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- Nissan Chief Engineer Says 2013MY GT-R has the Potential to Lap the Ring in Under 7:20" [+Videos]
- 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to Play Host to 26 World Premieres Including 1 from BMW and 2 from VW
- Video: Fifth Gear Drops the Top on the New Ferrari 458 Italia Spider
- Thai Floods Could Spell Delays in Toyota and Honda Production well into 2012
- Senner Tuning Muscles up the Opel Astra Hatchback 1.4 Turbo
- Volvo Offers Factory-Backed Polestar Performance Kits in the USA
- Video: Dodge Ramcharger Does a Fiery Burnout
- GM Won’t Hand Over Technology or 9-4X Crossover to Saab’s Chinese Owners
- Nissan Details North American 2013MY GT-R, Sales Start in January Next Year [74 Photos]
- Lamborghini Chief Tester Valentino Balboni Drives the Gallardo Superleggera in Monza [Video]
- Diesel-Powered Jaguar XF Sets to Cross America in a 2,800 Mile Journey
- New C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+ is Citroen's Lowest CO2 Emitting Model to Date
- Toyota Plans to Sell a €100,000 Fuel Cell Car in Europe by 2015
- Video: Extremely Close Call for Spectators at Rally
- Subaru Teases Production BRZ Coupe Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show
- Toyota Begins Production of 2012 Avensis, Releases UK Pricing
- Rumors: Lamborghini to Launch RWD Gallardo Spyder LP 550-2 at the LA Show?
- 2013 Nissan GT-R Honed from Within, Gains 550HP and Upgraded Chassis [78 Photos]
- Formula 1: Lotus Name Confusion Resolved, Caterham Joins F1 as Virgin Exits
- Subaru to Debut New Advanced Tourer Hybrid Concept at Tokyo Show
| Nissan Chief Engineer Says 2013MY GT-R has the Potential to Lap the Ring in Under 7:20" [+Videos] Posted: 07 Nov 2011 06:04 PM PST  During the media presentation of the tweaked 2013MY GT-R (to be sold as a 2012 model in markets outside North America) at the Sugo International Race Circuit in Japan, Nissan Chief Vehicle Engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno told journalists that the updated model has the potential to turn the Nürburgring circuit in under 7 minutes and 20 seconds. We'll remind you that the revised 2012MY GT-R shaved more than two seconds off the time of the 2011MY version dropping it from 7:26.4" to 7:24.22". Read more »
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| 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to Play Host to 26 World Premieres Including 1 from BMW and 2 from VW Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:25 PM PST  We just got our hands on the official list of the Japan and world premieres that will take place at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show that runs for the public from December 3 to 11. While we don't get any information on the names and type of vehicles that will be displayed on the motor show floor, the list does contain the number of passenger cars that each manufacturer will exhibit. Read more »
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| Video: Fifth Gear Drops the Top on the New Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Posted: 07 Nov 2011 04:33 PM PST  Some Now, we've watched one too many episodes of the British motoring TV show to know that Vicki can really drive – so no blonde jokes here, despite the fact that she does seem to have a great sense of humor. Read more »
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| Thai Floods Could Spell Delays in Toyota and Honda Production well into 2012 Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:59 PM PST  In 2011, only the Saab saga has surpassed that of the Japanese car manufacturers' problems. Just when they were on their way to recuperate from the disruption caused by the March earthquake in Japan, the recent floods in Thailand have curtailed their plans - probably for much longer than originally anticipated. IHS Automotive analyst Tracy Handler said: "Both Toyota and Honda won't be able to expand production as planned until the first quarter of 2012. They've been really unlucky this year." Read more »
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| Senner Tuning Muscles up the Opel Astra Hatchback 1.4 Turbo Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:30 PM PST  The five-door hatchback version of the latest generation of the Opel Astra has caught the attention of Senner Tuning that has introduced a new performance and styling package for models equipped with the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine. Read more »
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| Volvo Offers Factory-Backed Polestar Performance Kits in the USA Posted: 07 Nov 2011 03:10 PM PST  You know that the world is changing when a carmaker like Volvo, once the staple of doctors and soccer moms, which cherished the brand's safe and square (in both meanings of the word) station wagon models, starts engaging in "factory-authorized" tuning for some of its models. Volvo North America announced that its Sweden-based, long-time tuning partner Polestar, maker of the one-off 405HP AWD C30 and 330HP S60 performance concepts, has developed software upgrades for the 2008MY and later C30, C70 and S40 models equipped with the five-cylinder turbocharged gasoline T5 engine. Read more »
