Monday, February 29, 2016

Audi RS3 R by MTM

Remember when MTM released a multi-stage tuning kit for the Audi RS3 back in November 2015? Well, the German tuner’s back at it again with a new and improved program that adds more power to the hot hatch’s 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine. As if its past works on the RS3 weren’t impressive enough, this new kit promises more power and performance for the model. Kind of appropriate that we get this program not only in time for the 2016...

Acura NSX Type R

Despite the new 2016 Acura NSX having been somewhat outshined by the 2017 Ford GT at the 2015 edition of the North American International Auto Show, the model’s sleeves are still filled with a few more aces. The most important one will obviously be the expected Type R variant, which was somewhat officially confirmed by Ted Klaus, the chief engineer in charge of the second-generation Acura NSX. Set to arrive in late 2016 or early 2017 at the latest,...

Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin has been relying on its VH (Vertical/Horizontal) platform since 2001, using it in all of its vehicles except the 2012 Aston Martin One-77 and the 2011 Toyota iQ-based 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet city car. That’s about to come to an end in 2016, when the Brits are set to introduce a new, lighter architecture that will include parts engineered by Mercedes’ high-performance AMG division. The new platform will also see Aston Martin vehicles...

Porsche 911 R

Despite being fitted with one of the best automatic transmissions ever built, the latest 911 GT3 has received a lot of heat from Porsche purists. Sure, the PDK shifts amazingly quick and it’s specifically tuned to deliver the fastest lap times on the race track, but most gearheads claim the 911 GT3 would be a lot more fun with three pedals and a stick. I couldn’t agree more. Even though Porsche has made it clear that the manual gearbox will not...

Ford Torture Testing 2017 Super Duty in Mobile Lab: Video

The time between a vehicle’s debut and its arrival in showrooms hosts several important parts in its development. It’s during this time that bugs are worked out, nit-picky flaws are ironed out, and initial concerns are addressed. For the 2017 Ford Super Duty, that means a barrage of testing with Ford’s pair of mobile testing labs. The labs, basically 18-wheeler trailers with built-in equipment and expandable walls, give engineers the ability to...

1970 Dodge Charger Tantrum Gets Jay Leno's Attention: Video

I’ve seen a lot of cars make appearances in Jay Leno’s Garage. I’ve seen a restored 1942 Dodge Power Wagon, a 1990 Lamborghini LM002, a 1974 Datson Sunny 1200 UTE, and a 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus. As unique as all those cars are, I don’t think they’re as unique as the latest piece of machinery found in Jay Leno’s garage. This is a 1970 Dodge Charger Tantrum and it’s mental beyond reproach. To be clear, there’s no such thing as a Charger Tantrum model....

Drive Goes To Willow Springs To Learn About The History Of The Track: Video

Willow Springs International Raceway is considered the most important race track in Southern California. It’s not the newest track, nor is it the biggest, but it does carry with it that old-school nostalgia that these modern tracks don’t have. In this episode of Drive, host Mike Spinelli is doing double duty as he takes the Dodge Challenger Hellcat out for some track day fun around the track. But while he tries to navigate the admittedly tricky...

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Performs Some Mean Donuts: Video

Ever wonder what it must feel like doing donuts in the fastest production car in the world? To my knowledge, I think I can count in one hand the number of times I’ve seen an actual Bugatti Veyron performing serious burnouts. There’s a reason for that. See, a set of Bugatti Veyron tires cost a little under $20,000. Since the Veyron uses special Michelin PAX tires, they can only be removed from the wheels in France in a process that reportedly costs...

BMW Presents i8 Protonic Red Special Edition: Live Photos

BMW is patting itself on the back for strong sales of its i8 by rolling out a special edition model. The car is called the i8 Protonic Red Edition and will be on display next month at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. WATCH: 2015 BMW i8 First Drive: Video BMW managed to sell 5,456 examples of the plug-in hybrid sports car in 2015, which the automaker is... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/20sWpqz via IFT...

Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge editions launch in Geneva

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Rolls Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge editions - Pictures

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Exclusive: Facelifted Renault Duster launch on 3rd March

After a long wait, Renault finally took the wraps off the facelifted Duster at the 2016 Auto Expo in February. The French car maker also revealed that the car will be launched in six variants with petrol as well as diesel engine options. While the current generation model wasn't available with an automatic option, the new one will include an 'Easy-R' AMT too. The company said that the new Duster will come with evolved 'Electricals and Electronics...

VW plans new electric car to take eco motoring mainstream

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All-new McLaren 570GT gets Geneva unveil - pictures

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Volkswagen Phideon revealed in Geneva - pictures

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New VW Phideon stretches out at Geneva 2016

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Ride-sharing to go driverless if Uber gets its way

Your next Uber driver might not be a driver at all, at least if you don't plan on using the service for a few years. The ride-sharing company is planning to begin testing autonomous vehicles on a sprawling former brownfield site in Pittsburgh. SEE ALSO: Google develops Uber rival On the 187-acre, former LTV Coke Works site in Pittsburgh's... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1oTEQEU via IFT...

Geneva Motor Show in pictures: live gallery

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New look Volvo V40 takes bow at Geneva Motor show

News 29 Feb, 2016 Volvo's smallest car, the V40, gets the front end from the new S90 saloon and interior tweaks from Latest http://ift.tt/1XVRmPQ via IFT...

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet drops its top in Geneva

Mercedes-Benz's ever-broadening lineup will now include a shapely four-seat convertible based on the brand's previously revealed C-Class Coupe. Debuting tomorrow at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and set to go on sale later this year as a 2017 model, the new C-Class Cabriolet marks the three-pointed star's first true foray into the compact convertible... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1QH1nL1 via IFT...

Range Rover shoots high with $245,495 Holland & Holland edition

There is arguably no better way to roam the range in search of prey than from a Range Rover's throne, so to capitalize on this positioning Land Rover has once again teamed up with British gunmaker Holland & Holland for a new, $245,495 special edition that comes standard with everything needed for a sporting outing. CHECK OUT: The Armored Range... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1XVJ1vB via IFT...

New Chevy Corvette Grand Sport to be unveiled in Geneva?

We've got the standard Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and there's the oh-so-mighty Corvette Z06. There are gaps in this lineup, and bowtie fans are waiting for those gaps to be filled in. The Geneva Motor Show may have a bit of the Corvette cure though as it seems the arrival party for a new Corvette Grand Sport based on the seventh-generation... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1nckEfy via IFT...

New Excellence model to top Volvo XC90 range

News 29 Feb, 2016 The executive limo has a new contender in the form of this four-seat, hybrid XC90 - packed with Swedish luxury from Latest http://ift.tt/1LqBumu via IFT...

New Excellence model to top Volvo XC90 range - pictures

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Tesla wins fight with GM in Indiana, but there's more to come

Last year, a heated debate over civil rights thrust Indiana into the bright, unflattering glare of the media spotlight. The issue still lingers, but a new controversy could be taking its place--one involving Tesla Motors and General Motors. Unlike some other states, Indiana allows Tesla to sell its all-electric vehicles directly to consumers... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1KYwZQ7 via IFT...

2009 Volkswagen Routan Recalled For Airbag Problem (Not The One You Think)

Volkswagen has issued a recall for the 2009 VW Routan to repair its airbag system. Despite Volkswagen's involvement in the massive Takata recall scandal, though, the Routan's troubles have nothing to do with the struggling Japanese supplier. Instead, they're related to a growing problem with airbag systems manufactured by Continental Automotive... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1oSVSmB via IFT...

