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Saturday, September 12, 2009
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- The Weekend Races: 12-13 September
- Brabus SV12R: Mercedes-Benz S600 on heavy steroids
- New York driver gets 56 tickets in 13 minutes thanks to wild Police chase
- General Motors Offers 60-Day Money Back Guarantee for its Cars
- McLaren MP4-12C Gets Checked Out by Jay Leno, Ron Dennis and Anthony Sheriff
- Opel Ampera Price Will Start at €28,000 in 2012
- VW Set to Unveil Golf R In Frankfurt, New Details Revealed
- Seat Will Reveal an Ibiza Sport Tourer Concept in Frankfurt
- Hot Chicks and Fast Bikes At the Playboy Halloween Party
- 55% of Opel Bought by Magna and Sberbank from GM
| The Weekend Races: 12-13 September Posted: 12 Sep 2009 01:36 AM PDT  Hello and welcome to the first edition of The Weekend Races, in which we aim to keep you up to date with the upcoming racing events which will happen in these two days. From Formula 1 to NASCAR or Moto GP, we will be offering you a few details on where they will happen so you can plan these two days. This weekend isn’t particularly filled with races, but things will pick up. First, we have the Formula 1 Italian Gran Prix, taking place in Monza. It’s going to be a pretty tough race filled with surprises, especially as Team India’s Adrian Sutil has been dominating the free practice sessions. Look forward to the qualifying races today while Sunday will see the race begin. American fans are eagerly anticipating today’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400 event, which will take place at the Richmond International Speedway in Virginia. Mark Martin starts in pole position, with Martin Truex Jr. on his side. It’s going to be a pretty tough race, filled with unpredictable events, much like any NASCAR competition. Last but not least, the International Rally Challenge (IRC) is holding the Principe de Asturias rally in the lovely Spain. Italian Giandomenico Basso is leading after Friday’s special stages and still has six more to go today. While there aren’t many races being held this weekend, things will be quite hectic in the next one. Enjoy all of these events but remember to drive safely on the road. If you enjoy this feature, don’t be afraid to show us some love in the comment section below. Read More: “The Weekend Races: 12-13 September” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Brabus SV12R: Mercedes-Benz S600 on heavy steroids Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:51 AM PDT  We all know Mercedes-Benz makes some gorgeous cars and, when coupled with their high performance engines, can put a smile on any car enthusiast’s face. But everything can be upgraded, at least according to the guys at Brabus which have taken the facelifted new Mercedes-Benz S600 and heavily modified both the interior and the exterior. The result? The Brabus SV12R, a monster luxury car capable of developing 750 HP, all from the massive V12 engine, outfitted with larger turbos and a bigger displacement value of 6.3 liters, as opposed to the standard 5.5 value. The torque is limited to 1,100 Nm or 811 lb-ft, but it is still impressive nonetheless. All that power goes to the rear wheels thanks to the tuned five-speed automatic transmission and, if you have a bit of extra money, through a special Brabus locking differential. All of these modifications makes this rocket reach 100 km/h or 60 mph in just 4 seconds, and you’ll be doing 200, or 124 mph in just 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically limited to “just” 340 km/h (211 mph). Customers can opt for various 21-inch alloy wheels, which came in various designs and can be wrapped in either Pirelli or Yokohama tires, which come narrower at the front and beefier at the back. Of course all of these mechanical upgrades are all packed with a sweet cosmetic one, as a new bodykit which includes LED lights in the front bumper, some aggressive side skirts and a rather decent boot lid spoiler finishing the back of the car with the quad tailpipes is included.  That’s the outside, which normally was the most important thing to Brabus, but on the inside, this new SV12R will include a custom designed Yachting trim, new from Brabus, which combines maple and tropical Wenge wood in order to create a sharp contrast with the exterior. Look forward to more pics when the car will be revealed to the public at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Read More: Brabus SV12R: Mercedes S600 on heavy steroids Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| New York driver gets 56 tickets in 13 minutes thanks to wild Police chase Posted: 12 Sep 2009 12:07 AM PDT  Drivers are something almost unavoidable for many car drivers out there. Even if we got it for illegal parking on some other misdemeanor, they always have an impact on us, especially in terms of finance. But New York driver Joshua Bracci will definitely have some trouble as