Thursday, March 10, 2011

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SCOOP: Kia Readying a Facelift for the 2012 Soul

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 05:25 PM PST

It appears that the Soul is the next vehicle in Kia's list to receive an update. Caught here in testing in Germany by our spy photographers, the bagged-up ends do their job to hide the Soul's stylistic upgrades with the only visible change being the redesigned exterior mirrors that house the turning lights. However, it is expected that the Soul...


1989 Chevy Caprice Side-Step Proves Cute Utes Can Still Be Cool

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 04:14 PM PST

Okay, you got me. "Cute utes" are not really my thing. I'm more of a Dodge Ram SRT-10 or an HSV Maloo man myself. Yes, they're affordable and sure if you're on a budget and need a reliable vehicle that can carry a whole lot of work gear and tools there's really nothing better. So here's a "step-side" style ute pickup based on a 1989 Chevrolet...


First Drive of Nissan’s 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 04:03 PM PST

Having been invited out to the seaside town of Del Mar in California for the presentation of the new Murano CrossCabriolet, we were intrigued at the chance to take Nissan's polarizing convertible out for a spin. That's right, the Murano convertible. How did things play out in California? Interesting, to say the least. With the Murano CC, Nissan...


Lamborghini Crafts Gallardo Tricolore Special in Celebration of Italy’s 150th Anniversary of Unification

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 03:48 PM PST

This year Italy is celebrating 150 years since its unification, an event that a Italian symbol like Lamborghini couldn't ignore. To honor the event, the super car maker will build a special edition of the Gallardo called the Tricolore. The name pays tribute to the Italian flag, which decorates the car in the form of a three-colored stripe that...


Photo Gallery: Audi RS3 Sportback Takes to the Streets of Monaco

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 01:41 PM PST

The 408HP A3 Sedan concept may have overshadowed the RS3 Sportback at the Geneva Motor Show, but now Audi has turned its attention to the latter. The brand with the four-ring logo released a new set of photos showing off its 340 horsepower-strong model posing on the streets of Monaco, as the company gets ready to begin shipping the first examples...


Chrysler Fires Employee for Using F-Word on Detroit Drivers in an Official Tweet

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 01:09 PM PST

If this isn't the definition of irony, we don't know what is; the company that not only prides itself for being from Detroit but has also built its entire marketing campaign around its Motown city roots posted a tweet cursing Detroit drivers! "I find it ironic that Detroit is known as the #motorcity and yet no one here knows how to fucking...


VIDEO: Norwegian Ice Racing Puts Four to the Fjord

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 12:18 PM PST

If there's one motorsport event that's least likely to see the light of day in Australia, its winter track days. We just don't have the climate for it. Norway, on the other hand, is perfect for these sorts of things. All you need is some snow tires, the right sort of car (either AWD or RWD) and a large enough area of snow and ice. From modern...


Acura Release Massive Photo Gallery and Prices on 2012 TL Sedan

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 11:37 AM PST

With the 2012MY Acura TL's market launch set for March 18, the Japanese automaker decided to drop pricing details along with a slew of new photos of its facelifted mid-size sedan. The most significant changes for the 2012 TL concern the new front and rear styling, while Acura also added a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission...


Test Drivers' Suggestions "Blamed" for the Re-Design of the Toyota FT-86 Coupe

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 10:39 AM PST

Toyota's FT-86 II pre-production concept car displayed at the Geneva Motor Show last week attracted a lot of attention, with many viewing the car's styling as a step back from the FT-86. However, as Toyota explained, these changes were not imposed only by designers, but by the company's test drivers and safety regulations as well. More...


New Ford Fiesta Sales Reach 1 Million Units in Europe after 28 Months on the Market

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 09:14 AM PST

The latest generation of the Fiesta, which is also sold in the States, is proving to be quite a hit for Ford in Europe as sales have reached one million units. The milestone was achieved 28 months after the supermini first went on sale in the continent in October 2008. The European market versions of the three- and five-door Fiesta models are...


Renault to Launch All-Electric Twingo in 2014, Zoe Z.E. Coming in 2012

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 08:45 AM PST

Renault will add a new Twingo to its Z.E. range of electric vehicles in the second half of 2014, according to Jacques Bousquet, head of Renault Italy. The French automaker's official said the Twingo Z.E. will be the company's fifth EV, after the Kangoo, Fluence, Twizy and Zoe. The executive revealed that Renault's alliance with Daimler AG...


Software Glitch Causes HVAC Problems on 2011MY Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX Models

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 08:11 AM PST

In the latest round of safety recalls, General Motors has issued a warning on certain 2011MY Buick LaCrosse sedans and Cadillac SRX crossovers due to a software glitch that may disable the driver's ability to adjust the settings on the hearing, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. "If this condition affects the defrost system when...


Head Banger Videos of the Day: Dan Picks up McLaren F1 with his Wife

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 07:35 AM PST

It would probably take more words than you'd be willing to read if we were to write down all the memorable quotes heard in the first two videos of Dan Kennedy and his wife picking up and then driving their McLaren F1, but here's a taster: "Honey, what happened to the steering wheel?"; "Where does the luggage go?"; "Ms. Kennedy: What are you...


This Chevy Really Sticks to the Road: Meet the World’s Biggest Play-Doh Sculpture

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PST

If you're looking for the most creative marketing campaigns, be that a pair of car-shaped roller skaters or a parade of seemingly nude commuters, then London is the place for you. This time it's Chevrolet that has caught our attention with its life-size replica of the new Orlando MPV made from 1.5 tonnes of Play-Doh parked up in a London street...


BMW Group Posts 21.7 Percent Increase in Global Sales in February

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 05:46 AM PST

The BMW Group, which includes the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands, sold 111,720 vehicles in February 2011, recording a 21.7 percent increase over February 2010 (91,763 units) and setting a new record high for the month. For the year to the end of February, the German group's sales volumes were 24.7% higher than in the first two months of the...


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