2013 BMW 3 Series To Debut In Detroit

2013 BMW 3 Series To Debut In DetroitSnow or no snow, BMW will be braving the Detroit winter to show off the 2013 F30 3 Series in its public debut January 12. The announcement comes after the very first debut earlier this month in Munich and reveals that there will be the standard and M Sport packages along with three new lines: sport, [...] far more  See far more..

2013 Dodge Viper to obtain 8.7L V10 [Basemuch less Rumor]

2013 Dodge Viper to obtain 8.7L V10 [Baseless Rumor]Today’s total nonsense rumor comes from Chrysler fansite Allpar, which is reporting that the 2013 Dodge Viper will get an 8.7L V10 and doesn’t cite any source, anonymous or otherwise. whilst Chrysler boss Ralph Gilles has said that the Viper will retain a V10 engine, we have a hard time believing that an 8.7L motor [...] more  See more..

Saab Sold to Chinas Pand Da, Youngman for $142M

Saab Sold to China’s Pand Da, Youngman for $142MJust days after announcing that he had rebuffed a full takeover of Saab by Chinese investors Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. and Pang Da Automobile Trade Co., company CEO Victor Muller has proven that he can change his tune, in a hurry. Swedish Automobile N.V. has announced the signing of a memorandum of Learning with [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Toyota FT-86 Trounces Mazda MX-5 within the enjoyable Department: Report

Toyota FT-86 “Trounces” Mazda MX-5 in the fun Department: ReportWith photos leaking yesterday, right now comes news of whin the Toyota FT-86 is like to drive. But first, the specs. according to one of the journos at CAR Magazine, who had a couple of seat time in the affordable sports car, look for the 2.0-liter to boxer 4-cylinder to generate around 200-hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. [...] much more  See much more..

Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept, Track-Focemployed 1LE and more Previewed just before SEMA Show

Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept, Track-Focutilised 1LE and considerably more Previewed before SEMA ShowChevrolet is Performing it massive in the 2011 SEMA Show as it will releases numerous Camaros and Corvettes this year. Chris Perry, the vice president of Chevrolet global Advertising and marketing and marketing and strategy, says, “visit any Corvette or Camaro enthusiast event and you may have a challenging time finding a factory-stock vehicle. These are cars that [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Ferrari California to get HorseEnergy Bump

Ferrari California to get HorseEnergy BumpFerrari is preparing to add much more testosterone to its “chick” car, the California, for the 2012 model year. The mid-cycle update will see 30-hp added to the 4.3-liter V8 for a new total output of 483-hp, while torque will increase as nicely to 373 lb-ft. (That extra output may possibly only be available with higher octane [...] much more  See much more..

Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer Being Prepped for SEMA Debut

Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer Being Prepped for SEMA DebutToyota’s Yaris will be the subsequent B-Spec Club Racer, joining the likes of the Honda Fit, Mazda Mazda2 and significantly more recently, the Kia Rio, Fiat 500 and Ford Fiesta. Set to debut at this year’s SEMA Show, it’ll be the initial race car built for competition inside the United States from the subsequent-generation 2012 Yaris SE. [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Car Insurance Claim Satisfaction Lower Among Total Loss Claimants

Car Insurance Claim Satisfaction Lower Among Total Loss Claimantsa new investigation shows that car owners who claimed a total vehicle loss with their insurance provider were significantly less satisfied then those who claimed a repairable vehicle. The  J.D. Energy and Associates 2011 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction investigation rates satisfaction Based on 1,000-point scale, at the same time as the satisfaction average for those claiming a total loss [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Americans Record Lowest Annual Driven Miles given that 2003

Americans Record Lowest Annual Driven Miles since 2003based on a study conducted by the Department of Transportation, outcomes revealed that Americans have been driving less now than they have over a year ago. Travel on U.S. roads have declined by 1.3 percent during the first eight months of the year when measured against the same period a year ago. This 1.3 percent [...] a lot more  See a lot more..

Ford Stamps Brand New 65 Mustang Convertible For SEMA

Ford Stamps Brand New ’65 Mustang Convertible For SEMAThe glory days of the muscle car era can be long over, but die-challenging fans of V8 powered American iron don’t have to spfinish countless hours restoring oxidized hulks of decades-old metal anyfar more. Ford is going to be showing off a brand new ’65 Mustang bodyshell – yes you read that right – in the 2011 SEMA [...] far more  See far more..

