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Ferrari 458 Italia set to become a robot in Transformers 3
2010-03-23 08:51:00
Do you like Ferrari s, big explosions, huge robots and hot chicks? Of course you do! That’s why this newest piece of information about the upcoming Transformers 3 movie will get you really excited. The film’s director, Michael Bay, has just posted on his website that the movie, set to appear on July 1, 2011, will feature ...Post published on Rpmgo.comFerrari 458 Italia set to become a robot in Transformers 3Related posts:Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen opens Yesterday I got invited by LG to a special...Ferrari 458 Italia conquers the virtual track thanks to Gran Turismo 5 and Forza 3 tributes Ferrari can certainly be picky about what cars from its...GM downshifts its contribution to Transformers 2 budget Though you probably wouldn’t connect the two, it looks...
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Carbon Motors E7 police car gets BMW 3.0-liter diesel engine
2010-03-23 08:32:00
We’ve been talking a lot about police cars in recent times, so it was just a matter of time before the elusive Carbon Motors E7 concept would join the discussion. As you may remember, the concept has been revealed quite some time ago, but nothing was heard after that. Now, Carbon Motors has just announced that ...Post published on Rpmgo.comCarbon Motors E7 police car gets BMW 3.0-liter diesel engineRelated posts:Infiniti reveals its first 235 HP 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine Nissan is bent on making its luxury Infiniti brand...European Mazda CX-7 gets new 2.2 liter Turbo Diesel engine The Mazda CX-7 is available for some time now...Carbon ?E7?, the world?s first purpose-built law enforcement vehicle To be honest, I’m surprised nobody thought about this...
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Chrysler developing Fiat 500EV for 2012 debut, testing Ram PHEVs
2010-03-23 08:13:00
After going through a very rough patch, Chrysler is slowly on the road to recovery, largely with the help of its new owner, the Fiat group. But while we’ve talked about how Fiat will be helping the US carmaker, now Chrysler has revealed how it will be aiding Fiat in the development of an all-electric ...Post published on Rpmgo.comChrysler developing Fiat 500EV for 2012 debut, testing Ram PHEVsRelated posts:Chrysler and Fiat announce merger Today’s most important news is, no doubt about that,...Fiat and Chrysler are working on an electric model Italian carmaker Fiat is taking its newly formed partnership...Rumors: Chrysler to build four models based on Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars One of last week’s most important news was the...
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Motorsport Weekend: IRC?s Rally Argentina, ALMS? 12 Hours of Sebring and Na
2010-03-22 12:57:00
Welcome to a new edition of Motorsport Weekend , our weekly feature where we present the results of the biggest motorsport events in the last three days. After last week was dominated by the first race of the 2010 Formula 1 season, the Bahrain GP, this week we were treated to a variety of events, including the ...Post published on Rpmgo.comMotorsport Weekend: IRC’s Rally Argentina , ALMS’ 12 Hours of Sebring and Nascar Bristol races resultsNo related posts.

Rich guy got so drunk he lost a Lamborghini
2010-03-22 11:00:00
For those who really love Lamborghini , this story won’t go down very well. It seems that a property tycoon from the UK, Glenn Knowles, went on a night of binge drinking with a Lamborghini he co-owned with a friend of his. After his bar hopping experience, he revealed to the police that he actually lost his ...Post published on Rpmgo.comRich guy got so drunk he lost a LamborghiniRelated posts:Italian police Lamborghini gets into huge car crash after reckless driver cuts it off We’ve been seeing multiple and interesting police cars lately,...Australia revises anti-hoon law after Lamborghini Gallardo incident At the beginning of the weekend, we reported on...South Korean Police enlist Ferrari F430, Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Gallardo We’ve seen our fair share of impressive police cars...
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Porsche denies crossover model as it will hurt Cayenne sales
2010-03-22 10:28:00
Since the new generation of the Porsche Cayenne SUV was launched a few weeks ago, many people believed that the logical step would be a smaller crossover model, to bridge the gap between the non-sportscar offers of the Stuttgart carmaker. Now though, it seems that Porsche won’t follow that road, citing the impact the launch of ...Post published on Rpmgo.comPorsche denies crossover model as it will hurt Cayenne salesRelated posts:Baby Porsche Cayenne spied With all major German car companies launching their small...Porsche Cayenne to be built at the new VW US plant? Volkswagen announced that it plans to open an US...Porsche Cayenne diesel officially announced Confirmed back in August, today Porsche has officially announced...
