Archive | September, 2011

Report: Lexus GS-F could get supercharged 5.0 liter V8, might debut in 2013

The 2013 Lexus GS may have put some spice back into the brand’s lineup – but the company is still looking for some more. We’ve heard it before and today we’re hearing it again, Lexus is planning a GS-F and while Lexus officials refuse to confirm the model’s existence, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has much [...]

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First Lamborghini Aventador accident… many more to follow

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is one of the hottest new supercars out on the road – unfortunately, that also means that one of these raging bulls will end up in the hands of novice drivers that are bound to push the car to its limits without knowing much on how to tame its beastly power. [...]

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2012 Toyota Avensis teaser released before Frankfurt debut

2012 Toyota Avensis teaser released before Frankfurt debut

What do we have here? You’re looking at the first teaser (and probably the last) of the new 2012 Toyota Avensis sedan prior to its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept. 13. From the looks of it, the Avensis is receiving a nice makeover – a makeover that’s long due since 2008. [...]

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Iron Man Tony Stark trades in his Audi R8 for new Acura Convertible

Iron Man Tony Stark trades in his Audi R8 for new Acura Convertible

Next summer, when The Avengers hits theaters, moviegoers will be a seeing a lot of Acuras and that’s because the brand has been in the Marvel Comics Universe films as the official car of the fictional law enforcement agency called S.H.I.E.L.D. As comic fans very well know, Iron Man Tony Stark is a part of the [...]

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Report: BMW M3 Sedan will live on, may be only model variant carrying M3 badge

Report: BMW M3 Sedan will live on, may be only model variant carrying M3 badge

For many months now, we’ve heard rumors that BMW will no longer build the M3 sedan after the current product cycle – however, new rumors suggest otherwise. Word has it that the BMW M3 sedan will carry on and it may be the only M3 offered altogether. Wait? What did we just say? What about [...]

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Report: Porsche 4-cylinder to power 550 Spyder successor, Boxster and Cayman

Report: Porsche 4-cylinder to power 550 Spyder successor, Boxster and Cayman

So it’s been forever since we’ve been hearing rumors about Porsche doing a 4-banger and a new entry-level sports car. Today, we have a new report shedding some light on Porsche’s 4-cylinder plans. According to AutoWeek, high-ranking Porsche officials at the company’s Weissach research and development center in Germany have confirmed engineering work is moving-forward [...]

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2012 Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition debuting in Frankfurt, pays tribute to AMG

Almost a year ago, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG unit and famed motorcycle firm Ducati, entered into an agreement in which the two would work closely together in the future. At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next week, the two will hold the first public debut of the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. The 2012 Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition [...]

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Production of 2012 Kia Optima kicks off in the United States

The first U.S.-built 2012 Kia Optima rolled off the production line last week at the company’s Georgia plant as it completed a series of expansion projects to raise annual capacity. The 2012 Kia Optima now joins the Sorento as the second Kia vehicle to be produced at the West Point facility. Kia recently added a [...]

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Last Mitsubishi Eclipse to be auctioned off for charity

Last Mitsubishi Eclipse to be auctioned off for charity

Mitsubishi is auctioning off the final Eclipse to ever be produced at the annual St. Charles Auction, which will be held at Pheasant Run Resort from September 15-18. The last Eclipse was built by Mitsubishi Motors North America as a special edition Coupe SE with a 3.8-liter V6, which is also the only V6 to [...]

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TomTom bringing Jeremy Clarkson’s voice to sat nav

TomTom bringing Jeremy Clarkson’s voice to sat nav

TomTom, in a joint venture with BBC Worldwide is releasing a new device with the option of hearing Jeremy Clarkson’s voice instead of the normal neutral tones on navigation systems. Clarkson’s voice option adds quite a bit of character to the driving instructions, as he comments “There’s a tone of voice I use when ordering [...]

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