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  • Audi RS6 Avant Gets Tuned up to 702hp by MTM

    I'm not the biggest fan of station wagons but I can change my mind if they bring in the arguments. Audi did. Actually MTM did. How? They got their hands on Audi's RS6 Avant and managed to improve the 580-hp twin-turbo V10 derived from Lamborghini Gallardo, into a small powerplant [...]

    Posted: July 31, 2008, 6:27pm EDT
  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe Tuned by Rhys Millen Racing

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    This sure isn't a car for the eco-geeks, but I'm sure lots of guys should enjoy driving the little beast. It's a Hyundai Genesis Coupe that got tuned by the great Rhys Millen Racing (RMR), and dubbed the "Art of Speed" Genesis Coupe.

    It's a show [...]

    Posted: July 31, 2008, 10:09am EDT
  • New Ford Ka, Official in Paris

    For some unknown reason, I never liked Ford Ka. I thought it's very small, doesn't have an eye-catching design and to be honest it was very expensive. But wait a sec, because Ford has news. They are going to make the new Ford Ka official, at the 2008 Paris Motor [...]

    Posted: July 31, 2008, 9:01am EDT
  • Nano becomes Fiat ???

    Until today I never knew that Tata is considering launching the Nano model to the global market, under the Fiat badge, but I think it's not such a bad idea because I'm not sure if people would trust a car (mainly for security and quality) that is built in India. [...]

    Posted: July 30, 2008, 9:18am EDT
  • Fast and Furious FOUR

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    Most of the rumors in Hollywood say that the Fast and Furious returns for the fourth installment. To the delight of many, the stars of the original film will be making their return and that includes Vin Diesel and Paul Walker teaming up yet again for [...]

    Posted: July 29, 2008, 6:19am EDT
  • Alfa Romeo Brera S - limited edition

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    The Alfa Romeo Brera S (Speciale) made in collaboration with Prodrive is only going to be sold in Engladnd and production will be limited to 500 hundred individually numbered models. Alfa, that's not enough!!! Mark my words.

    Two existing petrol engines will be made avaialable: the 185Hp [...]

    Posted: July 27, 2008, 7:17pm EDT
  • Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Wallpapers

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    Ask a mortal like me if he likes the new Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series and you'll get a big "hell yes". Why? Because it's one of the best design Mercedes-Benz ever came out with, and the company understood otherwise they wouldn't have launched a [...]

    Posted: July 25, 2008, 1:49am EDT
  • Audi's new S tronic gearbox : ROCKS

    We don't usually talk about car parts over here, but the new Audi S tronic gearbox really rocks and deserves attention because it can handle up to 406 lb.-ft. of torque. And that's a LOT. If the S tronic (WV DSG) was a great solution for those that needed to [...]

    Posted: July 23, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
  • Porsche Panamera Starting From $127,000

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    We're all waiting for Porsche Panamera to arrive next year (or those that can afford it), the main things you should know is that it's going to have a 4.8-liter 520-hp twin turbo V8 under the hood and it will cost some $197,000. Cheap!

    Other than [...]

    Posted: July 22, 2008, 12:51pm EDT
  • IMSA gets 584hp from a Lambo Gallardo LP560-4

    Geneva Motor Show was the first place we got to lay our eyes on the Lamborghini LP560-4. The name says it all and it's true we will enjoy nothing less than 560 horsies from a powerful 5.2-liter V10 engine. But all these are just part of an average day at [...]

    Posted: July 21, 2008, 6:23am EDT
  • Jaguar Celebrates 60 Years Of XK

    How many of you remember that classic and elegant XK120? Well, if you don't I'll tell you that it was first presented back in 1948 at the London Motor Show. Back in those days people were stunned by its 3.4-liter straight-six developing 160 horsepower. It soon earned the title of [...]

    Posted: July 19, 2008, 12:42pm EDT
  • SSC Ultimate Aero TT - World's Fastest EV

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    Green performance cars have made quite an impression in the last few years and more and more drivers thinks about changing their 4-wheel companion. Whenever you're thinking environment – friendly you're thinking Fisker Karma, Tesla Roadster and now… Ultimate Aero EV.

    Their biggest advantage is their [...]

    Posted: July 18, 2008, 12:20pm EDT
  • World Championship of Drifting Announced

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    Something wicked came our way a few days ago, and by wicked we really mean COOL. Formula Drift, the most well known drifting association in the United States is announcing a new competition.

    It will be the joust of skilled driver to win the cup of [...]