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| Video: Dodge Ramcharger Does a Fiery Burnout Posted: 07 Nov 2011 02:25 PM PST  Why would anyone destroy his or her vehicle –no matter the condition it is in- for a few minutes of craziness? Well, for hooning advocates, the answer to that question is purely for fun, the rest will probably be left scratching their heads. If you haven't done so already, you can watch a late 1970s – early 1980s Dodge Ramcharger doing an extreme burnout in the video after the break. Read more »
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| GM Won’t Hand Over Technology or 9-4X Crossover to Saab’s Chinese Owners Posted: 07 Nov 2011 01:40 PM PST  Last Friday, GM spokesman Jim Cain said that the company would "not be able to support a change in the ownership of Saab which could negatively impact GM's existing relationships in China or otherwise adversely affect GM's interests worldwide." Today, General Motors has finally stopped beating around the bush and decided to come out in the open about the Saab-Pang Da-Youngman deal. And what the Detroit-based automaker said is that it's not giving away its Epsilon platform technology nor its 9-4X SUV. "Although General Motors is open to the continued supply of powertrains and other components to Saab under appropriate terms and conditions, GM will not agree to the continuation of the existing technology licenses or the continued supply of 9-4X vehicles to Saab following the proposed change in ownership, as it would not be in the best interest of GM shareholders," Cain said in a statement. Read more »
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| Nissan Details North American 2013MY GT-R, Sales Start in January Next Year [74 Photos] Posted: 07 Nov 2011 01:16 PM PST  Earlier today, we brought you news on the European and Japanese specification versions of the refreshed 2012 GT-R, and now it's time for the skinny on the North American variant that will go on sale on January next year as a 2013 model year car. The refinements for the updated N.A. GT-R are more or less the same with its Euro counterpart and are highlighted by the changes to the 3.8-liter bi-turbo V6 that include improved intake efficiency, reduced airflow resistance through an enlarged air intake duct for the intercooler, and improved exhaust emissions efficiency. Read more »
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| Lamborghini Chief Tester Valentino Balboni Drives the Gallardo Superleggera in Monza [Video] Posted: 07 Nov 2011 12:51 PM PST  Getting up close and personal with a Lamborghini Gallardo is quite an experience. Especially if said car is the lightweight Superleggera and the venue is the famous Monza circuit in Italy. Now, everyone would give his or her right arm to get in the driver's seat and push the pedal to the metal. YouTube member Marchettino, however, was perfectly happy to occupy the passenger seat when the Superleggera was being driven around the track. Read more »
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| Diesel-Powered Jaguar XF Sets to Cross America in a 2,800 Mile Journey Posted: 07 Nov 2011 04:01 PM PST  Jaguar may not currently offer its new diesel-powered XF 2.2D in the States, but the British automaker would like Americans to know about the fuel-saving virtues of its four-cylinder model. To do so, Jaguar brought a British-registered, right-hand drive XF 2.2-litre diesel model to the U.S. with the intent of crossing the country from New York City to Los Angeles in seven days, in a journey that spans more than 2,800 miles and 11 states. Read more »
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| New C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+ is Citroen's Lowest CO2 Emitting Model to Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 11:08 AM PST  It has one of the longest designations we've ever seen but what really makes the C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+ stand out from the crowd is that it's greenest and most fuel efficient conventionally-powered Citroën model to date. According to the French automaker, the diesel-powered supermini returns a combined fuel economy of 83.1mpg UK (equal to 69.2mpg US and 3.4lt/100km) with CO2 emissions of just 87g/km. Read more »
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| Toyota Plans to Sell a €100,000 Fuel Cell Car in Europe by 2015 Posted: 07 Nov 2011 10:13 AM PST  [2007 Toyota Hybrid X Concept pictured above] There's no doubt that Toyota, with its Prius, is the carmaker that made hybrid cars an everyday word in our vocabulary. Granted, other companies like Honda with its first, odd-looking Insight, offered their own models, but it was the best-selling Prius that made hybrid cars popular to the masses. As emission regulations become tougher though, even Toyota is looking for ways to offer even "greener" cars. All-electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf are one option. But Toyota wants to go the extra mile and launch a new fuel cell model in Europe by 2015. Read more »
