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U.S. regulators are working on a new formula for measuring the Volt's mileage. GM says it doesn't know what that new number will be.

One of the problems in automotive journalism is that we have to report the performance claims provided by automakers, even when the opportunity to have those claims independently checked is not available. Or when we know they are laughably unrealistic.

So, chalk this one down in the category of "Yeah, right...".

Chevy Volt's 230MPG estimate to be unachievable

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Warranty is one of the most comprehensive guarantees offered by any automaker on battery technology.

Chevrolet is backing its battery technology with what it hopes will be a confidence-inspiring guarantee for prospective Volt buyers.

The GM brand has announced it will offer an 8-year, 100,000 mile (160,000 km) warranty on the battery for the Chevy Volt model when it debuts next year. It is one of the most comprehensive warranty offered by any automaker on batteries, covering all 161 parts of the Volt power-pack. The warrant is also transferable to new owners of the vehicle without charge.

Chevrolet Volt battery gets eight-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty standard

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MTE has unveiled a highly modified Volkswagen Golf IV R32.

Under the hood, the German tuner speciallizing in turbo conversions installed turbos plus intercooler along with larger injectors, modified cylinder head, forged pistons, high performance camshafts, and an optimized ECU. Thanks to these tweaks, the twin-turbo 3.2-liter V6 pushing 2.2 bar of boost with a compression ratio of 7.8:1 produces 790 hp (589 kW / 801 PS) and 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque. This allows the car to run the quarter mile in 10.7 seconds at 216 km/h (134 mph).

MTE Volkswagen Golf IV R32 hits 790hp

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 Jet engine produces flames up to 270 degrees Celsius and 130 decibels of noise.

A gentleman from Oregon has fitted a Boeing helicopter engine into a 1982 Porsche 928 and put it up for sale on eBay.

For Sale: 1982 Porsche 928 with Boeing T-50 fire breathing helicopter jet engine [video]

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More Top Gear news (those show-offs!). James May has taken the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport for a little spin which peaked at almost 260 mph.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport hits 259 mph piloted

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The next-generation BMW 6 Series Convertible has taken to the Nürburgring, as shown in these new spy pictures. Check out the new rims.

Spies are snapping away at the upcoming BMW 6 Series Convertible. Recently it was spied with less camouflage at the rear end, showing off a brake light and a larger BMW emblem. Then last week they caught it with its canvass cap off.

BMW 6 Series Convertible caught less disguised on Nurburgring

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 JE Design has unveiled a range of enhancements for the VW Golf GTI. Power and torque are up, so it top speed. The sprint time was cut by half a second.

JE Design VW Golf GTI R

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U.S. President got a first-hand look at the Chevrolet Volt yesterday during a visit to Holland, Michigan.  The small town will be home to the new LG Chem-owned Compact Power battery plant, a key supplier of Volt equipment.

Obama tries out Chevrolet Volt

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A Moparts forum user managed to score a few pictures of the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T facelift earlier this week.  The pictures show the retro-inspired muscle car with minor modifications, and no camouflage.

Get a first look at the facelifted 2011 Dodge Challenger.  Details and pics inside.

2011 Dodge Challenger minor facelift spotted undisguised

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This is one of the first images of the upcoming Peugeot 309 - which will be the successor to the current 308.

This 309 model appears to be an early-stage mock-up prototype and this photo of it likely comes from a French car magazine.

2012 Peugeot 309 design leaks