    Posted: July 18, 2008, 5:56am EDT
  • Maserati Spyder - Spy and Artist Rendering

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    It's times like this one when I really hate the fact I'm not rich enough to buy a Maserati. One year after being revealed in Geneva (2007), the new Maserati GranTurismo (the Spyder) was caught testing at Nürburgring.

    Things were first delayed because Ferarri had to [...]

    Posted: July 17, 2008, 11:59am EDT
  • Mazda RX-8 R3, gets a Sports Styling Pack

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    For those of you that got bored with Mazda's RX-8 R3, we have good news for you. The facelifted model that will be launched next month includes a Sports Styling Pack.

    In the presents bag from Santa we will get a sportier front bumper, side skirts, [...]

    Posted: July 17, 2008, 5:45am EDT
  • Kia Forte Just Got Bigger

    Hello there little Kia Forte! You were a shady little thing weren't you? But now we know where you live and what you can do. We know that you will be bigger than your sister Spectra and that you will use less fuel while on the road.

    [...]

    Posted: July 16, 2008, 11:53am EDT
  • Mitsubishi Galant Fortis (Lancer) Ralliart Released in Japan

    On the Japanese market, Mitsubishi just put out its Galant Fortis Ralliart 4WD sedan, also known as the Lancer Ralliart and will dry the Japanesse of 2,982,000 YEN (some 28,590 USD). The car is a low carb version of the EVO X, with a turbocharged 4B11-type 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC MIVEC [...]

    Posted: July 16, 2008, 6:39am EDT
  • Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series (Video and Pics)

    For all of you who have been expecting the SL 65 AMG Black Series, we have news. I'm pretty sure not many of us will actually get to drive it, but we can at least clear our eyes with a few videos and a new photo gallery don't you think? [...]
    Posted: July 16, 2008, 6:07am EDT
  • Honda's 2009 Acura TL - First Image

    Honda will throw in the arena this fall its newest lion, the 2009 Acura TL. To make the wait even harder to bear are being teased with the first image of it. What about the front grille, anyone likes it? I know I don't

    2009-acura-tl.jpg Our [...]

    Posted: July 16, 2008, 5:53am EDT
  • Fisker Karma Will Be Built by Valmet

    Ladies and gentlemen we present you the new Fisker Karma! We all want to give it a spin, to sit inside, we all want to touch the wheel or the body. The Karma is going to be on the streets, starting with the fall of 2009.

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    Posted: July 15, 2008, 10:43am EDT
  • British Steam Car To Break 270 km/h

    British%20Steam%20Car.jpg100 years ago the steam and electric engines lost the battle for powering cars to let the new kid in town to move our wheels, internal combustion. But it seems that looking for new ideas, we are turning back to the old ideas. Steam cars will [...]

    Posted: July 15, 2008, 7:38am EDT
  • Electric Minis on sale in California

    According to some information provided by Automotive News, BMW is getting ready to hit the Californian market with some 500 all-electric Minis.

    electric-mini.jpgIn Oxford, England they will assemble the silver hatchbacks with yellow roofs while the batteries and motor will be installed in Munich. Once they are [...]

    Posted: July 11, 2008, 11:07am EDT
  • Megane III and Scenic Info

    Megane III could be the next head turner at the Paris auto show, that is in case Renault will decide to unveil it there. On the to do list for Renault Megane III seem to be the coupe, five-door hatch and MPV (Scenic) body styles with [...]

    Posted: July 10, 2008, 8:07am EDT
  • Corvette S-Limited for Japan

    Corvette%20S-Limited%20for%20Japan.jpgDon't you just love limited edition cars? We all love them because it's hard to get your hands on one. First because it could be really expensive secondly because it's limited, like the name says.

    General Motors Asia-Pacific has put out some details about the Corvette S-Limited. [...]

    Posted: July 03, 2008, 12:03pm EDT
  • Holden Special Vehicles - W427 Commondore

    W427%20Commondore%20Sedan.jpgImpressed or not we're still going to tell you about it. The new W427 Commondore sedan by Holden Special Vehicles got its specs out. The Australian auto-maker will only produce 427 units priced at $150,000 AUD (~$142,500) which should output 375kW (502hp) and 640NM (472 ft/lbs) [...]

    Posted: June 30, 2008, 8:32am EDT
  • Alfa Romeo MiTo - video

    The details on the new MiTo, which is a collaboration (Milano - Torino) between Alfa Romeo and Fiat have surfaced. It's a sporty new model that is intended for new drivers (I suppose, most of them young) both males and females. We got our hands on a new video with [...]

