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Reworked Golf R32, by Abt

zoopedup submitted on 3/29/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:19:54 PM

With all the fuss about the new Golf 6, here on Carblog, how about a little break. What would you say about a reworked Golf R32 by German tuner Abt Sportsline? “Whoever wants such a Golf wants an extremely fast compact car,” says Hans-Juergen Abt and he’s probably right. Read More

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Koenigsegg’s CCXR 1018 HP Special Edition

zoopedup submitted on 11/28/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:11:14 PM

While details of Koenigsegg’s CCXR supercar were released in March, above is an official rendering of the final production version of the car recently released by the company. Under the hood the CCXR will have a cast-aluminum V8 engine that will be able to run on biofuel which will cool the combustion chambers. Read More

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Tuned Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet, The Germans Know Better

zoopedup submitted on 11/22/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:51:09 AM

Not only that German cars rule but it looks like German tuning companies, do too. I’ve just laid my eyes on the newest Porsche 997 Turbo Cabrio, tuned by the guys at TechArt and all I can say is aside performances I’m in love with the looks. Read More

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Subaru WRX STI Powered ATV!

zoopedup submitted on 10/20/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:11:51 PM

A quad-bike with a turbocharged Subaru Impreza WRX STi engine? We’ve seen some crazy stuff here at Carscoop but this “thing” is totally nuts and we want one ASAP! The hand made ATV (All-Terrain-Vehicle) was built by a Ken Brough, a New-Zealander who describes himself as “a 50-year-old with petrol in my veins”. The insane quad-bike, which Ken calls the STiATV, is fitted with a 90’s Subaru Impreza WRX Sti engine and a 5-speed gearbox using a clutch assembly from a 1. Read More

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Bentley Arnage 2010 review

zoopedup submitted on 10/19/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:24:38 AM

Autocar reports that the Bentley Arnage will be replaced with a new model for the 2010 model year. Amid speculation that the Veyron-engined Arnage built recently and described by Bentley as a “prototype” is an indication of the next-generation Arnage’s powerplant – almost 1000 hp – the word is that the 2010 Arnage will have an aluminum spaceframe chassis produced by Audi, an aluminum body, and possibly a hybrid version of the current 6. Read More

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F1 - Kimi wins - Championship decision in Brazil

zoopedup submitted on 10/9/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:52:55 PM

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Fernando Alonso finished the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in second place. Whilst his team mate Lewis Hamilton retired, when he went off and got stuck in the gravel with worn wet tyres on a drying track. Read More

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Porsche Carrera GT modified by Gamballa

zoopedup submitted on 10/9/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:43:19 PM

Porsche Carrera GT had a limited series production of roughly 1380 models. Owners of these completely sold-out vehicles, Gemballa gives the chance to top this exclusiveness. Read More

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Lewis Hamilton’s $110 million Mclaren deal

zoopedup submitted on 10/3/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:35:58 AM

Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of signing a $110 million deal to stay on at the McLaren team until the end of 2012. The German newspaper Bild claims the contract, representing a mammoth pay-rise over his debut salary, is worth $17m every year plus - oddly for a McLaren contract - the ability for his father Anthony to negotiate separate marketing arrangements. Read More

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Brabus Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI

zoopedup submitted on 9/23/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:51:30 PM

German tuners have just unveiled their BRABUS D3 S POWER XTRA upgrade for the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI. The plug-in kit produces an additional 50 PS (49HP)/36. Read More

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Nissan 350Z Cobra kitted

zoopedup submitted on 9/22/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 6:33:51 AM

The new Nissan 350Z Roadster starts into the new convertible season with some modifications. Cobra Technology & Lifestyle already offers a broad range of sporty COBRA N+ tuning components for the 2006 model. Read More

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335Ci: BMW power for all seasons

zoopedup submitted on 9/20/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:57:52 AM

For BMW buyers who wish to soak in as much sun as possible this summer without losing the marque’s hallmark performance and handling, the company has an offering to fit the bill to a tee. The German auto maker is no stranger to engineering convertible cars of the highest quality, and after such icons as the 330Ci Cabriolet and the Z4, one might have wondered how such winning packages could be improved upon. Read More

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BMW X6 concept video and pics

zoopedup submitted on 9/17/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:45:56 PM

At the Frankfurt Show BMW unveiled its first hatch-crossover-suv or as the Bavarian’s call it, “Sports Activity Coupe”. Whatever it’s called and although opinions about its appearance were split between journalists, we liked the X6 concept. Read More

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Styling Package for the Aston Martin DB9 (incl Pics)

zoopedup submitted on 9/16/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 7:01:18 AM

As you may or may not know, the new Aston Martin DBS was recently released. Featured (if only for a few minutes) in the latest James Bond movie, the DBS is an evolution of the very popular DB9. Read More

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Somebody dial 9-1-1

zoopedup submitted on 7/6/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:46:34 AM

Porsche’s iconic 911 range has , since its inception in the early Sixties, been the benchmark by which other sports cars are judged by many. The cars embody the manufacturer’s notable dedication to epic performance backed by astounding reliability and provocative soundtracks. Read More

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New Lambo’s Alar: Hot or Not?

zoopedup submitted on 5/25/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:45:03 AM

Lamborghini fans could face some indecision over whether or not the company’s latest offering honors their tradition of good-looking cars. The Italian sports car maker is famous for producing vehicles that define beauty and pace. Read More

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