Archive | March, 2010
GeigerCars Hummer H2 Bomber rides on Mattracks rubber tracks

GeigerCars Hummer H2 Bomber rides on Mattracks rubber tracks

While Hummer is preparing to wind down, GeigerCars is continuing its obsession with the brand and American brands in general. The tuner has just released its Hummer H2 Bomber, an H2 wearing four Mattracks 88M1-A1 rubber tracks that replace your 20-inch chrome wheels. “n contrast to the regular wheels with their 8.5″ x 20″ rims [...]

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50 of the 500 Lexus LFA units will be Nurburgring Editions

50 of the 500 Lexus LFA units will be Nurburgring Editions

As reported earlier this month, Lexus is working on a track-optimized version of the Lexus LFA and will be named as the Nurburgring Edition. According to recent reports, 50 of the total 500 worldwide production units of the LFA will feature the Nurburgring package. The model will get a fixed rear-wing, large front spoiler, sports [...]

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Ferrari 599 GTO image and price list leaked

Ferrari 599 GTO image and price list leaked

An image said to be the first image of the upcoming Ferrari 599 GTO (found by our friends at Fast Lane Daily) has made its way onto the internet along with the vehicle’s price list. According to the price list the Ferrari 599 GTO will start at €319,495 ($426,843 USD) and will be offered with [...]

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5 days left until the Focus RS500 is unveiled (w/ video)

5 days left until the Focus RS500 is unveiled (w/ video)

Almost 2 months ago we heard reports that Ford is working special-edition stripped-out Clubsport RS to bid farewell to the current Focus RS before the next-generation model comes out. Well, it can now be confirmed that the model will be called the Focus RS500 and it will be unveiled in 5 days. The Ford Focus [...]

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2010 New York Preview: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid teaser released

2010 New York Preview: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid teaser released

Hyundai today released a teaser of its first hybrid for the U.S. market, a gas-electric version of its 2011 Sonata sedan. The model will make its world debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show next week. Refresher: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is currently on sale with prices starting at $19,195 for the base GLS model. Power [...]

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GM to increase production of Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain to meet demand

GM to increase production of Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain to meet demand

General Motors said today that it will be adding additional production of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 GMC Terrain in order to meet growing customer demand of the hot-selling crossover/SUVs. GM said Equinox/Terrain combined sales are up 100% in Canada and 128% in US over last quarter. The Detroit automaker will be adding a [...]

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class to go all hybrid in U.S. by 2012, except AMG models

Mercedes-Benz S-Class to go all hybrid in U.S. by 2012, except AMG models

Insiders at Mercedes-Benz have said that the next-generation S-Class lineup in North America will go all-hybrid, save the AMG models. The move is expected to take place sometime in 2012 when the next-generation S-Class sedan arrives. Currently, Mercedes-Benz offers its S-Class with one hybrid model, the S400 Hybrid. The model is powered by a 3.5L [...]

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Mulally surprises again, delivers customer’s Ford Focus in Shanghai

Mulally surprises again, delivers customer’s Ford Focus in Shanghai

One of the many things Ford customers (very lucky few customers we might add) appreciate about FoMoCo is having CEO Alan Mulally deliver their car to them. Mulally, responsible for implementing the ‘One Ford’ motto at the Dearborn automaker, is know for randomly showing up to deliver customer cars. Mulally recently decided to head over [...]

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GM to offer Chevrolet test-drives along with rival vehicles

GM to offer Chevrolet test-drives along with rival vehicles

You probably hate the hassle involved when shopping for a new car and going from dealer to dealer. Well, General Motors plans on changing all that with its new “Test Drive Studio” program, which will offer shoppers the chance to test-drive Chevrolet vehicles against those of its largest rivals. According to Steve Tihanyi, GM’s general [...]

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B&B gives Volkswagen Scirocco R up to 357-hp

B&B gives Volkswagen Scirocco R up to 357-hp

We”ve always had a soft spot in our hearts for the Volkswagen Scirocco R, which leads us to be a little excited when we hear rumors of the Golf R coming to the stateside. However, our excitement is short lived when tuners like B&B provide performance upgrades for the Scirocco R. The tuner is offering [...]

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