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- 2013 Volkswagen CC Facelift Unveiled Before its LA Auto Show World Premiere
- You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide from New Cordon Multi-Target Photo Radar System
- Honda Publishes Mega Gallery with 140+ Photos of Euro-Spec 2012 Civic Hatchback
- Hyundai Confirms Veloster Turbo for Australian Market
- Fiat Video Teases 500 Abarth “Bad Boy's” Arrival in the States
- Kia to Build Third Plant in China to Satisfy Increased Local Demand
- Anderson Germany Shows Some Carbon Love to Ferrari 458 Italia
- Hyundai Storms the SEMA Show with Six Veloster Project Cars [116 Photos]
- Shocker: Ford Slaps a $39,995* Sticker on Pure-Electric 2012 Focus EV
- Valet Parking Employee…Time Struggles to Park Lamborghini LP640 Versace Roadster
- BMW 730i Pickup Truck Should be Put Out of its Misery
- TRD-Prepped Toyota FT-86 and Then Some More
- Mopar Unveils 800HP Viper V10 for Drag Racing, Plus New Crate Engines and Performance Parts at SEMA
- Watch Mr. Bean's Hilarious Reaction to Lewis Hamilton's Crash at the Indian GP [Video]
- Fiat Introduces Subtly Updated 2012MY Sedici Crossover in Europe
- 2011 SEMA: Honda's Supercharged Accord V6 HFP Concept
- Nissan Juke-R Part V: Fitting the GT-R's Gearbox and AWD Drivetrain
- Infiniti to Locate its New Global Headquarters in Hong Kong
- Peugeot Officially Unveils New 208 Supermini Ahead of Spring 2012 Launch [Photos and Video]
- Sonic Boom: Chevy Rocks the SEMA with One More Concept of its Subcompact Model
| 2013 Volkswagen CC Facelift Unveiled Before its LA Auto Show World Premiere Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:14 PM PDT  Some four years and 270,000 sales worldwide after the launch of the Volkswagen Passat's flashy four-door coupe sibling, it's time for the CC to receive its first mid-life makeover.
You can spot the new model by the redesigned front that gets a new chrome-trimmed grille, reshaped headlamps that incorporate a ring of LEDs and a reworked bumper. Read more »
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| You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide from New Cordon Multi-Target Photo Radar System Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:29 PM PDT  Speed cameras have nailed hundreds of thousands (or is it millions?) motorists all over the globe. Up until now, however, most of them have a weak point: their laser beams can't track more than one vehicle at a time.
The device, which is very compact and can be mounted almost anywhere making it hard to spot, can focus on a wide-angle view and a close-up of a vehicle's number plate simultaneously. It can track up to 32 cars (!) on four lanes, targeting their license plates and measuring their speed. Read more »
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| Honda Publishes Mega Gallery with 140+ Photos of Euro-Spec 2012 Civic Hatchback Posted: 02 Nov 2011 03:47 PM PDT  If you found our recent photo gallery of the European market 2012 Honda Civic at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show somewhat lacking in quantity, you'll be happy to know that the Japanese carmaker has just dropped more than 140 high resolution pictures of the hatchback model for your viewing pleasure. Honda claims that its new Civic hatchback is a great leap forward not only for the company but for the European C-segment as well, something that is echoed in the latest statements from the car's project leader, Mitsuru Karita. Read more »
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| Hyundai Confirms Veloster Turbo for Australian Market Posted: 02 Nov 2011 02:19 PM PDT  [EU-Spec Hyundai Veloster pictured above] We've known about the turbocharged version of the Veloster since January, but Hyundai only recently made it official. Following the announcement on the debut of the North American Velsoter Turbo at the Detroit Motor Show in January of 2012, the company's Australian arm revealed today that a 1.6-liter turbo petrol engine would join the three-door sport hatchback's line-up. Read more »
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| Fiat Video Teases 500 Abarth “Bad Boy's” Arrival in the States Posted: 02 Nov 2011 01:53 PM PDT  The American division of the Fiat Group is trying to create some buzz around the arrival of the most potent version of its retro-styled city car to date, the 500 Abarth, with a new video teaser. Fiat's 23-second spot starts out by asking viewers "Does this country need another outcast?" and "Does this country need another rebel and another bad boy?", with the actual 500 Abarth only making a quick appearance towards the end. Well, look at this way; at least it's not another minute-long video tribute to Jennifer Lopez… Read more »
