Hyundai Preparing New Elantra Coupe, Azera and Genesis R-Spec with 429HP V8

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After registering record sales in 2010, Hyundai seems committed to an all-out offensive with the company reportedly planning to launch a coupe version of the 2011 Elantra and the new Azera sedan in the U.S. within the next year or so. According to an Autoweek report, the news was broken at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in San

Opel Ampera EV Police Cruiser: Volt's European Cousin Getting Ready for Patrol

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If there's one way to kick-start sales of specialty vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt and its European counterpart, the Opel Ampera, that's by enlisting the government as one of your clients. And with a starting price of €42,900 (about US$58,000 at the current exchange rates) in Europe, GM's Opel division will need all the help it can get to sell the Ampera.

VIDEO: Best Footage Yet of the New Ferrari FF

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With the recently unveiled all-wheel drive FF (as in Ferrari Four), Ferrari has opened a new chapter in its history. And to prove that they’re confident in the modern “breadvan’s” 4x4 capabilities, the Italians have released a series of photos with the FF being driven on snowy roads. Now, a new video has surfaced on Youtube showing the exotic GT as it’s

BMW Calls Italian -Series Special Edition

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A team of young designers at BMW have created 16 bespoke paint schemes for a special edition version of the 1-Series hatchback that will be sold exclusively in the Italian market. BMW has launched the project on its Italian Facebook page and is calling users to vote for their favorite design. The winning paint scheme will be produced in collaboration with

BMW to Turbocharge its Entire Lineup of 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engines

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Citing inside sources from BMW, British magazine Autocar is reporting that all of the Bavarian automaker's future four-cylinder engines will benefit from turbocharging technology. This includes all four-pots with outputs up to 245 horsepower, with the new straight-six engines taking over from there.
All of BMW's turbocharged four-cylinder engines will

Nissan Launches Super Clean Micra DIG-S Turbo with CO2 Emissions of just 95 g/km

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  With CO2 emissions of only 95 g/km, Nissan’s all-new Micra DIG-S has one of the cleanest petrol engines in the world. To achieve this, the Japanese firm's engineers used a 1.2-liter three-cylinder unit fitted with a supercharger and direct injection, which can be coupled either to a manual transmission or a CVT automatic gearbox.
The powerplant

New Honda Civic Ti Special Spuced up with Touring Car-Inspired Kit

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A new limited edition version of the Civic hatchback inspired by its BTCC-sibling has been added to Honda's car lineup in Britain. The new Civic Ti is based on the five-door 1.4-liter and 1.8-liter i-VTEC SE gasoline variants and according to Honda, it comes with £3,700 worth of extra equipment over and above the standard model.

Offered in an

Ram Truck Announces New Entry-Level 1500 HEMI V8, Still to Decide on Name

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In a somewhat strange move, the Chrysler Group's Ram Truck division announced today that it would launch a new entry-level version of its 1500 pickup truck equipped with a standard HEMI V8 engine, but it has yet to decide on the vehicle's name. According to the company, the new model is currently known under the code name “Adventurer".

The Detroit firm

First Photos of New SAAB 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition

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On Wednesday, February 23, SAAB will host a special party at its Trollhättan plant in Sweden to celebrate what it describes as "the first anniversary of Saab’s rebirth as an independent carmaker".
I'd argue if Saab is really independent given that the company heavily relies on GM for its current portfolio (one example is the new 9-4X which is based on

550HP for Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

Chevrolet company extended official photos and the detailed information on the most powerful version of coupe Camaro which has received brand name «ZL1». The premiere of this car takes place on Motor Show in Chicago.
2011 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1The novelty is equipped with the 6,2-litre 8-cylinder gasoline engine with mechanical supercharger «Eaton». Capacity of the motor working together with 6-

Chevy Launches MyLink Infotainment System in Response to Ford

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The 2012 Chevrolet Volt and Equinox models will be the first to offer Chevy MyLink, an in-car infotainment equipment that integrates internet radio, hands-free, voice and touch-screen controls, all of which can be accessed via Bluetooth connectivity.

