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- Magnifico! Ferrari Brings F40 and 599 GTB Together for a Whimsical Duel
- Cadillac Challenges Mercedes-Benz by Pitting the Escalade Against the C-Class [Video]
- New Porsche 911: So, What Else has Stuttgart in Store for us?
- MT Slams 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost, Says it's Slow, Clumsy, Pricey and Thirsty
- Toyota Design Boss Says "Pump That Up," But the Company's Ads Say, "It’s a Car"
- New Chrysler Delta Hatch Goes on Sale in the UK [71-Photos]
- Make LEGO Models, Not War: Hippie-Inspired VW Camper Van
- Lexus Presents Special Edition Version of 2012 LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h
- Video: Lamborghini Gallardo "Ditched" to Avoid Oncoming Car
- New 2012 Honda Civic Hatchback Priced from £16,495 in the UK
- Take it Easy Big Fella…Buick Driver's Seat Breaks at Lift Off in Drag Race
- New Hyundai Veloster gets Turbocharged for Upcoming SEMA Show
- Kia will Focus on Quality, not Quantity says co-CEO
- Color me Matte: New Renault Clio RS 200 “Ange & Démon” Edition to be Produced in…666 Units
- New Chrysler Ypsilon Supermini Makes its Debut in Britain [50 Photos]
- New Citroen C4 AIRCROSS: PSA's Second Take on the Mitsubishi ASX
- New Peugeot 4008: PSA's Take on the Mitsubishi ASX / RVR Part I
| Magnifico! Ferrari Brings F40 and 599 GTB Together for a Whimsical Duel Posted: 30 Sep 2011 05:19 PM PDT  From time to time, automakers manage to overcome their crippling fear of being creative and actually produce something that's original and interesting for viewers. The video you're about to see is one such rare example. Titled "Duel for the Crown – Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano", the short video, which is close to 4 minutes-long, shows Maranello's modern V12-powered gran turismo going up against the classic and still beautiful F40 that was built in limited numbers from 1987 to 1992.
Hop over the break to enjoy the clip and don't forget to power up the volume of your speakers... Read more »
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| Cadillac Challenges Mercedes-Benz by Pitting the Escalade Against the C-Class [Video] Posted: 30 Sep 2011 04:36 PM PDT  We think most of you will agree with us when we say that, for the same reasons the Cadillac Escalade is extremely profitable, it also doesn't quite fit the brand's current image being sort of a throwback to the glory days of the classic American cruisers But this didn't stop General Motors from raising the ante in yet another provocative commercial for Cadillac that follows the CTS-V spot featuring the Ferrari 458 Italia. This time, the General took the Escalade and pointed its ammo towards Mercedes-Benz and its C-Class sedan. The video spot shows the big Caddy V8 beating the C300 on a straight line duel, and then…hauling back the Merc. Read more »
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| New Porsche 911: So, What Else has Stuttgart in Store for us? Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:39 PM PDT  Less than a month ago, Porsche unveiled one of the world's worst kept secrets: the brand-new, 911 in Carrera and Carrera S versions. As usual, the coupe versions are just the beginning. Porsche may be criticized for carefully simply updating its classic model's looks with each generation, instead of presenting something different, but apparently that's what its customers want. Even its most vehement detractors, however, cannot deny that the Weissach carmaker gradually rolls out many versions of the 911, which cover every niche of its segment –and then some… So read on to see how Porsche's 48-year old sports car will evolve in the near future. Read more »
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| MT Slams 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost, Says it's Slow, Clumsy, Pricey and Thirsty Posted: 30 Sep 2011 02:44 PM PDT  Now here's a review that is bound to get the conversation heated up. Motor Trend's senior editor, Jonny Lieberman of former Jalopnik, The Truth About Cars and Autoblog fame, tried out the new 2012 Ford Explorer with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four that produces 240-ponies. And well, let's just say he didn't like it one bit. After testing the Explorer, Lieberman states, among other things, that the 2.0-liter model is "slow, clumsy, pricey, thirstier than we would have thought, and a packaging disaster". Read more »
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| Toyota Design Boss Says "Pump That Up," But the Company's Ads Say, "It’s a Car" Posted: 30 Sep 2011 02:46 PM PDT  As we reported earlier this week, raffish-haired Akihiro Dezi Nagaya, Toyota's global design chief, plans to implement a more aggressive design theme for the brand. "We have eliminated emotion. We need to pump that up" he said in an interview at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
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| New Chrysler Delta Hatch Goes on Sale in the UK [71-Photos] Posted: 30 Sep 2011 01:21 PM PDT  The new Ypsilon supermini is not the only Lancia model to wear Chrysler's winged badge in Britain. Joining the Ypsilon's voyage across the British channel is the Lancia Delta hatchback that went on sale today as a Chrysler with a starting price of £16,695 OTR.
