2008
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Audi has already shown us two concept versions of its V12-powered R8 diesel supercar but whether this means the concept is headed for production is still up in the air. Some officials within Audi claim there is a chance the car will be built, but at the same time there have also been several denials of the possibility of production. The latest twist in the story is that a final decision will be made by the middle of the year after all considerations concerning the economy and market forces are taken into account. The information comes from Audi spokesman Josef Schlossmacher, who told...
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Premier4509 widebody kit for Bentley Continental GT
Japanese tuner Premier4509 (the premium arm of bodykit specialist Veilside) has announced a limited edition widebody aero kit for the Bentley Continental GT that has been released alongside the previous Premier4509 Lamborghini Murcielago kit. The Bentley widebody set will be limited to just 100...
Alex Kaufmann -
Jaguar sales expected to double with Tata help
Jaguar finally changed hands this week with Indian carmaker Tata paying $2.3 billion for both the luxury brand and Land Rover. Although this seems like good value for Tata, Jaguar’s performance of late has been dire. The carmaker sold less than 54,000 units in all of 2007, down from about...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
HKS prepped Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Most of Japan’s tuners are focused on the arduous task of cracking Nissan’s Fort Knox of an ECU in its GT-R supercar but that doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten about one of the country’s other tuning favorites, Mitsubishi’s new Lancer Evolution X. Turbo performance...
Siddarth Raja -
Premier4509 Lamborghini Murcielago aero kit
It never ceases to amaze us how many people are out there for whom a car as perfect as the Lamborghini Murcielago is simply not enough. That’s where tuners like Japan’s Premier4509 step in, developing a range of aerodynamic performance enhancements, wheel and tire packages and interior...
Siddarth Raja -
Wald Sports Line Black Bison Edition Mercedes S-Class
We’re used to seeing plenty of modified Mercs from the German tuners, but rarely do we see a Japanese customizer give the Teutonic saloons and coupes the aftermarket treatment. Wald International is one such tuner that specializes in the modification of some of Europe’s finest, with...
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Up against the aggressively styled Mitsubishi Evo X and Nissan GT-R, Subaru’s new Impreza WRX STI looks a little timid and ungainly. At least the hot-hatch at least has little to worry about when it comes to the track as this latest clip form Fifth Gear reveals. Follow the jump for the full video or click here to read up on all the details on the 2008 WRX STI. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STISubaru WRX STI
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Abt tunes the VW Touareg TDI
Turbodiesel motors are getting lots of press lately, and VW group vehicles are garnering much of that attention. Audi's R8 looks to be getting a V8 TDI motor soon, and the Jetta TDI Cup in the U.S. is helping to bring diesels back into the American public's consciousness, albeit slowly. German...
Nelson Ireson -
Hartge tunes the BMW 1-series
Just a month ago Hartge released its tuned M3 coupe, and already it's back with a tuned 1-series. Like the M3, the 1-series gets a unique cosmetic treatment, but unlike the M3 program, the engine is untouched. Suspension, wheel and tire upgrades bring all the extra performance Hartge thinks you'll...
Nelson Ireson -
Ford Explorer rollover case: $82.6m award confirmed
The U.S. Supreme court asked a California appeals court to review the amount awarded to a woman who was paralyzed when her Ford Explorer rolled over. An inordinately weak roof structure was to blame for the injury, and according to the appeals court's review, the award will stand. Of the $82.6...
Nelson Ireson -
Honda reveals NSX, CR-X, S2000 plans
Ten years ago the world was rich in Japanese sports cars. Skip forward today and the true Japanese sports car has become a rarity, with the Nissan GT-R being the most noteworthy example of late. Japanese automotive powerhouses Toyota and Honda have both been found lacking in this area, Honda having...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Smart unveils 'limited two' fortwo
Smart has unveiled its 'limited two' model at the Geneva Motor Show. The limited two is a special edition version of the Smart fortwo and will only be produced as a limited series of 2,000 units. The limited two will get a number of high quality upgrades to the exterior and interior, including...
