Thursday, July 5, 2012

car-exist is Looking for New Writers


Are you a news and internet junkie with an obsession about cars who would like to share his or her automotive insights and thoughts with the world?

Well, we may just have something for you as we are seeking new writers who wish to join our motor-head team here at car-exist.

If you happen to be interested, then by all means, click through the jump to learn more about the details and how to apply for the position.

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Honda Mugen CR-Z GT with Twin-Turbo V6 is the One You'd Like but Can't Have


Truth to be said, the lukewarm reception of the reborn CR-Z has much to do with its puny 122hp hybrid powertrain – in comparison, the second-generation CR-X from the late 1980s came with 150 ponies that also had to move a lot less weight.

In stark contrast to the production CR-Z that employs the use of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system, Honda and its racing partner Mugen have come up with a far more interesting powertrain for the competition model that will run in the GT300 class of Japan's SUPER GT Series.

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Single-Owner 1988 BMW M3 E30 Coupe with only 26,000 Miles up for Grabs


Each generation has its automotive icons and the first generation of the BMW M3 Coupe (E30) is one of those cars that rank high up in the list of special vehicles for most gearheads who are currently in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

Given that it was built from 1986 to 1992 and putting aside heavily abused models or cars that were involved in accidents, the biggest percentage of M3 E30s have clocked many miles on the road and in many cases on the track as well over the years, which makes finding a low-mileage example a difficult task today.

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Footage Shows Van Ramming Microsoft's Greek Headquarters


Greek authorities have published video footage from a closed circuit television camera of an incident that took place last Wednesday, June 27, at the local headquarters of Microsoft in Athens when three men drove a stolen Nissan van into the building's entrance.

In the video, we can see the driver trying to break the glass doors of the building, something he achieves after some back and forth movements. Somewhat comically, the men found themselves in a bit of a squeeze, as there was not a lot of space at the back while the glass door pillars blocked the driver's door.

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Artist Imagines Sporty Range Rover Evoque R with Supercharged V6


A string of unsubstantiated rumors concerning Land Rover's intent to develop a high-performance version of the Range Rover Evoque provided the inspiration for a digital mockup of what such a model could look like from the crew over at PS-Garage.

The so-called Range Rover Evoque R was envisioned as a three-door model powered by the Jaguar-Land Rover group's newly announced 3.0-liter supercharged V6 delivering up to 375hp (380PS) and 460Nm (339 lb-ft) in the upcoming Jaguar F-Type roadster.

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Volkswagen to Finalize Porsche's Sports Car Business Takeover this August


Ending years of bickering between two of Germany's most successful automakers and the respective families that hold their fate, Volkswagen has announced that it will complete the buyout of the remaining 50.1 percent stake of Porsche's sports car business it doesn’t own already for €4.46 billion (US$5.6 billion).

In a joint statement, Volkswagen and Porsche said that the deal will be completed by August 1, 2012.

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Honda Launches New N Box + with More Practical Interior in Japan


Honda has presented the second model of its new mini-vehicle N Series named the N BOX + (N BOX plus) in Japan. The new model is essentially a more practical version of the N Box tall city car with added functionality in the cargo area.

In particular, the Plus model introduces the so-called "Universal Bridge" system that includes a retractable aluminum slope to make it easier to load and unload heavy items on wheels such as a small motorbike. When not in use, the aluminum board can be neatly tucked away under the boot.

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