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More power, improved fuel economy and a trick suspension system means the new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 will not only leave its predecessor in the dust, but possibly a few sedans wearing M or AMG badges too. The big bruiser made its world debut this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and here are the live shots direct from its unveiling. Chrysler chose to show off its new 300 SRT8 in a simple pearlescent white, which certainly garnered some mixed feelings at the show. Nevertheless, it’s evident that the new muscle sedan has a much more mature look than its predecessor, a clear indication...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: 2011 New York Auto Show
The brand new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan has come and gone so now it’s finally time for the model we’ve all been waiting for, the high-performance 300 SRT8, which goes on display this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show. As previously reported, Chrysler is skipping the 2011 model year for...
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Hennessey ZR750 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Packs 755 Horsepower Punch
Texan tuning firm Hennessey Performance Engineering is certainly no stranger to over-the-top modified cars, having released a string of 1,000+ horsepower Dodge Vipers in the past and even its own custom supercar powered by a twin-turbocharged LS9 V-8. With such a pedigree, it’s safe to say...
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BMW Concept M5: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show Preview
Following this past weekend’s leak, BMW has released the first official images of its new Concept M5 ahead of its world debut later this month at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. Like previous concept cars from the hallowed M division, the design you see here is pretty much what will be used for...
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2011 Dodge Charger R/T Mega-Gallery
The new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is without doubt the number one choice for performance fans looking for a fun muscle car with sedan practicality and a thumping V-8, well, that is if it has to be a Dodge. But for a significant chunk of less change, the mid-level 2011 Dodge Charger R/T offers plenty...
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2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Preview
Earlier reports of a more potent version of the Panamera Turbo have proven true, following the unveiling today of the brand new 2012 Porsche Panama Turbo S. Once again, with its new top model in the Panamera model line, Porsche is raising the bar for sporty four-door cars in the luxury class by yet...
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With the introduction of its new 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe, the German automaker made the surprise move of offering it with a manual transmission option here in the U.S. but only an eight-speed auto for its home market. It appears BMW is set to do the same with the next-gen M5, which is expected to make an appearance in concept form at next month’s 2011 Shanghai Auto Show before going on sale towards the end of the year. You may recall that BMW offered the current-generation M5 with a manual transmission, but only here in the U.S. It looks like the same will happen with the new 2012 BMW...
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Next-Gen Audi RS6 May Arrive In 2012, U.S. Launch Likely
The Audi RS6, available in both sedan and Avant wagon bodystyles, is one of the most sought-after models for Audiphiles all around the world but sadly it's not currently offered in the U.S., its monster twin-turbo V-10 proving too expensive to comply with strict U.S. emissions regulations. However...
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Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8
The brand new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan has made its debut but the model we’ve all been waiting for, the high-performance 300C SRT8, won’t be around for at least another a year. Today we have new spy shots of the car testing in prototype form on the streets of Michigan, revealing a few...
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Lingenfelter Builds New Dodge Challenger Supercharger Kit
Fuel prices might be on the up and up but that hasn’t stopped Indiana-based Lingenfelter from releasing a new supercharger kit for the Dodge Challenger muscle car. Lingenfelter is certainly no stranger to modifying muscle cars and its latest kit sees some big numbers from the...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Preview
The BMW M3 and Audi RS5 better look out as their rival from Stuttgart has just unveiled a sledgehammer of a two-door in the form of the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. Based on the sultry C-Class Coupe revealed for the first time last month, the latest AMG-prepped variant features not...
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2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe Mega-Gallery
The new 2012 BMW 6-Series is going on sale this year in both Convertible and Coupe bodystyles, the latter of which has been revealed here today in our latest mega-gallery with included official video footage. The svelte new two-door is expected to make its official world debut next month at the...
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We first heard about the De Macross GT1 project in August of last year, back when the car was still in the concept phase with only a quarter-scale model to show off its design. Since then, Canada’s De Macross Motors Corp (DMMC) has managed to build up a working prototype and will soon be ready to start testing the car. With the financial support of company founder, South Korean Korean businessman Jahong Hur, the De Macross GT1 project combines the styling of race cars from yesteryear with the modern technology of today. Working closely with Multimatic Engineering, a motorsports...
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Start Building Your Dream Ford Mustang Boss 302 With New Configurator
Muscle car fans and revheads in general now have another reason to salivate over the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 as Ford has established a dedicated section on its main website for its latest muscle car, with a number of interesting features to keep potential customers and the curious interested in...
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Video: 2012 BMW M5 Teaser
It didn’t make this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show but a brand new 2012 BMW M5 is just around the corner, at least in concept form, and in the lead up to its arrival BMW’s hallowed M Division has released an extended version of the original teaser video from a couple of days ago...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Hyundai Genesis Facelift
Making its debut today at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show is the facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan, which is set to go on sale in late March with a new range-topping V-8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai has managed to make its multi-award winning luxury sedan even better, with...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
Dodge has introduced a new Charger sedan for 2011 but for the high-performance SRT8 version the automaker chose to go with a 2012 model year designation. That’s right, the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 has been revealed today, with the car going on display this week at the 2011 Chicago Auto...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition
Land Rover is set to unveil its most luxurious--and most expensive--Range Rover ever at next month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the new Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition. The Autobiography line of SUVs from Land Rover are essentially more upscale versions of the already luxurious...
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The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is just a day away now and in its lead up we have news that a facelifted version of the award-winning Hyundai Genesis sedan will be unveiled in The Windy City. The information was revealed by the automaker’s U.S. chief, John Krafcik, who said the facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis will debut in Chicago and come packing a more powerful 429 horsepower version of the current Tau V-8. The extra output is courtesy of a bump in displacement of the Genesis’ V-8 engine from 4.6 to 5.0-liters. The latest model is set to go on sale in late March and will be priced...
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Peugeot Unveils Diesel-Powered 908 Le Mans Race Car
Peugeot once again will tackle the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, this year bringing a brand new version of the 908 HDi FAP race car. The latest version, known simply as the 908, ditches the former car’s V-12 turbodiesel engine in favor of a V-8 unit with a 90-degree angle and 550...
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2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe Set For Shanghai Auto Show Debut
It’s safe to say that we already know pretty much what the new 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe will look like, what powertrains it will come with, and how much it will cost. However, we can’t be 100 percent sure until the car actually makes its official world debut. We can now report that the...
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Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t done a very good job of keep its upcoming C-Class Coupe a secret, with official images of the stylish two-door leaking onto the Internet last month and now the first shots of a prototype for the high-performance AMG variant being revealed. This latest AMG model is likely...
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New Details On Bentley’s 4.0-liter V-8
We already know Bentley is planning to introduce a new 4.0-liter V-8 engine in its Continental range later this year, helping to curb its emission levels and provide customers with a new point of entry to the ultra-luxury brand. We also know that the engine will be supplied by Audi and could even...
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Spy Shots: 2013 Jaguar XKR Facelift
Over the past year or so most of the buzz surrounding Jaguar’s future sports car lineup has centered on a new roadster model dubbed the XE, which is expected to arrive in the next year or two. However, to keep sales of the current XK and high-performance XKR chugging along in the meantime...
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