    Posted: June 29, 2008, 9:22pm EDT
  • Renault Megane III more spy shots (video)

    Lots of people expect the new Renault Megane III but until we have something official, like the world debut, we can only look at spy shots or at that video. The bad part is that we still get a camouflaged version as if the French automaker is trying to [...]

    Posted: June 28, 2008, 6:10pm EDT
  • New Seat Exeo

    To be honest I wasn't expecting a new Seat sedan but this came in as a nice surprise. In a recent announcement Seat said the will be launching a new D-segment model in 2009 which will be called Exeo. Available in two versions, sedan and family car, the new Exeo [...]

    Posted: June 28, 2008, 7:53am EDT
  • Peugeot 3008 mini-SUV

    Peugeot is coming up with a new car model, dubbed Peugeot 3008 and has been spotted by photographers while it was undergoing tests in hot weather conditions.

    peugeot-3008-camouflaged.jpgFighting in class with Renault Scenic, Volkswagen Touran and Citroen Picas the new car is a mini- SUV in appearance [...]
    Posted: June 27, 2008, 6:00am EDT
  • Peugeot 608 goes to Paris

    Peugeot 608 is all set to be launched at the Paris Motor Show this year along with the Peugeot 308 RC Z. 608 will come up with a new and unique styling while keeping the instantly identifiable shape, the Peugeot trademark.

    peugeot-608-rendering.jpgThe front grille will remain almost [...]

    Posted: June 27, 2008, 5:26am EDT
  • Subaru Exiga

    After showing it at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 Subaru started selling its new Exiga. The seven seater car with a functionality of a SUV but looking sleeker, like a wagon comes with a different front grille design.

    subaru-exiga.jpgThe naturally aspirated models highlights refinement and simplicity [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
  • First Nissan Teana Rolls Out

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    Dongfeng Motor corporation, partner of Nissan in China has rolled out its first Nissan Teana off the production line at the Xianfang manufacturing plant.

    Nissan thinks that china is the main market for its sales and the new Teana is based on Nissan's new D [...]

    Posted: June 26, 2008, 9:05am EDT
  • LEW1S plate number - £200,000

    Mercedes-Benz F1 racer Lewis Hamilton has spent a fortune, £200,000 (or about $392,000) to get a vanity number plate.

    lewis-hamilton.jpgBut don't go crazy for the guy because he's got the cash to pay for it. Critics say that he is still a kid and loves to write [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2008, 7:00am EDT
  • BMW M GmbH Celebrates 30 Years

    BMW traditionally known for its sporty dynamic vehicles has recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of BMW M GmbH by selling 300,000 units.

    bmw-m3-coupe.jpgThe first car was produced in 1978 with a limited edition of the M1 model, featuring a mid-engine straight six-cylinder engine meant for motor [...]
    Posted: June 25, 2008, 8:37am EDT
  • Audi TT-RS Spied on the Track, Again

    Leading German Auto maker Audi has been caught testing the RS concept car many times since 2005. Earlier this year the much hyped performance car Audi TT-S debuted in Detroit and it also announced the production of TT Clubsport.

    audi-tt-rs-spy-shot.jpgAudi TT-RS (seems to have a TT-S body [...]
    Posted: June 24, 2008, 8:30am EDT
  • Volkswagen Touareg by Hofele

    More or less, the German tuning house Hofele tried to tell us that there are improvements on how the new Volkswagen Touareg could look like. Though the SUV experienced a minor face lift last year, this new body kit consisting of a new front bumper, new rear apron with trapezoidal [...]

    Posted: June 24, 2008, 5:20am EDT
  • Nissan GT-R V at Paris

    After the grand success of the Nissan GT-R, Nissan is planning to launch its new version dubbedof GT-R called GT-R V at the Paris Motor Show in September. Sales will begin as soon as December for the Japanese market but the European and American markets will have to wait until [...]

    Posted: June 23, 2008, 6:46am EDT
  • Saab 9-4X

    Saab began development of its all new Biopower concept car dubbed 9-4X, that has been displayed at the North American international motor show. Now that they entered the Biofuel technology business, Saab is going to test it a little bit on the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. World debut will be [...]

    Posted: June 22, 2008, 8:25am EDT
  • Zircotec’s diamond black coating on Lambos

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    Lamborghini engineers have discovered that Zircotec’s diamond black coating inhibits the radiation of heat from the surface of the material, in other words the coating hold the heat inside.

