tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65026762453100503072011-10-27T07:56:57.183-07:00renatodoxaguiaDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.comBlogger43021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-47434155497107171762011-10-26T10:34:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.444-07:00DMC's Ferrari 458 Italian Milano to Receive its Motorshow Debut at SEMAGerman tuning firm DMC is heading down to the strip for this year's SEMA Show with a Ferrari 458 Italia dressed in its new Milano styling and performance package. Albeit available in various colors, the 458 Italia Milano that will be displayed in Las Vegas features a two-tone paint job that combines a yellow finish for the body with matte black for the roof and tail gate. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-11184999892992187362011-10-26T10:02:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.474-07:00Rhys Millen Video Teases SEMA Hyundai Special but Doesn't Say What it isOnce again, Hyundai is collaborating with Rhys Millen Racing [RMR] to create a special project car for this year's edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. Even though the show is less than a week away, Hyundai and Rhys Millen won't give out many details in the 40-second-long teaser video. The only valuable clue we get is a quick glimpse at a tail lamp that looks Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-9120912993122342412011-10-26T09:43:00.001-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.180-07:00THE PRESTIGIOUS MISS MODEL OF THE WORLD MALAYSIA 2011. THE SWIMWEAR ROUND. GROUP PHOTOS. HOT!Nak harapkan surat khabar bagi ruang untuk pertandingan ratu cantik tempatan lately memang hampeh lagi-lagi paper English atau Melayu. Di sini PAGEANTIsland lebih memahami dan akan memberikan apa yang peminat-peminat ratu cantik mahu, lebih gambar serta coverage yang tidak terdapat di dalam media cetak.Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-29950727265081575802011-10-26T09:43:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.498-07:00Rumors: Subaru’s BRZ Coupe to be More Powerful than Toyota FT-86?Subaru’s upcoming entry in the coupe segment, the BRZ, and its Toyota twin, the FT-86, are two of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year with their world premiere set for next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. Up until now, Toyota has tantalized us with three versions of its RWD coupe, while Subaru has been more restrained, revealing only a transparent concept in Geneva and Frankfurt with very Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-80568102314727855512011-10-26T08:54:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.525-07:00Aftermarket Firms Develop Power Operated Soft Top for Jeep WranglerAlong with myriads of new concept and project cars, next week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas will also see many aftermarket companies debuting numerous new vehicle components and accessories. Jeep specialist RuggedRidge and RoadWire both revealed that they would use the SEMA Show to launch new power operated convertible tops for the JK Wrangler. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-23499898703762735572011-10-26T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.552-07:00PSA Peugeot Citroën to Cut 3,500 Jobs in Europe as it Tries to Slash CostsFrench carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroën is feeling the burden of the economic crisis as the company said on Wednesday that despite group revenues being up 3.5% compared with third-quarter 2010, its core automotive division's revenues are down 1.6% year-on-year and as a result, it would barely break even this year. The Paris-based automaker blamed the drop in revenues on the negative impact from the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-38415528740141618002011-10-26T06:59:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.578-07:00All-New Ford Ranger is the First Pickup Ever to be Awarded 5 Stars in Euro NCAP Crash TestsFord’s new Ranger is the first pickup tested by the Euro NCAP safety organization to achieve a five-star top rating. The Ranger’s overall score was 89%, which is not only the best ever recorded by a pickup, but one of the highest regardless of class. Surprisingly, given that it is a pickup, it also managed to receive the best rating ever for pedestrian protection among the cars tested by the EuroDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-9220815173964798062011-10-26T06:41:00.001-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.246-07:00MISS INTERNATIONAL 2011 SWIMSUIT GROUP PHOTO. CAN YOU SPOT MISS MALAYSIA CELINE PHONG IN THIS GROUP?Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-23247337128632473412011-10-26T06:41:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.603-07:00Nissan Launches Stripped Out 370Z NISMO RC Racer Ready for the TrackFerrari and other luxury sports car makers aren't the only ones to offer race-spec variants of their series production models. Joining the club is Nissan with its newly revealed 370Z NISMO RC that is now available for customer orders. The Japanese firm's track-ready racer is based on the street-legal 370Z NISMO but has undergone an extreme diet dropping the production model's luxury amenities. Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-51203041450621597232011-10-26T06:14:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.630-07:00MINI Clubman JCW Showcar by Wimmer RS and Mac Audio is a Loud Inside and OutMac Audio, a manufacturer of amplifiers and loudspeakers, has tapped German tuning specialist Wimmer RS to create a showcar version of the Mini Clubman John Cooper Works [JCW]. And no, the highlight of the hot hatch is not the blonde model seen in the pictures but the extreme audio system found in the heavily modified interior, which was customized by Mac Audio's own Professional Installation Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-19006021825550463992011-10-26T05:44:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.682-07:00New Nissan Juke-R Video Reveals that the 3.8-Liter V6 Delivers 480-horsesNissan is sure taking its time to reveal all the juicy details surrounding its wacky Juke-R project. After releasing the first picture of the finished product earlier this week, on Wednesday, the Japanese automaker published a new batch of images and a video shot during the fitting of the Nissan GT-R's 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-38644263777129078852011-10-26T05:24:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.718-07:00Caterham Cars Enters the Indian Market, will Assemble the Seven LocallyLaunching a new brand in a country takes a lot of careful planning, and timing is crucial. If said brand is a sports car maker, there’s a perfect solution: do it on the weekend of the local Formula 1 Grand Prix. So far this year, McLaren Automotive has done it three times at the GP's in Germany, Italy and Singapore. Now Team Lotus is following its example, as it will launch Caterham Cars in the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-91054638170290220172011-10-25T17:59:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.291-07:00MISS INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA 2011 CELINE PHONG, HER FUULL PHOTO IN NATIONAL COSTUME IN CHENGDU CHINA. MEDIA PRESENTATION.cantik juga baju tradisional Miss Malaysia ini,Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-34625118076547642212011-10-25T17:05:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.829-07:00Five