Pontiac Buyers Loyal To General Motors

Pontiac Buyers Loyal To General MotorsFears that General Motors would lose former buyers of Pontiac vehicles to other brands appear to be unfounded, based on the latest data from Edmunds. while the controversial axing of the Pontiac brand led to fears that GM would lose former customers of the brand, data shows that virtually 40 percent of Pontiac customers opted [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Fords New Lane Keeping Technology To Combat Drowsy Driving [Video]

Ford’s New Lane Keeping Technology To Combat Drowsy Driving [Video]Ford’s Lane Keeping technology is considerably far more effective than a cup of super strong coffee – this technology will let you know when you’re at the same time tired to drive. Set to launch in early 2012 on the Ford Explorer, the Lane Keeping technology is ideal for drivers that are in for the long haul or have [...] far more  See far more..

Scion iQ Sales Targets Set At 1,000-2,000 Units Per Month

Scion iQ Sales Targets Set At 1,000-2,000 Units Per MonthToyota is setting targets of between 1,000 and 2,000 units per month for the rollout of its Scion iQ city car, and the new vehicle will see a tiered launch that involves an initial rollout on the West Coast this winter with a Midwest and East Coast launch this spring. The Japanese-built iQ will too [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Subaru Launching Custom Imprezas, WRX STIs: SEMA Preview

Subaru Launching Custom Imprezas, WRX STIs: SEMA PreviewSubaru of America will likely be showing off multiple of their record setting race cars alongside custom Subaru Performance Tuning models at this year’s SEMA Show. at the same time at the Subaru booth this year will likely be the Isle of Man record setting WRX STI Making its US debut alongside David Higgins’ 2011 Rally America Champion WRX STI. [...] much more  See much more..

D3 Cadillacs 1,001-HP Le Monstre CTS-V Coupe To Debut In Toyo Tires Booth: SEMA Preview

D3 Cadillac’s 1,001-HP Le Monstre CTS-V Coupe To Debut In Toyo Tires Booth: SEMA PreviewToyo Tires recently announced three of their four 2011 SEMA booth vehicles, choosing to keep the fourth one a secret… until now. Toyo Tires has teamed up with D3 Cadillac to show off a unique edition 2012 CTS-V Coupe dubbed “Le Monstre” packing in excess of 1,001-hp and 1,001 lb-fts of torque. D3 Cadillac is [...] more  See more..

Chevrolet Celebrating Ron Fellows, Corvettes At Carlisle With Custom Cars: SEMA Preview

Chevrolet Celebrating Ron Fellows, Corvettes At Carlisle With Custom Cars: SEMA Previewwhile it might seem that most of Chevrolet’s attention is on their Camaro model for this year’s SEMA Show, they did announce a pair of Corvettes that will be shown off on the show floor. Celebrating 30 years of “Corvettes at Carlisle”, Chevy will show off a special edition Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport thought [...] much more  See much more..

Toyota Tundra Ultimate Motocross Truck: SEMA Preview

Toyota Tundra Ultimate Motocross Truck: SEMA PreviewToyota has teamed up with DC Shoes and West Coast Customs to build a one-of-a-type Ultimate Motocross Truck, set to debut at this year’s SEMA Show. Depending on a Toyota Tundra full-size pickup, the build team employed feedback from different Motocross athletes to assist create a truck that every motocross rider Requirements to make an [...] far more  See far more..

AJAC Car Of The Year Finalists Announced

AJAC Car Of The Year Finalists AnnouncedOur friends to the north have been keeping busy by choosing their pick for the car and truck of the year, ahead of snow takes over. So over the last week, the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) had assembled within the Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario to see which cars are the best within their category. The winners [...] much more  See much more..

Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts prior to 2011 SEMA Show

Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts before 2011 SEMA ShowFeatures include a purpose built racking program for storing surfboards, bags and other equipment, and a modified pickup bed with storage for wetsuits, and an ice chest and barbeque grill. more  See more..

