CARSCOOP |  |
- U SPY: New 2013 Porsche Boxster Spotted Cruising in Los Angeles
- Video: The Making of Toyota's Prius Family People Person TV Spot
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf R with 256-Ponies Priced from $33,900* in the U.S.
- GM Insists it Will Sell 10,000 Volts this Year but the Numbers Don’t Seem to Add Up
- Singapore Company Selling Off 150 Brand-New 1997 Chrysler Neons
- Ford to Debut All-New 2013 Escape with 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter EcoBoost Engines at LA Auto Show
- Mitsubishi to Co-Develop Wireless EV Charging System, Wants to Make Plugs Obsolete
- BMW UK Sells Two Millionth Vehicle in Britain 31 Years after it Officially Entered the Market
- Raw Video: Driverless Ford Thunderbird Gone Wild
- SPY SHOTS: 2012 BMW M6 Cabriolet Continues Testing
- Ginetta Unveils New G60 Sports Car Powered by a Mustang-Sourced V6
- BMW Singapore Pulls a Performance Prank on 1-Series Coupe Owner [Video]
- Mazda Drops Pricing on 2012 Mazda3 with Skyactive Engines and Transmissions
- Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale: Zagato's Italian Flavored Dodge Viper ACR on Film
- Ford and UAW Sign New Contract, 12,000 New Jobs to be added in the USA
- Mercedes-Benz Buys the Naming Rights to the Louisiana Superdome
- Video: Toyota Supra Drifter Outwitted by Cop on Roundabout
- Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition with 205HP Hits UK Shores
- Video: Tesla CEO Presents Beta Version of Model S, Announces Performance Edition
- Nissan Juke-R: Insane Super Crossover with 530HP GT-R Powertrain! [Video]
| U SPY: New 2013 Porsche Boxster Spotted Cruising in Los Angeles Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:56 PM PDT  Even though you have more chances to spot a prototype model of a future Porsche model doing the rounds at the Nürburgring racetrack than anywhere else, the Germans try out their cars in many countries around the world, including of course, the U.S. Carscoop reader Alex Ranarivelo snapped this lightly camouflaged 2013 Porsche Boxster with Michigan license plates rolling around in Los Angeles. Read more »
|
| Video: The Making of Toyota's Prius Family People Person TV Spot Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:54 PM PDT  Where some see Toyota's "Prius Family People Person" commercial as the creepy stuff children's nightmares are made of, others see a piece of creative marketing. After the wide release of the TV spot, Toyota published a behind-the-scenes video to show us how the advertising agency managed to create a 17-foot tall person and the surrounding areas seen in the commercial. Regardless of what you think about the ad, it's definitely worth a look. Check it out for yourself in the video after the break. Read more »
|
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf R with 256-Ponies Priced from $33,900* in the U.S. Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:04 PM PDT  We've known about Volkswagen's plans to sell the hot Golf R in the States for a while now, but today, the German carmaker released pricing details on the heir to the 2004 and 2008 Golf R32 models, which will go on sale early next year The most powerful VW hatch sold on this side of the Atlantic will be offered in both three- and five-door body styles with prices starting from $33,900 *plus destination. Models equipped with sunroof and navigation will carry MSRPs of $35,490 (two-door) and $36,090 (four-door), not including destination and handling fees. Read more »
|
| GM Insists it Will Sell 10,000 Volts this Year but the Numbers Don’t Seem to Add Up Posted: 04 Oct 2011 04:20 PM PDT  Earlier this week, General Motors released its US sales results for September. And the numbers are looking good as deliveries are up 20% compared to September 2010 while the Cruze remains the best-selling compact car in the country. Yet, despite all the euphoria, GM is actually facing a small problem: even though it had initially set a target of delivering 10,000 units of its Volt hybrid by the end of the year, it is very unlikely that it will achieve this goal. Read more »
|
| Singapore Company Selling Off 150 Brand-New 1997 Chrysler Neons Posted: 04 Oct 2011 03:58 PM PDT  To answer your first question, no, we do not know how a Singapore based company got a hold of 150 allegedly brand-new 1997 Chrysler Neon sedans with zero mileage.
