Auto News | World Car Fans' Corner

Started by MyINFO, Jul 10, 2010, 03:01 PM

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Spy photographers in Spain have managed to snap pictures of what appears to be the Peugeot 508 Sport Wagon (SW).
                               
While heavily camouflaged, styling will likely be inspired by the '5 by Peugeot' concept which debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. If you're still having a hard time trying to imagine what the production version will look like, the 508 sedan has already been caught undisguised.

Peugeot 508 spied in Station Wagon form

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Unichip has unveiled a new performance package for the Land Rover Discovery 2 / Defender TD5.
                               
Dubbed the Sport Conversion, the package consists of an Owen Developments Garrett turbocharger and a Unichip 'U-Connect' ECU. These modifications enable the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine to produce 176 bhp (131 kW / 178 PS) and 279 lb-ft (378 Nm) of torque - an increase of 49 bhp (37 kW / 50 PS) and 63 lb-ft (85 Nm).

Unichip gives Land Rover Discovery  / Defender TD5 turbo upgrade to 176bhp

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Carlsson takes a lesson from Aston Martin; the tuned Smart C25 Edition is a 30k euro smart car only available to owners of the Super GT C25.
                   
German tuning firm Carlsson Autotechnik has revealed their latest project, the Carlsson Smart C25 Edition.  Inspired by the look and feel of their Super GT C25, the Mercedes-focused engineering team worked out about €15,000 worth of upgrades for the Smart ForTwo.

Carlsson smart C25 Edition companion for Super GT C25

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Could Renault be preparing to revive the legendary Alpine brand? Possibly, according to recent reports.
                       
While speculation is rampant, the unveiling of the DeZir concept is fanning the flames. The stunning coupe features a tubular steel frame and Kevlar composite body that is similar to the Megane Trophy race car, which is built in Dieppe, France. The latter is an important detail, considering Alpine was headquartered in the city.

Renault DeZir concept hints possible Alpine revival

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Tuners at German firm Hofele-Design have released a new body kit, suspension, exhaust and braking upgrades for the Panamera.  The Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970 features remodeling all around the exterior, as well as refinements to the car's interior.

Get the full details on the new Panamera package available now from Hofele Design.

Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970 by Hofele-Design

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Bored with traditional drifting, Vaughn Gittin Jr has teamed with MTV personality / Pro skateboarder, Rob Dyrdek, to create the world's first skateboard car park.

Built by California Skateparks, the park features ramps, a half-pipe, and a specially-designed rail. Using a 2011 Ford Mustang, Gittin does his best to pull off skateboard maneuvers with a modern muscle car.

World's first Mustang skateboard car unleashed by Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Rob Dyrdek [video]

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Set to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the MPV features clean lines and a luxurious interior. Nissan has released new teaser images of the 2011 Quest minivan.

Set to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the MPV features clean lines, a distinctive front-end, and chrome window trim. Inside, the cabin boasts a console-mounted shifter, a push-button ignition, faux-wood trim, and a highly-legible instrument cluster.

More 2011 Nissan Quest preview teaser photos released

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British automaker McLaren will reportedly release a new hypercar beginning in 2012, according to Autocar.  The F1 successor, allegedly known as P12, would compete with the top models from Ferrari and Lamborghini.  Previous reports pegged the P12 to arrive in 2015.

Could a new McLaren F1 be on its way for 2012?  Find out what the car might feature, inside.

Insiders at the automaker told the periodical the car will be "revolutionary."  The common belief is that the car will use a 6.0-liter V8 engine mounted at the middle of the car.  Previously, McLaren design chief Frank Stephenson had said the car would have a 240 mph top speed.

McLaren F1 hypercar successor to arrive early in 2012

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Chrysler plans to begin sales of a new special edition, the Mopar 2010 Challenger, from August.  Only 500 editions of the car will be sold at a starting price of $38,000.

However, customers who want the car with a manual transmission will have to pay an extra $1,000.

Is the Mopar 2010 Challenger worth the almost $40k price?  Find out what's included, inside.

Chrysler announces 2010 Mopar Dodge Challenger

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