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Rolls Royce rumored to prep next generation Phantom for 2016 debut
2010-03-22 10:09:00
In what is a pretty far fetched rumor, it seems that famous luxury British carmaker Rolls Royce will be launching the next generation Phantom model around 2016. Until then, you can hope that the interest in your bank deposit piles up so that you can afford one. With Bentley already getting the new Mulsanne ready for ...Post published on Rpmgo.comRolls Royce rumored to prep next generation Phantom for 2016 debutRelated posts:“An electric Phantom would be great,” Rolls Royce says As much as an electric ghost would make a...Exclusive Rolls Royce Phantom Conquistador from Mansory The guys at Mansory never cease to amaze us....Rolls Royce reveals special Phantom Yas Eagle edition for Abu Dhabi Rolls Royce may not be doing so well in...

Video: Porsche celebrates the history of its 911 GT3 RS model
2010-03-22 09:47:00
Porsche is a carmaker with a very impressive history. From the first models designed by Ferdinand Porsche to the new ones which are tearing it up both on the off the track. But one specific model in the current lineup is a bit more special than the others, the 911 GT3 RS. The RS badge ...Post published on Rpmgo.comVideo : Porsche celebrates the history of its 911 GT3 RS modelRelated posts:Video: Porsche 911 Carrera Facelift promo Last month Porsche announced the facelift for the Porsche...Dutch dealer covers new Porsche 911 Carrera S in chocolate just in time for the holidays, gallery included I’m sure most of you can agree that adding...Video: Porsche once again tries to say the Panamera is part of its history While some people might certainly be interested in the...
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Brakes weren?t applied during New York Prius crash, NHTSA finds
2010-03-22 09:23:00
Besides the runaway California Toyota Prius, the USA was also shocked by another Prius crash, which occurred in a suburban area of New York city. The incident involved a woman driver who attempted to get out of her driveway in a 2005 Prius hybrid. The car, according to her report, accelerated on its own, and despite ...Post published on Rpmgo.comBrakes weren’t applied during New York Prius crash, NHTSA findsRelated posts:Toyota and NHTSA find runaway Prius incident a hoax Last week, USA was shocked by an incident involving...Video: Toyota explains its analysis of the runaway Prius incident As you all know by now, it seems that...New Toyota Prius incident: car smashes into wall after stuck accelerator It seem driving a Toyota Prius is slowly becoming...
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Performance Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets new details
2010-03-22 09:08:00
Alfa Romeo is betting big with the upcoming Giulietta hatchback. While the regular models will offer some stylish alternatives to the current Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus, Alfa is also aiming high with the future performance version of the Giulietta. While it isn’t known exactly what denomination it will bear, GTA or Cloverleaf (Quadrifoglio), the guys ...Post published on Rpmgo.comPerformance Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets new detailsNo related posts.
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Video: Toyota explains its analysis of the runaway Prius incident
2010-03-22 08:52:00
As you all know by now, it seems that the recent runaway Toyota Prius incident was actually a hoax, as both the National Highway Traffic Safety Association and Toyota have found in two separate investigations that James Sikes didn’t follow the prescribed procedures in order to stop his “unintentionally accelerating” Prius. We’ve already revealed the findings ...Post published on Rpmgo.comVideo : Toyota explains its analysis of the runaway Prius incidentRelated posts:Toyota and NHTSA find runaway Prius incident a hoax Last week, USA was shocked by an incident involving...New Toyota Prius incident: car smashes into wall after stuck accelerator It seem driving a Toyota Prius is slowly becoming...Video: Toyota shows you how to safely stop its hybrid vehicles (including Prius) Toyota Prius owners are taking a big risk by...