Axis Takes the 2013 GS 350 F Sport to the Next LevelIf weren't overly impressed with the factory 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport we showed you earlier today, then perhaps you may want to take a look at what Five Axis has prepared for the SEMA Show next week. Troy Sumitomo's tuning company has taken the new GS 350 with the F Sport package to the next level with a custom wide bodykit that beefs up the wheel arches and adds several new components such as Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-12730905618651823962011-10-25T16:05:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.862-07:00Fake Videos of the Day: Tank Crashes Aston Martin & Mad Man Cuts Off Parking MeterAs you probably should already know by now, not everything you see and read on Youtube is real. One recent example was a video showing a new Lexus IS F being crushed, and which many websites rushed to adopt the poster's unfounded claims that it was destroyed for street racing by California authorities. Today, we stumbled upon two more clips, one allegedly showing a man cutting off a parking meterDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-83454451879745412712011-10-25T15:35:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:18.965-07:00It’s Official: New Jersey will Host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2013Korean GP organizers may be suffering huge losses after only two years of hosting a Formula 1 race and are already asking for a reduction in Bernie Ecclestone’s fees, but on this side of the world, things are quite different. In August, we reported that the mayors of Weehawken and West New York in New Jersey were negotiating with investors led by former YES Network executive Leo Hindery, Jr., Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-73376796912393714752011-10-25T15:23:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.071-07:00Lexus CT 200h: The Low Rider SEMA EditionNext up on our list of Lexus project cars for the upcoming 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association show is the CT 200h by Five Axis. The aftermarket firm tricked out the hybrid hatchback with a custom paint job and a wide-body conversion. A lowered suspension and a set of 19-inch forged alloy wheels paired with 235/40ZR19 front and rear Yokohama tires lend the CT200 h a more aggressive Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-87106980307282173852011-10-25T14:43:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.180-07:00Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon with Trick Paint Job and a Supercharger Set for SEMALooking to offer enthusiasts more customization options, Lexus will bring several project cars to next week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including an IS 350C prepared in cooperation with VIP Auto Salon. The Japanese car specialist started with a unique Chameleon paint job that changes color when viewed from different angles. The hardtop convertible from Lexus also gains a Seibon carbon fiber hood, Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-9325792179743659662011-10-25T13:55:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.285-07:00Honda to Debut Production Versions of Pure-Electric Fit and 2012 CR-V in Los Angeles[2010 Honda Fit EV Study pictured above]The 2012 CR-V won't be the only brand-new production model from Honda to make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th as the Japanese automaker announced that the 2013 Fit EV will also be displayed in final form. Honda had presented a thinly disguised concept of the Fit EV exactly a year ago at the 2010 edition of the LA Show. The Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-88131366608926029962011-10-25T13:32:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.392-07:001990 Honda Accord Owner in Ohio Tops 1 Million Miles [Video]Many people drive old cars. Whether it is out of necessity or choice, it makes no difference: as the cars age the owners have to deal with minor or major problems and, at some point, get rid of them. Well, except for 53-year old Joe LoCicero who owns a 1990 Honda Accord. What makes Mr. LoCicero's car special is that its odometer surpassed the 1 million mile mark 20 years after it was rolled off Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-44832268548117443842011-10-25T12:24:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.491-07:00Video: One Very Talented Pinstriper at WorkPinstriping is an art form that combines precision skill with design, and one that is very commonly found in the world of automobiles and motorcycles. Like many other arts, it's a talent you either have or you don't. This particular pinstriper, who was filmed while working on a series production Royal Enfield motorcycle gas tank at the company's factory in India, certainly has the talent. Watch Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-59339668632736497442011-10-25T11:58:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.597-07:00Record-Setting Mercedes C-Class Bids DTM Farewell with One Last WinAfter six years of competing in the German Touring Car Championship, most commonly known as the DTM, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon turned its wheels in anger for the last time at last weekend’s Hockenheim race. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-13316145153326707242011-10-25T11:25:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.698-07:00Mopar Builds Dodge Durango Tow Hook Concept for SEMA ShowThe annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show opens its doors next week and Dodge will be there with several proposals including this Durango concept named Tow Hook that was designed by Mopar Underground. The most striking feature of the Durango Tow Hook is the muscle-car inspired color scheme that combines a four-coat orange paint work for the body with satin-black roof, fascia accents Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-55173921415969106892011-10-25T10:56:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.803-07:00In Russia, Saving a Lexus ES300 Means Drowning it… [Video]A rescue attempt to save a Lexus ES300 that was on the verge of sinking into a lake in Russia had the opposite effect when the tow straps holding the car snapped off leading the Japanese model into the water. We can’t confirm this, but the person who uploaded the video on Youtube says that the Lexus sedan was parked too close to the water and the driver couldn't get out. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-11847137698042932662011-10-25T10:27:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:19.906-07:00New 2013 Lexus GS with F Sport Package to Bow at SEMA Show [27 Photos & Video]As we reported a couple of months back, the brand new 2013 GS 350 is the next Lexus model to be offered with the brand's F-Sport package that bundles a host of aero parts with an upgraded chassis and various interior goods. The new 2013 GS 350 F SPORT will make its first public appearance in the States at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show that takes place in Las Vegas Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-63263565963148197852011-10-25T09:47:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.026-07:00BMW’s M Division wants to Develop a Mercedes SLS AMG RivalBMW boasts quite an extensive range of models, from the base 1-Series hatchback to the flagship M variants and everything in between. Hatchbacks, coupes, saloons, estates, hybrids, SUVs, you name it and there is at least one model with the red and blue badge on it. Recently, even a diesel-powered X6 M was spotted making the rounds at the Nordschleife. The M division's engineers, though, think Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-87674899010865474112011-10-25T08:40:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.132-07:00Fiat Tunes Into the New 500 for the SEMA ShowA pair of fancied-up Fiat 500 hatchbacks will be making their way to Las Vegas next week for the 2011 edition of the SEMA aftermarket show. The Italian company released a single picture of the 500 Titanium while we only get some initial details on the firm's second concept, the 500 Carbon. