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Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution breaks cover

This is the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo, and if you think it looks as if it’s from a computer game, you’d be exactly right. The Concept XR-PHEV Evo is a special digital concept that has been engineered for the driving game Gran Turismo 6 – and far from being limited to bedroom gamers, this could potentially one day become the next Mitsubishi Evo. Please click on the image above to read more about the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo

Bentley Continental V8 S (2013) at Frankfurt motor show

This is the new Bentley Continental V8 S, set to be unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show. It’s the Bentley for buyers who don’t want (or can’t afford) the most potent W12 models, but don’t fancy an ‘entry level’ version of the V8 either. It’s got 521bhp, 502lb ft, and will hit 60mph in less than five seconds.

German Parts Pillagers Roam the American Southwest, Sending Treasures Home For Future Car Museum

Quite a few older European cars are purchased in rust-free parts of the United States and then shipped back to the home continent, and this process tends to intensify when the Euro gets stronger versus the dollar. While that's going on, crews of European gearheads also roam the wrecking yards of the Southwest, filling shipping containers with parts to ship back home; I know of a trio of Swedes who come to Colorado every year and ship home tons of parts, but they've got nothing on this pair of Germans. These gentlemen fly to the United States four times each year, spending two or three weeks each trip, and send home cars and shipping containers packed with parts, all as part of a scheme to open up a car collection showcasing "cars from the road." They were kind enough to send me a bunch of photos of their most recent trip, so let's see what their enviable lifestyle looks like.