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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

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2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic in Detonator Yellow

car news | November 1st 2009 by li wei

Ordering the high-impact colors comes up a lot in comments, so here’s the skinny: Dodge typically makes a limited high-impact color available for ordering for at least 8 weeks…Detonator Yellow was open for about 10 weeks, for example. We expect read more

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Eye Candy: 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 1st 2009 by autoMedia

Chevrolet has treated us virtually to a revised version of the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept that debuted at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show . The original concept was also widely seen in “... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we read more

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2010 Hennessey HP700 Camaro to debut at SEMA

Top Car Zone | November 1st 2009 by Rudi Louw

Hennessey Performance Engineering is set to debut the company’s limited edition, Corvette ZR1 inspired, 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro at this years SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Powered by Hennessey’s tweaked LS9 engine, the supercharged HPE700 Camar read more

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Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR pair sell for £1.1 million on auction

Top Car Zone | November 1st 2009 by Rudi Louw

Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, concluded its 2009 auction season on a high note in London last night, posting £10.9 million in total sales with a strong 87% of all lots sold at the third-annual ‘Automobiles of London’ read more

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SEMA: Tuner-Ready Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 1st 2009 by autoMedia

Hyundai flirted with the import performance crowd with the Tiburon , but the Korean-automaker is pink-slip serious about appealing to the aging “The Fast and Furious” crowd with its latest coupe. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit m read more

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Revealed: NASCAR Nationwide Series Dodge Challenger

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 1st 2009 by autoMedia

Friday, Dodge Motorsports revealed its Dodge Challenger entry for next year’s NASCAR Nationwide Series. The new car will make its track debut with the July 2nd Daytona race and appear next at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website read more

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SEMA Motor Show 2009: Hennessey preps a 500-hp carbon look Genesi…

AutoFans | October 31st 2009 by autofans

Hyundai has announced plans to introduce a 500 horsepower Genesis Coupe at the SEMA Motor Show. Created by students from the Hennessey Performance Engineering Tuner School, the Genesis Coupe features a turbocharger, HKS boost controller, and an upgra read more

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SEMA Show: Powered by Hennessey's tweaked LS9 engine, the superc…

car news | October 30th 2009 by li wei

LAS VEGAS, NV – Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is set to debut the company's limited edition, Corvette ZR1 inspired, 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro on Tuesday, November 3 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Powered by Hennessey's tweaked LS9 engine, th read more

McLaren MP4-12C U.S. launch delayed until mid-2010, will be no sh…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | October 30th 2009

McLaren Automotive is having some difficulty in setting up its U.S. dealer network to sell its new MP4-12C supercar. Apparently the launch of the car has been now delayed to until mid-2010. McLaren had originally planned to show the MP4-12C at the 2 read more

Toyota and Subaru planning convertible versions of their RWD coup…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | October 30th 2009

We’re pretty sure that by now you’ve heard enough about the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru 086A. Both cars are a new rear-wheel-drive sports car developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru and will go on sale sometime in early 2011. According to read more

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SEMA Show: 2010 Yenko Camaro

car news | October 30th 2009 by li wei

General Marketing Capital Incorporated (GMCI) announced today that it will present its official 2010 Yenko Camaro Prototype to the public in the OER booth (# 23795) at the 46th annual SEMA Trade Show in Las Vegas, November 3-6.The company will presen read more

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Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary 2010 Camaro SS

car news | October 30th 2009 by li wei

Hendrick Motorsports, a NASCAR racing organization has commissioned Callaway Cars to develop and build a limited edition run of Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary 2010 Camaro SS vehicles. The 25th anniversary Camaro will include a host of engine, read more

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Legend Reborn: 2010 Yenko Camaro At SEMA Show

autoMedia Auto News Blog | October 29th 2009 by autoMedia

As the fifth-generation 2010 Chevrolet Camaro recalls the classic 1967-1969 original, it is only natural that the most legendary Camaro return, as well. At the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit read more

2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro outputs up to 1,000-hp, comes standard wit…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | October 29th 2009

After all the waiting and development, Hennessey has finally unveiled the new 2010 HPE700 LS9 Chevrolet Camaro that will be introduced at the 2009 SEMA show next week. Hennessey will only make 24 units of the HPE700 and 10 of them have already been read more

SEMA 2009 Preview: Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Chevrole…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | October 29th 2009

There is no doubt that the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will be one of the hottest vehicles at the 2009 SEMA show. Hendrick Motorsports will reveal its 25th Anniversary Camaro SS in Las Vegas next week and only 25 of these special edition Camaros will be read more