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-6606913057717849252011-10-25T08:22:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.244-07:00SEMA Preview: Dodge Readies Hardcore Challenger SRT8 ACRInspired by the now-discontinued Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that recently posted a new record lap time of 7:12.13 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in Germany, Chrysler Group’s Mopar Underground team decided to apply a similar treatment to the latest Challenger SRT8 392 and bring it to the upcoming 2011 SEMA Show. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-46191007951560212382011-10-25T07:53:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.363-07:002013 Cadillac ATS Sedan Development at the Nürburgring Track [Video]It’s been roughly two weeks since Cadillac dropped the first teaser video of the 2013 ATS at the Nürburgring and now GM has the released the first full installment of its web series dedicated to the development of the premium compact sedan at the so-called "Green Hell". The Detroit-based company's goal of course is to associate the ATS with its German competition, and specifically the new BMW 3-Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-53614942740706255622011-10-25T07:37:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.472-07:00BMW Takes us on a Historical Journey of its Large Coupe and Convertible Models at its MuseumOne of the star attractions for automotive enthusiasts visiting the German city of Munich is BMW's recently redone 53,000 square foot museum. Along with the permanent exhibitions, the Bavarian brand's museum also hosts special events dedicated to a certain period or line of vehicles. Starting from October 28, 2011 and until the end of September 2012, the BMW Museum will present a special Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-48234471013854898602011-10-25T07:04:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.641-07:00Kia Prices 2012 Rio Sedan from $14,150*, $200 Lower than the HatchbackAbout a month after announcing pricing for the new 2012 Rio five-door hatchback, Kia today released prices for its four-door sedan sibling that starts from $13,400 or *$14,150 if you include a $750 destination and handling fee, for the base model with a manual gearbox. That's $200 less than the equivalent 5-door variant. If you prefer to not to change gears manually, the automatic transmission Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-8938933188861282712011-10-25T06:58:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.344-07:00A VERY RARE PHOTO OF CHLOE CHEN MISS WORLD MALAYSIA 2011 IN LONDON FOUND!It's not her fault, just MW this time sucks!, the coverage has been sucks at the moment, no sash given either so we fans cannot really guess who is who.Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-2995236294736507772011-10-25T06:36:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:20.846-07:00Nissan to Show New Yorkers NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow in NovemberBack in May this year, Michael R. Bloomberg announced that the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) selected the Nissan NV200 minivan as the exclusive cab of New York City for the next 10 years, beginning in late 2013. Now, the public as well as taxi owners will be able to see and feel the Nissan NV200 Taxi in person almost a year before it enters service, at the Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-66419518630768737142011-10-25T06:10:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:21.082-07:00Mazda to Introduce New Clean Diesel Models in Japan Starting with the CX-5Up until now and despite their popularity in other regions especially in Europe, diesel vehicles have yet to win Japanese consumers. This is mainly due to the costs associated with the NOx emission-reducing technologies that are necessary for diesel engines to meet the country's stringent exhaust gas regulations. Mazda says it has overcome this problem with its brand-new SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-79028074012132992662011-10-25T05:39:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:21.327-07:00Nissan Shows the Juke-R in the Flesh for the First TimeNissan surprised an unwary audience at an unrelated crossover media launch in Malaga, Spain, with the reveal of the first finished prototype of the Juke-R concept in the metal. The Japanese company plans to build two examples of the Juke-R in left- and right-hand drive. The prototype shown in Spain was the left-hand drive model. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-83177214205547757332011-10-25T05:18:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:21.501-07:00Tokyo Motor Show: New Mazda Takeri Concept Previews Next Mazda6Mazda fans may be unhappy about the RX-8’s demise, but the Hiroshima-based automaker has a history of displaying well received concepts that eventually enter production, like the RX-Evolve and the Minagi. The company's latest concept is the Takeri and it will be unveiled at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show on November 30. The Takeri is a mid-size sedan that effectively gives us an early glimpse at the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-89726446296414084902011-10-25T03:54:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.410-07:00MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2012 FINALISTS VISIT THE FUGEE SCHOOL.MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2012 FINALISTS LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTING CAUSES FROM DEBORAH HENRYFinalists of Beauty Camp spend day at Fugee School mingling with children and learning about how such centres work.October 24, 2011 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 today gathered at the Fugee School here to learn about Beauty with a Cause. Showing them the way was Miss Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-7027338152197839132011-10-25T02:37:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.464-07:00ANGELICA, THE NEW MISS MALAYSIA MODEL OF THE WORLD 2011. HER BEST PHOTOS AT THE MISS MALAYSIA MODEL 2011 GRAND FINAL NIGHT. OCTOBER 23.Angelica was in everybody's list of top favorite including mine!. Once she stepped out on stage, we knew already she could be one of the top winners or even can win it all. Her catwalk was flawless and suited "the supermodel walk" tag. Yet, I was prepared for the worst too if she was not called out the winner as Kim Low (1st runner up) and Olivia Teng (2nd runners up) really gave their best Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-44261035966800606702011-10-24T17:35:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:21.612-07:00eBay Find: Virgil Exner's 1956 Chrysler Plainsman