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Hit and Run Driver Thought No Body Was Looking…

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:52:00 -0700

At a first glance, this incident looks rather trivial in comparison to some of the other marvels that we encounter on a daily basis on Russian roads; the camera-equipped car slows down before a sharp turn with another car smashing into it from behind. Nothing to see here, right? Not so fast…
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Man Furious with BMW M6's Faults and Bad Customer Service Smashes it at Frankfurt Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:42:00 -0700

Using a sledgehammer and an axe, the disgruntled owner of a previous-generation BMW M6 together with one of his friends, started smashing the performance car. Iranian-born businessman Pourmohseni Hadi bought the M6 new for €120,000 ($160,600) from a BMW dealer in Italy, but soon after that, he says the car experienced “serious technical problems.”
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Carscoops' A-to-Z Guide to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show [Press Day 1]

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:10:00 -0700

The arrival of September means one thing for car enthusiasts: the new auto show season is upon us, beginning with the Frankfurt Motor Show, also known in Germany as the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA - International Automobile Exhibition), that occurs every two years, alternating with the Paris Auto Show.
The key dates to remember for this year's event are September 10 and 11 for the press when we will shift into high gear for the debuts, and September 12 through 22 for the public when you can visit the show.
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New BMW 4-Series Coupe with Dab of M Performance Parts

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:36:00 -0700

Most of the buzz around BMW's booth at the Frankfurt Messe is concentrated on the production iterations of the all-electric i3 hatchback and the plug-in hybrid i8 sports coupe, but there's plenty more to see as the Bavarian firm brought along a number of new cars for their world premiere, including the 4-Series Coupe. Read more »

Audi Sport Quattro Concept Pays Tribute to 1980s Rally Legend [69 Photos]

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:08:00 -0700

What do we have here; is the Sports Quattro a concept meant to prepare us for a production car or a pure flight of fantasy to get the crowd coming in to Audi's Frankfurt Motor Show stand?
Tough question, especially since Audi pulled the same stunt with the almost identical in philosophy and design, but mechanically different, Quattro Concept in 2010. It was supposed to be built but never was – and you know the saying, "once bitten, twice shy"…
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Audi Mulling a Production Version of Nanuk Quattro Concept! [w/Video]

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:14:00 -0700

We will agree that the styling of the Audi Nanuk Quattro Concept might not be to everyone's taste, but the idea of a high-riding, mid-engine sports car that can be used all-year round by those who live in snow-belt regions or simply in places with poor road conditions, does sound compelling, doesn't it? Read more »

IAA: Lamborghini Gallardo Continues Life with LP 570-4 Squadra Corse Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:20:00 -0700

The rumored debut of a concept previewing the Gallardo's replacement turned out to be just that; a rumor. Instead, what Lamborghini had to offer to Gallardo fans was another limited edition version, this one named the LP 570-4 Squadra Corse. And before you build your hopes up on getting one, let us tell you that it will cost €191,100 (equal to about 254,000 McDonald cheeseburgers in the U.S.), and that's before taxes. Read more »

Volvo Coupe Concept is a Strong Contender for the Best Looking Car of the Frankfurt Motor Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:53:00 -0700

We haven't hidden the fact that we like Volvo's design direction with the new Coupe Concept that's on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and these live pictures from the brand's stand only strengthen our belief that company execs should give it a green light for production - wouldn't you agree? (If you don't just tell us in the comments). Read more »

Suzuki-Powered Caterham Seven 165 Says No To Fat Wheels in Frankfurt

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:15:00 -0700

One of the main reasons why the Toyota GT86 and its derivatives are such a joy to drive are they can be tossed around. Sometimes, these cars are intentionally fitted with non-grippy eco tires to lose traction easily, but do so in a gradual fashion so as not to startle the driver – this means it’s fun for drivers of varying skill levels, in the sense that it’s flattering for noobs and rewarding for those who have had experience with similar equipment before. Read more »

Citroën C-Elysée Wears Its Bad Boy WTCC Costume for the Frankfurt Motor Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:42:00 -0700

