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Volkswagen Amarok Reportedly Headed to North America
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Volkswagen will launch its Amarok pickup truck in North America as the brand searches out new ways to expand its product offering on this side of the Atlantic. According to a report by Car & Driver the Amarok will eventually wind-up on our shores, although it’s not expected to make the jump any time soon….
Misha Designs GTM Porsche Turbo Aero Kit Delivers Gemballa-Like Style
Misha Designs has mostly specialized in Porsche spoilers in the past but we’re guessing given the fairly decent success they’ve had with their Mercedes-Benz SL project, the company decided to dabble in producing a full kit for the Porsche 997. Well, we’re finding the result a little less than stellar, but part of it might…
Expression Motorsport Goes Wide On Mercedes CL65 AMG
Now that Mercedes-Benz has released full details on the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG, we aren’t surprised that companies are quick to announce products for the pre-facelifted version. Expression Motorsport has conjured up a very clean widebody kit for the CL65 AMG, one that surprisingly flows with the stock body without being too gaudy. One…
Hartge Tunes BMW Z4 With Elegance and Speed
We’ll be the first ones to say that the current BMW Z4 is by far the sportiest and nicest looking Z4 BMW has produced. Long time BMW tuner Hartge has entered the fray tuning the inside, outside and performance of the new Z4. At the top of the list is an ECU upgrade for the…
TechArt Power Kit For Porsche Panamera Turbo Delivers Added Boost at the Push of a Button
Ah the luxury of having a Panamera Turbo. How about having the ability to increase horsepower output by close to 80 at the push of a button? TechArt, famed Porsche tuner, has done just that for the new luxury sedan with their Power Kit. The Power Kit is labeled as TA 070/T1 and empowers the…
3D Design Restyles 2011 BMW 5-Series
Hot on the heels of Hamann’s Tuning Kit for the new BMW 5-Series, Japanese BMW-specialty tuner 3D Design has released its version of a body kit for the new F10 5-Series. And similar to Hamann’s offering, 3D Design kept it subtle and simple, accenting the natural body lines without going overboard. Truly luxurious with a…
JE Design Goes Widebody On Audi Q7 S-Line
What’s that you say? You’re tired of news about modified versions of the BMW X6? Well we have a treat in store for you! JE Design has transformed the Audi Q7 to a menacing SUV that could possibly rival BMW’s X6 in the looks department. But even with a 20 percent increase in horsepower (from…
MTM Reveals First Audi RS5 Tuning Package
Famed German tuners MTM have gotten their hands on the new Audi RS5 and immediately began to make upgrades. Finding the factory speed limiter an inconvenience, MTM has been able to retun the RS5 to hit a blistering 188 mph on the top end. How functional is that for us Americans? Well, probably not much…
Fiat 500, Nissan Quest, Among 20 World Debuts At 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
The Fiat 500 hot hatch and Nissan Quest minivan are among the 20 world debuts expected to bow at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show this November. Having traditionally lived in the shadow of Detroit’s International Auto Show, the lineup for this years event appears to be expanding, even though only two of the 20…
Porsche GT3 Piloted By Jeff Swart Makes Epic Run Up Pikes Peak
Porsche aficionado Jeff Zwart has done much to publicize his efforts at Pikes Peak with his 911 GT3, but really, what more do you need than a professional quality video to tell you what Zwart and the 911 are all about? Hustling the 911 up Pikes Peak’s 12.42 mile hill took Zwart 11:31.095 with an average speed…
Porsche Cayman ClubSport Rumored for LA Auto Show Debut
Porsche‘s hard-core Cayman ClubSport (CS for short) is rumored to debut at the LA Auto Show in December. Inspired by the Boxster Spyder, the Cayman CS is expected to use a version of that car’s direct-injection 3.4-liter flat-six to make at least 330-hp. Along with a lower curb weight (The Boxster Spyder weighs 176-lbs less…
Porsche Panamera Already a Sales Success With 25,000 Units Made in Just 10 Months
Designed not only to deliver 911-like driving dynamics in a 4-door package, but also to make Porsche execs rich richer, the new Panamera is doing just that. The German sports car maker has just announced that after just 10 months it has already build 25,000 Panamera models at its factory in Leipzig. The 25,000th vehicle…
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Goes Chrome in Support of Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
