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- Two for the Price of One: Amadou Ndiaye’s Bugatti Atless Concept
- Сбоить: Russian President Medvedev’s Mega Driving Gaffe Caught on Video
- 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Scooped in the Alps
- 1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder with just 2,300 Miles and a…$100,000 Paint Job
- Rumors: BMW to Bring Six-Cylinder 6-Series to the States and Possibly Introduce an AWD Version
- Scion Releases Pricing on 2012 xB, Unsurprisingly it gets New Audio Systems
- Robocarpocalypse Begins: Nevada Asks DoT to Draw Up Legislation for Driverless Cars
- Video: Fifth Gear Pits McLaren MP4-12C against Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2012 Renault Koleos Facelift Inspires Gordini Rendering
- Cold-War Leftovers still Very Popular in Russia
- Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Recalled Over Stalling Issues
- More Good News for Saab as Swedes Receive €25 Million Loan
- Meet the Most Happy-go-Lucky Driver in the World [Video]
- Daimler Signs US$2.87 billion Deal with BAIC
- Gordon Murray Unveils Radical T.27 Electric City Car
- Peugeot Announces Special Edition RCZ Asphalt for the UK
- Judge Rules Chrysler can’t have the “Imported from Detroit” Tag Line for Itself
- Audi UK Celebrates 24h of Le Mans Win with R8 V8 Limited Edition
- Opel Increases Market Share in Europe, GM Still not Happy
| Two for the Price of One: Amadou Ndiaye’s Bugatti Atless Concept Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:34 PM PDT  Two cars that helped establish Bugatti's reputation as a world-class automaker during the difficult interwar period were the Type 35 and Type 57 Atlantic. Stunningly beautiful, intricately built and incredibly powerful, these two cars summed up all that Bugatti was and wanted to be. Now, Canadian industrial designer Amadou Ndiaye has taken these two classic automobiles and melded them into one with his Bugatti Atless design study. Read more »
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| Сбоить: Russian President Medvedev’s Mega Driving Gaffe Caught on Video Posted: 29 Jun 2011 04:25 PM PDT  The man behind the "Forward Russia!" movement, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, took his campaign motto a smidgen too seriously when he almost...forwarded a Mercedes M-Class he was driving into a crowd of people cheerfully waiting for him on the side of the road. While we can't be 100 percent sure, from the video it looks like Medvedev either forgot to put the SUV's handbrake on or even worse, didn't shift out of drive and into park before jumping out of the vehicle to meet his voters. Fortunately, Medvedev's security was alert and managed to stop the Mercedes before it hit the crowd. The incident allegedly occurred in the city of Kazan on Monday. The video, which you can watch after the break, went viral and has already more than 200,000 views on Youtube in less than 24 hours. Read more »
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| 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Scooped in the Alps Posted: 29 Jun 2011 03:42 PM PDT  Back in May, we saw Bentley trying out the drop-top version of its subtly evolved 2011 Continental GT, the GTC, at the Nurburgring racetrack. Now, our spies have spotted Bentley's people working on the more athletic GTC Speed in the Alps.
