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2012 Mercedes SLK Revealed in Leaked Promo Video
The 2012 Mercedes SLK has been revealed online thanks to a leaked video that shows the new luxury convertible from every angle. Looking very much like the baby SL we expected it too, the 2012 SLK gets a more flat-fronted nose and many design cues from the new line of Mercedes products. The SLK will…
Porsche to Unveil ‘Spectacular’ Model at Detroit Auto Show
For the first time in four years Porsche will exhibit at the Detroit Auto Show, with a debut that is certain to reassert its presence. According to Hans-Gerd Bode, a spokesman for the German sports car maker, the vehicle will be “spectacular,” but, “You’ll have to wait and be surprised” he said. The last time…
BMW 1 Series M Coupe Likely to Get GTS/CSL Version; Cabriolet Also Planned
With the official reveal of the 1 Series M Coupe just over a week away, BMW is already considering more versions of the small sports car to meet demand. Initially BMW’s plan for the 1M Coupe was to limit production to just 2,700 units, but later reports have indicated the German automaker will build as…
Infiniti IPL Performance Models Could Get AMG Power, Flaunt It
The recent tie-up between Mercedes parent company Daimler and Nissan/Renault has resulted in numerous proposed vehicle partnerships, with the latest being in the high-performance arena. According to one report, sources inside Nissan have indicated that its Infiniti luxury line could use AMG engines in their special lineup of IPL (Infiniti Performance Line) models. Infiniti first…
Honda CR-Z Turbo Model in the Works
Honda‘s CR-Z Hybrid R SEMA show car may be more than just a wild concept after all. According to a new report, Honda will look to offer a non-hybrid version of the car, that will instead get extra motivation via a turbocharger. The CR-Z Hybrid R concept actually includes both technologies, helping to deliver 200-hp…
2011 Chrysler 300 Fully Revealed Ahead of Detroit Auto Show Debut
Scheduled to debut a full month away at the Detroit Auto Show, the folks at Chrysler were obviously too proud of their redesigned flagship sedan to wait. We’ve already been teased with several close-ups of the redesigned Chrysler 300, but now we have the full vehicle to show you. Looking more polished, but just as…
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Get More Power
Hyundai shocked the world when it first announced it would build the rear-drive 300-hp Genesis Coupe, and now it appears the automaker is looking to add more oomph to its sports coupe lineup. Since the Genesis Coupe debuted back in 2008, the horsepower wars have raged on with cars like the Ford Mustang going from…
Camaro Z28 Confirmed as 2012 Model, Again
Chances are that if you’ve ever heard of the Camaro Z28 you already know that it is set to launch next year as a 2012 model. Numerous spy photos of the car have been taken and rumors have slipped out, the latest being reported confirmation from two sources inside GM that the Z28 will get…
BMW to Advertise During Super Bowl XLV
With the news today by rival Audi that it will once again advertise during the superbowl, BMW has announced it will return to the sporting advertising event, buying a spot for the first time in a decade. BMW’s reason for returning to the high-profile event is reportedly due to an eagerness to promote a long…
Watch the Chevrolet Volt Get Assembled [Video]
Earlier this week General Motors announced the official start of production of its revolutionary Chevrolet Volt. With an official kick-off of at the Hamtramck assembly plant where the car is built, GM has now released a video of the full assembly process to feed your inner car-geek. In case you haven’t been paying attention, the…
Back-Up Cameras Could be Mandatory by 2014
Back-up cameras could become mandatory safety equipment by 2014 if proposed new legislation is put into law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has brought forward the issue, stating that by its estimates the use of such rear view cameras would help significantly reduce the 292 fatalities and 18,000 injuries caused each year by…
Conan O’Brien Giving Away 20 Pine Tree Air Fresheners, Complete With Chevy Cruze
A while back reports circulated that General Motors bight be pairing up with Oprah for another car giveaway. That never materialize, with Oprah instead opting to team up with Volkswagen, but now another TV host is doing their part to get you behind the wheel of a car for free. General Motors and Conan O’Brien…
