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Jan 09 2012, 10:30 AM
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Charles Kha
with 19 comment(s)
Today Scion announced a program to give 86 lucky people the chance to purchase the Scion FR-S before it become available to the general public. On January 12th at Noon EST, people will have 8 hours and 6 minutes to log their interest at ScionFirst86.com . Scion will pick the 86 lucky people at random. - Charles Kha
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Jan 04 2012, 02:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 30 comment(s)
Lexus may have built a reputation for well-built luxury cars, but it's obvious now that the brand wants to do more that. Whether it's the LFA or other F-badged vehicles, the new Lexus is anything but boring. Next week at the North American International Auto Show, the brand will introduce the LF-LC Concept - which hints at what a high end Lexus Coupe might look like. Perhaps to fit the spot once held by the SC430?
The concept has been in development for some time and is rumored to have a hybrid powertrain. We will know more next week after the car is unveiled in Detroit.
-Mike Garrett
Source: Autoblog...
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Dec 12 2011, 09:30 AM
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Andy Blackmore
with 112 comment(s)
The next category in our annual Speedhunters Awards focuses on New Car of the Year.
As the title implies, this award is for production cars that were announced or went on sale during the year. 2011 has seen some inspiring new cars, ranging from affordable sports cars all the way through to high-end exotics. The question is, which is your pick?...
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Nov 29 2011, 01:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 73 comment(s)
Subaru has released a couple images of the production-spec BRZ just ahead of the car's debut at this week's Tokyo Motor Show. This should hold us over while we wait for Dino's coverage from the show floor.
Overall the car looks very similar to the 86, with a few changes to the front fascia separating it from the Toyota model.
Curious to know your thoughts on the 86 vs BRZ choice now that you've seen this. Does this work for you? Will you wait for the STI version?
-Mike Garrett...
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Nov 22 2011, 08:40 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 27 comment(s)
As if we needed any more teasing about the Toyota FT-86/Scion FR-S, Toyota has released a new official trailer for the car. It includes behind the scenes development footage, some cool Toyota diecasts, and even a couple shots of the production FT-86 towards the end.
Take a look and let us know what you think!
-Mike Garrett
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Nov 20 2011, 10:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 17 comment(s)
Let's continue right now with the third and final part of my trip through the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Up above we have a WTCC-spec Cruze that was being displayed in the Chevy booth. Having competition and street versions of the same model sitting by side by side always makes for good marketing....
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Nov 18 2011, 02:30 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 26 comment(s)
Let's go ahead now and continue with our look at the shiny new automobiles of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.
We'll get started in the Ford booth, where all the talk was about the new 2013 Mustang lineup....
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Nov 17 2011, 09:45 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 33 comment(s)
Good evening from a dark and traffic-filled Los Angeles, California.
I just returned to to my hotel room after a day of walking the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. I always enjoy to this journey into the world of shiny new cars and concepts. For me It always brings back memories of going to the auto show with my dad as a kid. ...
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Nov 10 2011, 07:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 12 comment(s)
This week Porsche released info on the latest version of the 911 GT3 RSR. Although it's still based on the previous 997 chassis as opposed to the new 2012 911, the RSR is sporting some significant changes for 2012....
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Oct 27 2011, 10:30 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 74 comment(s)
With all of today's technology it's nearly impossible for automakers to keep secrets about upcoming models, especially highly anticipated cars like Toyota's FT-86. If this is legit, we are looking at our first image of the production FT-86, found in a leaked catalog for Modellista aero parts. We'll have to wait until the Tokyo Motor Show to get all the details, but this gives us an idea of the changes made from concept to production version. What do you think? -Mike Garrett Source...
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Oct 10 2011, 04:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 34 comment(s)
Subaru has shown a couple versions of its BRZ Concept, yet they both lacked something important. Bodywork. Our good friend Jon Sibal has taken it to himself to see what the 2013 BRZ might actually look like and put together this rendering. I have to say it looks quite good. Will Subaru's version look the same? I guess we'll find out soon enough. For more make sure you check out Jon's site . -Mike Garrett
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Sep 27 2011, 08:01 PM
by
Jeroen Willemsen
with 134 comment(s)
When Mike mentioned that the rumor mill had started regarding a new Toyota Supra set to debut in 2014, the comment box exploded. This just shows how much we love ‘our' Supra. Mike asked you guys what you would like to see from a new Supra. But what about how it would look? Luckily we have some very talented 3D designers at our EA Stockholm office who whipped up this awesome looking concept, visualizing what a next gen Supra could look like. Their goal was to try and keep the DNA of the...
