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- Nissan GT-R Takes on the Bugatti Veyron and the Porsche 911 Turbo S in Straight Line Duel
- Video: Chevy Camaro Dragster's Rear Axle Snaps at Lift-Off
- It Came from eBay Hell: Once a 1974 Toyota Celica GT, Now a Faux Ferrari
- Bugatti Boss Says Galibier Hyper-Saloon on Track but Design has Changed "Significantly"
- BMW Drops X6 ActiveHybrid from U.S. Lineup after Poor Sales
- Video: In China, the Ride Goes on Even if You're Missing a Wheel…
- Rumors: 2013 Nissan GT-R May get up to 570HP and Updates to the Transmission and Suspension
- Video: Watch a BMW Z3 5.0 V10 go from 0 to 340km/h+
- Rumors: New Mercedes-Benz CLC "Baby" Sports Sedan to Debut at 2012 New York Auto Show
- Toyota’s New Chief Designer Promises More Aggressively-Styled Models
- Awesom-o: Ford Builds Life-Size 2012 Explorer Replica from LEGO Bricks [with Video]
- Video: Scary Porsche Boxster Accident at Subida a Escusa Rally 2011 in Spain
- Officially Confirmed: Nissan Preparing Super Juke, Possibly with GT-R Powertrain, More Details Coming Next Week
- SCOOP: We Snag 2012 Ford B-MAX Small MPV's Interior
- New Porsche CEO Says a Hybrid Version of New 911 is Under Consideration
- Toyota Presents its First Minicar in Japan, the New Daihatsu-Based Pixi Space
- First 2012 Camaro ZL1 Goes Under the Hammer for $250,000
- All-New 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Hatch Priced from $14,350* in the U.S.
- VW Stands by its Allegations, Says Suzuki is “Being Theatrical”
| Nissan GT-R Takes on the Bugatti Veyron and the Porsche 911 Turbo S in Straight Line Duel Posted: 26 Sep 2011 06:19 PM PDT  Not to leave Motor Trend's recent speed challenge unanswered, rivaling car magazine Road and Track brought the 2012 Nissan GT-R on the race track to see if it qualifies to enter the so-called "Two Second Club" which refers to vehicles that are able to break the 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint in under 3 seconds. As pointed out by the magazine, few standard production cars can manage this feat - even the Corvette ZR1 fails to do so with a sprint time of 3.5 seconds, while the exotic Ferrari 458 Italia comes close, but does not make the cut at 3.0 seconds flat. Read more »
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| Video: Chevy Camaro Dragster's Rear Axle Snaps at Lift-Off Posted: 26 Sep 2011 04:56 PM PDT  One of the scariest things that can happen to a racer on the drag strip (or during any motorsport-related event, for that matter), is a serious mechanical failure as even the slightest problem can have disastrous consequences when you're moving at high-speeds. For the driver of this first generation Chevrolet Camaro dragster, it all started with the first run when he lost control of the car and hit the sidewall. Evidently, the driver and/or his team did not take a look or they failed to see that the car suffered significant damages when it collided with the cement wall. As a result, during the second run, the rear axle completely snapped off! Read more »
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| It Came from eBay Hell: Once a 1974 Toyota Celica GT, Now a Faux Ferrari Posted: 26 Sep 2011 04:04 PM PDT  The first generation if the Toyota Celica is somewhat of a cult hero here in Australia. Affordable, sporty-looking and well equipped at the time of its launch in the early 1970s, it proved a popular alternative to the heavier, thirstier American and Australian built offerings of the time. Let's put that aside for one moment and focus on our eBay entrant for today. It's a 1974 Celica GT model that's been the victim of one of the shoddier-looking Ferrari conversions featured on this site. It's supposed to look like a 308 GTB, though at best it looks like a 400 that's been severely shortened. Read more »
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| Bugatti Boss Says Galibier Hyper-Saloon on Track but Design has Changed "Significantly" Posted: 26 Sep 2011 03:36 PM PDT  It's been a long time since we last heard about the upcoming Bugatti Galibier – in April 2011, to be precise when it was reported that the luxurious sports saloon received the green light for production from the VW Group's management.