The ad along with a single picture showing some of the Neon cars covered in layers and layers of dust was posted by Arete Trading Pte Ltd. on Alibaba, which is an Asian online marketplace. Read more »
|
| Ford to Debut All-New 2013 Escape with 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter EcoBoost Engines at LA Auto Show Posted: 04 Oct 2011 03:05 PM PDT  The rapidly approaching 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show that takes place for the public from November 18 to 27, will play host to the world premiere of the next global Ford model, the all-new 2013 Escape.
Ford gave us a preview of the 2013 Escape with the Vetrek concept study at this year's Detroit Motor Show in January. Aside from the presentation date, Ford also revealed details about the SUV's powertrain options. Read more »
|
| Mitsubishi to Co-Develop Wireless EV Charging System, Wants to Make Plugs Obsolete Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:27 PM PDT  ACEA, the European car manufacturers' association, is pushing carmakers to adopt a common standard for charging their plug-in vehicles. And that's a noble goal, since it will reduce complexity and costs and will eliminate many of the EVs restrictions. The association's proposal, however, may be too little, too late. Mitsubishi has teamed up with IHI and WiTricity to develop an easily deployable wireless charging system for electric vehicles, eliminating the need for plugs and cords. Read more »
|
| BMW UK Sells Two Millionth Vehicle in Britain 31 Years after it Officially Entered the Market Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:03 PM PDT  Some 31 years after it officially opened shop in the British market, BMW UK Ltd has sold its two millionth vehicle, a 530d Gran Turismo. Coincidentally, the company's first car sold in the UK on January 1, 1980, was also a 5-Series, albeit an E12 M535i saloon. Read more »
|
| Raw Video: Driverless Ford Thunderbird Gone Wild Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:41 PM PDT  Firefighters are used to receiving strange rescue calls, but an incident that took place in Wildwood, New Jersey this past Sunday tops them all. Local firemen were called in to deal with a…driverless 1970 Ford Thunderbird that was spinning out of control in reverse! "We never had to deal with a car going in a circle," Captain Christopher D'Amico told NBC40 news. "We were concerned that it would change trajectory when it was bouncing up on the curb, that the tire would go in an opposite direction and send it into something else," he explained. Read more »
|
| SPY SHOTS: 2012 BMW M6 Cabriolet Continues Testing Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:10 PM PDT  We were hoping to see the new BMW M6 at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show, but apparently, the Bavarian company has other plans for the presentation of its flagship two-door model that will be offered in both coupe and convertible derivatives. Following recent pictures of the 2012 M6 Coupe, our spy shooters came up close and personal with a right-hand drive cabriolet model while testing in Europe. Read more »
|
| Ginetta Unveils New G60 Sports Car Powered by a Mustang-Sourced V6 Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT  Last week Ginetta announced that it would soon unveil a new 310HP sports car with a carbon fibre body. Well, we have to admit the little British car company has kept its promise by launching the G60, the first mid-engine model in its range since the G32 in 1989. The only thing the new G60 shares with its predecessor is the engine layout. The G60 boasts carbonfibre tub and body based on that of the Farbio GTS, which itself is based on the 2002 Farboud GT. Read more »
|
| BMW Singapore Pulls a Performance Prank on 1-Series Coupe Owner [Video] Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:32 AM PDT  In one of the more intriguing marketing stunts we've seen of late, BMW of Singapore has launched a part-promotional, part-prank project entitled "Switch". The Bavarian automaker describes the gig thusly: "The BMW Switch is a fun collaborative project between the public and BMW Asia to switch unsuspecting BMW drivers' current cars with a similar model that has been enhanced with original BMW Performance Accessories." Read more »
|
| Mazda Drops Pricing on 2012 Mazda3 with Skyactive Engines and Transmissions Posted: 04 Oct 2011 10:39 AM PDT  Touting the first North American application of Mazda's new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented technologies branded under the Skyactiv name, the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 has arrived in U.S. showrooms. Available in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, the 2012 Mazda starts at $15,200 (all prices listed here do not include a $795 destination charge).
|
| Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale: Zagato's Italian Flavored Dodge Viper ACR on Film Posted: 04 Oct 2011 09:52 AM PDT  Over the past few months, Zagato's limited production run Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale has made several public appearances including a pass from the Concours d'Elegance Uniques Special Ones event in Florence, Italy, this past September, just before the Frankfurt Motor Show.
