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FatChance 2.0: The Very First Customized 2011 Chrysler 300 [with Videos]

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:23 PM PDT

The original Chrysler 300 is perhaps one of the most popular cars in the tuning industry here in the States, so it doesn't come as a surprise that the Detroit automaker is using the car's successor to tap into the custom scene. The very first customized 2011MY Chrysler 300 is called the Fatchance 2.0 and it made its debut alongside the firm's...


VIDEO: James Glickenhaus’ Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Hits the Nurburgring Track

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:13 PM PDT

After commissioning a one-off Enzo-based Ferrari P4/5 from Pininfarina, American millionaire James Glickenhaus wanted a similar car for racing, and that's how the P4/5 Competizione was born. Similar in shape to the road-going Pininfarina model but different mechanically, the racing version shares many components with the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and...


Ford and Top Gear Australia Revive Mad Max Interceptor with a Pair of Concepts

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 05:33 PM PDT

More than 30 years after George Miller's original Mad Max film starring Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky hit the screens turning both the American-born Australian actor and his jet-black Ford Falcon XB GT351 coupe-based Interceptor into movie icons, Ford's local division in partnership with Top Gear Australia magazine, has revealed two concept...


Volvo C30 Electric Undergoes Harsh Winter Testing in the Extreme North

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:08 PM PDT

One of the major fears consumers have regarding electric vehicles, besides range anxiety, is how these cars are going to function in rough weather conditions. We all know batteries are sensitive to extreme temperatures, which can affect their capacity of storing electricity. This is why Volvo is trying out its C30 Electric model in the north of...


VIDEO: 2012MY Nissan GT-R Trims Nurburgring Lap Time to 7:24.22, Plus Split-Screen with ZR1

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 11:20 AM PDT

At last November's LA Auto Show, Nissan lifted the sheets off the revised GT-R that recently went on sale as a 2012MY in North America and as a 2011MY in the rest of the world. Key changes over the previous model include a 45HP bump in output to 530HP, plus a series of aero and chassis tweaks. For those of you wondering how these modifications...


STaSIS Engineering Launches 710HP Audi R8 V10 in the UK

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:29 AM PDT

North American aftermarket specialist STaSIS Engineering has introduced its Challenge Extreme Edition package for the Audi R8 V10 to Britain. Available in the US since 2010, the performance kit includes powertrain, suspension and brake upgrades that transform the R8 V10 into an even more ferocious supercar, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100...


Chrysler Teases 2011MY 300, 200 and Town & Country “S” Concepts at LX Spring Festival

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:37 AM PDT

Chrysler found the perfect opportunity to preview its upcoming range of 'S' models at the 6th Annual Spring Festival of LXs in Irvine, California this past weekend The Detroit automaker showed off the "S" trimmed 2011MY 300 sedan, 200 Convertible and Town & Country in concept forms, though all three models are scheduled to enter production...


Report: Seat to Launch Four New Models in 2012 including a Four-Door Sedan

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:04 AM PDT

VW's Spanish subsidiary is expecting a 10 percent rise in sales this year and aims further growth in 2012, when it will launch four new models. According to CEO James Muir, new products such as the Ibiza ST and the Alhambra will boost Seat sales in 2011. "We want to increase our 340,000 unit sales from last year – by 8 to 10 percent – thanks to...


VIDEO: A Wonderful Road Trip through Brazil in an Audi R8 Spyder V10

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:34 AM PDT

Truth to be said, any journey would be a blast if you were behind the wheel of sports car like the Audi R8 Spyder V10, but we can't help but applaud the brand with the four rings for this beautiful, 2-minute long clip filmed in remote, untouristy parts of Brazil. Sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy the ride in the video right after the break. ...


Porsche to Unveil New 550HP Panamera Turbo S this Week

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:06 AM PDT

*Standard Porsche Panamera Turbo pictured above There have been rumors floating around the internet lately about a new flagship version of Porsche's Panamera sports saloon named the Turbo S. We asked around and according to Carscoop sources, the new Panamera Turbo S is in fact real and it will be revealed by the end of this week. The most potent...


Wimmer RS’ Colorful Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Packs 601 Ponies

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT

The standard Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan with its 457HP 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 lump is by no means a slow car, but when it comes to the tuning industry, the more ponies under the hood, the merrier. Bypassing the colorful body wrap, which is optional anyway, German tuning firm Wimmer RS starts by upgrading the C63 AMG's eight-cylinder...


2011 VW Jetta Recalled in the States Over Wiring Glitch

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 05:50 AM PDT

Volkswagen has announced a voluntary recall for its 2011 model year Jetta sedan in the USA due to a defect in the wiring system controlling the anti-theft alarm system and horn. The German company said that in some instances an electric short in the horn could, which in turn could cause the engine to stall, adding that no injuries or accidents...


CSR Automotive Adds Some Aggression to VW Scirocco Coupe

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 05:26 AM PDT

If the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe doesn't look wild enough for your taste, you may want to take a look at CSR Automotive's aesthetic treatment. The exterior mods include a new honeycomb lower grille in a matte black finish, a front apron, headlamp trims, side skirts and a rear apron with a diffuser that houses the new exhaust outlets. There's also...


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