Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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A new teaser video for the next-generation Audi A6 has hit the web via Audi TV, and though it reveals little about the car itself, it's another indication that Audi is still pressing to start...
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2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet PreviewFord has made a lot of incremental upgrades to its Mustang over the past couple of years, some of them quite significant, such as new engines and body work. And with every new iteration of the Mustang since 2008, there has also been a stripped out drag special from the guys at Ford Racing to go...
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Filipe Albuquerque Beats Sebastian Vettel For 2010 Race Of Champions TitleUndoubtedly one of the most unique motorsports events out there, the annual Race of Champions (ROC) event sees drivers from usually incompatible forms of motorsport take each other on in a single race format. This year, the uniqueness of the sport continued with all the drivers getting behind the...
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Italian Plant To Build New Alfa Romeo And Jeep SUVsHot on the heels of news that Maserati will be launching a new SUV based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2013 comes confirmation that Alfa Romeo will also get its own Jeep-based SUV, a key model in the Italian brand’s return to the U.S. market. The confirmation comes from the highest source...
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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Mega GalleryOnly a few months ago the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport achieved a land speed world record with 268 mph on Volkswagen Group’s proving ground at Ehra-Lessien nearby the German automaker’s Wolfsburg headquarters. In August, Bugatti presented the car in California for the very first time...
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2010-11 Jaguar XJ Recalled Due To Faulty Windshield WipersJaguar has issued a recall on all 2010 and 2011 model year XJ sedans due to an issue with their windshield wipers. The problem poses no immediate threat to passengers and subsequently the recall is only scheduled to begin on December 13, though this may be pushed to an earlier date. According to...
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BMW is working on a brand new plug-in hybrid sports car based on its Vision EfficientDynamics concept car for launch in 2013, around the same time Mercedes-Benz plans to launch an all-electric... -
Audi Rolls Out TT GT4 ConceptAs awesome and impressive the GT1 race cars are, they are typically based on cars most mere mortals could never afford. Except for perhaps the Nissan GT-R and the former Corvette models, most GT1 race cars are based on vehicles that in production form feature pricetags that can run into the...
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Video: BMW Engineer Juergen Greil Talks About The Vision EfficientDynamicsIn the latest episode of the BMW Unscripted series we have one of the automaker’s top engineers, Juergen Greil, giving insight into the development process and the general feeling towards the Vision EfficientDynamics green supercar concept, a vehicle that’s due for sale in 2013. Hearing...
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Aston Martin Unveils 2011 Vantage GT4 Race CarAston Martin has unleashed the latest iteration of its V8 Vantage GT4 race car, which comes into the 2011 race year with several important updates. The new V-8 engined racing car takes design inspiration from Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage road car, giving it enhanced aerodynamics and increased...
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Ginetta Working On New G55 SupercarWith a half-century of car-building experience for both the road and track, the UK's Ginetta Cars continues to strength its position by announcing plans for a brand new model, the G55 sports car, which is scheduled to debut early next year. Details on the car remain closely held, but the car's...
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Spy Shots: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze HatchbackAt the 2010 Paris Auto Show back in September Chevrolet rolled out a hatchback variant of the Cruze, which despite being called a concept is due for sale in Europe and the Asia-Pacific next year. The car is being engineered primarily by GM’s Holden division in Australia but unlike the...
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You’re chances of actually seeing a HTT Plethore LC-750 out on the roads are next to nil but you can see the Canadian supercar in this latest advertisement for Mentos’ Fruity Fresh 3...
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De Tomaso Eyes Former Fiat Plant, Has Italian Government’s SupportExactly one year ago we reported about a plan by former Fiat exec Gian Mario Rossignolo to revive legendary Italian marque De Tomaso for three brand new sports cars. Today we have news that Rossignolo’s newly established De Tomaso is looking to purchase an unprofitable production facility...
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eBay Watch: Ultra-Rare Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace EditionBack in 2008 Lamborghini teamed up with Italian fashion house Versace to create a special edition package for its then-new Murcielago LP640 Roadster. Versace’s designers worked closely with Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and specialists from the ad personam project to create unique interior...
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Self-Driving Cars Take A Step Closer To RealityAutonomous or ‘self-driving’ cars have been around for a while, at least in prototype form. In fact, just this week we reported on Audi’s autonomous TTS, which successfully charted the grueling 12.42 mile Pikes Peak run. However, about a year ago we reported on a government-backed...
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Dutch Company Develops Stickers To Cover Up Scratches… No, ReallyNothing is more saddening than seeing a scratch in your car’s beautiful paintwork, especially if it’s on the driver’s side. However, getting it properly repaired can be a difficult and often expensive experience, and more often than not the end result is never quite right. A Dutch...
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Start Building Your Dream MINI Countryman With New ConfiguratorMINI has just launched a dedicated section on its main website for its new 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman, with a number of interesting features to keep potential customers and the curious interested in the car. First and foremost is a new configurator function that allows you to deck out the...
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The new 2011 Saab 9-5 shouldn’t have too many problems at getting customers through the door for a test drive but now the Swedish automaker has made an offer you simply can’t refuse. For... -
Video: BMW Releases Third Teaser For 1-Series M CarAbout a year ago, BMW's M Division development chief said a 1-Series M car was off the table, and hopes were consequently deflated. But then, after a spate of spy shots, BMW finally confirmed the car’s existence and released a new teaser video to boot. Earlier today, we brought you news that...
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Jaguar Celebrates 75 Years With New iPad AppJaguar has already done a lot to celebrate its 75th anniversary, which took place back in September. We saw several special edition models launched as well as a number of iconic vehicles from the marque’s past rolled out in a special tour in the UK, plus we got to see the stunning C-X75...
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Iranian President Selling His 1977 Peugeot 504Here’s something you don’t see every day. The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is selling his 1977 Peugeot 504 to help raise funds for charity. The car is being sold in an international auction and all funds will go to help the Mehr housing project, a charitable organization that...
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Aussie Fuses Camaro Nose On Holden Ute To Form ‘El Camarino’Last year GM was planning to introduce the Holden Commodore Ute--a two-door version of the regular four-door sedan but with the rear chopped off and replaced with a tray--to the U.S. market as a Pontiac GT Sport Truck but for several reasons, namely money problems and CAFE, the plans were scrapped...
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Fiat 500 Abarth In Police Livery Headed To 2010 Essen Motor ShowThe Essen Motor Show may not be as well recognized as some of the other major shows on the international automotive calendar but the event has had its fair share of spectacular concept cars over the years. For those unfamiliar with the Essen Motor Show, it is an event held annually in the German...
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