Pull Into The ideal Spot With The Parker iPhone App

Pull Into The ideal Spot With The Parker iPhone AppOne of the reasons you hate driving inside the city will no longer be an issue, thanks to the Parker iPhone app. This handy tool will scope out available parking spots in a variety of diverse cities, alleviating one of the annoyances that comes with the urban commute. To ensure you get almost certainly the most out [...] far more  See far more..

Porsche Profits Up 25 Percent, Cayenne Outsells Panamera by 2:1 Ratio

Porsche Profits Up 25 Percent, Cayenne Outsells Panamera by 2:1 RatioPorsche‘s profits rose by 25 percent in the first 9 months of the year, as overall revenue and vehicle deliveries rose by 20 and 31 percent respectively. Cayenne sales were up 74 percent, as the SUV became the brand’s best selling model, with 43,924 units sold. The Panamera was second with 18,750 sold. Sales of [...] more  See more..

Saab Production may well Recommence In 8 Weeks

Saab Production may possibly Restart In 8 Weeksaccording to Inside Line, Saab could be ready to re-start production at its factories in as small as 8 weeks, after being sold to two Chinese automakers for $142 million. even though Saab was valued at $660 million this summer, both Pang Da and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. managed to acquire the company at a rock [...] far more  See far more..

Toyota FT-86 Leaked Again: New Photos Slip Out before Tokyo Auto Show Debut

Toyota FT-86 Leaked Again: New Photos Slip Out just before Tokyo Auto Show Debut� Just a day after the quite first leaked photos of the Toyota FT-86, numerous other pictures of the highly-anticipated sports car have hit the net. Even juicier than the last time, these pics appear to be of the official production car, and not of the Modellista version. Staying true to the design of the original [...] more  See more..

Peugeot-Citroen Cutting 6,000 Jobs

Peugeot-Citroen Cutting 6,000 JobsAs part of a $1.1 billion cost-cutting effort, PSA, the parent enterprise of both Peugeot and Citroen, will shed 6,000 jobs in Europe, with 2,500 white collar jobs, 2,500 contract worker jobs and 1,000 blue collar jobs expected to be cut in 2012. PSA claimed that their car-Generating operations would barely turn a profit in [...] more  See more..

Drive-Thru Hotel Lobby Lets You Check In without having Having Out Of Your Car

Drive-Thru Hotel Lobby Lets You Check In without having Getting Out Of Your CarWe already appreciate the certain aspects of drive-thru restaurants, bank machines, even funeral homes. For folks who hate Getting out of their cars, you’ll be happy to hear concerning the drive-thru lobby in the Interalpen Hotel in Austria. To check into your room for the night, you just drive right into the lobby. The Interalpen Hotel, [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Custom Mustangs Previewed prior to SEMA Show

Custom Mustangs Previewed just before SEMA ShowAt least four diverse companies will most likely be bringing their vision of the ultimate custom Ford Mustang to this year’s SEMA Show. Ford released several Information and images of four Mustang projects that will most likely be showcased inside the Blue Oval booth this year, but our sources say that these won’t be the only ones. Nonetheless, the [...] more  See more..

Teflon Sweepstakes: Meet Jeff Gordon And Win A Trip To NASCAR

Teflon Sweepstakes: Meet Jeff Gordon And Win A Trip To NASCARWinter is coming – is your car ready? In the event you demand a brand new set of windShield wipers to keep the snow from obscuring your view, now’s the time to pick a couple of up, as Teflon has just announced a contest that could win you a trip to see a NASCAR race. The contest, that's on [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Nissan Leaf Drivers typical 37 Miles Per Day, added Range Not Needed Says item Boss

Nissan Leaf Drivers typical 37 Miles Per Day, added Range Not Needed Says product BossHas Nissan already cracked the range sweet spot of electric vehicles? based on Mark Perry, director of product planning and program for Nissan North America, Nissan Leaf drivers typical a distance of 37 miles in a single day. much moreover, the typical length of a single trip can be a short seven miles. based on these findings, [...] much more  See much more..