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Fernando Alonso gets new Maserati GranCabrio
2010-03-22 08:34:00
Formula 1 drivers aren’t exactly the poorest guys on Earth, so they usually afford to buy quite a lot of cars for off the track use. But for those who are racing for a manufacturer-owned team, the company car is given to them for free. This is what happened to two-time F1 champ Fernando Alonso, who ...Post published on Rpmgo.comFernando Alonso gets new Maserati GranCabrioRelated posts:Maserati GranCabrio revealed before Frankfurt debut It’s been a while since we saw an important...Fernando Alonso officially confirmed to race for Ferrari in 2010 Formula 1 season Lately we witnessed a lot of rumors and speculations...Fernando Alonso impressed by The Stig As you all know, the British Formula 1 Grand...

Dacia Duster crossover coming to South America with Renault badge
2010-03-22 08:05:00
The new Dacia Duster crossover promises to take Europe by storm with its low-cost nature yet resilient off-road talents. It aims to further improve the recipe that made the Logan sedan and Sandero hatchback so popular in Western Europe. But while Renault will be keeping the Duster with its subsidiary’s badge in Europe, it will be ...Post published on Rpmgo.comDacia Duster crossover coming to South America with Renault badgeRelated posts:Renault considering return to North America with low cost models like the Duster crossover Many of you are certainly aware of the success...Dacia Duster, the first Romanian crossover, has been unveiled in the form a special edition Aiming to profit from the hype that the Dacia...Dacia Duster formally presents itself, details and photo gallery included After being spied multiple times and getting a special...
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520 reservations already made for the Tesla Model S
2009-04-03 02:21:00
Last week, the Tesla Model S was officially introduced and, as we expected, the car received some incredible feedback. And that’s not all, it seems that people are already lining up for the all-electric family sedan, because in press release made today Tesla has announced there are already 520 reservations made for the car and that the company is planning on opening showrooms in Chicago, London, New York, Miami, Seattle, Washington DC and Munich this year. “Frankly the number of cars reserved in the first week has exceeded our optimistic internal projections,” said Tesla CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. “Enthusiasm surrounding the Model S is proof that there’s pent-up demand for more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles – including those made in America.” With the Model S to be one of the world’s first mass-produced when production begins in late 2011, Tesla has big plans for the car and they’ve applied for a $350 million loan from the Departme...
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The first new Chevrolet Camaro that gets crashed
2009-04-03 01:53:00
On March 16, the production of the new Chevrolet Camaro officially started. Only four days later, the first crash was recorded on Dundee Road in North Oakville (at least it’s the first crash we’re aware of). We know that everytime a great car is launched these things will happen, it’s just that we weren’t expecting it so soon. It was only a minor crash, not anything terrifying, but the car’s gonna need a new nose, that’s for sure. Well, life goes on, let’s hope it’s gonna be some time before we see any other Camaro crashes. Source: Krisztina Neglia (Via Jalopnik) Post published on Rpmgo.com The first new Chevrolet Camaro that gets crashed Related posts:The Chevrolet Camaro won’t be coming to any major auto shows in 2008 According to KickingTires, the new Chevrolet Camaro, which everyone...2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS photos Thought the press release and the official photos of...Chevrolet Camaro interior spied A couple of days a...
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Hamann Imperator based on the Bentley Continental GT Speed
2009-04-03 01:38:00
German tuner Hamann turned its attention to one of the most ‘tuned’ cars around, the Bentley Continental GT Speed . The package, called Hamann Imperator, consists of a new body kit, performance upgrades and set of exclusive modifications for the interior. The body kit features a completely redesigned front fascia with larger air inlets and LED daytime running lights, large extensions at the front and rear wings (makes the car 70 mm wider), new Hamann side skirts and at the rear we have a spoiler and an integrated diffuser rear skirt. The car’s aggressive look is completed by new Anniversary Race Anodized with high-gloss polished rim flange and black anodized rim star, available in 22- and 21-inch sizes. Under the hood, by modifying the ECU and by adding a sports end muffler with oval stainless steel end pipes, Hamann managed to squeeze 40 hp and 90 Nm more from the 600 hp W12 engine, which translates into a top speed increased by 5 km/h. The interior features a new...

