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Maserati Quattroporte and GrandTurismo Recalled Over Defective Tie-Rods

Maserati Quattroporte and GrandTurismo Recalled Over Defective Tie-Rods
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Maserati is recalling 2009 model year Quattroporte and GranTurismo vehicles, over inadequate rear tie-rods that could fail. The recall is affecting 763 vehicles that were built between July and September 2008. A failed tie-rod could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Maserati dealers will replace the poorly installed… Continue Reading...

Aston Martin V12 Zagato, One-77 to Get U.S. Debut in Monterey

Aston Martin V12 Zagato, One-77 to Get U.S. Debut in Monterey
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Aston Martin has officially confirmed the American debut of the One-77 and V12 Zagato, which will take place during the Pebble Beach automotive week in Monterey from August 17th to the 21st. The British automaker will commence the celebration on the evening of Wednesday August 17 where the V12 Zagato will have its official American… Continue Reading...

Ferrari FF Winter Driving Program Headed to Aspen

Ferrari FF Winter Driving Program Headed to Aspen
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Ferrari will offer a special winter driving course in Aspen, Colorado, with the goal of elevating driver skill and enhancing appreciation for the all-season FF GT, which hits dealerships this fall. The program stems from the “Pilota on Ice” program recently offered in Italy, and the all-new and all-wheel drive FF will be the star… Continue Reading...

Lamborghini Planning Street Legal Gallardo Race Car for Frankfurt

Lamborghini Planning Street Legal Gallardo Race Car for Frankfurt
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Lamborghini has announced it will unveil a “super sports car” next month at the Frankfurt auto show, with initial rumors suggesting it would be a production version of the Sesto Elemento concept. The latest report, however, suggests that, while similar, the new model will be a version of the Gallardo Super Trofeo race car. The… Continue Reading...

Would You Like To Star In The Next Pennzoil TV Commercial?

Would You Like To Star In The Next Pennzoil TV Commercial?
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This may be your chance to get your big break in Hollywood! Pennzoil is looking for someone interested in staring in a TV commercial who owns  a late model Chrysler such as the Viper or Challenger and lives in the California area. Interviews are being held today (Wednesday) and Saturday this week in Los Angeles…. Continue Reading...

Infiniti May Develop GT-R Variant

Infiniti May Develop GT-R Variant
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Infiniti may develop its own version of Nissan’s famous GT-R sports car. Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan was asked if Infiniti would tap into the existing products through Nissan and use the brilliant GT-R sports car platform for a high- performance Infiniti. ‘Are we going to do that, I would say “no”, I… Continue Reading...

Building A Sophisticated Ferrari Engine [Video]

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Technology has significantly impacted the automotive sector especially when cars are produced in the factory. Computers and robotic platforms assemble engines and build the cars without much help from workers. However Ferrari has a different take on production, with their engines being entirely hand-built. This video shows the buildup of a 458 Italia engine starting with assembling… Continue Reading...

Jaguar XE Planned for Frankfurt Auto Show Debut as Boxster Rival

Jaguar XE Planned for Frankfurt Auto Show Debut as Boxster Rival
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Jaguar has plans to reveal a new sports car in concept form at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show next month. The British automaker said the new concept was “likely” to form the centerpiece of its show booth. A spokesman for Jaguar said that a concept car is likely to be revealed at the show. Nothing… Continue Reading...

Audi May Bring More RS Models To America

Audi May Bring More RS Models To America
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Audi is exploring the possibility of bringing more RS models to the American market, after years of on-and-off importation of select vehicles like the RS4 and RS6. Both the TT-RS and RS5 are slated to be introduced for the 2012 model year, and the vehicles will be priced well above even the most expensive TT… Continue Reading...

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Now Prepped For Endurance Events Thanks To Larger Fuel Tank

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Now Prepped For Endurance Events Thanks To Larger Fuel Tank
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The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the most successful race car the German automaker has ever offered. Porsche has sold 2,200 GT3 Cup units and is the most popular choice amongst racing teams all over the world.The GT3 Cup currently competes in 19 Porsche brand trophy series worldwide and runs in various GT race series… Continue Reading...

Nissan To Build Rear-Wheel Drive Electric Powered Sports Car

Nissan To Build Rear-Wheel Drive Electric Powered Sports Car
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Nissan has plans to launch its own small sports car that will rival the Mazda MX-5. Nissan’s newcomer will have a rear-wheel drive system and will be powered by the Leaf’s electric drivetrain. At one point, Nissan wanted to revive the legendary rear-wheel drive 200SX but that was put on the back burner in 2008. However, the… Continue Reading...

Maserati SUV To Be Revealed In Frankfurt This September

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Maserati SUV To Be Revealed In Frankfurt This September
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Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler Group and Fiat, announced that Maserati’s future SUV will make its world debut in September at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept vehicle at the show, will provide a good idea as to what to expect from the production version set to follow in 2013. The Maserati SUV will be… Continue Reading...

