We’ve heard that Volkswagen will be turning up the wick on the next-generation GTI, and this newest report is certainly fanning those flames. Autocar now says the 2.0-liter turbo four in Volkswagen’s next hot hatch will make all of 260 horsepower, but perhaps more importantly, the front differential will get some new technology to keep all that power from just turning into tire smoke. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Diesel-powered BMW 7 Series headed to U.S.
According to a report in Car and Driver, the refreshed 2013 BMW 7 Series will be offered with diesel power here in the Untied States. The flagship BMW will be powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six that’s found elsewhere in the Roundel lineup, though as of this moment, it’s still unclear what sort of power or fuel economy figures are expected in the 7 Series. Expect the production model to wear either 735d or 740d nomenclature. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2013 Ford Fiesta reveals Fusion-like face
And the Ford Fiesta spy shots continue to pour in… First we saw the hatchback undergoing cold weather testing. Then just last week, our spy shooters caught the sedan testing in Germany. But now we’ve got the best view yet of the mid-lifecycle Fiesta refresh due in 2014. Funk Flex
Nicki Minaj Calls Funk Flex To Discuss Her Absence From Summer Jam 2012!!!!
The YMCMB X Hot 97 Summer Jam “fiasco” continued tonight with Nicki Minaj clearing up with Funkmaster Flex why she did not perform yesterday. Definitely a lot of emotion and points made by both parties and hopefully a middle ground was found. Click below to hear the full interview of Funk Flex’s with Nicki Minaj. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Volvo contemplating C90 luxury coupe
Volvo has its heart set on a new, larger luxury coupe, according to Inside Line. The Swedish automaker aims to build a model slotted above the current C70. Dubbed the C90, the model will compete directly against hardware like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, which means a convertible version will likely follow as well. The news comes via unnamed insiders. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: BMW M7 talk picks up speed
With Mercedes-Benz and Audi happy to slake the world’s appetite for top-dollar, full-size luxury sports sedans through their AMG and S divisions, we can’t help but wonder why it’s taken so long for BMW to commit to an M7 model. Funk Flex
