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Aston Martin Teases One-77 In Upcoming Test Drive Unlimited 2 Video Game
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The Test Drive video game/driving simulator series is quite possibly one of the oldest out there. Yes, long before Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsport even existed; hell long before the original Playstation or Xbox were out there was Test Drive. It may not carry the same prestige as our console counterparts, but Test Drive Unlimited…
Audi Sells 2 Million Vehicles In The United States
Audi has sold its 2 millionth vehicle in the United States, an A3 TDI, to a first time buyer. The vehicle, sold by Keyes Audi in Van Nuys, California, was sold nearly 40 years after Audi first began selling cars in the United States. Audi has managed to weather an unintended acceleration scandal similar to…
Cultural Icon DJ Pauly D Seen Shopping For Lamborginis In Las Vegas
Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, of MTV’s Jersey Shore reality show was spotted shopping for, what else, Lamborghinis in Las Vegas by celebrity gossip outlet TMZ. Normally, Lamborghinis attract the “hairy chested, gold chain wearing” stereotype, but the immaculately waxed and tanned Pauly D has none to speak of. Despite his grooming habits, Pauly D…
Citroen DS9 To Be Put Into Production
Citroen has a serious problem with large sedans. Their C6, while gorgeous and a not entirely bad car, is selling slowly in the United Kingdom and other markets – and did we mention depreciation? A $58,000 C6 is between $16,000 and $20,000 after only four years! This sends a pretty clear message that big Citroens…
Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS Gets Explained, Driven Up The Hill At Goodwood (Video Inside)
We’re sure that many of you lust after the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS, but chances are unless you’ve placed your order already, you’ll never get behind the wheel of one. At the very least, Porsche has made a video that gives you a thorough walk-around of their new sports car, dubbed the fastest street…
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Chinese, U.S. Consumers Have “Bottomless” Appetite For German Luxury Cars
Consumers in China and the United States are fueling the fortunes of German luxury car makers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. Buyers in both countries are going wild for the re-designed Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A8. “The Chinese appetite for German nameplates is absolutely bottomless,” Sascha Gommel, a Frankfurt-based analyst with Commerzbank…
VW’s Martin Winterkorn Plans To Triple U.S. Market Share By 2018 With New Jetta, EVs
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is launching an ambitious plan to triple market share in the U.S. by 2018, with an electric vehicle and an all-new range of products designed with the U.S. market in mind at the forefront. An electric car based on the Golf or the new Up city cars will by sold by…
Top Gear Host James May Awarded Honorary Doctorate
James May, one third of the popular BBC show “Top Gear” and the presenter known as “Captain Slow”, was awarded an honorary doctorate at his alma matter of Lancaster University. May, who graduated with a degree in music, took a somewhat different path, despite being a passionate musician. Stints at major car magazines, the Channel…
No Range Rover Diesel For North America
In a move that’s hardly shocking to North Americans, Range Rover insiders told Autocar that the all-new TDV8 diesel engine will not be offered in North America. While the new TDV8 offers significant gains in emissions and fuel consumption over the previous diesel unit, it still fails to meet U.S. emissions standards, which are in…
Abarth 500, Abarth Coupe Set to Join U.S. Fiat Lineup
While there’s a lot of excitement building surrounding the return of Fiat to the U.S. and the launch of the Fiat 500, enthusiasts, auto journalists and car snobs alike have been patiently awaiting word that the Italian automaker will also roll out a line of Abarth branded models. Finally, we can confirm that we won’t…
Audi Q1 Likely, Q3 Could See U.S. Shores
It’s not news that Audi built the A1 to compete directly with the MINI Cooper, or that BMW is upping the ante with a little extra competition in the form of a new front-drive 1 Series hatchback (for Europe only). But now it appears as though the two German rivals will take their small car…
Lamborghini Planning Entry-Level V8 Model, SUV
Lamborghini is considering a significant product expansion with sources indicating a new entry-level V8-powered model is on the way, as well as an SUV. As the Gallardo has become increasingly powerful, and expensive, Lamborghini may look to appeal to a wider group of customers with a V8-powered sports car. This move seems part of a…