Chrysler is marketing the new Delta a C-segment model with D-segment interio space and features. The five-door model measures 4520mm in length and rides on a 2700mm long wheelbase. Read more »
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| Make LEGO Models, Not War: Hippie-Inspired VW Camper Van Posted: 30 Sep 2011 12:26 PM PDT  Do you remember the 1960s? It was all about peace, love, Woodstock and a VW Camper van to go with the hippie and surfer culture -or so they say, as any of us under 50 have only heard stories or seen movies about the era. LEGO's latest creation is harking back to that time. No, not the Woodstock festival or the anti-Vietnam riots, but the iconic 1962 VW T1 Camper, also nostalgically known as the "hippie van". Read more »
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| Lexus Presents Special Edition Version of 2012 LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h Posted: 30 Sep 2011 11:44 AM PDT  What's the first thing automakers do when they want to boost their sales but don't have a completely new or refresh product(s) in the pipeline? The age-old answer to that question is a special edition model. For Lexus it's actually three new limited edition models based on the 2012 LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h, with the first two arriving in U.S. dealerships in November, and the third next month. Read more »
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| Video: Lamborghini Gallardo "Ditched" to Avoid Oncoming Car Posted: 30 Sep 2011 11:11 AM PDT  After a great trackday at the Modena circuit in Italy, the owner of this Lamborghini Gallardo took the road towards home. Little did he know just how much (deep) trouble he would get into… According to supercar enthusiasts Marchettino who filmed his friend in the Italian supercar doing the rounds on the track and during the aftermath of the incident you're about to watch in the video below, at some point the owner of the Gallardo tried to pull to the side of the narrow road to avoid coming in contact with another vehicle. Unfortunately, he miscalculated the width of the road and ended up half-way into the ditch.
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| New 2012 Honda Civic Hatchback Priced from £16,495 in the UK Posted: 30 Sep 2011 10:21 AM PDT  Honda has released UK pricing and equipment levels for the new Civic, which made its world premiere at the 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt earlier this month. Buyers can order their car now with first deliveries set to take place in January. In Britain, the ninth-generation Civic will be available with three engines and a choice of four trim levels. Prices for the five-door hatchback start at £16,495 for the entry-level 1.4-liter petrol model and top out at £26,595 for a fully equipped 2.2-liter diesel. Read more »
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| Take it Easy Big Fella…Buick Driver's Seat Breaks at Lift Off in Drag Race Posted: 30 Sep 2011 09:50 AM PDT  In one of those embarrassing moments than can haunt you for a very, very long time (especially when the mishap occurs in front of a crowd with hand held cameras…), a driver of what looks like a modified second-generation Buick Regal Coupe from the early 1980s, gets ready to impress by beating his rival in a drag strip race. And then it happens; as he leaves the line in full force the seat breaks and he falls back… Watch the funny incident in the video after the jump. Read more »
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| New Hyundai Veloster gets Turbocharged for Upcoming SEMA Show Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:56 AM PDT  We already know for a fact that Hyundai is planning to launch a more powerful version of its new Veloster sports car fitted with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine delivering 208HP for a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of under 7 seconds (Carscoop has officially confirmed all numbers), with European sales to start in early 2012. We still don't know when and if this engine will be offered in North America, but those interested in a more hardcore Veloster will have a chance to see plenty of aftermarket options at this November's SEMA show in Las Vegas. Among the many Veloster proposals that are expected to be displayed in SEMA, is a highly modified model created by Hyundai in partnership with ARK Performance. Read more »
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| Kia will Focus on Quality, not Quantity says co-CEO Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:23 AM PDT  Kia Motors does not intend to build new plants despite increased worldwide demand for its products, the automaker's co-CEO, Lee Sam-ung told Autonews in a recent presentation. The Korean company will instead focus its efforts on quality "Quantitative growth is important, but qualitative growth is also important. We plan to focus on improving product quality and our brand," Sam-ung said at the launch of the new Rio. Read more »
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| Color me Matte: New Renault Clio RS 200 “Ange & Démon” Edition to be Produced in…666 Units Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:03 AM PDT  Renault is playing the good versus evil card with its new limited run Clio Renaultsport 200 "Ange & Démon", which is French for Angels and Demons. Deviously, the bespoke version of the Clio RS will be produced in a…fiendish 666 units worldwide - as most of you already know, that's the number of the Beast in the Book of Revelation. Buyers can choose among three different matte shades, including Toro Red, Givre Nacré and Hologramme Grey, all of which feature a gloss black finish for the roof, upper tailgate, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, F1-style blade in the front bumper, the door handles and exterior door mirrors. Read more »
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| New Chrysler Ypsilon Supermini Makes its Debut in Britain [50 Photos] Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:08 AM PDT  The Fiat-Chrysler alliance has said that the two groups will work hand-in-hand towards the development of all future models, with the Italian branch handling the smaller and compact / medium segments and the American, the medium and larger categories.
Following the European premieres of the Chrysler 200, 300 and Town & Country with Lancia badges and names, the table has turned around with Chrysler welcoming a Lancia model into its range, the new Ypsilon supermini. But it's not for U.S. consumption. Read more »
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| New Citroen C4 AIRCROSS: PSA's Second Take on the Mitsubishi ASX Posted: 30 Sep 2011 06:18 AM PDT  Is it sibling rivalry or pure coincidence? No matter: the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group unveiled today not one but two compact crossovers: the Peugeot 4008 and the Citroen C4 Aircross.
The differences between the two French models are purely cosmetic, with each variant featuring bespoke front and rear ends along with some other signature styling traits such as the Citroen's C-column trim. Read more »
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| New Peugeot 4008: PSA's Take on the Mitsubishi ASX / RVR Part I Posted: 30 Sep 2011 05:50 AM PDT  French carmaker Peugeot has revealed its entry in the compact SUV / crossover segment, the new 4008 that will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next March before it goes on sale in the second quarter of 2012. Positioned under the larger 3008 and 4007 in Peugeot's lineup, the 4008 (previously thought to be named 2008) is based on the Mitsubishi ASX, which you may also know as the Outlander Sport in the USA, and RVR in Japan and Canada. The PSA Peugeot-Citroën group had announced the agreement with Mitsubishi in early 2010. Read more »
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