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VIDEO: Porsche GT3RS Given The Shakedown By EVO's Chris Harris

Agent00R submitted on 11/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:34:28 AM

There is nothing more delightful than hearing an unrestricted Porsche flat six.  Today, we're bringing you footage from the United Kingdom featuring EVO's Chris Harris.  When the Porsche GT3 is not hardcore enough for you, the only option i...

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McLaren's Ron Dennis On MP4-12C: "We’re going to be best in class"

Agent00R submitted on 10/23/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:11:56 PM

CAR interviewed McLaren Automotive chairman Ron Dennis for the November 2009 issue of CAR Magazine’s feature on the new McLaren MP4-12C supercar. Here are some of the out-takes from our interview – and video of Dennis talking us around Mc...

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The Truth Is In The Numbers: BMW's X6 M Performs At Warp Speed

Agent009 submitted on 10/7/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:32:38 PM

When BMW introduced the idea of the SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) with the original X5, we scoffed appropriately. Then we drove it and were shocked that the ungainly beast was not ungainly at all. Then BMW took it a bit further and rolled out the X6. ...

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BMW Crawls Out Of The Abyss As Sales Rise 2.1% In September - Mini Up 9.7%

Agent009 submitted on 10/1/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:11:57 PM

For the first time this year, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported an increase in sales compared to the same month last year. In September, sales increased by 3.6 percent to 19,175 units compared to 18,506 vehicles sold in Septe...

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When You See A Car Like The Mansory Aston Do You Say 'COOL' Or 'DOUCHEMOBILE'?

Agent001 submitted on 9/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:27:09 AM

One of my favorite things about the auto shows is seeing tuner/kit companies trying to improve and put their own signature on the premium vehicles they modify.At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the most outrageous offerings were in the Mansory booth.Arguab...

22 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A In Final Stages Of Development

bmwMotorsport submitted on 9/16/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:20:47 AM

The supercar that almost wasn’t, and still might not be, the Lexus LF-A, was recently spotted again in prototype form ahead of a rumored debut at next month's 2009 Tokyo Auto Show.The LF-A has been spotted testing on a number of occasions, so i...

22 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: First Day Opens With Some AMAZINGLY Futuristic Products! Day One Photos Live!

Agent001 submitted on 9/15/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:19:37 AM

If the recession is still in force, well you'd never know it here on the show floor, at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.All the manufacturers are moving full speed ahead with some really innovative products like the new Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Concept and t...

6 user comments | Category: Photo Galleries

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001 Is Delayed En Route To The Frankfurt Motor Show And Asks The Question- Are GERMAN Cars Overrated?

Agent001 submitted on 9/12/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:24:53 PM

This is my second try, trying to get on a flight to the Frankfurt Motor Show from LAX in two days.Yesterday, September 11th, because of the delays at LAX, I didn't get to the United 1K counter until 42 minutes before my first flight (YES, the Spies a...

45 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Spy Shots: 2010 Lexus LF-A /LF-L caught almost uncovered

tryme submitted on 9/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:35:51 PM

These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming Lexus LF-A (or LF-L as it is rumored to be named) obtained by Japan’s New Model Magazine X. The vehicle is partially undisguised; we see how the headlights appear and we also catch a glimpse of the “two ...

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Bmw preparing diesel offensive in the United States! Will keep V8s!

tryme submitted on 9/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:53:36 AM

Despite the inevitable rise of the hybrids and electric vehicles, BMW said that it will pursue its plan to put its new clean diesels at the center of the development strategy in future years. It seems not all car manufacturers are prepared to make th...

23 user comments | Category: Misc News

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All new McLaren MP4-12C

JUGNU submitted on 9/8/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:11:50 PM

The successor of Legendary Mclaren F1 is here. Reading the whole story, Performance and technology is undoubtedly revolutionary and out of the world. But what do you all think about the DESIGN. Is it a real Mclaren F1 Successor?...

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FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW SCOOP: Mercedes SLS Sneaks Out Early. STUD or DUD?

Agent001 submitted on 9/8/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:56:59 PM

Here are the first official shots in advance of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show of the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS.So what's the verdict SPIES?STUD or DUD2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Photo Gallery2009 Concours Weekend Photo Gallery Live!   (All ph...

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Tell The Hybrids To Pack Up And Go Home- BMW's 320d EfficientDynamics Edition - 57 MPG

BMWBlog submitted on 8/21/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:47:09 PM

Premium car maker BMW is further increasing its substantial lead in the development of particularly clean and at the same time very dynamic cars of the highest standard.Teaming up with the BMW 320d, the new BMW 320d ¬EfficientDynamics Edition is ...

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Tyres/Tires, part 3

Joe_Limon submitted on 8/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:18:04 AM

Since I feel it necessary, I'll talk some more about tires. In this article I will discuss tire slip, wear vs traction, tire preparation, and size/stagger. Tires generally have more grip when they aren't spinning out. I say generally because i...

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Gumpert Apollo Sport sets Nurburgring lap record

inspirion7 submitted on 8/18/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:37:32 PM

The Gumpert Apollo Sport has set a new lap record for a road-legal production car at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife track as timed and reported by German magazine Sport-Auto. The Audi-powered Apollo Sport was piloted by 26 year-old driver Flori...

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