    Zircotec is orginally developed for the nuculear industry to hold the radiation inside but apparenty it can also [...]

    Posted: June 22, 2008, 6:47am EDT
  • Peugeot 207 Le Mans Series - special edition

    A limited edition of only 2000 units of Peugeot 207 Le Mans Series special edition model has been released after the success in the Le Mans endurance race. With a distinguished sport front bumper with Shadow aluminum grille and Black Chrome headlights with AFS, the new 207 has body side [...]

    Posted: June 22, 2008, 5:07am EDT
  • Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series by Renntech

    The Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black series is based on the same technology that's is inside of an official F1 safety car, and Renntech wanted to challenge that with their latest tuning program.

    Mercedes%20CLK63%20AMG%20Black%20Series%20by%20Renntech.jpgTheir CLK63 version includes a monstrous 6.2-liter AMG engine that boosts 550hp and an additional [...]
    Posted: June 21, 2008, 8:23pm EDT
  • Diesel variant Porsche Cayenne in 2009

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    German Automaker Porsche is all set to launch its new diesel variant Porsche Cayenne in 2009. The big SUV consumes 12.9 liters of diesel for 100 km or 21.9 miles and with the rising fuel pricing Porsche believes that the consumers would opt for it.

    The car is [...]

    Posted: June 20, 2008, 11:10am EDT
  • How Not to Treat a Ferrari

    ferrari-crash-1.jpgFirst thing first, after you read the whole article please don't cry. It's not all of us that are fortunate to own (or drive) a Ferrari, but I suppose I speak for us all that we'd probably wash it daily or wear anti-bacterial footies when we'd get [...]
    Posted: June 19, 2008, 6:28pm EDT
  • Honda FCX Clarity - Hydrogen Fuel Car

    Honda has recently announced its newest hydrogen fuel cell automobile, the Honda FCX Clarity. The energy supply of a hydrogen fuel cell car is faster to replenish and is capable of delivering better mileage.

    hondafcxclarity.jpgHydrogen as a substitute to carbon, will not only improve the vehicle's performance [...]
    Posted: June 17, 2008, 7:21pm EDT
  • 2009 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V, coming in July

    Cadillac released information on the freshened XLR roadster last week but no pictures. However, XLR.net has gotten hold of a few shots with both the standard Platinum trim and the rodded-up V-Series form (pictured).

    2009-Cadillac-XLR.jpgVerdict? There aren't any big changes, to be honest, with the same unit [...]

    Posted: June 09, 2008, 6:43pm EDT
  • New Toyota Prius in April 2009 ?

    hybrid-x-concept.jpgWith the success of the Prius, Toyota is planning a next-generation model to be launched sometime in 2009. The first rumors come from a Toyota Korea source who's saying that it should be available in United States, Japan and Korea next year in April.

    I suppose [...]

    Posted: June 06, 2008, 10:10am EDT
  • Drifting Skills, with Half a Car

    If you were trying to improve your drifting skills, take a look at this guy who's doing it with half a car. A supercar.

    Is he a God or what?

    He's driving a Romanian Dacia that got cut in half, has no driver's seat and probably uses a small [...]

    Posted: June 04, 2008, 6:15am EDT
  • Ford Fiesta Sedan & Hatchback, Confirmed for US

    In a recent official announcement in Mexico City, with Ford's CEO Alan Mulally and the president of Mexico, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, the company said they will sell the Ford Fiesta Sedan and the Hatchback to North America.

    new-ford-fiesta.jpgThe total investment tops at $3 billion and includes the [...]
    Posted: June 02, 2008, 3:43am EDT
  • Subaru Legacy STI with 450 HP ?

    subaru-legacy-sti-450-hp.jpgSubaru is synonym with a fast car, we all know it, but the thing is the next Subaru Legacy is going to have a new STI  version that should be uber-fast, sporting 450 hp from a turbo 3.7 liter engine. AutoExpress brought the rumor on the [...]

    Posted: May 31, 2008, 6:20pm EDT
  • Pagani Zonda Cinque Limited Edition

    pagani-zonda-cinque.jpgPagani, those Italian guys capable of building some of the most incredible cars in the world, like Zonda F, as a roadster or a coupe, have plans for a race version, Zonda R. Since it's just a concept, the company considered building a street-legal version of [...]

