BMW X6 M-Based Lumma CLR X 650 M To Debut in Geneva

February 8, 2010
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Images of the Lumma CLR X 650 M have been released by the tuner’s Russian distributor, TopCar.

The Lumma CLR X 650 M is based on the BMW X6 M. It features an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, aerodynamics side skirts, extended fender flares, and a rear diffuser. It also received a new black grille, a massive rear spoiler and 23-inch wheels.

The Lumma scored a modified 4.4 liter twin turbo V8 engine which can produce with up to 650 horsepower and 830 Nm of torque (up 95 horsepower and 150 Nm from the X6 M). With that massive power, the vehicle can accelerate from zero to a hundred kilometers per…

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A Right Hand Drive Roadster From Tesla

February 8, 2010
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Tesla is planning on building a right-hand-drive variant of the Tesla Roadster electric car. Tesla’s first RHD model is currently at the automaker’s dealership in London, and is being made available for test drives.

The Tesla Roadster RHD has an estimated 200-mile range, with recharge taking around four hours on a 220-volt outlet. It can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in 3.7 seconds, and has an electronically-limited top speed of 125 mph.

Although, there are rumors spreading that Tesla may cancel the Roadster after all as an IPO filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission said that Tesla does “not plan to sell [the] current generation Tesla Roadster…

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2011 Infiniti M Priced From $46,250

February 8, 2010
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Infiniti has already released the pricing details for its 2011 M sedan ahead of the vehicle’s scheduled start of sales on March 18.

The six-cylinder M37 will start at $46,250, while adding all-wheel-drive will cost an additional $2150. The range topping V8 M56 starts at $57,550 for a rear-wheel-drive version or $60,050 for the all-wheel-drive. According to Infiniti, they will begin marketing the car during the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.

The M56 sports a 5.6 liter direct injection V8 that spews out 420 horsepower and 417 ft-lb of torque. Meanwhile the M37 wills 330 horsepower and 270 ft-lb of torque with its 3.7 liter V6 motor. Despite the enhanced performance from…

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MansoryReleases Tuning Program For Porsche 997 Turbo

February 8, 2010
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Swiss luxury auto tuners Mansory have just finished a new upgrade package for the Porsche 997 Carrera Turbo.

The car will feature a new front skirt, and carbon fiber lip and splitter. Sidesills are not mentioned by the firm, but appear to be congruent with the modified design.  They lead back to a completely redone back end that combines a new exhaust and added air outlets.  A remodeled rear spoiler rests on the decklid, and is made from carbon fiber. Mansory also included a handcrafted interior with upgrades to the stock materials used by Porsche. Both the carbon fiber exterior and the leather interior can be customized.

Mansory also offers engine upgrades…

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Volvo Brings DRIVe S80 And V70 Models To UK Market

February 8, 2010
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Volvo has just announced that they will be adding two new models to its ultra-efficient DRIVe range for the UK market: the DRIVe variants of the S80 sedan and V70 wagon.

The DRIVe variants of the S80 and V70 are both powered by Volvo’s own 1.6 liter turbocharged diesel engine. Even the engine is not the most powerful at 109 horsepower and 177 ft-lb. of torque, it still can provide for a combined 52 mpg US.

There has been a swift pace of development since the launch of our first 119-gramme models in Paris in autumn 2008. Now that we have brought two of the larger models in below the magical 120…

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Price List Released

February 8, 2010
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Hyundai has just released its pricing list for its 2011 Sonata. The newest sedan from Hyundai will start at $19,195 for its entry-level GLS with a manual transmission. The suggested retail price will then climb through the models before topping out at $17,395 for the Limited with the optional navigation package.

Hyundai will offer the Sonata in three trim levels. First for an additional $750 to the base price, the GLS automatic can be optioned with the Popular Equipment Package which has the 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar, upgraded interior trim and automatic head lamps. A navigation system and a premium audio upgrade are also available…

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Toyota Pedal Fix Passes US Regulators

February 5, 2010
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given their approval to a Toyota plan to fix cars that may be subject to sudden, uncontrolled acceleration. The accelerator pedal problem has been connected to 19 deaths and 2000 complaints, prompting Toyota to make the world’s largest recall of nearly 2.5 million vehicles. Toyota has also stopped the production of their eight new models.

Parts related to the sticking accelerator were produced by Indiana firm CTS Corp.  Both CTS and Toyota developed a fix for existing cars, which will require a mechanic to install a shim/spacer in the accelerator pedal assembly to prevent it from sticking, according to published reports.  A new…

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Aston Martin DB6 Volante Pistons Cuff Links

February 5, 2010
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The Prince of Wales has had the aluminum pistons from his Aston Martin DB6 Volante melted down and turned into cufflinks. Weird, eh? While this sounds crazy, the six donor pistons became available when the Prince converted the car to run on biofuel.

A total of 200 cufflinks were made by TMB ArtMetal, and they were designed to bear a resemblance to the DB6 and the car’s iconic wheel ‘spinners’. The cufflinks are accented with 18ct gold. The cufflinks will be available for £995 and all proceeds will go to the Prince’s youth charity - The Prince’s Trust.

According to The Prince’s Trust chief executive Martina Milburn, “With these proceeds, we will…

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Monster Ford Fiesta All Set For The Rally Race Debut

February 5, 2010
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Ford has just unveiled the Fiesta rally car for the Monster World Rally Team. The Monster Ford Fiesta is “based on the race-winning European Rallycross Fiesta prepared by Olsbergs Motorsports Evolution.”

The Monster Ford Fiesta is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter Duratec engine which is capable of producing over 490 horsepower (365 kW), but due to a series-required turbo-inlet restrictor, the Fiesta will only be able to churn out 330 horsepower (246 kW).

Set to be driven by action sports figure, rally driver and DC Shoes co-founder, Ken Block, the Fiesta will compete in seven Rally America events this year. According to Block, “I am very excited to finally be in the…

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Renault Unveils R30, Welcomes Petrov

February 1, 2010
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Renault had a double celebration last Sunday as it revealed its R30 car and confirmed Vitaly Petrov as the occupant of the second race seat for the 2010 season.

The 25-year old Petrov, also Russia’s first formula one driver, who finished the GP2 championship in second place last year and who reportedly has a big sponsorship purse, helped his new teammate Robert Kubica pull the wraps off the R30 car in the Valencia pitlane.

The single seater is painted all yellow and black, almost identical to the 30th anniversary tribute that was revealed a couple of years ago, but with red wing endplates coloured red in deference to prominent sponsor Total.

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B&B Automobiltecknik’s Tuning Kit For The VW Golf R

February 1, 2010
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A new tuning package for the Volkswagen’s Golf R has been introduced by B&B Automobiltecknik.

The package is available in three different configurations so that the Golf R can be revised to produce 310, 324 and 362 PS. The range-topping model features a larger turbocharger, a sports exhaust system with a larger downpipe and a racing catalyst, revised engine electrics, a new air intake, an optimized intercooler, and a Slim-line oil cooler.  Geared with these modifications, the 362 PS Golf R can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds before hitting its top speed of almost more than 280 km/h (174 mph).

B&B Automobiltecknik also fitted the Golf R with…

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