Nanananannanana...Preview of our 1966 Batmobile Trip in Indiana

Initially we were going to bring you a teaser of our trip up to Logansport, Indiana on Thanksgiving (in case you weren't following the trip live) to check out the first ever officially licensed replicas of the 1966 Batmobile. However, as tends to happen with family holidays, everything went s(l)ideways. Now that the time is available, we've got a little something for you while we wrap up the full shebang.

Check back later in the week for the full story of how one man went from collegiate filmmaker to official Batmobile builder. Until then, enjoy a few pics below.

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Toyota to Voluntarily Fix 378,000 Prius Hybrids for Overheating Problems

Toyota's US division has issued what it describes as a "limited service campaign" (and not a recall�) on approximately 378,000 U.S-spec Prius hybrids from the 2004 and 2007 model years to resolve a potential problem with the water-pump that can cause the cars to overheat.

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Official: 2012 Audi A6 Sedan Adopts A7 Styling and Gains 2.0TFSI Hybrid Engine [81 Photos]

Audi has (officially now) lifted the sheets of the all-new 2012 A6 that will take on the latest generations of BMW's 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz's E-Class executive sedans. The new A6 is set to make its market debut in early 2011 and will be available at launch with a variety of four-cylinder and V6 petrol and diesel engines, and later on, with a hybrid powertrain claimed to combine the power of a V6 with the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder unit.

With Audi continuing its "one-style-fits-all" approach to design, there's not much to add about the car's exterior and interior works that hasn't already been said on our A7 Sportback posts. Even though the most accurate description of the new A6 is an A7 with a boot, we won't disagree with those of you waving the "larger A4" or "smaller A8" banner.

Moving on to the more technical aspects of the new A6, the sedan is 4.92 meters (16.14 ft) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 ft) wide, but just 1.46 meters (4.79 ft) high. It has a trunk capacity of 530-liter (18.72 cubic ft).

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U.S. Government Buys 1 out of 4 Hybrid Models Produced by GM and Ford

Hybrid vehicles have been on sale for more than a decade now, but despite all the efforts, they have not yet won broad acceptance in the United States. Two years ago, President Obama�s administration set out to to simultaneously support auto workers and a national transition to fuel efficient technologies by heavily investing in a government fleet of hybrids. According to a report from Bloomberg, Uncle Sam bought almost one out of every four hybrid cars produced by Ford Motor and General Motors since President Obama took office in early 2009.

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Power to the People: BBR-Cosworth Supercharge Mazda MX-5 to 235HP

Owners of the latest generation MX-5 / Miata seeking more oomph from Mazda's best seller will be happy to know that BBR has joined forces with Cosworth Engineering to develop a supercharged conversion package for the 2.0-liter version. The BBR-Cosworth collaboration for the Mk3 2.0-litre MX-5 focuses around a fourth-generation Eaton MP62 supercharger mated to a Cosworth designed cast integral inlet manifold, which is said to be optimized for both performance and fuel economy - although we'd take the latter with a grain of salt.

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Find of the Day: 10 Famous Racing Driver Helmets up for Sale

Many car and motorcycle enthusiasts consider themselves to be far more skillful than your average drivers / riders. And true enough, some really are, constantly honing their skills during weekend track events. But the odds of an enthusiast becoming a Formula 1 World Champion are slimmer than winning a lottery ticket twice in a row.

Facing reality is never an easy task, but what can you do? Well, if your pocket can handle the cost, you can always keep your fantasy alive with some cool motorsports memorabilia like a famous driver�s racing helmet. Besides being a good investment, you�ll be the talk of the track day for sure. Check out our selection after the break, compiled from the extensive list found on The Memorabilia Experience (TME) sales site.

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VIDEO: New Range Rover Evoque 5-Door Launch Film

Now that Land Rover has unleashed most of the details surrounding its new Range Rover Evoque 5-door, the British company is turning its attention on promoting the crossover model to the social media. Beginning from Wednesday, December 1st, the automaker will share a new animated film of the five-door Evoque on its official social media pages including Facebook. For those curious enough (or bored...) to want to take a look, follow the break for the official clip.