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| Video: Extremely Close Call for Spectators at Rally Posted: 07 Nov 2011 09:48 AM PST  Over the years, we have seen plenty of accidents involving racing cars and spectators at rally courses all over the globe, and this one could have had a terrible outcome with many losses and severe injuries. Fortunately though, the Porsche 911 passed inches -if not less- from the fans watching the race on the side of the road. Trot past the jump to see the video. Read more »
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| Subaru Teases Production BRZ Coupe Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show Posted: 07 Nov 2011 08:55 AM PST  After the first real picture and computer-generated images of the conceptual BRZ sports coupe that will receive its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, Subaru today gave us a sneak peak of the actual production model that will debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show on November 30. We only get a look at the 2012 BRZ's front end, but it is enough to spot some minor differences from the near-production study such as the reshaped bumper that drops the lip spoiler and gains more conventional grille bars and a pair of round fog lights under the turning signals, which are located in less prominent air vents. Read more »
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| Toyota Begins Production of 2012 Avensis, Releases UK Pricing Posted: 07 Nov 2011 07:54 AM PST  Revealed for the first time at the recent 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, the facelifted 2012 Toyota Avensis has now entered series production at the Japanese company's Burnaston factory in Britain. The refreshed mid-size model that is available in two body styles, sedan and station wagon, will begin reaching European showrooms in the beginning of next year, but Toyota's UK arm has already announced pricing details. Read more »
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| Rumors: Lamborghini to Launch RWD Gallardo Spyder LP 550-2 at the LA Show? Posted: 07 Nov 2011 07:19 AM PST  [Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante pictured above] When Lamborghini unveiled the Super Trofeo Stradale at the 64th IAA in Frankfurt, we thought that this limited production version (only 150 pieces) would be the Italian company's farewell to its smallest supercar before its replacement arrives sometime next year. But if a report from Teamspeed proves accurate, the Italian supercar manufacturer may have one more special edition of the Gallardo up its sleeve. This time, it's a rear-wheel drive version of the open-top Gallardo Spyder named the LP550-2 Read more »
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| 2013 Nissan GT-R Honed from Within, Gains 550HP and Upgraded Chassis [78 Photos] Posted: 07 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST  Like clockwork, ever since the presentation of the GT-R in late 2007, Nissan introduces a new model year version of its highly praised all-wheel drive sports car towards the end of fall or the beginning of winter. This year's version carries the 2012MY designation in Japan and Europe, and the 2013MY moniker for the North American market.
Underneath the skin, however, it's a different story as Nissan's engineers have honed the new GT-R in every possible way. Starting with the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, a raft of upgrades that include but are not limited to, revised heads, intercooler and exhaust system, push output from 530PS at 6,400rpm and 612Nm (451 lb-ft) from 3,200 to 6,400 rpm, to 550PS at 6,400rpm and 632Nm (466 lb-ft) from 3,200 to 5,800 rpm. Read more »
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| Formula 1: Lotus Name Confusion Resolved, Caterham Joins F1 as Virgin Exits Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:46 AM PST  The 2011 Formula 1 season may have been a very exciting one as far as the racing was concerned, thanks to the new rules that resulted in lots of overtaking and wheel-to-wheel battles between drivers, but in one aspect, it has also been confusing. Outside the tracks there was a bitter legal battle between two teams over the right to use the Lotus name since the end of last season. Read more »
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| Subaru to Debut New Advanced Tourer Hybrid Concept at Tokyo Show Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:14 AM PST  The 2011 edition of the biennial Tokyo Motor Show that opens its doors to the press on November 30 will play host to the world premiere of a new Subaru hybrid concept model named the Advanced Tourer.
The Advanced Tourer's exterior dimensions at 4,580mm (180.3-in.) long, 1,840mm (72.4-in.) wide and 1,430mm (56.3-in.) tall, put it between the Impreza (4,415mm long) and the Legacy (4,775mm), meaning that Subaru may be previewing a proposal for a standalone hybrid model. Read more »
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