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Toyota FT-86: There’s Even an App for That
Fanboys have been waiting for its arrival almost as long as Christians have been waiting for the second coming and now, lovers of Toyota‘s FT-86 sports car have a new way of passing the time until it arrives. Proving that there really is an App for everything, Toyota has just launched the “FT-86 World Report”…
Mitsubishi Reveals MiVEC Engine With Start-Stop System
In JDM configuration, the new engine will be rated at 139 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 126.9 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 revs, enabling a roughly 12 percent gas mileage improvement on the Lancer and RVR.
Bentley Continental GT Painted Pink For Charity
The 575 hp, W12 powered beast, capable of acceleration from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, will have a portion of the proceeds from its sale, go to the foundation to help further breast cancer research and prevention.
Prodrive Prepares Hot Mini Countryman
Prodrive is synonymous with turning everyday family runabouts into championship winning rally cars. Most recently, they have competed with a Mini Countryman, which is faring quite well so far. Now Prodrive is turning its attention to making a special version of a Countryman for those who don’t have a race seat in the FIA Rally…
Land Rover Defender To Carry On Until 2017
Fans of the Land Rover Defender worried about the iconic off-roader’s impending demise should feel at ease, because the Defender has a long life ahead of it, with production scheduled until 2017. While a new, more civilized Defender, will bow in 2015, the current vehicle will remain in production until 2017, and possibly as long…
Tjin Edition Teases Wraptivo Honda Civic Si Ahead Of SEMA Debut
The guys over at Tjin Edition followed up the teaser of their two SEMA Ford projects with this rendering of their Honda Civic Sedan project from Gurnade Design Firm. This will be the fourth Honda Tjin Edition has built for SEMA and this time around, Tjin Edition teamed up with Wraptivo, Daley Visual, Gurnade, Rotiform,…
Alfa Romeo U.S. Launch Given Top Priority
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is making Alfa Romeo’s U.S. re-launch a top priority, calling it “the most difficult thing I have to do”. Alfa Romeo last sold cars in the U.S. in 1995, but the brand still has a strong image in the U.S., spurring Marchionne to focus efforts on North America. Alfa Romeo’s image…
Saab To Get $70 Million Lifeline From Private Equity Firm
U.S. private equity firm North Street Capital will give Saab a $70 million investment, including an equity stake worth $10 million and a $60 million loan to the ailing car maker. With Chinese-backed financing looking increasingly unlikely, the investment from North Street Capital, a firm run by auto enthusiast Alex Mascioli, will give Saab the…
Rolls-Royce Ghost Will Remain Brand’s Smallest Car
Since being launched, the Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan has attracted a new type of customer to the brand which tends to be younger and more in-tune with today’s technology.
Study Finds Parents Teach Teens Bad Driving Habits
Parents, if you want to set a good example for your teens while you’re teaching them how to drive, put down your cell phone. A new study out says that parents are prone to check their phones while teaching driving skills. This study, which was conducted by State Farm, surveyed 517 teens and their parents…
Brabus Announces CL500 And S500 4MATIC Ahead Of Essen Motor Show Debut
It appears that Brabus didn’t want to wait until the 2011 Essen Motor Show to release the details on their Mercedes-Benz CL500 and S500 4MATIC tuning programs. In fact, they decided to launch two new power kits for the 4.7L V8 twin-turbo engine, taking the stock 435-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to all new…
Kicherer Releases C63 T Supersport
Kicherer has pulled the cover off their Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wagon project, revealing their C63 T Supersport package that helps give the 6.2L V8 540-hp and 472 lb-ft of torque, impressive gains over the factory 457-hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.. The additional power comes courtesy of an ECU retune and stainless steel exhaust system….
Saab Administrator In Charge Of Bankruptcy Proceedings Wants Out
The administrator in charge of the Saab bankruptcy proceedings has told a Swedish court that the process must stop. “The money is not enough to continue the reorganization,”said Guy Lofalk in an interview with Reuters. “Now, an application [to terminate the reorganization] has been mailed. It should be on the court’s desk tomorrow.” Lofalk said…
ALPS Wheel Trackpad Concept Could Drastically Cut Down On Distracted Driving
Distracted driving isn’t just limited to texting and talking on your cell phone. Now, more than ever, there are so many things that can shift our attention from the road like GPS units and MP3 players. To cut down on all the potential distractions that surround you in your car, a company called ALPS has…
2012 Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus Edition Revealed [VIDEO]
Ferrari‘s collaboration with Neiman Marcus has come to fruition with a special edition FF for the Christmas Book. The Neiman Marcus exclusive edition of the 2012 Ferrari FF features a unique exterior color of Grigio Caldo. Along with a numbered interior plaque for each car, the Ferrari FF also gets a matching luggage set to…
Chrysler 300C Wagon Axed From European Market
There was a time, not so long ago, when Chrysler sold a big wagon on our shores, and called it the Dodge Magnum. However, due to a fall in demand, this model was axed in the North American line-up. But in Europe, the wagon lived on, albeit with a different nose and badge. It was…
Cadillac XTS World Premiere Planned for LA Auto Show
Cadillac has confirmed it will debut its new flagship luxury sedan, the XTS, at the LA Auto Show on November 16th. While details of the powertrain have been kept secret, we do know it will be the first production model to make use of the brand’s new CUE telematics system. Using an 8-inch of optional…
Nissan Launches The Nissan Global App For iPad
Nissan is coming to your iPad with its new Nissan Global app. Available for free download now, the Nissan Global app puts a wealth of news and information right at your fingertips. You’ll get the latest on Nissan from around the world, as well as the company’s history and info about its advanced technologies. In the…
Patrick Dempsey to Auction Le Mans Racing Suit to Support Dan Wheldon’s Family
More than just one of the stars of TV’s Grey’s Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey is also an accomplished race car driver, who knows all too well the dangers of motorsports. With this weekend’s tragic accident at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, claiming the life of Dan Wheldon, Dempsey is joining a growing number in the tight…
Lexus CX300h Hybrid Crossover Under Consideration, Based on CT200h
Lexus is looking to expand its lineup with the addition of an all-new model based on the CT200h hybrid hatchback. This news coincides with past reports that the automaker is looking to offer a compact crossover below the RX, possibly called the CX300h. As the name suggests, like the CT, the CX would be a…
Buick Verano Hybrid Due Out in 2015
With the new Verano compact luxury sedan on sale this year, Buick will look to expand its offerings in a green direction with a hybrid version. The news comes via a list of suppliers printed by Automotive News, detailing all of the companies and parts involved in the current Verano. According to the published data…
Maserati Cinqueporte Tipped as Name of Kubang SUV Concept
Maserati‘s Porsche Cayenne fighter will reportedly get a more appropriate name when it heads to production, with the Italian automaker reportedly filing papers with the Italian patent office to use the badge, “Cinqueporte” on its new SUV. With the concept called the Kubang, Cinqueporte, meaning “five doors”, is a rather obvious choice and works with…
Chevy Mulling Sub-Compact Crossover, Buick Version on its Way
Tentatively named Encore, Buick is expected to get an innovative sub-compact crossover in the near future, but will Chevy get a version as well? That’s the question product planners at GM continue to debate, Currently Chevy offers both the Traverse and smaller Equinox crossovers, although since the introduction of cars like the Nissan Juke, it’s…
US Auto Sales Rise As Import Price Gap Increases Thanks To Rising Yen
As the Yen continues its march against the dollar, Japanese manufacturers are less likely to offer incentives to move metal off dealer lots; in fact average industry wide spending on incentives fell some 9.6 percent through September, down to $2,498 per vehicle.