    Posted: May 31, 2008, 1:32pm EDT
  • Audi S5 Cabriolet, next year

    What is it with all the manufacturers teasing us with their gorgeous new models? Here is Audi that is going to release the S5 Cabriolet sometime next year and will probably be presented at the Paris Motor Show this September. Karmann the long time VW Group convertible manufacturer is the [...]

    Posted: May 30, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
  • Cadillac Escalade Taken For a Swim, Not a Good Idea

    Beach season is coming up pretty quick and so are smart asses that try to swim without getting off their SUVs.

    swimming-escalade.jpgA guy from San Clemente, California, drove his Cadillac Escalade out to the oceans edge to watch the sunset and apparently ventured too far. It [...]

    Posted: May 30, 2008, 1:34pm EDT
  • 220mpg Supercar using Hybrid Technologies

    hybrid-technologies-supercar.jpgThough I expect cars to use greener fuels or electric engines, I have to say I wasn't really expecting another supercar with such specs because Tesla and Fisker are already leading the way. I guess it says a lot abut the fact that we really need [...]

    Posted: May 30, 2008, 12:36pm EDT
  • Nissan Maxima Production Started

    Expected on the market, Nissan gave it a green light to its new 4-door sporty flagship model. As of today, the first 2009 Nissan Maxima (eighths generation so far) was rolled off the the assembly line at Nissan's Smyrna manufacturing plant.

    2009-nissan-maxima.jpgThe new Nissan Maxima is built [...]

    Posted: May 30, 2008, 12:10am EDT
  • Rolls-Royce RR4 Sketches

    We at AutoMill are really fanatics when it comes to Rolls-Royce, but the company only likes to tease us. Here are the official RR4 sketches. Though the design was ready last year they're working really hard to make sure the car will be launched in 2010.

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    Posted: May 29, 2008, 1:34pm EDT
  • Porsche Panamera in Production from April 2009

    The Dutch Magazine Autotelegraaf, wrote an interesting article about the four door coupe, Porsche Panamera, and the fact that it should go into production from April 2009. This is one month later than the Geneva Motor Show so I expect to be some truth in their statements.

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    Posted: May 29, 2008, 1:23am EDT
  • 2012 BMW M6 Renderings

    2012-bmw-m6-corner.jpgI'm looking at the picture and I still can't talk. Good this isn't a video log and I have to write instead of talking to you guys. This is supposed to be the new generation of BMW M6 that everyone expects in 2012 and most of [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2008, 7:41pm EDT
  • Peugeot 407, gets a Facelift in 2008

    The Peugeot 407 is undergoing some modern day plastic surgery, for the Station Wagon and the Saloon. to celebrate the 4th anniversary.

    Some reconstructive procedures the 2008 model will be going through, are more chrome additions like the vertical bars in the grill, subtle alterations to the tail lights and some [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2008, 10:55am EDT
  • Mazda 1, sketches of the concept

    mazda-1-sketches.jpgAs soon as you hear the word Mazda you think design, and with all their new concept cars using the ‘Nagare Design Language’ I don’t wonder why.

    They have some awesome cars that have been made with these designs, such as the Nagare, Taiki and Furai [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2008, 10:16am EDT
  • Audi tuner MTM, worked on a S5 GT Supercharged

    audi-s5-gt-supercharged.jpgAs if an Audi S5 wouldn't be enough for us "mortals", MTM the renowned Audi tuner, got their hands on one and built a Supercharged S5 GT. They've worked on the original 4.2L V8 FSI engine producing 349 horsepower and 440Nm of torque and the result [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2008, 9:11am EDT
  • Camaro World Debut : mid-September

    The Chevrolet Camaro is a car we’re all dying to see, it’s just a matter of where and when. We know it will be shown at the Indy 08, Back at the Brickyard Event between September 19-21, in a number of different colors, finishes and engine sets. However this is [...]

    Posted: May 27, 2008, 7:28pm EDT
  • Camouflaged Ferrari FXX, at the Maranello factory

    The new lightly camouflaged Ferrari, seen at the back gate of the Maranello factory, has made us ask the question “What is Ferrari up to?” With the car everyone’s talking about wrapped in camouflage (particularly the front nose) it is supposedly the same as the FXX.

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    Posted: May 27, 2008, 6:18pm EDT
  • BMW M6 Convertible Tuned by G-Power

    Are you looking to upgrade your already overpowered 507hp BMW M6 Convertible? Well G-Power may just be able to help you out. 

    bmw-m6-convertible.jpgThey upgraded a 5.0 litre V10 with a Bi-Compressor system in their German tuning garage giving it a whopping 635hp. G-Power installs each cylinder bank [...]

