Archive | November, 2011

Rumor: Porsche’s Ferrari 458 rival to get next-gen Audi R8 architecture

So it’s no secret that Porsche has been working on a new supercar that would compete with the likes of the McLaren MP4-12C and the Ferrari 458 Italia. According to a new report, Porsche may be ‘forced’ to use the next-generation platform from the Audi R8 for its new supercar. Work on the second-generation Audi [...]

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Video: This is how Lamborghini Aventador gets delivered

Many of us won’t experience this kind of feeling in our lives, but YouTube user DoctaM3 is one of the lucky few in the world to take delivery of a Lamborghini Aventador – and he was kind enough to film it all for us. Click here for more news on the Lamborghini Aventador. While such an [...]

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Volvo C70 Inscription

Special-edition Volvo C70 Inscription to debut in LA next week

Volvo really doesn’t have much to show at this year’s LA Auto Show but the Swedish brand will be coming to the Staples Center with something it calls the Volvo C70 Inscription. The special-edition drop-top C70 gets a bunch of unique features including upgraded exterior and interior details. “The C70 is a true icon in [...]

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Howdy police officer: Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 Special Service Package

A police officer with a pickup? That’s exactly what Chrysler Group LLC wants to offer law enforcement and other emergency agencies with the new Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 Special Service Package. “Like the Ram Truck brand, first responders give it their all with guts and glory, and we’re proud to offer a Ram truck [...]

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Nissan teams up with SunPower to help you reduce EV charging cost with solar power

Nissan teams up with SunPower to help you reduce EV charging cost with solar power

Nissan North America, Inc. has joint up with SunPower Corp. in order to educate Nissan Leaf owners on the benefits of having a SunPower residential solar power system in their home. “Solar power is a reliable, cost-effective technology for homeowners today,” said SunPower President and CEO Tom Werner. “High efficiency SunPower systems are guaranteed to [...]

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Volvo reveals Polestar tuning software for C30, C70 and S40

Volvo reveals Polestar tuning software for C30, C70 and S40

A new tuning package has an upcoming release of for November 14th, but its not for one of the more usual suspects for a kit. Volvo is releasing a $1,295 kit to boost its recognition amongst enthusiasts, which will offer Polestar software on models that come with the T5 engine, including the C30, C70 and [...]

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Report: GM letting Chevy dealers sell their Volt demos

Previously, GM had its dealers maintain one or more Chevy Volts on lots to help increase exposure of the electric car. They have recently given dealers permission to sell the demos in order to create over double the current inventory, since production capacity has not been able to keep up with sales targets. The Volt [...]

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2012 Detroit: 2013 Audi RS5

Video: Fifth Gear pins Audi RS5 against Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe

Oh what a beautiful way to kick of Tuesday morning for an enthusiast. We have just come across UK Fifth Gear’s comparison of the new Audi RS5 against the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. Check out the video after the jump. Refresher: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe is powered by a 6.3L V8 engine making 451-hp [...]

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Report: Mazda’s lineup to get major overhaul by 2014

Mazda is working quick and hard to increase its market share in the United States to 2.5 percent with hopes to have sales reach 400,000 units by 2014. The Japanese automaker has never sold 400,000 vehicles in its nearly 40 years in this country. In the works are four new or majorly redesigned vehicles by [...]

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2012 Mini Roadster advertising campaign launched

The launch of the new Mini Coupe is being followed by its drop-top sibling – the Mini Roadster. The campaign focuses around showing how Mini Coupe and Roadster owners can have fun whether they are in Jamaica or in sunny Istanbul This is clear from the current cross-media campaign with the start of the online film [...]

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