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Mazda Logo Evolution through the Century - Plus 185 Historic Pictures

Mazda, the maker of cars such as the RX-7, RX-8 and MX-5/Miata, turned 90 this month. So what a better time to take a trip down memory lane and see how the Japanese company�s logo and cars evolved over the past century.

The first corporate logo dates back to 1936. It was registered as a trademark when Mazda began manufacturing its first three-wheeler. The name itself is a derivative from Ahura Mazda, the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony in early Asian cultures. It also derives from the anglicized version of the founder�s name, Jujiro Matsuda.

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VIDEO: Bang, Bang, Bang it's the 2012 Hyundai Azera Sedan

Having wow'd us with teaser renderings at first followed shortly after by official real-life photographs, Hyundai continues to build hype around its all-new-2012 Azera before the full reveal by giving the car a promotional role in a South Korean TV drama called "The Fugitive Plan B".

While official information around the new Azera, which will be sold as the Grandeur in its home market, remains scarce, one of our South Korean readers, Jinhwan H. claims that word around local news sites is that the car will be offered locally with a choice of three engines. These include the Sonata's 2.4-liter GDI with 200hp and 184.4lb-ft torque, a 3.0-liter V6 GDI delivering 263hp and 225.7lb-ft torque plus a 3.0-liter LPI running on Liquefied Petroleum Gas with 230hp, 204.7lb-ft torque.

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Honda Brio Prototype Previews New City Car for Asian Markets

As a follow up to the New Small Concept model showcased this past January at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi, India, Honda revealed the pre-production version of its new small city car called the Brio at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo (press day: November 30, public days: December 1-12.).

Developed for Asian markets and scheduled to be introduced in Thailand and India in 2011, the Brio has a small footprint measuring just 3,610mm in length, 1,680mm in width and 1,475 mm in height. Even though the Brio keeps the basic styling theme of the concept car, the pre-production prototype's design has been watered down with the new grille looking like a last minute addition and a not very attractive one at that.

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BREAKING: 2012 Audi A6 Sedan Photos Leaked

We can now add the 2012 (or 2011, depending on your market) Audi A6 sedan to the long list of leaked reveals as the first pictures of the Ingolstadt's executive mid-sizer have surfaced on the Dutch car site Autoblog.nl. We�ll soon bring you a full plate of info on the all-new A6 sedan, but for now, you can check the full image gallery after the jump.

Being based on the more upscale A7 Sportback, it comes to no surprise that the new A6 looks like a sedan version of the first with a less curvalicious roofline and a more mundane rear-end that brings to mind the smaller A4 sedan. The similarities are far more evident in the interior as with a few exceptions aside such as the door panel detailing, the A6's cabin is identical to the A7 Sportback.

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All-New Buick GL8 Minivan Fully Revealed, Only for China

After selling more than 330,000 units of the original Buick GL8 since 1999, General Motors unveiled an all-new version of its MPV model featuring several key improvements and innovations, destined exclusively for the China market. Built by the firm's Shanghai GM joint venture, the new GL8 is said to offer an "unmistakable Buick experience" - always according to the automaker.

�The new GL8 was developed by Shanghai GM in cooperation with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai with the specific needs of our customers in mind�, said Terry Johnsson, Shanghai GM Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. �It offers everything that consumers have come to expect from Buick, including a dynamic, smooth, quiet and comfortable ride. Like its predecessor, the new GL8 is the right product at the right time.�

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Wimmer RS Brings a Surplus of Ponies to the Ariel Atom 3

Combine a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged Honda engine at the rear pushing out up to 300-horsepower with a lightweight construction that tips the scales at just 469 kg (1,034 pounds), and you don't need to be an expert to know that even in completely stock form, the Ariel Atom 3 is a one helluva pocket rocket.

