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Can You Smell What The Rock is Cooking? Dwayne Johnson to Burn Rubber in F&F 5
News of a fifth Fast & Furious film have been around for quite some time, but now comes word that this next installment in the franchise will include Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. According to a report by Deadline.com, Johnson will star alongside F&F originals Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. In fact, it’s suggested that Johnson’s…
Subaru Merit Badges Let Owners Show Their Subie Pride
Subaru has just launched a fun new merit badge program that lets owners show off their brand loyalty and interests. The Subaru “badges of ownership” can be purchased online (and presumably at your local dealer) and can then be easily afixed to your Subaru. Numerous badges are offered with little logos for auto related things…
BMW 1 Series Lineup to Include Gran Turismo, MPV Models
We’ve heard a great deal about new 1 Series models from BMW lately, but according to a new report the German automaker has will launch even more variants of its compact model in the coming years. New to the list are a Gran Turismo model, as well an MPV. According to Automobile Magazine both models…
Lotus Europa Getting the Axe by Year’s End
Lotus will cease production of the slow-selling Europa model later this year. Designed as a more refined option to the Elise and Exige twins, the Europa was also based on the same chassis. Introduced in 2006, it essentially filled a slot in the Lotus lineup until the Evora was introduced, filling a spot for a…
2011 Honda Accord CrossTour to Get Improved Fuel Economy
When we reviewed Honda‘s new Accord Crosstour model, one of our few gripes was in the fuel economy department. Rated at 18/27 mpg (FWD), its not bad, but the lack of a six-speed transmission makes getting the most out of each gallon a bit hard. Honda appears to be ready to announce the addition of…
Jaguar F-Type Headed to Production, And its Not Alone
With Tata just having announced a return to profitability based on increased demand of its Jaguar Land Rover models, the company is now laying out an ambitious plan for the future. Included in that plan is the production of the Jaguar F-Type – a more driver focused model that will likely compete more readily with the…
MINI Minor City Car to Rival Smart Fortwo, Toyota iQ?
After introducing a new crossover at the top-end of its lineup, MINI now appears to be readying a new entry-level model – reportedly referred to as the MINI Minor by BMW officials. Designed as a true city car, the new minier MINI would be built to compete against the Smart Fortwo and Toyota iQ models…
Mercedes SLK200 Kompressor Naked to Debut at World Ducati Week
To help celebrate World Ducati Week, Mercedes will debut a new ‘Naked’ limited edition SLK200 Kompressor model during the festivities, which start June 20th in Rimini, Italy. The reason for Mercedes’ involvement is due to the close connection between the Mercedes AMG division and financing and insurance firm Gruppo Generali – which also just so…
Buick Regal Hatch and Wagon Likely Headed to North America: AWD Diesel Wagon Possible
With the launch of the Buick Regal comes word that the U.S. may get more than just the sedan. According to a report by Car & Driver there’s a strong possibility that we could get either the hatch or wagon, or both. Regal brand manager Jim Federico even admitted to C&D that Buick is currently…
Next-Gen BMW 6 Series to Get Turbo 6-Cylinder 640i Model, Plus AWD 650xi
The next-generation BMW 6 Series will be offered with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine as well as an all-wheel drive V8 model. According to a BMW employee posting on BimmerPost, the 2012 6 Series will initially be offered as a 650 model in both coupe and convertible form with production starting in early to mid 2011,…
Honda Says Brake Override Will be Standard in All Models by 2011
With increased pressure from Congress in the wake of Toyota’s recall crisis, Honda has announced it will include a brake override feature in all of its models by the end of 2011. “We are committed to applying Brake Priority Logic on 100 percent of Honda and Acura passenger vehicles produced for the North American market…
Saab in Talks With Other Automakers Over 9-2 Technology says CEO
Rumors have floated around about Saab‘s planned 9-2 MINI competitor, but now company CEO Victor Muller has confirmed the Swedish automaker is in talks with other manufacturers about the project. Muller told Bloomberg that Saab is looking to work with another automaker over technology to develop a new small car platform for the 9-2. It’s…
