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2014 Jaguar F-Type Video First Look: Paris Motor Show
Officially unveiled on the eve of the Paris Motor Show, the Jaguar F-Type is in many ways the start of a new era for the British luxury brand.
Jaguar F-Type Debuts Officially Before Paris Motor Show
Officially re-entering the sports car market for the first time since its E-Type left it in 1974, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type made its official debut today ahead of the Paris Motor Show.
Rolls-Royce Reveals Art Deco Special Edition: 2012 Paris Motor Show
Rolls-Royce is paying homage to the 1925 Paris Exposition, which coined the term ‘Art Deco’, at this year’s Paris Motor Show with special edition Ghost and Phantom models.
Maserati GranCabrio MC Stradale Leaked: 2012 Paris Motor Show Preview
At the last Paris Motor Show two years ago, Maserati debuted its GranTurismo MC Stradale sporting a 4.7-liter V8 with 450 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. Now two years later at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Italian automaker will unveil its GranCabrio MC Stradale.
Jaguar F-Type Video Preview: 2012 Paris Motor Show
The Jaguar F-Type is one of the more highly anticipated debuts heading to the 2012 Paris Motor Show. That said, it’s not surpriseing that it leaked before its debut in France.
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Kills off Virage, Starts at $185,400
As expected, Aston Martin has replaced its outgoing Virage model with a new-generation DB9. The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will feature an updated 6.0-liter V12 engine with 510-hp and 457 lb-ft of torque.
In Memoriam: The V8 Engine 1900-201?
With the oil crisis of the ‘70s many predicted the death of the V8 engine, but it has continued to solider on. With Chrysler and Infiniti execs recently commenting that there’s no place for eight-cylinder cars in the future of their respective brands, this time, are the V8 engine’s days finally numbered?
Tesla Roadster Trumps Supercars in Drag Race
Plenty of exotic supercars made their way to Russ Beach Smith Falls Airport to take part in the ‘Race the Runway 2012’ charity event that raises money for the Russ Beach Smith Falls-Montague Aviation Museum. At the event, millions of dollars worth of exotics took part in a 1/4-mile drag race on the paved runway,…
Buick Convertible Teased by GM’s Opel Brand
Once languishing Buick had new life breathed into its sails during GM’s restructuring and part of that was an expanded lineup, the latest of which might be a convertible.
Audi RS5 Cabriolet to Debut Online Ahead of Paris – Video
Audi will be debuting its RS5 Cabriolet model online ahead of its 2012 Paris Motor Show debut on September 6 at 8 a.m. EST.
Lexus LFA Roadster Spied Again
It’ll be another year and change before the production Lexus LFA Roadster hits the road, but why wait?
Lamborghini Gallardo Final Special Edition Coming
How fitting that shortly after Lamborghini announced that the Gallardo’s successor would have a much simpler lineup, a European source has confirmed that the Gallardo will get yet another special edition model before the end of this year.
2015 Mazda MX-5 to Get 1.3-Liter Turbo
Clearly there’s plenty of excitement surrounding the next-generation Mazda MX-5 model, to the point that the rumors are starting to become hard to keep track of.
Porsche Rev Match Technology Replaces Heel-Toe Downshifting
When the 2013 Porsche Carrera 4 and 4S models were revealed ahead of their Paris Motor Show debut, the German automaker tossed in a little bit of info that its Sport Chrono package will include technology to automatically double-declutch during downshifts.
BMW i8 Spyder to Bow at LA Auto Show
Originally rumored for a NY Auto Show debut earlier this year, the BMW i8 Spyder Concept is now scheduled to make its first appearance at the LA Auto Show this Fall.
Lamborghini Gallardo Successor Will Have Simpler Lineup
The successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo is set to launch sometime in 2014, with a more simplified list of variations on the model.
Jaguar F-Type Gets ad Help From Lana Del Rey
With its Paris debut less than a month away, Jaguar’s return to the two-seat sports car world really doesn’t need an introduction, but then again being sung in and out by a beautiful woman never hurt.
Aston Martin ‘Power, Beauty, Soul’ Tour to Visit Nine Countries
Aston Martin will be taking three of its top models on a ‘Power, Beauty, Soul’ tour which will stop at 27 different cities across nine countries. Accompanying the tour will be the British automaker’s Vanquish, V12 Zagato and V12 Vantage Roadster.
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 4S Leaked
The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S isn’t set to make their world premiere until the 2012 Paris Motor Show late next month, but images of the four-wheel drive coupe and convertible have already hit the Internet.
Nine Cars Discontinued for 2013
Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year.
BMW Z4 M35i Debuting at 2013 Detroit Auto Show
The BMW Z4 Roadster will get its own M Performance variant in the form of a Z4 M35i, set to debut at next year’s Detroit Auto Show. Powered by a 3.0-liter, straight-six that’s also found in the M135i, the Z4 M35i will sport 320-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.
Kia Soul Convertible, Hot Hatch in the Works
Recently we caught spy photos of Kia‘s new 2014 Soul, but that’s not all the Korean automaker has in the works. Kia is currently planning on a sporty hatchback model to rival the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, along with a Soul convertible variant.
Mazda MX-5 GT4 Makes 320 HP, Costs $197,000
With a price that could bring a host of high-end exotics to your driveway, it’s probably hard to imagine who would buy a Mazda Miata that costs more than $200,000 after taxes, that is until you consider that this isn’t a street-legal car.
McLaren 12C Spider Unveiled at Pebble Beach
Despite being unveiled online in early July, the second in McLaren’s growing range of street-legal supercars made its debut behind closed doors at Pebble Beach.