Nevertheless, the tuning industry is always eager to push the limits on any type of vehicle. This time the culprit is Germany tuning house Wimmer RS, which has introduced a new power kit for the Atom 3 300.

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Nissan Leaf Wins the 2011 European Car of the Year Award

While our readers favored the Alfa Romeo Giulietta in our poll, the jury of the 2011 European Car of the Year Award (COTY) announced that the Nissan Leaf is the winner, earning a total of 257 points. This is the first time in the 47-year history of the competition that the award goes to an electric vehicle.

�The jury acknowledged today that the Nissan LEAF is a breakthrough for electric cars. Nissan LEAF is the first EV that can match conventional cars in many respects�, said H�kan Matson, President of the Jury, Car of the Year.

The Giulietta came in second with 248 points, while the Opel/Vauxhall Meriva took the bronze, with 244 points.

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Fiat to Supply Opel with Commercial Vehicles Made in Turkey

In this day and age, automakers are either buying each other up forming new groups or constantly deepening their cooperation with their counterparts. The Fiat Group, which recently acquired a 20% stake in Chrysler, is now expanding its commercial vehicle joint ventures to include GM's European Opel and Vauxhall units.

The Italian company, which has a joint venture for larger LCVs with the PSA Peugeot-Citroen Group, has signed a contract agreement with GM to supply vehicles comprising of several variants to Opel starting from December 2011. The new model will replace the German firm's Combo light commercial vehicle, keeping the same name. The range will include a number of derivatives, such as cargo vans, passenger vehicles and chassis cabs.

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New Audi TT GT4 Concept with 340HP comes to Life at DTM Race in Shanghai

When we saw the Ginetta G55 GT4 class racecar, we were impressed. Packing a potent 370HP engine at an affordable price, it's good looking, too, even though for obvious reasons that matters a lot less in the world of motorsports. Now, Audi also wants a piece of the GT4 action. On the occasion of the DTM race in Shanghai, the German automaker presented the concept of a GT4 car based on the TT sports coupe.

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Fiat's Split Into Two Groups Results in New Logos

In about a month's time, on the 1st of January 2011, Italy's Fiat will have completed the separation of its truck and tractor business from its car making operations. The split will result in the creation of two separate groups; Fiat SpA with a clear focus in the automobile sector, and Fiat Industrial SpA incorporating the firm's truck, commercial vehicles, agricultural and construction equipment, and related powertrain divisions.

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A BMW to die

A BMW to die

The bodywork company several years Fifth producing the most exotic hearses Argentina. Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Volvo and the now famous Citro�n C4 and Peugeot 406 are the work of this establishment in the city of Luj�n. However, none of his previous creations had reached the level of extravagance.

Traverso rerun (with a BMW M5)

Traverso rerun (with a BMW M5)

After spending nearly a year tore�ndose finally former champion Juan Mar�a Traverso and the chairman of the ACTC, Oscar Avent�n, agreed to finalize this weekend in La Plata called "Challenge of the Year: BMW M5 Street, run by Traverso, try to beat the best lap time

Launch: BMW 118i (five-door)

WHAT IT IS: The three-door version of BMW's smallest, which has just gone on sale in our market. Since 2005, the Series 1 is sold in Argentina with five doors and last year launched the Coup�.MEC�NICA: Currently, a single engine will be available: 2.0 with 136 hp gasoline engines

Launch: BMW 118i (five-door)

Although Traverso, the BMW M5 was 15 seconds slower than the TC

Although Traverso, the BMW M5 was 15 seconds slower than the TC

This afternoon ran called "Challenge of the Year", where the champion Juan Mar�a Traverso Muliple proposed to beat the best qualifying time of a Tourism Road in La Plata with a BMW M5 Street (507 horsepower). In the end, he failed and blamed Traverso traction control.

