Archive | November, 2011

Top 10 things you need to know about the McLaren MP4-12C

Last week, we introduced a new segment here at egmCarTech that gives you a breakdown of the top 10 most important things you need to know about a certain car. Yes, we know that we’ve been focusing a lot on supercars with the new segment but we really can’t help it. So, today, we’re not [...]

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HBH Bulldog GT is a mean looking Aston Martin V12 Vantage

HBH has just released the Bulldog GT, its take on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage – and we’re pretty impressed. The Bulldog GT, which comes months after teasers were released, is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-supercharged V12. The massive motor, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, puts out 666-hp at 548 lb-ft of torque, enabling [...]

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2012 Ford Focus ST coming to make North American debut in LA

As confirmed last week, Ford will show the new 2012 Focus ST at the 2011 LA Auto Show next week. The Dearborn automaker has just released a bunch of new images of the U.S.-spec Focus ST, which will go on sale on our side of the world starting early next year. Overall, the Ford Focus [...]

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2012 Buick Verano configurator comes online

Buick has just launched the online configurator for the new 2012 Verano compact sedan. Prices for the 2012 Buick Verano start at $23,470 with a fully loaded model topping out at $29,305 – which is not that bad for a luxury version of the Chevrolet Cruze. Build your own Buick Verano here. Click here for [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear drives the new Mini Coupe

What better way to kick of Monday morning with a nice Fifth Gear review. During Season 20 Episode, Fifth Gear’s Vicki Butler-Henderson had the chance to test drive the new 2012 Mini Coupe. Check out the vide after the jump. Click here for more news on theĀ Mini Coupe. Note: The video here consists of the [...]

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2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition Frozen Silver unveiled, only 40 to be made

Celebrating 40 years of M, BMW of North America has unveiled the new 2012 M3 Competition Edition Frozen Silver with a couple of nice upgrades. Only 40 units will be produced with each unit going forĀ $81,060 including destination and handling. What does the $81,060 price tag get you? Each BMW M3 Competition Edition Frozen Silver [...]

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Nintendo to hold press conference at 2011 LA Auto Show… but why?

Nintendo to hold press conference at 2011 LA Auto Show… but why?

We are preparing for our trip to the west coast next week to cover the 2011 LA Auto Show starting Nov. 16. Interestingly enough, the press conference schedule for the show shows that Nintendo of America will be holding a press conference on Nov. 17 at 12:10 pm. Website MotorWorldHype decided to contact Nintendo of [...]

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Report: Early Chevrolet Volt buyers were techies, not treehuggers

Techies in general love being the early adopters of the latest new gadget or gizmo to hit the stores. The same holds true in the case of the Chevrolet Volt. “Early on, we talked a lot about whether our initial target market would be the techies or the greens,” said Cristi Landy, the Volt’s product [...]

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Gotta Hublot I call it Tebow: Watchmaker and Ferrari ink long-term partnership

If you don’t get our title then you’re probably not a fan of hip-hop artist J.Cole. Either way, watchmaker Hublot and Ferrari have inked a deal making the watchmaker the official watch and timekeeper of the Italian supercar brand. The announcement was made over the weekend in Florentine by Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo and [...]

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GM to recall more than 38,000 Pontiac G8 models

GM to recall more than 38,000 Pontiac G8 models

General Motors is recalling more than 38,000 Pontiac G8 sedan in a move to reprogram airbag modules for the front passenger seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Pontiac G8′s airbag modules for models built for the 2008 and 2009 model years may not be in compliance with federal standards for head [...]

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