Three years ago, Ford introduced a similar system, called SYNC, whose aim was to reunite in a friendly

New BMW Performance Kit Boosts 2.0-liter Diesel

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As well setting the stage for the world premiere of the Vision CD roadster concept and the production version of the pure-electric 1-Series ActiveE, the Geneva Motor Show will also see the launch of BMW's new Performance Power Kit for the firm's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine found on numerous models including the 1-,3- and

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Officially Revealed Ahead of Geneva Motor Show

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If you have been following us here on Carscoop, you already know about the new C-Class Coupe from Mercedes-Benz thanks to a bevy of spy shots and more notably, a series of leaked photos that left little to the imagination. However, this time, its official with Mercedes-Benz releasing a ton of pictures and preliminary

Engineering Tuning Kits for Audi S4 to the UK

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APS, the UK importer of the Swiss tuning brand Sportec, has turned to North American-based VW specialist, STaSIS Engineering, for its newest project concerning the latest generation of the Audi S4. The STaSIS Signature S4 is available in two flavors, the Touring and the Challenge editions, with both featuring an engine kit that

Holden Captiva 7 Series II Facelift with More Powerful Engines and Reduced Pricing

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Making its Australian debut today is the refreshed Holden Captiva 7 Series II. To avoid any confusions, the Captiva 5 Series II that we told you about in our previous post is based on the Opel Antara, while the Captiva 7 is Holden's version of the Chevrolet model of the same name that's sold in Europe.

The latest Series II version of the seven-seater

Lincoln Presents MKT Town Car and Limousine Editions to Replace Panther-Based Town Car

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For the past 30 years, Lincoln's panther platform-based Town Car has offered its services to a great number of limousine and chauffer operators throughout the country and abroad, but production of the current model will finally come to an end this fall leaving a gap in the company's range.
But FoMoCo isn't about to let go of this financially prosperous

Brain...Jammed Vandals Destroy Seven New Toyota Models at 2011 Chicago Auto Show

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Auto shows seem to have become risky business for car manufacturers. After the BMW 750i that was stolen at the Detroit motor show earlier this year, now more disturbing news comes from the Chicago Auto Show, where the Toyota booth attracted unwanted attention.
According to local newspapers, seven new Toyota models had their interiors vandalized by three

The Most Economic Luxury Car by Porsche

Porsche company has presented a most economic hybrid version of hatchback Panamera.
The New Porsche Panamera S HybridPorsche Panamera S Hybrid shows considerably best indicators of fuel consumption and blowout CO2, than all other serial luxury hybrid cars. These values are reached thanks to developed all-weather tyres Michelin especially for Panamera. But even with serial tyres a fuel consumption

Savage Rivale’s Roadyacht GTS gets a Racing Variant

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Back in 2009 at the Top Marques Monaco Show, Dutch automaker Savage Rivale blew the lid off the Roadyacht GTS, an eccentric four-door, coupe-convertible supercar. While interesting enough to be worth a second look, one could’ve argued on the chances of the Corvette-based vehicle to become a hit. Still, it seems that it was successful enough to prompt the

New Lancia Thema: Chrysler 300's European Alter Ego Officially Revealed

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You may find it hard to believe, but what you're looking at here is not one of Carscoop's photoshops but the first official photo of the new Chrysler 300-based Lancia Thema saloon, which will receive its grand premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1. The new Thema marks the beginning of consolidation of the product portfolios of the

VIDEO: De Tomaso Resurrected with BMW 5-GT-esque SLC Crossover Concept

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We have to admit that, upon learning about former Fiat marketing executive Gian Mario Rossignolo's plans to re-launch the De Tomaso brand with the Pininfarina-penned SLC crossover concept at the upcoming Geneva Show, we were curious to see what the famous Italian design house would come up with.
But our hopes of seeing something truly exciting were thwarted

