Friday, March 18, 2011

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VIDEO: Le Casse, A Mad Cap Car Chase through the Streets Of 1970’s Athens

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:34 PM PDT

Ah, the '70s. We had the Oil Crisis and Watergate, microwave ovens and VCRs, Maggie Thatcher and Jimmy Carter. As for cars, well: there were the greats like the Lamborghini Countach, Datsun 240Z and the Dodge Charger. Then there were the not-so-greats like the AMC Pacer, Chevy Chevette and the Ford Mustang Cobra II. It was the decade that...


SCOOP: Production Version of Opel Zafira Tourer Concept getting Ready for Frankfurt Show Debut

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 04:59 PM PDT

At this month's Geneva Motor Show, Opel previewed the next generation of its 7-seater MPV model through the Zafira Tourer Concept. Now, our spies have snagged some new photos of the production version rolling around in Germany as Opel puts the final touches on the compact minivan before its world premiere at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show this...


2011 Honda Civic: Fuel Leak Fears Prompts Recall in the USA

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:57 PM PDT

A defective fuel pump module is to blame for the latest Honda recall that affects 18,056 Civics from the 2011 model year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], the roll-over valve inside certain fuel pump modules may have been damaged during production and could cause fuel leakage in the event of a roll-over...


VIDEOS: 2012 VW Tiguan Facelift and Golf Cabriolet Mk6

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:32 PM PDT

First shown in Geneva earlier this month, Volkswagen has now released video footage of its restyled Tiguan and all-new Golf Cabriolet. The short film dedicated to the compact SUV model depicts both versions of the Tiguan, one for on-road use and one with increased capabilities for off-road driving. The Golf Cabriolet video has a more laid-back,...


So this is Music Nowadays: Apparatjik and Smart Collaborate with a Disco Ball Smart ForTwo [with Video]

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 02:26 PM PDT

When I say, "Apparatjik," you say, "Gesundheit". Why? Because no doubt you, like me, had not even heard of these guys until today. Apparatjik are an electro band from Europe that describes their music as, no joke, "combat-disco". Oh how I wish I was making this up. Anyways, for the band's latest art-exhibition-cum-live-show Smart – yes, the same...


Jaguar Recalling More than 6,000 XF Saloons and XK Sports Cars in the USA for Corrosion Problems

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 01:44 PM PDT

We just got word that Jaguar has released a recall notice today that affects certain 2010MY XF saloons and XK sports cars over a potential issue with the power assist steering system. In a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], Jaguar said that the power assist steering (pas) pipes have been assembled with...


Porsche to Tackle 24h of Nürburgring with 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 12:51 PM PDT

Porsche will mark its return to this year's edition of the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25 with a newer version of its 911 GT3 R Hybrid that is more powerful yet lighter and more fuel efficient than its predecessor. The 2011 edition of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid carries the geeky 'Version 2.0' moniker, and keeps the general layout of the 2010...


GM Suspends Production of Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon in Louisiana Due to Lack of Parts from Japan

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 11:37 AM PDT

In yet another stark reminder of how intertwined today's automotive business is, General Motors announced on Thursday that is suspending production at its Shreveport Assembly in Louisiana for the week of March 21 because of a parts shortage resulting from the crisis in Japan that started with last week's tremendous earthquake and tsunami. "We...


Indian Firm Whips up a Ferrari F430 Replica out of a Toyota Corolla

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 11:08 AM PDT

Here at Carscoop we've shown you Ferrari F430 clones based on all sorts of sports cars ranging from the oh-so popular Pontiac Fiero to the Toyota MR2 and even the Toyota Celica. Now it's time to show you an F430 doppelganger of even more humble origins as this creation is reportedly based on a Toyota Corolla. The company responsible for the...


Honda Reveals Production Version of New Brio City Car in Thailand

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 10:28 AM PDT

Honda today lifted the wraps off the Brio, a small city car designed for emerging Asian markets such as India, China and Thailand. Previewed last year by the Brio concept, Honda's new model measures 3,610 meters long and 1,680 meters wide, making it 290mm shorter than the Jazz supermini and only 1 centimeter narrower. The Brio uses a 1.2-liter...


Infiniti’s 2012 M Hybrid Campaign Takes a Swipe at Lexus GS 450h

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 09:37 AM PDT

'Remember' is the name of Infiniti's new campaign for the 2012 M Hybrid, which is set to launch in the USA in spring of 2011 with prices starting from $53,700. The 31 second spot takes us on a quick journey through the history of hybrids, beginning with the first hybrid car in 1888, to the hybrid patent in 1909, and through the hybrids of the...


BMW, Hyundai and Renault Donate for Japan Earthquake Relief

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 08:18 AM PDT

After Japan's local automakers, foreign car companies are also rallying to support people affected by the earthquake and the tsunami that hit the Asian nation on Friday. BMW has offered an emergency aid worth €1 million ($1.4 million) destined for the treatment of traumatized children, emergency aid and reconstruction work. The money will be split...


New Opel Astra Sports Tourer gets the Steinmetz Treatment

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 07:59 AM PDT

Opel tuning specialist Steinmentz has revealed a bevy of parts for the new Astra Sports Tourer. The German firm's offerings include aerodynamic components, a lowering kit, alloy wheels and styling elements. Go-fast features are limited to a 40mm lowering kit that has been matched to the Astra Sports Tourer's FlexRide system and the Watt...


Ford Releases Videos of the Ranger Wildtrak and B-MAX Concept in their Natural Environments

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 06:56 AM PDT

Ford's booth at the Geneva Motor Show hosted the world premieres of the Ranger Wildtrack series and the B-MAX, a pre-production concept version of the firm's upcoming Fiesta-based small MPV. Now we have videos of both models that you can check out after the break. The Wildtrak is the range-topper of the Ranger family and will be available with...


Mugen Euro Building High-Performance Version of Honda CR-Z Hybrid

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT

One of the biggest problems most see with Honda's CR-Z hybrid sport hatch is the lack of a performance version. That may change soon enough as Mugen's European division is readying a "highly-tuned" version of the CR-Z that it claims will deliver "Type R-like" performance. The faster and more powerful CR-Z Mugen prototype is being developed as a...


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