Will those of you who disagree with us when we say that the regular Citroën C-Elysée is a big French "meh" please raise your hands? We thought so... And that's precisely the reason why Citroën chose its lackluster compact saloon to represent the marque in the World Touring Car Championship in 2014, even though, whatever makes the C-Elysée WTCC a cool car is absent from the production model. Read more »

EU-Spec Kia Optima Facelift Makes Frankfurt Debut, On Sale in Early 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:58:00 -0700

The current shape Kia Optima has really won a following all of its own in the US, where its good looks, and powerful turbocharged petrol engines make it a firm favorite – the fact that they sell it as a hybrid helps too. Read more »

New Sportsvan is Volkswagen's Longer, Taller and Slightly More Practical Golf

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:33:00 -0700

If you were to magically drop into a European VW dealership and check out the brand's compact offerings, you'd find the following options: Golf hatch in 3 and 5-door trims; Golf Plus, Jetta sedan, Golf Variant (estate), Golf Cabriolet, Eos Coupe-Cabriolet, Scirocco coupe, Tiguan SUV, Touran MPV and the Beetle range.
We suppose with a little bit of effort and imagination, you could justify the existence of most aforementioned models, but you'd still be wondering what's with the Golf Plus, which is neither a hatch or a minivan yet tries to be both.
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Pretty Alfa Romeo Zagato Junior on eBay for $35,000

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 8 Aug 2013 21:05:00 -0700

The attraction towards classic cars has a lot to do with their looks. Those looking for an old car with sweet curves and thin wooden steering wheel have a wide variety of vehicles to choose from, but usually, Italian classics are at the top of the desirability list. Sure, they were never renowned for good electrics or particularly good reliability, but for some, those aspects don’t matter at all when the car looks as pretty as this Alfa Romeo Zagato Junior.
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Deer Knocks Lada and Sends it on a Violent Rollover

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 8 Aug 2013 20:49:00 -0700

This video should serve as a warning that, as careful as one may be behind the wheel, you never know what can go wrong and like it or not, you need to come to terms with the realization that some things / situations are completely out of your hands.

If you pay close attention to the dash-cam footage provided from a following vehicle, you will see what is said and looks to be a deer (we wouldn't completely rule out the moose theory, though) ramming the grey VAZ-2114 (Lada Samara for export markets) from the side and causing it to slide into a ditch, which in turn, sent the car into a vicious rollover.

Mazda's Next-Generation RX-Series Coupe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 7 Aug 2013 20:51:00 -0700

When the word rotary is mentioned to any car enthusiast, you can always guarantee that their first thoughts will conjure up memories of Wankel-powered sports cars from Mazda's past.

Since the Cosmo Sport was launched in 1967, the Mazda rotary has amassed an huge following of loyal owners and admirers. Praised for their unique design, smooth operation and trademark rotary engine note, it's an engine configuration that stood out from the competition and formed the bases for the legendary RX series of performance vehicles.
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Honda to Debut Civic Facelift Alongside New Tourer and NSX Study at Frankfurt Motor Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 7 Aug 2013 09:26:00 -0700

We were already aware of Honda's intentions to host the world premiere of the production Civic Tourer at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but today, the Japanese brand told us that it would also debut the facelifted version of the European market Civic hatchback.
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Opel Releases Second Teaser Image of the Monza Concept, Reminds Us of Past Frankfurt Studies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 7 Aug 2013 08:05:00 -0700

The Frankfurt Motor Show (September 12-22) is quickly approaching and automakers are starting to uncover their premieres to be displayed at Europe’s largest car show.

Opel has confirmed the Monza Concept for Frankfurt, a coupe whose face we’re already familiar with. Now, the German carmaker released a second teaser image of the car showing the front end once again, although this time it has been more generous with the lighting.
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BMW Details Production i8 Plug-in Hybrid Coupe Ahead of Frankfurt Debut, Aims at Porsche 911

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 7 Aug 2013 03:55:00 -0700

Next month's Frankfurt Motor Show will see BMW's new "i" sub-brand debuting not one, but its two first series production cars , the i3 electric hatchback that goes on sale this fall and which we've already seen, and the more hotly-anticipated i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe that will arrive in dealerships worldwide during 2014.

