EAS Tricks Out BMW 7-Series with Original M-Sport Parts
Saturday, November 21, 2009 | Categories | BMW, BMW 7-Series, Tuning | At the Frankfurt Motor Show this past September, BMW launched a new M Sport package for its latest generation 7-Series sedan. While this sport kit is now available for anyone that orders a new 7er in the U.S., those that already own the car may want to take at this proposal from European Auto Source (EAS). The California-based parts distributor has unveiled its take on the flags... Read Full Story
2011 Audi A8 Video Teased Ahead of November 30 World Debut
Saturday, November 21, 2009 | Categories | Audi, Audi A8, Audi Videos, New Cars, Video | Audi has released a new video teasing its 2011 A8 luxury sedan ahead of its world premiere at the Audi Pavilion in Miami on November 30. The word teasing translates here to a few cryptic shots of the Audi flagship sedan such as the grille and front quarter panel. Nothing really to get excited about but if you must, hit the jump to watch the teaser film. Via: A... Read Full Story
Nurburgring-Spotting: BMW M3 Coupe and Audi S3 in Police Wrap
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | Audi, Audi A3, BMW, BMW M3, Offbeat News, Police Cars | You never what you'll stumble upon in and around the famous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. It may be a heavily camouflaged prototype model performing test runs like the ones we often post here on Carscoop, or in this case, a pair of privately owned cars dressed in a eye-catching police uniform (okay, most likely a vinyl wrap). The M3 Coupe and Audi S3 ... Read Full Story
2010 Nissan 370Z: Minor Upgrades and Small Increase in Prices
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | New Cars, Nissan, Nissan 370Z | Together with the 2010 Cube, Nissan released pricing for its new model year 370Z Coupe today. The changes for the 2010MY 370Z include an enhanced navigation system, the addition of heated mirrors and in-cabin microfilter, one new exterior color (Black Cherry) and a limited edition 40th Anniversary Package with unique features and an exclusive exterior/interior color combinatio... Read Full Story
VIDEO: Aston Martin DB9 Breaks Tree in Half in Polish Accident!
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | Accidents, Aston Martin, Aston Martin Videos, Offbeat News, Video | And the exotic supercar slaughter continues. However in all fairness, unlike the recent Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari California incidents in which their respective drivers were to blame, this crash that allegedly occurred in Warsaw, Poland, and involved an Aston Martin DB9 (or at least it looks like a DB9), may very well have been caused by t... Read Full Story
ABT Powers Up the New Volkswagen Golf GTD Diesel to 190HP
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | ABT, Diesel, Tuning, VW, VW Golf | Volkswagen Group tuning specialist ABT has set its eyes on the new Golf GTD offering a range of power and styling treatments. The GTD's 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine receives a 20-pony and 40 Nm increase to 190-horsepower and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) of maximum torque trimming 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration from 8.1 seconds to 7.1 seconds - always according to ABT. Top spe... Read Full Story
GM: Only 0.1% or 193 Buyers Have Returned a Vehicle Under the 60-Day Guarantee
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Reports | So far, from the 222,000 customers that opted for GM's aggressive 60-day Money Back Guarantee on new vehicle purchases, only 193 of them (about 0.09 per cent) have returned or are in the process of returning their new Chevy, Buick, Cadillac or GMC, the firm's Vice President of Global Product Engineering, Mark Reuss, announced on Thursday. More specifically, Reu... Read Full Story
Spyker Moves Production from The Netherlands to The UK, Cuts a Third of Jobs
Dutch supercar maker Cars N.V. announced today that it is planning to move its manufacturing base from Zeewolde in Holland to its main supplier, CPP, located in Coventry, UK, before the end of the year. The company said that the decision to relocate its vehicle assembly was made to reduce production costs since more than half of the vehicle parts... Read Full Story
Nissan Announces Pricing for Upgraded 2010 Cube
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | Cube, New Cars, Nissan | The 2010 model year brings new standard features and slightly higher prices for three out of four models in the Nissan Cube range. All models (Base, S, SL and Krom Edition), are powered by a 122HP 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that can be linked to either Nissan's Xtronic CVT or a 6-speed manual transmission. The starting MSRP, which doesn't include applicable tax, title and license... Read Full Story
Uber-Bad Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG with 585HP and a Top Speed of 300km/h by VATH
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Categories | AMG, Mercedes, Mercedes ML, Tuning, Vath | Looking to spice up your factory Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG? No problem, just as long as you're prepared to 'lighten' your bank account by €35,784 that comes to around US $53,200 at today's exchange rates. Because that's what VATH is asking for to turn the wick up on the ML 63 AMG. This will buy you the full range of upgrades that include engine and chassis modif... Read Full Story