it seems that he acquired no less than 56 tickets while fleeing from the police in a 13-minute chase. The felonies happened on Tuesday night in upstate New York, around the town of Greece, he was clocked at a radar station doing 111 mph, and seeing how the Police weren’t very happy, he engaged them in a chase. Borrowing from a few action movies, he decided to turn off his headlights in order to make the car less visible. Luckily, a few residents spotted him and directed the police cars after him. After cornering him in a dead-end street, the officers fined the man for no less than 56 felonies including: first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, unlawfully fleeing police, resisting arrest and criminal mischief, among several other offenses He is now residing in the Monroe County Jail with a bail set at a whopping $25,000. He is due in court on Friday and it’s a safe bet that he won’t be getting in front of the driving wheel anytime soon. Read More: “New York driver gets 56 tickets in 13 minutes thanks to wild Police chase” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| General Motors Offers 60-Day Money Back Guarantee for its Cars Posted: 11 Sep 2009 09:00 AM PDT
The most recent? Why one pulled straight from infomercials and teleshopping ads, as the large corporation will give you a 60-Day money back guarantee for any of the cars you buy from brands like Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac. In case after the 31st day you’re not satisfied with the car, then you’ll get your money back without any other charges or fees.
Do keep in mind though that only cars which were purchased with cash need apply, as those bought on lease contract don’t count. Also, you’ll need to be quick about it, as cars delivered by November 30 qualify for this promotion. Each household is permitted to return one car, thus avoiding any scams which would cause GM to loose even more money. Overall, this is a pretty courageous move from GM which just might make the average American trust the large corporation once more. Hopefully everyone will be happy at the end of the promotion. Read More: “General Motors Offers 60-Day Money Back Guarantee for its Cars” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| McLaren MP4-12C Gets Checked Out by Jay Leno, Ron Dennis and Anthony Sheriff Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:29 AM PDT Earlier today we showed you the first details and pictures of the stunning new McLaren MP4-12C supercar, which will be arriving next year from the UK-based car maker and Formular 1 team. All of the details have certainly raised your appetite for some more footage of the performance car, and thankfully to YouTube, we can now share some interesting hands-on impressions from two men which were quintessential in its creation, Ron Dennis and Anthony Sheriff and famous car enthusiast and talk show host, Jay Leno. The first video is of Jay and his visit to the McLaren UK headquarters. You can find the other two videos by clicking the link below. Here we can see Ron Dennis checking the new McLaren supercar out. Anthony Sheriff also revealed his impressions on the car. Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Opel Ampera Price Will Start at €28,000 in 2012 Posted: 11 Sep 2009 07:01 AM PDT
The hybrid model, which has been called the European Chevrolet Volt, as it uses the same technology and largely the same parts, thanks to the fact that Opel is, or at least was, under GM’s wing, will be cheaper than the fully specked Zafira model, making it a pretty good buy for any family. It also seems, at least according to vehicle line executive for the Ampera, Frank Weber, that it will prove that “a practical, electric four-seater, with cargo space” can be used as the first car in any household. This is largely due to the Voltec technology which will be able power the car for up to 60 km before the regular internal combustion engine can kick in to recharge it. Also, the fact that it will be a plug-in hybrid means that it can be charged almost anywhere by using a regular electric socket. With such a price and the promise of being great for the whole family anywhere, not just in the city, the Ampera is looking pretty good. Until 2012 though, we can’t say for sure which eco-trend might win the day in terms of cars. Read More: “Opel Ampera Price Will Start at €28,000 in 2012″ Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| VW Set to Unveil Golf R In Frankfurt, New Details Revealed Posted: 11 Sep 2009 06:44 AM PDT
