Archive | April, 2011
Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK shows off

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK shows off

Mercedes-Benz has dropped a bunch of new images of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK for fans of the roadster to drool over. If you happen to be in the New York City area in two weeks from now, you can check out the new 2012 SLK in person but for now you can enjoy the new [...]

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edo Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Black Arrow makes 722-hp

edo Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Black Arrow makes 722-hp

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition has been around for quite some time now. Powered by a 5.5 liter supercharged V8 engine that produces 650 horsepower, the SLR McLaren 722 Edition is one supercar that holds true to its rang. Well, edo Competition decided to offer its own modification package on the supercar and changed [...]

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2011 BMW Z4 GT3 gets some modifications for new season

2011 BMW Z4 GT3 gets some modifications for new season

Following its debut a little more than a year ago, the BMW Z4 GT3 achieved great success to date in January 2011. BMW Motorsport engineers have now modified and fine-tuned the aerodynamics of the BMW Z4 GT3 for the new season, which improves the car’s performance. In terms of electronics, engineers added a modern ECU408 [...]

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Sources: BMW has hired GM’s former lead engineer on Chevrolet Volt

Sources: BMW has hired GM’s former lead engineer on Chevrolet Volt

It was reported earlier this week that Opel AG’s product planning chief Frank Weber left General Motors to pursue “other business opportunities.” Sources said that Weber left GM to go work for a competitor. While at the time it wasn’t revealed where Weber went, we’re pretty sure many of you were wondering where Weber went [...]

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BMW Group sold more vehicles in March 2011 than ever before, first-quarter sales up 21%

BMW Group sold more vehicles in March 2011 than ever before, first-quarter sales up 21%

Not to rain on Audi’s best first quarter in its history, but BMW announced that it sold more vehicles in March than ever before in a month and also achieved a new high for the first quarter of 2011. During March, BMW Group sold a total of 165,842 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles. That was [...]

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Audi to introduce special-edition R8 V10 Pure Sport, Q7 in Russia and UAE

Audi to introduce special-edition R8 V10 Pure Sport, Q7 in Russia and UAE

Ready for special-edition Audis? Well, if you live in Russia and the United Arab Emirates and are an Audi fan, you’re in luck. Audi said it will roll out two limited-edition models in the coming months in an effort to strengthen the brand’s exclusivity. The company will introduce a special-edition two-tone exterior Audi Q7 in [...]

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What’s up next for BMW future lineup and Rolls-Royce Ghost?

What’s up next for BMW future lineup and Rolls-Royce Ghost?

Even though BMW had just recently revealed the all-new BMW M5 Concept, there’s much speculation as to what the German make has planned for the next couple years. Some journalists were invited to Munich for an update on BMW’s latest efforts. Next to the F10 M5, a number of updated 1er hatchbacks were spotted lurking [...]

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2011 Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 goes up to 224 mph (w/ videos)

2011 Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 goes up to 224 mph (w/ videos)

Meet Hennessey Performance Engineering’s latest toy – the 2011 ZR750 Corvette ZR1. The company has dropped a new video with John Hennessey himself at the wheel to show off the new tuned ‘Vettes power. Click here for more news on the Chevrolet Corvette. The Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 Package includes a Supercharger Pulley upgrade, High [...]

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Jaguar has plans for XFR-S, more details on BMW 3 competitor

Jaguar has plans for XFR-S, more details on BMW 3 competitor

Jaguar has just recently confirmed that it will be building a BMW 3er competitor to rival the ‘junior executive’ model as part of its plans to expand their lineup. Even though the XJ and  XF have brought huge success for Jaguar, global brand director Adrian Hallmark feels that the lack of a product range makes [...]

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GM recalls Chevrolet Cruze for improperly fastened steering wheel

GM recalls Chevrolet Cruze for improperly fastened steering wheel

General Motors said today that it is recalling a total of 2,500 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedans in the United States and Canada after one vehicle had an improperly fastened steering wheel. GM said that there was no crash or injuries associated with the vehicle. “We have analyzed the vehicle that experienced this condition and made adjustments [...]

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