MINI to Announce WRC Entry This Week
Rumors that MINI will enter the World Rally Championship have been swirling for almost a year now, but that could all end later this week. According to the most recent reports, MINI will confirm its intentions to join the WRC series later this week with renowned British racing firm Prodrive set to take over operations…
Wald Refreshes Black Bison Styling Kit For Facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class
While Lorinser and Carlsson are staple brands for Mercedes-Benz tuning, Wald is hardly overlooked among luxury enthusiasts. The Japanese body kit specialists have revamped their Black Bison Styling Edition kit for the recently facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 chassis and it’s looking stellar. It’s not exactly something brilliantly new, but it’s arguably the best looking kit…
Volvo Owners Aims For 3 Million Miles In 1966 Volvo P1800
The Guinness Book of Records holder for most miles driven by a single owner in a passenger car is setting his sights on passing 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo P1800 as he approaches his 70th birthday. Irv Gordon, a retired science teacher from New York state, broke the record in 1998 by driving 1.69 million…
BMW X6 is Not-So-Pretty in Pink
There have been a lot of interesting aftermarket BMW X6 creations floating around lately. Like the super-speedy G-Power Typhoon RS. Not to mention the ArmorTech Coupe conversion. But this one – all the way from Romaina – has to take the cake. In a move that would make Barbie squeal with girlish glee, the Mary…
Ferrari 458 Italia Goes Up In Flames In Paris
Perhaps its divine punishment for that awful, gaudy Polo shirt, but some poor shmuck’s Ferrari 458 Italia went up in flames in Paris earlier this month. Luckily, a passer-by happened to have a fire extinguisher on hand, but that didn’t stop his left rear fender from getting a little charred. We’re not sure how this…
Lotus Esprit Teased Again for Paris Auto Show Debut, And There’s More?
With 73 days until Lotus unveils it’s “New Era” at the Paris Auto Show, the British sports car maker has once again teased us with a possible successor to the iconic Esprit. In a press release that looks back at the year 1975, Lotus recalls the movie Jaws, the birth of David Beckham and…. the…
BMW X4 Being Considered After Surprising Success of X6
BMW‘s lineup of X-badged crossovers and SUVs may soon include one more model, as company execs are reported to be considering building the X4. As AutoCar confirms, BMW won’t deny plans for an X4, which now seems all the more likely after seeing the more conservative direction BMW has taken with the second-generation X3. The…
VW’s U.S. Sales Goals in Jeopardy After Jacoby’s Departure
Volkswagen‘s plan to triple its U.S. sales by 2018 and return to profitability after 8 consecutive years of losses may need to be revised suggests a new report by Automotive News. VW’s already lofty goals may now have become further out of reach with the recent news that the head of U.S. operations, Stefan Jacoby,…
Mercedes Planning 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
When Mercedes introduced its 7-speed transmission, the German automaker launched a new era of multi-geared auto-boxes with all other luxury automakers taking part in a bid to offer increased performance and fuel economy. Lexus responded with an 8-speed automatic transmission, Infiniti developed a 7-speed box and both BMW and Audi now have 8-speed units as…
2011 Mercedes CL-Class Gets ‘Corrective Braking’ to Keep You on Track
Mercedes continues to roll out new safety features for its luxurious cars, the latest being for the updated 2011 CL-Class models. The latest innovations include Active Lane Keeping Assist (a similar system is found on the 2011 Infiniti M), as well as Active Blind Spot Assist. The first, Active Lane Keeping Assist works much like…
Mercedes Gran Turismo 5 Contest Will Put 100 Top Virtual Drivers in the SLS Supercar
Has anyone ever told you that playing video games would get you nowhere? What do they known. Gran Turismo 5 is by far the most heavily anticipated driving simulator in the history of video games. So anticipated in fact that many passionate enthusiasts have lost interest with the constant changing of release dates. But nonetheless,…
Corvette-Based Zagato Perana Z-One Coming To The U.S. with Concorso Italiano Debut
If you’ve never heard of Zagato’s Perana Z-One (what a mouthful), it’s OK, we understand. The original intention of Zagato for the Perana Z-One was for it to be strictly sold in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Based on a Chevrolet Corvette chassis, the Perana Z-One has garnered enough attention that Zagato has decided…
