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Attention owners of 2010 XFR, XKR: Jaguar launches R Performance…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | 11 hours ago

If you recently purchased a 2010 Jaguar XFR or an XKR and are looking for some high-speed driving lessons, Jaguar has just announced the launch of its R Performance Academy. Beginning December 1, Jaguar will offer sessions at Homestead Miami Speedwa read more

Video: Schumacher and Salvatore show how drinking and driving don…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | 15 hours ago

Michael Schumacher, one of the world’s greatest drivers, and Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese, one of the world’s greatest bartenders, teamed up to show how drinking and driving don’t mix. The video shows Schumacher sh read more

Keating TKR claims fastest production car in the world title at 2…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | 18 hours ago

British supercar make Keating has announced that its Keating TKR has become the fastest production car in the world (unofficially). The car, which made its debut at this year’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at London’s Earls Court, is cap read more

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Turkish Onuk Sazan is like Ferrari Dino, only without pedigree

car news | November 9th 2009 by li wei

What makes an Onuk Kazan? Well, in base trim you're apparently talking about a 2,000-pound rear-wheel drive sportster that's powered by a turbocharged Nissan VQ V6 that's good for about 450 horsepower. Sounds great to us. However, what if for a littl read more

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All about the Audi Pikes Peak TTS

car news | November 8th 2009 by li wei

The Audi Pikes Peak TTS is nicknamed "Shelley" by the Stanford DDL after Michele Mouton, arguably the most successful female rally driver to date who played a significant part in Audi's racing history.GoalTo collaborate with Stanford to build an auto read more

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SEMA: Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Green Machine

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 8th 2009 by autoMedia

The halls and exterior space surrounding the Las Vegas Convention Center was awash in customized, high-performance machines last week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association ( SEMA ) show.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website read more

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OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Over 50 lbs. of Marijuana, Two Arrests…

ThePortlander | November 8th 2009

Oregon State Police (OSP) Drug Enforcement Section will continue the investigation related to the arrest of two Bend residents Saturday morning after over 50 pounds of marijuana was found in a vehicle during an OSP traffic stop east of La Grande. Acc read more

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GRAN TURISMO® AWARDS' "BEST OF SHOW" WINNER RACES AWAY…

car news | November 8th 2009 by li wei

Seventh Annual Awards Ceremony at SEMA Show Celebrates Car Culture by Honoring Automotive Excellence in Six CategoriesLAS VEGAS, November 6, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) hosted its seventh annual Gran Turismo® Awards at the SE read more

Video: Chris Harris takes Ferrari 458 Italia for a spin

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 7th 2009

One of our favorite auto journalists from the UK, Chris Harris, recently e-mailed us and included two videos of his experience of test-driving the new Ferrari 458 Italia. How did he like it? Well, we’ll let him tell in the two videos posted af read more

101 year old man buys 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Transformers Editi…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 6th 2009

While most people who retire spend their life golfing or living in a beach house, 101 year old Virgil Coffman likes living in the fast lane. The centenarian recently became the oldest known owner of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Which Camaro did he pur read more

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OSP Arrests Man Following Grand Jury Indictment Related to Septem…

ThePortlander | November 6th 2009

A Milwaukie-area man was arrested Thursday by Oregon State Police (OSP) following a Clackamas County Grand Jury indictment on multiple charges related to a September 2009 fatal traffic crash that killed a Welches-area man on Highway 26 in Welches. On read more

Gullwing 300SL Panamericana is an SLS AMG that looks more Gullwin…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 6th 2009

Wish that the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG looked more like the old Gullwing? Well, ever since the launch of the SLS AMG at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the folks at Gullwing-America have been working on their own version of the new Stuttgart su read more

Walter de Silva: “Audi A5 is the most beautiful car I’ve ever…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 6th 2009

The German Design Council said that it will present a 2010 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Audi A5 Coupe. What does the Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group, Walter de Silva have to say about that? “The Audi A5 Coupé read more

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SEMA Show: HPP Daytona is one big Hot Wheels toy

car news | November 5th 2009 by li wei

Yes, it's a new Dodge Challenger wearing a Charger Daytona costume, but updated for today's muscle car aficionados. Under the hood sits a standard 5.7-liter HEMI V8, further proving the point that when it comes to the Daytona/Superbird, it's what's o read more

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Video: Sporty BMW M3 GTS Coupe Version Unveiled

Top Car Zone | November 5th 2009 by Rudi Louw

BMW M GmbH now offers a truly outstanding performer based on the BMW M3 Coupe also ideal for Clubsport events – exactly the right car for the truly discerning customer demanding the very utmost in terms of power and performance. The BMW M3 GTS is l read more

