Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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GM’s European division Opel is working on a high-performance version of its recently revealed Astra GTC sports coupe, a prototype of which was captured by our sleuth spy photographer while it... -
Chevrolet Camaro Voted Hottest Car At SEMA… AgainFor the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro has been voted the “hottest car” at SEMA. The annual award, dubbed the SEMA Award, recognizes the most accessory-friendly vehicle based on the volume of aftermarket parts exhibited for it. Note, this is only the award’s second...
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Infiniti Establishing New Global Headquarters In Hong KongInfiniti, a Japanese luxury auto brand originally launched in 1989 to serve the North American market, has announced today that it is moving its global headquarters to Hong Kong, China. The move comes as Infiniti further attempts to separate itself from Nissan and position itself as a standalone...
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2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge PreviewThe 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is nearly upon, it’s just two weeks away to be exact, and in the lead up to the annual event entries for the show’s accompanying Design Challenge have hit the Web. Each year for the past eight years, a new theme for the Design Challenge is chosen and then...
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BMW Reducing Reliance On German ProductionIn the not too distant future BMW is very likely to build most of its cars outside of Germany. The automaker currently builds about 62 percent of its cars in Germany, down from 70 percent in 2002, but once plants in China come fully onboard this figure will approach the 50 percent mark. Now factor...
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Tesla Profitable In 2013, Model S Sold Out: Elon MuskDespite sinking hundreds of millions of dollars in developing its upcoming 2013 Tesla Model S sedan, the second and soon-to-be only model in the Californian startup’s lineup, CEO Elon Musk is confident his company will return to profitability by as early as 2013. The main reason, Musk states...
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Chevrolet has rolled out a wild concept car at this week’s 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, one that’s bound to get the hearts racing of children and... -
2013 Ford Fusion (Mondeo) Spy ShotsFord’s new global design strategy so far appears to be working for the automaker, with the largely European designed and engineered Fiesta and Focus compacts doing particularly well around the globe, including in the U.S. where such cars have proven to be a hard sell in the past. The next...
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The Long Road Ahead For SaabLate last week the parent company of Saab, Swedish Automobile, agreed to sell 100 percent of the struggling automaker to Chinese firms Panga Da and Youngman for approximately $142 million. Where just a few months ago those same Chinese firms were willing to pay $350 million for just 53 percent of...
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Toyota Teams With Oreca For 2012 Le Mans ComebackAfter recently announcing its 2012 comeback to endurance racing, including a stint at next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota has this week confirmed that it will be partnering with French motorsports group Oreca for support in the new endeavor. Oreca is known for its experience in...
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Aussie Electric Supercar Offers Ferrari Performance And LooksThere’s no doubt electric motors can match or even outperform their internal combustion rivals, which is why we’re glad to see more and more companies developing electric cars with supercar-like performance. The latest is the evR450 prototype from Australian firm Varley Electric...
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute At SEMAThe Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute concept car was built to honor the legendary race car driver and his own Spring Mountain Driving School.
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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... -
Sebastian Vettel Wins First Ever Formula 1 Indian Grand PrixSebastian Vettel has shown once again why he’s the undisputed 2011 Formula 1 World Champion, taking victory yesterday at the first ever Indian Grand Prix. After starting on pole, with his Red Bull Racing team-mate Mark Webber beside him, Vettel led from the starting lights right until he...
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2012 Scion iQ Swarms SEMAScion has prepped three of its upcoming iQ minicars for the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show kicking off in Las Vegas this week. Like most years, the specialist show is hosting an array of full-blooded customized cars and the new iQ is right in amongst the action. The three...
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2012 MINI Roadster Revealed In Cooper, Cooper S And JCW TrimMINI has taken the wraps off its new 2012 MINI Roadster, which like its recently revealed Coupe sibling will offer a number of different options for customers depending on their taste for performance. The latest addition to the MINI range is the sixth model in the brand’s current lineup and...
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Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix Weather ForecastWeather predictions for Buddh International Circuit, home of the 2011 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, are looking good, with forecasters predicting dry and sunny conditions. Peak temperatures are expected to reach 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), with humidity a low 34 percent and wind speed of just 5 mph...
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Vettel On Pole For First Ever Formula 1 Indian Grand PrixBoth Red Bull Racing drivers will be at the front of the grid tomorrow for the first ever Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix at the newly constructed Buddh International Circuit. Sebastian Vettel was fastest during qualifying today, setting a time of 1:24.178 in the third session and cementing his 13th...
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UPDATE: The latest image shows how the standard Toyota FT-86 sports car will look, minus the Modellista bodykit and accessories seen in the previous leaked images.
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2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 RecalledVolvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The affected vehicles are 2006 to 2012 model-year Volvo C70 convertibles built from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and...
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Customized 2012 Ford Mustang Lineup Ready To Storm SEMAFord will be bringing a handful of 2012 Mustangs to SEMA, with tuners like Creations n' Chrome, Forgiato Wheels, and MRT Performance being called to work on the cars.
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Build A Brand-New 1965 Mustang Convertible With A Ford-Approved Body ShellIt’s now possible to build a brand new ’64½, ’65 or ’66 Ford Mustang convertible from the wheels up using this latest Ford-approved and officially licensed body shell. Unveiled today ahead of its public debut at next week’s 2011 Specialty Equipment Market...
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Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix PreviewThe Buddh International Circuit, home of this weekend’s 2011 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, represents new territory for F1 teams, in one of the fastest-growing automotive markets in the world. The newly-constructed track stretches some 3.192 miles, with drivers on Sunday scheduled to make 60...
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Chevy Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept Ready For SEMAThe Chevy Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept features many available options offered on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette lineup.
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