As a reminder, the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale is a road-going follow-up to the 2010 TZ3 Corsa racing car study. But while the one-off TZ3 Corsa was built on the Alfa Romeo 8C, Zagato chose to use the Dodge Viper ACR as a base for the TZ3 Stradale. Read more »
|
| Ford and UAW Sign New Contract, 12,000 New Jobs to be added in the USA Posted: 04 Oct 2011 08:47 AM PDT  As many anticipated, Ford and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union reached an agreement over the new four-year labor contract covering the UAW's 41,000 members in the US. The deal won't take effect until it is ratified by the UAW board. This, however, is almost certain because Ford has committed to add 12,000 new hourly jobs in the US by the end of 2015 – 2,000 more than originally reported and 5,000 more than those that were supposed to be added by the end of 2012. Read more »
|
| Mercedes-Benz Buys the Naming Rights to the Louisiana Superdome Posted: 04 Oct 2011 08:10 AM PDT  Das Germans at Mercedes-Benz are getting into the sponsorship game as the luxury carmaker reached an agreement to buy the naming rights to the Louisiana Superdome for a period of 10 years. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported that the stadium will be renamed to the "Mercedes-Benz Superdome", marking the first time in its 36-year-long history that it will be known as anything other than "Superdome" – at least on paper as fans can continue to call it whatever they want. The new name will take effect on October 23, 2011. Read more »
|
| Video: Toyota Supra Drifter Outwitted by Cop on Roundabout Posted: 04 Oct 2011 07:27 AM PDT  A jazzy driver in a fourth-generation Toyota Supra was filmed trying to have some drifting fun on a roundabout at the expense of the police. After the patrol car tried to follow the Supra on the roundabout the cop outsmarted the driver by turning off his emergency lights and placing the car in the middle of the road. Given that the police car appears to be a VAZ-2110 (otherwise known as the Lada 110), we presume that the scene took place in Russia or a nearby country. Video follows below. Read more »
|
| Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition with 205HP Hits UK Shores Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:55 AM PDT  The first examples of the Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition have landed in Vauxhall showrooms in Britain. The 205HP hot hatch is priced at £22,295 or close to £3,400 more than the standard 192HP VXR that starts at £18,900. The faster and more-focused version of the Corsa VXR is powered by a re-worked version of the regular model's 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which now produces 205-horses at 5,750rpm and 250-280Nm (184-207 lb-ft) of torque, up from 192HP and 230-266Nm (170-196 lb-ft). Read more »
|
| Video: Tesla CEO Presents Beta Version of Model S, Announces Performance Edition Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:24 AM PDT  Last Saturday Tesla opened up its NUMI factory to 3,000 guests and revealed both the production line and, more importantly, the Model S Beta. The company's CEO, Elon Musk, drove on stage in a Beta Model S with passengers occupying all seats, including the rear facing seats. Musk presented the car's features, such as the 17-inch touch screen and the voice command audio system to the large audience. He also said that this Beta version is very close to the actual production car in terms of fit, finish and performance. Then the company's customers went on to get their first real taste of their future car driving it on a slalom course. Read more »
|
| Nissan Juke-R: Insane Super Crossover with 530HP GT-R Powertrain! [Video] Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:59 AM PDT  If you thought that the Nissan Juke's design was pushing the envelope a wee bit too far, wait until you see what the Japanese carmaker's engineers are readying. Meet the Nissan Juke-R, one of the craziest ideas we have heard in a long, long while. And yes, the 'R' in the name is what you think it is: the heart and soul of the…Godzilla!
|
| You are subscribed to email updates from Carscoop To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
No comments:
Post a Comment