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July192010

IEDEI meets the Audi TT-RS.

Found out some info on the TT-RS:

$65-68k, 300-350 cars coming to the US market, all coupes, all manual transmission (unofficial estimates, taken from a couple sources IEDEI has spoken with)

The sound of the 2.5L turbo 5 is amazing. I saw this car today at Waterfest (VW/Audi gathering in held in New Jersey every year). It was brought there by the Fourtitude guys and was provided to them by Audi. It is the only TT-RS in the USA at the moment. I didn’t get any chance to drive it or drive in it…however the exhaust note is simply animal…love it.

some more pics (sorry about the crappy quality…forgot my camera and took cell phone pics!):

Tagged 2010, 2011, 2012, audi, audi tt-rs, audi ttrs, englishtown, gathering, new jersey, photos, prices, pricing, usa market, vw, waterfest, waterfest 2010, when

July112010

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The best looking production BMW today is…

yeah it’s the 1-series. I know plenty of people are going to disagree with me…..and i know that plenty of people hate the way the 1-series looks; however i have always loved the styling of it. It’s the only modern BMW that has an interesting design, aside from the strange 6-series which started to grow on me towards the end of its current life cycle.

There’s plenty of retro going on in the 1-series styling, some cues of the E30, some cues of older BMWs from the 70s liked the fabled 2002, even some NSU TT in there. One of my favourite Coupe designs since the MK1 TT, for sure.

I will have a 1-series one day! The question is when?

Tagged 1M, 2010, 2011, best looking bmw, black, blacked out, bmw 135i, good looking, new, review, styling, UGLY

May312010

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Porsche Boxster Spyder delivered…

Not mine, of course….but a friend of mine and a previous (multiple) TT owner has taken delivery of his brand new white Porsche Boxster Spyder. Pretty aggressive looking car, with some very interesting design cues pertaining to the roof. The interior looks fantastic. These are the first ‘real world’ pics of this car i’ve seen, and it looks much better than the official pics that were released! Must be a helluvalot of fun to throw around turns!

Thanks to Quattive for letting me post pics of his car.

more info on the Boxster Spyder:

http://www.porsche.com/microsite/boxster-spyder/usa.aspx

Tagged 2010, 2011, boxter spider, boxter spyder, delivery, interior, limited edition, new photos, photos, porsche, porsche boxster spyder, real, usa, white

May192010

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Audi RS5 to the USA!

click on foto to enlarge:

Confirmed, it seems!

$69,000+ starting price. Not bad, i was expecting a number higher.

LINK for FULL STORY: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-audi-rs5-coming-to-the-us-market-ar88583.html

Tagged 2010. 2012, 2011, a5, audi of america, audi rs5, audi s5, coming to the US, RS 5, usa

May92010

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Unsold-in-the-USA car of the day.

Why AUDI doesn’t sell this in the USA, i have no idea. This Audi S5 Sportback is simply gorgeous in every way. In many ways, it’s even better looking than the S5 Coupe.

BRING IT TO THE USA, AUDI!!! Hopefully in time for when my family ‘expands’.

Tagged 2010, 2011, 3.0T, 4 door S5, audi s5 sportback, black wheels, coming to the usa, market, modded, modified, tuned, us, usa

May22010

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Mazda – Peugeot = 0

Has anyone else noticed how similar the front ends of the Mazda 3 look with the Peugoet 207? yeah they’re not identical, but clearly Mazda has been borrowing some ideas, and changing them jusssssst enough to avoid plagiarism. Cheeky.

I recently drove a MAZDA 6 rental car on my trip to San Francisco last week, and I am delighted to report that it was a slow, soul-less, derivative pile of rubbish! “Zoom zoom” my arse…

Tagged 2010, 2011, design, front bumper, front end styling, mazda 3, mazda 6, mazda3, peugeot, peugeot 207, review, zoom zoom

May12010

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oh hello Audi R8 GT.

Press release just issued by AUDI.

~200,000 euros.

Limited to 333 cars.

560hp, 5.2L V10.

Weight reduced by 220 lbs.

R-TRONIC transmission only ===== OOPS. that sucks.

0-60mph in 3.5s, 0-124mph in 10.4s, Top Speed = 198mph.

Tagged 2011, 2012, audi r8 gt, audi r8 v10, limited edition, modded, modified, new, r8gt, racing, track

April272010

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aha! the Audi Q3 must be on its way to the USA soon…..

