2009 January - egmCarTech

2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI quattro: Video and new images released

Posted: Jan 31, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Audi, Videos

We saw the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and now Audi has just dropped a load of new images and a video of the supercar in action.
Refresher: Power comes from a 5.2L V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4 giving it a total of 528-hp. Mated to a R-tronic transmission [...]

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Volkswagen working on new R-Series with 270-hp

Posted: Jan 31, 2009

Filed under: Volkswagen

There is no doubt that we’re excited about the upcoming 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The 2.0 4-cylinder TSI making 207-hp should be more than enough for those who want to go a little faster. However, for true high-performance hatchback junkies it was the R32 that did the trick with its 3.2L V6 and an output [...]

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2009 Ford Focus RS: Full technical details, videos and new images

Posted: Jan 31, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Ford, Videos

Ford of Europe has already announced the pricing on the 2009 Ford Focus RS for the European market but for some reason the automaker was compelled to keep most of the official technical specs under the wraps until now. Quite frankly, we could care less about the new details since the core details have been released for some [...]

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Toyota to advertise Venza and Tundra during Super Bowl XLIII

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Toyota

Toyota today announced its first annual net loss in history – so it’s pretty surprising that the Japanese automaker will be dropping millions on advertising its new Venza crossover and its Tundra pickup. According to KickingTires, Toyota will drop $3 million each on Super Bowl XLIII commercials for its Venza and Tundra models.
Two Super Bowl’s [...]

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Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS for the track?

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: Porsche

Porsche recently took the wraps off its 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 and the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. According to PistonHeads, Porsche could now be working on a hardcore GT2 RS designed specifically for the track. Sources close to Porsche say that the Porsche GT2 RS will be faster, lighter and more powerful.
The Porsche GT2, which produces [...]

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Detroit Auto Show Press Preview cut down to 2 days

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows

The Detroit Auto Show folks have decided to cut one press day off their calendars. Beginning 2010, press conferences will be held on Monday, Jan. 11 and Tuesday, Jan. 12. The North American International Auto Show organizers said that the move will “more efficiently accommodate the 25-30 manufacturer press conferences filled with reveals and news [...]

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Nissan officially says goodbye to launch control on 2009 and 2010 GT-Rs

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Nissan

According to Inside Line, Nissan has informed its dealers about changes to the 2009 Nissan GT-R which limits the car’s rpms when the VDC system is turned off – otherwise known as turning on “launch-control.” The modification will be already built into the 2010 Nissan GT-R.
Nissan GT-R’s model-line manager for Nissan North America, Marty Hussey, says [...]

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Official Aston Martin Rapide renderings revealed

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: Aston Martin, Spy Shots/Renderings

We saw the first official Aston Martin Rapide renderings last month. Today Aston Martin has dropped another round of official Rapide renderings along with some new details.
According to AutoCar, the Aston Martin Rapide is based on a stretched DB9 wheelbase (by 255mm), making the car 5 meters long – giving it enough room to compete [...]

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Nissan Qazan compact crossover concept coming to Geneva

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Nissan

The folks at CarScoop have learned that Nissan will unveil a new compact crossover concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Known as the Nissan Qazan, the compact crossover will go on sale in Europe in 2010.
As reported before, Nissan will build the Qazan at its Sunderland plant in the UK. Details are still sketchy but [...]

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2010 Mitsubishi Sportback coming to the U.S. in the summer

Posted: Jan 30, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi officially confirmed today that it will launch the all-new five-door Lancer Sportback in the U.S. by this summer as a 2010 model year.
As noted before the 2010 Mitsubishi Sportback will be available in the U.S. in two trim-levels including the Sportback GTS and the Sportback Ralliart. The GTS will feature a 2.4L engine making [...]