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Valentino Rossi test-drives BMW M3 GTS, gets M3 sedan for winning MotoGP

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, BMW

Valentino Rossi has once again grabbed the MotoGP title and two honor his victory, BMW presented him with a brand new BMW M3 sedan and let him take a few hot laps in the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS.
“With his fleet of cars acquired through the BMW M Award, Valentino Rossi is a certified expert [...]

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A classy accident: Audi R8 gets sandwiched between BMW 6-Series and Range Rover

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Audi, BMW, Land Rover

The accident you see in the picture took place this past week in Costa Mesa, California. It involved 3 expensive cars including an Audi R8, BMW 6 Series, and a Range Rover. From the picture, which doesn’t show the Range Rover, it seems that the Audi R8 was rear-ended by the BMW 6-Series, causing it to [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, ML450 HYBRID to debut at 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mercedes-Benz

At the 2009 LA Auto Show early next month, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will make its U.S. debut alongside the fuel-sipping ML450 HYBRID SUV, the first hybrid SUV from Mercedes-Benz.
We’re hoping Mercedes-Benz will offer some pricing details on the US-spec Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Earlier this week, it was announced that 563-hp SLS AMG will carry [...]

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Abu Dhabi gets Nissan GT-R police patrol car

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Nissan

We’ve seen BMW police cars, Lamborghini police cars and Ferrari police cars, but nothing had us prepared for a Nissan GT-R police car.
Abu Dhabi police has just unveiled their new 485-hp Nissan GT-R police car that will patrol the streets.
There are not many details available about the Nissan GT-R police car but we thought the [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to offer more surprises, convertible and Black Series on the way?

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

We reported last week that the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG may spawn a smaller sports car that will compete against the likes of the Porsche 911. According to a senior source that spoke with AutoCar, the car is already in planning.
“Mercedes’ management has been very supportive of AMG’s efforts in developing the SLS,” the senior [...]

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Report or Rumor: Hardcore Ferrari 599 GT0 coming to the Geneva in 2010

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari

We’ve been hearing rumors about a hardcore version of the 599 GTB Fiorano for some time now. According to Autogespot, the rumors may in fact be true. The publication reports that the car, known as the 599 GTO, will pay homage to the legendary 250 GTO of the 1960s.
Power is said to come from a [...]

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Dream in CGI: Audi R10 Concept by Bembli

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: Audi, Spy Shots/Renderings

The 2010 Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI was a direct answer to those looking for more from the Audi R8 supercar. Powered by a 5.2L V10 producing a total of 525-hp with a maximum torque of 391 lb-ft, the R8 5.2 V10 FSI goes from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds with a top speed [...]

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Report: Nissan GT-R SpecM still in the works

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: Nissan

We’ve been hearing about the Nissan GT-R SpecM for some time now. The car was rumored to debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show last month but instead we saw an upgraded 2011 Nissan GT-R with some minor enhancements. Nonetheless, Nissan says that the SpecM is still in the works.
The man behind the R34 M-Spec, [...]

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Aston Martin Rapide will be first Aston built outside of the UK

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Aston Martin, Industry News

The Aston Martin Rapide is the UK brand’s first four-seater since the 1961 Lagonda Rapide. It will also be the first model built outside its UK plant in the firm’s 95-year history. Aston has chosen Magna Steyr, a specialist car plant in Graz that produces models for BMW and Mercedes. Aston is preparing 240 workers at [...]

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Video: Ferrari CEO gets California stuck in gravel pit

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari, Videos

During a parade lap at the Italian automaker’s Ferrari World Final, CEO Luca di Montezemolo managed to get a new Ferrari California stuck in a gravel trap on the track in Valencia, Spain. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were on board waving to the crowd as Montezemolo randomly turned the steering wheel and ended [...]