BMW isn't quite ready yet to uncover the interior and exterior styling of the i8 2+2 seater coupe, simply releasing photos of a camouflaged pre-production tester, but it is ready to share initial information and specifications.
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Toyota to Debut New Hybrid R Sports Concept at the Frankfurt Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 7 Aug 2013 03:19:00 -0700

Like many other major players in the industry, Toyota will also offer us a glimpse into the future with one or perhaps even more concept models at next month's Frankfurt International Motor Show in Germany. Today we learned that one of those studies will be the Hybrid R Concept.

"At the forthcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota will present an exciting new concept that brings Toyota Hybrid System-Racing technology to the road (and track)," reads the Japanese firm's statement that's accompanied by a picture of the Hybrid R logo, but nothing more.
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Ferrari 458 Crashes Into Brazilian Crowd and Leaves Three Injured

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:38:00 -0700

A festive racing event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, turned into a horror story this past Sunday when the driver of a yellow Ferrari 458 Italia crashed through the rail guard and plowed into spectators crowded along the course injuring three people.

"We were behind the guard rail and he (the driver of the Ferrari yellow) lost control in the curve," Cida Alves, a spectator at the event told Brazil's Gaz News. "Upon impact, a cyclist (who was in the audience) was thrown into the air and the rails fell on him. He was wounded in head."
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New 911 GT3 and GT3 Cup at the Geneva Motor Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:11:00 -0800

Cameras whizzed, zoomed and flashed as Porsche lifted the covers off the two new models it unveiled at the 83rd Geneva Motor Show: the all-new, 991-based 911 GT3 and its Cup racing edition.

As the Stuttgart-based company’s manager of high performance cars (…) Andreas Preuninger put it, even though they are fully aware of what they have created, “the reaction of the crowd is always the final test”.
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Final Edition of Viper ACR-Based Alfa Stradale TZ3s to Debut at Amelia Island Concours

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:39:00 -0800

If you had any hopes of getting into one of the Italianized versions of the Nürburgring-record setting Dodge Viper ACR, Zagato's Alfa Romeo Stradale TZ3, you may as well put them to rest as the last of the nine-hand built cars rolled off the brand's assembly line and will be presented by its new owner at the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance field on Sunday, March 10.

"The Zagato Stradale TZ3 is a gorgeous car and one we feel honored to have debut at the Amelia," stated Bill Warner, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Amelia Island Concours. "The car's American underpinnings and Italian design make it a perfect fit for our field."
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ABT to Debut Four New Models, Including VW Golf Mk7, at the Geneva Motor Show

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:32:00 -0800

Widely considered as the world's biggest tuner of VW Group cars, ABT Sportsline will head to next week's Geneva Auto Show with a collection of four new models.

No doubt, one of the highlights at ABT's stand will be the firm's tune for the new seventh generation VW Golf hatchback, previewed here in a rendering, in which we get a taste of the cosmetic applications that include an assortment of aero parts, headlamp and mirror trims, and a new alloy wheel design from the ER-X line.
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Maserati Adds Two-More Seats to GranTurismo MC Stradale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:21:00 -0800

When Maserati launched the GranTurismo MC Stradale back in 2010 at the Paris Motor Show, its goal was to create a more performance-orientated version of the Pininfarina-designed coupe, with more power, less weight and a stiffer suspension, which is why the Italians dropped the rear seats.

Now, Maserati is getting ready to premiere a new sub-version of the GranTurismo MC Stradale that keeps the regular model's four-seat configuration at next week's Geneva Motor Show.
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Swimming on Your Car's Roof Doesn't Really Protect it from Hail…

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:59:00 -0800

There are times in life when you just have to admit defeat and understand that saving a little bit of your dignity is probably better than nothing.

It's anybody's guess why this man thought that lying on the roof of his car and imitating a swimmer would save the vehicle from hail damage, but he did it nevertheless and for quite some time.
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