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Gazoo Racing drums up twincharged 320-horsepower Toyota GT86

Autoblog Canada — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:59:00 +0000

As if turbos weren’t enough.

Gazoo Racing (full name: Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring) has unveiled a concept racing version of the famed Toyota GT86 that features both a turbocharger and a supercharger to offer up 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

The car, officially …

Pics Aplenty: BMW celebrates 40 years of M

Autoblog Canada — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:29:00 +0000

When we think of the BMW M division, the 1978 M1 comes instantly to mind, followed by the E30 M3 and then the 2001-2002 M Coupe. But the company’s in-house hot rod shop actually dates back to 1972, when it was formed as a subsidiary to manage the company’s racing operations, dubbed BMW …

Fried chicken formula reveals best car resale values

Autoblog Canada — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has released their 2012 “Best Resale Value Awards.” As always, these provide plenty of fodder for debate and complaint, but also for just plain geeking out. Because come on - seriously, you can control the Volt’s battery recharging pace from your phone? How cool is that?! …

Lola files for bankruptcy

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Lola may not be a name recognized by the average consumer, but racing fans will know it well. The British concern has built and continues to build race cars that have spanned an enormous variety of series and disciplines since its founding in 1958, including (but not limited to) Formula One, Le …

2014 Mini Cooper gets mellow in yellow

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Given the spate of new models Mini has introduced in the past few years, from the Clubman to the Countryman to the Coupe to the Roadster, it sometimes seems like BMW has forgotten about the original model, the plain old Mini Cooper hardtop. It was last redesigned for the 2007 model year, which …

Leaked Fisker Atlantic documents reveal big production delay and more specs

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:29:00 +0000

The Fisker Atlantic extended-range plug-in vehicle will start production about a year after its previously estimated mid-2013 date, Inside EVs blog reports, citing leaked company documents that were dated “a few weeks ago.”

The Atlantic, formerly known as Project Nina, will compete pricewise …

Supercharged Jaguar F-Type R spotted testing?

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Our spy photographers appear to have grabbed the first glimpse at Jaguar’s upcoming F-Type R. Judging by the not-so-subtle “F” camouflage and quad exhaust outlets, odds are this is the more high-strung version of the next convertible from Jaguar. What exactly is under the hood? That remains to …

Tony Hawk jumps Lexus LFA with wicked skateboard stunt

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:15:00 +0000

Give a Lexus LFA to an auto journalist and there’s going to be an attempt to drift it. Give that same LFA to the gents at Blendtec and they’re likely to see if it, or at least a piece of it, will blend. Then turn that LFA over to Tony Hawk to use for his birthday and he will, naturally, line the …

Watch Genki Hagata pull off the world’s greatest save

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

We officially have a new motorcycle hero. Genki Hagata rolled his Yamaha YZF-R6 out onto the track during the second AMA Pro Supersport qualifying session at Sears Point recently. Partway through his out-lap, the bike lost traction in the rear before abruptly regaining it. We likely don’t need …

Buick begins airing new Marisa Miller Enclave ad

Autoblog Canada — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:57:00 +0000

Not long ago, Buick released the behind-the-scenes video of its Enclave commercial with Marisa Miller, and now the supermodel’s 30-second spot has begun airing. Note: This is a spot for the current Enclave, not the refreshed 2013 model the debuted during April’s New York Auto Show.

The Sports …