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- The Story Behind Joe, the Man who Excavated his Basement Using Only R/C Scale Models
- Evoms Tuned Porsche 997 Turbo with 610HP is No Match for Godzilla SPE750
- Saab Dealers Abandoning Ship as Liquidation Looks Inevitable
- All-New Audi RS4 Avant with 450PS V8 Makes Official Debut [38 Photos]
- Mitt Romney Attacks Obama for how he Handled the 2009 Bailout of U.S. Auto Industry
- EVO Pits Porsche Boxster Spyder Against Audi’s R8 Spyder
- Meet Stryker, the 2013 SRT Viper's New Venomous Logo
- New Hyundai Azera Starts from $32,000*, a $6,605 Premium Over its Predecessor
- Video Animation Walk us Around the New B-MAX
- SPY SHOTS: 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Begins Testing
- New Audi RS4 Avant Photos Leaked, gets 4.2-liter V8 Delivering 450-Horses
- Hammer UTV Racer Comes to a Very Abrupt Stop [NSFW]
- Refreshed and More Powerful 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Priced from $24,250*
- 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 to Ditch Manual Gearbox in Favor of PDK?
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Tori Praver Spreads Out for New 2013 Lexus GS
- BMW Wins Another Contract to Supply Munich's Police with Patrol Cars
- Dodge Recalling Close to 10,000 Charger Police Cars to Fix Electronic Glitches
- BMW DesignworksUSA's New Síragon All-in-one Computer
- Caterham Readying All-New Sports Car for 2015, But it's Not for U.S.
- Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Convertible Come to the UK, Prices Start from £34,995
- Ford Drops Another Picture of B-MAX, Says it will Debut the MPV at the Mobile World Congress
- Mazda Releases UK Pricing and Specifications on New CX-5
| The Story Behind Joe, the Man who Excavated his Basement Using Only R/C Scale Models Posted: 14 Feb 2012 06:45 PM PST  We don't know what's more astounding; the fact that for the past seven years, someone had the patience and the know-how to dig his basement using only radio controlled scale models, or that his feat went by unnoticed by the viewing masses for such a long time. Whatever the case, we were surely amazed by Joe, who prefers to be known by his first name only, and his devotion to his favorite hobby.
Here's hoping that after reading his story that follows below, some readers will rethink their assumptions about Joe and his work. Read more »
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| Evoms Tuned Porsche 997 Turbo with 610HP is No Match for Godzilla SPE750 Posted: 14 Feb 2012 04:59 PM PST  Remember a video of an SP Engineering-tuned Nissan GT-R 750 being chased on a twisty road by a Ferrari 458 Italia that we showed you last November? Well, the same person that uploaded the aforementioned clip has released a fresh video with the 750-horsepower Godzilla playing around with an Evoms Porsche 997 Turbo with 610HP on a straight line. See how it plays out in the video that follows after the jump. Read more »
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| Saab Dealers Abandoning Ship as Liquidation Looks Inevitable Posted: 14 Feb 2012 04:30 PM PST  Three weeks ago, the receivers that handle Saab's assets after the company was officially declared bankrupt confirmed that there are many parties interested in acquiring the Swedish carmaker, or whatever is left of it. Up until now, no offer has materialized and with each passing day, the chances of the Trolhattan-based company becoming history are increasing. Therefore, Saab's 900 dealers around the globe are looking for alternatives. Read more »
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| All-New Audi RS4 Avant with 450PS V8 Makes Official Debut [38 Photos] Posted: 14 Feb 2012 03:59 PM PST  After we got our first-taste of the new RS4 through a handful of leaked images earlier today, Audi has now officially pulled the sheets off the flagship model of its A4 series. The RS4 makes its comeback as a station wagon featuring the same 4.2-liter V8 engine found in the RS5 models. The naturally aspirated eight-cylinder unit is good for 450PS (444bhp) at 8,250 rpm and a peak torque of 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) available from 4,000 to 6,000 rpm. That's a 30bhp improvement over the previous RS4.
