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Sport Cars: Aston Martin Launches Vantage GT4 Racer

Published: November 17, 2008

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Aston Martin’s Racing division has revealed the 2009 specification Vantage GT4 race car that’s based on the firm’s latest 4.7-liter V8 Vantage model. Set to replace the outgoing 4.3-liter Vantage N24, Aston Martin’s new competition car has been built to FIA GT4 regulations and it targets professional and semi-professional drivers but also enthusiasts who wish [...]


TECHART has Announced the New Aerokit

Published: November 7, 2008

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German tuning specialist TECHART has announced the launch of its new Aerokit I personalization programme for the recently facelifted 2009 Porsche 911 range. TECHART’s styling proposals for the sports car include a front spoiler, side sills, decorative trim for the mirrors and headlights varnished, in carbon fibre or a new chrome finish, a diffuser insert [...]


SEMA: Five-Axis – Lexus GS 460

Published: November 7, 2008

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After the sinister-looking Project IS F that made quite a splash at last year’s SEMA show, Troy Sumitomo and his Five Axis automotive returned to Sin City with a fresh take on the Lexus GS 460. Sporting a titanium matte paint finish, a widebody conversion with concept-like styled bumpers and black-colored 20-inch alloy wheels in [...]


10th Anniversary – ML 55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz

Published: November 7, 2008

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Marking the 10th anniversary from the introduction of the first generation ML 55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz has revealed a pair of special edition ML 63 AMGs named “10th Anniversary” and “Performance Studio”. While both models retain the factory 6.3-liter V8 engine that produces a hefty 510HP shooting them from naught to 100km/h (62mph) in just 5.0 [...]


SEMA: 2010 Chevy Camaro Black Concept

Published: November 5, 2008

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The Camaro Black is one of the four 2010 Camaro-based concepts that made their way to the Las Vegas convention center for this year’s SEMA show. As its name suggests, this Camaro has been totally “blacked” out – from the black paint and the matte black-finished hood to the 21-inch alloy wheels, the tinted RS [...]


BMW Wont Build the CS Sport Sedan

Published: November 5, 2008

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The car that was supposed to offer BMW a worthy rival to the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Porsche Panamera and Maserati Quattroporte sports sedans, the production version of last year’s CS Concept has fallen victim to the economic downturn and will not be produced after all. The announcement was made during a conference call on the Bavarian [...]


Audi TT-S’s Start Price is $45,500

Published: November 1, 2008

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Audi announced that pricing for its U.S.-spec TT-S will begin at $45,500 for the Coupe model and $47,500 for the open-air Roadster. The TT-S joins the TT 2.0T and TT 3.2 in Audi’s lineup, settling atop the range with a turbocharged, direct-inject 2.0L TFSI engine producing 265 hp @ 6,000 RPM and 258 lb-ft of [...]


Range Rover – Special Edition

Published: October 15, 2008

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Range Rover Sport Black and White is available exclusively in Santorini Black or Alaska White with matching interior trim, and just 200 units are being produced for sale.


The Refreshed Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Line-up

Published: October 14, 2008

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Mitsubishi has refreshed its 2009 Lancer Evolution X line-up with the introduction of a new top-of-the-line GSR Premium edition that sits above the RS and GSR models. No different mechanically from the other EVO Xs, the Premium edition is distinguished on the outside by the 18-inch BBS alloy wheels, the front fog lights and the [...]