Jay-Z is a pretty lucky guy – one of the world’s best rappers, former CEO of Def Jam Records and a multiple Grammy winner worth about $450 million. If that wasn’t enough, he’s married to Beyonce Knowles, the super-talented singer who was kind enough to buy her husband a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport for his...
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The cars of North Korea (affectionately known as The Hermit Kingdom) have aroused a lot of interest over the years. Kim Jong-Il, North Korea’s dictator, is apparently a big fan of Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, and the state owned industry even made some knock-off Mercedes 190Es for a time. But recent photos have surfaced, showing dignitaries...
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Consumer Reports released their ranking of fuel efficient cars in their upcoming January issue, and their rankings may come as a shock to conventional wisdom. Scoring highest was the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, a car that previously had a reputation for anything but reliability(although it was less about reliability than overall performance). The Ford Fiesta and...
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The annual Ward’s Auto list of 10 best engines gets a pretty decent amount of publicity, in light of how little people pay attention to the publication in the other 364 days of year. This year’s list includes not one but two electric powertrains, with the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf making the list, while...
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Volkswagen‘s New Midsize Sedan, the car designed and built in America, for American consumers, has been revealed in a series of spy photos that show the car undisguised. Not surprisingly, the car looks like a 2011 Jetta with bigger proportions, trading the Passat’s distinctive styling for something as generic as a badgeless car in an auto insurance commercial. Clearly,...
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When Mercedes rolled out the SLR Stirling Moss edition at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back, we thought perhaps the onslaught of special edition versions of the overpriced and over-hyped supercar had finally come to an end. At least that’s what Mercedes would have had us believe, especially with the McLaren/Mercedes partnership coming...
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Be it for a wedding or for a high-powered executive, there’s a time and a place for a stretched Mercedes S-Class. And with MB already selling a long wheelbase version of the E-Class in China, one has to admit there’s demand for such a product. But a stretched E-Class wagon? That’s right, Mercedes tuner Binz...
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In a move that would have been unthinkable in the last decade, but is hardly surprising in this era, BMW has announced that it is abandoning factory support for the World Touring Car Championship. The move comes after BMW’s withdrawl from Formula 1 at the end of the 2009 season, and a change in management...
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After being teased on Oprah recently, some spy video of Volkswagen‘s 2012 New Beetle has popped up online giving us the best look at at the new car. With lines more reminiscent of the original Bug, there’s a more prominent hood with a profile that’s closer to a coupe, eliminating some of the excessively cute...
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The 2012 Mercedes SLK has been revealed online thanks to a leaked video that shows the new luxury convertible from every angle. Looking very much like the baby SL we expected it too, the 2012 SLK gets a more flat-fronted nose and many design cues from the new line of Mercedes products. The SLK will...
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For the first time in four years Porsche will exhibit at the Detroit Auto Show, with a debut that is certain to reassert its presence. According to Hans-Gerd Bode, a spokesman for the German sports car maker, the vehicle will be “spectacular,” but, “You’ll have to wait and be surprised” he said. The last time...
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With the official reveal of the 1 Series M Coupe just over a week away, BMW is already considering more versions of the small sports car to meet demand. Initially BMW’s plan for the 1M Coupe was to limit production to just 2,700 units, but later reports have indicated the German automaker will build as...
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As if Porsche‘s GT2 wasn’t potent enough from the factory, the masterminds at Wimmer RS have taken the factory 620-hp to a fun-filled 703-hp, with 597 ft-lbs of torque to boot. The horsepower boost comes thanks to a new pair of optimized turbochargers, an air intake adjustment, tuning of the throttle valve, a new sport...
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Kicherer has overhauled Mercedes-Benz‘s flagship supercar, upping its horsepower while customizing the interior and exterior. The factory 6.2L V8’s power has been increased from 571-hp and 480 ft-lbs of torque to an impressive 610-hp with 494 ft-lbs of torque. The horsepower upgrade comes simply by means of an ECU reflash and a new stainless steel...
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That certainly didn’t take long. Shortly after Audi revealed its new 2012 Audi A6 sedan, a digital artist that goes by the name EDL went straight to work, rendering up what a future RS6 version of the luxury saloon might look like. Noticeably missing is the traditional RS-series widebody, but we think we can all...
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Well here’s something different. If you just so happen have to be stuck with a minivan, you might as well get a luxurious one that looks cool, right? Mercedes-Benz recently released the Viano Van in Europe and German tuning house A.R.T. is releasing a Viano tuning program for early next year. The tuning program transforms...
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In BMW’s case, the Munich based company secured $3.62 billion in a line of credit, during a single transaction.
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With the news today by rival Audi that it will once again advertise during the superbowl, BMW has announced it will return to the sporting advertising event, buying a spot for the first time in a decade. BMW’s reason for returning to the high-profile event is reportedly due to an eagerness to promote a long...
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You have to love the Brits! Porsche UK has just released a brief promo video for the new GT2 RS that’s both entertaining and educational, showing the fastest Porsche ever built being flogged on both the Porsche Experience Center and the Silverstone Grand Prix race track. With a total of 620-hp from its twin-turbo flat-six...
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Audi is all about harnessing the sun for its power. In fact, at its main plant in Ingolstadt, Audi plans for its e-tron models to have their batteries charged with current obtained directly from photovoltaic equipment on the plant site. That’s not all they’re using the sun for – by the end of the year,...
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Seriously, some people just has to have all the fun. We’re sure this isn’t really what Mercedes-Benz had in mind when they designed the gullwing doors on the SLS AMG, but we’re sure even they’d have to admit it’s a pretty cool sight. Some lucky driver was able to take Mercedes’ flagship supercar out for...
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Technically, the above headline isn’t true. You can buy a Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, but this pony car isn’t road legal, and is meant strictly for drag racing. Specs on the 2012 Cobra Jet haven’t been announced yet, but they have been leaked by a Ford dealer in Puerto Rico. Big changes include a standard...
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Under the hood of this 88.5-inch long creation is 5.5 horsepower gasoline engine, that can deliver a top speed of up 17 mph.
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Mercedes-Benz has their E-Class diesel. BMW has an “Efficient Dynamics” system on their 5-Series. Now, Audi has countered with the ne plus ultra of green motoring – the luxury hybrid. Their 2012 A6 will get a hybrid variant sure to set fire to the hearts of wealthy/status-conscious green-minded folks everywhere (well, only on the coasts –...
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