"I will suggest we continue development, but there will be some remarkable changes from the original concept," Durheimer told the British publication. Read more »
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| BMW Drops X6 ActiveHybrid from U.S. Lineup after Poor Sales Posted: 26 Sep 2011 03:11 PM PDT  At a time when automakers are presenting one hybrid after the other, BMW has is doing the exact opposite: the Bavarian company is killing the ActiveHybrid X6 SUV from its U.S. line-up. Dave Buchko, a spokesperson for BMW North America confirmed the news to enthusiast website Bimmerfile. The full-hybrid variant of the X6 crossover was only just launched in 2009 as a 2010MY primarily targeting U.S. buyers, but sales on this side of the Atlantic proved to be poor. Read more »
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| Video: In China, the Ride Goes on Even if You're Missing a Wheel… Posted: 26 Sep 2011 03:39 PM PDT  Albert Einstein once said, "Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving". Apparently, this Chinese rider took the famed theoretical physicist's saying a bit too seriously when he lost the front wheel of his bicycle. You can check the video for yourself right after the break. Read more »
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| Rumors: 2013 Nissan GT-R May get up to 570HP and Updates to the Transmission and Suspension Posted: 26 Sep 2011 01:48 PM PDT  [2012MY Nissan GT-R pictured above] Like Porsche, when it comes to its sports cars, Nissan's engineers follow a process of steady and constant evolution. We've seen this approach in the past with the older Skyline GT-R models, and we're seeing it now with the new GT-R. Ever since Nissan presented the new global GT-R in 2007, the Japanese firm has been constantly refining its flagship model on an annual basis. Now, following last year's model changes, which among other things, lifted the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine's output from 485HP to 530HP, the team over at NAGTROC forums is reporting that Nissan is already working on the 2013MY GT-R. Read more »
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| Video: Watch a BMW Z3 5.0 V10 go from 0 to 340km/h+ Posted: 26 Sep 2011 12:42 PM PDT  If you thought the short clip of the all-new 2012 BMW M5 reaching 300km/h (187mph) on the German Autobahn was cool, wait until you get a load of this clip.
As you may have imagined, this is no ordinary Z3 Coupe as it is fitted with a 5.0-liter V10 engine sourced from the previous M5 saloon / M6 Coupe & Cabriolet models, delivering 530HP and 600Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of peak torque. Read more »
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| Rumors: New Mercedes-Benz CLC "Baby" Sports Sedan to Debut at 2012 New York Auto Show Posted: 26 Sep 2011 12:09 PM PDT  Citing company officials, Edmund's Insideline reported today that the highly anticipated 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC compact sports sedan would receive its world premiere at the 2012 New York Auto Show next April. The German luxury carmaker's executives also noted that the CLC (the name has not yet been confirmed) will not be a "stripped down", inexpensive model with few features, stating that "this [the CLC] will be a real Mercedes-Benz". Read more »
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| Toyota’s New Chief Designer Promises More Aggressively-Styled Models Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:35 AM PDT  If there's one thing Toyota can't lay claim to - minor a few exceptions such as the Celica, it's that its vehicle have an emotion-inspiring design. In fact, one could say that, almost its entire line up leans towards the conservative side. But now, the company's new global head of design, Akihiro 'Dezi' Nagaya, plans to change all that and adopt CEO Akio Toyoda's call for a "more emotional approach" when it comes to styling. Read more »
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| Awesom-o: Ford Builds Life-Size 2012 Explorer Replica from LEGO Bricks [with Video] Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:54 AM PDT  We have seen LEGO bricks used to craft just about anything one can imagine but we never cease to be amazed when somebody goes over the top to construct a freakishly big design. Case in point, a full-size replica of Ford's 2012 Explorer built almost entirely from LEGO bricks, which was made to mark the beginning of a new long-term alliance between Ford and the LEGOLAND Florida theme park. Read more »
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| Video: Scary Porsche Boxster Accident at Subida a Escusa Rally 2011 in Spain Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:25 AM PDT  There is a reason why rally fans should avoid standing at tight corners; if something goes wrong and the driver cannot control the car, you are in deep, deep trouble. Unfortunately, we've seen these types of accidents occur again and again but stubbornly, no one seems to take precautionary measures. The latest incident happened during the Subida a Escusa Rally 2011 that took place in Spain this past weekend when the driver of a Porsche Boxster either miscalculated or wasn't able to turn due to the slippery conditions of the road and headed straight to the fans. Read more »
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| Posted: 26 Sep 2011 10:10 AM PDT  Yes, you read correctly; Nissan is preparing a "Super Juke" rumored to feature a 480HP engine, which suggests it may very well be fitted with a detuned version of GT-R's 3.8-liter twin-turbocharging V6 powerplant that delivers 530HP in its current form.