Hyundai Pokes Fun at the Competition With ‘Save the Asterisks’ Ad
Hyundai has launched its own ‘viral video’ taking a shot at competitors like Ford and Chevy, while promoting its new 2011 Elantra. The ‘Safe the Asterisks’ internet ad is drawing attention to the fact that while Ford does offer a high-mileage 40-mpg highway Fiesta SFE and Chevy has a special 42-mpg highway Cruze Eco, the…
GT2 RS Gets Flogged in New Porsche UK Promo Video
You have to love the Brits! Porsche UK has just released a brief promo video for the new GT2 RS that’s both entertaining and educational, showing the fastest Porsche ever built being flogged on both the Porsche Experience Center and the Silverstone Grand Prix race track. With a total of 620-hp from its twin-turbo flat-six…
2012 Nissan GT-R Gets Official 2.9 Second 0-60 MPH Time
After tremendous buildup, including plenty of leaked details, Nissan officially revealed the new 2012 GT-R at the LA Auto Show recently. Full details were released about improved aerodynamics, lighter wheels and even a significant boost in engine output to 530-hp, but there was one thing missing: a 0-60 mph time. Increasingly, with ultra high-performance cars…
Shelby GT500 Blows Up on the Dyno [Video]
What happens when you mix a 550-hp Shelby GT500 and push 24 lbs of boost though it to make 800-hp? Well, if you’re unlucky, it explodes in a fiery mess. At least that’s what happened to the owner of this car. There’s little information about the explosion floating around, but you don’t want to miss…
Copenhagen Zoo ‘Snakes on a Bus’ Marketing Campaign Crushes the Competition
If you’ve had it with mother f#cking snakes on a mother f#cking plane, then how about a bus? Got your attention? That is, after all, the whole purpose of a genius marketing campaign by the Copenhagen Zoo. Created by the marketing agency Bates Y&R, the team combined massive high-resolution photos of a city bus with…
Buick Verano Details Leaked: 2.4L 4-Cylinder Standard, Priced from $20,900
Buick has already announced that it will bring to market a new compact model in the near future, riding on the same platform as the Chevy Cruze and going by the name Verano. Little else has been revealed about the car – until now. According to a leaked dealer survey, the Verano will be offered…
Hertz Now Renting Lotus Evora, but Only in Italy
Looking to perhaps grow the Lotus name in the land of exotics, Lotus has just announced a deal with Hertz Italiana S.p.A. to offer the new coupe for rent in Italy. “I am delighted that Lotus has renewed this agreement with Hertz and we’ve been given the opportunity to make our stunning world class sports…
Lamborghini LP560-4 Bicolore Special Edition to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Lamborghini will look to introduce a new special edition version of its popular Gallardo model in the near future. According to Top Speed, the car, dubbed Bicolore, will take after the previous generation Gallardo SE model. Back in 2005, Lamborghini announced the special edition Gallardo SE, making just 250 versions of the car with a…
Top Gear USA Episode Two Sees Drastic Drop in Ratings
Let’s face it, Top Gear USA was never destined to be the hit that the original U.K version is. Why? No Jeremy Clarkson and no dry British humor with an equally entertaining accent. Still, the team at Top Gear USA is off to a rough start. After the initial episode drew just under 2 million…
Feds Delay on 62-MPG CAFE Rules for 2025
With automakers currently struggling to meet the 35-mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards set in place for 2016, the thought of a 62-mpg CAFE number for 2025 is unimaginable by many. That 62-mpg number, the result of a proposed 3 to 6 percent increase in fleet fuel economy starting in 2017, has just been delayed….
Ford Denies Focus Coupe Rumors, But Wants to Hear from You
Contrary to recent reports, Ford is denying that a Focus Coupe is in the works, crushing any hopes for a concept car that was rumored to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Mark Schirmer of Ford’s communications department posted on the official Ford Focus Facebook page that, “I can tell you right now…
Ferrari 458 Challenge World Premier at Bologna Motor Show
Announced several months ago, Ferrari has finally given its 458 Challenge track car its official world premiere at the Bologna Motor Show. According to Ferrari, the new 458 Challenge weighs significantly less than the production model, although specific numbers have not been given. In addition, this race car gets aluminum bushings, stiffer springs that lower…
