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Ford Releases List with the Top 10 Ways Our Cars Changed Over the Past Decade

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 12:32 PM PST

The first decade of the new millennia brought an unprecedented amount of change to the automotive industry. While ten years ago having cupholders in the cabin was a big thing, today fast mobile communications, fuel efficient engines and complicated active safety features are just some of the technologies that have made their way into cars. ...


German Dealer Offers Upcoming Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 for Sale

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 12:06 PM PST

From the same German car dealer that listed the production version of the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept for sale comes our next story on future models up for grabs. This time, exotic car dealer Auto Salon Singen is advertising the sale of the upcoming successor to the Lamborghini Murcielago, which the company names Aventador LP700-4. The...


First Details of Underground Racing’s Twin Turbocharged Ferrari 458 Italia

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 11:27 AM PST

While Underground Racing admits that Ferrari has done a great job with the 458 Italia, the North Carolina-based tuner wants to spice up the Italian supercar as "something's missing" from the stock setup. And what may that "something" be, we hear you ask? Why a turbo kit, or even better, how about two? Underground Racing will develop a Stage 1...


FAIL: Kia Sportage Tumbles Downhill [Video]

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 10:43 AM PST

There's a right way and a wrong way to drive a vehicle down a steep hill. The folks in this previous generation Kia Sportage chose the wrong way, but fortunately for them, the incident ended without any bloodshed. Watch the video after the break. Via: Motofilm _______________________________VIDEO_______________________________ Copyright...


1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car Hits the Auction Block, Again

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:48 AM PST

You are looking at the first Dodge ever to use the Charger nameplate, the 1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car. Developed in late 1963 on Polara underpinnings, it was used by Chrysler to showcase its newest engine at the time, the now iconic 426-cubic inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8. Owned by several collectors over its 47-year existence, this rare...


Luxgen Unveils New Special Edition SUV and MPV Models at Taipei Show

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:30 AM PST

Launched onto the market in late 2009, Luxgen is Taiwan's first passenger carmaker and a subsidiary of Yulon Motor Co., a company mostly known for building Nissan models under license. Following last year's release of its first models, the 'LUXGEN7 SUV' and the 'LUXGEN MPV', the newly formed auto brand today unwrapped two special edition versions...


Is the Pikes Peak Rally Course Making a Comeback to Gran Turismo 5?

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 08:37 AM PST

A post on the official Red Bull blog has set the GTPlanet forum on fire, as it features a discussion with rally driver and drifting star, Rhys Millen, about the best way to take on the Pikes Peak rally course in the recently released Playstation 3 exclusive, Gran Turismo 5. While that doesn't sound like a capital sin, the only problem is that...


New Hyundai Veloster Teased Again, Reveals Third Side Door

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 08:26 AM PST

According to Hyundai's dedicated Veloster web page, we'll have to wait for the Detroit Motor Show to open its doors on Monday, January 10, to see the new sports hatch in the flesh However, the South Korean automaker continues the tease with the release of yet another photo, this time revealing the Veloster's asymmetric layout with two...


Toyota Prius Tops Corolla's 1990 Record as Japan's Best Selling Model in 2010

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 07:52 AM PST

The Toyota Prius has set a new sales record in Japan as the automaker delivered more than 315,000 units (final figures will be released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association in mid-January). of the gas-electric hybrid model in 2010, overtaking the Corolla for the first time in two decades. The previous annual record was held by the Corolla...


All-New Kia Picanto Revealed Ahead of Geneva Salon Debut

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 07:11 AM PST

Following the release of two teaser sketches in December, Kia today published real-life photos of its second generation Picanto city car, which is set to debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. The 2011 Picanto will be offered in two body styles and with four all-new engines. Kia's Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, said, "In...


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