    Posted: May 27, 2008, 1:58am EDT
  • Future Alfa Romeo SUV, based on 149

    The future Alfa Romeo SUV has been confirmed by Alfa’s CEO, Luca de Meo. He also confirmed that Alfa Romeo wants to become a ‘global player’ in the SUV market announcing the CXover will appear by 2010.

    future-alfa-romeo-suv.jpgNobody has the exact details on the eagerly anticipated CXover [...]

    Posted: May 27, 2008, 12:34am EDT
  • Use Go-Part.com for Quality Discount Auto Parts for Toyota, Honda, and More

    Where do you go when you need Toyota Prius parts, or Honda parts, or Ford parts? When it comes to buying discount auto parts online, there is a large variety of websites to choose from. One site that has proven its worth is Go-Part.com. Go-Part.com specializes in auto [...]

    Posted: May 20, 2008, 8:20pm EDT
  • Nissan's Electric Car, in US by 2010

    Something wicked came our way! The plans to invade the US with electric cars, are lurking in Europe. Anytime now, Nissan/Renault's CEO Carlos Ghosn should hit us with an update regarding the launching of their first electric vehicle in the US by 2010.

    car-electric-wires.jpgAt first [...]

    Posted: May 14, 2008, 6:42pm EDT
  • Felipe Massa, Formula One's Sultan

    For the third time in a row Felipe Massa showed everyone that the Turkish Grand Prix has a special place in his soul and won it. The "Sultan" managed to win after starting from pole-position and his victory sent Ferrari away leading the constructors championship, while he's now second in [...]

    Posted: May 12, 2008, 5:30pm EDT
  • Audi A4 Tuning by Rieger

    audi-a4-tuning-rieger.jpgNot many have tried to do tuning on the new Audi A4, but we have a good story for you. Rieger, a German tuner is one of the first to try. They've just got their hands on a new Audi A4 3.0 TDI and come out [...]

    Posted: May 08, 2008, 7:28pm EDT
  • BMW 1-series cabrio, by AC Schnitzer

    Though the BMW 1-series is not the best car I've ever seen, I'll have to agree that this cabrio looks good with a little AC Schnitzer flavor. These guys have developed an ACS1 Cabrio package that includes new front bumper, rear bumper with diffuser and side skirts,17- to 19-inch alloy [...]

    Posted: May 08, 2008, 2:06pm EDT
  • Porsche Cayenne Baby ?

    Porsche is obviously not the company to step back from building a baby-SUV and the spy photographers from AutoBlog managed to find them testing one at the Nurburgring race track in Germany.

    porsche-cayenne-baby.jpgIt's a Porsche Cayenne Baby with a sharply raked D-pillar and some different [...]

    Posted: May 08, 2008, 2:45am EDT
  • Harris Ford largest in Seattle metro area

    We don't usually talk about car dealerships unless they've done something bad, but this one is a little different. Harris Ford is the largest dealership in the Seattle metro area, that may be able to get you a great deal for a Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Taurus, Edge or Taurus [...]

    Posted: May 07, 2008, 1:58am EDT
  • Audi Q5 - S Line already out

    Barely a couple of weeks after announcing the new Audi Q5, the S-Line version has been revealed. Honestly I wasn't expecting it so soon, but the Germans know their stuff so here it is.

    audi-q5-s-line.jpgThe new Audi Q5 S Line doesn't have much to offer when it [...]

    Posted: May 05, 2008, 6:54am EDT
  • BMW M1 Homage Video

    Who didn't love the BMW M1 when it was first announced? I don't think we can get that many among us and I'm almost sure this is why BMW decided to come up with a Homage to the legendary M1 supercar to mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1.

    [...]
    Posted: April 30, 2008, 8:39pm EDT
  • Renault Megane III

    After showing us how the Megan Coupe Concept and the new Laguna Renault has been spied. The French from Auto Plus managed to get their hands on pictures with the new Megane III, an undisguised version.

    renault-megane-iii.jpgThe current (2006) facelifted Megane II looks pretty elegant and sporty [...]

    Posted: April 30, 2008, 7:26pm EDT
  • Audi RS6 Sedan

    audi-rs6-sedan.jpgThe new Audi RS6 Sedan has been spied by our friends from WCF and we can tell you that it has a lot to do with the Audi RS6 Avant that sports 580 bhp. The photographers managed to get high quality pictures of it testing [...]

