Archive | November, 2011
Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept is every child’s dream come true

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept is every child’s dream come true

Many childhood dreams are coming true this week at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. One of the many wishes of every child is having a life-size Hot Wheels Camaro become a reality. This year, Chevrolet did just that by teaming up with toy company. “The Camaro Hot Wheels concept is inspired by the [...]

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Mazda MX-5 Spyder Concept gives roadster some performance, efficiency upgrades

Mazda MX-5 Miata fans are being spoiled today at the 2011 SEMA Show with two concepts of the world’s best-selling two-seat roadster. The first is the Mazda MX-5 Miata Spyder, which features a single-panel grenadine-red soft-top made by Haartz Corporation. Its design, a collaborative effort between MNAO Design and Magna Car Top Systems, offers an [...]

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Video: Kick the 2013 Ford Escape to open and close the power liftgate

Yes, we all know it by now – later this month at the 2011 LA Auto Show, Ford will unveil the all new 2013 Explorer SUV, which it announced today will feature a segment-first hands-free power liftgate. How does it work? Well, you kick it… kind of. A simple kicking gesture under the rear bumper activates [...]

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Chevrolet Sonic All Activity Vehicle Concept is for the active individual and Ricky Carmichael

At the 2011 SEMA Show today Chevrolet teamed up with three-time X-Games gold medalist Ricky Carmichael to create a one-off stylish concept based on the Chevrolet Sonic. Known as the Chevrolet Sonic All Activity Vehicle, the study transforms the Sonic for an active lifestyle and can accommodate Carmichael’s bike and waterboard equipment. “The car looks [...]

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First Look: Subaru BRZ Concept to debut at 2011 LA Auto Show

Subaru confirmed today that it will finally show the first completed concept version of its rear-wheel-drive sports coupe known a the BRZ. The Subaru BRZ is built alongside the Toyota FT-86 and both coupes will be making their production debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show later this year. “Dubbed the Subaru BRZ Concept- STI, [...]

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New Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept unveiled at 2011 SEMA (w/ Video)

Since 1955, NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition has been a straight-line proving ground for the quickest muscle cars to come out of Detroit. Why? Within Stock Eliminator, there are many classes, all defined by the ratio of vehicle shipping weight and the assigned horsepower factor. Due to these tight set of rules and competition, [...]

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BMW recalls 32,000 vehicles over auxiliary water pump issue

BMW recalls 32,000 vehicles over auxiliary water pump issue

BMW has announced that it is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 5-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, 7-Series, X5, X6 vehicles with a V8 or 12-cylinder turbocharged engine. Apparently there could be an issue with the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump that can overheat. “This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or [...]

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2012 Detroit: 2013 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai Veloster Turbo to debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

We’ve been eagerly waiting on Hyundai to confirm the a turbo version of the new Veloster hatchback. During a recent announcement that the Korean automaker will be producing a new 1.6 liter T-GDI Gamma engine that produces 204-hp, our hopes hit a all-time high for a more powerful Veloster, which is currently offered with a 138-hp [...]

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Italian government orders 19 Maserati Quattroportes as it struggles to reduce spending

Italian government orders 19 Maserati Quattroportes as it struggles to reduce spending

At a time when the defense ministry in Italy is supposed to be reducing its budget by €2.5bn ($3.4 billion USD) over the next three years, 19 top-of-the-line Maserati Quattroporte sedans are headed into the hands of Italian officials. Eyebrows were raised by opposition MPs that said it was it was an outrageous indulgence at a [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell drives the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Oh what a wonderful way to kick of your Tuesday morning. A video of Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell driving the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has just popped up on YouTube and we have it right here for you. We’re not going to take anymore of your time – and we’re not since your probably already watching [...]

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