Smart Roadster Concept Heading to 2011 Geneva Motor Show

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Remember the patent designs of a topless, two-seat Smart model that we first showed you back in December, 2010? Well, according to Carscoop sources, the drawings are of a concept speedster model that will make its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show on March 1.
We also learned the concept is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor driving

Ducati Hits the Waves with Special Edition Cigarette Racing Team Speed Boat

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Ducati and Cigarette Racing unveiled today in Miami the new Cigarette Racing 42X Ducati Edition powerboat. The event was part of the Miami International Boat Show and it officially marked a collaboration between the motorcycle company and the boat builder.
The new speed boat features Ducatti's colors with a white base and red stripes. The 42 feet long

Holden Updates Captiva 5 SUV in Australia with Series II Model

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General Motor's Holden division has the unique distinction of having two Captiva models in its range: the Captiva 7, which is none other than the European market Chevrolet Captiva, and the Captiva 5, that's a re-badged Opel Antara. Given Opel's confirmed descent to the land of Down Under in 2012, there's a very strong possibility that Holden may be forced

Will China BYD Bring the F3DM to the U.S. or will this be Just Another Broken Promise?

When it comes to making cars,China is king. We’re talking the world’s largest car market, with over a hundred individual marques. So why is it that there are virtually zero Chinese car manufactures selling cars in the U.S. aka the world’s other largest car market?
So far, China’s “Big Four” (well, the four most visible to those outside of China) have made and broken promises of bringing

Bertone Baby-Jaguar B99 Concept Looks Surprisingly Good

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After the teaser image we showed you earlier today, the first three images of Bertone's design study for a compact Jaguar, hit the web. Dubbed B99 (for the 99th anniversary of Bertone) the eye-catching concept car has a sleek coupe profile, even though it's a four-door sedan. The suicide doors give it a distinctive appearance, but if Jaguar were to

GP Organizers Cancel F1 Season-Opener in Bahrain Due to Protests

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Formula 1 will not begin the 2011 season in Bahrain as planned, due to anti-government protests and unrest in the Gulf country. After a week of discussions and speculations, the inaugural race of the year has been cancelled, at the Bahraini Crown Prince's request.

"We must focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting to a later

2011 Lancia Delta Update Brings Chrysler Family Grille and New Diesel Engine

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The onslaught of new and updated models from Lancia heading to the Geneva Motor Show continues with the unveiling of the 2011 Delta, which comes with a brand-new grille designed to reflect the partnership with Chrysler and the sharing of vehicles between the two brands, plus new proposals in terms of trim options and engine choices.

The first thing you'll

Abarth Scorp-Ion Sports Coupe Concept

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Even though Fiat executives have been coy on a stand-alone sports car for the Abarth brand, the Italian firm went ahead and collaborated with the Istituto Europeo di Design of Turin (IED) for the creation of design study that will receive its grand premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in about a week's time.
The sports coupe is named Abarth Scorp-Ion and it

Tesla Losses Soar to $154.3 million in 2010, Despite Gains in Revenue

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Tesla Motors has just released a preliminary, unaudited financial report concerning the year than ended on Dec. 31, 2010. The company reported losses of US$51.4 million in Q4 2010 and US$154.3 million for 2010, which was almost triple the US$55.74 million loss for the year ending Dec. 31, 2009.

The EV automaker's revenue, however, rose approximately 5

New Jeep 3.0-liter V6 Turbo

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Given that over forty per cent of all cars sold in Europe are diesel-powered, any brand that wants to be successful in the market must have diesel options in its range. Following the presentation of its new 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel on the Chrysler 300's European clone, the Lancia Thema the Fiat Group is now introducing the oil-burner to Jeep Grand Cherokee

Hyundai Company Showed a Big Station Wagon

Hyundai company extended the first official photos of universal i40 — the car of a D-segment which in the European car market replaces old Sonata and will be presented in March on Motor Show in Geneva.
Hyundai i40 (universal)As informed into the official press release, this model is "the first car of South Korean mark in a D-segment which has been created specially for the European car market

