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Mazda has unveiled a Japan-only special edition RX-8 Spirit R to celebrate the end of production of its unique Wankel rotary powered sports car.
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2012 Lotus Exige S Gets Official Promo: Video
Prior to its reveal at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show earlier this month, Lotus released a cryptic teaser video for its new 2012 Exige S simply titled ‘The Duel’. Since the reveal, the full promotional video has been made available, though apart from several quick glances of the car and...
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Euro-Spec Honda Civic Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
We knew it was coming to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and following the show’s first press day yesterday we now have live images and official info for the European-spec Honda Civic. This is the ninth generation of the car, and once again it maintains a blend of sedan and hatchback styling...
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2012 Lotus Exige S Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
If you thought Lotus went a bit soft with the Evora, you’ll be pleased to know that the automaker from Hethel hasn’t forgotten how to combine raw performance, mind blowing agility and its trademark no nonsense design in a modern car. Take the latest 2012 Lotus Exige S, which was...
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Honda Civic Type R By Mugen: Forbidden Fruit
Just in case the 237 horsepower Civic Type R built by Mugen in 2010 wasn't powerful enough, the company has announced a 256 horsepower version. The catch? It's only available in the U.K..
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2011 Skoda MissionL Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Czech brand Skoda is unveiling a new concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 13 previewing a new compact sedan model. Called the MissionL Concept, Skoda describes its concept as close to the final production-ready design and the first in a wave of new models that will help the...
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French automaker Peugeot is a leader when it comes to hybrid technology, having pioneered the world’s first production diesel-electric hybrid vehicle in the form of its 3008 HYbrid4 crossover. Now Peugeot is on the verge of launching its second diesel hybrid, the 508 RXH wagon, but the automaker is also investigating other segments in which to implement its innovative technology. One of these is the MPV segment, which in recent years has seen a number of new premium offerings unveiled. Peugeot looks to be following suit with its HX1 Concept, a vehicle designed to carry up to six people...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI: Forbidden Fruit
A diesel sports car is a rare thing here in the U.S. In fact, it’s safe to say that no major automaker has one in its lineup. In Europe, were the price of gasoline is significantly higher than diesel, you’ll find an oil-burner in cars like the Porsche Panamera, the Audi TT, and now the...
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Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville Special Hits 200 MPH
Skoda of the UK has taken a modified Octavia vRS sedan up to 200 mph at the Bonneville salt flats in Utah.
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2012 Audi A6 Hybrid: Forbidden Fruit
Audi is getting ready to unleash its 2012 A6 Hybrid on Europe. It was originally due late this year, but now looks like it won't be on sale across the pond until early 2012. But the U.S. is still at least two years away from the hybrid--if we ever get it. Some reports, like the one from Inside...
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Forbidden Fruit: Fiat Abarth Punto Evo SS
For those that want more Fiat than the 500 can offer, a move to Europe is in order.
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Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Covers 816 Miles On One Tank: Forbidden Fruit
Before you get all excited about this report, note that there are no plans to bring the highly-efficient Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel to the U.S., at least in this generation of the car. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, we can tell you that overseas buyers can enjoy a luxurious 2012 Jaguar XF...
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Forbidden fruit Renault Megane Renaultsport Trophy circles the 'Ring faster than any other front-drive car before it.
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Renault Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy: Forbidden Fruit
French automaker Renault has taken the wraps off its fastest model ever, the new Renault Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy, which is set to make its official world debut at the World Series by Renault motorsports event at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany next weekend. The new car is based on the...
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Forbidden Fruit: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan is making its world debut this week at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, but one version of this car won’t be appearing in local showrooms anytime soon. We’re talking about the svelte new Estate version of the latest C-Class, which despite being on display...
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2010 Paris Auto Show: New VW Passat Bows, Is It Forbidden Fruit?
Volkswagen AG has taken the wraps off its all-new Passat, as well as revealed some details, just ahead of the model's Paris auto show debut. The new seventh-generation (for Europe) Passat gets some of the cues that were introduced this year in a facelifted Phaeton, with the sedan getting a...
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Forbidden Fruit: 2012 Chevrolet (Holden) Cruze Hatchback
The hatchback envy color today is orange. GM's Australian arm Holden has just unveiled its very sleek new Cruze hatch. No, it won't be coming to the U.S. Yes, it's wearing the bowtie badges, but that's because it was released by Chevrolet Europe, where it will no doubt see significant sales. Aside...
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Video: Building The Completely Mental Ford Focus RS500
This official video shows how it all goes together, and then how well it goes.
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These two videos give us a look at what a pro rally driver thinks about the RS500.
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Not For You, Yankee: Ford Teases Focus RS500
Wanting what we can't have is a natural state of things, especially among the hot-hatch-loving crowd of Focus fans. The Focus RS, ST and now the soon-to-come RS500 all tantalize with their power, handling, and relative accessibility. The latest fruit of the forbidden tree boasts 350 horsepower, and...
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Opel Launches 325-HP Insignia OPC
Packing 325hp (242kW), a sophisticated AWD chassis and a sub-six second 0-60mph time, Opel’s new Insignia OPC is set to take the midsize performance saloon market by storm when it goes on sale in the middle of the year. OPC, which stands for ‘Opel Performance Center,’ is the name...
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Audi Introduces Long Wheelbase A4L In China
Audi has introduced to the Chinese market a long-wheelbase version of its A4 sedan, making it the first premium brand to offer a stretched model in the upper mid-size category in the country. The new model is called the A4L and its wheelbase stretches an addition 60mm (2.36in), with most of the...
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Subaru Unveils New Seven-Seater Exiga
Subaru’s new Exiga seven-seater MPV officially went on sale in Japan today, after first appearing in concept form at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The new Exiga sits on a 2750mm wheelbase and is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder boxer engine mated to either four or five-speed automatics...
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Update: Volkswagen Reveals European Scirocco Pricing And Specs
UPDATE: Volkswagen has announced that its new Scirocco coupe will go on sale in Europe this August with prices starting at £20,500 (approximately US$40,258) for the base 1.4L TSI petrol variant with 120hp (90kW). The entry-level model also comes standard with 17in alloys, leather trim for the...
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