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- Chrysler Hires NFL Rookie of the Year for New ‘Imported from Detroit’ Campaign
- VIDEO: Texas Motorcyclist Miraculously Escapes from Ugly Accident
- Mercedes-Benz Sends Off G-Class SWB with Special Edition Version
- Pontiac GTO Judge Resurrected…Sort Of: Tuner Prepped Model Based on the Camaro
- One-off Mini Red Mudder to be Unveiled at Life Ball Event on May 21
- Chrysler’s Ram Truck Brand to Debut New ‘Guts. Glory. Ram.’ Tagline
- It Came from Kyrgyzstan: Steel Drake’s Volkswagen Concept Sports Car
- Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition Photographed at its Natural Habitat
- VIDEO: Bijan Pakzad’s Ostensibly Opulent Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
- U Spy: One More Reader Spots the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class SUV
- VIDEO: New VW Amarok Takes Down a 140 Tonne Chimney
- Polk Gives us a Peak at Vehicle Density in Emerging Markets
- Ford’s Cologne Plant Celebrates Production of One Million New Fiestas in 33 Months
- Mercedes-Benz Revises E-Class Engine Range, Slashes Fuel Consumption by up to 20 Percent
- Unrestricted Vauxhall Insignia VXR with 170mph Top Speed Available for the UK
- New Porsche Cayman S Black Edition with 330 Horses and Added Features
- Hyundai Sketches All-New i40 Sedan for Europe, will Debut in Barcelona
- Volkswagen Reveals Polo R WRC Racer with 300HP [Video]
- Official: Jaguar to Build C-X75 Hypercar with the help of Williams F1, Production Limited to 250 Units
- Mercedes Previews SLS AMG Roadster Five Months ahead of Frankfurt Debut
| Chrysler Hires NFL Rookie of the Year for New ‘Imported from Detroit’ Campaign Posted: 06 May 2011 05:43 PM PDT  Unless you're a fan of the NFL, chances are you've never heard of the new face of Chrysler's 'Imported from Detroit' campaign, Ndamukong Suh. For those of you whom the name doesn't ring a bell, Suh is a young football player who was recently named Defensive Rookie of the Year. In the summer of 2010, the 24-year old signed a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions worth $68,000,000 with $40,000,000 guaranteed – no, we got the zeros right…. Even though the Ford family is signing his checks, Suh is the star of Chrysler's latest 'Detroit' ad for the new 300 sedan titled "Homecoming". The commercial plays up the values of humble beginnings and hard work ethics with Suh putting up a face that makes you ask "why so serious?" Hit the break to watch the advert. Read more »
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| VIDEO: Texas Motorcyclist Miraculously Escapes from Ugly Accident Posted: 06 May 2011 04:04 PM PDT  The North Texas Tollway Authority released footage of a shocking accident that happened on a Dallas highway on March 17, 2011. The rider of the bike, 25-year-old Zacharie Perez, was hit violently by a careless driver from behind while slowing down. As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist was thrown onto another car. The U.S. Army veteran managed to escape alive from the accident, but sustained several injuries including a broken rib. In a state where helmets are not mandatory for motorcycle drivers, Perez said that wearing it saved his life. Read more »
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| Mercedes-Benz Sends Off G-Class SWB with Special Edition Version Posted: 06 May 2011 03:29 PM PDT  It won't be long before Mercedes stops production of the short wheelbase version (SWB) of its iconic G-Class series, but before that happens, the German company is launching a limited production model, fittingly called the "BA3 Final Edition" as a last hurrah. It is joined by a special version of the long-wheelbase model (LWB) called the "Edition Select", based on the G500. Read more »
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| Pontiac GTO Judge Resurrected…Sort Of: Tuner Prepped Model Based on the Camaro Posted: 06 May 2011 02:27 PM PDT  The makers of the fire-breathing Phoenix T/A that we saw at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas are back with yet another proposal for a Pontiac model based on the latest iteration of Chevy's Camaro pony car. This time the people over at Trans Am Depot will give birth to a modern day interpretation of Pontiac's famed 1969 GTO Judge. The tuner named its creation "The GT9 Goat".
