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2012 BMW M5 Spy Photos Confirm Twin-Turbo V8
New spy photos taken by the folks at 5Post.com reveal for the first time the rumored twin-turbo V8 that will power the next-generation (F10) BMW M5. The photos were taken at the Nürburgring after a testing session. Believed to be the same twin-scroll twin-turbo 4.4-liter unit found in the X5 M and X6 M, it…
2011 Subaru WRX STI Launches With “Get More Gs” Ad Campaign [video]
After spending a lot of time focusing on its mainstream models like the Legacy and Forrester, Subaru is ready to put the spotlight back on its high performance models. For 2011, Subaru has released an updated WRX STI model and while it doesn’t look all that new, there are a lot of updates – plus…
2011 Hyundai Elantra Interior: First Look
Several weeks ago Hyundai gave us a look at the all-new 2011 Elantra when it unveiled the new car in South Korea badges as the Avante sedan. But when it debuted at the Busan Motor Show, we only got a look at the car’s exterior. Now, for the first time, we have a single snap-shot…
Ford Taurus SHO to Get 400-Horsepower from EcoBoost V6
Ford is looking to add even more grunt to its Taurus SHO model in the future, hinting at plans to up horsepower as high as the 400 mark. At the 19th annual national Taurus SHO convention, held lat week in Dearborn, MI, Ford marketing manager Steve Ling commented that, “365 horsepower is good. 400 is…
2011 Lexus IS250/350 F-Sport Package Gets Updates, Optional Ultrasonic Blue Paint
Let’s be honest, this might not qualify for news were it not for the gallery of photos Lexus released to help announce changes to the 2011 IS250/350 F-Sport package. Along with a long list of upgrades for the 2011 lineup, that includes the introduction of the IS350 AWD model, Lexus has released an updated F-Sport…
Lexus IS350 AWD Model Announced, ES350 Tuned for Regular Fuel
Lexus has released a very long list of updates and price changes to its lineup of vehicles for 2011, with a few important changes tucked away in the lengthy press releases. The biggest news is the introduction of a new IS350 AWD model. Previously Lexus only offered an all-wheel drive 250 version of the IS,…
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…
Mitsubishi EVO SE Hits the Track [Video]
Mitsubishi has just released some exciting video of its new EVO X SE (Special Edition) model, that combines many of the great MR trim equipment with the more affordable price of the GSR model. The SE model, like all EVOs, is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and comes equipped with the MR’s advanced Twin-Clutch…
Vivid Racing Goes Matte Green On BMW 7-Series
Looks like the matte paint styles are being taken to a new level. With the introduction of affordable vinyl wraps, car owners are able to change the look of their car’s exterior on a budget, with the ability to revert it back to factory with ease. Last year Vivid Racing took a customer’s BMW 750LI…
Dinan-Stroked BMW M5 Found for Sale at ‘Bargain’ Price
We don’t normally post up eBay finds or other used cars for sale, but we’ll make an exception for this Dinan M5. As impressive as you might think the 500-hp BMW M5 is, the Dinan version takes it to an all new level with an expertly engineered stroker kit that pumps the 5.0-liter V10 up…
Infiniti G25 On Sale in China
There have been numerous rumors that Infiniti would launch a G25 model and now there’s proof, with photos popping up online of a G25 at a dealership in China. Using a version of the VQ-Series V6, the 2.5-liter engine makes 232-hp and 190 ft-lbs of torque. News of this new model isn’t all that surprising…
Platinum Motorsport Builds Matte Blue Porsche Panamera
Woah, hold that matte black wrap and throw away those buckets of matte white paint. Platinum Motorsport has just revealed its latest project car, a Porsche Panamera sporting matte blue paint. Platinum took Porsche’s luxury sedan and made it sportier, more exotic and unique than any of us could have envisioned when the car first…
Mansory Rolls-Royce White Ghost is Surprisingly Subtle
German luxury and exotic car tuner Mansory has released details of its latest project, a modified Rolls-Royce Ghost and we’re surprised to report that it’s not an outlandish exercise in extravagance. Unlike past models, like the baby-pink Bentley or brilliant blue Panamera, Mansory opted to release what it calls the Rolls-Royce White Ghost, with a…