The GTC Speed will benefit from the revisions we saw on the coupe and which include a redesigned dashboard with an updated instrument panel and a new touch-screen interface plus new seats and trim materials. Read more »
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| 1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder with just 2,300 Miles and a…$100,000 Paint Job Posted: 29 Jun 2011 02:56 PM PDT  An imaginary pod of dolphins pictured swimming in a sky of stars may look cool on a pinball machine but on an Italian exotic like the 1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder it's more like decorating a classical sculpture with graffiti… And if that ain't enough to make you flip your lid, learn that the Austin, Texas dealer selling this cars claims that the paintjob, which is the work of the "world famous Hawaiian artist Christian Lassen" cost –get ready for this- $100,000! Read more »
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| Rumors: BMW to Bring Six-Cylinder 6-Series to the States and Possibly Introduce an AWD Version Posted: 29 Jun 2011 02:24 PM PDT  The crew over at Autoblog.com is reporting that BMW plants to sell a six-cylinder version of its new 6-Series Coupe in America after all. When the Bavarian automaker introduced the latest 6-Series Coupe and Convertible models, it had stated that the U.S. would only get the 650i with its 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 that delivers 400-horses in NA-trim and 407HP in the EU. Read more »
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| Scion Releases Pricing on 2012 xB, Unsurprisingly it gets New Audio Systems Posted: 29 Jun 2011 01:58 PM PDT  When Scion announces a new model year change for one of its vehicles, more often than not, it concerns an upgraded audio system and nothing much else. That's the case with the 2012MY xB which enters the new model year with a standard AM/FM/CD/HD/USB 160-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system, which includes HD Radio technology and Bluetooth connectivity allowing for both hands-free phone connection and streaming audio capability. Read more »
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| Robocarpocalypse Begins: Nevada Asks DoT to Draw Up Legislation for Driverless Cars Posted: 29 Jun 2011 01:25 PM PDT  I can't remember if there were self-driving cars in the third Terminator movie, though frankly I can't remember anything other than that red leather and vinyl outfit Kristanna Loken was wearing. What were we talking about? Oh, yes, the robocarpocalypse. With the passing of Assembly Bill 511 in the Nevada Senate, the U.S. Department of Transport will now have to draw up rules governing autonomous vehicles on the state's roads. Read more »
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| Video: Fifth Gear Pits McLaren MP4-12C against Ferrari 458 Italia Posted: 29 Jun 2011 12:58 PM PDT  The 458 Italia, Ferrari's V8 supercar, is the default choice in its category. Sexy, with a fabulous design and the latest in automotive technology, it is a pure driver's car to be enjoyed by anyone who can afford it. Yet McLaren plans to spoil Ferrari's party claiming that its own brand-new supercar, the MP4-12C, can beat it. On paper, little separates them. But the question for car fanatics remains: which one is better? To find out, Channel 5's Fifth Gear presenters Tiff Needell and Jason Plato decided to pit the Ferrari against its new challenger from Britain. Their verdict? To find out, just follow the jump and watch the video… Read more »
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| 2012 Renault Koleos Facelift Inspires Gordini Rendering Posted: 29 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT  Even though Renault's revival of the Gordini badge has left a bitter taste to fans of the famous nameplate, the French carmaker's decision to use the brand for upscale versions of its vehicles has proved to be successful with almost two-thirds of Twingo Renaultsport models sold in Europe and one third, in the case of Clio Renaultsport being Gordinis. Recently, Renault also applied the Gordini treatment, which consists of bespoke styling cues and equipment upgrades, to a non-RenaultSport model, the Wind Roadster. This move inspired Carscoop reader reader L il-k Amaru to render a Gordini version of Renault's most recent new model, the redesigned Koleos SUV. Read more »
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| Cold-War Leftovers still Very Popular in Russia Posted: 29 Jun 2011 12:08 PM PDT  It's been over two decades since the collapse of communism in the former USSR and the introduction of capitalism to what is now Russia. However, a relic from the past, a car that was introduced back in 1982 (actually even older if you count the vehicle upon which it was based on), is still quite popular with the locals. The car we 're talking about is the Lada 2107 which along with the 2104 and the 2105 versions are Russia's second best-selling cars, only behind Lada's much newer Kalina hatchback. Read more »
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| Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Recalled Over Stalling Issues Posted: 29 Jun 2011 11:46 AM PDT  A problem with the electronics of the hybrid system, which could cause certain Lexus RX 400h and Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVs to lose power or stop running, is the reason behind the Japanese carmaker's latest recall. Toyota said about 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles from the 2006 and 2007 model years sold in the USA are affected by the voluntary recall. Read more »
