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Video: New Audi R8 V10 review

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:10 -0600

Most times when Jeremy Clarkson from the popular TV show Top Gear tests one of the world’s top supercars, he usually finds some low point. But when Jeremy put the new Audi R8 V10 through its paces, he went all out and said “It’s the

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

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:12:33 -0600

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

Video: Schumacher and Salvatore show how drinking and driving don’t mix

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:50:35 -0600

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

Keating TKR claims fastest production car in the world title at 260.1 mph (unofficially)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:44 -0600

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

Turkish Onuk Sazan is like Ferrari Dino, only without pedigree

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:59:45 -0600

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

New video’s released of BMW M3 GTS

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:24 -0600

BMW has released two new videos featuring the new, hardcore version of the M3 – the GTS. Unveiled last week, the BMW M3 GTS will become available in showrooms in the spring next year, with a price tag that has not been announced yet. The BMW M3

All about the Audi Pikes Peak TTS

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:10:30 -0600

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

SEMA: Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Green Machine

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:22:00 -0600

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

OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Over 50 lbs. of Marijuana, Two Arrests east of La Grande

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:44:03 -0600

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

GRAN TURISMO® AWARDS' "BEST OF SHOW" WINNER RACES AWAY WITH THE PRIVILEDGE TO BE FEATURED IN THE WORLD'S BEST-SELLING RACING FRANCHISE

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:48:46 -0600

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

Video: Chris Harris takes Ferrari 458 Italia for a spin

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:15:41 -0600

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

101 year old man buys 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Transformers Edition

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:25 -0600

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

OSP Arrests Man Following Grand Jury Indictment Related to September 2009 Fatal Crash in Welches

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:40 -0600

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

Gullwing 300SL Panamericana is an SLS AMG that looks more Gullwing-ish

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:26:28 -0600

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

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

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:30:41 -0600

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

SEMA Show: HPP Daytona is one big Hot Wheels toy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:22:28 -0600

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

Video: Sporty BMW M3 GTS Coupe Version Unveiled

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:34:03 -0600

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

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

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:32 -0600

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

SEMA: 2010 Yenko Camaro Unveiled

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:54:00 -0600

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

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

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:03:18 -0600

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

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

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:05:33 -0600

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

BREAKING: Only 500 more Dodge Vipers will be made, replacement coming in 2012

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:47:10 -0600

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&

SEMA Motor Show 2009: Dodge Challenger 1320, living life a 1/4 mile at a time

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:14 -0600

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

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

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:37 -0600

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

The Chevrolet Camaro Hall of Shame at SEMA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:22:03 -0600

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

SEMA: Lingenfelter Trans Am Concept

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:00 -0600

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

Accessorized Corvette Grand Sport with Heritage Package

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:58:54 -0600

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

Chevrolet Camaro Synergy, Dusk, Chroma and Jay Leno models unveiled

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:43:42 -0600

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

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:03:00 -0600

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

Vaughn Gittin Jr to show 2010 Mustang RTR at SEMA

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:28:57 -0600

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