2011
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This week's video shows the challenges of adapting the GT-R's driveline to the Juke platform.
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Novitec Rosso Develops 888-HP Ferrari SA Aperta
The Ferrari SA Aperta is one of the rarest of the rare when it comes to supercars but already the guys from German tuner Novitec Rosso have got their hands on it and have developed this scintillating new performance upgrade. Despite only 80 being built, Novitec’s engineers have managed to go...
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Mazda Refreshes The MX-5 Super20 For SEMA 2011
Mazda has chosen to re-do last year's MX-5 Super20 for this year's SEMA show, since the car is a good example of how an owner might build a track-focused MX-5.
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Mazda Turbo2 Concept At SEMA: Fast Now Comes In Size Small
Proving that good things can come in small packages, Mazda found a way to stuff a Mazdaspeed3 engine in a Mazda2, calling it the Turbo2 concept.
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Tuned Ferrari 458 Italia Takes On Lamborghini Aventador: Video
Underground Racing upgrades the Ferrari 458 Italia enough to put it in Aventador territory.
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BMW Recalls 2008-11 5-Series, 7-Series, X5 and X6
BMW is recalling some 32,000 vehicles equipped with turbocharged V-8 and V-12 engines to replace a potentially faulty electric water pump that could pose a fire risk.
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Following an investigation conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) back in July over potential oil-cooler leaks on 2005 and 2006 Lotus Elise and Exige sports cars, the government safety agency together with Lotus has now upgraded the investigation to a full recall. The investigation was originally called after 17 owners complained of oil leaking onto the right rear tire of their cars, causing handling problems. While most of the owners said they lost some vehicle control, one reported that the vehicle actually caught on fire. The recall affects all 2005 and...
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MagnaFlow Builds Mario Andretti Approved Camaro SS For SEMA
MagnaFlow has partnered with race legend Mario Andretti to create a one-of-a-kind 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS, which will go on display next week at the Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas before being auctioned off for charity early next year. The Camaro SS, donated by...
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370Z NISMO RC Turnkey Race Car Available For Customer Purchase
NISMO is branching out from selling tuner parts to building turnkey race cars.
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Ram Builds A Muscle Truck For SEMA 2011: Ram 392 Quick Silver
Dodge hasn't had a muscle truck in its lineup since the demise of the Ram SRT-10 in 2006. For SEMA 2011, Dodge is once again testing the muscle truck waters with its Ram 392 Quick Silver.
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Nissan Juke-R Video: The Engine
This week's installment of the Nissan Juke-R build video series shows fitting the engine into the body, and working out the details of airflow to keep the engine cool.
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2011 Lexus IS 350C Gets Supercharged Treatment For 2011 SEMA
While many of the cars on show at next week’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas may look sporty, few actually carry any significant performance modifications other than the usual bolt on parts. One car that’s very different is the 2011 Lexus IS 350C prepped...
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Earlier this year BMW announced that a new M Sport Package would be launched for the 5-Series Gran Turismo this fall and right on cue the first images and details of the performance package have been revealed. Like the kit previously announced for the 5-Series Sedan, the new M Sport Package for the 5-Series GT adds a range of aerodynamic and suspension upgrades, as well as some sporty treatments inside the cabin. Importantly, the full list of upgrades were developed specifically for the 5-Series GT and have been tested to the same strict measures that BMW engineers put any new model through...
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Dodge Durango Tow Hook Concept Debuting At 2011 SEMA
Dodge will be turning heads at the 2011 SEMA show with a special 2011 Dodge Durango Tow Hook Concept tricked out with a number of parts from the Mopar catalog. Featuring a vibrant orange and satin-black color scheme, inside and out, this Dodge will certainly stand out in and amongst all the...
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Chevrolet Bringing Customized Cruze And Sonic Lineup To SEMA
Chevrolet is out to prove that performance comes in all shapes, sizes, and displacements at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which kicks off next week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The automaker known best for its performance machines like the Camaro and Corvette will...
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Aston Martin Rapide Crash Caught By Onboard Camera: Video
The owner of this wrecked Aston Martin Rapide accidentally switched off the stability control when reaching for the sport mode button, resulting in the violent crash.
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Ford Customizes F-150 And Explorer For 2011 SEMA
We recently saw Ford’s customized small car lineup set for debut next week at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, and today the automaker is previewing its vehicles from the other end of the spectrum--pickups and SUVs. The focus is on the 2011 F-Series...
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CEOs Of Aston Martin And Toyota Take Time Out To Race Each Other’s Cars
The CEOs of Aston Martin and Toyota Dr. Ulrich Bez and Akio Toyoda have been getting much closer lately, with the two originally signing an agreement to develop the iQ-based Cygnet minicar back in 2009 and more recently teaming up to help the Japanese earthquake and tsunami disaster. Both execs...
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Rolls-Royce has announced that it will sell its cars in Brazil and Chile, the first time it will do so in the South American market.
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Win This Custom Dodge Durango Toyo Tires Is Bringing To SEMA
Japanese tire giant Toyo Tires is bringing four customized vehicles to the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, next week, and if you happen to live in the U.S. then you can actually win one of them. That’s right. Toyo will give away this...
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MIVEC Tech, Stop-Start For Better MPG In New Mitsubishis
Not so long ago, variable valve timing systems like Honda's VTEC and Mitsubishi's MIVEC were used to extract ludicrous horsepower from relatively small capacity engines. Now, in an age of MPG rather than MPH, the carmakers are using these systems to meet a greener end, reducing fuel consumption and...
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Tesla Loses Major Part Of Its "Top Gear" Lawsuit
Tesla has lost the libel half of its case against Top Gear.
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Mercedes-Benz Chooses Clooney Charm To Sell Chinese E-Class L
Ah, celebrity endorsement, where would we be without you? We certainly wouldn't have half as much amusement in our lives from watching singers and film stars do the most embarrassing adverts imaginable in exchange for a big suitcase full of money. It appears George Clooney likes big suitcases full...
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One-Off 2011 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Need For Speed Edition Up For Grabs
Yesterday news broke that Electronic Arts (EA), the publisher of the long-running Need For Speed franchise, was giving away a brand new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S to drum up excitement for the series’ latest installment, Need For Speed: The Run. And today we have news that EA, together with...
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