, so things may be a little more quiet than usual around here, but we'll be back in full force on Monday. For now,...


MINI Clubman Cooper S Streetworker from Schmidt Revolution

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:36 PM PST

Schmidt Revolution, a German-based company that primarily specializes in alloy wheels but occasionally presents fully tuned projects, has unveiled its latest creation, a conceptual version of the MINI Clubman Cooper S called the "Streetworker". The focus point of the tune is of course the German firm's new Cirrus alloy wheel series, seen here...


VIDEO: Pedestrian Shows Awesome Reflexes, Avoids Out of Control Car

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 04:10 PM PST

Just picture this; you are standing at the corner of a snow covered road in freezing temperatures when all of a sudden two cars crash and one of them heads straight towards you. Chances are most people would have frozen stiff at the spectacle, but not this man who displayed some very sharp reflexes by quickly running out of ways harm's way. Video...


Prior Design’s Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Black Desire

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:28 PM PST

Based in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, Prior Design presented its take on the latest generation Mercedes E-Class Coupe, called Black Desire. The tuning package is mostly about visual enhancements, however, upon request, the tuning firm also offers various engine conversions. For the front of the car designers chose a new bumper with side vents and a..


My Top 10 Cars of All-Time - U.S.A.

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:02 AM PST

In the past I've covered my picks for the best cars of the 1980s and '90s. Now it's time for my Top 10 cars of All-Time, whereby I pit country against country. Our six contenders are the U.S.A., Britain, Japan, Germany, Italy and France. Will you side with American muscle or French flair? Can Japanese perfection trump Italian passion? Or do you...


Toyota Settled an “Unintended Acceleration” Lawsuit with US$10 Million

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:12 AM PST

The families of four people killed in an accident allegedly caused by the now infamous "unintended acceleration" throttle-gate, sued Toyota earlier this year and reached a settlement in September. At the time, the amount was not made public, but now, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that a lawyer representing Bob Baker Lexus of San Diego,...


Bad Boy Off-Road Electric Buggy Recalled for... Unintended Acceleration

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:14 AM PST

Believe it or not, not even those little electric golf cart "buggies" seen around country clubs, marinas, and large-scale properties are immune from an occasional recall. Just recently, approximately 9,300 of these little errand-runners have been recalled for having a case of the "Toyotas", or unintended acceleration. The Consumer Product...


Man Turns Pontiac Fiero into an Amazing Replica of Lamborghini Miura!

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 07:47 AM PST

All too often, Pontiac Fiero-based replicas are simply horrible, to say the least. But, once in a while, a truly unique build hits the internet forums like this LS3 V8-powered Lamborghini Miura wannabe. Dreamed up by the owner of Chop Top Fiero in Machesney Park, Illinios, the so-called Fiura (no need to explain that) has been carefully developed...


Suzuki Launches New Solio Small Wagon in Japan, will Also be Available by Mitsubishi

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 07:30 AM PST

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. on Friday unveiled its new domestic market Solio, a tall mini wagon that will go on sale in the country in early January. The Solio measures 3,710mm in length and will be available exclusively with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine producing 91HP, linked to a CVT and either front- or optionally, four-wheel drive. The Japanese...


Aston Martin Adds Three New Special Edition Models to DB9 Line-Up

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 06:23 AM PST

A new trio of new DB9 offerings are joining the Aston Martin line-up, in what can only be described as a tailor-fit sports car bonanza. The three models are named "Carbon Black", "Quantum Silver" and "Morning Frost", and can be had in coupe or convertible flavor. The Morning Frost is more luxury-oriented and boasts a pearl-white paintjob,...


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