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- Watch a Lexus IS-F Drifter Drive On Top of a Set of Concrete Blocks
- All-New 2013 Volkswagen Golf Reportedly Confirmed for this Year's Paris Motor Show
- Take a Look at Some of Japan's Weirdest Looking Tuned Cars
- Pininfarina Issues Two More Pictures of its Cambiano Concept
- Peugeot Says Au Revoir to Le Mans Racing Program
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback Scooped on Film
- Prada Burns Some Rubber with 1950s Cadillac and Hot Rod-Inspired Collection
- Crazy Holden Torana with Blown Chevy Puts Out 1,584 WHP
- Cadillac Refocuses on Global Markets, is Preparing Right-Hand Drive CTS-V
- Is the 2013 Dodge Dart Sedan Using an Automatic Transmission Supplied from Hyundai?
- Norwegian Firm Converts Ferrari FF into a Bio-Ethanol Supercar
- Watch What Happens When a Foolish Driver Ignores Restriction Signs at Forth Road Bridge
- Refreshed 2012 Toyota Prius Priced from £21,350 in Britain
- Polk Study Says Median Age of U.S. Vehicles Reaches an All-Time High
- Audi Marks the End of the V8-Powered S5 Coupe with a Special Edition Model [Video]
- Top Gear to Celebrate 10 Million Facebook Fans with a Big Bang
- Audi R8 V10 Falls Victim to the Stretch Limousine Industry [Video]
- U.S. Dealers Claim CAFE Proposal Will Add US$5,000 to New Car Prices
- Suzuki Moves Ahead without VW and Signs New Diesel Engine Deal with Fiat
- Volkswagen's 256HP Golf R gets its Own iPad App
- Toyota Introduces Updated 2012 Land Cruiser with V8 Turbo Diesel in the UK
- Kia Makes a Record Number of Cars and Engines in Europe in 2011
| Watch a Lexus IS-F Drifter Drive On Top of a Set of Concrete Blocks Posted: 18 Jan 2012 07:09 PM PST  After watching the following videos over and over again, the kindest explanation we can give about this incident that took place during the demo drift run at last week's Tokyo Auto Salon is that something went wrong and all of a sudden the driver of the Lexus was confronted with a locked steering wheel and stuck gas pedal. Now, if that's not the case, then the driver of the IS-F racer not only has a lot of explaining to do but he should probably also avoid making any public appearances for the near future… Read more »
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| All-New 2013 Volkswagen Golf Reportedly Confirmed for this Year's Paris Motor Show Posted: 18 Jan 2012 06:35 PM PST  The 2012 edition of the bi-annual Mondial De L'automobile, otherwise known as the Paris International Motor Show, is several months away as the grand opening is scheduled for the end of September, but we're already receiving news on some of the major world premieres that will take place at the show. And what more important than the presentation of the next generation of the Volkswagen Golf, which according to a report from German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport, has been confirmed for the Parisian event.
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| Take a Look at Some of Japan's Weirdest Looking Tuned Cars Posted: 18 Jan 2012 05:43 PM PST  So you think your local car club has some bizarre creations, do you? Wait until you take a gander at the parade of modded cars in two videos that follow after the break. If the findings of our basic research on the subject are right (if not, leave a comment and we'll make a correction), these strangely modified vehicles filmed on the occasion of last weekend's 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon are named "bōsōzoku style" and belong to a Japanese subculture with roots to motorcycle clubs and gangs. Read more »
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| Pininfarina Issues Two More Pictures of its Cambiano Concept Posted: 18 Jan 2012 04:56 PM PST  The tedious teasing of Pininfarina's brand new Cambiano concept car continues with two more closely cropped teaser photos of the vehicle's front fender and the roof. Even though the Italian design house describes the car as a "sports sedan" on its official website, the images suggest that it's either a coupe or a two-door fastback model. Read more »
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| Peugeot Says Au Revoir to Le Mans Racing Program Posted: 18 Jan 2012 04:22 PM PST  It's a sad day for fans of the Peugeot Le Mans racing team as the French carmaker announced today it is pulling out from the endurance race series and will not be taking part in the next Le Mans 24 Hours. Now, if you're wondering why the French company is abandoning the series after a successful run with 14 victories in the last 16 races, including a double at the Le Mans 24 Hours 2009 as part of the ILMC championship won by Peugeot two years in a row in 2010 and 2011, the answer is financial difficulties. Read more »
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback Scooped on Film Posted: 18 Jan 2012 03:49 PM PST  Our crafty spy shooters turned to video mode to capture the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class model during winter testing in Europe. The prototypes retain the usual camouflage though the video footage provides a better view of the new A-Class model's proportions and stance. For the third generation A-Class, Mercedes-Benz has changed the formula switching to a regular platform and a traditional five-door body style that will be followed later on by a three-door model, which will resemble the A-Class Concept shown in New York and Shanghai last year. Read more »
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| Prada Burns Some Rubber with 1950s Cadillac and Hot Rod-Inspired Collection Posted: 18 Jan 2012 03:11 PM PST  This is not the first time we've shown you footwear inspired by the world of automobiles, but unlike the rendered Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera heels and the one-off, promotional Opel Agila pumps, the tail finned high-heels from Prada seen here will soon go on sale. And that's not all. In fact, Prada's entire haute couture line for spring and summer 2012 is a tribute to the fabulous 1950s and especially the American automobile industry with Cadillacs and hot rods taking a center role.
