Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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It’s been known for a while now that Porsche was working on a hybrid version of its Panamera sedan and today, just a few weeks out from its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the sports car... -
Spy Shots: 2011 BMW M5Update: The official details on the 2012 BMW M5 are out. Click here to view our latest post. BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has previously revealed that future BMW powertrains will be downsized in an effort to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce emissions, and that even the hallowed ‘M’...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari California Race 606 By Novitec RossoThe upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show is proving to be a hotbed not only for mainstream automakers but for the tuning industry as well, with companies like Brabus, ABT Sportsline and now Novitec Rosso confirming their attendance at the show. Novitec Rosso, an expert in the modification of Ferrari...
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Video: 2012 Lexus LFA Meets Dutch Supermodel In Sports Illustrated Photo ShootThe 2012 Lexus LFA is certainly one car that’s not hard to notice. However, combine it with a supermodel wearing nothing but a skimpy swimsuit and you’ll pretty much have everyone’s attention--well, maybe just half of everyone’s attention. That’s exactly what appears...
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2012 Audi A6 Gets All-LED HeadlightsAudi’s R8 supercar pioneered the way with the first production all-LED headlight units and now the technology is filtering across to more affordable models like the new 2012 Audi A6 sedan. This will be the first time that all-LED headlights will be used on a sedan--the units on the Lexus LS...
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First 2011 Saab 9-4X Rolls Off The Line In MexicoSaab is the quintessential Swedish brand, having been linked with the Scandinavian country for many years, being headquartered in Trollhattan and for having a reputation for designing quirky cars. However, in more recent years, that Swedish link is becoming harder and harder to find. For the past...
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The last we heard of legendary Italian marque De Tomaso, reports were claiming that a former Fiat exec by the name of Gian Mario Rossignolo was trying to resurrect it and was seeking a production... -
Porsche Celebrates One Million Facebook Fans With Special 911 GT3 R HybridAs we first reported on sister site SocialCarNews, Porsche’s fan community on Facebook added its one-millionth fan at the turn of the year and in doing so set a new record for an automaker’s corporate page on the popular social network. Reason enough for Porsche to thank its fans with...
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Audi A8 L Security Armored Vehicle Makes DebutWe’re used to seeing armored vehicles from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, however, Audi’s line of high security vehicles are a little less recognized. There was this previous armored version of the last-gen A8, but this was a custom order that had a pricetag running close to...
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Pagani Huayra Confirmed For U.S. Sale This YearUnadulterated, bombastic carbon-fiber insanity--the current Pagani Zonda and its several variants are the embodiment of what it is to be a supercar. But sadly, the car was never officially sold in the U.S. and only a handful have made their way here under special Show and Display rules. That...
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Porsche Unveils Boxster E Electric PrototypeLast year Porsche made the startling announcement that the company was looking into the concept of an electric sports car and had already built three prototypes based on the mid-engine Boxster, with an aim to eventually develop a production version. Today the automaker has revealed the first of its...
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Ferrari Launches New Vintage Package For CaliforniaIt appears Ferrari has launched a new customization program that enables customers to add a classic touch to its range of modern supercars. Called the Vintage Package, the bespoke modifications are likely to be yet another avenue of vehicle customization falling under the umbrella of...
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With production of the Lincoln Town Car--and its Panther platform stablemates--coming to an end, Ford is now in need of a replacement for its popular limousine. That replacement could potentially be... -
Cadillac Shield Warranty And Scheduled Maintenance Program AnnouncedFollowing on from last month’s announcement of free scheduled maintenance on 2011 Cadillac models for the first four yours or 50,000 miles, comes the announcement today of a more comprehensive program dubbed Cadillac Shield. Cadillac Shield includes the brand’s extensive warranty...
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Pilot Filmed For Top Gear ChinaThere have been rumblings that a new edition of the Top Gear franchise, one filmed in China, was in the works, and today we have news that a pilot for the new show has been produced. Carrying the title of Top Gear China, if successful the pilot will eventually lead to a full series. Top Gear China...
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Lingenfelter Builds Special Edition Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 For CharityLingenfelter, a tuning firm based in Indiana and with more than 30 years of experience building hotted-up American muscle cars, has donated its engine expertise to enhance a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that was used to raise funds for charity. Known as the Brad Paisley Hero Edition ZR1, the...
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2012 McLaren MP4-12C Mega-GalleryToday may be the international day of love but for McLaren, February 14 marks the end of development of its MP4-12C supercar and the start of the marketing phase. The company based out of Woking, England has released today the full press release for the MP4-12C and a gallery of more than 50 images...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Lancia Reveals Rebadged Chrysler RangeAs we all know the Chrysler brand has been axed in Europe, with its cars continued to be sold across the Atlantic but soon-to-be wearing Lancia badges instead (excluding the UK). Today, just a few weeks out from the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the rejuvenated Lancia brand is showing off its new lineup...
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Audi tuning specialist ABT Sportsline has released the first images of its new performance kit for the A7 sportback, which it plans to unveil at next month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show alongside a... -
Video: Nelly Pimps The 2011 Ford Explorer In New AdThe Super Bowl may be well and truly over but during tonight’s airing of the 53rd annual Grammy Awards, the Blue Oval unveiled a new advertisement for its 2011 Ford Explorer starring hip hop star Nelly. Rather than going the dramatic route, which Chrysler took with its ‘Born of...
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Video: 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible - Two Minute ReviewThe 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible is one of our favorite drop-tops here at High Gear Media, and for good reason. With a supercharged V-8 belting out 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque, oodles of luxury and street cred in spades, what’s not to love? See what else gets us excited about...
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2012 McLaren MP4-12C Goes 0-62 MPH In 3.1 SecondsWe pretty much know everything there is to know about the upcoming 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, like all its technical details, its pricetag, and even the dealer locations where it will be sold, but there’s one glaring omission here, the car’s final performance specs. Well, today, McLaren has...
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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Spotted On Set Of Mission Impossible 4While the production version of the Vision EfficientDynamics concept isn’t scheduled to go on sale until October of 2013, we may get a preview of the car in the upcoming Mission Impossible 4 movie. The vehicle pictured is an early prototype of the Vision EfficientDynamics supercar and it was...
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2012 Audi TT RS Makes U.S. Debut At 2011 Chicago Auto ShowWe’ve known that the awesome Audi TT RS--and its RS5 big brother--would be making it to the U.S. in 2011 for some time now, and at this past week’s 2011 Chicago Auto Show the TT RS finally made its local debut. Unfortunately, there are still no plans to bring over the Roadster version...
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