Pirellis Tattooed Diablo Rosso II Tire is actually a Work of Art [Video]

Pirelli’s Tatalsoed Diablo Rosso II Tire is a Work of Art [Video]Pirelli wanted to do a fewthing distinctive for its newest flagship store in Milan, Italy. So the tire manufacturer commissioned renowned tatalso artist Scott Campbell to work his artistic magic to make a cool tatalsoed tire. Instead of using a needle and ink, Campbell employed a gouge to engrave an eye, a heart and a skull [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Volvo S60, C70 Recalled Over Incorrect Tire Prescertain Labels

Volvo S60, C70 Recalled Over Incorrect Tire Pressure LabelsSwedish car firm Volvo takes safety quite seriously, and so it’s taking the extra step to correct a small error it had made in the past. The issue is in regards to the tire pressure label for the spare tire. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a couple of Volvo vehicles had incorrect Info [...] far more  See far more..

MINI Roadster Revealed, On Sale in Mid-2012

MINI Roadster Revealed, On Sale in Mid-2012Hot on the heels of MINI’s Coupe release is the announcement of the 2012 MINI Roadster and at the same time the various versions it’ll be offered in. The new MINI Roadster is going to be the company’s initial manually-opening drop-top two-seater and is going to be North American showrooms in mid-2012. Compared to the MINI Cooper Cabriolet, the MINI Roadster is going to be [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

BMW Heads-Up Display Goes Color

BMW Heads-Up Display Goes ColorOriginally launched in 2004, BMW Heads-Up Display gives vital Info such as vehicle speed and navigation instructions in the driver’s eye level on the windshield. based on BMW, the typical driver takes about one second to read the Info on the instrument cluster, essentially distracting a driver traveling at 30-mph for 13-feet. Their HUD is [...] far more  See far more..

BMW Recalling 32,000 Vehicles Over Engine Fire Risks

BMW Recalling 32,000 Vehicles Over Engine Fire RisksBMW is recalling 32,000 vehicles as a way to replace potentially faulty electric auxiliary water pumps. An issue can cause the water pumps to overheat, potentially causing a vehicle fire. Models impacted by the recall consist of 2008-2011 5-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, 7-Series, X5 and X6 equipped with either the eight- or 12-cylinder turbocharged engines. Two engine [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Introduced to help small Automakers

Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s Act Introduced to assist little AutomakersCongressman John Campbell has proposed the “Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturer’s Act,” an act that introduces a brand new regulatory program designed to work specifically for organizations that create no a lot more than 1,000 vehicles a year. without having the resources of larger manufacturers, It's a lot more tough for specialized carmakers to provide vehicles for safety and emission [...] a lot more  See a lot more..

Nissan Leaf Headed for New York City Taxi Duty

Nissan Leaf Headed for New York City Taxi DutySix Nissan Leafs will partake in a journey that no other electric vehicle has gone on before. As part of a pilot method, six pioneering Leafs will serve commercial duty as taxi cabs for one of one of the most populous metropolitans within the world, New York City. The goal of this pilot method is to retrieve [...] far more  See far more..

Buyers Bullish At Brooklands Historic Auction

Buyers Bullish At Brooklands Historic AuctionOther highlights included an ex London Metropolitan Police 1962 Daimler SP250, which originally served as a chase car and sold for £39,500 too as a 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom V hearse with coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward, which went below the gavel for £24,600. significantly more  See significantly more..

Cobra iRadar Community Crowdsources Speed Traps

Cobra iRadar Community Crowdsources Speed TrapsFor decades, Cobra has provided drivers with the technological edge necessary to speed with out the risk of Having caught. After endconsiderably less efforts from speeders and enforcers to one-up one another, Cobra finally revert to the age old adage of “strength in numbers” and “the Power of the people.” In Cobra’s latest evolution of the iRadar [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Fiat 500 Abarth Confirmed for LA Auto Show Debut

Fiat 500 Abarth Confirmed for LA Auto Show DebutFiat has officially confirmed it will add a third model to its U.S. lineup, debuting the new 500 Abarth in the LA Auto Show. searching like a kitted-out version of the standard 500, this car is sure to hit the sweet spot with enthusiasts, and is expected to come equipped using a turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder [...] far more  See far more..

2012 Honda CR-V Leaks Out: first Photos of All-New Crossover

2012 Honda CR-V Leaks Out: initial Photos of All-New CrossoverSet to debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2012 Honda CR-V has been teased with a thought image, specs and sneak photos, but now we’re finally treated to official photos of the revamped SUV. The new CR-V clearly features bold styling while Honda stresses that the new crossover is going to be “much more sophisticated [...] much more  See much more..