Kansas Thieves Targeting....Jeep Wrangler Doors

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We've heard of thieves stealing wheels, tires, GPS and audio systems from cars, but pinching off doors from Jeep Wranglers is something new. However, that's exactly what's happening in Overland Park in Kansas, as thieves are taking doors off Jeep Wrangles and selling them online. Local police told KMBC news that four such thefts took place in the past few

Sports Coupe Ford Fiesta

Ford Motor intends to deduce the limited version of Ford Fiesta (hatchback) which receives brand name «Ford Fiesta Sport+». As declare top management of Ford Motor, she cannot be considered as replacement for Fiesta RS, but in special series the hatchback receives sports body and more powerful, than usually, the engine.
Ford Fiesta Sport+The new sports Ford Fiesta receives other aerodynamic

Honda Publishes New Photos and Info on European-spec Jazz Hybrid and Face-lifted Jazz Models

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Honda today released full details and some 80 or so photos on the European-spec Jazz Hybrid and face-lifted conventional Jazz models, which will soon go on sale across the continent. Previewed at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, the Jazz Hybrid is said to be the first B-segment car fitted with a petrol-electric powertrain and it does it without compromising the

Pagani Zonda F Driver Survives 199mph - 320 km/h Crash After Spinning Out of Control

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There are very few (if any) people that can lose control of their car at 199mph or 320km/h and live another day to tell the tale. But that's exactly what happened to a 28-year-old German driver of a black Pagani Zonda F and his 21-year-old [sic...] Lithuanian passenger, after the young man lost control of the $1.5 million supercar earlier this week on

VIDEO: New Pagani Huayra Makes Gaming Debut in Need for Speed Shift 2

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While daydreaming never hurt anyone, let's face it; how many of you will ever have the chance to sit behind the wheel of Horacio Pagani's latest hypercar? If someone happened to raise their hand, please free to send us an email and we'll get back to you before you can say Huayra.

Fortunately, there's some good news for all us non-millionaire

New Lotus Elise 1.6 Club Racer Sheds 24 kg / 53 Pounds

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True to its heritage, Lotus has unwrapped a new lighter version of its entry-level Elise 1.6 called the Club Racer. Even in stock form, the Elise is one of the lightest production sports cars in the market tipping the scales at just 876 kg or 1,931 pounds, but the company's engineers put the open top model on a crash diet and managed to shed

Volvo 2011 S60 Slips into its Racing Uniform

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If you're searching for a...really naughty version of the 2011 Volvo S60, then look no further than to this race-spec model that's being readied for track by K-PAX Racing to defend the team's 2010 World Challenge GT Manufacturers′ and Drivers′ champion titles. The K-PAX team is preparing two all-wheel drive S60s, which will make their debut at Miller

Lexus Announces 2011 IS 350C F Sport Special Edition

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Lexus has unwrapped the limited run 2011 IS 350C F Sport Special Edition convertible, which is set to go on sale in the U.S. later this month. Only 175 units will be built, each carrying a $55,120 (not including $875 destination) sticker and some styling and performance upgrades over the standard model.
The limited run hardtop convertible comes in a

VIDEO: New McLaren MP4-12C Beats the Snot Out of Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche 911 Turbo in Drag Race

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Even before McLaren released the final specifications on the brand-new MP4-12C, we knew that the British firm's supercar was fast, but if we are to believe this video that mysteriously popped up on Youtube, then the MP4-12C has a serious speed edge over some of its most famed rivals - at least in a straight line race. The video shows the McLaren MP4-12C

2012 Honda Civic: No Really, it's the All-New 9th Generation Civic Sedan and Coupe Models

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We know many of you will find it hard to believe at a first look, but this here is the completely new, North American market, 2012 Honda Civic. Even though it may seem otherwise, the 9th generation Civic has been designed from the ground up and shares very few parts -if any- with its predecessor, well that is, aside from its styling personality which

