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21 May 2007 posted in Euro views
Astra Ruminations Click image for an Astra TwinTop GalleryGM has released the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Exclusiv Black edition (above) in the UK. It's essentially a loaded-up TwinTop with a few optional goodies thrown in ...
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12 April 2007 posted in Car Buying 2 views
All the colors of the BMW M3 rainbow click on the above image to view all the colors of the M3 rainbowWe're secure enough to admit that the production version of the BMW M3 coupe looks better than we expected. Some among the team credit ...
Tags: bmw, paint job, 19 inch wheels, canvas, red paint, alloys, melbourne, graphite, bmw m3, silverstone, interactive feature, paintwork, paint color, bmw m3 coupe, 2008 bmw m3, m3post, alpine white, security device, interlagos blue, degree circle
9 April 2007 posted in Japan 8 views
Roadster Mazdaspeed M'z Tune now on sale in Japan Click image to enlargeIntroduced as one of the many "concepts" Mazda trotted out for the 2007 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Roadster Mazdaspeed M'z Tune has shed that part of its moniker and is now available ...
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20 March 2007 posted in Euro 4 views
Ripped from the Sports Page: Renault Megane L'Equipe Click image for hi-res galleryIf you'd have told us that a carmaker was doing a special edition model named after a newspaper, we would have, without hesitation, asked you which Japanese manufacturer ...
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20 March 2007 posted in Sedans/Saloons 3 views
VW launches Wolfsburg Edition Passat in US Click image to enlargeThe familiar Wolfsburg Edition badge can once again be found at VW dealerships, this time affixed to the current Passat. The Passat Wolfsburg includes a set of chunky 5-spoke 17" ...
Tags: passat, cd changer, dash cd, special editions, power sunroof, washer nozzles, alloys, six speed, fog lamps, sirius satellite radio, volkswagen of america, volkswagen of america inc, edition models, quarter panels, accoutrements, vw dealerships, passats, seat 6, usa press, passat wolfsburg
9 March 2007 posted in Aftermarket 18 views
Honda CR-V Aero Performance Pack: Factory-direct visual punch Click image for hi-res galleryHonda's new CR-V has been growing on us ever since it came out. It's by no means a pretty vehicle, but you have to give it credit for wearing its quirkiness with pride. C ...
Tags: honda, santa fe, carscoop, hi res, running boards, rav4, honda cr v, alloys, aero, sport suspension, visual punch, cuvs, sport kit, dividends, cash source, roof spoiler, factory sport, getting into the game, performance pack, curb appeal
12 February 2007 posted in Euro 6 views
Surf's Up! Renault makes waves with Clio Rip Curl edition Click for photo galleryRenault and surf/snowboard company Rip Curl have teamed up to produce a Rip Curl-branded Renault Clio. The car, which wears Rip Curl logos at the leading edge of the rubstrips, ...
Tags: cargo area, glovebox, alloy wheels, inch alloy wheels, alloys, occupants, gasoline engine, music players, ipods, target audience, renault clio, environmental responsibility, paintwork, dynamic lines, spectacular contrast, rubber flooring, storage tray, world of fun, mobile music, flourishes
4 January 2007 posted in Concept Cars 4 views
Speculative look at high-po version of Fiat 500 OMG, we want this car so bad it hurts. Although the new Fiat 500 hasn't even been built yet, this Abarth concept is really getting us excited about the possibilities. Using a little dramatic license, ...
Tags: horsepower, sketches, fenders, real deal, possibilities, trailing edge, fiat, c30, alloys, whole lot, sport version, new fiat 500, white paint, stylist, andrea rosati, proper stance, future sport, tweaked version, dramatic license, cinquecento
14 November 2006 posted in Spy Photos 3 views
Lancer in the Wild! Click to enlargeMany, many thanks to tipster "Rocket Punch" for sending in the photo above. Yes it's grainy and dark, but there's pretty much no mistaking it for what it is: the all-new Lancer that's ...
Tags: sports, photo, license plate frame, show car, new lancer, punch, public debut, detroit auto, alloys, fingers, x show, many thanks, ralliart
19 October 2006 posted in Concept Cars 4 views
São Paulo produces another CUV concept: the Ford Fiesta Trail From Autoblog Spanish we have info about a gussied up Fiesta Trail that Ford is showing at the Brazilian auto show in São Paulo. Looks like Fiat and Chevy had extreme CUVs on display so Ford ha ...
Tags: chevy, ford, prototype, autoblog, auto show, fenders, gussied up, fiat, outback, alloys, sills, brazil, ford fiesta, s center, alloy rims, cuvs, sao paulo
5 October 2006 posted in Aftermarket 2 views
RR of the Day: Go-fast girl in a '99 Civic EX coupe It's almost a cliché now to single out the female in a male-dominated interest and comment on how we all wish our girlfriends and wives were more like her, but in some cases it applies. In this ...
