What Would You Call a Cross Between a Honda City and a Chevrolet Camaro?

Adding to the many bizarre replicas found in the jungle that is the online web is this picture of a car, the front end of which apes that of the fifth generation Camaro with a big "H" badge for Honda, instead of a golden Chevrolet-bow-tie emblem. Read more »

Oops, They Did it Again: Plum-Flavored Lamborghini Aventador Replica in China

Before you sprout something nasty about Chinese replica makers after seeing these photos of a purple-colored Lamborghini Aventador wannabe, one should keep in mind that over the years, we've seen a great number of supercar clones from countries all over the world, but mostly, from the good ol' US of A…

With that of out the way, let's see what we have here. Well, for starters, the spotter tells us it was purportedly photographed in the city of Neijiang in southeastern China and that it obviously apes the design of the V12-motivated Aventador.

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Trans Am Depot Releases Video Teaser for 2014 Pontiac GTO Model

If you’re a fan of the look and style of the 1969 Pontiac GTO, yet you want a modern car based on something fresh and fun, like the current Chevy Camaro, then Trans Am Depot’s 2014 GTO model is definitely worth a look. Now, the company released a video teaser showing it off, though no technical details have been released yet, keeping us all in the dark. Read more »

Ferrari California Replica with Real Folding Hardtop is Based on Lexus SC430 [w/Video]

From the makers of the admittedly convincing Aston Martin DBS replica based on a Toyota Supra with details inspired from the 2008 James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, which we shared with you last year, comes a new project, this time of a Ferrari California roadster built on the Lexus SC430 convertible and named the Cali. Read more »

SsangYong Actyon Slapped in the Face with a BMW Kidney Grille

Before you unleash some bitter words onto SsangYong about the resemblance between the Actyon compact sport utility vehicle and the BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé (SAC), you might want to know that the Koreans had presented their high-riding and sloped-roof hatchback-style model in 2005, or three years before the Bavarians came out with their luxury proposal.

Still, we're pretty impressed at how well BMW's double kidney grille and logos blend in on this SsangYong Actyon, which was spotted parked partially on a sidewalk in Poland.

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Ford GT 40 Replica Crash in Germany Kills Passenger

We’re never happy to report an automotive related death, especially one involving a rare classic car. Well, not exactly classic, but definitely rare, because it’s a Ford GT40 replica that crashed on a country road in southern Germany, while heading to the ADAC Bavaria Historic (vintage car event).

Apparently, conditions were wet and after a sharp bend, the 49 year-old driver lost control and planted the car into the base of a tree – the 43 year-old passenger died in the impact, but the driver survived, albeit with serious injuries.

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Sounds Like a Great Deal: Pre-Order a Bugatti Replica for $150,000 from Craigslist…

Ask anyone who knows what a motorized vehicle with four wheels is if he or she would like to own a Bugatti Veyron, and the answer would be a great, loud "yes". Aspiring to own one, and being able to do so, are two very different things, as the Molsheim, France-based carmaker's single production model costs as much as a couple of brand-new Lamborghini Aventdaor LP700-4s and a pretty family house to go with it.

What is that we hear you say; replica cars? Sure, if you don't mind rolling around a Suzuki hatch or a Civic dressed as a Veyron… Are there any better ones? Well, the 2002 Mercury Cougar-based Veryon clone we found a few years back wasn't that bad from the pictures, though, we've no idea how it looked up close. All this brings us to a Craigslist ad discovered by Carscoops reader Max.

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Chevy Astro Van Turned Into Would-be Lamborghini Gallardo Wants to Find a New Home

From the strange depths of Craigslist comes this 1994 Chevrolet Astro, which as you may have noticed, doesn't really look like GM's mid-sized van as it comes with an…Italian flair of sorts.

Before you break your head trying to figure out where you've seen it before, as mentioned by Jalopnik, the Lamborghini Gallardo-inspired "Astroghini" was one of the cars built for Discovery Channel's long-gone "Ultimate Car Build-Off" reality show and it has once again hit the sales block.

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Movie Scoop: Lamborghini, McLaren and Koenigsegg Battle it Out in Need For Speed Film

Now that we've pretty much confirmed that a number of exotic supercars used in the filming of the "Need for Speed" movie in California are replicas from a detailed set of close-up shots, these fresh pictures from our new friends at Mendocinosportsplus (MSP) make a lot more sense – would you ever imagine any movie maker endangering so many rare, multi-million dollar vehicles?

In one scene, we see the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, of which only 20 examples were built in real life, chasing what we assume to be a clone of the all-new McLaren P1 and the a Koenigsegg Agera R in a very tight turn.

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Are These Supercars from Need for Speed Movie Just Replicas?

We have to admit that we were really impressed when we saw the kind of machinery the producers of the upcoming "Need for Speed" movie were able to get their hands on – a McLaren P1, Koenigsegg Agera R, Spania GTA, not to mention the more than exclusive Lamborghini Sesto Elemento…

However, judging from these new photos that surfaced on the Internet, some of these cars seem to be replicas of the original models. A Reddit user posted close-up shots of the McLaren P1 and Koenigsegg Agera R in which the two hypercars look fake.