Wagon ConceptThe 1950s were the Golden Age for Detroit car designers as they experimented with tail fins, various screen angles, rocket-shaped fenders and, in general, all kinds of configurations, launching wonderful concept cars at Motor Shows. The Chrysler Corporations' Vice President of Styling, the famed Virgil Exner, was responsible in one way or another for most of the company's concepts cars at the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-76481392000450873872011-10-24T16:37:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:21.748-07:00Test Run Shows the McLaren MP4-12C Lapping the 'Ring in 7:28, Faster than the Ferrari 458 ItaliaCarmakers don't use the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit only for testing prototypes, as you've seen many times in our scoop section, but also to time their cars and claim some bragging rights against their rivals. This is one of those stories with the protagonist being the new McLaren MP4-12C sportscar that made its debut run on the Nordschleife with Horst von Saurma, Editor-in-Chief of Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-68433604627219697122011-10-24T15:35:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:21.856-07:00Volkswagen Squeezes 16 People in the Up! City CarThere are many kinds of automotive-related records but one of the most common is trying to fit as many people as possible in a passenger car. If a VW Camper sounds spacious to you, try to imagine what it must have felt like for the 86 students of the Institute of Technology in Carlow, Ireland, than were cramped inside on April 23, 2009, or the 27 Penn State students that set a new Guinness WorldDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-67919084683477044732011-10-24T14:41:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.138-07:00SPIED: Odd Looking Range Rover Sport Prototype May be Testing Hybrid PowertrainAutomakers tend to use test mules that typically combine body parts of an existing model with chassis and/or mechanical components of a next generation vehicle in the early stages of development for testing purposes. This seems to be the case with the Range Rover Sport prototype caught by our scoop photographers out on the road in Europe. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-35738489888943521652011-10-24T14:20:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.240-07:00Carlos Ghosn Says 2012 will be a Record Sales Year, Bets Heavily on EVsRenault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is upbeat about the way the automotive industry is heading, despite the fact that the economic crisis that threatens Europe is far from over. In fact, during the recent launch of the electric versions of theRenault Fluence and Kangoo in Portugal last Friday, Ghosn predicted that 2012 will be a record year for car sales worldwide surpassing 2011's volumes. Read moreDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-33115049420100693442011-10-24T13:37:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.340-07:00SEMA Preview: GM Shows Tuned Sonics, Announces Cruze ConceptsGeneral Motors is counting on its revised portfolio of small cars to further increase its sales in North American, and at next week's SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas, the Detroit-based automaker will showcase the personalization possibilities for its sub-compact Chevrolet Sonic and the Cruze sedan with a plethora of concepts. For the time being, GM has shared some initial details on some of Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-9478549763909847772011-10-24T12:53:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.441-07:00Watch an Aston Martin Rapide Crash Filmed from the InsideMost people tend to freak out after an accident with their cars even if there are no fatalities or injuries, but not Mr. Roberto Ricci, who had the misfortune of wrecking his prized Aston Martin Rapide sports saloon during a joy ride. If you see Ricci's super cool reaction after the crash, you'd think that the Rapide suffered only a few minor scratches, when reality is that the car was brutally Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-85338295728714588032011-10-24T11:58:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.543-07:00Mika Hakkinen Returns to Racing in the Cockpit of a Mercedes SLS AMGMichael Schumacher isn’t the only Formula 1 champion who can’t live outside a racing car’s cockpit; after a four year absence, two-times F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen will sit behind the wheel of racing car for the final event of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, which will take place on November 13 at the Zhuhai track in China. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-51542341458845731482011-10-24T11:34:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.650-07:00Bangkok Drivers Park Their Cars by the Thousands on Highways to Protect them from Floods [Video]Over the past few months, Thailand has been hit with some of its worst floods in the past 50 years that have affected close to 3 million people leaving more than 300 people dead. Today, the floodwaters reached the outskirts of the country's capital city of Bangkok. Many residents have already been warned to move to higher ground and secure their belongings, including their cars. Regarding their Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-43431032032858694372011-10-24T10:54:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.748-07:00SEMA Preview: Turbocharged 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe by Fox MarketingWhile we are getting ready to cover next week's SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas, Fox Marketing decided to give us a sneak peek of its highly modified 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe. The tuning firm says that the main focus of the build is to demonstrate the "reliability, and performance capability from Honda's new K24Z7 power plant" with an intercooled turbo kit that along with numerous other Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-70189856799674337022011-10-24T10:26:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.871-07:00Hyundai to Introduce Commercials Tailor-Made for the Super BowlIf there is one televised event in the U.S. that attracts record audiences, it is the Super Bowl. So it comes to no surprise that companies with an aggressive advertising campaign deem it worthy to pay a lot of cash (as much as US$3.0 million in 2011 and $3.5 million in 2012) for some air time during the game. So far, Hyundai has followed a simple strategy when it came to its Super Bowl Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-31059885097134756792011-10-24T09:14:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:22.974-07:00Repo Man Seizes Car with…Child Sleeping InsideHere's one more story of a repossession (as well as motherhood…) gone bad. Last week, an 11 year-old boy from Florida was…repossessed along with his mother's car when a repo man towed away the vehicle he had fallen asleepsleeping in. According to the police report, the boy's mother, Elizabeth Tato, was inside a strip mall casino busy playing games when the incident occurred. Once she finished Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-9172584708236409362011-10-24T08:30:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.132-07:00New Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG with Bi-Turbo V8 to Debut in L.A.After showing us the regular versions of its new 2012 