However, don't go promising your other half a pair of Cadillac Coupe de Ville heels unless you're willing to put your hands deep into your pockets as these babies are expected to cost as much as $1,450 a pair. More photos after the break. Read more »
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| Crazy Holden Torana with Blown Chevy Puts Out 1,584 WHP Posted: 18 Jan 2012 02:01 PM PST  Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing. With a few exceptions like the sporty six-cylinder GTR XU1 and the 5.0-litre V8 powered SLR 5000 editions, the Holden Torana was a run-of-the mill compact model with plain Jane looks and lackluster performance. But in the world of tuning and drag racing even the Torana can be transformed into a terrifying beast. Meet Jakes Edward's latest Torana sedan fitted with a massive 496ci (8.2-liter) turbocharged V8 Chevrolet engine that runs on methanol fuel. At this month's Summernats festival in Canberra, Australia, Edward's yellow Holden took part and won the "Horsepower Heroes" competition as it yielded 1,584.5 wheel horsepower on the dyno! Watch the Aussie-made monster in the video after the break. Read more »
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| Cadillac Refocuses on Global Markets, is Preparing Right-Hand Drive CTS-V Posted: 18 Jan 2012 01:30 PM PST  With around 34% of the world's population driving on the left hand side of the road, in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Japan, any automaker that aspires to go global needs to produce right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles. With only a few exceptions like the fifth generation Seville (built from 1998 to 2004), Cadillac has for the most part shied away from RHD markets. But this is about to change as the wreath and crest brand is getting more serious about increasing its presence in markets outside of North America. Aside from the product presentations like the new BMW 3-Series rivaling ATS sedan that will eventually be offered with a diesel option as well, Cadillac is also getting ready to introduce right-hand drive models. Read more »
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| Is the 2013 Dodge Dart Sedan Using an Automatic Transmission Supplied from Hyundai? Posted: 18 Jan 2012 12:50 PM PST  It's no secret that, aside from the Fiat Group-sourced 168bhp 1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir engine, the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan continues to use two powerplants from Chrysler's past. You see, while the Detroit maker is marketing its 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter four-cylinder units under the new "Tigershark" moniker, both have their roots in the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) family of engines.
And here's where Hyundai comes into the picture. Citing unnamed sources, Car&Driver is reporting that the 2013 Dodge Dart's Tigershark engines are fitted with a Hyundai-supplied 6-speed automatic transmission. Read more »
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| Norwegian Firm Converts Ferrari FF into a Bio-Ethanol Supercar Posted: 18 Jan 2012 11:50 AM PST  Bio-ethanol E85 (up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) conversions are nothing new in the auto industry but you don't see it happening everyday on brand new supercars of the likes of the Ferrari FF, which is why this project caught our attention.
According to the reports, the conversion to allow the Ferrari's V12 engine to run on E85 fuel comes from Norwegian firm Customized.no and it costs just €1,500 or nearly US$2,000. On regular fuel, the 6.3-liter lump delivers 660PS (651bhp) emitting 360 gr/km of CO2 emissions and accelerating the FF from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.7 seconds. Read more »
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| Watch What Happens When a Foolish Driver Ignores Restriction Signs at Forth Road Bridge Posted: 18 Jan 2012 11:02 AM PST  Dramatic footage from an incident that took place on December 28 at the Forth Road Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland, and which was released today by the bridge's operators, shows what kind of dangers some foolish drivers put themselves in as well as other vehicles when they ignore the road signs.