    Posted: April 30, 2008, 9:06am EDT
  • Volkswagen Passat CC - the main market is in the U.S.

    I'm not sure if the new Volkswagen Passat CC has a truly American design, but I do know that the German manufacturer is expecting to sell at least 60% of its units in the United States, or at least this is what Detlef Wittig, head of Volkswagen brand sales and [...]

    Posted: April 29, 2008, 12:29pm EDT
  • Spirra by Oullim Motors

    Proto Motors were the ones that built the first Spirra in 2005. Last year, Oullim Motors bought them and came out with two more versions: Spirra Turbo and Spirra S. They were using a turbocharged and respectively a supercharged 2.7 liter V6 engine with some 400 hp.

    Spirra-Oullim-Motors.jpg[...]

    Posted: April 28, 2008, 7:48pm EDT
  • 2009 Audi A3 Facelift

    2009-audi-a3-facelift.jpgThe 2009 Audi A3 facelift has been revealed these days and it includes those interesting headlamps with curved "wing" elements. It's on the same lines with the new design the company embraces, such as the Audi Q5 compact SUV. With the mods in place the new [...]

    Posted: April 25, 2008, 6:23am EDT
  • Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has 638 hp

    News about the new Corvette ZR1 has emerged and all I can say is a "wow". The hand build LS9 6.2L supercharged V8 engine managed to exceed expectations and instead of 620hp it actually outputs 638 hp (476 kW). The LS9 engine, is actually the most powerful General Motor's ever [...]

    Posted: April 25, 2008, 4:59am EDT
  • BMW M-Zero is just a design

    I'm not planning to make readers drool on the new BMW M-Zero ... Oh wait, this is just a design, not really a BMW concept and it's not going to get into production any time soon (if ever). Created by Maël Oberkampf to please Bimmer fans it sure has elements [...]

    Posted: April 24, 2008, 8:12pm EDT
  • Peugeot RC-Z Concept is to be Produced

    Jean-Philippe Collin, General Director with Peugeot, delivered good news to the audience at the Lisbon Motor Show. Apparently the rumored "to be produced" Peugeot RC-Z Concept is going to be a real thing some time soon and we will probably see it debuting at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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    Posted: April 24, 2008, 6:45pm EDT
  • Nissan Teana Premium Sedan

    The 2008 Beijing Auto Motor Show came up with very interesting models this year and one that I really enjoyed was the new Nissan Teana Premium Sedan. It's not a rendered or speculation, but the real model that is going to be produced.

    nissan-teana-premium-sedanThe lucky guys to [...]

    Posted: April 23, 2008, 7:05pm EDT
  • Mercedes SLK by Brabus

    Oh baby, oh baby. A new beauty is in town.

    slk-55-amg-brabus.jpgBrabus got their hands on a a new Mercedes SLK and turned it into a beast after releasing a customization program for it. The top of the range, the SLK 55 AMG is powered by a Brabus [...]

    Posted: April 23, 2008, 5:39pm EDT
  • Dodge Challenger from $23,995

    From August, Chrysler is planning to start selling the 2009 Dodge Challenger and the base price is supposed to be $23,995 or at least this is what "top company executive" declared to Freep. The 250 hp, V6-equipped muscle car is going to be $4,000 more expensive than the V6 [...]

    Posted: April 22, 2008, 9:09am EDT
  • 2009 Honda Pilot Announced

    The new 2009 Honda Pilot is for real. In a press release these days the Japanese auto maker announced that their 8-passenger midsize crossover SUV it will be powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that outputs 250hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. They are also very happy to announce that [...]

    Posted: April 17, 2008, 8:53am EDT
  • See what happens when you don't care about your Lambo?

    lamborghini-lp640-crashed.jpgThe guy that "managed" to trash that yellow Lamborghini LP640 is obviously a rich fella` because he didn't care very much about the loss. What happened? In Changsha, capital of Central China's Hunan Province, a Y4.6 million ($655,000) Lambo and actually the only one in the [...]
    Posted: April 17, 2008, 7:03am EDT
  • Seat Leon Supercopa

    Another limited edition from Seat, the new Leon Supercopa is going to be available soon and the specs are impressive. It uses a 2.0 liter Turbo FSI engines that sports 285 hp and 360 Nm and has a maximum speed of 254 km/h and only 5.9 seconds for the new [...]

