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Spy: Nissan GT-R Nismo

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Nissan is expected to unveil its GT-R Nismo at the Tokyo motor show next month, before the lighter, more powerful model goes into production next year. No technical specifications have been released but a modified version of the twin-turbo V6 producing more than 425kW is likely. The GT-R Nismo continues the expansion of the Nismo brand, following on from the Juke, 370Z and … [Read more...] about Spy: Nissan GT-R Nismo

Owner takes his protest out on his BMW

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One car that didn't take centre stage at the Frankfurt motor show was this BMW 6-Series. Frustrated that BMW in Italy couldn't fix rattles and vibrations in his 6-Series, Iranian-born owner Pourmohseni Hadi and a friend took a sledgehammer and axe to the car outside the show gates. When police arrived, Hadi promised to tidy up any mess and was allowed to continue smashing up … [Read more...] about Owner takes his protest out on his BMW

Subaru BRZ on order only – market ‘too challenging’

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Subaru New Zealand is to stop stocking its dealerships with the BRZ model, citing the sports coupe market as “too challenging.” The two-door will from now on be available as a special order-only model, unlike its sister car the Toyota 86, which has the marketing might of Toyota NZ behind it. Subaru NZ has sold 25 BRZs since last year; Toyota NZ has delivered more than 340 … [Read more...] about Subaru BRZ on order only – market ‘too challenging’