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MINI Announces New JCW Sport Packages and Clubman Hampton Edition

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 06:00 PM PST

The newly developed 2.0-liter turbo diesel we told you about in our previous post isn't the only fresh addition to MINI's lineup for 2011. The new year also brings a John Cooper Works [JCW] Pack option for the hatch and convertible models, a performance kit for the Cooper S and the Clubman Hampton special edition. The JCW pack option for the...


New Mini Cooper SD gets 2.0-liter Turbo Diesel with 143HP and up to 65.7 UK MPG

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 05:17 PM PST

MINI has introduced the most power diesel variant yet in its line-up in the form of the new Cooper SD which is powered by a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder oil-burner that makes 143-horses at 4,000 rpm and an impressive 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) of peak torque, available between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm. The Cooper SD trim is offered in the...


Credo E-Bone Designer Peter Simon Takes on the Ferrari Enzo

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 04:23 PM PST

Remember the humorously named yet somewhat plausible Credo E-Bone? It was a design study for a hydrogen powered bus from Hungarian artist Peter Simon, and with a name like "E-Bone", who could forget? Well, Simon is back, only this time he's taking on something a little more exotic than public transport: he's envisioning the next generation of...


Oh My.... Washington Auto Show Tries to get back on the Radar with Jersey Shore's Snooki and her Doppelgangers

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 04:06 PM PST

Did you know that there's a motor show currently going on in Washington DC this week? Well, neither did we until we heard about Snooki's special appearance at the show on Monday. We know, we know, shame on us. Nevertheless, there's something fundamentally wrong and to be quite frank, distressing, about a car show that needs the "4'9 tall...


NHTSA Investigates 490,000 Volkswagen Passat Models Over Engine Compartment Fires

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 02:22 PM PST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] has upgraded an ongoing investigation into the Volkswagen Passat with 4-cylinder turbo powerplants over reports of engine fires to include all sedans from the 2001-2007 model years and Wagons from the 2006-2007 model years. Last summer, the government agency had opened a preliminary...


Honda Rumors: 2012 Civic Si to get a 2.4-liter Engine

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 01:27 PM PST

Earlier this month, Honda unveiled the Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, signaling that the ninth generation 2012 Civic will follow soon, to be precise, this spring. However, the official press bits weren't exactly what you'd call detailed, leaving lots of aspects, including the engine lineup, to our...


GM, Mercedes, BMW and other Automakers Close Down Factories in Egypt

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 12:36 PM PST

The continuing crisis in Egypt has prompted several automakers including General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and BMW to shut down their factories in the country, while other companies like Volkswagen, have been forced to completely stop vehicle deliveries as it was uncertain if the cars would reach their destinations, according to a company...


Video Spoof of Hitler Criticizing BMW 1 M Coupe's N54 Turbo Engine

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 11:26 AM PST

We've lost track of how many times we've seen crazy edits to the English subtitles of a scene from the 2004 German-language movie titled "Downfall" in the United States, in which Adolf Hitler explodes with anger. This four-minute-long video spoofs BMW and the company's decision to make use of the N54 twin-turbocharged 30-liter straight-six engine...


Brabus Presents the World’s First Euro 6 Compliant Performance Kit for Diesel Models

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 10:40 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Brabus has presented a new ECO PowerXtra D6S performance kit for the S350 BlueTec, and by doing so, the company claims to have created the world's first tuned diesel-powered car that meets the Euro 6 emissions standard, scheduled to go into effect in 2014. Available for both rear-while drive and 4MATIC four-wheel...


Nissan Prices 2011 Quest from $27,750*, Releases new TV Spot

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 09:32 AM PST

The new fourth-generation Quest minivan has arrived at Nissan's U.S. dealerships with prices ranging from $27,750 for the entry level S to $41,350 for the fully equipped LE model. Keep in mind that none of the above prices (*) include destination and handling charges. Available with one-touch sliding doors and three rows of seats that can...


2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback: Production Model to Debut at Geneva Motor Show

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 09:03 AM PST

Chevrolet today announced that the production version of the Cruze hatchback will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Considered to be a critical model for Chevrolet in Europe, the 5-door Cruze was first teased at last year's Paris Motor Show with a pre-production study. "Hatchbacks play a critical role in many markets....


Man Amasses Ridiculously Awesome Gulf Oil-Liveried Racing Car Collection

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 08:40 AM PST

The ROFGO Gulf Collection by Duncan Hamilton is one man's dream of assembling the largest assortment of racing cars ever to compete in the legendary colors of Gulf Oil. The collection comprises 14 of the most prominent Gulf Oil-liveried competition cars and has been created by Duncan Hamilton & Co.'s Chairman, Adrian Hamilton, for an unnamed...


Geneva Preshow: New Renault Wind Receives the Gordini Touch

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 08:00 AM PST

Renault's funky looking little coupe-convertible, the new Wind, is next up on the French automaker's list of models to receive the Gordini styling treatment. More of a posh version of the standard Wind than anything else, the Gordini-badged model bears the in-house tuner's traditional colors with a Malta blue bodywork and two white stripes. It...


Tesla to Extend its Lineup with an All-Electric SUV by 2014

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 07:02 AM PST

*Opening Photo: Tesla Model S Lately, the folks over at Tesla have been very busy developing the upcoming Model S sedan and, together with Toyota, the all-electric version of the RAV4 compact SUV. But there's more, as according to an LA Times report, the California-based automaker is also working on a small SUV of its own, currently named Model...


2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: New Photos and Added Details

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 06:34 AM PST

Last week, Mercedes-Benz accidentally dropped the ball on the refreshed C63 AMG, and even though the automaker quickly removed all photos and information, the damage was done and we got our first look at the Stuttgart firm's performance model. Today, the Germans came out with an official release and a new set of photos of both the sedan and Estate...


Toyota UK Introduces Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser V8 60th Anniversary Models

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 05:41 AM PST

To celebrate the Land Cruiser's 60th anniversary, Toyota's UK arm has announced two special edition models based on the standard five-door Land Cruiser and the flagship Land Cruiser V8. Both off-roaders come with discrete exterior appointments and extra equipment as standard including leather upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, premium audio system...


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