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Sep 26 2011, 08:00 PM
by
Patrick McGrath
with 55 comment(s)
To be fair, the Juke model was something we before never really associated with power and performance. However, when Nissan got in touch with us to explain the premise of a special and one off Juke based concept, we were all ears. They are putting together what they are calling a 'Super Juke' based on the popular crossover model. What makes this special is not just the stripped out interior, wider arches, front splitter and split rear wing but the 480BHP powerplant (which just happens to...
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Sep 21 2011, 04:00 PM
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Mike Garrett
with 14 comment(s)
The original Jensen Interceptor was a rather brilliant blend of British GT bodywork and American V8 muscle, and word is there will be a modern Interceptor on the roads in a couple years. CPP has released some renderings of the new Interceptor its planning to build at its new factory in the UK. They haven't released any info about what will be underneath the swinging bodywork, but as with the original you should expect a grunty American V8 of some sort.
CPP hopes to start production in 2014.
-Mike Garrett
Source: Autoblog...
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Sep 20 2011, 03:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 154 comment(s)
Something to be taken with a decent grain of salt, but Car Magazine UK is reporting that Toyota has a team of engineers at work on a new Supra for a possible 2014 debut. The Supra would join the FT86 in Toyota's rejuvenated lineup but little else is known about the successor to one of the most famous Japanese sports cars of all time.
What would you guys like to see from a new Supra? Turbo? NA V8? Price?
Sound off below.
-Mike Garrett
Source: Car Magazine UK...
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Sep 13 2011, 04:30 PM
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Mike Garrett
with 10 comment(s)
Audi has released its newest A5-based DTM racer ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, and what a beauty it is. The A5 DTM is built to conform to the new regulations for the 2012 DTM series and is packing a 460hp V8 and aero-tuned carbon fiber body. Audi also says that costs have been reduced 40 percent from the previous model. Testing has already begun in lead up to the car's competition debut next year. -Mike Garrett
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Sep 09 2011, 10:30 AM
by
Charles Kha
with 22 comment(s)
With Honda officially confirming that production in Japan of the K20 engine will cease, Honda enthusiasts will be wondering what the future has in store for them, particularly in terms of the venerable Type R. A glimmer of hope has come from Mugen Euro, who have unveiled a new take on the FN2 Civic Type R by stroking it to 2.2 litres. Last year 20 Mugen-tweaked CTRs were released in the UK, although no specific announcements have been made regarding this year's version which has 30% more power...
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Sep 08 2011, 03:00 PM
by
Patrick McGrath
with 12 comment(s)
I'm sure a lot of you have seen Andy's recent post about the concept C-X16 that Jaguar has created. Our friend Al Clark sent me this video a couple of days ago and I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing the car in motion. Who is going to start the petition to ensure Jaguar puts this into production?
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Paddy McGrath
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Sep 07 2011, 07:00 PM
by
Charles Kha
with 30 comment(s)
Recently Lexus announced that they had broken the production car lap record around the daunting Nordschleife circuit and today they've released a video backing up their claim. The LFA Nurburgring Edition - of which only 50 will be made - lapped the Green Hell is an astounding 7:14.64.
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Sep 07 2011, 04:00 PM
by
Andy Blackmore
with 37 comment(s)
We will be covering the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in more detail soon, but we thought the stunning new Jaguar C-X16 Concept deserved its own post. The Jaguar C-X16 Concept is the latest design in the reinvention of Jaguar and their design language and follows the XF, XJ and the C-X75 Concept last year. The new car is a compact rear wheel drive and is the smallest Jaguar coupe produced. With an all aluminum construction and a new 380hp 3.0l V8, it's capable of of 0-100km/h in 4.4sec and a...
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