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Yeah we don’t care much about SUVs here at IEDEI……however I am pretty into Audis….and having driven an Audi Q5 through an autocross track before here in NY, I must say I had gained quite a bit of respect for Audi SUVs. Well anyways, it seems IEDEI stumbled upon a ‘future plan’ by accident!

Auto Trader has placed the AUDI Q3 in its drop down menu of cars for selection on the site (SEE PHOTO ABOVE). This surely hints that the Q3 is on its way to the US market sometime soon. The Q5 has been a huge success for Audi (a waiting list to buy one at the moment), so it would make sense that Audi is bringing a smaller and even cheaper small SUV.

it’s actually a pretty damn good looking SUV if i must say so myself…..even though SUVs are parasites and should be burned in massive flames! err…just sayin…

Tagged 2010, 2011, audi q3, auto trader, autotrader, coming to the US, date, for sale, leaked, menu, usa

April272010

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Lamborghini Miura re-imagined….again.

Dutch designer Marco van Overbeeke has created another ‘new’ conceptual (and unofficial) design for the Lamborghini Miura. This one is less devotedto the original 1960s Miura and adapted to the modern world.

I kinda like it…pretty aggressive. Too band Lamborghini will NEVER be producing it.

more pics: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/03/lamborghini-miura-nuovo-design-study.html

Tagged 2006concept, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, concept, lamborghini miura, marco van overbeeke, new, new concept

April272010

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Alfa Romeo TZ3 Zagato concept.

420hp V8 + less than 2000 pounds curb weight + those looks = WOW.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/04/zagato-alfa-romeo-tz3-corsa-official.html

Tagged 2011, 2012, 2013, 420hp, alfa romeo, alfa romeo tz3 corsa zagato, concept, custom, hp, one-off, racing, rare, tz3 zagato

April182010

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Audi A8L interior.

IEDEI are not really suckers for ‘luxurious’ interiors, however this one takes some sort of cake, bakes it, devours it, and bakes another one. Pretty fantastic for that Eastern European Dictator in your family….the 2011 Audi A8L

look, there’s even an ottoman for the passenger to put their feet up!

Tagged 2010, 2011, 2012, audi a8, audi a8L, interior, ottoman

April172010

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future Saab ideas.

I gotta say, i’m excited to see what SAAB comes up with in the next few years. I always loved SAAB as a company, but found GM to be a corrupting party in their uniqueness and product line. Here’s to hoping SPYKER brings some fun back to the brand.

The rumour is that the original SAAB 99 is the inspiration behind a new working concept under the working name “92” or”9-2″

About a year ago, IEDEI had ranted about SAAB and it’s lack of current identity.

It is starting to look more and more that SAAB may find it again!

some renderings/possibilities that have been circulating:

Tagged 2011, 2012, 9-5, 900, aero, brand new, concepts, designs, future saab models, gm, hatchback, ideas, new, plans, remake, renderings, retro, saab, saab 9-2, saab 92, saab 99, spyker, v4

March202010

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McLaren MP4-12C: how to build an unimaginative, ugly, and boring supercar.

The McLaren MP4 can do blahblahblahblahblah in blah.blah seconds. It can reach a top speed of blahblahblahblahblah. It has technology everywhere, including a blahblahblahblahblahblah….it is the successor to the legendary blahblahblahblahblah.

Don’t even care. It’s so bland and painfully boring from every angle. It looks like a rejected 90s build-your-own-supercar-kit-car. Yeah you copied a Ferrari from the front, you copied the outline of an R8, and you tried add some Lamborghini-ness……BLAH BLAH BLAH. blech.

Hey McLaren! YOU SUKZ AT DESIGN! try again sometime…..

Tagged 0-60, 2011, 2012, beautiful, boring, Ferrari, lotus, mclaren f1, mclaren mp4-12c, new, review, specs, stats, supercar, supercars, top speed, UGLY

March152010

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Saab Aero X…production?

It’s an exciting time for SAAB in IEDEI’s opinion. They get a fresh start, under a native Swedish company, with alot of press in the last 6-12 months and only one way to go: UP.

The CEO of SAAB-SPYKER has been hinting that the Saab Aero X Concept (2006) could get built, even saying “it deserves to be built”. Motor Authority are reporting there may be an increasing chance it does get based, possibly on the existing Spyker Aileron platform. As a concept, it was definitely a stunning example of SAAB design….and what better way to relaunch the company than to make a statement.