According to the German automaker, the RS4 Avant can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 4.7 seconds and reach a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155mph), which can be increased to 280 km/h (174mph) upon request, while consuming less than 11lt/100km on average (21.4mpg US). Read more »
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| Mitt Romney Attacks Obama for how he Handled the 2009 Bailout of U.S. Auto Industry Posted: 14 Feb 2012 03:01 PM PST  The automotive industry is once again involved in politics and more specifically, this year's presidential elections. This time it's Republican candidate former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, who attacked President Barack Obama's handling of the 2009 bailout. In an op-ed published today at the Detroit News, Romney criticizes Obama of "instead of doing the right thing and standing up to union bosses, he rewarded them". Romney stated that the companies should have entered and then exited bankruptcy, but that "by the spring of 2009, instead of the free market doing what it does best, we got a major taste of crony capitalism, Obama-style." Read more »
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| EVO Pits Porsche Boxster Spyder Against Audi’s R8 Spyder Posted: 14 Feb 2012 02:08 PM PST  The second-generation of Porsche's Boxster roadster has been superseded by a brand-new model, which will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Porsche's tradition of rolling out special editions of its standard models is legendary, but understandably, it's too early for anything other than the standard Boxster and Boxster S in its range. Likewise, the Audi R8 is expected to get a mild facelift this year, with the most significant change being the replacement of the so-last-year single clutch semi-automatic gearbox by a modern twin-clutch transmission. Despite all this, EVO magazine has decided to compare the 2009 Boxster Spyder against the V8 version of Audi's R8 Spyder. The two cars have certain things in common: they are both open-top, mid-engined sports cars made by German premium manufacturers and they were launched in 2009. Read more »
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| Meet Stryker, the 2013 SRT Viper's New Venomous Logo Posted: 14 Feb 2012 01:45 PM PST  With each new generation of the Chrysler Group's Viper sports car comes a new interpretation of the snake logo and the same holds true for the next model that will be officially unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show in April. Following last month's release of the black and white teaser of the new Viper, which will be marketed under the SRT brand instead of Dodge, the Detroit automaker has now revealed the new and more sinister looking "venomous" logo nicknamed "Stryker". Read more »
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| New Hyundai Azera Starts from $32,000*, a $6,605 Premium Over its Predecessor Posted: 14 Feb 2012 01:46 PM PST  More often than not, building better vehicles comes at a price but Hyundai's clientele may not be very happy about the company's pricing strategy with the brand-new 2012 Azera that starts at $32,000 (€24,500), not including an $875 delivery and handling fee that pushes the price to $32,875. Granted, the redesigned Azera costs $4,725 less than the 2012 Lexus ES350 ($36,725), but it's also $6,605 more expensive than its predecessor and only $2,400 cheaper than Hyundai's more upscale and powerful Genesis V6 sedan, which features a 333HP 3.3-liter engine linked to an 8-speed auto. Read more »
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| Video Animation Walk us Around the New B-MAX Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:36 PM PST  Ford's teaser train of the new B-MAX continues to roll down the track with the release of the first animated video of the car. The short clip walks us around the small MPV and shows the regular front and sliding rear doors in action. You can read more about the B-MAX in our previous posts; we'll just remind you that the Fiesta-based minivan will make its first appearance at the 2012 Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, Spain on February 27 before it heads to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Read more »
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| SPY SHOTS: 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Begins Testing Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:06 PM PST  What we have here are the first scoop pictures of the next generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan caught while undergoing preliminary tests in Europe. The C-Class is a very important model for the German automaker as it's one of Mercedes' top sellers worldwide. Parent company Daimler has already revealed that the new iteration will arrive in the market in 2014 and that for the first time ever, it will be built on North American soil at its Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama. Currently, the C-Class is manufactured at Mercedes plants in Germany, China and South Africa.
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| New Audi RS4 Avant Photos Leaked, gets 4.2-liter V8 Delivering 450-Horses Posted: 14 Feb 2012 11:26 AM PST  The all-new Audi RS4 Avant is not much of a secret anymore as the first official pictures along with some initial details leaked onto the web today. As we reported in our scoop story on Monday, the 2013 Audi RS4 adopts the RS5's improved 4.2-liter V8 engine rated at 450PS (444bhp) and 430Nm (317.15 lb-ft), channeled to the road through a seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system.