Jaguar Celebrates E-Typee

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At the 1961 Geneva Auto Show, Jaguar stunned the automotive world with a timeless design that is still regarded as one of the finest in history. That car was none other than the E-Type. The company said it will mark the E-Type's 50th birthday at this year's Geneva Motor Show and at other events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Goodwood's

Dacia Reportedly Preparing New Seven Seater MPV for 2012

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It appears that Renault's low cost brand Dacia is getting ready to expand its reach into yet another segment. After the top of the line Duster soft roader, the Romanian manufacturer is planning a seven seater MPV for next year, at least according to a report from French car journal, L'Automobile.

The magazine said the MPV will carry the Popster

Geneva Preshow: Maserati&Go-Faster GrandCabrio Sport

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It's been a year-and-a-half since Maserati lifted the wraps off a drop-top version of its GranTurismo coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in late 2009, and now the Italians are getting ready to expand the range of the GranCabrio with the presentation of a sportier variant at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.

The new GranCabrio Sport follows in the

Honda Recalling 97,201 2009-2010MY Fit Models in the States

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Potentially damaged lost motion springs are the cause of Honda’s latest recall in the U.S., which affects 97,201 2009 and 2010 model year Fit vehicles. Parts of the engine valvetrain, the lost motion springs may bend or break over time due to the compression forces exerted on them by the rocker arms, resulting in abnormal engine noise or even damage.

BMW Sub-Brand, will Launch in 2013

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It's been a long time in the making, but the BMW Group today confirmed its new sub-brand called "i", with which it will market a new lineup of eco-friendly vehicles including regular and plug-in hybrids, and pure electric models as well as an additional range of mobility services.
The first models to be launched under the new sub-brand from 2013 are the

SIDI's on the Cover of Motorcycle Consumer News

SIDI's on the Cover of Motorcycle Consumer News 06-2011 Issue

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New for 2011 SIDI ST boot Grace the Cover of Roadracing World

New for 2011 SIDI ST boot Grace the Cover of Roadracing World 06-2011 Issue

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"The first ratchet buckle closure MX boot" --- Introduced by Sidi in 1991!!!!

"The first ratchet buckle closure MX boot" --- Introduced by Sidi in 1991!

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Sidi has a history of “firsts” in the boot market. It was more than twenty (20) years ago this summer that Sidi introduced the first ratchet buckle motocross boot.

While at the time a ratchet buckle motocross buckle was very innovative Sidi quickly learned that it was much more suitable to road boots or bicycle shoes than it was to off road use due to all the mud, water, rocks and other assorted debris that off road riders must contend with on every ride.

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Subsequently Sidi introduced its Eco adjustable buckle system with has evolved to be the acknowledged best system in the world.

To see what ideas Sidi’s competitors will be trying next log onto www.motonation.com to view the current Sidi boot collection.

Audi A3 Sedan Concept with 408HP Officially Previews Next Generation Model

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It's been rumored for a while now that Audi was exploring the possibility of adding a four-door sedan body style to its A3 range, but today, the German firm officially confirmed the news with the release of the first official sketches of the A3 Concept ahead of its world premiere at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show in early March.
Its main purpose

Lamborghini LP700-4: Two-Minute Long Video Looks Completely Official

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With the Geneva show just around the corner, it seems that Lamborghini has secretly released a new video of its Murcielago supercar replacement, which is expected to be called Aventador or Jota LP700-4 and will bow at the Geneva Salon next March. Although we didn’t find any official information on the footage, the quality of the clip and the fact that it

2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Facelift Gains 5.0 V8 R-Spec Variant with 429HP plus Updated GDI V6

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As Hyundai continues its ascent to the top, the South Korean automaker-that-could is getting bolder every day. This time the company entered new grounds at the Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling facelifted Genesis sedan that gets a new sporty variant for the for the 2012 model year.
The new model sports the R-Spec moniker and comes with a new 5.0-liter

