Archive | May, 2010
Video: 2011 BMW M3 GTS takes a lap of the Nurburgring

Video: 2011 BMW M3 GTS takes a lap of the Nurburgring

Known as the “fastest M3 ever,” the 2011 BMW M3 GTS recently hit up the Nurburgring. While BMW didn’t release any official lap time, we do have a video of the M3 GTS hitting up the Nordschleife circuit. “The BMW M3 is an icon and internationally synonymous with the highest level of dynamics,” said Dr. Kay [...]

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Lumma Design CLR 550 GT: 2011 Porsche Cayenne gets really aggressive looks

Lumma Design CLR 550 GT: 2011 Porsche Cayenne gets really aggressive looks

Tuner Lumma Design has gotten its hands on the new 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV and has provided it with a very aggressive looking bodykit. Lumma Design says that it provided the “somewhat reserved appearance for the new Cayenne with a tailor-made sports suit that radiates self-confidence.” We sort of (obviously) disagree with that statement. Known [...]

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2011 Audi A4, A5, Q5 get 8-speed automatic, Q5 also gets 2.0L TFSI

2011 Audi A4, A5, Q5 get 8-speed automatic, Q5 also gets 2.0L TFSI

In addition to the upgraded 2011 Audi Q7 and the all-new 2011 Audi A8, other models in the automaker’s lineup will be getting some updates for the 2011 model year. The new ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic, which will be called Tiptronic, will replace the 6-speed transmission in quattro-equipped vehicles with the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Those [...]

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ASI Lexus LX 570 Invader gets 592-hp, 0-62 mph in under 5 secs

ASI Lexus LX 570 Invader gets 592-hp, 0-62 mph in under 5 secs

Japanese tuning firm ASI has released a new modification package for the Lexus LX 570, which make it look like and perform like it’s been taking steroids. Known as the LX 570 Invader, ASI says that their version of the luxury SUV is one of the most thrilling off-roading vehicles out there. While exact performance [...]

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee prices start at $30,995

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee prices start at $30,995

Chrysler Group LLC has announced pricing for the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which will arrive in showrooms next month. Prices will start at $32,995 for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4. “The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee redefines the SUV industry with new levels of 4×4 capability, more luxury courtesy of a refined [...]

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Scenic driving routes used by car companies that you should visit

Scenic driving routes used by car companies that you should visit

Driving everyday to work and back home is probably starting to get very boring for you as you travel on the all-too-familiar routes. So where do you go when you want some scenery, some curves and some nice long stretches where you can test the potential of your car (note: we are not saying you [...]

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Video: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Promo and full high-res image gallery

Video: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Promo and full high-res image gallery

Yesterday when Porsche took the covers off of the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, all we received was a press release along with one high-res photo. Well, this morning our patience paid off because Porsche has dropped a bunch of high-res photos of the new 2011 GT2 RS along with a promotional video that shows [...]

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Ferrari to cut jobs and idle plants due to lower engine orders from Maserati

Ferrari to cut jobs and idle plants due to lower engine orders from Maserati

Workers at Maranello, Italy walked for four hours on Tuesday because Ferrari SpA is looking to idle production and eliminate 9 percent of its work force after sister brand Maserati reduced orders for engines. Ferrari wants to cut 120 office positions and 150 factory jobs in exchange for the last payment of a 2009 bonus [...]

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Black is most popular Chevrolet Camaro color so far, V8s account for most sales

Black is most popular Chevrolet Camaro color so far, V8s account for most sales

Here are some fun 2010 Chevrolet Camaro sales facts. Up until May 11, 2010 (that was yesterday), black has been the most popular color for the new Chevrolet Camaro ever since it went on sale – accounting for 22.17 percent of all Camaros sold or a total of 22,893 units. The second most popular color [...]

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Survey shows that electric-vehicle buyers willing to sacrifice range for price

Survey shows that electric-vehicle buyers willing to sacrifice range for price

If the price was right, would you be willing to accept an electric-vehicle that had less than a 100 mile range? According to a recent study by electric-car maker Think and a team of MBA students from University of Michigan Ross School of Business, many potential electric-vehicle customers say yes. 100-mile ranges have long been [...]

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