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| Kia to Build Third Plant in China to Satisfy Increased Local Demand Posted: 02 Nov 2011 01:25 PM PDT  Kia Motors announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dongfeng Yueda Kia for the construction of its third Chinese plant at Yancheng in the Jiangsu Province The new factory, which will have an annual capacity of 300,000 units and is expected to be operational in the second half of 2014, will boost Kia's annual local production to 730,000 units in order to satisfy the dramatically increasing demand for its vehicles. Read more »
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| Anderson Germany Shows Some Carbon Love to Ferrari 458 Italia Posted: 02 Nov 2011 12:46 PM PDT  Improving upon the appearance of an Italian supercar is always a daunting feat, but Anderson Germany decided to give it a try anyway with its Ferrari 458 Italia Carbon Edition special. Naturally, the highlight of the tune is the carbon fibre outfit that includes the front lip spoiler, front bumper flaps, wide side skirts, a discrete rear lip spoiler, engine air outlets, rear side window air intake grilles and front bumper ventilation grille. Read more »
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| Hyundai Storms the SEMA Show with Six Veloster Project Cars [116 Photos] Posted: 02 Nov 2011 12:21 PM PDT  The Camaro may have won the SEMA Award for the "hottest car" of the show for a second year in a row, but Hyundai made its presence felt in Las Vegas with a huge variety of tunes, most of which focused on the new Veloster three-door sport hatch. The South Korean maker displayed a total of six Veloster project cars at this year's aftermarket show. Aside from the RMR Veloster Rally Car, there's the PM Lifestyle concept, a turbocharged model from ARK Performance, and the gaming-, tech- and music-themed studies from Remix. Read more »
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| Shocker: Ford Slaps a $39,995* Sticker on Pure-Electric 2012 Focus EV Posted: 02 Nov 2011 11:36 AM PDT  Ask any owner of a Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt, and they'll tell you that going green comes at a cost – not necessarily at the electric outlet, but at the dealership. Same goes for Ford's foray into the electric-car market, the all-new 2012 Focus EV that carries an MSRP of $39,200 plus a $795 delivery and handling fee* that brings the total to $39,975. That's more than double the cost of the entry-level Focus SE 5-door hatchback. Read more »
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| Valet Parking Employee…Time Struggles to Park Lamborghini LP640 Versace Roadster Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:47 AM PDT  If we could somehow hide the brand and type of car seen in this video, you would probably call the valet parking employee's efforts to park the vehicle in front of the entrance of the Mall of Emirates in Dubai hopelessly frustrating. However, once you get a look of the car, it all becomes clear: the young man is apparently trying to spend as much time as he can behind the wheel of the bespoke Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Roadster VERSACE Edition, of which only a handful were ever made. Wouldn't you do the same in his position? Video follows after the break. Read more »
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| BMW 730i Pickup Truck Should be Put Out of its Misery Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:19 AM PDT  While we're no strangers to regular sedan or coupe model being butchered into pickup trucks, there are some conversions that literally beg to de destroyed. One such example was found at German used car dealership "PKWundLKWankauf" (try saying that it twice). The victim is an E32 BMW 730i sedan, which left the Munich brand's factory in 1989 fitted with an 188HP 3.0-liter straight six coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Read more »
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| TRD-Prepped Toyota FT-86 and Then Some More Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:50 AM PDT  Your daily update on the Toyota FT-86 sports coupe-related leaks from Japan continues today with a few more revealing scans. These include catalogue shots of the FT-86 wearing parts from the Toyota Racing Development [TRD] division including a front grille surround with a matching apron, side skirts and a chunkier rear diffuser. Read more »
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| Mopar Unveils 800HP Viper V10 for Drag Racing, Plus New Crate Engines and Performance Parts at SEMA Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:03 AM PDT  If you think the stock Viper is a brutal machine, imagine the Dodge sports car fitted with a Mopar-upgraded 800HP V10 like the one unveiled at the SEMA show. The new engine, codenamed P5155872 Performance Series V10, has been developed especially for drag racing. It features an aluminum block and aluminum cylinder heads, forged steel crankshaft with forged steel connecting rods and forged aluminum pistons with a high compression ratio of 12.5:1. Read more »
