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Peugeot HX1 Hybrid Unveiled

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Powered by a 2.2 liter HDi diesel i-4 hybrid, the Peugeot HX-1 is touted as the world’s “first diesel hybrid in the world; technology which will also be present on the 508 RXH.” No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.

The principle behind HYbrid4 is clever yet simple: with an internal combustion diesel engine at the front (powering the front wheels) and an electric motor to the rear (powering the rear wheels), this technology enables all four wheels to be driven when the engine and motor work together.

[via SeriousWheels]

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2012 Arrinera Supercar Officially Unveiled

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Priced at $159,770 USD, the 2012 Arrinera is a Polish-British designed supercar that boasts a 6.2-liter V8 producing 650hp and 605 lb-ft of torque, rocketing the vehicle from 0-60mph in just 3.2-seconds. Videos after the break. Click here for more pictures.

The car can be fitted with a night vision camera option, which monitors the area in front of the car at the distance of a few hundred meters. If the camera detects an object with a temperature exceeding the ambient temperature, the driver can see a bright and clear image of this object on a display located in the central console within normal sight.

[via SeriousWheels]

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Door Replacement

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It may be time for a professional, mechanic-installed vehicle door replacement, when you have to resort to using random items you find at hardware stores, such as closet doors and duct tape, for things not to fall apart. For more DIY car repair fails, click here. Continue reading for a truck service FAIL.

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Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package Sets New World Record

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Toyota’s Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package has officially set a new Nurburgring world record by completing the circuit in just 7-minutes, 14-seconds. Unfortunately, only 50-examples of this track monster will be built. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.

The differences on this limited, limited-edition car can be found in the added aero bits, track-tuned suspension, custom wheels and an extra 11 horsepower. That extra oomph brings total power up to 563 horses, compared to the “standard” car’s 552.

[via Autoblog]

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Jaguar C-X16 Hybrid Unveiled

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Unlike its predecessors, the Jaguar C-X16 is not only powered by a a 1.6kWh battery pack, but also boasts “a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 putting out 376 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque.” No word yet on pricing or availability. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.

An electric motor is integrated into the eight-speed gearbox, delivering an additional 92 hp and 173 lb-ft of twist when the button is pressed. The resulting performance numbers – 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and a 186 mph top speed – are almost as impressive as the 165 g/km C02 emissions and the C-X16’s ability to travel up to 50 mph on electric power alone.

[via Autoblog]

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Unveiled

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Priced at $433,000USD, the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R offers a 500hp engine, mated with paddles that “have been placed on the steering wheel and new transmission brain is programmed to deliver throttle blip on downshifts.” Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading for a video of the Porsche GT3 R Hybrid.

[via Autoblog]

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4-Year-Old Drives Real Car Through Traffic in China

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No, this isn’t a joke, but rather a real video that shows a 4-year-old from China driving a car through traffic. That’s not all, “the video-camera-wielding parents can be heard in the background, shouting encouragement and advice (in Chinese) from the back seat.” Video after the break.

At one point, the little speedster passes an SUV and her father says: “Concentrate! Be careful when passing other vehicles.” When the father finally says, “Jia Zheng, stop the car. Let daddy drive,” the girl pulls over, and hops out of the driver’s seat easily – she’s not wearing a seat belt.

[via TheWeek]

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Modern Warfare 3 Jeep Wrangler Unveiled

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Set to hit dealer showrooms this November is the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 special edition. It “comes with Rubicon wheels finished in semi-gloss black and 32-inch off-road tires. As you might expect, it also features a number of Mopar accessories, like a winch-ready front bumper, rock rails, and a fuel-filler door.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to watch the official multiplayer trailer.

On the exterior, you’ll find Call of Duty graphics on the front fenders and on the spare tire cover. Inside, black seats feature Call of Duty logos, a serialized plaque on the dashboard, and other accents on the grab handle, arm rest, console lid, and steering wheel.

[via MotorAuthority]

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