Tags: koni shocks, parking lots, honda civic, hot rod, alloys, honda factory, factory performance, civic coupe, clich, performance wheels, marnie, catback, girlfriends and wives, ground control coilovers, honda civic ex coupe, rear swaybar, aem air intake, solo competition, civic ex coupe, ground control
3 October 2006 posted in Euro 10 views
VIDEO: Honda Civic Type-R in Paris We're going to spare you the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth that seems to take place every time a new Type-R is released and the U.S. is left off the shipping invoice. It's safe to say that we ...
Tags: honda civic, drool, powerplant, alloys, tach, start button, buckets, civic type r, lucky owner, hp inline, honda civic type r, thicker skin, new civic type r, uncontrollably, wailing and gnashing of teeth, shipping invoice, gnashing of teeth, cam lobe, unfair world, fun box
2 October 2006 posted in Concept Cars 6 views
L.A. Design Challenge theme announced: Environmental Sustainability Being a hotbed of automotive design, Los Angeles often leads the way for future automotive trends. A few years ago, the L.A. Auto Show recognized that it was in a prime location to feature design conc ...
Tags: mercedes benz, hummer, roadster, acura, automotive design, naias, l a auto show, design challenge, alloys, blue ribbon, hotbed, environmental sustainability, challenge entries, minded consumer, detroit source, concept artwork, traditional dates, free rein, prime location, cd roms
26 September 2006 posted in Euro 5 views
Driving off the fairway: VW CrossGolf Click to enlarge Volkswagen's popular Golf keeps inching closer and closer to the Tiguan SUV it will spawn. VW has taken the wraps off its latest soft-roader: the Golf Plus Cross (a.k.a. CrossGolf), w ...
Tags: volkswagen, horsepower, wraps, diesels, a6, gasoline engines, wheel arches, bumpers, alloys, crossgolf, tdi, fairway, hp 1, auto motor und sport, motor und sport, roof rails, crosspolo, allroad, tiguan, raw story
19 September 2006 posted in Aftermarket 30 views
Tuner Tuesdays: Audi TT by Abt Sportsline German tuner Abt Sportsline has released the details of its rather extensive tuning program for the new Audi TT. Three levels are available: TT-R, TT-Sport, and TT-iS.The TT-R is the monster of the gr ...
Tags: fuel economy, gearbox, audi tt, body kit, engine management system, rear view, mavens, alloys, 2l, max power, supercharging, dtm championship, substantial increase, new audi tt, exhaust upgrades, bretheren, engine tweaks, abt Sportsline, photo illustrations, aiello
15 September 2006 posted in SUVs 4 views
Rarefied Air: Saab intros 9-7X Altitude Edition Saab announced a limited-edition of its 9-7X SUV today that it's calling the Altitude. By "limited," we're not kidding, as only 500 will be produced for model year 2007. The Altitude package includes ...
Tags: carbon fiber, light years, trailblazer, 7x, destination charge, alloys, polished wheels, mile warranty, exclusivity, stiff competition, metallic paint, suv segment, corporate cousin, rear seat entertainment system, seat entertainment, intros, step bars, side steps, 2i, altitude
13 September 2006 posted in Japan 5 views
Brought to you by the letter Kei: Mitsubishi's new eK Wagon and eK Sport New kei cars are fun to cover. The impossibly small yet practical Japanese minicars manage to cram a lot of style and usability into a tight package. Mitsubishi's eK Wagon series has been a strong sel ...
Tags: speed auto, awd, stereos, turbocharged, bonnet, good job, wagons, tight package, sibling, sliding door, alloys, kei cars, beige interior, lookout, convenience features, engine pumps, ek, japanese minicars, counterweight, traditional sense
9 September 2006 posted in Spy Photos 8 views
Spy Shots: Suzuki SX4 sedan uncovered! Here it is, folks. The Suzuki SX4 sedan caught in the wild completely uncovered, probably during the shooting of a commercial or something. The front end retains the five-door SX4's sporty face but lo ...
Tags: segment, small cars, small car, aveo, wheel drive car, spy shots, prius, chevy aveo, fuel prices, pillar, quarter window, alloys, impending arrival, car offerings, conscious consumers, cuvs, suzuki sx4 sedan, rear deck lid, fastest growing segments, optional hardware
23 August 2006 posted in SUVs 4 views
Pricing announced for 2007 Dodge Nitro The Dodge Nitro, dubbed "the brand's first mid-size SUV" by Tom Loveless, Dodge's Director of Marketing and Global Communications, will arrive in dealerships in October with price tags starting at $19 ...
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19 July 2006 posted in Etc. 6 views
SsangYong Rexton gets two new limited editions in the UK I had never heard of Korean carmaker SsangYong until about a year ago when I walked past a dealership in Switzerland, saw the vehicles on the showroom floor, and thought to myself, "Good Lord. It's li ...
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