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- Meet the Most Amazing Drifter in the World; Pole Who Lost Both Arms will Leave You Speechless
- Clean Diesels are Experiencing a Renaissance in the U.S. as Sales Rise by 25.6 Percent
- Mercedes Announces New 4MATIC System Tailored for FWD Models, Debuts on CLA
- Watch Out: Honda and Acura Recall 807,000 Vehicles Because They Might Roll Away
- Slippery when Wet: Porsche Demonstrates New 911 Carrera 4 in Adverse Road Conditions
- Time to Gander the New Maserati Quattroporte in 67 High-Res Photos
- MT Drives 2014 Audi R8 with New Dual-Clutch Semi-Auto Gearbox
- Dumb and Dumber Get Their Butts Kicked in Road Rage Incident
- VW Group Starts Building New Engine Plant in Russia, Operations to Commence in Early 2015
- 2014 Acura MDX Prototype gets Teased Before Detroit Motor Show Debut
- Young Designer Dreams Up a Futuristic Mercedes-Benz Sports Car Concept
- Best Sports Car Sounds of 2012 Video is 12 Minutes of Pure Aural Awesomeness
- Mercedes-Benz Recalling 8 Different 2011-2012 Models in the States for Fire Risk
- All-New BMW M6 Gran Coupe Officially Introduced, Goes on Sale Next Year [30 Photos]
- First Photos of MINI's Sportier Paceman John Cooper Works Edition
- This Truck Driver Could Definitely Use a Backup Camera
- Abflug Adds Some Drama to Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S with New Supercharger Package
- Nissan UK Goes Backs to Basics with New Entry-Grade Navara Visia Fitted with 142hp Diesel
- Official Images of the New BMW M6 Gran Coupe Leak on the Web
| Meet the Most Amazing Drifter in the World; Pole Who Lost Both Arms will Leave You Speechless Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:45 PM PST  We might not know them personally, but there are people around us in this world who inspire us to stretch our abilities and come out of our comfort zones to make our life meaningful. One such gifted individual is Bartek Ostalowskim from Poland. What makes Ostalowskim so special is that while he had the misfortune of losing both of his arms in an accident back in 2006, he never let go of his life or his passion for motorsports and cars. In fact, the 26-year old Pole did the exact opposite pursuing his dreams of becoming a professional racing driver. He not only competed in the Polish Championship Rally Raceway Cross and the Polish Cup, but now he's also mastering the art of drifting. Read more »       |
| Clean Diesels are Experiencing a Renaissance in the U.S. as Sales Rise by 25.6 Percent Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:42 PM PST  In contrast to Europe, where they account for more than half of new cars sold, diesel-powered models hadn't really caught on with U.S. new car buyers. In the past two years, though, numbers show that more and more Americans recognize the benefits of the new generation of "clean" diesel engines. That is, the advances in diesel technology have resulted in today's diesels being nothing like their crude forebears of the '80s, while they are also up to 40 percent more fuel efficient that comparable gasoline-powered versions. According to data from HybridCars.com and Baum and Associates, sales of diesel-powered cars in the States increased by 25.6 percent in 2012, almost double the total market's 13.8 percent increase rate. Read more »   |
| Mercedes Announces New 4MATIC System Tailored for FWD Models, Debuts on CLA Posted: 12 Dec 2012 03:15 PM PST  For many years, 4MATIC has been Mercedes-Benz's designation for its all-wheel drive models, from the C- to the CL-Class and of course its ever-growing portfolio of SUVs. Despite the common name, the German manufacturer offered no less than four different AWD systems, depending on the model and its customers' needs – i.e., a G-Wagen has a different system than a CLS. Read more »   |
| Watch Out: Honda and Acura Recall 807,000 Vehicles Because They Might Roll Away Posted: 12 Dec 2012 02:35 PM PST  If you happen to see any parked 2003-2004MY Honda Odyssey minivans and Pilot SUVs and 2003-2006MY Acura MDX crossovers, you may want to...keep your distance as the Japanese carmaker discovered that a malfunction of the ignition interlock in these vehicles may allow the key to be removed even when the transmission shift lever is not in 'Park'. Read more »    |
| Slippery when Wet: Porsche Demonstrates New 911 Carrera 4 in Adverse Road Conditions Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:35 PM PST  Even Porsche itself knows that, if it weren't for its large fan and more importantly, customer base, the 911 would be long gone and replaced by something that adheres to, rather than disregarding, the laws of Physics. No matter how you put it, letting the engine hanging out behind the rear axle may provide superior traction from a standstill but, when it comes to cornering, it creates a pendulum effect that's hard to contain. Read more »   |
| Time to Gander the New Maserati Quattroporte in 67 High-Res Photos Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:09 PM PST  We have already had a first opportunity to see Italy's latest attempt in the luxury sedan segment, but Maserati wants us to get a better view of its all-new, sixth generation Quattroporte model with the release of a fresh gallery of pictures. The car with which the Fiat Group is targeting the world's finest premium saloons such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Jaguar XJ and BMW 7-Series, is said to have been designed from the ground up featuring a new platform, new powertrain options along with new comfort and technological features.