GO ON THEN! Build it!

http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1043446_saab-spyker-to-build-aileron-based-aero-x-supercar

Tagged 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, build, concept, corvette, general motors, gm, limited edition, production, saab aero x, saab-spyker, saabspyker, spyker

February272010

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta; official pics

the worst part of this story is that it seems the car is NOT coming to the USA. oh Fiat you are causing us great pain y’know….meanwhile, check out a few official pics. GORGEOUS. not entirely convinced by the interior, but i’m sure the materials and finish are superb as Alfa Romeo interiors generally are.

Several different versions have been developed: two Quadrifoglio Verde (Cloverleaf) models fitted with a 235 horsepower 1.75-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, two Distinctive models fitted with a 170 horsepower 2.0-liter JTDM turbodiesel engine and a Base model fitted with a 170 horsepower 1.4-liter MultiAir turbocharged gasoline mill.

All the engines are teamed with a six-speed manual as standard while the MultiAir and JTDM engines are available with an optional dual clutch automatic transmission.

Info and pics from: http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1023724_alfa-romeo-giulietta-official-details

Tagged 2010, 2011, 2012, alfa romeo giulietta, alfa romeo returning to the US, chrysler, fiat, hatchback, introduction, merger, most beautiful hatchback, new alfa romeo, official pics, photos, usa

February222010

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hello: Audi RS5.

Looks fantastic, as expected. Engine specs haven’t been released yet, although i’m hoping forced induction. 450hp at least, could it be a 3.0 Twin Turbo or 4.2L V8? Possible. Either way….it looks epic.

Tagged 2011, 2012, 3.0T, audi rs5, brochure, engine size, engine specs, geneva, leak, leaked, new, photos, pix, spy pics, spy shots, supercharged, turbo, turbocharged

February102010

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oh hello Audi A1!

Pricing: 16,000 euros (about $22k)

Curb weight: ~2300 pounds

Power: 86-122hp (TFSI and TDI versions)

Drive: FWD (Quattro expected later in the years)

Availability: Unknown whether the car will come to the US yet!

Competitors: Mini Cooper, Alfa Romeo Mito, Fiat 500,

I REALLY hope Audi bring this thing to the states! we need more cool small cars.

Tagged 2010, 2011, audi a1, geneva auto show, photos

February42010

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Latest Audi A1 spy shots.

the 2011 Audi A1 is set for its online debut in about 1 week, however over the past few months—-there has been tons of leakage, teasers, spy pics, etc…posted around the web.

These new spy pics posted by Motor Authority seem to be the best ones yet, showing the dimensions and profile of the car the best. It looks great……..AUDI! BRING IT TO THE US!!!!! I would love to have this little thing as a commuter around NYC.

More pics here: http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1036759_spy-shots-2011-audi-a1

Tagged 2010, 2011, 2012, a2, audi a1, concept, leak, leaked, photos, spy photos, spy shots

February12010

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Renault revives vintage livery colours for F1.

Reviving the yellow livery from the 70s Elf F1 cars….Renault today introduced promo shots for the 2010-2011 Formula One season. Check it out!

ORIGINAL (1977)

NEW (2010)

Tagged 1970s, 1977, 2010, 2011, elf, formula one, formula one livery, promo, renault f1 livery, retro, season, total, williams-renault

January282010

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Audi A1 german styling discussion.

I find this Audi A1 styling video to be hilarious….i’m not sure why exactly. Maybe it’s their sheer nerdiness, or their stern german sensibility, or maybe because they are trying to simulate an actual event in the form of a weird, staged reinactment! I’m looking forward to the A1 though…should be a very interesting car. Now bring it to the USA, Audi!

Tagged 2010, 2011, audi a1, audi design, car design, concept, designers, geneva

January102010

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is VW releasing a ‘new’ Corrado this week?

Rumour has it that there will be a NEW Jetta-based Coupe introduced this week in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show.

BRING BACK THE C ORRADO!! stay tuned this week for more updates on this!

Tagged 2011, 2012, concept, detroit international auto show, future, jetta coupe, naias, new coupe, Scirocco, sketch, volkswagen, vw corrado

January82010

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lost concept: 2003 Lancia Fulvia

The Foto of The Day Lancia Fulvia reminded me of this lost 2003 Lancia Fulvia concept car…..it was a stunning concept, heavily derived from the original design, but modern in its interpretation. I never understood why FIAT destroyed the Lancia name, instead of bringing cars like this Fulvia to production. My friend Jim Hall has tried to explain this numerous times, but I will never understand…..

COME TO YOUR SENSES FIAT & Lancia!! MAKE IT!

Tagged 2003, 2010, 2011, 2012, alfa romeo, fiat, front, girl, interior, italian, lancia fulvia concept, MAKE IT!, modern, new, old and new, original, rear, remake

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