BMW Releases Performance Exhaust System for Latest M3 Models [with Video]

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Do you happen to own a fourth generation BMW M3 Coupe, Sedan or Convertible model, and if so, do you crave for a throatier sound from its exhaust? If you answered yes to both questions and can justify spending $4,374 plus labor for installation for a performance exhaust system, then you may want to take a look the Bavarian firm's new M Performance offering

Nissan Esflow is a Small RWD Sports Coupe Concept that runs on Electricity and it will Debut in Geneva

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The time has come for Nissan to release its plans for the rapidly approaching Geneva Salon. For this year's edition of the show, the Japanese automaker has prepared an impressive sports coupe concept named the ESFLOW. It has most of the right ingredients to satisfy purists, including a rear-wheel drive layout, a 0 to 100km/h [62 mph] sprint time of under 5

McLaren SLR

Engine Configuration
Cylinders: 8
Displacement: 5439.00 cc | 331.9 cu in. | 5.4 L.
Valves: 24 valves.
Valvetrain: SOHC
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Gears: 5
Horsepower: 626.00 HP (460.7 KW) @ 6500.00 RPM
Torque: 780.00 NM (575.1 Ft-Lbs) @ 3250.00 RPM
HP / Liter: 115.9 BHP / Liter

Performance
0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds.
Top Speed: 332 km/h | 206.3 mph Similar top speeds

Dimensions
Seating Capacity

Geneva Preshow: Toyota iQ Pure-Electric Prototype

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An all-electric prototype of the Toyota iQ will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The iQ EV is equipped with an electric motor fed through a newly developed, flat and compact lithium-ion battery that is mounted under the car's floor. According to Toyota, the battery pack doesn't reduce the regular iQ's load area or passenger space.

Black Lightning: A Russian Delivery Boy Fights Capitalism in a…Flying Volga

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You may not know the name Timur Bekmambetov, but you would surely have seen Wanted: that over-the-top movie with Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman and that guy from Atonement. That was him.
He also made two really cool Russian language urban sci-fi / horror movies called Night Watch and Day Watch, the first of which made more money in its homeland than the first

World’s Most Expensive Cars

 


 What is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you have the

How to manage the car motor

 These days, you will find new cars with the latest incorporated engine technology. The engine of a car has undergone a massive change, right from the age old carburetor to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). In the 19th century, when the first single-cylinder petrol engine driver car came into force, it was the “Carburetor” that came into existence. Later on, multi cylinder engines

New Crossover From Volkswagen Grop.

Volkswagen concern extended a new portion of photos concerning future updating of compact crossover Tiguan. With next generations the crossover receives new options and the expanded scale of engines.
2011 VW TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan updating has been announced several weeks ago — then was informed that to a crossover give shape in the spirit of "big brother" Touareg, but has not been told words

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Supercharged V8 Poster Snagged at Chicago Show

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All those rumors about Chevrolet readying the Camaro ZL1 for a debut at the Chicago Auto Show turned out to be true as the guys from the Camaro5 forums snapped these pictures of GM's poster signs from the show floor. It won't be long before Chevrolet presentation starts, but you can get an idea of what to expect in the preliminary details posted after the

Geneva 2011: Carlsson C25 Royale is a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG in Disguise

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Carlsson showed up at the Geneva Salon with a new version of its C25 supercar dubbed Royale. Based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, the heavily customized coupe with the fixed rooftop will be built in a limited run of 25 units. Company officials said six vehicles have already been sold and will be delivered to the customers in 2011. According to Carlsson,

Dirt Bike Cover SIDI Boots! 06-2011 Issue

Dirt Bike Cover SIDI Boots! 06-2011 Issue

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AGV Sport Willow Gloves Review @ Webbikeworld.com

AGV Sport Willow Gloves Review @ Webbikeworld.com

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AGV Sport Willow Gloves - Details

AGV Sport calls the Willow gloves "a full length sport-racing glove". The other gloves in their lineup are also race-style and they are listed from lowest to highest price as the SP7 ($99.00 list); the Dragon ($109.00) and the Laguna ($124.00).