Rick Wagoner leaves GM with $20.2 million retirement package
2009-03-31 21:48:00
On Sunday, at the White House’s request, Rick Wagoner announced his decision to step down from his position as GM’s chief executive. If you feel or felt sorry for him, don’t be! Because, according to GM’s financial filings, Wagoner is entitled to a $20.2 million retirement package. That’s a lot of money and I’m sure everyone would be happy to get fired under these circumstances. According to ABC News, althought the Treasury Department halted all payments to GM’s senior executives, Wagoner’s retirement package is legal and can’t be stopped. “I think it’s another perfect example of why there’s so much frustration among working people,” said Tiffany Ten Eyck of Labor Notes, a Detroit-based independent publication covering unions. “I wouldn’t mind retiring out of an industry in crisis with a $20 million package.” However, there’s one thing that could cause Wagoner to lose a huge amount...
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Video: Guy holding back Lamborghini with his bare hands
2009-03-31 21:25:00
According to this video’s description on StreetFire, this guy broke the world record by holding back a Lamborghini for seven seconds. Actually, there were two Lambos because one broke down. I don’t know why, but I don’t really believe this is for real. Anyway, if it is, congrats to the dude, he did a great job. Enjoy! Man Holds Lamborghini Source: StreetFire.net (CarDomain Blog) Post published on Rpmgo.com Video : Guy holding back Lamborghini with his bare hands Related posts:Video: Ferrari FXX Evo doing donuts Some might say that’s a stupid thing to do, but...Lamborghini Murcielago SuperVeloce “The art of speed” video Recently presented at the Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Murcielago...Video: Lamborghini Reventon test drive We have some good news and some bad news. The...
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Acura ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe teased before New York debut
2009-03-31 21:14:00
Honda has released a few teaser photos of the upcoming Acura ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe which will make its debut on Aprol 8 at the New York International Auto Show. Though there aren’t many details available, it looks like the ZDX, which will hit showrooms this fall, will be a BMW X6 competitor, which will be pretty interesting, because it’ll be the German SAV’s first rival. “The ZDX prototype is unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales. “The prototype showcases a new level of luxury, style and refinement for Acura and speaks volumes towards our commitment to advancing the brand.” Photo Gallery: Acura ZDX Teaser Photos Source: Acura Post published on Rpmgo.com Acura ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe teased before New York debut Related posts:Hyundai Genesis Coupe photos leaked before New York debut If you were expecting Wednesday to see the first...First 2009 Acura TL Sedan photo ...
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Tiret Coupe based on the Range Rover Sport Coupe by LSE Design
2009-03-31 01:37:00
Remember the Range Rover Sport Coupe by LSE Design ? It’s one of the most beautiful cars we’ve seen and we remember falling in love with that the second we saw it. Well, now we’ve got something even more interesting. Created by New York based jewelry designers Tiret and LSE Design, the Tiret Coupe features new exterior body styling with flared wheel arches, twin chromed LSE tailpipes, LED daytime running lights, 22 inch LSE alloy wheels and a full glass panoramic sunroof. The interior is very luxurious, with Tiret diamond dials, unique ‘Tiret clock’ Nappa leather seats and fine wood inserts. According to its makers, the Tiret Coupe comes with a three year warranty, while service and warranty can be carried out at every Land Rover dealer. Wondering if that warrany also covers the diamonds? So, what do you think about the car? Do you like or do you think it’s too much? We think it’s simply awesome! Photo Gallery: Range Rover Sport based Tiret ...

First driving footage of the new Tesla Model S
2009-03-31 01:10:00
The new Tesla Model S electric sports sedan was officially unveiled last week in Hawthorne, California and here are some video showing the car running on the street. The videos were taken just before the official press launch from last week. Check out the rest of the videos after the jump. Source: Carscoop Post published on Rpmgo.com First driving footage of the new Tesla Model S Related posts:520 reservations already made for the Tesla Model S Last week, the Tesla Model S was officially introduced...Tesla Model S officially unveiled Today, at Tesla’s design studion in SpaceX Rocket Factory...Tesla chose California for its Model S electric sedan production Yesterday, San Jose authorities approved the lease of nearly...
