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At least for CAR Magazine, which has high hopes from Audi this year. The German carmaker revealed that it will revive an iconic car that had ruled the world rally circuit for years. The Audi Quattro Concept was unveiled at the 2010 Frankfurt motor show. and soon after word spread about the Quattro being considered for production. Audi officials went on record saying that the public had appreciated the concept shown at Frankfurt and a limited-production run could be possible.

Source: Top Speed

SRT is adding a new Grand Touring (GT) package to the 2014 Viper lineup—as well as a new hand-painted Stryker Green color that’s bound to turn heads, if the unmistakable sound of the 640-horsepower V-10 and exotic shape aren’t enough already. The Viper GT, which will be shown for the first time beginning this week at the Detroit Auto Show, will include Nappa leather seats, as well as the five-mode stability control system with two-mode Bilstein Damptronic Select suspension—both items that had been previously offered only in the Viper GTS. In all, the 2014 SRT Viper Grand Touring could prove a compelling package that provides some of the ride, handling, and livability benefits of the GTS, without its high sticker price.

Source: Motor Authority

 

Showing “potential for a new production version of the sportiest Beetle,” the Dune concept is raised two inches in ride height and wears a more rugged-looking body treatment. On the roof, a ski rack holding a pair of skis hints at one potential use of a more go-anywhere Beetle. One thing that’s not on the equipment list, however, is all-wheel drive. The Dune is based around the R-Line’s running gear, meaning it gets a punchy 210-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, and front-wheel drive. VW’s XDS electronic differential locking system aids traction on the front axle.

Source: Motor Authority

About two weeks ago, Kia announced that would head to the 2014 Detroit Auto Show with a 2+2 concept car   that will preview the long-rumored Kia sports car. Today the company revealed the concept’s official name and a new image of the concept. This new concept is named the GT4 Stinger and, according to the details that Kia gave us, it will bring into focus the latest version of Kia’s signature “Tiger Nose” grille. Along with the revised grille, the GT4 Stinger will also feature vertical LED headlights flanking the white surround of the grille, brake cooling vents, 20-inch wheels and a carbon fiber front splitter mounted below the bumper. This first image really gives us a nice look at this striking front end, and we simply cannot wait to see it.

Source: Top Speed

Saudi Arabia government is creating new laws to put a stop to an increasing number of dangerous drifting sessions on public roads. Arab News is reporting that under the new laws first-time drifters will get their vehicles confiscated for a month and will also have to pay a 10,000 SAR (about 2,600 USD) fine. Second-timers will lose their car for three months and will pay double the fine. In addition, they could also end up in jail for a period between 6 to 12 months. Those who care caught drifting for the third time will not only be incarcerated for a longer period of time but their vehicles will be impounded for 1 to 5 years and will have to pay a 40,000 SAR (10,600 USD) fine. Interestingly, those found on the passenger seat as well as spectators will be considered accomplices and will have to pay a 1,500 SAR fine and/or get their vehicle confiscated for a minimum of 15 days. Source: World Car Fans