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| One-off Mini Red Mudder to be Unveiled at Life Ball Event on May 21 Posted: 06 May 2011 01:56 PM PDT  In keeping with the tradition it started in 2001 by allowing famous fashion designers to play around with its vehicles for Europe's biggest AIDS charity event, Life Ball, Mini will once again reveal a special one-off model at this year's happening. After established names like Gianfranco Ferre, Donatella Versace, Diesel and Calvin Klein got their way with the MINI, this year the honor has been awarded to DSquared². Read more »
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| Chrysler’s Ram Truck Brand to Debut New ‘Guts. Glory. Ram.’ Tagline Posted: 06 May 2011 01:38 PM PDT  Following in the footsteps of its sister brands Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep, the Chrysler LLC Group's Ram Truck division is relaunching its marketing strategy with a new tag line that will make its official debut during this weekend's TV broadcast of the Kentucky Derby racing event, which the company is an official sponsor. The firm's new motto is 'Guts. Glory. Ram' and according to the Auburn Hills-based group, it pays homage to the history of Ram Truck Brand and "represents the hard work and dedication placed in the design, engineering and production of each and every Ram truck". Read more »
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| It Came from Kyrgyzstan: Steel Drake’s Volkswagen Concept Sports Car Posted: 06 May 2011 01:05 PM PDT  Imagine for a second that, in the very near future, Audi is facelifting the TT to look more like its big brother R8. Then, halfway through the project, Audi cans it and hands over all its sketches and prototyping model to Volkswagen which then decides to put the two-door coupe into production.
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| Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition Photographed at its Natural Habitat Posted: 06 May 2011 12:23 PM PDT  Last month we wrote about the Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition, a 210HP version of which only 500 units will be built. Opel had initially released three photos of the new car but now, the German carmaker returns with a bevy of new pictures of its pocket rocket. Naturally, all shots are taken at the Nurburgring racetrack, on the old Nordschleife section as well as on the modern Grand Prix circuit. Opel didn't offer any new information on the car aside from announcing that the average fuel consumption is 7.6 liters/100 km (30.95 mpg) with corresponding CO2 emissions of 178 grams per kilometer. Read more »
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| VIDEO: Bijan Pakzad’s Ostensibly Opulent Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Posted: 06 May 2011 11:33 AM PDT  On April 16, Iranian born fashion designer Bijan Pakzad passed away at a hospital in Los Angeles after a stroke. The man who became famous for dressing some of the most influential and well-known people in the world including President Barack Obama, Frank Sinatra and Carry Grant, also had a passion for cars. The Los Angeles-based designer not only amassed a huge collection of luxurious limos and supercars which he drove on a regular basis, but he also collaborated with some of the most renowned automakers. Following a collaboration with Rolls Royce for the development of a limited edition version, Bijan also joined forces with Bugatti helping to create a bespoke series based on the 1,001HP Veyron, the latest being a Grand Sport. Bijan's version of the open-top Bugatti hypercar was finished only six weeks ago and features a special two-tone theme and numerous other appointments. Follow the break to check out the video of the special edition Veyron Grand Sport along with commentary from Bugatti Design Director Achim Anscheidt. Read more »
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| U Spy: One More Reader Spots the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class SUV Posted: 06 May 2011 10:54 AM PDT  Even though the official presentation of the new M Class isn't due until later this year - most likely at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in early September, an increasing number of lightly camouflaged prototypes have been caught roaming around the roads of Germany. During the past few months, we've covered the 2012 M Class pretty extensively with both professional and reader shots. This new photo of a pair of M Class SUVs sitting side by side at a parking lot with other Mercedes models comes courtesy of Carscoop reader Patrick Favoreel. Read more »
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| VIDEO: New VW Amarok Takes Down a 140 Tonne Chimney Posted: 06 May 2011 09:43 AM PDT  Volkswagen marked the UK launch of its new Amarok truck with a rather unusual demonstration, using four pickups to demolish a gigantic, 67-meter (220 feet) tall steel chimney weighing in at around 140 tons. To complete a job that would normally have been done by a 40-ton excavator, structural engineers and demolition experts meticulously planned the task, undertaking a series of tests to see if the Amaroks had the necessary power and traction to do the job.
