Archive | March, 2011
Bob Lutz to unveil two Lotus Evora models at 2011 NY Auto Show

Bob Lutz to unveil two Lotus Evora models at 2011 NY Auto Show

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show Lotus unveiled the new additions to the award-winning Evora range with the Lotus Evora S and Lotus Evora IPS. Now we’re not too crazy to see the two models make their North American debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show next month but what we are crazy about [...]

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Video: A hole half hour with the 2012 BMW M5 Prototype

Video: A hole half hour with the 2012 BMW M5 Prototype

Following a bunch of teaser videos (here and here) from BMW, we now have a 30 minute video featuring the 2012 BMW M5 prototype undergoing all different types of testing. Click here for more news on the BMW M5. The 2012 BMW M5 is reported to be powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 unit making more than 550-hp [...]

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Report: Porsche Panamera Turbo S could be unveiled next month

Report: Porsche Panamera Turbo S could be unveiled next month

A new report making its way around the Internet suggests that Porsche is planning to unveil a Panamera Turbo S sometime next month. Nothing is official yet, but if the report is believed to be true, we’ll see something at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show or the 2011 New York Auto Show. The Porsche Panamera [...]

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Zeta-based Chevrolet SS Sedan still moving as an approved project

Zeta-based Chevrolet SS Sedan still moving as an approved project

The Zeta platform could be seen as one of the most popular platforms ever to come out of General Motors. Ever since the return of the Chevrolet Camaro, there have been rumors that the platform was eventually going to see North American production and will host an entire lineup of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. However, all that [...]

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Chrysler has sold more than 8,500 ‘Imported from Detroit’ items

Chrysler has sold more than 8,500 ‘Imported from Detroit’ items

Following Chrysler’s successful ‘Born of Fire’ Super Bowl commercial, the Auburn Hills automaker introduced a line of merchandise with its ‘Imported from Detroit’ slogan. The company announced today that it has sold more than 8,500 ‘Imported from Detroit’ items since it launched the campaign last month. In the first few hours when it first launched [...]

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Suzuki to unveil two new models at 2011 NY Auto Show

Suzuki to unveil two new models at 2011 NY Auto Show

Suzuki hoped that the new Kizashi sedan would be huge sales success for the brand and help rebuild its image in the North American market. However, things haven’t really gone Suzuki’s way. The brand is now hoping to take the model to the next level at this year’s 2011 New York Auto Show. At the [...]

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Wald International 2011 BMW 5-Series Black Bison Package Previewed

Wald International 2011 BMW 5-Series Black Bison Package Previewed

Wald International has released the first pictures for its new Black Bison BMW 5-Series Package. The 2011 BMW 5-Series Wald International Black Bison package comes with a new front bumper, back grille surrounds, extended side skirts, a new rear diffuser, a nice lip spoiler and roof spoiler. Overall, the Wald International Black Bison package gives [...]

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Video: Turbo Chevrolet Corvette Z06 crashes while going over 230 mph

Video: Turbo Chevrolet Corvette Z06 crashes while going over 230 mph

Over the weekend at the Texas Mile Hinson Motorsports’ a record setting Turbo Chevrolet Corvette Z06 crashed while traveling at over 230 mph. Fortunately (and miraculously), the driver emerged from the accident with minor injuries and was later released from the hospital. The Turbo Corvette Z06 was modified by Hinson Motorsports and produced a whopping [...]

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IIHS awards 2012 Volvo S60 Top Safety Pick

IIHS awards 2012 Volvo S60 Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2012 Volvo S60 its Top Safety Pick for good performance for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection, plus standard electronic stability control (ESC). “The previous generation of the S60 earned good ratings in the Institute’s front and rear evaluations, but for 2005-09 it was rated [...]

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Video: Man’s 1974 Lamborghini Espada explodes, takes half his home with it

Video: Man’s 1974 Lamborghini Espada explodes, takes half his home with it

A 51-year old man from Bloomfield Township lost half his home and his classic 1974 Lamborghini Espada in one shot. According to officials, the man was trying to start up his Lambo in the garage when it exploded and erupted into flames. Unfortunately, the man had just sold his house to a new owner a [...]

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