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Spy Shots: Camaro spotted on desk of LEGO enthusiast Click above for gallery of the LEGO CamaroWe were just about to write yet another post on new Camaro "spy shots" that were taken in Florida, but we've seen so many uncamouflaged Camaros lately that the initial wow factor has almost entirely worn off. Then we saw pics of this Camaro over at Winding Road. Built entirely out of LEGO pieces by someone who goes by the handle "Crowkillers", these scale models of that last remaining pony car to reenter the market are really amazing. It's not easy to recreate... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:16 Article Views Rating: 123
Update on GT-R tuning front: BBS offering wheels, HKS nixes speed-limiter, more Click above for a high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R in detail.Despite a slightly rocky start, the aftermarket in Japan has fully embraced the R35 Nissan GT-R. We've already reported on the trials and tribulations owners have faced when trying to throw on some new hoops or attempting to get past the Nissan-imposed 111-mph speed limiter, but as we suspected, both issues have been resolved post haste by the auto-obsessives across the Pacific.HKS has begun selling a standalone speed-limiter defeat that... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:16 Article Views Rating: 159
U.S. smart fortwo sales so strong, Penske wants 15,000 more Click above for a high-res gallery of the smart fortwo.Roger Penske, the CEO of the company's namesake and the sole importer of the smart brand into the U.S., says that with demand at its current level, dealers could offload 40,000 fortwos to customers this year. The only problem: the U.S. market is only getting 25,000.Penske is currently talking with Mercedes-Benz, smart's parent company, to see if it can ship more fortwos Stateside in the coming months, but that looks unlikely considering that the... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:16 Article Views Rating: 151
Hogan sued by family of injured friend Click above for gallery of photos released by Clearwater, Florida policeJohn Graziano was riding shotgun when Nick Bollea, son of famed pro wrestler Terry Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan, lost control of his modified Toyota Supra and hit a tree in Clearwater, Florida one rainy night last August. As we all know by now, Hogan's son suffered minored injuries, but Graziano suffered massive head trauma that will likely leave him hospitalized for life. The Graziano family filed a lawsuit on Monday against Terry... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:17 Article Views Rating: 164
World's tallest man presented keys to custom built car Click above for gallery of Stadnyk receiving his custom car var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/World_s_tallest_man_presented_keys_to_custom_built_car'; Leonid Stadnyk towers 2.58 meters 8' 5" above the earth's surface, making him the world's tallest man. He was officially crowned in 2007 by the Guinness Book of World Records, taking the title away from a Chinese man who is just 7' 9" tall. As you might imagine, many things we take for granted are difficult for this 37-year-old from the Ukraine... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:20 Article Views Rating: 277
Hamster heads to the Beeb - Hammond to cover F1 for BBC Formula 1 will hit the BBC air waves in 2009 after a long run on ITV. The move will require new figureheads to sit at the desk, and London's Times has said that Top Gear's Richard Hammond is the top man for the job. Economics at least partially drove ITV's decision to withdraw from F1 coverage. The coverage is expensive, so making money is challenging, even with newly rising star Lewis Hamilton making F1 more interesting for UK viewers. Hammond's presence might help broaden the appeal beyond just racing... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:21 Article Views Rating: 131
Seat Leon FR550 diesel hot-hatch Coinciding with the start of this year’s HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship BTCC season, Spanish carmaker Seat has taken the wraps off a new performance version of its Leon hatch. Inspired by the diesel-powered BTCC Leon race car, the new model also sports a turbocharged diesel motor and a racing themed interior. Under the hood sits the same 170hp 2.0L TDI engine as the regular Leon FR TDI, however upgrading to the new FR550 designation gets you a pair of sports bucket seats with integrated head... Article added: 2008-03-26 14:10:40 Article Views Rating: 1559
Ebony and Ivory: B&W Camaros caught in Florida Click above for more high-res picsIt's been two weeks since we've found new spy shots of uncovered Chevy Camaro prototypes, but the enthusiasts over at Canaro5 have released 17 new pics of the pony car with a bow-tie. The photos have a February time-stamp and are taken from the same location as the last spy shots we published, but there are plenty of close-ups and new angles this time around. While some details like headlights and some trim components are not production-ready, the sheet metal is pretty... Article added: 2008-03-26 14:10:42 Article Views Rating: 136
Mercedes design head stepping down Over the last three decades, there's been a common thread making Mercedes designs instantly recognizable and a lot of credit for that belongs to MBZ design boss Peter Pfeiffer. After forty years at Mercedes-Benz, and thirty years overseeing design, Pfeiffer is headed for retirement within the next 12 months. It was under Pfeiffer's pen that Mercedes turned out some of its most important cars. Vehicles like the 190, the W126 S-Class, original E-Class, and more recent work like the R, M, and G-class... Article added: 2008-03-26 14:10:42 Article Views Rating: 139
Beijing '08 Preview: Geeley GT concept to debut Click above for a gallery of the Geeley GT conceptThe 2008 Beijing Motor Show will play host to the usual assortment of real automakers' wares, direct knock-offs of said automakers' wares, and a few concepts and production vehicles of genuine interest beyond comedic value. We'll count the Geely GT among that last group. Details are sparse at the moment -- we have no clue what the proposed powertrain consists of, for example -- but Geely's coupe concept this year looks to be substantially more ambitious... Article added: 2008-03-26 16:47:44 Article Views Rating: 142 |
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