Archive | June, 2010
Tuner throws 4.4L TwinPower turbo V8 from X6 M into M3, upgrades it to 707-hp

Tuner throws 4.4L TwinPower turbo V8 from X6 M into M3, upgrades it to 707-hp

The BMW M3 has probably become one of the most tuned cars in history. A new tuner by the name of Emotion Wheels has released a new package that drops an upgraded version of the BMW X6 M’s 4.4L TwinPower turbo V8. Originally, the BMW M3 Coupe makes 414-hp and 300 lb-ft of torque from its [...]

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Warranty claims have fallen over 40% for Detroit’s Big 3

Warranty claims have fallen over 40% for Detroit’s Big 3

The Detroit Big 3 are enjoying the big drop in warranty claims, which has decreased by more than 40 percent in recent years. The drop shows that American automakers have improved the quality of their vehicles and overall consumer perceptions that their product is inferior to foreign automakers. Not to mention, the decrease in warranty [...]

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Lotus still working on V6 power for Exige

Lotus still working on V6 power for Exige

According to details from spy photographers, Lotus is working on upgraded versions of the Elise and Exige sports cars that could have V6 engines judging by the exhaust note. Spies said that the sound of the engine bore a close resemblance to the Lotus Evora, hinting at 6-cylinders. Power for the 2010 Lotus Evora comes [...]

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Gordon Murray releases more details, specs on T.27 City Car EV

Gordon Murray releases more details, specs on T.27 City Car EV

Gordon Murray, the man responsible for the giving us the McLaren F1, has teamed up with Zytek Automotive to have four prototypes of an all-electric three-seater city car on the roads by February 2011. “The Technology Strategy Board have been incredibly supportive of the T.27 program and together we are working to keep this in [...]

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With Love From Russia: TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray

With Love From Russia: TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray

Tuners can’t seem to get enough of Porsche’s new sedan and today, Russian tuner TopCar has released some details and images of its new Porsche Panamera Stingray. TopCar will offer three editions of the Panamera Stingray including a Black Matte Edition, a White Edition and a Carbon Grey Edition. The Black Matte Edition Panamera Stingray [...]

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Report: Jaguar F-Type gets green light, XF estate and coupe coming, X-Type will be reborn

Report: Jaguar F-Type gets green light, XF estate and coupe coming, X-Type will be reborn

Things have been going pretty well for Jaguar since it was sold by FoMoCo to Indian automaker Tata Motors. Well, the new bosses at Tata are ready to shake up Jaguar’s product offerings and here is an insight into what’s to come from the panther. First off, the new leaders of Jaguar have given the [...]

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Report: Spyker in talks with other manufacturers to build compact Saab

Report: Spyker in talks with other manufacturers to build compact Saab

In April, Spyker CEO Victor Muller told shareholders that there is a strong desire to develop a new compact model for Saab if it could find the right partner and proper financing to do so. Muller has now confirmed that his company is in talks with other automakers about sharing technology to build a new [...]

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Infiniti planning two new model variations before the end of 2010

Infiniti planning two new model variations before the end of 2010

There has been a lot of speculation recently as to what Infiniti’s future product plans are. While we already know about an upcoming electric-model based on the Nissan LEAF, Infiniti released a sketch of two new models that it will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d”Elegance event in August. Sources say that Infiniti is [...]

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