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Sao Paulo, Brazil - General Motors revealed the Chevrolet GPiX crossover coupe concept today at the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo International Auto Show. The Chevrolet GPiX concept was developed by General Motors Design in Brazil and represents a potential new segment for GM in the Mercosur region.

The GPiX concept features a two-door body style with high ground clearance appropriate for the types of roads and conditions found in emerging markets. “It offers the sporty design and versatility necessary for a country with the continental dimensions of Brazil,” said Carlos Barba, General Director of Design for GM Latin America, Africa and Middle East.

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Few weeks ago we posted the Techart Aero Kit I for the new Porsche 911 models. Now we have a few more details as well as a bunch of new pics. The new kit includes a front bumper with new air inlets, new side sills, a roof spoiler and three different types of rear wings, including one known as “wing IV” with integrated back pressure air channels. Techart offers also new decorative trims for the exterior mirrors, featuring carbon-fiber and chrome finish as well as a new set of light-metal wheels and a new exhaust system featuring the same Techart double-oval design. The official reveal will come in November at the Essen Motor Show, so if there is any more information to be had, we’ll report it here. (Read the full post about ‘Techart Aerokit I for the 2009 Porsche 911 (round 2)’…)

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Volkswagen announced the U.S. will no longer be receiving the hottest version of the Rabbit/Golf/GTI known as the R32. Although this car found a home with many wannabe racers, it was likely hard for Volkswagen to sell a $33,000 hatchback that didn’t look too different from the $16,000 VW Rabbit. One hope is that the the 250 hp all-wheel drive hot hatch will return to these shores when the new Golf VI comes to the US market possibly before the end of 2009.

Tags: Volkswagen, cool cars, exotic cars, car news

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In the fire sale that is the U.S. automotive industry, everything is up for grabs. One of the easiest companies for Ford to peel off right now is Volvo. The Sunday Times in London first broke the story that BMW is in serious negotiation with Ford for the Swedish carmaker. BMW has since put out its own statement denying the report. But that’s how the merger tango goes: tight lips until the deal is done.Volvo seems like the next logical cash cow. Unlike General Motors’ possible Hummer sale, Volvo seems to have a diverse brand that has some current demand attached to it. Earlier this month, it was also rumored that Ford may sell off its interest in Mazda, but that would be more difficult than Volvo. (Read the full post about ‘Ford selling Volvo to BMW?’…)

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Auto Express Car Reviews 28th October 2008 Cramming four seats into the three-metre-long iQ was a result of clever design, Toyota has said as it revealed first details of the car’s mechanicals. The gearbox differential, for example, was placed in front of the engine, not behind it – reducing the front overhang and the iQ’s length! Tags: Ford, cool cars, Audi, car reviews (Read the full post about ‘Toyota thinks big on baby iQ’…)

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Aston Martin revealed today new images of the One-77 supercar. Production of the One-77 will be limited to only 77 units, each priced at approximately $1.9 million. Deliveries should begin by the end of 2009.

It will be powered by naturally aspired front mid-mounted 7.3 liter V12 engine that delivers over 700 hp and a peak torque of 750Nm (553 ft lbs). The engine should be mated to a 6 speed automated manual transmission.

If you can afford one (lucky you), you may already be too late.

Tags: honda, car news, car reviews, Ford

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Auto Express Car Reviews By James Disdale28th October 2008 Audi ace Timo Scheider took the DTM championship in style last weekend with victory in the season finale at Hockenheim, Germany. The young German held off a strong challenge from the Mercedes of arch-rival Paul di Resta in the middle stint of the race, before pulling out a three-second gap at the flag. Di Resta’s charge was initially delayed by 2007 champion Mattias Ekstrom, who held up the Scot on the opening lap by running his Audi A4 wide in turns two and three. The Swede was later given a stop-go penalty for lining up outside his grid lines at the start. (Read the full post about ‘Scheider seals DTM success’…)

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General Motors announced that it has already received 6000 orders for the new 2010 Camaro. This impressive considering that first cars won’t even hit the streets until the first quarter of 2009. The large presale may make GM rethink its initial annual run of 20,000 Camaros.

From all the orders 84% are for the V8 equipped SS version. We can only hope that this interest in V8s may make Chevrolet reconsider a special run for the Camaro Z28.

The Camaro SS is equipped with a 6.2-liter V-8 making between 400 hp (automatic) and 422 hp (manual) depending on transmission. The 3.6-liter V6 engine used in the LS and LT trims is rated at 300 hp.

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When you mess with the Godzilla, you have to do it with style because you can get hurt. Branew tuning house hopefully kept this in mind when it began work on customizing the Nissan GT-R. It’s kit includes a new front lip spoiler, new side sills, a new trunk spoiler and a rear lip spoiler with integrated 3-pipe exhaust system. Also a new set of 23-inch wheels were added. The new kit for the Nissan GT-R will make its official debut in November, at the Sema Show.Although this may make your GT-R stand out from the crowd (like it didn’t already,) these kind of modifications may affect a car that is alreay almost aerodynamically perfect. (Read the full post about ‘Nissan GT-R by Branew’…)

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LUSTENAU, AUSTRIA – October 28, 2008: The time has come! Austrian tuner O.CT Tuning has completed development on power upgrades for vehicles with the new ECU class MED 17 using the OBD II connection.

All power kits are uploaded to the OBD connection using IPRO (Intelligent Programming). Like all O.CT upgrades, the new MED 17 kits are developed by O.CT personally and are tailored to each engine’s specifics, guaranteeing maximum durability and performance. Opening the engine control unit is no longer necessary. Every customer can have power upgrades performed by one of our worldwide dealers – including models with the MED 17 ECU.

One of the first vehicles using this system that O.CT has modified is the 1.4 TSI engine by VW.

(Read the full post about ‘Sportility Volkswagen from Austria: More Power for 1.4 TSI Golf, Touran, Tiguan - by O.CT Tuning’…)

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