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This is it: Ford to produce another 400 units of the 2009 Focus RS

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Ford

When Ford first introduced the new Focus RS to the European market, it had planned to produce only 1,200 units. However, due to high-demand, Ford of Europe has decided to build an additional 400 units of the 305-hp Ford hatchback – exclusively for sale in German.
Ford said that this is the final decision and that [...]

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Chocolate covered 911 Carrera S is the sweetest Porsche in the world

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Porsche

If you’ve recently made a trip to the mall, your local Starbucks or even to your local car dealership, you’ve noticed that many retailers have started decorating their stores for the holiday season. Well, a Porsche dealership in the Netherlands is going beyond just adding some lights and a Christmas tree to its store.
To decorate [...]

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Video: James May tests the 2009 BMW 760Li against the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, 2010 Releases, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Videos

Our favorite segment during the premier of Top Gear season 14 was watching James May being driven by The Stig in the 2009 BMW 760Li as he raced the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. You can check out the clip after the jump.
Refresher:
2009 BMW 760Li: 6.0L turbocharged V12 making 535-hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. Mated to [...]

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Pontiac lists remaining inventory, only 16 Pontiac G8 GXP left

Posted: Nov 11, 2009

Filed under: GM, Industry News, Pontiac

If you’re someone looking to get into a Pontiac before General Motors shuts the brand down, you better act fast. Tweeting at its Twitter account, Pontiac today listed the number of units for each model left in its dealer inventory.
Here is the list as it stands today:
Pontiac G8 GXP: 16
Pontiac G8 GT: 570
Pontiac G5: 1500
Pontiac Torrent: [...]

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Techart gives the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S a total of 420-hp

Posted: Nov 11, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Porsche, Tuner Cars

Techart has introduced a modification program for the new 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S that offers up to 35 more horsepower.
The modification includes a new exhaust system with two manifolds and a stainless steel Sportkatanlage, muffler with exhaust flap control unit and an exhaust valve doppelovale tailpipes in gloss black or chrome. All that results [...]

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Audi teams up with Stanford to take on Pikes Peak with TTS

Posted: Nov 09, 2009

Filed under: Audi

In effort to take on the Pikes Peak course, Audi has teamed up with Stanford University and its Stanford Dynamics Design Lab to build the Audi Pikes Peak TTS. Known as Shelley, the Audi TT will feature a drive by wire system that will be developed by Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab. They will make sure [...]

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2009 Specter Werkes Corvette C6 GTR gets 800-hp and aggressive styling

Posted: Oct 29, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Auto Shows, Chevrolet, GM, Tuner Cars

A new and improved version of Specter Werkes’ latest Corvette C6 GTR will be distinguished by its unique BASF Pearl Blue exterior color and HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels next week at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Based on Corvette Z06, the new Corvette GTR is a result of a collaboration between Specter Werkes [...]

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StreetConcepts to give Hyundai Genesis a paint graphic live at SEMA

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hyundai, Tuner Cars

At the 2009 SEMA event next week, StreetConcepts will give a Pearl White 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan a custom “one-of-a-kind graphic” live at the show. The move marks the eighth consecutive year Hyundai has partnered with Street Concepts.
Detroit-based graphic designer Courtney Mason will complete the work with paint pens.
In addition to the custom graphic, Street [...]

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Loder1899 gives 2009 Ford Focus RS a total of 345-hp

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Ford, Tuner Cars

Many would agree that at 300-hp, the 2009 Ford Focus RS is already one of the hottest high-performance hatchbacks on the road. However, if you’re Loder1899, the Focus RS could use a little more horsepower.
Loder1899’s 2009 Focus RS pumps a total of 345-hp from the 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, an increase of 45-hp over the [...]

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Cadillac CTS-V Challenge schedule and format released

Posted: Oct 26, 2009

Filed under: Cadillac, GM

Yesterday, we told you about the winners that will compete with Bob Lutz and his Cadillac CTS-V at the Monticello Motor Club in New York later this week. Most of us won’t be attending the event, however it’s still pretty interesting to see what the schedule will look during the day.
Each competitor will get to [...]