Set sit on top of the GTI version of the mark VI Golf, the new version will make its debut next week in Frankfurt. Not a lot of details were revealed, but this rumored presentation will reveal that much to the disappointment of many fans, the model will see a reduction in engine size, as the previous 3.2 liter V6 used on the R32 version of the Golf V will be swapped with the 2 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine which is currently on the spec list of the new Scirocco R, meaning that its power output will stay around the 270-280 HP range. Also it seems that it will borrow quite a lot of things from the Scirocco R, including a bodykit similar to it, twin central exhaust and a new set of five-spoke alloy rims. The meaner image will be topped by a pair of darkened headlamps, so that everyone will know you when they see you in the rear view mirror. No word yet on whether or not we will see an all-wheel-drive system on the car, but considering the Scirocco R also has the famed 4Motion system, it is a safe bet, especially if you want to control all of those angry horses under the bonnet. Stay tuned for fresh details about this reasonably priced “beast”, straight from the Frankfurt Motor Show. Read More: “VW Set to Unveil Golf R In Frankfurt, New Details Revealed” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Seat Will Reveal an Ibiza Sport Tourer Concept in Frankfurt Posted: 11 Sep 2009 06:23 AM PDT
One of the best looking cars recently was the new Seat Ibiza, borrowing heavily from the stunning Bocanegra concept. It seems that for this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the Spanish manufacturer plans to tease everyone with a concept of an Ibiza Sport Tourer. According to the guys over at CarScoop, it seems that this Sport Tourer version will most likely be teased next year and might make it formal debut during the 2010 editions of either the Geneva or the Barcelona Motor Shows, which happen in March and May, respectively. No concrete details are known just yet, but perhaps we can see the Spanish car-maker adapt the Audi A3 and, as usual, offer for a much more reasonable price and with virtually the same build quality. Expect to see some new engines in this version which aren’t yet featured in the Sport Coupe or regular editions of the compact Ibiza. Read More: “Seat Will Reveal an Ibiza Sport Tourer Concept in Frankfurt” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Hot Chicks and Fast Bikes At the Playboy Halloween Party Posted: 11 Sep 2009 06:08 AM PDT
Also, for bike lovers, there are even more reasons to join, as the Motorcycle Charity Associates’ third annual Leather Meets Lace event will be held in partnership with the famous magazine. This means that on the 31st of October, at the famous Playboy Mansion, there will be hot chicks, fast bikes, a scary atmosphere and, overall, just about anything a man could wish for. All of these things do have a purpose though, beside having a good time, as proceeds from the event will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, which supports the men and women which have served the United States in regions like Iraq or Afghanistan. “Everything transforms on the Playboy Mansion Grounds. Face your fears at the haunted house, Famous Grotto, Clubhouse, Cabañas, etc. Explore the shadows of the nearby Redwood Forest if you dare. Screaming is guaranteed. This is the most talked about, most anticipated Halloween Party, so don’t miss out! Beware: Plenty of tricks and treats are waiting for you. Come party with the world’s most beautiful women, Playmates, models, legendary painted ladies and celebrities,” read the press release for the event. Reservations and more details can be found at this webpage. If you want to support the people fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan and want to have a great time combining girls with bikes, then this is a chance you can’t afford to miss. Read More: “Hot Chicks and Fast Bikes At the Playboy Halloween Party” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| 55% of Opel Bought by Magna and Sberbank from GM Posted: 11 Sep 2009 05:47 AM PDT
The lucky owners of more than half of the German car brand is the conglomerate formed by the Canadians at Magna and the Russians at Sberbank. GM will keep up to 35% of the stocks in the brand and its UK branch, Vauxhall, which will mean that it can still use the platforms developed by Opel and the Germans can still use elements from various other GM models. More great news are also heading to the workers from Opel and Vauxhall, which will receive 10% of stock options, thus maintaining a pretty big word on where the company will head. The final draft of the contract will be signed next week between the three parties. This move will also mean that the Swedish corporation Volvo, which is currently owned by Ford, who is also in some financial trouble, can fish the remaining investors which were interested in Opel and perhaps make them buy the Scandinavian brand in the near future. Overall, these acquisitions are some pretty good news for fans of all of the companies involved, meaning that none of them will go out of business anytime soon and business will continue as usual. Read More: “55% of Opel Bought by Magna and Sberbank from GM” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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