Mercedes making Carbon Fiber E-Class, Targeting 2,900 Lb. Curb Weight

Mercedes creating Carbon Fiber E-Class, Targeting 2,900 Lb. Curb WeightMercedes is currently creating a super light version of its Popular E-Class reports Auto Bild magazine. by means of an extensive use of carbon fiber, Mercedes is hoping to shave off an impressive 770-lbs from the current models, targeting a curb weight of below 2,900 lbs. By creating use of a carbon fiber structure, Mercedes will be able to [...] more  See more..

Land Rover Defender Likely for U.S., DC100 thought Headed to LA Auto Show

Land Rover Defender Likely for U.S., DC100 idea Headed to LA Auto Showquite first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Land Rover‘s DC100 idea is heading to the U.S., signifying the luxury SUV maker’s intention to Ultimately offer a production version in North America. Previewing the next-generation Defender SUV, Land Rover’s global brand direct John Edwards has given strong hints that the new model will go on sale [...] more  See more..

Audi Losing business Share in China as Youth Reject Communist Government Image

Audi Losing industry Share in China as Youth Reject Communist Government ImageAudi, long the automaker of option for Chinese bureaucrats, has located itself suddenly losing to rivals, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. As the nation creates a brand new generation of wealthy young buyers, Audi’s industry share in China has fallen by 25% in less than two years. Mercedes industry share is now at 22 percent from 16 percent [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Rauh Welt Hoonigan Porsche 965 Revealed just before SEMA Show Debut

Rauh Welt Hoonigan Porsche 965 Revealed just before SEMA Show DebutUnveiled just before its official debut at the 2011 SEMA Show is this extremely custom Rauh-Welt Porsche 965. The wide fendered, deep dish wheeled, humongously spoilered tuner Porsche is the house of former 0-60 editor Brian Scotto. Recenty Scotto made the switch to work with motorsports personality Ken Block and now runs Block’s “Hoonigan” brand. [...] far more  See far more..

Lincoln Drops little Car Plans, Focemploying on CUVs Instead

Lincoln Drops small Car Plans, Focutilizing on CUVs Insteadnicely now it appears those plans have been axed, Lincoln deciding that a much better use of resources could be to introduce a compact crossover, simply since in accordance with inside sources at Dearborn it was believed said small car (shown above in thought form) could cannibalize sales of Lincoln's bread and butter sedan, the MKZ, at the same time slated for a main redo. much more  See much more..

Scion FR-S Specs Leaked!

Scion FR-S Specs Leaked!In addition There's as well reportedly a "Customize Grade" variant using a extremely standard interior, unpainted bumpers and steel 16-inch wheels, though, as with other Japanese performance cars inside the past, this one is likely aimed at JDM racers and motorsports enthusiasts, which indicates it probably won't be showing up in Scion showrooms anytime soon. more  See more..

Honda Accord Coupe V6 idea by HFP delivers 335-HP: 2011 SEMA Show

Honda Accord Coupe V6 idea by HFP offers 335-HP: 2011 SEMA ShowIt might not be the wildest car at Honda‘s 2011 SEMA Show booth, but the Honda Factory Performance (HFP) Accord Coupe V6 idea can be the closes to reality. In a pristine white, the Accord Coupe gets a custom HFP body kit, a 15mm lower suspension and a couple of big 19-inch wheels. the best part, however, [...] much more  See much more..

2012 Honda Civic Si HFP Gets Sharper Look, Improved Handling: 2011 SEMA Show

2012 Honda Civic Si HFP Gets Sharper Look, Improved Handling: 2011 SEMA ShowThe 2011 SEMA Show isn’t officially open yet but we’ve obtained a couple of snap shots of one of the two Honda‘s being kept below wraps. Called the 2012 Civic Si HFP this far more hard-edged version of the new Si may well just be the car enthusiasts were hoping for. although the list of the modifications includes [...] far more  See far more..

Chevy Sonic Ideas Feature Ricky Carmichael, Race Car 2011 SEMA Show

Chevy Sonic Ideas Feature Ricky Carmichael, Race Car – 2011 SEMA ShowChevrolet unveiled the quite first of what will surely be multiple notion cars Depending on their new Sonic compact car, having a lifestyle/tuner car designed with input by Motocross legend and NASCAR driver Ricky Carmichael, along having a ready-to-go racer intended for SCCA competition. The Sonic All Activity Vehicle – Ricky Carmichael notion features a full suite [...] more  See more..