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| Watch Mr. Bean's Hilarious Reaction to Lewis Hamilton's Crash at the Indian GP [Video] Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:49 AM PDT  While English comedian Rowan Atkinson hasn't quite managed to have the same success on the big screen as he did in his roles as Mr. Bean and the Blackadder on TV, he remains one of the most popular and brilliant physical comedians of our time. In fact, Atkinson can be funny when you least expect it as proved by the following video that was filmed during the inaugural Indian Grand Prix this past weekend. Read more »
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| Fiat Introduces Subtly Updated 2012MY Sedici Crossover in Europe Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:03 AM PDT  The last time Fiat performed upgrades to its Sedici small crossover was in 2009, but the Italian company still has a few mild improvements planned for the 2012 model year. The visual tweaks for the 2012MY Fiat Sedici mainly consist of the redesigned exterior mirrors that incorporate turning signals and are finished in a metallic gray hue, the introduction of a Purple Rebel color (pictured above), fresh alloy wheel designs and new upholstery for the interior. Read more »
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| 2011 SEMA: Honda's Supercharged Accord V6 HFP Concept Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:34 AM PDT  While most of Honda's tuning attention at this year's edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is focused on the new 2012 Civic, the Japanese brand also brought along a powered-up concept of the Accord Coupe. The highlight of the conceptual Accord Coupe V6 HFP [Honda Factory Performance] lies under the hood as the firm's engineers dropped a supercharger along with a performance air intake and exhaust system. Read more »
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| Nissan Juke-R Part V: Fitting the GT-R's Gearbox and AWD Drivetrain Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:17 AM PDT  In the fifth installment of the Nissan Juke-R video series, the Japanese automaker gives us an insight into the problems that arose while trying to fit the GT-R's gearbox and all-wheel drive system into the small crossover. The most significant challenge had to do with the Juke-R's wheelbase that is 250mm shorter than the GT-R's. Read more »
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| Infiniti to Locate its New Global Headquarters in Hong Kong Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:51 AM PDT  In a somewhat surprising move, Nissan today announced that its Infiniti luxury brand would establish its new global headquarters in Hong Kong.
Nissan originally launched the Infiniti brand in 1989 exclusively for the North American market but has since expanded its marketing operations to include the Middle East, Russia, Europe, South East Asia and other regions. Read more »
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| Peugeot Officially Unveils New 208 Supermini Ahead of Spring 2012 Launch [Photos and Video] Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:29 AM PDT  After yesterday's leak of the first pictures of the new Peugeot 208, the French company went ahead and officially revealed its brand-new supermini that will replace the current 207 series.
Its significance for Peugeot is evident in the marketing tag applied by the company's management: "Re-Generation". The French firm's Marketing and Communications Director, Xavier Peugeot, said: "The 208 is a new illustration of the marque's project launched two years ago, representing a new stage in Peugeot's desire to drive itself towards even greater modernity." Read more »
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| Sonic Boom: Chevy Rocks the SEMA with One More Concept of its Subcompact Model Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:46 AM PDT  The 30 or so Sonic and Cruze concepts along with the numerous Camaro project cars that have been presented at this week's SEMA Show, haven't stopped the flow of new Chevrolet exhibits in Las Vegas. As you can probably guess by its name, the Sonic Boom is all about sound. The subcompact model features an audio system developed by Chevrolet and Kicker with its design and component placing said to be inspired by jet engines. Read more »
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