First Audi TT RS Sold In U.S. Marks Return Of RS-Branded Cars

First Audi TT RS Sold In U.S. Marks Return Of RS-Branded Cars
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The official launch of the eagerly anticipated Audi TT RS took place with the first vehicle was delivered to veteran race car driver Don Istook. Last year, Istook was one of more than 11,500 fans that signed a Facebook petition to introduce the TT RS to the U.S. Istook was also one of the first… Continue Reading...

Chrysler May Offer High-Performance Supercharger Package For LX-based SRT Models

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Chrysler May Offer High-Performance Supercharger Package For LX-based SRT Models
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Chrysler is cranking up the heat when it comes to SRT raw power. Chrysler is said to be looking at offering a supercharger package for its LX-based SRT products that could produce as much as 570-hp. Chrysler has been developing an Eaton-sourced supercharger package that will boost power for the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 from 470-hp… Continue Reading...

Audi R8 May Receive Facelift Next Year

Audi R8 May Receive Facelift Next Year
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The Audi R8 is nearly five years old, which is amazing because the sports car still seems relatively new, however the first details are emerging regarding a facelift for the model. The details regarding the possible facelift include a tweak in power. Sources suggest the 4.2-liter V8 will produce 444-hp up from 430-hp and the 5.2-liter V10 will produce 533-hp up… Continue Reading...

Hennessey Builds 1000-hp Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Hennessey Builds 1000-hp Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
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Hennessey, the famous Texas tuner of Corvettes has just created the Frankenstein of Cadillacs. It’s called the V1000, and the 1000 stands for 1000-hp. The twin-turbo CTS-V Coupe is fitted with a 427 cubic-inch LS V8 featuring upgraded internals like forged low compression pistons, forged steel connecting rods, forged steel crank and ARP main studs and head… Continue Reading...

BMW 1M Wrecked In South Korea

BMW 1M Wrecked In South Korea
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It is a sad day for Bimmer fans everywhere, as the first ever recorded accident of the powerful 1-Series M Coupe occurred in South Korea. The 1M crash took place in South Korea and the owner, who was the first customer to receive the 1-Series M in South Korea, posted the pictures on the BMW 1Addicts forum…. Continue Reading...

2012 Porsche 911 Spied Almost Completely Undisguised [Video]

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The eagerly anticipated 2012 Porsche 911 has been spied with almost no camouflage, which is a big change. The new 911 will be a little longer than the last one, by 2.2 inches, but with 4 inches extra between the wheelbase. The growth of the car has been linked to accommodate a possible hybrid system. The base… Continue Reading...

Lamborghini Estoque Convertible Revealed in Leaked Document

Lamborghini Estoque Convertible Revealed in Leaked Document
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The Lamborghini Estoque seems to be well on its way to production, and should arrive sometime in 2014. According to a leaked document, the Italian automaker will also be offering a drop top version of the four-door, which will be unveiled one year after the sedan’s debut. The Estoque convertible will likely arrive first in… Continue Reading...

Winner Announced For The Ferrari International Design Contest

Winner Announced For The Ferrari International Design Contest
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Ferrari has just announced that the Eternità concept is the winning entrant for their International Design Contest. The contest challenged students to develop the Ferrari hypercar of the future with the latest generation technologies and materials, while preserving the iconic performance and elegance associated with the legendary Italian automaker. The Eternità was created by students of South… Continue Reading...

BMW M3 DTM Race Car Video

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BMW has unveiled the M3 DTM, a high performance race car that will compete in the 2012 DTM (German Touring Car) series. The M3 debuted at BMW Welt in Munich, and is a very exciting event after a two decade absence of BMW at DTM. Between 1987 and 1992, the M3 won 40 race and had over… Continue Reading...

Shelby SSC Tuatara Revealed as New Name of Veyron Rival [Video]

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Shelby has just unveiled the name of its upcoming supercar, the SSC Tuatara, which is expected to reclaim the position as the fastest production car in the world. The American automaker’s previous model, the Ultimate Aero TT, came equipped with a twin turbocharged V8 which produced 1,287-hp and beat the Bugatti Veyron. The Aero TT achieved a… Continue Reading...

Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Rendered

Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Rendered
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With Ferrari 458 Italia production in full swing, questions have been raised as to when the convertible top will be available and what it will look like. In this new rendering of the convertible,the 458 takes on a look similar to the 360 Modena Spider, one of Ferrari’s most elegant designs. As for the convertibles… Continue Reading...

Corvette Racing Track to Street – A (Race) Day in the Life [Video]

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In this latest episode of Corvette Racing’s Track to Street, the spotlight is shone on the mechanics who are all too often forgotten about on race day. The car and drivers receive all the glory but its the team of mechanics and engineers that perfect the ins and outs, so that the car and driver… Continue Reading...