Audi's engineers also made changes to the suspension setup and fitted the RS4 with a more potent braking system and 19-inch wheels shod in low profile, high-performance tires. Read more »
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| Hammer UTV Racer Comes to a Very Abrupt Stop [NSFW] Posted: 14 Feb 2012 11:33 AM PST  Just because you can go faster than other participants at some point in a race, doesn't necessarily mean that you should (at least not always) because you might be in for a very nasty surprise as Matt Messer and his co-driver found out during the 2012 King Of The Hammers UTV race last week. Read more »
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| Refreshed and More Powerful 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Priced from $24,250* Posted: 14 Feb 2012 10:33 AM PST  We get our first look at the updated Hyundai Genesis Coupe for the North American market at last month's Detroit Motor Show and now the South Korean automaker has released details on pricing and specifications before it goes on sale in March. The 2013 model continues to be available with two engine options, but the new 2.0-liter turbocharged four now produces 274-horses (+64hp) and 275 lb.-ft. (+52 lb-ft) of peak torque, while the 3.8-liter V6 gains direct-injection technology pushing output to 348-horsepower (+42hp) and 295 lb.-ft (+29 lb-ft). Read more »
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| 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 to Ditch Manual Gearbox in Favor of PDK? Posted: 14 Feb 2012 10:08 AM PST  When the all-new 911 broke cover right before the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, it was hailed as an important step in the evolution of Porsche's rear-engined sports car. The 991 combines the signature 911 shape updated for the 21st century with a longer wheelbase and a wider front track for extra stability while it's also more powerful yet more frugal. What's not to like about the 991, then – apart, of course, from the little detail that it's out of reach for many of us? Well, the electromechanical steering that replaced the hydraulic unit in the name of reducing fuel consumption, was received with mixed feelings. Read more »
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| Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Tori Praver Spreads Out for New 2013 Lexus GS Posted: 14 Feb 2012 09:27 AM PST  Lexus is playing the curvalicious card of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Tori Praver in its latest campaign for the all-new 2013 GS sedan. As the official automotive marketing partner of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit property, the Japanese company is taking advantage (or so to speak…) of Praver and using her in a multi-faceted campaign called TORI 500, showcasing an actual racetrack designed around her body. Read more »
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| BMW Wins Another Contract to Supply Munich's Police with Patrol Cars Posted: 14 Feb 2012 08:58 AM PST  For the past 50 years, the BMW Group has been providing patrol cars to the German city of Munich and this tradition continues with a new contract that will see the automaker supplying several hundred vehicles a year to the Bavarian Police. Under the new deal, BMW will produce specially modified versions of its new 2012 3-Series sedan and its upcoming Touring sibling, along with the 5-Series sedan and Touring models, and for the first time ever, the X3 crossover as well. Read more »
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| Dodge Recalling Close to 10,000 Charger Police Cars to Fix Electronic Glitches Posted: 14 Feb 2012 08:27 AM PST  The Chrysler Group has issued a recall on certain Dodge Charger police vehicles from the 2011-2012 model years to address two electronic problems. The recall affects 9,688 patrol cars in the U.S. The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that in some cars, the low beam headlamps could fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector, while in other vehicles, the ABS/ESC systems may stop functioning due to an overheated power distribution center. Read more »
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| BMW DesignworksUSA's New Síragon All-in-one Computer Posted: 14 Feb 2012 07:44 AM PST  Thermaltake isn't the only company in the broader computer industry that has tapped the styling expertise of the BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA for its products. SÃragon, which is a Venezuelan manufacturer and assembler of personal computing products and consumer electronics such as cameras and LCD television sets, has also enlisted the help of DesignworksUSA for the creation of its flagship AIO 9000 Series all-in-one computer. Read more »
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| Caterham Readying All-New Sports Car for 2015, But it's Not for U.S. Posted: 14 Feb 2012 07:16 AM PST  Buying a car company, especially a small one is not that hard, provided you have the cash of course. Building new models from the ground up is a much more demanding endeavor.
In the case of Caterham, which has been relying solely on the Seven (the 1994 "21" was essentially a rebodied and stiffer Seven), it's a task that's practically been undertaken for the first time. Launching Caterham Technology and Innovation, a standalone engineering company responsible for developing new models, was proof that new owner Tony Fernandes was serious about expanding Caterham's range. Read more »
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| Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Convertible Come to the UK, Prices Start from £34,995 Posted: 14 Feb 2012 06:39 AM PST  America's favorite modern muscle car, the Chevrolet Camaro, has made the trip across the Atlantic and has arrived on UK shores where it will go on sale this spring available exclusively with GM's 6.2-liter V8 and a choice of two body styles, coupe and convertible. On-the-road prices for the Camaro SS Coupe start at £34,995 (US$55,100 or €42,300), which brings it in the same price range as the BMW 330i Coupe (£35,045) and fairly close to the Nissan 370Z coupe that costs £29,950 (US$47,200 or €36,200). Read more »
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| Ford Drops Another Picture of B-MAX, Says it will Debut the MPV at the Mobile World Congress Posted: 14 Feb 2012 06:03 AM PST  While the all-new B-MAX will be introduced to the automotive world at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6, its actual world premiere will take place at a very different event at the end of this month. Ford revealed today that the company's executive chairman Bill Ford will unveil the sub-compact MPV on February 27 at the 2012 Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, Spain. The Blue Oval notes that it is the first automaker ever to present a new car at the leading mobile industry event, and all for good reason – or so it claims – as the B-MAX will debut feature several mobile technologies. Read more »
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| Mazda Releases UK Pricing and Specifications on New CX-5 Posted: 14 Feb 2012 05:46 AM PST  Following its launch in several markets around the world, the new Mazda CX-5 is now available for pre-order in Britain with first deliveries to take place this spring. The compact crossover model, which is Mazda's first production model embody its SKYACTIV technology, will be offered with a choice of three engines including a 2.0-liter petrol producing 165PS (163bhp), and a 2.2-liter turbo diesel with either 150PS (148bhp) or 175PS (173bhp). Read more »
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