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Trans Am Depot's Hurst Edition Pleases Teen Girls and Road Workers Alike in New Ad

The much-loved Pontiac Trans Am represents a unique page in American automotive history, and for those modern-day car buyers who are looking for the same styling cues in an up-to-date vehicle, Trans Am Depot has the answer.

They have been building a variety of Camaro-based Trans Am-inspired vehicles, and their latest offering is the Hurst Edition, which is featured in this official promo video.

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Lyonheart K, Modern Interpretation of Jaguar E-Type Officially Priced

If you're mad about cars like we are (in a good and constructive way, of course), you will no doubt be in love with the clean flowing shapes of the 1960s classics. The Jaguar E-Type is easily one of the highest-ranking of these automobiles, and it has been pulling at the heart strings of motoring enthusiasts for over 40 years.

We already have a modern interpretation of the E-Type, in the form of the very pretty Eagle Speedster, but that still retains the same design elements of the classic.

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Turn Your Brilliance into a BMW and Your BYD Into a Lexus for as Low As $63 with Chinese Kits

Chinese carmakers cloning parts or even entire vehicles from Western companies, is nothing new or surprising, though, we will admit to raising an eyebrow when we saw joint-venture partners of European brands blatantly copying their business companion's designs, as was the case with Brilliance and the very BMW X1-like V5 SUV, and BAIC's call-me-maybe Mercedes-Benz B-Class lookalike, the "BC301Z".

Taking advantage of lax copyright laws and a system that turns a blind eye as long as these companies keep up appearances (pun intended) by avoiding the use of names and logos on their vehicles, many Chinese carmakers have managed to get away with it.

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Gulf Lotus X12 is One Giant Hodge-Podge of Ugliness

As much as we tried, there's no other way to put it; the Gulf Lotus X12 is simply one of the most garish looking SUVs we've ever laid eyes on.

While we found many elements from other vehicles, ranging from the BMW-sourced tail lamps, and –inspired boot design, to the Hamann EVO-like vented bonnet and the Hummer or Toyota FJ Cruiser-shaped windshield and front roof styling, we weren't able to decode what car has been sacrificed to offer its platform for the customized body.

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18-Year Old Builds a Toyota Supra Replica from a Celica Coupe

We don’t know about Denmark, but in the States, the fourth generation of the Toyota Supra (1992-2002) is not only a rare commodity nowadays – for example, we found 8 listed for sale on eBay and 91 on Autotrader, and that's for the entire USA- but a very expensive one at that, with unmolested, low mileage cars often exchanging hands for $40,000 or more.

The reason why we mention Denmark is that, CarScoop reader Daniel S. brought to our attention a replica of a Supra IV built upon a Toyota Celica coupe from 1994 that he found listed for sale in his country.

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Is This Jaguar-Faced Ford F-150 Truck for Real?

With all the bizarre things we've seen after small premium and sport carmakers fall into the hands of large automotive groups thirsty for profits and market-share expansion, we wouldn't be surprised if someone had proposed the creation of a luxury Jaguar pickup truck when the British company was controlled by Ford.

Still, we would like to believe that if someone did throw the idea on the table, a sensible manager would have shot it down immediately…

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CarScoop Riddle: What’s the Donor Car for This Creation?

Are you ready to flex your eye muscles and prepare them for an intensive work out? If you continue to read this, that means the answer is yes.

What we have here is neither an official creation from an automaker (big or small) nor a replica of an existing model, but a custom-built and designed sports car discovered by CarScoop reader Shawnz.

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Aww, Ain't that Cute? Mini-Me Bugatti Veyron Clone Built on a Suzuki

With 1,001PS (987hp) and a top speed of 408.47 km/h (253.81 mph) for the base model, and 1,200PS (1,184hp) and an even higher maximum speed of 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph) for the Super Sport, what's not to like about Bugatti's Veyron hypercar?

Well, you can start with the fact that production is limited to a few hundred cars, but what we really dislike about the Veyron is its $1.7 million + price tag…

While you won't be surprised to learn that other gearheads feel the same, you may lift an eyebrow after seeing what some people will do about it.

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"Neck Twisting" Lamborghini Diablo Replica Based on an Acura NSX Looking for a New Home

For most, the NSX is the Holy Grail of Honda and Acura automobiles, for some, though, it's just a more reliable alternative to the Pontiac Fiero as a donor car.

Well, at least this NSX ended up forming the base for a Lamborghini Diablo clone that was discovered for sale on Craigslist in Suwanee, Georgia, by CarScoop reader Trey W. who did his homework and informed us that it may very well be the same replica we found back in 2010 on eBay.

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The Bugatti Veyron…Beetle Edition

If you had any doubts that Bugatti belongs to the same group as the makers of the legendary Beetle, just take a look at this, admittedly humorous, but at the same time, high-quality digital rendering, from the creative minds at RC82 Workchop.

The Polish artist(s) incorporated all the design cues of the original (or classic) Volkswagen Beetle, from the deep-dish steel wheels and bug eyes, to the window frames and exterior door hinges, on the shape of the Bugatti Veyron hypercar.

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