Mazda MX-5 Spyder Revealed With Lighter-Weigh Soft Top: 2011 SEMA Show

Mazda MX-5 Spyder Revealed With Lighter-Weigh Soft Top: 2011 SEMA ShowAping the roof structure of the Porsche Boxster Spyder, Mazda has unveiled its own lighter-weight drop-top at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. employing a light-weight tarp-like design, the Spyder’s top is affixed in the front to the top of the windshield, even though the rear buckles into mounts discovered in the truck. Mazda has yet [...] far more  See far more..

Hyundai Veloster Turbo Confirmed, Will Bow at Detroit Auto Show

Hyundai Veloster Turbo Confirmed, Will Bow at Detroit Auto ShowRufar mored for months and maybe even years, Hyundai has confirmed it will offer a Veloster Turbo model. Announced by Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik at a media dinner in Las Vegas on the eve of the SEMA Show, the car will officially debut at the Detroit Auto Show this January. Krafcik was mum on [...] far more  See far more..

Chevrolet Unveils Camaro COPO, Hot Wheels Camaro, New Crate Engine: 2011 SEMA Show

Chevrolet Unveils Camaro COPO, Hot Wheels Camaro, New Crate Engine: 2011 SEMA ShowChevrolet hosted a unique event at the Wynn in Las Vegas to showcase three new muscle cars, as well as the unique edition Sonics already brshould you by AutoGuide. initial up was the Chevrolet Camaro COPO concept, a preview of what Chevrolet says is their prospective NHRA Eliminator class dragster. while Chevy says that [...] far more  See far more..

Lotus Secures Regional Growth Fund cash to Further Model Development

Lotus Secures Regional Growth Fund cash to Further Model Developmentmaintain an eye on Lotus over the subsequent six years, they just won a bid for this round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF). Lotus CEO Danny Bahar said in a press release thin the funds will help the business refresh its line of sports cars with best in class performance and emissions. The RGF [...] far more  See far more..

2012 Honda Civic to obtain Early Refresh After Poor Reception

2012 Honda Civic to get Early Refresh After Poor ReceptionAlthough Honda is now ramping Civic production back up again, including adding a second shift at It's Greensburg, Indiana plant, It's also taken to heart a couple of of the criticism leveled at the new car. As a result, originally planned mid-cycle updates are scheduled to take place sooner, rather than later. far more  See far more..

Subaru BRZ STI notion Revealed prior to LA Auto Show Debut

Subaru BRZ STI notion Revealed before LA Auto Show DebutThe Scion FR-S, Toyota FT-86 and Subaru BRZ media fest continues this morning with the reveal of the BRZ STI notion before its LA Auto Show debut. looking remarkably similar to the Scion FR-S notion it does have a far more production-ready finish, with modest wheels (215/45/18 tires up front and 225/45/18 within the rear) [...] far more  See far more..

Modified 2012 Honda Civics Revealed in Las Vegas: 2011 SEMA Show [Video]

Modified 2012 Honda Civics Revealed in Las Vegas: 2011 SEMA Show [Video]As expected, the concentrate on Honda’s SEMA Show display this year is its all-new 2012 Civic - the Si in particular. Rather than display dozens of cars like inside the past, Honda has chosen just a select few tuners to make one of the most wildly modified Civics they could dream up. Stealing the show at the [...] far more  See far more..

Lotus Elise, Exige Recalled For Oil Cooler Defects

Lotus Elise, Exige Recalled For Oil Cooler DefectsLotus Elise and Exige sports cars manufactured between June 1, 2004 and November 30, 2006 are topic to replacement of a faulty oil cooler line, which could be prone to leak oil or suffer from the line detaching completely. If attention isn’t given at a timely matter, the defect can cause slippery oil to coat [...] much more  See much more..

Study: Gas Pump Handles Top List of Filthiest Surfaces

study: Gas Pump Handles Top List of Filthiest SurfacesBring along your hand sanitizer the next time you’re pumping gas – a brand new study says they're the filthiest factor you touch on a day-to-day basis. according to a recent report by Kimberly-Clark expert (a division of hygiene enterprise Kimberly-Clark Corp), gas pump handles are covered with germs. After swabbing and taking samples from [...] far more  See far more..

