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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- Audi officially reveals new 2011 A8, photo gallery and videos inside
- Italian police Lamborghini gets into huge car crash after reckless driver cuts it off
- US-spec 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback and sedan photos leaked
- Sebastien Loeb wins rally with his wife as copilot
- Nissan to offer $400 navigation system on its popular models
- GM confirms it is in talks about Saab sale, doesn’t say to who
- Tata Nano to receive aftermarket tuning options, world will come to an end
- Retro drag: 1,050 HP Mercedes-Benz Gullwing runs the quarter mile in 8.1 seconds
- Top Gear Season 14 Episode 3 review
| Audi officially reveals new 2011 A8, photo gallery and videos inside Posted: 01 Dec 2009 03:02 AM PST  I’m sure most Audi fans have eagerly awaited yesterday when the Ingolstadt manufacturer has finally revealed the next generation of its flagship sedan, the A8. The presentation, held at the famous Miami Design district, was spearheaded by actress Lucy Liu, and revealed a very interesting new model. First off, the design continues the lines set forth by its smaller brothers, the A6 and A4, with the already well-established front grille, but brings a note of dynamics, with the “broken” LED line across the headlamps, which can be ordered in a full LED system, replacing the old bulbs. While some of you may be inclined to say that it just looks like an overgrown A4, Audi insists that the coupe-inspired design works is tailored to the preferences of today’s market, and showcases the Audi Space Frame technology. But one of the most important aspects is the engine lineup of the new model, which will first be launched in Europe with a choice of two V8 units, a 4.2-liter FSI petrol one, developing 372 HP with 445 Nm of torque, and a consumption of 9.5 liters/100 km, and another 4.2-liter unit, this time a TDI one, which develops 350 HP with 800 Nm, consuming just 7.6 liters/100 km. During the summer of 2010, Audi will also launch two 3.0-liter V6 TDI units, one outputting 204 and the other 250 HP. Expect a high performance W12 unit to follow, as well as a turbocharged V10 for the S8 edition, and, much later in its lifecycle, a hybrid drivetrain. North Americans will only get the 4.2 FSI engine sadly. On the inside of the car, potential customers will find a revamped MMI operating system with a much more user-friendly interface, as well as a pedestrian detection night vision system and an upgraded, high end audio system. A new eight-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox will also be fitted to the car, which will offer plenty of luxuries as options. The model is set to be released next year, with a long wheelbase version to follow in the future. You can check out the photo gallery below and hit the jump to see three videos presenting the new car as a whole, the interior and the exterior of the model. Enjoy! Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi A8
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| Italian police Lamborghini gets into huge car crash after reckless driver cuts it off Posted: 01 Dec 2009 01:57 AM PST  We’ve been seeing multiple and interesting police cars lately, from Abu Dhabi’s Nissan GT-R to the US Dodge Challenger R/T, but they still can’t take on Italy’s Lamborghini Gallardo taskforce, which was constituted by two models donated by the supercarmaker to the Italian police force. But sadly “was” is the correct tense, as one of the beautiful supercars has been involved in a big crash, near Cremona, due to a reckless driver of a Seat Ibiza which pulled out from a gas station and didn’t make sure he could do so. According to the report, he clipped the police Gallardo which was returning from a convention on safe driving, which lost control and crashed into a row of parked vehicles, with one car managing to get on the roof of the Italians supercar. Luckily, the two police officers received only minor injuries, but will have a lot of explaining to do and overtime to finish in order to justify the cost of repairing (if that can even be done) of supercar which costs around $200,000. Thanks for the tip, Gideon! Source: The Guardian Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| US-spec 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback and sedan photos leaked Posted: 01 Dec 2009 01:36 AM PST  The Los Angeles Auto Show is quickly approaching its debut, and with it Ford fans are eagerly awaiting news of the US-spec version of the Fiesta model which will finally appear in the country after achieving impressive sales all over the world. After a first set of pictures, leaked by Ford Canada, which didn’t reveal a very pretty model, a new set of pictures, with both the hatchback and the sedan versions, has appeared, and much to the relief of many Ford fans, they show an overall design line close to the European model.  The biggest change, when compared to the hatchback present in the old continent, is that the fog light have been replaced with aluminum-like air vents, a move which might not go down well with many fans. As far as the sedan goes, I guess it’s OK, but the Fiesta was meant to be a hatch, not an overgrown model that resemble a shrunken Mondeo. What do you believe about this new design? Leave a comment with your opinion. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Sebastien Loeb wins rally with his wife as copilot Posted: 01 Dec 2009 01:19 AM PST  Plenty of motorsport competitions feature a fierce race for the ultimate prize, but in many disciplines, one pilot has achieved excellence, winning a big number of awards. While in Formula 1 we can talk about Michael Schumacher and in MotoGP about Valentino Rossi, when it comes to rally racing, Sebastien Loeb quickly comes to mind. After earning his sixth world championship title in the WRC, the French driver didn’t start his vacation right away, and decided to enter in the famous Rallye du Var, held in his native country. But for the entirety of the rally, Loeb decided to change things up a bit, and left his usual copilot, Daniel Elena, drive another car, while he used his own wife, Severine, as a copilot. Needless to say, and further proof of Loeb’s talent, he won the race, at which other famous drivers, besides his copilot, participated, like Robert Kubica, from Renault’s Formula 1 team, which came in at number 29. Source: Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Nissan to offer $400 navigation system on its popular models Posted: 01 Dec 2009 01:02 AM PST  In recent years one new option has been demanded by new car buyers: the navigation system. But sadly the steep price has deterred many from opting to install one in their new cars, and instead sticking to asking for directions of buying maps. But Nissan plans to change all of this, and announced that its most popular 2010 models will have a navigation system option costing just $400, much lower than the average price of such systems, which is around $1,000 and can go even higher. Don’t go thinking that this will be a spartan system either, as it has been developed with Bosch, and besides giving directions, indicating the fastest or most economical routes, will also have USB and Aux inputs, and even Bluetooth connectivity for your phone. Last but not least, a backup camera in the rear is also included in the package, options which on many cars costs $1,000 alone. The only downside though is that the LCD screen measures only five inches, rendering some text a bit hard to rear. But according to the team at Detroit News, which tested the system on the 2010 Nissan Sentra, it is reliable and for $400, a bargain. Hopefully this trend started by Nissan will pick up and more automakers will lower their prices on navigation systems. Source: Detroit News via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| GM confirms it is in talks about Saab sale, doesn’t say to who Posted: 01 Dec 2009 12:50 AM PST  Saab’s odyssey is still far from coming to an end, as GM has confirmed that it is in talks with parties interested in acquiring the Swedish brand after the deal with Koenigsegg hasn’t reached a conclusion.