    Posted: April 17, 2008, 2:47am EDT
  • Opel Insignia, that's more like it

    The first time I got to see the Opel Insignia was over one month ago when photographers spied it while testing in the wild. It was extremely well camouflaged so I couldn't understand much of the lines, curves and body in general, but today more pictures came in from [...]

    Posted: April 16, 2008, 7:05am EDT
  • BMW M3 Coupe by Harmann

    e92-bmw-m3-coupe-hamann-tunning.jpgThose Germans know how to do their stuff. The guys from Hamann just came out with a tuning program for the E92 V8-powered BMW M3 Coupe that include both mechanical and design upgrades. The first level of performances include a 20hp upgrade going up at 440hp, [...]

    Posted: April 16, 2008, 5:52am EDT
  • RS*R Scion tC in Formula Drift

    If you like drifting and never miss a Formula Drift race you will have something new to watch from now on because Scion is jumping in with their RS*R model. It's based on a front wheel drive tC sports coupe but turned into a rear-wheel-drive by RS*R the exhaust and [...]

    Posted: April 14, 2008, 5:22am EDT
  • Top Secret V12 Supra is Real

    top-secret-toyota-supra-v12.jpgNot only this baby is real it's fast and furious, too. "Smoky" Nagata the guy that has been making "Top Secret" tuned vehicles for over a decade has working on a Top Secret V12 Supra and tested it at the Nardo Ring in Italy. Sources say [...]

    Posted: April 14, 2008, 3:41am EDT
  • Massa wins Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

    First points for Massa. 12 extremely needed points for Massa that won the Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain after failing to finish top6 in Australia and Malaysia. Bahrain's F1 Grand Prix is his favorite, "I love this circuit. I've always been very, very strong here. We knew we could [...]

    Posted: April 07, 2008, 4:24am EDT
  • 2010 Rolls-Royce RR4 Spied

    Rolls Royce is planning an addition to their Phantom line and the new version is the 2010 RR4. It's been spied testing near Munich and at a first look, it's a little bit smaller. Rumors say that it's going to launch as a sedan but we can also expect two-doors [...]

    Posted: April 07, 2008, 4:02am EDT
  • The new Mercedes Benz A Class

    Reading a recent press release I've just found out that there is a new younger, more attractive and more environmentally friendly Mercedes Benz A Class that will hit the markets soon. We'll get to see it first during the Auto Mobil International (AMI) Show in Leipzig, Germany.

    new_mercedes_benz_a_class.jpg[...]

    Posted: April 01, 2008, 11:14am EDT
  • The new Mercedes Benz A Class

    Reading a recent press release I've just found out that there is a new younger, more attractive and more environmentally friendly Mercedes Benz A Class that will hit the markets soon. We'll get to see it first during the Auto Mobil International (AMI) Show in Leipzig, Germany.

    new_mercedes_benz_a_class.jpg[...]

    Posted: April 01, 2008, 11:14am EDT
  • Geely CE Hatchback goes to 2008 Auto China

    Do you remember the Geely GT Concept? Well it looks like the Chinese from Geely are really serious about car manufacturing. They are going to go at the 2008 Auto China in Beijing with a new version of their Geely CE, the Hatchback. With some Mazda 2 lines and [...]

    Posted: March 31, 2008, 9:38pm EDT
  • Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Announced

    At this year's Auto Mobil International show in Leipzig, Germany, Audi is going to come up with a new entry-level TT starting at 160 hp. This is the Audi TT 1.8 TFSI that uses the same engine from the A3, A4, A4 Avant and A5. Though it's a sports car [...]

    Posted: March 31, 2008, 7:25pm EDT
  • F1 qualifying rules changed again

    Rules are rules, but what do we do when rules are bad? Change them, of course. FIA is going to change the F1 qualifying rules once again. This time, because both teams and drivers complained about the cars that slow down to save fuel during the "flying lap" impeding those [...]

    Posted: March 31, 2008, 1:09pm EDT
  • Aston Martin Vantage GT2 Revealed

    I never thought I'm going to say it but I hate Aston Martin. Why I hate them? Because they've just released some teasing (but official) pictures of the new Vantage GT2 and man that's a pretty design I'm looking at. I don't know for sure if the orange will stay, [...]

    Posted: March 30, 2008, 6:18pm EDT
  • Geely GT Concept

    geeley-gt.jpgI don't know why but I'm not really impressed with what Chinese automakers come up on the market. Probably because I've seen a few replicas of very successful models selling under their name. Anyway, this case is about the new Geely GT concept. I haven't [...]

    Posted: March 27, 2008, 3:59am EDT

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