Archive | October, 2011

Video: Underground Racing pins twin-turbo Ferrari 458 against stock Lamborghini Aventador

Tuning firm Underground Racing is known to do some crazy performance modifications on supercars such as their last project: a twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo. Now, they’re back at work with their latest project: a twin-turbocharged Ferrari 458, which they say is capable of producing 700 rear-wheel horsepower on 93-octane gas. And to prove that their efforts [...]

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Rumor: Baby Audi R8 supposedly ready, awaiting greenlight for production

Rumor: Baby Audi R8 supposedly ready, awaiting greenlight for production

Rumors have been floating around that Audi was planning on an addition: a baby R8. And apparently, reports say Audi insiders have been leaking quite a bit of information. Internally known as the R4, the model will be a two-seater sports car that will sit in between the Audi TT and the Audi R8 to [...]

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Kia and Antenna to show surf-themed Rio at SEMA

Kia and Antenna magazine have collaborated on a custom project for the all new 2012 Rio 5-door for the upcoming SEMA Show. Antenna chose to use a sufer theme for the Rio, that will be featured as one of six Kia models at SEMA. The car is coated in golden-brown paint with gold wheels, and [...]

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GM recalls 33,964 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain over tire pressure monitoring system

GM recalls 33,964 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain over tire pressure monitoring system

GM’s tire pressure monitoring system on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain has, as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, failed to meet federal standards. The two models are being recalled by GM for repair. Equinox and Terrain models built between July 18 and September 6 totaling 33,964 units are impacted by the [...]

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Report: Suzuki to skip LA and Detroit Auto Shows

Report: Suzuki to skip LA and Detroit Auto Shows

As part of a new marketing strategy, Suzuki has chosen to focus strictly on the 20 markets that it has the most dealers and highest market share. Since Detroit is not in one of those markets, the brand has been passing up the show since 2009. Only 430 new Suzuki’s have been sold in California [...]

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2013 Audi A4, S4 and A4 Allroad Quattro revealed, coming to U.S. in June

Audi has unveiled the new 2013 A4, S4 and A4 allroad quattro in German. The all-new 2013 Audi A4, S4 and the A4 allroad quattro will be coming to the United States in June 2012 but will go on sale in Germany later this year. As you can see from the images, the new A4, [...]

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Report: Tesla planning new Roadster, Model S Convertible, 3 Series sized EV

Report: Tesla planning new Roadster, Model S Convertible, 3 Series sized EV

The Tesla Model S sedan will finally hit showrooms early next year. According to new reports, the Cali-based electric automaker is also working on a successor to the Roadster and a rival to the BMW 3 Series. The Tesla Model S is likely to be followed by convertible variant and will also spawn a crossover [...]

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Nissan 370Z NISMO RC is lighter, faster and ready for the track

The Nissan 370Z is an outstanding sports car for any enthusiast – but you know what’s better than that? The Nissan 370Z Nismo, however, there’s now something better than that. Meet the new Nissan 370Z Nismo RC. The track ready 370Z Nismo RC is based on the street legal Z but has been prepared for [...]

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Video: Rhys Millen teases Racing Genesis Coupe before SEMA debut

Video: Rhys Millen teases Racing Genesis Coupe before SEMA debut

During the past 4 years at the SEMA Show, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) and Hyundai have teamed up to create vehicles for tuners and consumers. At the 2011 SEMA Show, Rhys has something extra special planned that will be revealed in full at Hyundai’s press conference. Click here for more news on the Hyundai Genesis [...]

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Videos: Nissan begins build process on Juke-R, transfers engine from GT-R

We’ve already seen the first official image of the Nissan Juke-R – but what’s more interesting to us are the videos Nissan of Europe has been releasing along with the development of the GT-R powered crossover. Nissan has already shown us how technology is transferred from the GT-R to the Juke. Having tested that the GT-R’s systems [...]

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