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Following on the heels of the Clio RS RB7 and Megane F1 specials, Renault has now applied the Red Bull Racing RB7 styling treatment on the smaller Twingo RenaultSport (RS) model as part of the celebrations for the 2011 Formula 1 Constructors’ world title. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved  

Jalopnik reports Fiat conducted an elaborate Google Street View stunt in which the car manufacturer - with or without some inside information - was able to park a Fiat 500 outside the Volkswagen offices in Sweden just before the Google Street View camera car drove by capturing the moment.  

What to do if you love the Volkswagen Golf R, but just can't do without a drop-top car for summer? Get the Golf R Cabrio, of course! Unfortunately, that might not be possible for Americans--the soft-top version of the Golf isn't headed to the U.S. at all ...  

Renaultsport Megane R26, Renaultsport Megane 225 F1, various Jeep Cherokees, Subaru Legacy Turbo, Peugeot 405 Mi16, Alfa 164, Lancia Beta Spyder, MG Midget, Fiat X1/9. Why I bought it: I had the chance to try one at Brands Hatch on a Renaultsport trackday ...  

Renaultsport has merged the stunning DeZir concept car with the Megane Trophy racer to celebrate 50 years of the Alpine A 110 Berlinette. The result is this, the 395bhp V6-powered Renault Alpine A 110-50 concept car. The original Alpine was unveiled 50 ...  

Ford World Rally Team drivers Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila made a stylish return from injury to lead the Acropolis Rally of Greece after tonight’s opening speed test. Latvala, recovering from a broken left collarbone, won the 25.24km Kineta special stage, the longest of the rally, by 2.8sec in a Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car. Team-mates Petter Solberg and Chris Patterson were fifth in another Fiesta RS WRC, 14.6sec behind their...  

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is starting to pop up around town, and we can tell you this – it is world’s cooler than the previous car. One example that Volkswagen’s strategy to have the Beetle appeal to men is working came recently from the words of a friend. “Wow, it looks like a guy car [...]Automoblog.net - A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts  

What It Is: A covered-up 2014 Ford Fiesta ST five-door prototype; we saw the car in near-production-spec “concept” form at last year’s Frankfurt and Los Angeles auto shows, and the three-door version already has been fully revealed for Europe. (As is the case with the three-door Fiesta, the three-door ST will stay in Europe. (more…)  

Seat showcased customized Ibiza FR, Leon Cupra R and a Mii city car at the ongoing Wörthersee event besides a pair of racing models that are ready to hit the track. Ibiza SC Trophy is a 180 hp turbofour with DSG, upgraded brakes, enhanced ...  

Disabled driver Simon Andrews put on another impressive display in his Golf GTI to add ninth place today to the personal-best seventh he recorded on Saturday, with early spinner Hollamby recovering to 10th. Rookie Paul Dehadray was the leading SlideSports ...  

6abc.comAuthorities bust luxury car theft ring in PhillyPhiladelphia InquirerBy Michael Hinkelman State law enforcement officials busted what they said was an international car theft ring operating in the greater Philadelphia area. Attorney General Linda Kelly and Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced ...26 arrested in car theft ring with overseas tiesWall Street Journalall 29 news articles »  

CBS NewsColorado toddler reunited with parents after carjackingNew York Daily NewsAnthony Pettiford said he was horrified to see his car drive off -- with his son inside. By Nina Mandell / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS A 3-year-old is back with his parents after he knocked on a stranger's door in the middle of the night following the ...Carjacked Tot Finds Way to Woman's Door at 2 amABC NewsCar with toddler inside hijacked from Colorado convenience...  

2012 Nissan Leaf: Car Seat CheckChicago TribuneIt now has heated front and rear seats and a heated steering wheel, which is one of my favorite car features. The battery pack has more insulation and a warming system, too. To learn more about the differences between the 2011 and 2012 Leafs (Leaves?) ...and more »  

ForbesHigh Cost of Electric Car Batteries SpillsWall Street JournalChief Executive Alan Mulally indicated battery packs for the company's Focus electric car costs between $12000 and $15000 apiece. "When you move into an all-electric vehicle, the battery size moves up to around 23 kilowatt hours, [and] it weighs around ...Ford's Electric Car Strategy Comes Into FocusForbesFord's Mulally Prepared for Gradual Growth in Battery Car...  

Alcantara and Porsche Focus on "Green" During Milan Design WeekMarketWatch (press release)A fuel-efficient Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid equipped with a unique Alcantara-and-leather interior also will be displayed in the Superstudio Piu courtyard throughout the week. The Porsche Cayenne's Alcantara interior, shown for the first time during the ...and more »