Gayu Eusegi, head of global product development for Mitsubishi stated that the Lancer Evolution X will be the last Evo the Japanese automaker will ever build. This drastic move is a shift in company strategy to put the product focus and ethos on leadership in EV (Electric Vehicle)  technology.

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8® Delivers Intelligent Performance and Power

• Set to launch this calendar year, Dodge gives peek at its newest product from the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team at the Chicago Auto Show

• 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 engine offers an estimated 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque for power across a significantly wider rpm range

• All-new active valve exhaust system improves fuel efficiency

• All-new paddle-shift technology allows spirited shifting on road and at the race track

• Two-mode adaptive damping suspension allows for selectable suspension tuning and also automatically adapts to road and driver inputs for proper vehicle control

McLaren Announces US Base MSRP for the McLaren MP4-12C

McLaren Automotive today announced the US manufacturer suggested retail pricing (MSRP) for the McLaren MP4-12C starting at $229,000*. With an anticipated on-sale date of late summer 2011, the 12C will arrive on the North American sports car scene as the only carbon-fiber based vehicle in its market-price segment. The 12C will launch as a 2012 model year vehicle.

 Leaked 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG photos

All that was released was a front exterior shot and a shot of interiors dash.Rumors are the next C63 AMG will get its horsepower from a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8,  a smaller engine displacement than the previous naturally-aspirated 6.2l engine. Power output is expected to be around 550 horsepower, a whopping 100 horsepower over it's predecessor. Add the Performance Pack, and expect to be in the 580 -660hp range.

 

BMW Performance Accessories for the BMW X5 SAV

    * 14.12.2010
    * Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 14, 2010…  BMW has announced the North American availability of BMW Performance brand accessories for the trendsetting X5 Sports Activity Vehicle®. The new BMW Performance parts for the X5 include aerodynamic components, aluminum pedals, special kidney grilles, and a new flat-bottom Sport steering wheel. The new accessories go on sale at Authorized BMW Centers this month.

Press Release:

DEARBORN, Michigan, – December 9, 2010 – It has been ‘The Year of the Boss.’ This past year has seen the return of the Mustang BOSS 302R to track at Daytona and the unveiling of the 2012 BOSS 302 production Mustang, and now Ford Racing announces the latest addition to its line of turn-key ready to race Mustangs – the BOSS 302S.

Ford has released pricing details for the 2012 Shelby GT500. The 2012 pricing remains largely unchanged from the 2011 model year. Pricing for the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 coupe starts at $49,495 with the convertible GT500 starting at $54,495, $1,000 over the 2011 model year.

Special Edition BMW 1M? -

JON SIBAL TALKS WITH BMW AND DISCUSSES THE NEW 1M COUPE

With less than 10 days before the big reveal of BMW’s highly anticipated E82 1M Coupe more info has been continuing to pop up.

Nissan Announces 2012 GT-R's Acceleration Time

 

YOKOHAMA Japan (December 1, 2010) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the 0-100km/h acceleration time for the 11MY Nissan GT-R.

The acceleration time was measured during the media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday. On both days, the GT-R clocked in with a time of 3.0 seconds.

BMW has created a new, free application for the Apple iPhone.  Called M Power Meter, the app provides users with sprint times, distance, and g-forces experienced.