We reported last week that two potential entities interested in buying the struggling Saab from GM, Beijing Motors (BAIC) and Wyomind-based Mercbanco Bank are once again interested in the carmaker. Nothing is for certain though, and while BAIC didn’t reveal anything, the CEO of Merbanco, Chris Johnston revealed that if his company will buy the Scandinavian brand, he wants the deal to take place in as little time as possible, avoiding any tough negotiations over intellectual rights or other problems. Overall, while Saab might be balancing on a high wire act, it seems that the safety net is in place. We will let you know on how the situation develops soon. Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Tata Nano to receive aftermarket tuning options, world will come to an end Posted: 01 Dec 2009 12:39 AM PST  While most car fans consider the very existence of the Tata Nano as being an attack against the car industry as we know it, it seems that Carnation Auto, based in New Delphi, has teamed up with Dilip Chhabria’s DC Design to offer aftermarket tuning options for the Nano. That’s right, let that idea sink in for a bit. We’ll not only be invaded, at least according to Tata, by Nano models, but some of them will also receive tuning to stand out from the pack, and judging from the prototype model pictured above, it’s not going to be pretty.  There isn’t much you can say after seeing such a thing. Luckily the body kit will be available in 2010, so until them we can shield our eyes. What do you believe? Leave a comment with your view on the matter. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Retro drag: 1,050 HP Mercedes-Benz Gullwing runs the quarter mile in 8.1 seconds Posted: 01 Dec 2009 12:16 AM PST  I’m sure the Essen Motor Show had plenty of interesting tuning projects on display, but this Mercedes-Benz Gullwing takes the cake in my mind. Now all you Merc fans shouldn’t get angry, as the guy who build it, Swiss drag racer Stefan Winter, didn’t sacrifice a classic Gullwing model, as he recreated the body in fiberglass and placed it on top of a tubular frame, which housed a small block Chevrolet engine. The unit in question has been expanded to 422 cubic inches (around 6.9-liters), and saw new pistons, crankshaft, cylinder heads added, in order to achieve a massive power rating of 1,050 HP, which propels this drag rocket on the quarter mile strip in just 8.1 seconds, crossing the finish line at 166 mph (267 km/h). I’m sure many of you won’t approve of such a thing, but it is quite impressive. A sacrilege, but still impressive. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Top Gear Season 14 Episode 3 review Posted: 30 Nov 2009 05:49 AM PST  Once again the boys were back yesterday evening on BBC and the show was host to some very heated debates from caravaning to what brand made the best cars and what model can make the Stig spin out twice on the test track. For the play by play review of the Top Gear’s Season 14 Episode 3 review, including the insignificant feat of Jesus’ Second Coming, hit the jump and be amazed at what innovations can the boys cook up. Meanwhile, on the ground, Richard Hammond was driving a stunning Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni in order to complete the caravaning experience and meet up with May on his preferred camping resort. Needless to say, and in case you read about the mishap involving May, his airship and a few trees, things didn’t go so well, including a meet up with the Air Police, as the Top Gear presenter violated the Norfolk airport’s air space. Let’s just say, airship caravaning won’t become popular anytime soon. Next up was the news segment, which besides talking about the whole baby Kia story and telling any upcoming father to lease a Lamborghini and name his kid after that, saw a very special guest star, in the form of none other than Jesus Christ. Of course such a thing was impossible, but Jeremy was quick to deem one of the spectators as Jesus and said that the British transit authority was making late everywhere he went due to road work. In case you followed last week’s episode, the presenters asked viewers to send in their opinion about the car brand which made the most beautiful cars in the world. While the viewers placed Ford at the top of the list, both Jeremy and Richard had a different opinion, the right one, at least according to just nine more viewers. According to them, Lancia made the best and most beautiful cars in the world. What followed was every Lancia fan’s dream, with iconic models such as the MonteCarlo, Stratos or Delta Integrale being shown. Even though some of us might consider another carmaker as making the greatest cars ever, you must admit that Lancia still deserves some merits. But because Lancia isn’t present in the UK, Jeremy decided to showcase a kit car based on the rally Stratos, which can be made by your own two hands, or can pay someone else to do. The result isn’t what you might expect, as the car broke down twice, once with Jeremy behind the wheel and the second time with the Stig, but it looked stunning either way and, when it did decide to cooperate, generated a thrilling lap in heavy rain that forced the Stig to spin out twice, and got on the board with the worst time ever. The Star in a reasonably priced car was none other than Chris Evans, which is a huge Ferrari fan, fact highlighted by his impressive collection of models from the Italian carmaker Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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