Released: VW and BMW X3CC RaceTouareg

Volkswagen and BMW are the two most important official teams Dakar Rally 2010 and the favorites to keep the victory in the general classification (if the buggy, Hummer and Robby Gordon Orly Terranova Mitsubishi not surprised). Next, an analysis of the machines, faithful to the style of Argentina

With the M5, Traverso lost again against TC

With the M5, Traverso lost again against TC


Juan Mar�a Traverso took revenge today in the unusual challenge of a street car against Turismo Carretera. Lost again, but confirmed he wants to return to the categor�a.Este noon at the racetrack Buenos Aires, Traverso returned to try to improve the pole position of a car driving a BMW Turismo Carretera

Exotic car meeting in Cordoba

Exotic car meeting in Cordoba

A service station Nono his usual quiet was disrupted when it was taken over by eight sports cars, totaling more than 3,000 horsepower and a total value was about three million dollars.The photos were sent by the reader Alexander V., who surprised this amazing trailer at the station

Customs News: Special edition BMW

Customs News: Special edition BMW

Broadcasting from inside the container of the picture, loaded with Chinese miniatures painted Z1 M1 and lead, "the informant Pelaka Argentina Auto Blog at customs in Buenos Aires, sent another report with the latest admitted to pa�s.BMW X6MAcaban of reach the country's first units Motorsport version

Argentinian Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian and trimaran BMW

Argentinian Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian and trimaran BMW

The Argentinian designer Juan Kouyoumdjian gave the U.S. tycoon Larry Ellison's idea of creating the most spectacular sailing history. The creature, developed with the technological support of BMW, has just won the prestigious Copa America Copa Am�rica.La boats is the equivalent nautical World Cup, the most coveted trophy

BMW confirmed it would build a car with front wheel drive

BMW confirmed it would build a car with front wheel drive

In what could be considered one of the first signs of the apocalypse automotive, CEO of the German mark in 2013 confirmed that goes on sale a model that will break with the tradition of Reithofer trasera.Norbert powered cars, the head of BMW confirmed the rumors that are circulating since

Launch: BMW X1

Launch: BMW X1

After six months of presales, finally went on sale officially Germany's new compact SUV. WHAT IS IT?: The compact SUV, which is located one step below the X3. Shares a platform with the 3 Series Touring. He spent six months in pre-and went on sale now formally

Scoop Confirmed: a mid-year releases the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

Scoop Confirmed: a mid-year releases the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

Will be presented this summer in Argentina. Arrive at first only in 535i GT version, although they have not more powerful variant in futuro.Pelaka, the Argentina Auto Blog informer in the office of Buenos Aires, revealed on March 9 that entered the country the first units

Launch: BMW Z4

Launch: BMW Z4

Ten months after its premiere avant finally went on sale officially the new BMW two-seater convertible. WHAT IS IT?: The new generation of the roadster (convertible two-seater) imported from Germany. It had been presented by way of avant premiere in June last year, but only recently went on sale so

Launch: BMW X6M and X5M

Launch: BMW X6M and X5M
Two weeks after they begin to see the first units on the street, BMW Group Argentina went on sale officially sportier versions of its two SUV. WHAT IS IT?: The sportiest versions, developed by the Motorsport division , the X5 and X6 SUV of the German mark.

Scoop Confirmed: BMW arrived X6M

Scoop Confirmed: BMW arrived X6M

His entry into the country was revealed three weeks ago by Pelaka, the Argentina Auto Blog informant in the office of Buenos Aires. Now came the first photos. Has 555 horsepower and price will be around 200 000 d�lares.Se is one of the most impressive cars and less discreet than one

Launch: BMW S 1000 RR

Launch: BMW S 1000 RR

The first superbike of the German mark is already on sale in Argentina. It costs $ 26,500. WHAT IS IT?: The first superbike in the history of BMW. He was born to compete in World Superbike 2009 and produced only one thousand units for approval

The missing: BMW has joined the "price war" premium car

The missing: BMW has joined the "price war" premium car

After Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Alfa Romeo launched economic releases and special promotions with its midsize sedans, BMW was the turn of Argentina to reclaim the price of its Series 3.Mercedes-Benz tip stung this summer in Pinamar, announcing marketing a version of "economic" from his C 200 Kompressor

