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New Videos of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK on the Road and the Track

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:22 PM PST

If you're tired of ogling the same 50 second clip of the 2012 Mercedes SLK published at launch, we have some good news for you as the Stuttgart automaker has released some fresh footage of its roadster model, filmed both on the road and the track. The third generation of Merc's roadster comes with a two-piece foldable metal roof top and a choice...


Chrysler Officially Drops the Top on the New 200 Convertible

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 02:58 PM PST

Following yesterday's leak, Chrysler today officially released photos and preliminary data on its new 200 Convertible. As previously noted, the drop top model is essentially a facelifted Sebring Convertible featuring a refined exterior design, and a revamped interior with new styling and improved quality. Customers can choose between two...


Lotus Evora Tries Out Police Uniform in the UK

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 02:27 PM PST

Lotus has loaned a brand new Evora to the boys in blue at the Central Motorway Police Group (CPMG). The police-liveried version of the British sports car was officially revealed at this week's Autosport International Show at Birmingham's NEC. Once its show duties are over, the sports car maker will hand the keys of the Evora to West Midland's...


The Sweeter Side of the Tokyo Auto Salon 2011

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 01:40 PM PST

Almost every show has them and the Tokyo Auto Salon is no exception. We're talking of course about the booth professionals. We'll be bringing you more spicy pictures from the floors of the Tokyo tuning show later on, but for now, here's a taste of some the lovely ladies that smiled at Phil our camera. ..


Dodge Says Next Viper's Looks to be Inspired by “a Naked Woman on the Beach”

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 12:41 PM PST

Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, the head of Chrysler design boss and head of the Dodge brand, Ralph Gilles, told reporters today that the next generation of the Dodge Viper is going to be "drop-dead beautiful" sporting a look inspired by "a naked woman on the beach". With sales of the previous generation steadily...


Tokyo Auto Salon 2011: Nissan 350Z Poses as a Porsche Drag Queen with a Panamera Face...

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 12:04 PM PST

The Tokyo Auto Salon is always a blast featuring all sorts of unique tuning proposals, like this here Porsche wannabe. When our Tokyo show man Phil sent us the above photo, we assumed it pictured a Porsche -possibly a Boxster- wearing some kind of extreme bodykit. We were quickly proved wrong, however, when he sent over an image of the interior as...


Vauxhall's Corsa VXR gets the Blues: New Special Edition of 192HP Hot Hatch

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 11:13 AM PST

To mark the launch of the subtly refreshed Corsa VXR, Vauxhall is introducing a new limited edition version of its hot hatch with an additional kit and a special blue paintjob as standard. In detail, the new Corsa VXR Blue Edition is finished in an Arden Blue metallic paint and comes fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, dark-tinted glass, bespoke...


NOx, Hydrocarbons and Worse – What’s Else is Coming from your Exhaust Pipe?

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 10:44 AM PST

As automotive consumers, we think we're pretty well informed. We read all the blogs and all the magazines, pouring over the all important numbers: 0 to 60 times, miles per gallon and – increasingly – CO2 emissions. That last one is interesting, as it's only come to the mainstream public's attention in the last seven years or so. Anyone would think...


Ford Announces Powertrain Enhancements for its European Lineup, Adds Stop/Start Technology

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 09:46 AM PST

At this week's 2011 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, Ford announced a series of powertrain enhancements that include the addition of Stop/Start technology for its European market Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models, together with the introduction of an all-new 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine. "The introduction of the new small-displacement...


Tokyo Auto Salon 2011: Notice anything Strange with this Picture?

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 08:51 AM PST

Those of you who stayed with us last night (East Coast time), probably followed Phil's live coverage of the first day of the Tokyo Auto Salon 2011, which runs from January 14 to 16. We'll have more from the Makuhari Messe convention center tonight, but for now, we'd like to draw your attention to this particular photo. At first, you'll probably...


Alonso and Massa Earn their Living Promoting 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 08:22 AM PST

We have to admit that we feel for Ferrari's F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. As if being forced to wear jokey caps, blouses and t-shirts full of ads, and drive around exclusively in Fiat Group products such as the Abarth 500 wasn't enough of a pain in the behind (a quick look at their bank statements should ease the pain though...),...


Find of the Day: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider for $310,000

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:34 AM PST

Found hidden amongst a bunch of used, older generation Alfa Romeo models in Autotrader's used car listings, is this extremely rare 8C Competizione Spider. The 450HP V8 Italian exotic has been put up for sale by Connecticut-based Miller Motorcars, with the dealer stating it is a one-owner example driven a mere 825 miles since new and that it's one...


Photo Galore: New Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Sports Saloon

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:37 AM PST

Last November, at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unwrapped the most potent member of its new sports sedan family, the 2012 CLS 63 AMG. Now, the Stuttgart-based firm has released a slew of new photos depicting the aggressively styled four-door sedan in all sorts of poses, which you can check out right after the jump. The new top...


VIDEO: A Look into the Heart of Motorsports

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:06 AM PST

It is said that racing drivers are people with a death wish. Granted, motorsports can be very dangerous, but you'd have to be downright ignorant to believe that the great Ayrton Senna, for example, was performing all those wonderful feats on the racetrack just to meet an early demise. While he left us early, Senna was not embracing a death wish,...


Subaru to Finally Present its RWD Coupe Concept at Geneva Motor Show

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 05:38 AM PST

It's been a long time in the making but we're finally going to get our first glimpse of Subaru's version of the Toyota FT-86 RWD Coupe, which is a joint project from the two companies, at the upcoming Geneva Salon in March. The somewhat blandly named "Subaru Rear Wheel Drive Sports Car Technology Concept" will share the spotlight with the Impreza...


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