Archive | August, 2011
New Lotus Exige could get V6 engine

New Lotus Exige could get V6 engine

Lotus has been keeping us well in the loop with the plans of expansion over the next decade. So here’s another update. The Norfolk, UK manufacturer has apparently announced that the new Exige replacement’s engine will be a V6. Not too long ago, word was bouncing around that some journalists spotted a V6 Exige test [...]

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Report: BMW considering BMW i4, i5 models

BMW has just recently unveiled the first efforts of the “i” sub-brand by showcasing the i8 hybrid sports car and the i3 city car. But word has it that BMW may already be planning on expanding the lineup with two new models: an i4 and an i5. Click here for our original post on the [...]

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Report: Next-generation Ford Focus RS in the works

Report: Next-generation Ford Focus RS in the works

As Ford has been going global with the latest Focus, we used to be jealous of how much better the European Focuses were compared to our North American version. And it still is that way…somewhat. Rumor has it that Ford is considering an RS version of the latest generation global Ford Focus. This hint comes [...]

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Hybrid sales were up 54.3% in July 2011

Hybrid sales were up 54.3% in July 2011

As financial statistics keep rolling in to account for the latest action over the course of the year, some more news is popping about, this time with hybrid vehicle sales. The latest statistics say that hybrid car sales are up 54.3% in the month of July, which means that hybrids now account for 1.86% of [...]

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Steelers coach sells his Mercedes to cafeteria worker for $20

Steelers coach sells his Mercedes to cafeteria worker for $20

Not a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Arizona Cardinals? Well, this article may still be of interest to you if you’re a fan of generosity and kindness. During his final day in Pittsburgh before taking over as defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals, secondary coach Ray Horton sold his 1999 Mercedes SL500 to cafeteria worker [...]

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Video: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera caught barely disguised

Video: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera caught barely disguised

We really can’t wait to see the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera make its public debut next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show but while we wait, spy shots and spy videos keep popping up everywhere. The latest video shows the 2012 911 cruising around the streets of Stuttgart, German wearing very little camouflage. Click [...]

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RevoZport tunes the BMW 1-Series M Coupe to 400+ hp

RevoZport tunes the BMW 1-Series M Coupe to 400+ hp

The BMW 1-Series M has been redone by RevoZport, dubbed the 1M Raze. RevoZport managed to reduce the car’s weight by 132-lbs. Body modifications include the grille and front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, mirror casings, and both a trunk and roof mounted spoiler. Under the hood you’ll find a blow-off valve charge pipe, an [...]

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Brabus tunes the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Brabus tunes the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Brabus’ latest tuning project is the Mercedes-Benz SLK, subtly redone from the inside out. The interior upgrades include an aluminum pedal option, upholstery in either Alcantara or Mastik, and stainless-steel cuff plates. On the exterior of the SLK, Brabus lowerd the car 30mm, added a front lip spoiler, a trunk-mounted spoiler, a four-tailpipe exhaust, and [...]

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Top 10 Best Selling Cars of July 2011, Camry takes back best-selling car

Top 10 Best Selling Cars of July 2011, Camry takes back best-selling car

Cars.com have just come out with their latest statistics for the top 10 best-selling cars as of July 2011. The list shouldn’t come to much of a surprise if you’re familiar with the industry. The Ford F-Series trucks takes the cake as being the number one best selling car as of July 2010, though the [...]

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Is Lamborghini working on 248 mph Aventador model?

Some spy photos of a new Lamborghini Aventador have just popped up. Spotted in Sant’Agatha Bolognese in Italy, the body of the car can be clearly seen as an Aventador, but there are some specific details that tells us that it isn’t a normal Aventador. The first thing that sticks out is the Bugatti Veyron [...]

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