The news was broken by the crew over at Jalopnik citing inside sources. However, just to make sure, we contacted Nissan Europe spokesperson Gabi Whitfield who officially confirmed the existence of the "Super Juke". "I can confirm there is a project driven by Nissan Europe to create a 'Super Juke'," Nissan spokesperson Gabi Whitfield told Carscoop in an email. "I can't confirm any other details at this time, but expect more information next week," she added. Read more »
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| SCOOP: We Snag 2012 Ford B-MAX Small MPV's Interior Posted: 26 Sep 2011 08:26 AM PDT  As Ford continues to test the upcoming 2012 B-MAX small MPV, our spies are getting closer to the prototype models revealing more details about the company's Honda Jazz/Fit and Citroen C3 Picasso rival. This time, they were able to snap a photo of the car's interior confirming our hypothesis that only a few minor things will change over the concept model we first saw at the Geneva Salon earlier this year. Read more »
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| New Porsche CEO Says a Hybrid Version of New 911 is Under Consideration Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:44 AM PDT  The all-new 911 only just made its world premiere at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show, yet Porsche is already mulling the addition of a hybrid version of its iconic sportscar. During an interview with MotorTrend, Porsche CEO Matthias Muller said that the company is currently looking into the possibility of presenting a 911 hybrid model: "It is under discussion if this technology will be available at the 911." Read more »
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| Toyota Presents its First Minicar in Japan, the New Daihatsu-Based Pixi Space Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:06 AM PDT  Toyota has decided to enter Japan's popular minicar, or as it's locally known, "kei" car segment with the new Pixi Space, which is supplied by the firm's Daihatsu subsidiary under a minivehicle OEM agreement reached in September 2010. The Pixis Space is offered in two distinct flavors the base model in "L" and "X" trims, and a sportier looking variant available as the "Custom X", "Custom G" and "Custom RS". Read more »
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| First 2012 Camaro ZL1 Goes Under the Hammer for $250,000 Posted: 26 Sep 2011 06:14 AM PDT  The first publicly available 2012 Camaro ZL1 was sold for a quarter of a million dollars at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas on Saturday evening. The sports car was offered by Fairway Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Las Vegas and all for a good reason as 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the YMCA of Southern Nevada. Read more »
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| All-New 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Hatch Priced from $14,350* in the US. Posted: 26 Sep 2011 05:54 AM PDT  Unveiled earlier this year alongside its four-door sedan counterpart at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, the all-new 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback launches in the States with a starting price of $13,600 for the manual gearbox model, not including a $750 destination and handling fee (*total $14,350). If you prefer an automatic transmission, the starting price is $15,450, while the range-topping SX trim will set you back $18,750, with all prices including the $750 destination fee. Read more »
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| VW Stands by its Allegations, Says Suzuki is “Being Theatrical” Posted: 26 Sep 2011 05:15 AM PDT  After the Saab saga, we now have a new automotive tale that is bound to capture our attention in the coming weeks or perhaps even months: the VW-Suzuki feud, with the former accusing its (supposed) partner of contract breach, and the latter responding in anger. Although VW sources initially tried to downplay the issue after Osama Suzuki came out last Thursday accusing the German company of insulting his company's honor and demanding a retraction, its "partner's" response was only a matter of time. Read more »
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