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| More Good News for Saab as Swedes Receive €25 Million Loan Posted: 29 Jun 2011 11:25 AM PDT  Another day, another new story for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget –or, as you might know it, Saab. The Swedish company announced on Wednesday that it has entered a €25 million convertible bridge loan from Gemini Investment Fund Limited. The loan's annual interest is 10% and the conversion price is €1.38 per share, while Saab can at any time repay the loan, presumably when the expected Pang Da and Youngman Lotus funding is received, without a penalty. Read more »
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| Meet the Most Happy-go-Lucky Driver in the World [Video] Posted: 29 Jun 2011 01:40 PM PDT  Upon viewing this accident that was caught on a security camera for the first time, the initial reaction is shock: a large bus (seemingly) drives through a red light and crashes with an oncoming bus at the intersection. Take a closer look at the footage though and shock is quickly followed by bewilderment when you notice a small green vehicle, which looks to be a three-wheeler tuk-tuk (or rickshaw), passing between the two busses milliseconds after the impact and just as the second bus falls onto its side! From what we can tell, the green tuk-tuk came from the park and turned right on the central road. The accident reportedly happened in Bangladesh on Monday. Check it out for yourself in the clip after the break. Read more »
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| Daimler Signs US$2.87 billion Deal with BAIC Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:40 AM PDT  The picture may seem familiar: Chinese and German businesspersons on the same table signing some papers, while German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel, and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, standing behind them with their country flags are floating in the background. Only this time the Germans are Daimler's executives, not Volkswagen's, and the other signatory is BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation). Read more »
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| Gordon Murray Unveils Radical T.27 Electric City Car Posted: 29 Jun 2011 09:25 AM PDT  Gordon Murray is best known as the mastermind behind the creation of McLaren's F1, which at its time was the fastest supercar of the world – and, before that, for his work and revolutionary ideas in Formula 1 teams such as Brabham. However, that was a long time ago and now Murray is obsessed with creating a unique city car. So today his company, Gordon Murray Design, unveiled in London their latest ultra compact city car, the T.27 It is a project that was completed in just 17 months from conception to a running prototype, including the design of a new electric powertain by Zytek Automotive Ltd. Read more »
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| Peugeot Announces Special Edition RCZ Asphalt for the UK Posted: 29 Jun 2011 07:51 AM PDT  Peugeot has opened the order books for a new limited edition version of its funky looking RCZ sports coupe. The United Kingdom will receive only 75 right-hand drive examples of the RCZ 'Asphalt' with pricing set at £29,995 (equal to US$47,840 and €33,540) a piece. The Asphalt is based on the top-of-the-range GT trim featuring a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 200-horses. Read more »
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| Judge Rules Chrysler can’t have the “Imported from Detroit” Tag Line for Itself Posted: 29 Jun 2011 07:07 AM PDT  As we mentioned last week, Chrysler used an award winning ad that aired during the Super Bowl on February 6 to introduce its "Imported from Detroit" message. But, guess what? It wasn't the only to use the tag line.
US Federal Judge Arthur Tarnow ruled that Chrysler's claim that it would suffer irreparable harm didn't have merit. He also noted that the company didn't have a trademark on the phrase, and dismissed its argument that the trademark law doesn't apply on cars. Read more »
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| Audi UK Celebrates 24h of Le Mans Win with R8 V8 Limited Edition Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:32 AM PDT  Earlier this month, Audi snagged its tenth victory at the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans marathon race with the R18 TDI and to mark the event, the firm's UK division has churned out a special edition version of the R8 V8 sports car with a unique paint and enhanced standard equipment. The R8 V8 Limited Edition is reserved exclusively for UK customers, with only 100 examples currently scheduled for production. It is available to order from July in coupe form only and with either manual or R tronic automated manual transmission priced from £93,935 OTR. Read more »
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| Opel Increases Market Share in Europe, GM Still not Happy Posted: 29 Jun 2011 05:57 AM PDT  Opel has increased its share in Europe this year, with sales rising 6% up to May, giving the brand a market share of 7.4%, compared to 7% in 2010. So mother company GM must be satisfied, right? Well, not entirely, according to Automotive News. And that's because Opel's cars are technologically advanced and due to high German working rates, are quite expensive to manufacture. However, they cannot be sold in prices similar to direct competitors such as Volkswagen because they lack their rivals' image. Read more »
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