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Geneva’s Words from the Wise: Greener, Prettier and Pricier

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:13 PM PST

With gas prices going up and car owners downsizing from V6's to four cylinders and from luxury models to economical subcompacts, the question for automakers becomes; how do we remain profitable? As the automotive big wigs descend on Geneva with their latest and greatest models, this issue is weighing heavily on many minds. So, how does one do it? ...


¡Ay, Caramba! Reader Films New Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Revving it Up

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:59 PM PST

We know you have been waiting for it ever since you first laid your eyes on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, and well, thanks to Carscoop reader Matt and his friend, here it is: the hair-raising sounds of the Raging Bull's 700-horsepower strong 6.5-liter V12 engine as it awakens… Hit the break to watch the video clips and don't forget to turn up...


Shayton Equilibrium: Slovenian Company Wants to Build a 400 km/h Supercar

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:39 PM PST

In the world of extreme supercars, names like Bugatti, Koenigsegg or Pagani are instantly recognized and respected. A name you could not have thought about though is Shayton, a new Slovenian brand that plans to build a supercar, one that would "sweep the competition", as its overly optimistic press release reads You have to admit this is a pretty...


VIDEO: New Fast & Furious Five Movie Trailer

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:00 PM PST

The creators of the Fast & Furious franchise have unleashed the second trailer of the fifth installment of the gasoline-fueled series, which is scheduled for release on April 29. Directed by Justin Lin, 'Fast Five' reunites the film's most prominent players including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Ludacris and Tyrese, and adds a few new faces to the...


Meet the Artega SE, Germany’s Answer to the Tesla Roadster

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 01:13 PM PST

The world of electric sports cars may soon welcome a new member; the Artega SE. Revealed in pre-production form at the Geneva, the 'electrified' version of the Artega GT is powered by two electric motors mounted on the rear axle that develop a combined output of 280 kW or 380HP. Each motor operates independently from one another and drives one of...


Lamborghini Confirms that it has Sold More Than 12 Months’ Production of Aventador LP700-4

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 12:30 PM PST

Last week, we told you that the first year of production of both the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Ferrari FF have reportedly been spoken for. Today, Lamborghini made it officially-official confirming that it has already sold more than 12 months' production of its new flagship V12 model, deliveries of which will start in the second half of...


London Mayor Proposes 500% Increase in Fines for Unnecessarily Idling Motorists…

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 11:22 AM PST

God Bless Boris Johnson. He's the closest thing Jeremy Clarkson has to an arch enemy and their playful banter on Top Gear UK shows that Mr. Johnson is one London Mayor who can dish it out just as well as he can take it. Boris' latest plan is to increase the fines handed out to drivers who leave their cars and trucks, "idling unnecessary". The...


Skoda Introduces Fabia R2 Rally Car for the Masses

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 10:33 AM PST

The VW Group's Czech subsidiary Skoda has unveiled the Fabia R2, a new race-spec mode intended for the popular R2 rally category. Based on the series production Fabia, the R2 features significant changes to the engine, chassis, suspension and gearbox. Compared to the road car, the Fabia R2 has a rally-tuned suspension and a modified chassis,...


Jaguar Releases First Running Footage of its Hardcore XKR-S Sports Coupe

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:58 AM PST

According to Jaguar, the new XKR-S is the most powerful and fastest mass production sports car the company has ever built. The hardest-looking version of the XK series gets an uprated supercharged V8 direct-injection engine churning out 550-ponies and 680Nm of torque, good enough to propel the sports coupe from 0 to 60 (96km/h) in 4.2 seconds and...


Infiniti Wants to Double its European Sales this Year

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:19 AM PST

Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti aims to double its sales in Europe during the 2011 fiscal year, according to company officials. The expected growth will be fueled not only by the introduction of new models and powertrain options, but also by the expansion of its dealer network. "In 2011, Western Europe will be somewhere between 7,000 and 8,000...


New Ram Cargo Van is a 2012 Dodge Caravan for the Pro

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:49 AM PST

The Chrysler Group's Ram Truck division has lifted the wraps off its latest offering, the new Cargo Van or simply Ram C/V, which is nothing more than a 2012 Dodge Caravan in LCV guise with solid panels in the place of the rear windows and a flat load area. The business sibling of the Detroit firm's family of minivans, which also includes the...


Chrysler Group to Boost Ad Budget by 70% to $2.9 Billion in 2011

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:14 AM PST

As the Chrysler Group continues its product renaissance with new or facelifted models, the Auburn Hills automaker is now looking to boost its marketing presence in the United States by increasing its advertising budget nearly 70 percent this year, from $1.72 billion in 2010 to around $2.9 billion in 2011. The increase is even greater when...


Audi R8 Commercial: It’s a Good Day for a Drive in the Snow

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 07:20 AM PST

While the worst of winter may soon be over in the northern hemisphere, carmakers continue to roll out snow-theme advertisements, which proved to be rather popular this season as even Ferrari touted the capabilities of its newest offering, the FF GT, on the snow. This advertisement comes from Audi, which is an automaker with a long tradition in...


Mercedes-Benz Drops Mega Photo Gallery of 2012 SLK Roadster

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PST

After Monday's release on the facelifted C-Class range, Mercedes-Benz today also published a slew of photos of its brand-new 2012 SLK hardtop roadster that goes on sale in Europe at the end of this month, with the U.S. launch to follow in June. The third-generation of the SLK keeps the two-piece folding hardtop of its predecessors but gets a...


Infiniti Announces 2011 G37 Lineup for Europe, Automatic Transmission Standard Across the Range

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:49 AM PST

The new model year brings some changes to Infiniti's G37 lineup in Europe that comprises of sedan, coupé and convertible body styles, along with rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive options. For starters, all 2011MY G37s are now equipped as standard with a 7-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle-shifts. There are also new alloy...


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