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We've seen some outrageous F-650-based vehicles like this before (the DeBerti for one), but for some reason, the Alton F-650 XUV jumped out at us at the Chicago Auto Show. Perhaps we were already focused on Ford's Work Solutions trucks in the vicinity, but this insane beast just put our DSLRs on autopilot. The F-650-based XUV was built by Alton Manufacturing and carries a GVWR of 25,999 lbs. That makes the 660 ft-lbs of torque generated by its 7.2L Caterpillar engine seem paltry. Besides the big-rig-meets-Excursion bodywork, your nearly $200,000 expenditure for this XUV will get you hardwood floors, custom captains chairs, a 42-speaker sound system, two drop-down 16-inch TVs plus a 42-inch plasma, four computer workstations, plus a train horn. Oh, you'll also get bragging rights for the biggest, baddest truck in 99% of the world's neighborhoodsMonday, May 16, 2011
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
2011 BMW X3 M Sport Package
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Even though the company's second generation 'baby' SUV was just unveiled, the German automaker decided it is also time to offer a preview of the 2011 BMW X3 M-Sport Package.As you can see the 2011 BMW X3 M-Sport Package enhances the compact SUV by giving it a more aggressive appearance thanks to the new front apron with larger air intakes, side skirts, a redesigned rear spoiler which come painted in body colour plus high-gloss window surrounds and roof rails.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
2010 Lexus IS 250c
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The 2010 Lexus IS 250c is the new hardtop convertible version of Lexus' IS sedan. Like the sedan, the IS convertible is available in 204 hp IS 250C and 306 hp IS 350C versions. I'll be honest -- the IS sedan isn't exactly my favorite luxury car. Is the convertible version any better? Read on. $39,365 base, $43,915 as tested, EPA fuel economy estimates 18-21 MPG city, 25-29 MPG highway.Sunday, May 8, 2011
Citroen GT Concept
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The GT by Citroën (sometimes spelled GTbyCitroën) is a sports car that debuted as a concept car on October 2 at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The car is a collaboration between the French automaker Citroën and the Japanese racing simulation developer Polyphony Digital. 6 cars are said to be built. The expected MSRP is $2,000,000.Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Magna Steyr Mila Aerolight Concept
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Magna Steyr has presented the current ongoing Geneva Motor Show 2011 (which will close its doors Sunday), its futuristic concept car, the Mila Aerolight, car segment with 4 seats and extremely lightweight, in fact, the compact house Magna Steyr weighs only 700 kg. Mila Aerolight has a frame made of aluminum alloy and composite materials, while the bodywork was made of heat resistant plastic materials, while ensuring the highest quality standards in terms of safety.Monday, May 2, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Toyota FT 86 Concept
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The Toyota FT-86 Concept is a concept car manufactured jointly by Toyota and Subaru. The vehicle consists of many design cues from the earlier FT-HS concept. All that is known about the car so far is that it will be a light front engine, rear drive, 4 or 5 seat coupé, with a new 2 litre Toyota-Subaru "D-4S" Boxer engine.