Volkswagen in Talks with Proton Over Possible Tie-Up
In the past few months Volkswagen has expanded to become an even larger global player, taking over Porsche and announcing a majority stake in Italdesign Giugiaro. Now Germany’s largest automaker may be looking to add yet another brand to its stable – Proton. The Malaysian automaker might not be all that familiar to audiences in…
Next Generation Civic Si Rumored to Get TSX 2.4-Liter
The 9th generation Honda Civic Si performance model may get a big update, moving from the current torque-less 2.0-liter to the 2.4-liter motor currently offered in the Acura TSX. News of this development comes via a source from the well-informed folks at Temple of Vtec, although even they aren’t confident in its credibility. The K24…
MINI Beachcomber Concept Likely to See Production
MINI appears ready to expand its product lineup some more with the addition of the Beachcomber. First shown at the Detroit Auto Show this year, the Beachcomber Concept rides on the Countryman’s new crossover platform and takes inspiration from the tiny Moke model, which the brand offered from 1964 to 1993. In an interview with…
Toyota FT-86 Delayed Until 2013
Those eagerly anticipating the launch of the FT-86 affordable sports car from Toyota will have to keep waiting. According to a report by Japan’s Best Car magazine, the concept has been delayed from an original production date of 2011 until 2013. Reasons for the delay include the possibility of a different design direction (why?), as…
Cadillac Will Get a New 7-Seater Crossover Based on GM’s Lambda Platform
General Motors will look to expand its luxury crossover offerings by introducing a 7-seater Cadillac crossover based on the company’s Lambda platform. GM already offers this platform in the rest of its brands with the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. The model was initially planned to arrive quite some time ago but GM’s…
Win a 2011 Scion tC by Playing Video Games
Scion has just launched a new online “virtual competition” that will see one competitor drive away in a shiny new 2011 tC. Titled “Unlock the tC Road Trip,” players will take road trips and customize their tC online with the top four finalists being flown to Los Angeles to compete in a real world…
NHTSA Ups Toyota’s Unintended Acceleration Death Toll to 89
Already overrun with legal issues relating to its unintended acceleration issues, Toyota‘s problems are about to get worse as the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just increased the number of deaths that may be related to the faulty pedal and floor mat recalls. A new NHTSA document now places the total number of…
Prius Alpha: The 7 Seat Prius MPV
Reports of a Prius MPV model aren’t new, but now comes word that the car will be call the Prius Alpha. Set to go on sale next March, the seven-seat Prius will ride on a stretched version of the current Prius platform that is almost a foot longer. The car was first previewed in the…
Nissan Leaf Electric Car Sold Out
According to Nissan/Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn the company has now sold all of the 13,000 Leaf models allocated for the U.S. market. “We think there is a big future for this car. I can already tell you that the production for 2010 is already sold out,” said Ghosn today during a meeting of the Detroit…
Next-Gen Infiniti G and M Rumored to Share Mercedes E-Class Platform
We’ll file this under hard to believe rumors for now, but according to one report the next generation Infiniti G and M models will share their underpinnings with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. According to Japan’s Best Car magazine, the move is part of broader cooperation between Mercedes parent company Daimler and Infiniti parent Renault – the…
Pro Drifter Tyler McQuarrie Continues to Makes Waves With His Lotus Racer in World Challenge
Professional drifter Tyler McQuarrie continues to bring a lot of attention to the World Challenge series in his Lotus Exige S race car. After topping the podium with the No. 19 LPL/DRS/Switcars/LCS/Dayco/M&T Lotus Exige S during its first race at Long Beach a few weeks back the car has since received some rewards weight and…
Brass Monkey Nissan GT-Rs: Up Close at Mosport
There has been surprisingly little news about the Brass Monkey Nissan GT-R race team competing in the World Challenge series – party because other than their introduction, the cars haven’t generated much excitement themselves. Sure the GT-R is an amazing sports car, even holding a Nürburgring record at one point, but so far the two…
