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- The BRABUS BULLIT
BRABUS have carried on their tradition of modifying Mercedes-Benz sedans with their latest creation: the BRABUS BULLIT, based on the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan but with a BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine transplant. In its press release, BRABUS calls it the “Ultimate Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” and who are we to disagree? The 6.3-liter V12 biturbo [...]
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:17:57 +0000
- The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Mitsubishi has released pictures of the production version of it’s high-performance Lancer Evolution X sedan. The all-new Lancer Evolution X takes its styling from the Mitsubishi Concept-X car that was revealed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and later refined on the Mitsubishi Prototype-X revealed at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show. Changes Prototype-X includes more [...]
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:16:52 +0000
- Heir to the Silvia S15?
The Japanese automotive magazine Best Car reports that Nissan will develop a new front engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) 2.0-litre sports car and possibly a sedan to fill the void left when the Silvia S15 was discontinued in 2002 and the Primera that was discontinued in 2005. It seems, Nissan is fully aware of the popularity [...]
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:18:27 +0000
- Nissan GT-R to get a VR38VETT
Reports emanating from Japan suggest that the 2008 Nissan GT-R will not be powered by an engine based on the VQ35. Initial rumors suggested that the GT-R would be powered by a VK45 V8, more recently a greater capacity VQ35 was suggested, now unconfirmed reports have it that a VR38 V6 will be the GT-R’s [...]
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:20:18 +0000
- The 2008 Lexus IS-F
Lexus is to display its stylish 2008 IS-F luxury sedan at the Frankfurt motor show. The IS-F is the first of Lexus’ F-badged performance cars that company will use to challenge likes of the Audi RS4, the BMW M3 and the Mercedes C55 AMG.
The all-new 2008 IS-F, which was first seen earlier this year at [...]
Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:37:06 +0000
- Nismo 350Z 380RS
The Japanese seem to have all the fun! They got the Nissan Skyline GT-R all these years, now they get a modified Nissan 350Z called the 380RS as well! Anyone thinking of getting one of these on a JDM import will have to move quick as the 380RS is a very limited edition 350Z with only [...]
Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:59:59 +0000
- Two Aston Martin Special Editions for Frankfurt
Aston Martin is to unveil the V8 Vantage N400 and DB9 LM next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in addition to the awesome, all-new DBS. The V8 Vantage N400 and DB9 LM are two special edition vehicles to celebrate Aston Martin’s recent motorsport success. The V8 Vantage N400 is to celebrate Aston Martin’s Nürburgring [...]
Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:05:03 +0000
- The New RS6 Avant Revealed
So Audi thought they’d whet our appetite by releasing the first official picture of the new RS6 Avant, just before it’s debut at the Frankfurt motor show! Some people have even described the new RS6 Avant as stunning! But I think not, there’s hardly any real change from the 2006 RS6; all it’s got are [...]
Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:44:31 +0000
- Fiat Grande Punto Abarth
Fiat recently resurrected the legendary Abarth badge earlier this year when they revealed the Grande Punto Abarth at the Geneva motor show. The Abarth badge has always been synonymous with modified cars and motorsport. Next week Fiat will unveil an uprated 180 bhp version on the Grande Punto Abarth at the Frankfurt motor show.
Fiat’s hot [...]
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:13:02 +0000
- The 2008 Nissan GT-R
Finally, after years of waiting, my dream car is back, well, almost. I’m talking about the 2008 Nissan GT-R that’s due to be launched at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October. Reports have it that the 2008 GT-R will remain very similar to the 2005 GT-R Prototype that was based on the original 2001 [...]
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:10:01 +0000