Russia isn’t exactly known for its wide array of supercars. However judging by the austere nature of Top Gear’s Russian edition (yes, we watched it), they seem to take their cars very, very seriously. Still, we approached the Marussia models (see what they did there?), the B1 and B2, with some trepidation. Actually, besides the [...]

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We’ve already gushed about the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, but it’s even better to hear about it from a Porsche expert. Specifically, Andreas Preuninger, Porsche’s Manager of High Performance Cars. First, watch as the GT3 RS gets taking  for a 180 mph spin on the autobahn, then get the details about the uber-technology that goes [...]

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Porsche has not only unveiled its 2010 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but also its street legal track monster – the 2010 GT3 RS.
The GT3 RS will be endowed with a new naturally-aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six producing 450 horsepower. The six-speed manual transmission is more track then street with its tight short-shifter and lower gear [...]

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Not only are hybrid systems being used to achieve low emissions and high fuel mileage, but now a focus on power is emerging. On display at the Frankfurt Motor Show and going on sale this fall is the BMW X6 Active Hybrid, the most powerful hybrid to date (stand aside, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid).
BMW is [...]

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Mini has finally unveiled there much talked about concept cars, the Mini Coupe and Mini Roadster. BMW has confirmed that both of these cars are headed for production and should be out in 2011.
The Mini Coupe will be powered by a 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. This little motor will lay down an impressive [...]

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