Archive | October, 2010
Video: Audi quattro concept promo

Video: Audi quattro concept promo

Audi has released the promotional video that was used to debut at the new Audi quattro concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show last week. Click through for the video. Click here for our original post on the Audi quattro concept. Refresher: Power for the Audi quattro concept comes from a turbocharged 5-cylinder engine making [...]

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2010 SEMA Preview: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T gets supercar inspiration

2010 SEMA Preview: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T gets supercar inspiration

To build excitement around the launch of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Hyundai Motor America will debut a modified version of the model at the 2010 SEMA Auto Show in a collaboration with RIDES and 0-60 magazine. “Inspired by Ferrari, Mercedes and Porsche, the modified Sonata 2.0T will feature performance parts from leading aftermarket companies [...]

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg EPA fuel-economy released, Touareg Hybrid gets 25 mpg highway

2011 Volkswagen Touareg EPA fuel-economy released, Touareg Hybrid gets 25 mpg highway

Volkswagen has released the U.S. details on the 2011 Touareg lineup, which will go on sale at dealers nationwide later this year. The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be available with a choice of three powertrains including a 3.0L V6 TSI supercharged hybrid, 3.0L V6 TDI clean diesel and a 3.6L V6 FSI gasoline. The 2011 [...]

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2011 ROSUH 5XR Mustang gets 525-hp of awesomeness

2011 ROSUH 5XR Mustang gets 525-hp of awesomeness

Roush and Mustang go hand-in-hand as much as a steak and eggs does for breakfast: they both make their pedestrian starting points much more enjoyable. With the new release of the epic 5.0-Liter V8 from Ford, Jack Roush and his engineering team just couldn”t wait to get their hands on it. The ending result is [...]

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2011 Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pak gets Viper power

2011 Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pak gets Viper power

The reintroduction of the American muscle car war has brought us many famous names back from the 1960s and 1970s such as the, Dodge Challenger. And with this new”¦or renewed trend, the cars have evolved into far more sophisticated and civilized machines. So this particular article may interest you if you like NASCAR-RR-RR..RRR or wear [...]

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2010 Paris: Hyundai i20 Sport Edition by Brabus

2010 Paris: Hyundai i20 Sport Edition by Brabus

Hyundai has come a very long way in terms of it”s automobiles. The extremely successful European i20 is a great example of that. But if the standard i20 wasn”t enough for you, a new sports kit developed in conjunction with Brabus is up for grabs. Hyundai”s European Research and Development Center in Russelsheim, Germany and [...]

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Ben Collins to join Fifth Gear

Ben Collins to join Fifth Gear

Since leaving, BBC Ben Collins, the former Stig on Top Gear, has been busy publishing his book “The Man in the White Suit: The Stig, Le Mans, The Fast Lane And Me.” It was rumored last week that Ben Collins is looking to start his own show that would rival Top Gear. It is now [...]

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2010 Paris: Venturi America Concept is an electric dune-buggy

2010 Paris: Venturi America Concept is an electric dune-buggy

French automaker Venturi unveiled a new concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show known as the Venturi America. The dune-buggy inspired pays a tribute to traditional America while incorporating some ecological awareness. Described as an “electric sports car,” the Venturi America is powered by the same setup in the Venturi Fetish. The electric motor produces [...]

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Mercury ends production for retail customers

Mercury ends production for retail customers

According to FoMoCo’s sales analyst George Pipas, the Dearborn automaker today ended production of Mercury passenger cars and SUVs for retail customers. The last retail 2011 Mercury Mariner was built in Kansas City, said Pipas. Additional Mercury models will roll of the production line by the end of the year, but those will go to [...]

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Lance Armstrong gets his black and gold Nissan LEAF

Lance Armstrong gets his black and gold Nissan LEAF

Lance Armstrong, a huge supporter of the Nissan LEAF electric-vehicle, has taken delivery of his customized version in a black exterior and gold lining around the wheels. Looks pretty sweet – at least better than the sky blue color we keep seeing the LEAF in. Click here for more news on the Nissan LEAF. Refresher: Power [...]

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