There isn't a huge amount of obvious difference between the foursome, but there are a few styling details, including differences in the material used for the knuckle protectors and the gauntlet designs. The leather on the Laguna gloves is said to be "premium" cowhide, but the same term is used for the Willow gloves, so I'm assuming that the quality is the same across the lineup.

So which to choose? Well, this is where the 2011 hard economic times penny-pinching comes in. If you can get by with the Willow gloves, then why spend more?

Let's take a look at the features that I like about the Willow gloves and see if you agree...

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Leather

First of all, the "premium" leather used for the Willow gloves really does seem to have better than average quality. It has a really nice "hand" (i.e., "feel") and it's soft and pliable and it does not feel like 80-dollar glove leather to me.

In fact, if they upgraded those middle knuckle protectors and changed the rubber molded AGV Sport logo on the gauntlet and wrist strap to something a bit more elegant, I would not have been surprised at all to see a $150.00 price tag on these gloves, and that's the truth.

The inside of the gloves is just as impressive. The AGV Sport marketing material specifically mentions the lining used in the Willow gloves and rightly so. It's a type of micro-fleece fabric with just the thinnest layer of padding underneath, giving the gloves a rich and comfortable feel, more so than most/all race-type gloves in this price range.

The only possible exception to this -- and I say "possible" because not everyone who has worn the gloves feels it -- is the seam between the gauntlet and the hand. It's covered with some type of hemming material and it can feel a bit irritating where it rubs around the circumference of the wrist.

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Conclusion

The AGV Sport Willow gloves were designed with the same philosphy behind the Willow leather suit: provide all the features you need at an affordable price. This doesn't mean cutting corners, which means you don't feel like you're getting shortchanged.

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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4: Video and Mega Gallery with 115 Photos

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For those of you that still haven't had enough of the Lamborghini's newest dream car, here's a comprehensive photo gallery and a video presentation of the Aventador LP700-4 straight from the Geneva Motor Show floors.

Named after a bull that entered into battle in October 1993 at the Saragossa Arena, earning the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" for its

New Kia Picanto

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The 2012 Kia Picanto mini made its global premiere alongside the also new Rio supermini at the Geneva Motor Show today. The South Korean firm's city car will be offered for the first time with a choice of 5-door and 3-door body styles, with Kia officials expecting the new three-door model to account for 33% of Picanto sales.
KiaLike all recent Kia models,

Peugeot Reveals 908 HYbrid4

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At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot uncovered its new 908 HYbrid4, a diesel-hybrid endurance race car designed to compete in the 2012 edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans. Starting from 2011, regulations for the Le Mans race make hybrid vehicles eligible for top honors, with the objective being to encourage makers in developing hybrid race cars that can

AGV Sport Laguna Suit Cover Shot - Full Page Feature on the Vemar Jiano

AGV Sport Laguna Suit Cover Shot - Full Page Feature on the Vemar Jiano in BMW ON 05-2011

AGV Sport Laguna Suit on Cover!

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Scoot Magazine Features AGV Sport Telluride Glove

Scoot Magazine Features AGV Sport Telluride Glove

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Vemar Eclipse Featured in Rider Magazine 06-2011

Vemar Eclipse Featured in Rider Magazine 06-2011

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Aussies get New Mazda MX-5 Special Edition with Bilstein-tuned Suspension

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A new special edition version of the MX-5 with some very minor styling and suspension upgrades has been added to Mazda's vehicle range in Australia. A total of 200 MX-5 Special Editions are being brought into the country with Mazda announcing that the upgrades are being added at no additional cost.
However, this should not comfort Australian buyers as the

