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Meals on...Exotic Wheels: Gotham Dream Cars Helps Feed the Elderly, so you Best Give a Damn

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 01:00 PM PST

In charity-oriented news, Gotham Dream Cars recently assisted Pascack Valley, New Jersey's Meals on Wheels program in delivering food to some of the area's age- and hunger-impaired citizens. Edibles were brought door-side via cars like a Viper SRT-10, Lamborghini Gallardo, and Maserati Quattroporte, among others. The best part? Well, that...


U.S. Car Sales Continue the Uphill Trend in December

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:19 PM PST

While the U.S. car market is still underachieving compared to the best results of the last decade, December sales are expected to significantly contribute to the annual forecast of about 12 million sold vehicles, as 2010 is clearly ending with an uphill trend, according to industry analysts. "That's a long way from the 16 million and 17 million...


2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Patent Drawings

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 11:26 AM PST

While looking for the designs of the Smart Roadster model we showed you in our previous post, we stumbled upon these drawings of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK used for trademark filings. Being that an official video of the 2012 SLK has already been leaked online (you can watch it after the jump if you missed out), these pictures simply...


VIDEO: Honda Civic Burnout Ends in Fiery Fail

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 09:46 AM PST

As far as hooning goes, one would think that a simple burnout should get you in the least amount of trouble. However, the owner of this Honda Civic almost lost his car while dazzling the crowd [...], as after about 40 seconds the tires suddenly burst into flames. So, what have we learned today? Well, first of all, avoid overdoing the burnout if...


Noblesse Wings Up Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sport Hatch

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 08:41 AM PST

Japanese tuner Noblesse has been steadily releasing numerous aftermarket bits and pieces for the new CR-Z ever since Honda launched its hybrid sport hatch . Among other parts, the company has developed a ground aero-kit with front and rear bumper aprons, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a large roof wing. These can be complemented by a lightweight...


2011 Chrysler 200: Conflicting MPG Figures Hit the Maker’s Official Website

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 07:28 AM PST

Even though the 2011 Chrysler 200 is set to debut in the U.S. at the end of January, many facts on the mid-size sedan remain unclear. The company hasn't officially (…) released interior pictures yet, only a video, and mpg figures were also unknown. However, as some isolated reports about EPA ratings hit the internet today, we decided to...


Mercedes-Benz Patents Designs of Smart Roadster Model

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:58 AM PST

Back in 2001 at the Geneva Motor Show, Smart introduced a quirky roadster concept with no doors, no roof and no windscreen called the Crossblade. The Fortwo Cabrio-based concept eventually went into a limited series production the following year with Smart offering a total of 2,000 cars. Fast-forward to today, and Smart appears to be readying a...


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