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Critics of BMW’s M Sport Packages often lay claim that the accessories range makes the standard models on which they are applied too similar to the actual M cars. A 3-series Convertible has now... -
Sportec SP750 Based On The Porsche 911 GT2Switzerland’s Sportec has released its latest package for the Porsche 911 GT2, which includes a range of power mods, aerodynamic enhancements, plus chassis and suspension tuning. As if the 997 GT2 wasn’t powerful enough, the “Swiss made” performance pack lifts output to...
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Trident Iceni Biodiesel Supercar Nears ProductionThe Trident Iceni biodiesel sports car first made waves a couple years ago with a set of numbers that left many people scratching their heads - a 200mph top speed, 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds, and fuel economy figures of up to 83mpg (2.82L/100km) on the highway. Development of the first prototypes has...
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Handful of small SUVs earn top marks in latest IIHS crash testSmall to midsize SUV's are becoming increasingly popular as people downgrade to more efficient vehicles, but for many, making the switch to a smaller vehicle can add to concerns over safety. The latest round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that...
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Saleen Racecraft reveals Ford Focus-based RC2 ConceptNiche sports car manufacturer and legendary Ford tuner Saleen is most widely recognized for its S7 supercar and string of performance V8 Fords, but the company is also keen to attract more budget-minded performance fans. Through its more affordable and practical Racecraft division, Saleen has...
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Tesla Planning Electric SUV And Coupe-Sedan Based On Upcoming Model STesla has confirmed that it’s working with several major carmakers to develop a new range of affordable all-electric vehicles that are set to go on sale early next decade, but execs have also revealed that Tesla is planning to expand its own lineup with a new sedan and possibly a SUV and...
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Known as a ute in its homeland of Australia, the Pontiac G8-based ute has officially been named the G8 ST (Sport Truck) in its adoptive American home.
Revealed earlier this year for U.S. sale, the...
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Chrysler design chief Trevor Creed retiresChrysler has announced that its senior vice president of design, Trevor M. Creed, is set to retire at the end of the month after spending 23 years with the company. Creed is credited with being involved with the design of some of the carmaker’s most memorable concept and production cars since...
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Update: More details on Ford’s ‘Fox’ three-cylinder engine familyUpdate: Ford is currently working on a new family of compact three-cylinder engines - currently referred to as the ‘Fox’ family – and is planning to start full scale production of the new powerplants as early as next year. Designed primarily for the European market, as well as...
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Hyundai considering Indian-built i10 subcompact for U.S. marketStrong demand for smaller and more fuel-efficient models in North America has carmakers scrambling to increase their compact offerings in order to capitalize on the market shift. Hyundai is the latest company reported to be considering adding more small cars to its U.S. lineup, and is said to be...
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Update: Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo tuned to 1,005HP at the wheelsHeffner Performance’s standard twin-turbo package for the 5.0L high-rev V10 engine of the Lamborghini Gallardo was already one of the most extreme tuning packages for any car, let alone an Italian exotic, but the Florida tuner has lifted performance yet again. This time around, power has been...
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Michael Andretti inducted into Motorsports Hall of FameFormer McLaren driver Michael Andretti has been inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The 45-year-old, who had a frustrating part-season in formula one as Ayrton Senna's teammate before returning to American open-wheelers, was among six others honored at a ceremony in Detroit. The...
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When it comes to armored cars we’ve seen everything from Rolls Royce Phantoms to stretched Bentleys, but the latest bullet-proof vehicle to hit the streets is based on the more mundane BMW X5.... -
Spy shots: 2010 Hyundai Portico crossoverHyundai gave us our first taste of the Portico when it rolled out the concept version of the car at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, and now more than three years later we have the first spy shots of actual prototypes for the new model. The Portico will be bigger than the current Santa Fe and Veracruz...
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Ronn Motor Company to present Scorpion supercar at 2008 SEMA showRonn Motor Company (RMC) announced today that its gasoline-hydrogen hybrid supercar, the Ronn Scorpion, will be unveiled at the 2008 SEMA show this November. The Texas-based company also announced that hot-rod specialists Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters will be responsible for most of the...
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Chrysler confirms talks with Fiat over U.S. productionFacing serious trouble in its home market, Chrysler is looking overseas for its salvation and has reportedly been in negotiations with a number of foreign carmakers including China’s Chery Auto and Great Wall Motors, India’s Tata and Mahindra & Mahindra, and more recently Nissan and...
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Hummer introduces Black Chrome H2 for 2009Poor sales and a likely brand spin-off haven’t deterred Hummer from releasing a new special edition H2 and SUT dubbed the ‘Black Chrome’ edition. The new range features black chrome detailing for its exterior, including custom 22in wheels, a new grille, hood latches and handles, a...
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Update: Arden Jaguar XF AJ21Updated with new images. Following on from its brilliant take on the XKR, German tuning-house Arden has taken Jaguar’s latest XF saloon and created a machine even more impressive than its past works. Dubbed the Arden AJ21, the modified XF features a stronger engine, extensive aerodynamic...
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The Cadillac SRX has been officially revealed. Click here to view the story.
Spy shots of Cadillac’s future midsize SUV emerged and now images of its Saab cousin, the upcoming 9-4X, have... -
Chrysler accuses Mahindra & Mahindra of copying designsIt was reported back in February that Chrysler and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) were in negotiations over a number of deals including one that could have seen Chrysler sell its Jeep brand to the Indian truck manufacturer. Latest reports indicate that the two are now embroiled over a case of copied...
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Golden Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe lands in Abu DhabiNot content with the boundless luxury exuded by the standard Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, the sole dealer of the bespoke cars in Abu Dhabi has taken delivery of a unique version decked in a gold metallic paint scheme and finished off with a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. Almost...
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CAFE expected to change vehicle distribution and compositionThe impending Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations are set to have a major impact on the types of vehicles both sold and produced in the United States, as carmakers resort to changing the composition of their lineups to meet the tough new standards. The stringent guidelines set by the...
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Edmiston and Land Rover launch 'Superyacht Range Rover Design Competition'Yacht-companies and carmakers that build premium SUVs seem to have no problem finding commonalities between them, judging by the number of maritime-inspired SUV concepts presented in the past 12 months. Most recently we saw the Touareg North Sails Concept from Volkswagen, and before that there was...
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Audi Q7 earns IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' awardThe 2008 Audi Q7 luxury SUV has won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award in the Institute's latest round of testing. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of 'good' in the institute’s front, side, and rear tests and also be fitted with...
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