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| MT Drives 2014 Audi R8 with New Dual-Clutch Semi-Auto Gearbox Posted: 12 Dec 2012 12:03 PM PST  Even though most motoring journalists labeled the Audi R8 "the everyday supercar", confirming its raison d'être, Motor Trend senior features editor Jonny Lieberman kindly disagreed. That's because he found the R8's R Tronic semi-automatic transmission too jerky and abrupt in its gear changes. True, there's also a six-speed manual gearbox, but apparently, Lieberman likes the auto option in the cars he intends to drive around every day. Read more »   |
| Dumb and Dumber Get Their Butts Kicked in Road Rage Incident Posted: 12 Dec 2012 11:23 AM PST  Next time these two bright youngsters decide to play Rambo with one of their fellow citizens, they just might want to make sure they have the…necessary tools placed in the boot of their car. For about a minute, we see two compact sedans, a Chevrolet and a Daewoo if we're not hugely mistaken (not that it matters, since they're both the same), chasing each other and generally acting hazardous and completely foolish on the road. Read more »   |
| VW Group Starts Building New Engine Plant in Russia, Operations to Commence in Early 2015 Posted: 12 Dec 2012 11:01 AM PST  The VW Group is already the largest foreign investor in Russia. Since 2006, it has invested nearly €1 billion (US$1.3 billion) in facilities and new models and just last week, it announced the allocation of a further €840 million (US$1 billion) in the next three years. Nearly €250 million (US$326 million) will be spent building a brand-new, 30,000 square-meter engine plant next to its existing vehicle facility at Kaluga, which currently produces the VW Polo and Tiguan and the Skoda Fabia and Octavia models. Read more »   |
| 2014 Acura MDX Prototype gets Teased Before Detroit Motor Show Debut Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:14 AM PST  What you see here is an official teaser rendering of the 2014 Acura MDX Prototype that will be unwrapped for the first time during the press days of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), held in Detroit in mid-January. As is usually the case, Acura has released very little information regarding the concept study, but if you insist, here's what Honda's luxury arm said: Read more »   |
| Young Designer Dreams Up a Futuristic Mercedes-Benz Sports Car Concept Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:26 AM PST  Ever wonder what cars of the future will look like? Sure you have, but the difference between us and transportation designers is that the latter can put their thoughts down on paper and even on actual materials. This concept for a Mercedes-Benz sports car is the work of aspiring automobile designer Oliver Elst from Germany, who has completed internships at Opel and Mercedes-Benz. Read more »   |
| Best Sports Car Sounds of 2012 Video is 12 Minutes of Pure Aural Awesomeness Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:35 AM PST  As another year reaches an end – there's only 19 days left – many of us reflect on all things done in that passing year. For YouTube channel owner and auto enthusiast Marchetinno, it's all about the great sports cars he managed to capture on camera. In particular, Marchetinno compiled a 12-minute long video with the best sports- and super-car sounds, ranging from pocket rockets like the Abarth 500 to the Swedish exotic Koenigsegg Agera R and pure racing models such as the Porsche 911 GT3 and F1 cars. Read more »   |
| Mercedes-Benz Recalling 8 Different 2011-2012 Models in the States for Fire Risk Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:59 AM PST  Luxury-carmaker Mercedes-Benz said it will soon start sending letters to around 5,800 owners of eight different models in the United States to inform them of a new recall action to fix a problem that could cause a fuel leak and possibly lead to a fire. Read more »    |
| All-New BMW M6 Gran Coupe Officially Introduced, Goes on Sale Next Year [30 Photos] Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:31 AM PST  Joining the existing Coupe and Convertible body styles of the M6 series is a third variant based on the so-called Gran Coupe, which is BMW talk for a sportier looking sedan model. A few hours after we shared the first pictures of the M6 Gran Coupe, BMW came out with more photos and full details on its latest offering that will arrive in European dealerships in May, 2013, with a starting price of €128,000 (about US$167,000) in Germany, which places it between the Coupe (€124,000) and the Convertible (€131,400 ) M6s in terms of pricing. North American sales will begin in the summer of the same year, with pricing to be announced, though, if BMW's German pricing strategy is anything to go by, it should cost around US$110,000.
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| First Photos of MINI's Sportier Paceman John Cooper Works Edition Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:57 AM PST  Images of the new Mini Paceman John Cooper Works (JCW) have leaked on the web before the car's official unveiling. The JCW is a hotter version of the already available Paceman Cooper S that comes with a tweaked 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which should develop the same output as its sister model, the Countryman JCW. Read more »   |
| This Truck Driver Could Definitely Use a Backup Camera Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:33 AM PST  Think you're having a bad day? How about this Audi motorist who was caught behind a truck whose driver missed a turn and then simply decided to back up on the road. As you would expect, such a big vehicle has many blind spots, especially towards the rear, which is why their drivers should exercise extra caution when attempting any change of direction. Read more »   |
| Abflug Adds Some Drama to Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S with New Supercharger Package Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:56 AM PST  Here's one more tuning proposal for the Toyota 86 sports coupe, which is also known as the GT86 in Europe and Australia, and as the Scion FR-S in North America, that comes to us from the Land of the Rising Sun and Abflug. The Japanese tuner's Spiral 86 performance and styling package will be formally introduced to the public at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon in mid-January, with sales to follow shortly thereafter. Read more »   |
| Nissan UK Goes Backs to Basics with New Entry-Grade Navara Visia Fitted with 142hp Diesel Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:36 AM PST  Nissan is widening the choices for Navara buyers in Britain with the presentation of a new and more affordable entry-level version of its double cab pick-up truck named the Visia. The new model comes with a de-tuned 2.5-liter diesel engine and is available for order now priced from £17,995 CVOTR compared to £19,411 for the 187hp (190PS) Acenta Double-Cab, with deliveries beginning January 2013. Read more »   |
| Official Images of the New BMW M6 Gran Coupe Leak on the Web Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:32 AM PST  The high-performance version of the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe sports saloon is a secret no more - well, at least in what concerns its exterior appearance, as official photos of the M6 variant appeared on the web today. BMW's M6 Gran Coupé features the same bespoke styling cues and aerodynamic parts as its two-door brethren. These include a carbonfibre reinforced plastic roof, different bumpers, side skirts, a rear diffuser flanked by twin exhaust pipes on either side, 20-inch wheels, plus chrome trims on the double kidney grille and fender air vents. Read more »   |
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