Archive | December, 2010
Lamborghini CEO prefers Estoque sedan over SUV for next model

Lamborghini CEO prefers Estoque sedan over SUV for next model

Ever since the Lamborghini Estoque concept made its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, we’ve been hearing rumors that the car will go into production. Continuing to flame those reports, AutoCar says that Lamborghini is looking to give the 4-door sedan the green light for production above the recently rumored SUV project. Chairman and [...]

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Video: Driving the Nurburgring Nordschleife, Gran Turismo 5 vs Real

Video: Driving the Nurburgring Nordschleife, Gran Turismo 5 vs Real

Gran Turismo 5 is out and car enthusiasts that own a PlayStation 3 are spending a lot of time in front of their TV screens. So by now, owners of Gran Turismo 5 are probably wondering how real the game play is compared to the actual thing. Well, check it out for yourself. Denis Malevanyi, [...]

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Video: Get your very own Tron Light Cycle for $55,000

Video: Get your very own Tron Light Cycle for $55,000

On December 17, you will witness one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the year – Tron Legacy. Of course, after watching the movie you may want your very own Tron Light Cycle – well, you can get one. A company by the name of Parker Brothers Choppers is offering a street-legal version of the [...]

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U.S. and South Korea reach automotive terms on free-trade deal

U.S. and South Korea reach automotive terms on free-trade deal

As reported earlier last month, the White House was trying to finalize a deal with South Korea on a long-standing Free Trade Agreement before the G20 summit in Seoul on November 11. However, at the summit, President Obama and South Korea President Lee Myung Bak failed to seal a deal. Well, all that failing is [...]

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Report: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to show up as a 2012 model year

It’s something we’ve known for quite a while now but the Detroit News is reporting that the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 will show up as a 2012 model year meaning we should see it sometime later next year. Sources said that the new Camaro Z28 will build on the nameplate’s success. So far, the Camaro coupe [...]

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New Lancia Stratos to compete in GT2 racing

New Lancia Stratos to compete in GT2 racing

The recently revealed one-off Lancia Stratos is going racing. Original plans to commission a one-off modern interpretation of the Stratos are being expanded into building 25 road-going cars for the wealthy along with race car version that will comply with GT2 racing rules. German entrepreneur and Stratos fan Michael Stotschek, who originally commissioned the one-off [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK leaked through YouTube video

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK leaked through YouTube video

UPDATE: We’ve added the video after the jump. Unfortunately, the video has been taken down by YouTube – but earlier this morning a promotional clip of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK leaked onto YouTube and the folks at AutoExpress managed to grab a couple of screenshots before it was pulled down. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is [...]

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FoMoCo launches 2011 Ford Explorer production at Chicago plant

FoMoCo launches 2011 Ford Explorer production at Chicago plant

On Dec. 1, 2010, the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer started rolling down the production line at FoMoCo’s Chicago Assembly Plant. The automaker invested close to $400 million in its Chicago manufacturing facilities to launch production of the Explorer and add a second shift at Chicago Assembly Plant, bringing 1,200 new jobs to the Chicago region. [...]

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Gas prices to be higher during holiday season

Gas prices to be higher during holiday season

The holiday season is a time for joy, merriment, and usually cheaper merchandise. This year, it is also a time for higher gasoline prices. A number of refinery issues that serve different ports around the country are sending prices of future contracts higher, just as oil prices are on the rise upon upbeat news about [...]

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BMW to return to Super Bowl advertising after 10 years

BMW to return to Super Bowl advertising after 10 years

After a 10-year hiatus and amidst its biggest campaigns of new model launches in history, BMW is getting ready to reenter the granddaddy of all advertising opportunities – the Super Bowl. Competitor Audi has already expressed its intent to hit the big game in a big way after seeing great success there in the recent [...]

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