Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Porsche is set to unveil a new hybrid model, which is almost certain to be the long-rumored 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. However, further down the track we could be seeing even more Panamera... -
Lexus Launches LFA Driver Development ProgramIt’s safe to assume that a large majority of 2012 Lexus LFA buyers will have no idea how to extract the most from their highly refined and engineered supercar. With a mighty V-10 delivering 552 horsepower at a lofty 8,700 rpm, mostly carbon fiber construction and a quick-shifting sequential...
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Spy Shots: 2012 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 Diesel HybridFrance’s PSA Peugeot Citroen group plans to take on the hybrid market in coming years with new diesel-electric hybrid technology, the first of which will be appearing in the new Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 due in the spring of 2011 in Europe. The technology, dubbed HYbrid4, has already been...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Gumpert Tornante By Touring SuperleggeraIn just a few weeks time we’re about to see a handful of new supercar models launched. Of course, we’re talking about the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which will see the separate unveilings of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, Pagani Hauyra, Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package, Ferrari FF as...
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Lamborghini Shows Off Aventador LP 700-4’s Carbon Fiber MonocoqueLamborghini is going to great lengths to reveal the technical details of its successor to the Murcielago supercar, the upcoming Aventador LP700-4. Already we’ve seen details about its new V-12 engine and Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) automated manual gearbox, its F1-inspired pushrod...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: Lexus Project CT By Five Axis Live PhotosLexus has taken the wraps off one of its CT 200h hybrid vehicles that has been customized by longtime tuning partner Five Axis. The vehicle made its debut this week at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show and has been designed to appeal to the hot-hatch tuner scene, a segment typically dominated by Honda but...
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Joining the recently revealed 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan in showrooms later this year will be a brand new C-Class Coupe, which has been leaked once again ahead of its debut next month at the...
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Jerry Seinfeld’s beloved Porsche Carrera GT up for saleGetting your hands on a Porsche Carrera GT is hard enough considering only around 1,200 cars were ever built and only half of these were sold in the U.S. So imagine how rare it would be to come across a celebrity-owned example of one of these rare beauties. Well, believe it or not, comedian and...
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Follow The Development Of A Bentley From The First Sketch To ProductionBentley’s design team is offering a rare opportunity to take a glimpse inside the usually secret and closed world of their studios and follow the development of a Bentley vehicle from the first sketch right through to the moment it sweeps through the factory gates. ‘An Unbroken...
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Mopar Chief Says Ram Runner Pickup Will Be Street-LegalAt last month’s 2011 Detroit Auto Show Chrysler’s Mopar aftermarket accessories division rolled out a collection of toughened up vehicles built for the street as well as one very special off-roader. That off-roader was the Ram Runner pickup, essentially a Ram 1500 pickup with reinforced...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Renault Captur ConceptFollowing on from last year’s DeZir concept, Renault’s first creation under the guidance of newly appointed lead designer Laurens van den Acker, the French automaker is rolling out the new Captur, which is set to grace its stands next month at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Just like its...
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Spy Shots: 2012 Kia Soul FaceliftPictured here in these latest spy shots is a prototype for the facelifted 2012 Kia Soul, which is expected to hit the market this summer. Kia engineers have gone to great lengths to mask the changes to the car but from what we can gather there will be new head lamps and possibly a revised grille...
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If you thought the $375,000 asking price for the 2012 Lexus LFA was outrageous enough, you would certainly have been gobsmacked by the announcement of the LFA Nurburgring Package, which adds an extra...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: BMW Vision ConnectedDrive ConceptJust a few days ago we reported that BMW would be bringing a new roadster concept to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and today, just a few weeks out from the show, the wraps have come off the stunning new concept car. Rather than preview a specific production model--though we could envisage this being...
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Asus Launches Lamborghini-Branded Hard DriveCar-themed IT gadgets are no rare occurrence these days, and a multitude of gadgets with luxury car themes have hit the market in recent years. The latest is from Asus, which has just launched a new Lamborghini-branded external hard drive. Like the actual Lamborghini cars, the focus on the Asus...
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Report: Sporty Volkswagen Models Getting More Lenient Stability ControlSoon, the U.S. will finally get a taste of the Volkswagen R goodness that the rest of the world has been enjoying for the past couple of years. Of course, we’re talking about the high-performance Volkswagen Golf R, which will be heading to local showrooms towards the end of the year. However...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Suzuki Swift S-ConceptThere’s still no official confirmation of plans to introduce the latest generation Suzuki Swift to the U.S. market but there’s certainly a lot of publicity surrounding the stylish hatchback. The latest is news of a concept version being unveiled at next month’s 2011 Geneva Motor...
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BMW X6 Gets Optional Fifth SeatOne of the biggest drawbacks of the BMW X6--once you’ve learned to live with its awkward styling and steeply reclined roof--is its limited four-seater capacity. Remember, this is a vehicle that nearly matches some seven-seaters in size yet BMW chose to go with a 2+2 seating configuration...
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Making its debut today at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show is the facelifted 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan, which is set to go on sale in late March with a new range-topping V-8 engine and eight-speed... -
2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Dodge Durango R/TEarlier today we saw the introduction of the new Durango Heat SUV, which comes with a few performance modifications and a fuel efficient V-6 engine. Now we have details on the 2011 Dodge Durango R/T, which is essentially the Durango Heat but with the addition of a powerful Hemi V-8. Also making its...
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2011 Dodge Challenger R/T And SRT8 392 Get ‘Green With Envy’ Paint JobDodge will certainly be making its presence felt at this week’s 2011 Chicago Auto Show by introducing a bright new paint finish for its Challenger muscle car. Dubbed Green With Envy, the new exterior color will be available on the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T and the high-performance 2011 Dodge...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: Sporty R/T Trim Returns On Five Dodge ModelsFrom minivans to muscle cars, the Dodge brand introduced an entire lineup of new R/T performance models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show today. These include the Charger, Durango, Challenger, Grand Caravan and Journey models, all of which are now available in sporty R/T trim. Short for Road &...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8Dodge has introduced a new Charger sedan for 2011 but for the high-performance SRT8 version the automaker chose to go with a 2012 model year designation. That’s right, the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 has been revealed today, with the car going on display this week at the 2011 Chicago Auto...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Dodge Durango HeatMaking its debut today at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show is the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango Heat, a sporty trim level for the big SUV complete with a fuel efficient V-6 engine and aggressive body styling. In its most basic form, the Durango Heat comes with rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is an option)...
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