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Report: A Look at the Average Fuel Prices in Europe and the USA in February 2011

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 06:37 PM PST

Without doubt, American drivers are feeling the pinch at the gas pump again as fuel prices have recently surged well past the $3 per gallon mark, recording a 20 per cent increase in the past year. According to the U.S. Energy information Administration, the nationwide average in America on February 21, 2011 was $3.19 for a gallon of regular...


Photos from New Ferrari FF Presentation in Maranello [Updated Gallery]

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:35 PM PST

Earlier today, Ferrari showed off its brand new FF supercar for the first time in real life at a special event in Maranello, with the presentation being broadcast live on the Italian firm's website for all to see. In case you missed it, we have some photos from the special premiere that you can check out after the jump. Those of you that would...


BMW Bankruptcy Bust Up in the Bush: The Price of Luxury Car Loans Down Under

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:41 PM PST

AU$18 million or about US$18.1 million at the current exchange rates. That's how many Australian dollars some 226 plus Aussies owe BMW's unimaginatively named financial arm "BMW Finance". The Bavarian automotive giant is now perusing bankruptcy proceedings against these persons in Australia's Federal Magistrates' Court in an effort to recoup the...


VIDEO: A MINI Cooper S Powered by a Helicopter Jet Engine

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:10 PM PST

Rolls-Royce and MINI may have the same owner, but the two iconic British brands have never been intended to cross paths. That was until a Texas-based firm called BMP Design decided to squeeze a Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B jet engine sourced from a helicopter in the back of a MINI Cooper S. Yes, that's right, just behind the front seats. The...


VW Prices Amarok Pickup Truck from £16,995 in the UK

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:29 PM PST

Volkswagen has dropped pricing details for the new Amarok pickup truck in Britain. At launch, the Amarok will be offered only as a double-cab in three trim levels and with a choice of two turbo diesel engines. Prices start from £16,995 for the Startline model and £18,995 for the Trendline, while the range-topping Highline will cost from £21,575. ...


Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Racers Show their Colors at Sebring

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:56 AM PST

The racing division of Cadillac travelled to the Sebring International Raceway for a second round of testing before the start of the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge GT season, which will mark the return of the brand with the crest to racing after a three year hiatus. For the first time, both CTS-V Coupe racecars showed the full...


Renault Unveils the Kangoo Maxi Z.E., the LWB Version of its Small Electric Van

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:23 AM PST

French car manufacturer Renault will use the Geneva Show to unveil the Kangoo Maxi Z.E., the newest member of its EV family that will go on sale in autumn 2011. Available in two or five-seat configurations, the Kangoo Maxi Z.E. has a maximum carrying capacity of 4.6 cubic meters (162.4 cubic feet), thanks to the 40 cm longer wheelbase (1.3 ft)...


Geneva Preshow: Brabus Unleashes its Tune for the New Mercedes-Benz CLS

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 09:28 AM PST

The arrival of the second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has Brabus getting ready to present its tuning program for the sports sedan at next week's Geneva Motor Show. For the 2012 CLS, the German tuning house prepared a variety of aero-enhancements, interior goods and performance upgrades. Aesthetically, the Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist offers...


2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin: Facelift Model Receives Subtle Styling and Engine Upgrades

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 08:29 AM PST

Aside from the limited-run 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition, Saab also announced today a mild facelift across the 9-3 range, which gets refreshed exterior and interior styling plus the introduction of gasoline direct injection on the 2.0-liter engines. The updated range will carry the 9-3 Griffin moniker and it is basically a last edition...


Mazda Continues Rollout of Special Edition MX-5s with Kendo Model for the UK Market

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 07:54 AM PST

Named after "The way of the Sword", which is said to be a form of modern Japanese martial art, the MX-5 Kendo is the latest special edition model to be released by Mazda to celebrate the 900,000 units produced since the introduction of the first MX-5 in 1989. The MX-5 Kendo has been created for the UK market and will be available from March 1 in...


Lexus Releases New Photos of Geneva-Bound LFA Nürburgring Edition

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 07:04 AM PST

After providing us with an initial batch of three photos of its LFA Nürburgring Edition, Lexus today unleashed more than a dozen new pictures of the more track-orientated version of its supercar. Built to celebrate the LFA's hat-trick of class wins at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race, the limited edition will be shown in public for the first time at...


Très Chic: New Special Edition of the Fiat 500 by Gucci Heads to Geneva

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 06:10 AM PST

As they say, good marketing always finds a reason to celebrate. This time, Fiat's marketing team is feeling festive about the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Gucci's 90th anniversary. As a result, the automaker has joined forces with Gucci for the creation of a new special edition version of the 500 mini that will be showcased at...


Geneva Preshow: Volkswagen Lifts the Top off New Golf Cabriolet Mk6

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:25 AM PST

The 2011 Geneva Motor Show will mark the return of the Cabriolet nameplate to the Golf range after an almost decade-long hiatus. Based on the underpinnings of the latest generation Golf hatchback, the two-door four-seater features a soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive that can be raised or lowered in only 9.5 seconds. The process can also be...


SAAB 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition Officially Revealed

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 04:48 AM PST

Saab has built a limited edition of its 9-3 Convertible to celebrate the first anniversary of its independence, or to put it more realistically, the completion of the sale from General Motors to Spyker Cars. Called the Independence Edition, only 366 examples of the car will be produced, one for each day during the first year and one extra for the...


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