McLaren MP4-12C coming to U.S. in mid-2011, will be no show at LA

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 5th 2009

It was reported last month that McLaren plans to launch the MP4-12C supercar in the United States have been delayed to mid-2010. Well, according to Tony Joseph, McLaren’s regional director for North America, McLaren never had plans to launch t read more

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SEMA: 2010 Yenko Camaro Unveiled

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 4th 2009 by autoMedia

With the massive Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), there are performance vehicles of all stripes, but only one has the distinctive Yenko stripes. As previewed in the autoMedia blog ,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit read more

Weekly Test-Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT with 6-speed manual

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 4th 2009

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is back in the egmCarTech garage – however, unlike the V8 Camaro SS we previously tested, this Camaro carries a 304-hp 3.6L V6 mated to the Aisin Warner AY6 6-speed manual transmission. First Impressions: It’s y read more

2011 BMW M3 GTS: A 450-hp hardcore M3 with less weight (w/ video)

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 4th 2009

If you were one of the many enthusiasts that were disappointed when BMW said it won’t be doing an CSL version of the new BMW M3 – you’re in for a treat. Meet the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS, a track-focused hardcore BMW M3 that is also roa read more

BREAKING: Only 500 more Dodge Vipers will be made, replacement co…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 4th 2009

Speaking at Chrysler’s 5-year business plan conference today, president and CEO Ralph Gilles confirmed that Chrysler will produce only 500 more units of the Dodge Viper. A new sports car will replace the Viper in the summer of 2012 and it won& read more

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SEMA Motor Show 2009: Dodge Challenger 1320, living life a 1/4 mi…

AutoFans | November 4th 2009 by autofans

It’s always somewhat dark and murky down at the Mopar booth at SEMA, but this year Chrysler managed to bring out some pretty cool concepts. One of our favorites is this Dodge Challenger 1320 (if you don’t know the reference, channel yo read more

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SEMA Motor Show 2009: The mid-engine RM460 Hyundai Genesis Coupe…

AutoFans | November 4th 2009 by autofans

It’s arrived. Finally. The wickedly awesome Rhys Millen Racing mid-engine V8 version the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is here, and it took every fiber of our being not to hop in and drive it off the SEMA show floor. The RM460 is why we’re in Sin read more

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The Chevrolet Camaro Hall of Shame at SEMA

Auto Info News - Auto Blog | November 3rd 2009 by Andy Balasis

We knew they were coming. Camaro's and lots of them. Some would show up wearing tasteful modifications that would build on the coupe's already striking shape. And others? Well, they would blow well past the limits of good taste and head stra read more

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SEMA: Lingenfelter Trans Am Concept

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 3rd 2009 by autoMedia

Respected tuning house Lingenfelter Performance Engineering ( LPE ) unveiled a back-to-the-future muscle car with its T/A concept at the 2009 SEMA show . Certain to turn heads, the reborn Trans Am... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi read more

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Accessorized Corvette Grand Sport with Heritage Package

Top Car Zone | November 3rd 2009 by Rudi Louw

Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced the return of the Corvette Grand Sport model. It’s a track-oriented Corvette with wider wheels and tires, special suspension tuning and unique exterior details. The Corvette Grand Sport achieves a 0-60 time o read more

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Chevrolet Camaro Synergy, Dusk, Chroma and Jay Leno models unveil…

Top Car Zone | November 3rd 2009 by Rudi Louw

Chevrolet unveiled five dramatic Camaro concepts at the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA Convention, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance. The Camaro concept vehicles include: A r read more

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Quick Take Test Drive: 2010 Lexus IS 350 C F-Sport

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 2nd 2009 by autoMedia

Sometimes you get lucky. And sometimes you get really lucky. We’ve been looking forward to testing the new Lexus IS C retractable hardtop convertible for a long time. Aimed squarely at competitors... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web read more

Vaughn Gittin Jr to show 2010 Mustang RTR at SEMA

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 2nd 2009

Ford’s factory drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. has released its own modified version of the 2010 Ford Mustang that will debut at the 2009 SEMA show later this week. Known as the Ford Mustang RTR, the whole modification package will be available at read more

The Pontiac Trans Am that will never be: Lingenfelter 455 T/A Con…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 2nd 2009

Just last week we introduced you to the Lingenfelter 455 T/A Concept, a car that will make its world debut at the 2009 SEMA Show later this week. We now have our first real look at the car before its official SEMA debut thanks to CARandDRIVER. Besid read more

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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti replacement spotted Spy

car news | November 1st 2009 by li wei

Ferrari is reportedly currently working on the three V12 cars that will replace its comparable current offerings: the 612 Scaglietti, 599 GTB, and Enzo. The 612's follow-on will be the first one to arrive, likely in early 2012, and another mule has b read more