Audi RS6 Being Killed-Off in Q3 of This Year
The current generation Audi RS6 was never sold here in North America, but that doesn’t mean we can’t pour out a 40 of motor oil when Audi discontinues the impressive machine later this year. Introduced in 2008, the current RS6 is the second-generation of the car, offered in both wagon and sedan forms, although only…
Jaguar Green-Lights Roadster, 3 Series Rival
In a recent interview with a German automotive trade publication, Jaguar CEO Carl-Peter Forster confirmed production plans for a new small roadster model, as well as a rival to BMW’s 3 Series sports sedan. Previous reports have suggested a new convertible sports car, known under the names F-Type, E-Type and XE Concept, will debut at…
Hofele-Design Releases Porsche Panamera Tuning Package, Has Funky Name
Even though Porsche‘s move to the Panamera caused some controversy, we think it’s safe to say the model has been well received by the general public and the aftermarket. Tuning programs, body kits, suspension and a load of parts have been unleashed for Porsche’s newest luxury sedan and the newest entry to the field is…
New Jaguar XJ Off to Strong Sales Start in the UK, Handily Beating German Competition
From the moment we first set our eyes on the new Jaguar XJ it was obvious that the progressive new design was a shot across the bow of its German competitors and was aimed at attracting new and youthful customers in a bid to expand Jaguar’s reach in the marketplace. Jaguar even said as much,…
BMW M5 Ends Production as Best Selling, Least Loved, Version Yet
Easily the first BMW M car that wasn’t universally loved, as of today the current M5 has become the old M5, with production of the V10-powered monster selling 20,548 worldwide. That number includes 1,025 Touring (wagon) models sold in Europe. As the most successful M5 yet, the U.S. market played a huge role in its…
MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport Hits 280 KM/H; Sounds Incredible [video]
You have to love a country where you’re legally allowed to drive 280 km/h (174 mph) on the street. And that’s just what German tuner MTM has done with its new Audi RS6 Clubsport model. Plus, they videotaped the experience to share it with the world. And we’re thankful they did. Hitting a speed of…
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE to Offer MR’s Dual-Clutch Fun at More GSR-Like Price
Lately it seems like the only news coming out of Mitsubishi is related to tiny electric cars, so we’re extra excited to report the addition of a new model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup that will have car guys rejoicing. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE will debut later this year as somewhat of a cross-breed…
Rieger Tuning Audi A4 Surfaces in Japan
Audi has been doing a fantastic job pushing rival competitor BMW’s buttons. Their newest generation A4/A5 is a perfect contender to BMW’s 3-series and arguably has much more attractive body lines. Both the A4 and A5 as much more aggressive in nature than the subdued BMW E90/E92/E93. But one thing Audi definitely doesn’t have yet…
Suzuki Recalls Kizashi Sedan for Glovebox Issue
Suzuki has issued a recall for its new Kizashi mid-sized sedan. A recall is never a good thing, particularly for a brand like Suzuki that is struggling to find a foothold in the U.S. market. It’s even worse when it’s for the bran’s all-new model – which by all accounts has received glowing reviews. According…
Alpina B5 Biturbo Revealed at Goodwood
Alpina has finally unwrapped its new B5 Biturbo, based on the all-new BMW 5 Series and as you might expect it delivers plenty of luxury, power and style. Fitted with a traditional Alpina aero kit, including a larger front air dam, the big news is under the hood where the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 gets pumped-up…
Hans Nowack Edition BMW M5 Pumps Out Over 700-hp
Now that BMW is truly embracing the technology behind their twin turbo applications, it’s no surprise that there will be an entirely new generation of M-powered vehicles that will no longer sport large displacement, naturally aspirated V8 and V10 engines. Nowack Motors, who we checked out before with their Mini Coopers, is known for tuning…
