Thursday, December 9, 2010

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It Came From Japan: Ferrari F40 Stretch Limousine

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:02 PM PST

Pop quiz, hot shot; what's better than a replica Ferrari F40? If you said an actual Ferrari F40, then you are dead wrong. The correct answer is a replica Ferrari F40 limousine. Fortunately (for us), such things actually exist. So where would one find such an automotive monstrosity? In Japan, of course! You know, the country that brought us the...


Hyundai Evaluating the Creation of a Separate Genesis Brand to Compete with Lexus, May Build a BMW 3-Series Rival

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 05:07 PM PST

If you were wondering what's next on the Hyundai and Kia Group's agenda of world domination, the answer is the addition of a third brand to the firm's portfolio to compete head on with Japan's Lexus and Infiniti, and possibly even Germany's finest, including BMW and Audi. The luxury arm would most likely be called Genesis and include the South...


VIDEO: BMW Teaches us a Lesson about Winter and Summer Tires

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 04:57 PM PST

When we shared with you a list with winter driving tips in our previous post -see here- we stressed the importance of using winter tires. The reason? Summer tires will lose most of their elasticity at 7 degrees Celsius (44.6 F) and it only gets worse as temperatures drop further. Grip will be almost non-existent and having four-wheel drive doesn't...


Brabus Plugs into the Tesla Roadster with New Sport Green Package

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 03:36 PM PST

In an effort to provide added value to its customers, Brabus' Zero Emission division joined forces with German electricity company RWE and created the Green Package for the Tesla Roadster. Along with a host of exterior and interior upgrades, the 'green' package includes a quick charging station for the owner's garage and 30,000 kilometers (18,641...


U.S. Government Looking Into Cell Phone Blocking Tech in Cars to Save Lives

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 02:44 PM PST

In response to the ever growing number of deaths and injuries attributable to distracted driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating technology that would effectively disable driver's cell phones in their cars. On MSNBC's Morning Joe breakfast show, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated: "There's a lot of technology out...


All-Electric Smart Fortwo Joins Hertz Fleet

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:50 PM PST

Mainstream American consumers may not be willing to cough up tens of thousands of dollars to buy new electric vehicles just yet, but they may be tempted to rent one. The Hertz Corp. and Smart USA today announced a joint partnership to bring the all-electric version of the Fortwo mini to Connect by Hertz car sharing and Hertz Rent A Car locations...


Volvos Issues Recall on S40, V50, S60 and XC60 Models Over Power Seat Problems

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 12:57 PM PST

A defective front passenger seat power system on certain Volvo models has prompted a recall of 7,420 cars from the Swedish automaker. Federal officials said that the front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum, putting them at risk of injury in a...


Car Spotting: Ferrari Fortwo makes Aston's iQ look like a Work of Art

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 12:20 PM PST

If anything else, you can't blame Smart Fortwo owners for not having a sense of humor. Snagged on the streets of London by Carscoop reader Rob J., the Smart-tuned-into-Ferrari Fortwo comes with all the latest advancements in aerodynamic technology such as the individual, F1 style front and rear spoilers that keep the car firmly on the ground, even...


G-Power Transfers BMW M5 Hurricane RR Supercharger Tech to the E85 Z4 Roadster

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 11:25 AM PST

German tuner G-Power has decided to share some of the technology found on the 800-horsepower M5 Hurricane RR and M6 Hurricane RR with the masses by offering a modified version of the supercharger system on the [previous generation] E85 BMW Z4 as well as the E46 Series with the 3.0-liter straight-six engine. On both models, the redesigned SK Plus...


Family of Four Receive Free Paint Job after Crashing their Paint-Filled Car

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 10:33 AM PST

It may look a scene from a slapstick comedy with an in-your face humor made for teenagers, but what you see here is the real deal. According to the reports, a family of four were carrying some 7 gallons (about 27 liters) of white paint in their Fiat Palio hatchback when they were involved in a mild fender-bender somewhere in South Africa. While...


Automakers Ram Up Ads for Super Bowl XLV

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:42 AM PST

At least eight auto brands have purchased ad airtime for the next Super Bowl sports event to be held in Arlington, Texas, on February 6. That means we can expect to witness the biggest auto-ad smackdown of recent times, as some automakers plan to air two or even more commercials during the game. At the 2010 Super Bowl, five car makers aired a...


Fiat Takes TV Show to Court for Defamatory Statements on Alfa Romeo MiTo

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 08:01 AM PST

The Fiat Group has decided to take legal actions against the producers of the AnnoZero television show, which is hosted on the Italian state owned public service broadcaster, RAI, for statements made on an episode that aired on December 2. The company alleges that the show's hosts made comments that were "highly defamatory and damaging to the...


Topcar jumps on the Porsche Cayenne Tuning Bandwagon with Vantage GTR 2

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 06:32 AM PST

Topcar might be a newbie in the industry, but the Russian tuning firm is churning one proposal after the other. Following a display of project cars at this year's Essen Motor Show, the company has unveiled its latest package in the form of the Vantage GTR 2 for the latest Porsche Cayenne. Limited to 50 units, the package overhauls the SUV's...


Kia Sketches New Picanto City Car Ahead of Geneva Show Debut

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 06:12 AM PST

We've known for a while now that Kia is preparing a successor to its Picanto city car, but today, the South Korean automaker came out with a pair of official renderings and a short announcement which said the small hatchback will get its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2011 and go on sale in Europe in late Spring. ...


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