Geneva 2011: SsangYong Says SUT 1 Aims to be the “World’s Best Pickup Truck”…

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Ladies and gents, meet South Korea's SsanYong latest creation, the SUT 1 Concept that was revealed at this week's 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The SUT 1 is a pre-production study of an SUV with a truck bed at the back that will replace the current Actyon Sports. According to the troubled (in more ways than one, as you'll see) automaker, the goal of the SUT 1

Hyundai Drops New i40 Mid-Size

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Making its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, is the estate version of Hyundai’s all-new, Europe-specific D-segment model, the i40. Designed and engineered at Hyundai’s R&D headquarters in Russelsheim, Germany, with European buyers in mind, the i40 will fill the gap left by the outgoing Sonata model in the South Korean automaker's range and will

Vemar Easy CKQI and SIDI Street Boot in MPN 04-2011

Vemar Easy CKQI and SIDI Street Boot in MPN 04-2011

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Adventure Gore-Tex Feature in Dirt Rider 06-2011

Adventure Gore-Tex Feature in Dirt Rider 06-2011

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Racer X: SIDI Daisy Tank Top Feature

Racer X: SIDI Daisy Tank Top Feature

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Geneva 2011: EU Toyota Prius+ MPV Gains Two More Seats Over its US Counterpart [Updated Gallery]

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This week in Geneva Toyota revealed its European-market Prius + MPV, known stateside as the Prius V. Instead of five seats, the Euro Prius + will get seven seats when it debuts in early 2012. Also unlike its USDM counterpart, the Prius + gets a three middle row seats that fold individually (instead of our 60/40 split) and a 50/50 folding third-row seat. The

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept: Video and Live Shots from the Geneva Motor Show

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I know some of our readers will disagree, hell, even some of the folks here at Carscoop will beg to differ, nevertheless, I'm going to say it: I'm utterly disappointed with the styling of Alfa Romeo's 4C Concept, which is slated to enter production in 2012. Alfa had a unique chance to redefine its design language with its first mainstream rear-wheel drive

Cristal Electric Vehicle Features Noiseless Smooth Commuting For Up To 6 Persons

Cristal is an urban mobility vehicle concept that enables 6 persons to commute through city streets as a self driven personal vehicle or as a part of the vehicle convey remotely controlled by the local operator. This electric vehicle features a unique shape, dynamic aesthetics and functional features that will perfectly suit with the future urban society. By integration with several

Peugeot Special Editions of RCZ and 3008 Hybrid4

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Unless Peugeot is hiding a surprise in its pouch, the French carmaker's presence at the upcoming Geneva Salon will most likely go under the radar. Aside from the subtly facelifted 308 family which includes the hatchback models, an estate and the coupe-cabriolet, Peugeot's stand will also host the premiere of two limited edition models.

The first is the

VEMAR Jiano EVO TC Half Page Feature in Road Bike Magazine

VEMAR Jiano EVO TC Half Page Feature in Road Bike Magazine

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MOTOCROSS: SIDI SCORES A DOUBLE WIN IN THE HOLLAND GP Tony Cairoli gets his first season victory

MOTOCROSS: SIDI SCORES A DOUBLE WIN IN THE HOLLAND GP

Tony Cairoli gets his first season victory!

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Tony Cairoli and Sidi are back on top of the world motocross scene. With a first place in race1 and second place in race 2, Cairoli took home the Holland Grand Prix held on Sunday, April 24th on the sandy track in Valkenswaard. For the ace from Team Red Bull Teka KTM Factory this is his first win of the season, an important result after a shaky start in the start of the World Championship series. With this victory, the reigning World Champion has served notice to all his adversaries as the man to beat once again in 2011 World Championship Motocross.

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Sidi is pleased as punch, rounding out a great day with another fantastic performance by Maximilian Nagl. With his victory in race2 and third place in race1, he also made it to the podium with Cairoli, taking the second step and giving Sidi a magical double podium. With them as always were their Sidi Crossfire boots, the number one footwear in motocross, unbeatable on any terrain and in any type of weather.