The truck's trailer overturned and stayed that way for about a minute or so blocking the way to all cars, but surprisingly it righted itself up again. The lorry continued its way but was soon stopped by police after exiting the bridge. Read more »
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| Refreshed 2012 Toyota Prius Priced from £21,350 in Britain Posted: 18 Jan 2012 10:33 AM PST  Toyota has released UK pricing on its subtly facelifted Prius hybrid that goes on sale this March. The 2012 model is offered in three trim levels with on-the-road prices ranging from £21,350to £24,620. Revealed last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2012 Prius gains some modest improvements inside and out. Read more »
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| Polk Study Says Median Age of U.S. Vehicles Reaches an All-Time High Posted: 18 Jan 2012 09:59 AM PST  According to a study published by global automotive market intelligence firm Polk, cars and trucks in the United States are aging - and at a pretty fast rate. The average age of cars and light trucks currently in operation the U.S. has increased to 10.8 years. Cars have recorded a relatively small surge in age, from an average of 11 years in 2010 to 11.1 years in 2011, while the median age of light trucks, pickups and SUVs rose from 10.1 to 10.4 years. Read more »
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| Audi Marks the End of the V8-Powered S5 Coupe with a Special Edition Model [Video] Posted: 18 Jan 2012 09:54 AM PST  At last week's Detroit Motor Show, Audi announced that it would soon launch the refreshed 2013 A5 and S5 models in both Coupe and Cabriolet flavors in the US. market. Along with the styling tweaks, one of the biggest changes to the range is the replacement of the S5's 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 354-horses and 324.5 lb-ft with a new 3.0-liter supercharged V6 unit rated at 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Read more »
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| Top Gear to Celebrate 10 Million Facebook Fans with a Big Bang Posted: 18 Jan 2012 08:50 AM PST  Some shows celebrate their achievements with a simple 'thank you' to their viewers while others organize competitions and give out gifts.
However, the original Top Gear series ain't your run-of-the-mill television show, which means they aren't about to change habits when it comes to celebrating their 10 millionth Facebook "Like". During this past week, Top Gear's Facebook moderators asked fans what they'd like to do when they hit the magic number, which currently stands at 9,949,915 "Likes". The page received 7,832 suggestions in a little over six hours, with many of them having to do with caravans and destruction – both a beloved subject of Top Gear UK. Read more »
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| Audi R8 V10 Falls Victim to the Stretch Limousine Industry [Video] Posted: 18 Jan 2012 08:17 AM PST  From the creators of the Ferrari 360 stretch limo comes yet another controversial supercar conversion, this time based on the Audi R8 V10. Carbonyte UK will work in conjunction with Limo Broker to create the world's first super-stretched R8 and which it says is destined to become the signature model for the Limo Broker brand that also owns the Ferrari 360 Modena limousine. Read more »
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| U.S. Dealers Claim CAFE Proposal Will Add US$5,000 to New Car Prices Posted: 18 Jan 2012 07:43 AM PST  Last August, the U.S. government proposed a Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target of 54.5 mpg to be met by carmakers by 2025. Despite initial reactions, the proposal eventually gained the manufacturers' support. However, the administration has pushed back the official announcement on the new regulations.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), which represents some 16,000 dealers operating 32,500 franchises around the country, announced on Tuesday that the proposal would effectively make new cars too pricey for some consumers. Read more »
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| Suzuki Moves Ahead without VW and Signs New Diesel Engine Deal with Fiat Posted: 18 Jan 2012 07:41 AM PST  Regular readers will no doubt remember the clash between the Volkswagen Group and Suzuki Motors with the Germans refusing to let go of their 19.9 percent equity stake in the Japanese company and Suzuki taking the matter to the international court.
While the issue remains unresolved, Suzuki has already moved on and today, the company announced that it is further expanding its business relationship with the Fiat Group, which also owns Chrysler. Read more »
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| Volkswagen's 256HP Golf R gets its Own iPad App Posted: 18 Jan 2012 06:44 AM PST  The marketing buffs over at Volkswagen have gone to work to promote the newly launched in the US. Golf R with the release of a dedicated iPad application called the "Golf R Drivers Forever". The app covers the history of both the regular Golf and Golf R models in the States and includes a variety of photos and videos, a brochure with tech specs, a 360-degree view of the car and even an interview with designer Chip Foose on the VW brand and the Golf. Read more »
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| Toyota Introduces Updated 2012 Land Cruiser with V8 Turbo Diesel in the UK Posted: 18 Jan 2012 06:18 AM PST  After the recent presentation of the updated Toyota Land Cruiser in its home market of Japan and then in North America, the full-size 4x4 model has now been introduced in Britain where it goes on sale this March. Available exclusively with a revised V8 turbo diesel and a single trim level, the 2012 Land Cruiser is priced at £62,285 on-the-road (equal to US$95,900 or €75,000). Read more »
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| Kia Makes a Record Number of Cars and Engines in Europe in 2011 Posted: 18 Jan 2012 05:50 AM PST  Last year, Kia broke its 2010 production records in Europe with 252,000 cars and more than 359,000 petrol and diesel engines rolling off the assembly lines at is Zilina plant in Slovakia. Compared to 2010, Kia's European arm built 10 percent more vehicles and posted a 12 percent increase in engine production. Read more »
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