Archive for November, 2011
GM’s ‘Vettes For Volts Initiative
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Chevy Volt owners don’t just buys their cars on a whim. And as we’ve discussed before, they’re not about to let a few reports of Volt fires faze them out of ownership. Yet in good faith and product confidence, GM isn’t leaving safe enough alone. In an unprecedented, voluntary effort, GM is contacting all Volt owners to offer them temporary use of…
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee To Start Around $40,000
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
The 2012 Dodge SRT8 Super Bee made its debut earlier this month at the LA Auto Show. While we still await official pricing details, reports put the price of the buzzing muscle car right around $40,000. According to Car and Driver, an SRT spokesperson said the Super Bee will fall right between the $30,000 Charger R/T and the $48,000 Charger SRT8…
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Alpina Adds 6-Series Based B6 Biturbo Coupe To Lineup
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Tired of waiting for BMW’s own M6 to arrive? Then perhaps you should give the guys at Alpina a call. The German tuning firm–and a BMW specialist–has unveiled the follow up to the B6 Biturbo Convertible that we saw at the recent 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the all-new B6 Biturbo Coupe. Based on the 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe, the Alpina B6…
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2011 Honda EV-STER Concept: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
The small electric sports car concept from Honda we showed you earlier this month now has a name: 2011 Honda EV-STER Concept. The open-top concept, whose compact size evokes memories of the CRX, is Honda’s vision of the electric sports car of the future. Being all-electric, it’s designed to maximize the fun of driving while being…
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Audi Gets Charitable In Tokyo With A1 Samurai Blue
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
The Tokyo Motor Show is underway, along with the usual raft of concepts, new car debuts and tuned specials. One of the new models that’s certain to catch everyone’s eye is the Audi A1 Samurai Blue. The A1 Samurai Blue transforms Audi’s small, three-door hatchback into a soccer homage, paying tribute to Japan’s national soccer team, which is…
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BMW M6, M6 Gran Coupe Rumors: Early-Mid 2012, 600 HP
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
The new 6-Series, both coupe and convertible, are very, very good grand touring cars. But another 200 or so horsepower, M Division suspension tuning, and some customization of the design inside and out could just make them brilliant–and according to the latest rumors, that could happen soon. We already know the M6 is in the works; our spies have…
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NASCAR Gets Its Party On In Las Vegas
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by admin.
NASCAR has moved west for a week, taking up lodging in Sin City to celebrate the end of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Most of the focus will be on three-time champion Tony Stewart of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), as he becomes the first owner/driver champ since Alan Kulwicki in 1992. Still, the other drivers in the Chase for the Sprint…
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Build Your Own LS Small-Block Chevy Engine: Photo Gallery
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin.
In honor of the 100-millionth small-block Chevrolet V-8, which just rolled off the lines, we thought we’d bring you a photographic visit to the plant that built it. In July 2010, Chevy announced it would offer a new program to buyers of its Corvette sports car. Not only could they watch their very own car roll down the assembly line, they could…
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Volvo Expands Polestar Tuning Software To T6 Models
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin.
Just a few weeks back we brought you news that Volvo dealers will offer Polestar performance software for select models equipped with the T5 five-cylinder gasoline turbo engine. On T5 models, Polestar software will net you 23 more horsepower and 29 more pound-feet of torque, all for the reasonable dealer-installed price of $1,295. Now comes word…
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Breitling Commemorates Bentley’s Ice Speed Record
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by admin.
There are two ways you can look at the new Breitling for Bentley Ice Speed Record watch: it’s either the most expensive watch you’ll ever buy (but it comes with a free Bentley Supersports ‘Ice Speed Record’ Convertible), or it’s likely the only chance you’ll ever have to get a free Breitling watch. The watch and…