Legion of Argentina in the 24 Hours of N�rburgring

Legion of Argentina in the 24 Hours of N�rburgring

Sixteen domestic pilots will take part in the race for cars of the world's most famous tourism. 41 years ago made history with Torino, now all rely on BMW.Las 2010 N�rburgring 24 hours with the participation of a large representation of Argentine pilots. This is the race for touring cars

Review: BMW X6M

Review: BMW X6M

BMW Group Argentina organized a day of driving at Autodromo de Buenos Aires, Argentina Auto Blog where he could try out new sports SUV, which are on sale last month. Digital Ink and debuted as a critic invitado.Texto Ink Photo Blog DigitalEditor the Porsche BMW Group Argentina held yesterday a day

Customs News: Special Edition "Collectors"

Customs News: Special Edition "Collectors"

Broadcasting from inside a container loaded with naphthalene with additives to protect automotive relics, "the informant Pelaka Argentina Auto Blog at customs in Buenos Aires, sent another report with the latest 250 LMS�lo pa�s.Ferrari admitted to 32 units were built and one of the most exotic Ferrari ever

First data officers of the new BMW X3

First data officers of the new BMW X3

Grow in all dimensions to secede from the X1. Be presented at the Paris Motor Show and will arrive in Argentina viene.BMW year released this morning the first official data from the second generation of the X3, its medium SUV segment, replacing the model that has been marketed since 2003

Video: BMW X6M and X5M in G�lvez

Video: BMW X6M and X5M in G�lvez

Readers of Argentina Auto Blog took the scoop of the arrival of BMW X6M and X5M the country. They saw the first pictures of a specimen in the street. Agreed to full details of its launch. And read the review written by ink Digital.Ahora it was his turn to video that summarizes the event

Exclusive: got the new BMW 5 Series

Exclusive: got the new BMW 5 Series
The first units of the brand new generation of big German sedans have just arrived in our country. They go on sale officially in August with four engine diferentes.Fresquitos and newcomers. So Lucas NM photographed the reader (or rather his father) to the first BMW 5 Series reach a new generatio

Launch: BMW 5 Series Sedan and GT

Launch: BMW 5 Series Sedan and GT

BMW Group Argentina initiated marketing of its new large sedan segment, which now includes the option Gran Turismo. WHAT IS IT?: The sixth generation of large German sedan. Just started their official marketing in the country. Body is offered with four doors (sedan) or five-door (Gran Turismo). MECHANIC: There are four different options

Megacity BMW, the Isetta, 2013

Megacity BMW, the Isetta, 2013
BMW today revealed the first official sketch and some pictures of prototypes of the Megacity project, the urban electric minicar will go on sale in 2013.El spirit of the Isetta, the small car BMW bubble rescued from its worst crisis in the 50s , is more alive than ever. The German manufacturer unveiled today.

Official: this is the new BMW X3

Official: this is the new BMW X3

This morning broadcast photos, data and video of the second generation of BMW's midsize SUV. It goes on sale in Europe later this year and will arrive in Argentina in the biggest 2011.Es (9 inches long, to reach 4.65 meters), more powerful, offers more interior space

Farewell to the BMW M5

Farewell to the BMW M5

The sports sedan with V10 engine of 507 horsepower just cease production in Germany. Will be replaced by a new generation that will have a twin turbo V8 with up to 570 burros.Despu�s five years and produced 20,548 units, BMW ended production of its fourth generation M5

Launch: BMW 120i Coupe and 120i Convertible

Launch: BMW 120i Coupe and 120i Convertible

As anticipated last week, the BMW 1 Series in Argentina began the introduction of new versions and bodies. WHAT IS IT?: The convertible version of the 1 Series Coup�, which becomes the fourth body available for this model Argentina (after itself and the Coupe hatchback [...]