Mazda2 Turbo delivers MazdaSpeed3 Power in a Smaller Package: 2011 SEMA Show

Mazda2 Turbo delivers MazdaSpeed3 Energy in a Smaller Package: 2011 SEMA ShowIt’s plenty of enjoyable even with just 100-hp, but Mazda isn’t called the Zoom Zoom brand for nothing. Revealed nowadays at the 2011 SEMA Show may well possibly be a tuner car concept dubbed the Mazda2 Turbo. Rather than a couple of bolt-on turbocharger this sub-compact gets a complete swap from its big-brother, the Mazdaspeed3. Borrowing that 2.3-liter direct-injection 4-cylinder, [...] far more  See far more..

LS3-Powered BMW E30 M3 is Sacrilegious and Stunning: 2011 SEMA Show

LS3-Powered BMW E30 M3 is Sacrilegious and Stunning: 2011 SEMA ShowIs it a crime or just a extremely quite good idea? a couple of thing is for sure, this SEMA Show car is an excellently executed project. On display in the HeatProtect Items booth and built by Kevin Byrd, this E30 BMW M3 has its hood off for a reason. Rather than the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder that it came [...] more  See more..

Ford focus ST Surfaces: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford focus ST Surfaces: 2011 SEMA Showwhile AutoGuide got its first glimpse of the Ford focus ST at the 2010 Paris Auto Show last September, this was our first opportunity to take an excellent look at the car without security guards and PR staff circling like birds of prey. We know so far that the focus ST will have Ford’s 2.0L [...] much more  See much more..

Kia Optima Hybrid USTCC Pace Car Revealed: 2011 SEMA Show

Kia Optima Hybrid USTCC Pace Car Revealed: 2011 SEMA ShowAfter taking the championship within the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge street tuner challenge this year, Kia is announcing further commitments to the world of motorsports. In addition to the 2012 Rio B-Spec racer, built by Kia Racing and Kinetic Motorsports, Kia has unveiled an Optima Hybrid pace car for the United States Touring [...] considerably more  See considerably more..

Honda CR-Z Supercharged Engine concept Hints at Production Car: 2011 SEMA Show

Honda CR-Z Supercharged Engine idea Hints at Production Car: 2011 SEMA ShowHonda may well in fact be closer to offering a supercharged CR-Z than expected. Tucked away in a corner of the Japanese automaker’s booth in the SEMA Show in Las Vegas is what Honda is calling the HPD CR-Z Supercharged Engine idea. This engine follows after the debut of the CR-Z Hybrid R idea at last [...] far more  See far more..

Enjuku Racing Supercharged LS1 Hyundai Genesis: 2011 SEMA Show

Enjuku Racing Supercharged LS1 Hyundai Genesis: 2011 SEMA ShowWe’ve seen sneak preview shots of Enjuku Racing’s Hyundai Genesis project, and now it’s sitting happily at the BC Racing booth showing off its supercharged LS1 engine swap. The swapped Genesis is sitting on a brand new set of white BC Racing  wheels sporting a perfectly aggressive fitment. The LS1 swap is clearly executed well, sporting [...] significantly more  See significantly more..

Matte Black Cars Gallery: 2011 SEMA Show

Matte Black Cars Gallery: 2011 SEMA ShowMatte-black cars have turn into as much a part of the SEMA Show as Chinese tire manufacturers and lingerie-clad models. although we’re tempted to write-up up galleries of those two (we know how much Chinese tires turn you on), we’ll stick with the cars for now. Ranging from American muscle to a Rolls-Royce Phantom, and equitething [...] far more  See far more..

Worlds Safest Car Sports Air Bags On The Outside

World’s Safest Car Sports Air Bags On The OutsideTouting itself as the world’s safest car, this vehicle wears its airbags on the outside – a exclusive concept, but would you need to drive it? Named the iSAVE-SC1, this vehicle was developed by Humanix, a Japanese company, and  Hiroshima University. Not only is this electric car outfitted with an inflated exterior, it comes equipped [...] much more  See much more..