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Kia VG Concept (KND-5) photo released
2009-03-30 19:21:00
This weekend, at the Seoul Motor Show, Kia will unveil their latest vehicle, the KND-5 Concept , which previews the Korean company’s upcoming luxury sedan, so far only known with the codename “VG”. The car will be a direct competitor to near-luxury sedans such as the VW Passat CC and will share its FWD platform with the next generation Hyundai Azera (will debut in Korea in September). According to Kia World, the concept will measure 4945 mm in length, 1850 mm in width and 1475 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2845 mm. Other than that, the KND-5 concept features headlamps and taillights with LED technology, 20 inch wheels and a huge panoramic glass roof. More details about this concept soon, after its official unveiling on April 3. Source: Kia World Post published on Rpmgo.com Kia VG Concept (KND-5) photo released Related posts:Fourth Citroen GT Concept teaser photo released While Lamborghini decides to keep a total mistery around...Volvo S60 Concept teaser photo...
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Rick Wagoner steps down as GM’s chief executive, Fritz Henderson takes hi
2009-03-30 19:00:00
Yesterday, GM’s chief executive Rick Wagoner has announced that he will resign his position at the company, at the White House’s request. But that’s not all, because the Obama administration has also announced that GM and Chrysler won’t be getting any more bailout money and told them to come up with new plans or risk insolvency. Wagoner, which has been GM’s top executive since 2000, said: “On Friday I was in Washington for a meeting with Administration officials. In the course of that meeting, they requested that I ‘step aside’ as CEO of GM, and so I have.” His position will be taken by Fritz Henderson , 50, which has been with GM since 1984, and held the positions of head of GM Europe and then the company’s chief financial officer until today. And that’s not the only change at the top, because it looks like a lot more executive are scheduled to be replaced from their positions in the future. According to Financial Times, this decisio...
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Honda: The ?Difficult is worth doing? project
2008-05-21 15:49:00
“Difficult is worth doing” is the name of Honda ’s upcoming TV ad, one of the most expensive ever created. The TV spot will feature a team of 45 world class free fall skydivers which will perform some of the most complicated skydive formations ever attempted for the camera. The stunt coordinator for this commercial ...
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10 millionth Opel Astra produced
2008-05-16 19:46:00
Launched in 1991, the Opel Astra replaced the legendary Kadett (the first one was made in 1936) and is one of Opel’s most sucessful model which is currently being built in ten locations worldwide, in countries like Germany, Belgium, UK, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Brazil and Serbia. 17 years later, the 10 millionth Opel Astra was ...
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AU Test Drive: The Fiat 500
2008-05-16 19:10:00
Last week, I got the chance to drive the new Fiat 500. I was really excited, because, ever since the car was announced, I’ve been a big fan, especially after I got the chance to see it live at the Geneva Motor Show. So, I got in the car and went driving around to find ...
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Chevrolet Camaro to debut before mid-September
2008-05-16 19:04:00
The Chevrolet Camaro is closer and closer to finally making its debut. Though everyone was expecting the car’s official launch to take place next year, in January, at the Detroit Auto Show, it seems that GM is not willing to wait until then and will present the Camaro much earlier. Here’s what we have so ...
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AU Readers? Cars: Jeep Compass
2008-05-15 19:34:00
Like we promised last week, today we’ll start a new section over here on Auto Unleashed, called AU Readers ’ Cars , where we’ll present cars that our readers drive. We thought of creating this section after several of our readers sent us photos of their cars to ask us what do we think about them. And ...
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Video: Cadillac CTS-V doing an amazing Nurburgring lap
2008-05-15 18:15:00
As we’ve told you yesterday, the Cadillac CTS-V did an amazing performance on the Nurburgring race track, by finishing a lap in less than 8 minutes (7:59:32 more exactly), the fastest lap time registered by a sedan. And, as promised, today we have the video of this performance. Enjoy! Bookmark, E-mail or Share
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Tuning: Mini Clubman by AC Schnitzer
2008-05-15 16:36:00
Though it’s not really our favourite car over here at Auto Unleashed, the Mini Clubman is selling pretty good, especially the Cooper S Clubman. And the German tuner AC Schnitzer came up with a very interesting tuning program for the British car. The 170 hp engine has been modified and it now develops 226 hp ...
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