Friday, February 4, 2011

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2012 Hyundai i30: VW Golf Rival Spied Inside and Out

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 05:21 PM PST

There's been a lot of confusion lately about the spy pictures of the next Hyundai i30. To elaborate, many readers on various websites and forums supported that the scoops may be showing a Kia. Thanks to some additional work from our spy photographers, we can now put the brand speculations to rest. What you see here is indeed a Hyundai, with this...


VIDEO: Pedal-Powered Trikes Redefine the Art of Drifting

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 04:02 PM PST

When we set out to find some nice drifting videos for your entertainment, we weren't expecting to be dazzled by some apparently crazy New Zealanders and their pedal-powered...drifting trikes. But life is full of surprises and we have to say that, in some respects, pro drifters driving insanely powerful and expensive cars have nothing on these...


New Pagani Huayra Roadster Imagined

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 02:46 PM PST

A lot of things still remain unknown about the new Pagani Huayra, but if the outgoing Zonda is anything to go by, it's almost certain that the company will eventually expand the supercar's range with special editions, Clubsport models and of course, a roadster version. Teamspeed forum resident and photoshop specialist Wild-Speed, who you may...


Seat Adds Exeo 143HP 2.0-liter Diesel Engine with Multitronic CVT Transmission to the Mix

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 01:50 PM PST

The Seat Exeo is essentially a previous generation Audi A4 with some "auto emocion" touches here and there. However, having an older platform doesn't mean that it's a bad car, especially when it comes with the VW Group's latest powerplants and transmissions. The Multitronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) gearbox is one of them and now it...


Ford F-150 Video Parody: Presenting the Ballsy Ferd F-Teenthousand

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 01:26 PM PST

Need a ride to make you feel four times the man you are? Look no further. The Ferd F-Teenthousand is here and it's the biggest and most awesomest pickup truck ever to walk the face of the earth. Ford people and F-150 owners that despise stereotypes and lack a whimsical sense of humor may want to skip this one. The rest can watch the video right...


Alfa Romeo UK Adds New Diesel with 140HP and 62.8 MPG to Giulietta Lineup

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 12:31 PM PST

A newly developed 2.0-liter JTDM engine has made its way under the hood of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta in the UK. The four-cylinder turbocharged diesel unit, which delivers 140HP at 4,000 rpm and 320Nm of peak torque in 'Normal' mode and 350Nm in 'Dynamic' mode, gets the latest generation JTDM-2 MultiJet Common Rail system that is already present on...


VIDEO: Fiat Engineer Explains the Differences Between the US- and Euro-Spec 500

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 12:16 PM PST

During the U.S. presentation of the new 2012 Fiat 500, the Italian company's Chief Engineer Fabio Dimuro explained to journalists the main differences and changes compared to the European specification model. These include - but are not limited to- exterior and interior improvements, the introduction of a more appropriate for American consumers...


Le Chic...Renault “XV de France” Clio and Megane Editions

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 10:38 AM PST

For the third year in a row, Renault will have "XV de France" editions of the Clio and Megane models in its lineup, marking the automaker's involvement in rugby as a sponsor of the French national team. The difference is that this year, the "limited editions" have become full-fledged "versions", fully integrated into the brand's catalogue and...


2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift: Is this the first Official Photo?

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 10:04 AM PST

The facelifted 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has said to have made a brief stint on the automaker's German web site today before the company hastily removed it. We found the aforementioned page but now it redirects to a 404 error. Unlike the supposedly leaked brochure of the refreshed Tiguan we showed you last summer, this photo showing the standard...


This 1980 Toyota Corolla TE71 Packs a Big-Block 454 / 7.4-liter Chevy V8

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 08:47 AM PST

Let us introduce you to our find of the day; a 1980 Toyota Corolla TE71 Coupe retrofitted with a big brawny classic American V8 powerplant. This wolf in sheep's clothing was once powered by a small four-cylinder engine but now comes with a 454 cubic inch (equal to 7.4-liters) big block Chevrolet V8 powerhouse that drives the wheels through GM's...


Range Rover Sport Trio from Project Kahn

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 07:58 AM PST

British tuning firm Project Kahn has presented its 2011 lineup of modified Range Rover Sport models, which comprise three variants featuring select exterior and interior appointments, plus some performance upgrades. The diesel-powered Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 RSE Signature Edition is the entry-level model of the range, and it comes with a...


Door Handle Issue Prompts Recall of 281,000 Ford F-150s

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 07:28 AM PST

A recall has been put out for certain 2009-2010 model year Ford F-150s built from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009, because of a potential problem with the interior door handles. More specifically, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] said that the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage...


VIDEO: Chevrolet's 'Ms. Evelyn' Super Bowl Ad Starring the Camaro

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 06:54 AM PST

Chevrolet is marking its return to the Super Bowl after a four-year absence with no less than seven ads that will air before, during and after the game. This one is called 'Ms Evelyn' and its GM's second commercial for the Camaro after the Transformers TV spot that we showed you yesterday. The advert will air on TV after the presentation of the...


Not for U.S.: Subaru Launches 259HP Forester S-Edition in Australia

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 06:22 AM PST

First unveiled in the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney last October, the Subaru Forester S-Edition has now gone on sale in Australia, alongside the revised lineup of the Japanese compact SUV. Boasting a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine delivering 259HP (193kW) and 347 Nm (256 lb-ft) of torque, the new range-topping model is...


BMW M Car Sales Increase by More than 14 Percent in 2010

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 05:50 AM PST

Sales of BMW's M car series continue to sprout as the Bavarian company's performance division concluded the 2010 business year with a 14.2 percent increase to 16,967 units, despite the phase out of the V10-powered M5 and M6 models. The M brand's most popular model remained the M3 with 5,729 units of the coupe, 2,544 units of the Convertible...


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