Ralph Hanson -
Whether you buy into the promise of biofuels or think they do more harm to the environment than good, the industry is running with them - especially ethanol - and so more and more makers are producing cars to take advantage of the improved availability of the alternative fuels. While it may not always make ecological sense, burning alcohol has made performance sense for a long time - so no matter which angle you come from, the Lotus Exige 270E Trifuel - the three fuels are petrol, ethanol and methanol - is a good idea. Deriving its name from the power of its supercharged four-cylinder motor...
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Lamborghini releases Gallardo LP560-4 teaser
Following the trickle of leaked information surrounding a new version of the Gallardo being prepped for next month’s Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini finally decided it was time to end speculation and has released this official teaser for the new model. The car will also feature a new name...
James Martinez -
Audi TT 2.0L TDI diesel sports car
Audi has made no secret of its penchant for diesel powered sports cars, winning a string of titles at the Le Mans 24 Hours with its R10 TDI race car and then showing off an insane V12 diesel R8 concept at the recent Detroit Auto Show. The carmaker has now added its superb TDI engine to the TT...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Official: Maserati's faster GranTurismo 'S'
After last year's world premiere of the Maserati GranTurismo at Geneva, the company will be unveiling its flagship model, the GranTurismo S during the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. As speculated previously the "S" will breathe from a new heart, a 440BHP 4.7L V8 coupled with a brand new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Cadillac boss describes future lineup
Cadillac’s new CTS sedan is one of the most exciting models the GM luxury division has released in years but according to General Manager Jim Taylor it’s just the start of an onslaught of new models set to revive the brand. Next up will be the new high-performance CTS-V, which is set to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2008 Gumball 3000 rally announced
The long wait is over for Gumball 3000 fans around the world as the official route for this year’s has been announced. The 10th anniversary rally will begin in San Francisco on the 9th of August, working its way through the West Coast of North America and stopping in San Deigo and Las Vegas...
Ralph Hanson -
Updated: Maserati has released details and images about a new flagship version of the GranTurismo that’s set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The new model will be called the ‘GranTurismo S’ and will feature a 434hp version of the 4.7L V8 engine found in the new Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, which is also set to appear at the Geneva event. To make the most of the new engine, engineers have added a new automated manual gearbox. Other performance tweaks include Brembo brakes as standard, new alloy wheels and a subtle aero kit. Further differentiating the...
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Spy Shots: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550 and facelift
Click here for our updated story, which includes an official teaser from Lamborghini. Last week reports emerged claiming Lamborghini was planning to reveal a facelifted version of its Gallardo at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show and could also launch a new high-performance LP550 model. At the same...
Ralph Hanson -
2008 JCW Mini Cooper S and Clubman revealed
Anticipation of the upcoming Geneva auto show is showing through in the reveals already taking place. BMW has just let slip its John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S and Clumban models, and we've got all the details and pictures. Following on the tradition of saving the sportiest variants for the John...
Nelson Ireson -
Video: Gemballa Mirage GT vs. Murcielago BF 660 GT
Two of the world’s hottest modified supercars, the Gemballa-tuned Porsche Carrera Mirage GT and Lamborghini Murcielago 660 GT by BF, are pitted against each other in this video from Germany’s DMAX. One of the drivers is Ring Queen Sabine Schmitz so you can bet there will be some...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
BMW X5 diesel-hybrid concept, 1-series tii and M3 Convertible headed to Geneva
BMW will be showcasing two very different concepts at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, one a brand new eco-friendly vehicle touting the latest in EfficientDynamics technology and the other a previous sports concept displaying the carmaker’s new performance accessories range. The third...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar sales drop 19% for 2007
Jaguar's impending XF sedan can't come soon enough with the Ford owned manufacturer reporting a 19 percent drop in worldwide sales for 2007. Conversely, its sister company, Land Rover, reported an increase in global sales of 18 percent. Both companies are still owned by Ford until the deal to sell...
James Martinez