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2012 BMW 3-Series M Sport, Exclusive Edition Revealed
BMW has unveiled a new M Sport tuning package for the 2012 3-Series alongside a special European Exclusive Edition package available for either the coupe or convertible. The Exclusive Edition package keeps the classy styling the 3-Series intact, but adds 18-inch V-spoke wheels painted in Space Grey. In addition, customers will be treated to an…
Dacia Duster Pikes Peak No Limit Action Photos [Car Porn]
Three time French ice racing champ Jean-Philippe Dayraut has accomplished a lot in his career, but he’s always wanted to race, and win, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. He accomplished one of the two last week, and despite plenty of enthusiasm, finished just third in on what is recognized as the most challenging…
MINI John Cooper Works Coupes Take on the Nurburgring [Video]
Mission accomplished. After the official reveal of the MINI Cooper Coupe, the fun British brand wanted to show off its reliability and performance through two John Cooper Works Coupes campaigning at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Both vehicles passed with flying colors, running strong throughout the 24 hour race and crossing the finish line after…
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Gets Green Light for Limited Production
When Aston Martin first unvieled the V12 Zagato coupe at the recent Villa d’Este concours event, the British exotic car manufacturer said this is just to celebrate the relationship between them and coachbuilder Zagato. They went onto say that just a racing version will be produced to take part in numerous endurance racing events this…
2012 BMW 6 Series M-Sport Package, Diesel and xDrive Versions Announced
BMW is expanding its offerings on the new 6-Series Coupe and Convertible by adding the ever-popular M-Sport package, a diesel option, and for the first time in the 6-Series model’s history, an xDrive all-wheel-drive variant. The 640d Coupe and Convertible models will be powered by a 3.0L straight-six with 313-hp and a whopping 464 ft-lbs…
Kim Kardashian’s Extravagant Wedding To Provide A Fleet Of Rolls-Royces, Maybachs
Kim Kardashian’s star-studded wedding will feature a fleet of white Rolls-Royce Phantom and Maybach 62 limousines, as befitting a celebrity wedding. The Kardashians worked out a deal with Platinum Motorsports (which customizes vehicles for athletes and celebrities like David Beckham) to provide this sterling example of conspicuous consumption, which the company said was not…
Saab 9-5 Sport Combi US-Specs Leaked
Swedish car firm Saab has been in the news much more than even they would have liked to in recent months, mostly because the company seems to be on the verge of bankruptcy on a weekly basis. But while its CEO Victor Muller is looking for the money train to keep the company on track,…
2012 Range Rover Evoque Gets 28-MPG, Priced from $43,995
Those who have been waiting to park the stylish new Range Rover Evoque on their driveway would be pleased to know that they won’t have to wait too long now. The vehicle will go on sale in just a few months time, but Land Rover has just announced US-pricing for this model, which starts at…
2012 BMW 5 Series Gets Standard 4-Cylinder Engine
BMW has already announced it would bring back 4-cylinder engines to North America, and the German automaker is doing it in a big way, replacing the standard inline-six with a new turbocharged 4-banger across its lineup. The latest vehicle to receive the “upgrade” is the 5 Series. Starting for the 2012 model year, the 528i…
Lamborghini Murcielago SV vs. Squirrel [Video]
Held once a year the the AutoClub Speedway outside LA, the Ultimate Lamborghini Experience promises an adrenaline-filled day at the track. Just ask the local wildlife. The roar of a Murcielago LP670 SV’s 670-hp V12 engine can send a squirrel running. Unfortunately for this little rodent, he’s running right into the path of the exotic…
Ferrari Sound iPhone App is the Best $1.99 You’ll Ever Spend
Just one more reason why the iPhone is awesome – it doubles as a Ferrari. There’s a new app in town that turns your iPhone into a virtual Ferrari, complete with all the sounds and sights that come along with driving one. The official Ferrari app gives you the opportunity to “drive” your dream Ferrari….
Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Collector’s Edition Gets Extra Cars, Clarkson Commentary
Now that we’ve all had some time to settle in on the disappoint that was Gran Turismo 5, virtual racers can look forward to the upcoming release of the Xbox 360 flagship driving simulator, Forza Motorsport 4. On October 11th, gamers from all around the world will be able to experience the next installment of…
Audi Quattro Coupe Production Decision Coming Soon
Will the world get a 3,000 lb AWD turbocharged 5-cylinder Audi? Perhaps, says Quattro GmbH chief Stephan Reil, commenting that the official decision on the Quattro Coupe Concept‘s future is due well before year’s end. In fact, Audi execs will either green-light or axe the project before the Frankfurt Auto Show this September. If the…
Porsche LMP1 Entry Could be a Hybrid Admits Motorsports Boss
When Porsche returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in search of its 17th overall victory in 2014 the famed German sports car maker could rely on hybrid power to do so admits motorsports boss Hartmut Kristen. Commenting in a release issued by Porsche on its return to the top-tier of sports car racing…
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L’Or Blanc: Made of Porcelain, Much Faster Than a Tea Pot
As if Bugatti’s Veyron Grand Sport wasn’t extravagant or unique enough, the ultra-exotic auto manufacturer has unveiled a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle dubbed the L’Or Blanc. In collaboration with Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, this Veyron Grand Sport features porcelain on its body and in its cabin. Stop rubbing your eyes, the most unusual material imaginable that can be…
Jon Sibal Unleashes Micro Car Renders for Fun
Jon Sibal is one of the premier automotive digital artists out there, and from time to time he likes to have a little bit of fun with Photoshop making some awesome micro car renders. This time around, Sibal stuck to a theme of Rauh Welt-built cars. Rauh Welt Begriff, RWB, is a Porsche tuner located…
Goodwood Erects 91.9-Foot Tall Sculpture To Commemorate Jaguar E-Type
In commemoration of the Jaguar E-type’s 50th anniversary, a 91.9-foot tall sculpture has taken center stage for this years Goodwood Festival of Speed. This gigantic steel structure constitutes nearly half a kilometer of steel pipes, which were originally intended for use as a gas pipeline. The material for this structure was donated by Tata Steel,…
Fiat Bets Big On Texas, Opens 10 Dealers In The Lone Star State
Everything’s big in Texas, so the saying goes. Unless Fiat has something to say about it: out of 70 existing Fiat dealers, 10 of them are opening up in Texas—the second-highest amount of dealerships, behind California, and tied with New York and Florida. Texas may seem like a strange state to sell small cars, considering…
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Debuts At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed [Car Porn]
The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 will make its first official public appearance at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from June 30th to July 3rd. The GT3 will differ from the MP4-12C through aerodynamic performance upgrades including a front radiator, which increases the maximum ambient temperature at which the car can run. Other upgrades include a new…
Bespoke Ferrari Car Key Sparkles With Diamonds And Gold
It’s not good enough to drive the flashy car – you need the keys to go along with it. And if you’re all about the bling, Ferrari now offers car keys studded with precious metals and gemstones to make you shine. The Bespoke Ferrari Car Key was created by S.P.Green & Co, features 1160 diamonds…
Porsche Celebrates Race-Bred Innovation At Goodwood Festival
Because this year’s Goodwood Festival also marks 60 years of Porsche in the United Kingdom, there will also be a variety of street versions on display including an early 911 and an example of it’s intended successor, the 928
JFK Jr.’s Used Saab On eBay For $100,000
A used car dealer in New Jersey is trying to make a profit off of John F. Kennedy Jr.’s Saab 900 by selling it for $100,000 on eBay. For those of you that think the price is fitting, a 1994 Saab 900 in excellent condition and low miles typically would sell for about $4,700 on…
BMW Puts Six-Cylinder In U.S Spec 6-Series
BMW has confirmed that the U.S 6-series 640i, will receive a six-cylinder. The 6-series in the U.S, the 650i, has traditionally received an eight cylinder. This exciting new 640i will receive a 320-hp version of BMW’s single-turbo inline-six engine. The 640i will be offered only in rear-wheel drive but the 650i will get an all-wheel…
Porsche Announces Return to LMP1 Class at Le Mans in 2014 [Video]
Porsche has more overall wins than any other automaker at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the German automaker plans to add one more victory to its list in 2014. That’s the year Porsche has announced it will re-enter the series in the top-tier LMP1 class, with a new factory-backed prototype race car. “Motorsport…