Bugatti Chiron - pictures

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Jeep 75th Anniversary models set for Geneva showing - pictures

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Jeep 75th Anniversary models set for Geneva showing

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Bugatti Chiron detailed, 2017 Porsche 911 leaked, 2018 Buick Regal spied: Today’s Car News

It’s hard to believe that Bugatti’s Veyron was revealed to the world more than a decade ago. The car’s successor is the much more powerful Chiron which Bugatti says is significantly faster than the Veyron. Learn about all the specs in our in-depth preview. Another car revealed today is Porsche’s 911 R. The car is based on... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1Rfygii via IFT...

Bugatti Chiron revealed: 1,480 hp and 0-62 mph in under 2.5 seconds

Behold Bugatti’s new Chiron. The much-hyped successor to the Veyron and potentially the fastest car ever to enter production has been revealed today ahead of its world debut tomorrow at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. We’ll cut right to the chase. Bugatti hasn’t revealed how fast the Chiron will go, at least when unrestrained... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/24x4oHU via IFT...

2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR revealed, Priced from $126,945: Live photos

Jaguar’s F-Type was already one of the most compelling sports cars on the market thanks to a combination of stunning good looks, one of the best-sounding V-8s in production, plus a tasteful, well-built cabin. Now the British brand has thrown supercar performance into the mix, albeit without the usual supercar price tag. Say hello to the... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1QjW5em via IFT...

VW Dieselgate, 2017 Mercedes SL-Class, 2017 Porsche 911 R: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: Volkswagen Dieselgate Update: Judge Sets March Deadline For Repair Plan, EPA Asks For EVs, More It's been another dizzying week of Volkswagen dieselgate news. Based on what we've seen, the company appears to be inching toward plans to repair 11 million "clean diesel" vehicles equipped with emissions-test-cheating software... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1nbKJeO via IFT...

German tuner Hamann gives the BMW X6 M50d 455bhp

News 29 Feb, 2016 Diesel-powered X6 M50d gets a boost up to 455bhp as well as some visual 'upgrades' courtesy of Hamann from Latest http://ift.tt/1OI7pJT via IFT...

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2017 Toyota C-HR revealed in production trim

After several concept car teases, the C-HR is set to debut in production trim at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as Toyota's entry into the burgeoning subcompact crossover category. Images that leaked online ahead of the show depict a shape that retains quite a bit of the previous concept's impressive lines. The bulbous wheel wells, low roofline, and... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1RA4eIX via IFT...

Petrol prices to drop by Rs 3.05 per litre while diesel shoots up by 50 paise from midnight

The Union Budget for the fiscal year of 2016-17 was announced today by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and it carried with it some news that are in favour of (and some not much so) the automobile industry. The budget called for the construction of various new roadways in the country but also mentioned that all cars will be dearer as an additional infrastructure tax will be levied for all new vehicle registrations. The new infra cess tax will vary...

2016 Honda Amaze to come with climate control as standard

After being on sale for more than two years now, the Honda Amaze sedan is due for an update and its next iteration is slated to break cover on 3rd March, 2016. As part of its makeover the new Amaze is slated to get a slightly revised exterior and interior as well as an updated feature list. Now, Cardekho has learnt that the 2016 version of the sub-4 metre sedan will come with climate control as standard across all its variants. This is the first...

Tata GenX Nano AMT: 1,000km Long Term Review

Every member of the ZigWheels team is a travel bug which is one of the reasons why a petrol long term is rarely part of our fleet. But when Tata offered the GenX Nano AMT, the case was a bit different. Being a little weary of driving the Volkswagen Polo diesel in bumper-to-bumper traffic every day, I was more than happy to have the GenX Nano. The GenX Nano offered me two things that the Polo never did andndash; convenience and space. Firstly, the...

Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire AMT Diesel: First Drive Review

The AMT or the Automated Manual Transmission has turned out to be a boon to the Indian car industry as it is the cheapest automatic transmission out there and is a rather clever piece of kit. The AMT is basically a normal single clutch transmission that is fitted with an actuator to manage the depressing of the clutch and gearshifts. So in essence, the AMT is a manual transmission sans the clutch pedal. This provides a cost effective and value...