The Mercedes SLS AMG is a stunning looking machine, and a serious performer. Better yet is the FIA regulation GT3 model, which debuted at the New York Auto Show earlier this year. Up until now we’ve only seen this vehicle in a pristine racing white, but now Mercedes has rolled out an all-chrome version of…
BMW Banned from Calling Electric Vehicles “CO2 Free” in Europe
BMW will not be allowed to market electric cars like the ActiveE concept in Europe as emissions free, after a ruling by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA). The news comes despite the fact that operating the fully-electric ActiveE produces no emissions. According to EASA the ActiveE is not a zero emissions vehicle as is…
Audi A7 Sportback S-Line Makes Us Really Glad It’s Coming To North America
The Audi A7 Sportback is a pretty cool looking car, that has something in common with most of the Audi lineup; they all look even better with the S-Line bodykit. Two levels of S-Line goodies will be available. The first packaging, featuring split 5-spoke 19×9″ wheels and a lower suspension, should be enough for most…
Audi Design Chief Says Brand Will Never Do Retro Styling
Audi‘s design chief Stefan Sielaff told Autocar magazine that Audi will never do a retro design, for fear of becoming locked into an increasingly stale aesthetic. In an interview with Autocar about the upcoming A7 sedan, Sielaff commented that”…doing retro is a dangerous game, because you will always have the problem that as soon as…
First Generation Mercedes-Benz CLS Production Ends
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is one of the decade’s most influential vehicles, responsible for setting in motion the “four door coupe” trend that’s gripping luxury car makers everywhere. The CLS itself ended up selling 170,000 units, cementing its status as a success for the three pointed star. As Mercedes prepares to roll out the second generation…
Widebody Lumma BMW 760Li Teased With Possible Windows Mobile Connection
Shaston, a Switzerland-based international distributor of Windows Mobile devices, just sent us these photos of a BMW 760Li Individual, modified with parts from well-known BMW-tuner Lumma. They didn’t give us a ton of details, but thankfully we’re equipped with a pair of eyeballs to make some observations of our own. Lumma’s products are beginning to…
2011 BMW M3 Spotted In Dakar Yellow
Much like Jack Baruth’s Lime Green Audi S5, this BMW M3 is painted in a one-off manner, although whoever ordered the car didn’t reach as far back as Jack’s 1970’s era lime green. The M3 is painted in Dakar Yellow, a hue available on the late 1990’s M3 and M Coupe models. Costing an extra…
Breaking: Porsche 918 Spyder Approved For Production
Porsche has green-lit their hybrid supercar concept, the 918 Spyder, for production. The 918 Spyder, able to get 78 mpg while hitting 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, is expected to cost $630,000 by the time it hits the streets. We wonder if the much hyped $7,500 tax credit will apply, but when you’re this deep…
2011-2012 BMW 5 Series, 5 Series GT Models Get Recalled For Faulty Fuel Tank Sensors
BMW is recalling 6,080 5-Series and 5-Series GT models for a malfunctioning fuel tank sensor. The vehicles manufactured between January 12 and July 1, 2010 are prone to the problem, which can wedge itself against the fuel tank and cause an incorrect reading. Drivers could conceivably run out of gas at the side of the road, and…
Porsche Panamera Race Car Victorious in First Outing
Several weeks back we reported on the very first Porsche Panamera race car, built by N.Technology. Now the team has unveiled the completed Panamera S touring car, ready to compete in the Italian Supercars series. Making 450-hp from its naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine and weighing 2,900 lbs, the N.Technology car driven by Fabrizio Giovanardi…
Audi A7 Sportback Unveiled Ahead of Paris Auto Show Debut: V6 Engines Only
With its official unveiling set for the Paris Auto Show this Fall, Audi has decided to unwrap its latest model, the A7 Sportback, well ahead of schedule. Designed to compete against the likes of the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes CLS and BMW 5 Series GT, this 5-door has 18.89 cubic feet of cargo room in the…
Report: Mercedes-Benz To Surpass Lexus As America’s Favorite Luxury Car
After enduring a decade of domination by Japanese upstart Lexus, Mercedes-Benz may be on their way to clinching the title of top luxury car brand in America after a series of setbacks has left the Lexus brand damaged in the eyes of consumers. Lexus has had no less than four recalls in the first seven…
