Even though we are still wrapping up the goods from the 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt, we are keeping an eye on upcoming automotive events such as the 2011 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association, more commonly referred to as SEMA, that will take place in Las Vegas from November 1 to 4.

One of the project cars currently being developed for the largest aftermarket gathering in the world is a highly modified 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe from Fox Marketing.

The crew over at Fox is preparing an outrageous tune that will see the Japanese carmaker's latest Civic Coupe gaining a turbocharged engine producing north of 500-horsepower.

The car will also feature an upgraded chassis and extensive exterior modifications.

You can get a sneak preview of what Fox Marketing is working on in the gallery below.

Source;
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/sema-preview-fox-marketing-working-on.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Carscoop+%28CARSCOOP%29

Pure gold....
A would-be car thief in Prince George, B.C., has learned a powerful lesson from a powerless car.
He now knows that the Corvette he tried to steal on Sunday afternoon becomes nothing more than a four-wheeled holding cell when the battery dies.

RCMP Sgt. Jason Keays told the Prince George Citizen the 21-year-old (Brent Jameson Morgan) jumped into the idling Corvette just as the owner was putting away a charger used to revive the sports car's dead battery.

The owner watched in disbelief as the thief rolled up the power windows, locked the power doors — and promptly stalled the vehicle while trying to back out of the driveway.

Without enough juice in the battery to restart the car, the suspect was trapped inside as the Corvette withstood his efforts to smash a window or pry one open with a screwdriver.

As police arrived, Keays says the man was trying to bash his way out with a hatchet stored in his backpack, but instead was arrested and charged with various theft and weapons offences.

Source;
http://www.cbc.ca/news/Canada/British-Columbia/story/2011/10/24/bc-corvette-thief-stall.html

What if the brought back the Solara? Nice rendition anyways....
Source (via www.autoblog.com);
http://www.theophiluschin.com/?p=3553

September 12, 2011 - The new Honda Civic will be launched tomorrow at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Honda has released the first exclusive photos of the new Civic. Designed and developed specifically for the European market, the new Civic will be offered as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012.











http://world.honda.com/news/2011/4110912New-Civic/index.html

Australia high performance car manufacturer Holden Special Vehicles is pleased to announce the launch of the new 3-series, where a number of first production car in Australia, and updates internal HSV range.




HSV new enhanced driver interface (EDI), which data streams vehicle performance directly with the new touch screen.

Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) is the first system of its kind in a production car in Australia, and is optional on all models except for the Clubsport R8 Tourer.



Blind Side HSV new alert box (SBZA) is optional on all models of the E3 - and is standard on the Grange.

In addition to technological innovation, HSV has added a significant set of changes only in the E-Series 3, which include:

"Oracle" new board

A new model-ID stainless steel plate in the center console

New seat trim twin embroidered on the GTS and Senator Signature, and a new leather color Rosso Turismo.

New gauges Binnacle

Finishes piano black center console and steering wheel

The final stand-out aspect of the E-Series 3-Series is a range of new standard features offered on all models HSV, specifically:

Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI)

Rear view camera with rear park assist

Satellite navigation

The touch screen radio with iPod connection



HSV Managing Director Phil Harding believes that the new E3 region has reached a new level of sophistication and continues the company's long history of innovation.

"We need the E3 region of HSV is an example of the passion for innovation and determination to bring world-class engineering and vehicles," he said.

"Just look at the DOW, LPI, and HSV SBZA know the passion to create and build a good all-round performance car.

"Increasingly, our customers have shown more interest in new technology and have expressed the desire for unique differences in their vehicles.

"The combination of new technologies, elegant interior improvements and a continued focus on all-round performance further strengthens the position of VHS as the ultimate in high performance cars in Australia did."

A Toyota Prius c brochure has recently been leaked online that has revealed more details about the the newest subcompact addition to the Prius hybrid family.

First announced as a concept at the 2011 Detroit auto show, and subsequently teased in a Toyota Prius commercial, the Prius c is a hatchback that appears to merge cues from the regular Prius and the Yaris hatchback.

A brochure published by Carscoop shows that the Japanese-specification Prius c wears the same Hybrid Synergy Drive badges seen on other Toyota hybrids. The overall design looks like Prius fascias were grafted onto a Toyota Yaris. Tall, clear taillight lenses; a large roof spoiler; and a curved roofline make for a unique, if not visually exciting, car. The dashboard and interior design is essentially a scaled-down version of what’s inside of the Prius v, albeit with unusual touches like a diagonal line running from the climate controls to the glovebox.

According to the leaked specifications chart, the hybrid will use a 1.3-liter inline-four gasoline engine rated for 87 hp and 89 lb-ft of torque, coupled to an electric motor with 14 hp and 57 lb-ft. A continuously variable transmission and front-wheel-drive will be standard. The hybrid weighs 2486 pounds and is approximately the same size as a Toyota Yaris hatchback, at 153.3 inches long. U.S. specifications may be slightly different.

The leaked brochure also has pages showing a variety of different accessories and trim levels for the Prius c, including a styling package that adds an aggressive front fascia and bigger rear spoiler.

At a media event in September, Toyota group vice president Bob Carter confirmed that the Prius c would debut in production form at the January 2012 Detroit auto show. “The Prius c will offer expressive styling in a city-friendly vehicle that we believe will be the most fuel efficient hybrid without a plug in the U.S.,” Carter told the media.

Thanks to: Motor Trend