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| Polk Gives us a Peak at Vehicle Density in Emerging Markets Posted: 06 May 2011 09:34 AM PDT  According to Polk, an automotive statistics website, one of the key performance indicators of a maturing auto market is the number of cars per 1,000 people or the nation's "vehicle density". Ten years ago in the U.S., for instance, it was 453 vehicles per 1,000 people. What with the global financial crisis and high fuel prices resulting in many people selling their cars, this has now dropped to 419 per 1,000 and is expected to continue its decline to 414 per 1,000 by 2015.
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| Ford’s Cologne Plant Celebrates Production of One Million New Fiestas in 33 Months Posted: 06 May 2011 08:32 AM PDT  The festivities over the new Fiesta continue at Ford with the production of the one-millionth current generation model at the company's central European plant in Cologne, Germany. The production milestone comes less than two months after Ford announced that European sales of the new Fiesta reached the 1 million mark in the beginning of March, 2011. Current global sales of the new Fiesta stand at 1,350,000 unit since its introduction in October 2008. Read more »
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| Mercedes-Benz Revises E-Class Engine Range, Slashes Fuel Consumption by up to 20 Percent Posted: 06 May 2011 08:01 AM PDT  In tune with the times, Mercedes-Benz has announced a comprehensive suite of mechanical upgrades for the E-Class series, which result in significant gains in fuel economy. From now on, all models are fitted with the firm's eco-friendly BlueEfficiency package, direct injection technology and start-stop systems. In addition, all automatic models are equipped with the improved 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed transmission. Read more »
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| Unrestricted Vauxhall Insignia VXR with 170mph Top Speed Available for the UK Posted: 06 May 2011 07:34 AM PDT  Following last month's presentation of the Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited, Vauxhall introduced its own version of the performance sedan with the VXR moniker featuring the de-restricted package. The Unlimited option removes the standard Insignia VXR's 155mph (250 km/h) restrictor, allowing Vauxhall's range-topper to exploit its all-wheel-drive chassis and 325HP turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 engine to the full topping out at 170mph (274 km/h). Read more »
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| New Porsche Cayman S Black Edition with 330 Horses and Added Features Posted: 06 May 2011 07:12 AM PDT  Porsche is once again making use of its "Black Edition" nameplate for one of its models, this time for the Cayman S, which benefits from a power boost and additional standard equipment. Limited to 500 units worldwide, the Cayman S Black Edition features an upgraded version of the 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine, with output increased by 10 horsepower to 330HP at 7,400 rpm (200 rpm higher). Maximum torque remains unchanged, however, at 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm. Read more »
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| Hyundai Sketches All-New i40 Sedan for Europe, will Debut in Barcelona Posted: 06 May 2011 06:43 AM PDT  Just a couple of months after debuting the i40 Station Wagon at the Geneva Salon in March, Hyundai is now getting ready to lift the covers off the sedan version of its mid-size model, which will receive its world premiere at the upcoming 2011 Barcelona Motor Show on May 12th. The South Korean automaker released the first teaser rendering of the i40 Sedan, which will effectively replace the older generation of the Sonata in the European market and compete in the D-segment against the likes of the Opel Insignia, VW Passat, Toyota Avensis and Citroen C5. Read more »
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| Volkswagen Reveals Polo R WRC Racer with 300HP [Video] Posted: 06 May 2011 06:12 AM PDT  After months of rumors and whispers, Volkswagen officially announced that it will enter a factory team to the World Rally Championship starting with the 2013 season. The announcement was made in Italy, where journalists had the chance to take a first look at the car VW will throw in the competition, the 300HP Polo R WRC, shown here as a prototype. Read more »
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| Posted: 06 May 2011 05:48 AM PDT  The super rich automotive collectors of this world will soon have one more choice to add to their list as today, Jaguar officially confirmed the limited production of its flashing C-X75 hypercar that drew much attention at last year's Paris Motor Show. To be developed in cooperation with Williams F1, the C-X75 will make use of hybrid powertrain with Jaguar aiming to have the car on sale in 2013. The British maker said only 250 examples will be built, each costing between £700,000 - £900,000, or US$1.16 million to US$1.44 million at today's exchange rates, depending on market and local taxes.
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| Mercedes Previews SLS AMG Roadster Five Months ahead of Frankfurt Debut Posted: 06 May 2011 04:53 AM PDT  Even though we expected the roadster version of Mercedes' SLS AMG supercar to be revealed at the recent New York auto show, the German automaker took the decision to perform the world premiere of its flagship drop top model at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show this September.
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