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Go-kart Racer Records Video Through Google Glass, Mario Would be Proud

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:33 PM PDT


The latest geek craze, or shall we say, one of the many latest geek crazes to hit the tech world is the Google Glass, the first examples of which started landing in the hands of their enthralled owners, who lost no time tinkering around and posting all sorts of videos, including one that we believe will capture the attention of our gearhead community. Read more »

Photo Tour of the Volkswagen Group Night on the Eve of Auto China 2013

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 03:50 PM PDT


Signifying the huge importance of the Chinese market in the Volkswagen Group's mega plan to conquer the automotive world, the Germans organized a special event on the eve of the Auto China 2013 in Shanghai. Read more »

Scoop: New Alpina B6 Gran Coupe BiTurbo Offers an Alternative to M6

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:55 PM PDT


There are BMW tuners and BMW tuners, and then there's Alpina; a company that works so closely with the Bavarian automaker that its cars are produced on the same assembly lines as the BMWs they are based on, and come with a full manufacturer's warranty.

Having launched two brand-new models in the past month, in particular the X3 diesel-based XD3 BiTurbo and the F30 3-Series sedan-based B3 BiTurbo, Alpina has now turned its focus on the next project based on the 650i Gran Coupe, and which judging by the company's nomenclature, will most likely be called the B6 BiTurbo Gran Coupe.

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VW Fires 500 Workers at Chattanooga as it Overestimated Passat Sales

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:14 PM PDT


Volkswagen has just announced that it is terminating 500 contracts at its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to an Autonews report. The reasons quoted are overly-optimistic expectations when the plant was first opened and the fact that they were already running overcapacity, making 170,000 cars per year – 20,000 over the original plan. Read more »

New 2014 Holden Ute SSV Wags its Tail on the Nürburgring

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 01:19 PM PDT


Yes, yes, we know that GM's troubled Australian arm Holden has already given us a taste of the redesigned 2014 Ute along with its Commodore saloon sibling, but how often do you have the opportunity to see a two-door, pickup truck version of a mid-size model doing the rounds on the Nürburgring's Nordschleife track? We thought so. Read more »

So You're Reading Your Russian Newspaper in the Bus Stop, When This Happens…

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 12:41 PM PDT


We don't want to give Russian drivers bad name, but when it comes to recorded traffic incidents of all sorts, they seem to lead the way. Most of the crashes we post are actually avoidable, and we are always perplexed as to why they don't brake, steer and stop when they should, depending on each situation. Read more »

Spied: Aston Martin Takes New Vanquish Volante Out for Running on the 'Ring

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 12:10 PM PDT


Over the past years, the Nürburgring has become something of a Holy Grail for automakers that want to hone their upcoming cars, and in some instances, even brag about their lap times.

In its most recent outing to the Nordschleife circuit, Aston Martin brought along the drop-top version of its new Vanquish, which, like all convertible models from the British brand, will bear the traditional "Volante" name.

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Industry Analysts Suggest VW's MQB Platform is Overhyped

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:38 AM PDT


Volkswagen is touting its MQB platform as a massive cost-cutter, which will allow them to produce their cars at a lower price, and share as many mechanical bits as possible. They say the move to a single platform system will allow them to gain savings of 20 percent in a production cycle, but the claims are now disputed by industry analysts, who have studied the situation more attentively. Read more »

Buick Revives Riviera Nameplate Again with Another Concept Coupe for China

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:01 AM PDT


Did you feel a sense of déjà vu upon hearing the name and looking at the pictures of GM's new Buick Riviera Concept? If the answer is yes, then you likely remember the Buick Riviera Coupe Concept from the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show.

While that study never materialized into a production car, GM's Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint ventures are giving the project a fresh try with a new concept at this weekend's 2013 Shanghai motor show.

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Geely KC Fastback Concept Appears Ahead of Shanghai Auto Show

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:31 AM PDT


Another sedan concept has been added to the list of world premieres at the 2013 Shanghai motor show in China. This time it's the Geely KC, a conceptual proposal for a mid-size sedan measuring 4,960mm (195.2 inches) long with a 2,880mm (113 inches) wheelbase. There have been rumors that the car may be based on the present-day S80, but Geely did not confirm this. Read more »

Road Rage Bully Seeks Safety Behind…Mom

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:06 AM PDT


True, mothers will always be there to protect their kids no matter what they do and how old they get, but, and this is a massive but, we find that a 30+ year old man running behind his mom for protection after he instigated a fight, somewhat embarrassing. Read more »