ML-Class SUV earlier this summer and of course, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for the world premiere of the flagship ML 63 AMG this November at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-33489119369668665692011-10-24T08:04:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.254-07:00Kia Sets New U.S. Sales Record, Wants to Focus on Dealer Network Next YearAmong the many “rag to riches” tales that took place in the business world this past decade, is the meteoric rise of the Korean carmakers. In 2010, Kia sold 356,268 vehicles in the U.S. By September 2011, it had already surpassed that number having made 367,405 deliveries. This marks an increase of 37% compared to the same period last year, and it also means that 2011 will be a record-setting Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-68286107716573826112011-10-24T07:40:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.396-07:00New Volkswagen Scale Models Hit Official StoreMore often than not, when a new Volkswagen model is presented to the public, the German automaker commissions a matching scale replica, and this week, we have not one, but four new miniature vehicles that go on sale through the company's official store. These include the production versions of the new up! city car and the Beetle along with the two-seater XL1 diesel-electric hybrid study and the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-44533152036418450022011-10-24T07:14:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.526-07:00Tragedy Strikes MotoGP as Marco Simoncelli Dies in Sepang Race Accident [Video]October has been a very bad month indeed for motorsport. Only one week after former IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon was killed in a 15-vehicle pileup at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, tragedy struck again, this time at the Moto GP race in Malaysia. It was only the second round of the race at the Sepang track when Marco Simoncelli lost control of his Honda bike and fell on the tarmac. For unknown Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-31185669372597948772011-10-24T06:46:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.652-07:00"Sporting Passion" Theme Takes Center Role in BMW's Campaign for the New 3-Series SedanThe next generation of the BMW Group's most important volume model, the brand-new 3-Series sedan, made its world premiere in Munich a fortnight ago ahead of its global sales launch in February of 2012. Today, the Bavarian automaker announced the first details on the ad campaign for the new premium saloon that makes its debut online through BMW's websites and Facebook pages with print media and TVDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-70971396238454177052011-10-24T05:58:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.772-07:00Aston Martin Launches New Cygnet in Hong Kong and JapanPerhaps the most controversial Aston Martin model ever made - or to be more precise, re-made, the new Cygnet luxury city car has arrived in two more markets outside of Europe, in Hong Kong and Japan. Essentially a heavily luxed-up version of the Toyota / Scion iQ, the Cygnet is available to order now in Hong Kong and Japan from the Aston Martin dealership network with deliveries expected in the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-87916510363350486582011-10-24T05:29:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:23.901-07:00Saab’s Groundhog Day: Chinese Want 100%, Original Deal is Off but Talks Will ContinueNot a day passes by without Some news from Saab. On Sunday, the parent company of Saab, Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan), announced that, effective immediately, it terminates the subscription agreement of July 2011 with Pang Da and Youngman. The Chinese companies were supposed to provide a bridge loan to help Saab proceed with the restructuring plan approved by the Swedish court. Ten days ago, the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-64315730215336782392011-10-23T16:03:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.577-07:00MISS MALAYSIA MODEL OF THE WORLD 2011 BEAUTY PAGEANT. FULL RESULT.Winner: Angelica Yap Siew Chin, Model, 23, 176cm, 52kg, 33/25/35, Kuala Lumpur.1st runner up: Kim Low Lai Kim, Nutritionist/Model, 26, 174cm, 51kg, 32/25/36, Kuala Lumpur.2nd runners up: Olivia Teng, Pet Groomer, 21, 180cm!, 58kg, 34/26/36, Perak.3rd runners up: Yana Loh, Beautician, 19, 170cm, 48kg, 34/24/35, Perak.4th runners up: Audrey Mu, Businesswoman, 24, 173cm, 48kg, 33/26/35, Sabah.Miss Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-29707952767068837292011-10-23T00:11:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.656-07:00THE CUTE MISS MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL 2011 CELINE PHONG AT THE MISS INTERNATIONAL 2011 MEDIA PRESENTATION.PAGEANTIsland wishes Celine good luck!. itu color gown Deborah Henry!..huhuhuDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-54247600390088910242011-10-22T14:48:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.704-07:00MISS MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL 2011 CELINE PHONG'S PHOTOS IN CHENGDU FOUND! GORGEOUS AND BEAUTIFUL! ALBUM 1.Cantik juga baju kebangsaan Miss Malaysia. Good luck!.The above is the departure photo (as available in Miss International Malaysia official FB page) of her at KLIA, I wish I was here in KLIA to wish her luck and take photos, just like what I did for Deborah Henry for Miss Universe and Sheela Khaw for Miss Global International 2011 pageant.Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-10251291140568466452011-10-22T09:07:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.811-07:00MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2012 GALA NIGHT INFO.10th November 2011, Sunway Convention Center6.30pm — Cocktails8.00pm — Event begins LIVEDress code — Black TieEmail us at contact.mumo@gmail.com or call 017-380-7655 for tablesTier 1 for 10 paxRM15,000 VVIP4 course western dinnerFree flow Champagne, Wines and JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD RESERVETier 2 for 10 paxRM12,0004 course western dinner setFree flow JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD RESERVE2 bottles of Champagne Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-86965652390059809812011-10-22T08:21:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.031-07:00HDT Commodore VL/VE Group A is a Retro Throwback to the 1980sIf you're not from the Land of Down Under or at least an avid Holden fan, then you're probably unfamiliar with the 1987 HDT Commodore VL SS Group A prepped by Australian racing legend Peter Brock. So before we get into the details on the new VL/VE Group A package, allow us to fill you in on a bit of the history. Up until the late 1980s, Peter Brock was running HDT, or Holden Dealer Team, but Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-2931127624864222802011-10-22T08:09:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.159-07:00Ferrari Celeritas Barchetta Concept is One Helluva Sports MachineDesigners should be all about craziness when it comes to concept studies and fortunately for us, there's a lot of that going on with the Ferrari Celeritas that is the work of Aldo Schurmann, a student from the Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design in Turin, Italy. Schurmann's two-seater study for a barchetta-style Ferrari supercar is different and makes no apologies for that with its shape bringingDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-53657189122102503302011-10-22T06:25:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.343-07:00Sold: One Brand-New Porsche 959 Sport with Just 207 Miles on the OdoIn 1986, it was the fastest street-legal car in the world with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). Initially designed to compete in the Group B World Rally Championship, the road version was of the most technologically advanced car anyone had ever seen at the time. It remained in production for just three years, and only 337 units rolled out of Porsche's factory. It is of course the 450HP 959, Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-27087000097809705082011-10-21T17:18:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.855-07:00MISS MALAYSIA TOURISM QUEEN OF THE YEAR 2011. EUGENEE OOI. A UNIQUE BEAUTY.Age: 22Height: 177Hometown: PenangRace: ChineseNothing much is known about her here in Malaysia but PAGEANTIsland is going to find out more.Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-34501939173580116702011-10-21T17:00:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.478-07:00Amazing Custom Built 1:4 Scale Peterbilt Radio Controlled Truck that can Haul a Real Car!Some of you may remember a video of a 1:4 scale R/C model truck pulling a Nissan SUV that we showed you back in April. However, at the time, we didn't know anything about the build. As it turns out, there is so much more than meets the eye with this amazing remote-controlled lorry. First of all, it isn’t just another of those expensive toys you can buy online but a custom creation made by an Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-29629205393365162782011-10-21T16:23:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.593-07:00Mitsubishi President Confirms Next Lancer Evo with Hybrid Powertrain, May be Combined with a…Diesel!Perhaps the Maya were right and the world will come to an end in December 2012. In which case we’ll never get the chance to see what a Lancer Evolution hybrid-diesel looks like in 2015. But let's take it from the beginning. The hybrid part of the story is not just another one of those crazy rumors that pop up on the net. In fact, it is as official as it gets since it comes from the mouth of Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-23360626613651005822011-10-21T15:44:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.706-07:00Ram Expands Range with New 1500 Mossy Oak Edition, and Power Wagon ST and Laramie ModelsThe Chrysler Group's Ram division presented three new pickup truck variants today, including the 2012 1500 Mossy Oak Edition and the Power Wagon ST and Laramie models. Staring off with the 2012 Ram 1500 Mossy Oak , the special edition version is set to arrive in dealerships in December 2011 with pricing set at US$39,910, including $995 destination charge. The limited-run model was created in Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-82629687592776699952011-10-21T14:57:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.813-07:00I Know What You Did Last Corner: BMW Joins the Networked Car/Roadside BrigadeNow that the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions issue seem to subside, automakers are tuning to the latest fad in car technology: “intelligent” driving. In plain English, it means state-of-the-art infotainment systems than enable cars to “see” ahead and “talk” to each other, warning the driver of possibly dangerous situations. After General Motors, BMW also jumps on the bandwagon of “connected” Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-77697257179710061522011-10-21T14:19:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:24.939-07:00Crazy Idea of the Day: LP Record Playing Bicycle…Ask any young person about LP records these days and most will probably look at you as if you just crawled out of a cave. But not these Dutch youngsters that came up with a cool idea – albeit a completely useless one in the age of electronics. What they did is combine a bicycle with a record player. And how did they manage that, we hear you ask? By adapting the rear wheel of the bicycle in order Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-52583716923504743582011-10-21T13:07:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.051-07:00Formula 1: Loss-making Korean GP to Receive the Axe?Just two years after entering the Formula 1 calendar, the future of the Korean Grand Prix looks bleak. The organizers are suffering heavy losses, most of which they attribute to the high fees paid to Bernie Ecclestone. According to ESPN, this year's race that took place last weekend, cost around US$80 million– and the organizers lost US$56 million, which is very close to the fees paid to Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-44978158313656911782011-10-21T12:31:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.173-07:00Diesel-Powered Chevrolet Cruze to be Built in Lordstown, on Sale in Early 2013Following the confirmation on the development of a diesel-powered version of the well-selling Chevrolet Cruze sedan for the American market earlier this year, General Motors revealed today that the car will be built at its plant in Lordstown, Ohio, with sales to begin in early 2013. GM spokesman Tom Mock told The Detroit News that the company will invest $5.5 million to upgrade the plant's body Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-10343069937746798082011-10-21T11:46:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.295-07:00Ad Watch: Chevrolet Remembers the Past in the PresentThe festivities for the Chevrolet brand's 100th birthday on November 3 continue with a new 60-second spot titled "Then & Now". The advert fuses the past and the present by holding vintage pictures of numerous Chevrolet models over the same locations today. The automaker notes that the commercial "depicts how we remain connected to the iconic moments, locations, and Chevy vehicles as if those Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-27152698694736408382011-10-21T11:10:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.407-07:00Volvo Takes Pride in Reducing its CO2 Emissions the Most Among European ManufacturersAccording to the data collected from the European Federation for Transport and Environment for its annual analysis, the European car manufacturer that has managed the greatest reduction in average CO2 emissions across its range in 2010 is Volvo. The study shows that last year, Europe’s eight biggest automakers reduced their average CO2 emissions by 2 to 6 percent. Volvo, on the other hand, Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-76853210365256293572011-10-21T10:50:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.893-07:00JUMBO QUEEN MALAYSIA 2011. RELATED NEWSPAPER ARTICLE.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malaysia-Jumbo-Queen/153106378032723THE heat was on for 16 gutsy ladies who competed among themselves to qualify for the finals during the Jumbo Queen 2011 semi finals recently.Out of the 16 contestants only 10 were chosen to proceed to the finals, which will take place on Nov 1.The semi finals were staged in two parts – the self introduction, and the group formationDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-57328189337808345482011-10-21T10:43:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.519-07:00Subaru to Unveil New JDM Impreza Sport and G4 on November 30The Japanese domestic market version of the latest generation Subaru Impreza will be revealed online on November 30 before making its first public outing at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. While Subaru has launched a teaser site in Japan, the automaker is not yet ready to release any detailed information and photos other than that the five-door hatchback will be named Sport and the four-door sedan, Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-67072663976427446662011-10-21T10:13:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:12:22.943-07:00MISS WORLD MALAYSIA 2011 CHLOE CHEN IN LONDON. EARLY PHOTOS!.The contestants of Miss World 2011 are not allowed/forbidden to the max by MWO to access any form of social media like FB/twitter and hopefully not telephone ..haha..so good luck to you Chloe, we Malaysians will support and pray for your success.Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-14069954368870466192011-10-21T09:59:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.636-07:00Ad Watch: Oh Japan…Up Garage Auto Parts Commercial is...UpliftingAmong a whole lot of other things, Japan is known for its corny and sometimes bordering-weird commercials (and let's not forget, reality TV shows and games). These two local adverts from Japan's aftermarket specialist Up Garage will probably make you wonder, "What the heck did I just watch and why am I so wired to look at the second clip?" Hit the break for a strong dose of Japanese commercials.Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-10301824762709178412011-10-21T09:26:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.739-07:00GM Sells More than 2 Million Vehicles in China for 2nd Year in a RowGeneral Motors has been the market leader in China for the past six years, selling cars under the Baojung, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands. On October 17, the Detroit maker it announced that it sold more than 2 million vehicles in the world’s largest car market since January 1st. This is the second consecutive year that GM manages to top the 2 million mark in China, Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-41093219843748241592011-10-21T08:50:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.864-07:00Ya Don't Say: New Dodge Viper Debut at…Rides and Smiles Rumor DebunkedWe had no intention of reporting on the somewhat far-fetched rumor about the 2013 Dodge Viper making its world premiere during a…charity event called "Rides and Smiles" at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida, but since Mr. Matt Hardigree from Jalopnik took another stab at you know auto-what called a Dodge spokesperson to see what was going on, here we are. And yes, as you may have Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-41101312578022135682011-10-21T08:10:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:25.979-07:00Sleepers, Creepers: VW Beetle GTO - Yes, it's Another Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Engine SwapWhile looking for information on the Russian Fiat Coupe with the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 drivetrain the other day, we found this customized Volkswagen Beetle sporting the same 6g72 twin turbocharged V6 engine. However, this time, the Japanese powerplant was mounted behind the front seats of the classic Beetle with power being directed to the rear wheels only through a modified version of the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-916883374862807552011-10-21T07:09:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.143-07:00Mercedes-Benz to Produce an All-New Fifth Model at its U.S. Plant in 2015Daimler, the parent company of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, plans to invest US$350 million and create some 400 new jobs at its U.S. plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to build a brand-new, but as of yet, unnamed model. Currently, Mercedes-Benz manufactures the M-, GL-, and R-Class SUVs in Tuscaloosa, while the German firm will also assemble the next generation of the C-Class series for the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-91027535157071820562011-10-21T07:01:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.263-07:00Students get a Rare Tour of the McLaren Factory as Part of UK Government InitiativeA group of local students and teachers received the opportunity to visit the state-of-the-art McLaren Technology Center at Woking and take a glimpse at its MP4-12C manufacturing operations. The McLaren Automotive factory tour is a part of the British government's “See Inside Manufacturing” campaign and was organized in cooperation with the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. Read moreDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-67117841566267488882011-10-21T06:29:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.368-07:00Tintin Endorses the Peugeot BrandVery soon, one of the most well-known characters in the magical world of comic books, Tintin, will come to life through Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn' film that will be released in European theatres next week with the U.S. to follow on December 23. One of the official sponsors of the 3D animated movie is French carmaker Peugeot. The automaker has Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-81937523942884846092011-10-21T05:46:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.486-07:00Ford to Invade SEMA Show with New Focus and Fiesta TunesWe're a little less than two weeks away from this year's edition of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which means it's time for major carmakers to begin teasing their bespoke creations. Ford promises to have a little something for everyone at the show, from "mild to wild" and "old to new" though the company will pay a whole lot of attention to its compact Fiesta and Focus models. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-69279567105808780492011-10-21T05:25:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.592-07:00New Vietnamese Plant Begins Production of Mazda2Mazda held a grand opening ceremony at Vietnam today to celebrate the beginning of local assembly of its Mazda2 model. The new plant is located in the Nui Thanh district of Quang Nam province in central Vietnam and was constructed by Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a 100-percent local car assembly and sales company with no capital ties to Mazda Motor Corporation. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-29607919621427697032011-10-20T18:10:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.698-07:00Toyota Launches New FT-86 App for Apple iPhone and iPod UsersIt seems that there's an APP for just about everything these days – even for a car that hasn't been introduced in its final form yet. We're talking about the very, very long-awaited Toyota FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports coupe. We should see the FT-86 making its grand debut alongside its sister Subaru model, the BRZ, at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan this December, but until then, Toyota has Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-58192512483329877542011-10-20T16:57:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.809-07:00Report: New Audi A3 Range will Include Four Body Styles, Debut Planned for Next Year's Geneva ShowAt this year's Geneva Salon, Audi gave us a first glimpse at the next generation of its A3 series with a sport sedan concept packing a mighty 408-horses under its hood. Now, we learn that the Ingolstadt automaker will return to the Swiss show next year with the actual production version of its premium C-segment model. The third generation of the A3 will be lighter and more fuel-efficient than Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-86885975264975129442011-10-20T16:19:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:26.913-07:00Fisker Says Karma will Reach its 2011 Sales Target, Pushes Back Production of $50k Nina to Mid-2013Just yesterday, Fisker sold the first example of its Karma extended-range hybrid sedan after receiving the necessary EPA certification - though the mpg numbers weren't exactly what the company hoped for… Despite the delay, Henrik Fisker, CEO and co-founder of the company, insists that the Karma will reach its sales target for 2011, which is a rather optimistic 7,000 units. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-38149125733310478802011-10-20T15:53:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.015-07:00Video: Crazy Pigeon Crossing the Highway is Da BossIf you're asking us why did the pigeon cross the road, we don't have an answer for that. What we do know is that our feathered protagonist (which may or may not be hurt) has more lives than a cat…. Watch the antagonizing 2-minute long video after the break to find out why. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-54587324784496019842011-10-20T15:33:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.116-07:00Lincoln to Show Updated 2013 MKT and MKS at the Los Angeles Auto Show[2012 Lincoln MKS pictured above]As we're getting closer to the grand opening of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 18, more news is breaking out about the production and concept cars that will receive their world premiere. Today, Carscoop learned that Lincoln is planning to display the facelifted versions of its not-so-successful MKS sedan and MKT crossover in Los Angeles. Read more »Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-46864203323166062092011-10-20T15:11:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.227-07:00Weak USD Makes Small Car Imports Expensive, American Buyers Turn to Domestic BrandsIs a weak dollar a good thing? If you’re asking the U.S. car industry, it most definitely is. Imported car prices have reached their highest point in the last 12 years, thus driving some of their prospective buyers away. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in August the average price of an imported car reached a record high of $31,536. That makes the price difference between a Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-42528809469444089232011-10-20T14:31:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.335-07:00Federal Judge Approves $120 Million Legal Fees for “Old” GM LawyersThe U.S. car industry bailout process was a troubled one but at least ended well as both General Motors and Chrysler are in much better shape than two years ago. In fact, GM has even regained its number one spot in world sales. All is well that ends well, then. However, the matter of fees and expenses for the lawyers and consultants that were owed by the “Old”, i.e. bankrupt, GM, remained. TheseDoel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-21041759892525533422011-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.438-07:00NBA Star Blake Griffin Returns for New Kia Optima Slam Dunk TV SpotLos Angeles Clippers forward and 2010-11 NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin made headlines at February's NBA Slam Dunk Contest when he leaped over a parked Kia Optima and performed an impressive slam-dunk after an alley-oop pass through the car's open sunroof from Baron Davis. Apparently, Kia was equally impressed as the South Korean automaker signed up the 22-year old player for a new Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-84681064769657548112011-10-20T13:16:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.542-07:00Rumors: New 2013 Cadillac XTS Sedan to Break Cover in Los AngelesIt looks like the all-new Cadillac XTS that will replace both the DTS and STS sedans will make its world premiere at next month's Los Angeles International Auto Show, or at least that's what is being reported by InsideLine. It was anticipated that the XTS would debut either in LA in November or at the Detroit Show in January as General Motors has already revealed that sales will begin in the Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-34242123327071546862011-10-20T12:36:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.644-07:00A Video Tour of the 2012 Chevrolet Caprice PPV with the Detective PackageThe first batch of GM's Australian-built 2012 Chevrolet Caprice PPV [Police Patrol Vehicle] cruisers hit the streets across the States earlier this year with more to arrive in the following months. Despite the fact that the police car launch has sparked some interest for a civilian version as well, the Detroit maker has not such plans on the table – at least not for now. Today, we stumbled upon Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-70286864487666926432011-10-20T12:02:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.749-07:00Current Land Rover Defender to Soldier On Beyond 2017 in LWB FormLand Rover has already announced plans to replace the Defender with a brand-new model in four years from now. It has even displayed not one, but two such concepts named DC100 at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing the 4x4 model’s successor in three-door form. This, however, does not mean that the current Defender, which traces its roots back original Land Rover Series launched in 1948, Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-91868211466766978062011-10-20T11:21:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.856-07:00Tjin…the Thursday Edition: 2012 Honda Civic and Chevrolet Cruze SEMA Show TunesThe 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November is gearing up to be a busy event for the crew over at Tjin Edition. Only two days after announcing their partnership with Ford for the customization of a 2012 Explorer SUV and a Mustang 5.0 GT, Tjin Edition revealed that it has also partnered up with Honda for the development of a bespoke 2012 Civic Si and GM for the creation of a decked out Chevy Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-6513998921408774272011-10-20T10:55:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:27.974-07:00VW Releases Pricing and Opens Order Book for New Beetle in the UKThe brand-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will arrive in British showrooms next spring with a starting price of £16,490 OTR. However, the German firm is accepting orders from today. In the UK, the new Beetle will launch with two available petrol engines, a 1.2-litre TSI unit with 105-horses linked to a seven-speed DSG transmission and a 1.4-litre TSI delivering 160HP with a six-speed manual gearbox. Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502676245310050307.post-22289282886767946782011-10-20T10:27:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:06:28.082-07:00Video Shows WikiLeaks Truck Towed by NYPD During Occupy Wall Street ProtestsA truck bearing the logo of the whistleblower website WikiLeaks was captured on film as it was being towed away by the New York Police City Police Department [NYPD] at the Occupy Wall Street protests at Zuccotti Park in the Big Apple. The white colored vehicle had "Free Bradley Manning" [he's the soldier that was arrested in 2010 for passing restricted material to the site], "Top Secret" and "Doel88http://www.blogger.com/profile/09212957355652491698noreply@blogger.com0