BAIC Shows Part of its New Concept 900 Ahead of Shanghai Debut

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 09:33 AM PDT


BAIC of China, who recently employed the services of famous actor Nicolas Cage to promote one of their cars, has shown the first teaser photos for their latest design showcase, called Concept 900, a vehicle which is set to debut at the 2013 Shanghai motor show this weekend. The shots may not be particularly revealing, but it shows potential, which shouldn't be just skin-deep. Why? Read more »

Mazzanti Evantra Fully Revealed at Top Marques Monaco

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 09:02 AM PDT


All Europe needs right now is another V8-powered supercar, which drinks fuel and costs a fortune. Mazzanti of Italy seem to think otherwise and has just revealed the Evantra V8 supercar, at the 2013 Top Marques Monaco car show, where it is right at home, among others of its kind. Read more »

Honda Shows Production-Ready Crider Concept in Shanghai

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 08:46 AM PDT


Honda has just pulled the wraps off its sub-Accord sedan for the Chinese market, dubbed the Crider concept – the name is apparently a combination of the words "Criteria" and "Dreams", which must have made sense at the time... The car looks like a pre-production model, to our eyes, so this is pretty much what buyers will be getting when it goes on sale by the end of June. Read more »

MG Tries Crossovers Again with All-New CS Concept for Shanghai Auto Show

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 08:00 AM PDT


China-owned MG Motors is returning to this year's edition of the Shanghai Auto Show with a new interpretation of a compact SUV. We'll remind you that MG premiered the Icon study at the same event last year, but whereas the former had three doors and a retro-flavored styling with references to older models of the British brand like the MGA and the MGB GT, the new CS has five doors and more contemporary details. Read more »

VW’s CrossBlue Coupe Concept, Now With Official Details and 34 Photos

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 07:43 AM PDT


Volkswagen has made an unusually strong statement with the CrossBlue Coupe concept, which has just been officially revealed in Shanghai, not only with the bolder than usual styling, but also with a look-at-me paint finish. The message is clear – they want to attract attention and have succeeded in doing so. Now, we can add to our previous article, where we… covered styling, with fresh technical details straight from VW. Read more »

Volkswagen Falls Into the iFad with New iBeetle, Debuts in Shanghai

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 07:11 AM PDT


If you love marketing-driven spins on products, then you'll like what Volkswagen came up with for its retro-styled Beetle compact car. Enter the new iBeetle Edition that's set for a global premiere at the Auto China 2013 in Shanghai this weekend. You don't have to be an Apple-junkie to understand the meaning behind the name, but the result might leave you puzzled.

According to the German automaker, the iBeetle is the first model line from the entire VW Group [sic] "in which the iPhone will become an integrated component". What this means in practical terms is that the iBeetle hatch and iBeetle Convertible are offered with a special app and an Apple iPhone docking station. No really, that's all it is…

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Icona Vulcano Revealed with Single Photo Shot from Above

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:44 AM PDT


This is the first complete image of the Vulcano supercar, built by Italian design firm Icona. The photo is still not very telling, but it does show the whole car. However, one can't get the sense of proportion, and make comments on its design, yet, because it only allows us to see the car in a top-down perspective, which currently makes it look a bit like a Lexus LF-A – we will have to wait for its show floor debut in Shanghai to be able to make accurate comments. Read more »

Meet the New Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50 Anniversario

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:19 AM PDT


After the new Veneno that was presented at the Geneva Auto Salon in March, Lamborghini continues the roll out of new models to celebrate its 50th birthday with a special edition version of the Aventador, aptly named, "LP 720-4 50 Anniversario", only hours ahead of the supercar's world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show this weekend.

Only 100 units of the Aventador LP 720-4 50 Anniversario will be produced, each of which will come with a Forged Composite badge featuring the "50°" logo and a serial number.

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Maserati Develops New Base Quattroporte with 326HP V6 for Chinese Market

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:38 AM PDT


This weekend's Shanghai Auto Show will see Maserati holding the world premiere of the new Ghibli premium mid-size sedan, but it won't be alone, as the Italian manufacturer announced today that it will be joined by a new entry-level edition of the new Quattroporte.

Maserati tells us that the base Quattroporte is fitted with a V6 engine producing 326-horsepower (243kW or 330PS), without providing further details about its specifications, but adding that this model was "specifically conceived and developed for the Chinese market".

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VW’s CrossBlue Coupe Concept Is So Sharp You Could Cut Yourself on It

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:08 AM PDT


We were weary when we first saw the teaser photos for the Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe concept, which showed an exaggerated version of a vehicle that promised to be very good-looking. However, we didn't know just how much the actual car would be toned down. Well, we need wonder no more, because photos of the prototype leaked online, ahead of the its official debut at the 2013 Shanghai motor show. Read more »
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