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SEMA 2010: 710-HP Stasis Engineering Audi R8 Spyder is the Complete Package
For Audi‘s first ever appearance at SEMA they couldn’t have picked a more impressive car. Knowing full-well that this is an aftermarket show, they decided to avoid over-the-top aero kits in favor of some serious performance courtesy Stasis Engineering. The boys at Stasis certainly had their work cut out for them, however, when tasked to…
Bugatti Veyron Launched In India With MSRP Of $3.6 Million
More than 75 percent of India’s population lives on less than $2 a day, but that hasn’t stopped Bugatti from selling their Veyron supercar in the country, where a 110 percent import tax has pushed the car’s price to $3.6 million USD. “People have more spending power and are getting more aware of owning beautiful…
Ferrari 612 GTS Pavesi Sports An Old School T-Top
The Ferrari aficionado who commissioned the one-off 612 GTS Pavesi must have been a fan of Bon Jovi and Trans Am’s in a previous life, because he somehow decided that the base Ferrari 612 wasn’t awesome enough – it needed a T-Top. This particular 612 was allegedly done by Ferrari’s in-house customization program, and also…
Chrysler 200 Convertible To Debut At Los Angeles Auto Show
The Chrysler Sebring is one of America’s least liked cars, and the convertible has the ignominious honor of being lampooned on The Office as the official car of Michael Scott, the incompetent, ostentatious company boss. Chrysler is hoping that the Sebring droptop will get a fresh start when it adopts the new nameplate and look of the…
Ford Reveals Nine Custom Mustangs Headed to SEMA
It looks like there might not be room for anyone but Ford at the SEMA Show this year. The Blue Oval has already announced a lineup of eight Fiestas, seven F-Series trucks and a selection of other vehicles that include everything from a Taurus to a Lincoln MKX; and now Ford has released info on…
Chrysler 200 Convertible to Join Sedan for LA Auto Show Debut
Not only will we get our first look at the Chrysler 200 sedan at the LA Auto Show, but we’ll also be “treated” to the 200 Convertible. The staple of rental car fleets from Orlando to San Francisco, the old Sebring convertible made its sedan counterpart look good – a testament to just how awful…
BMW Recalls Cars After ABC News Exposé
BMW has recalled 130,000 vehicles using turbocharged inline-6 engines after complaints regarded the fuel pump used with the engine. Vehicles affected include 2007-2010 135i, 535i, X6 and Z4 cars, while another 20,000 2008 X5s are also being recalled, despite not using the turbo motor. BMW owners approach ABC after they complained of “losing power” while…
Lamborghini Gallardo Performante Coming In 2011
What’s worse than being wrong? Being almost right. We ran a news item on the upcoming Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Spyder, aka the “Performance” , on Wednesday. Now we get word that the car will actually be called the “Performante”, which is supposedly Italian for…Performance! Lamborghini will now follow the tradition of incredibly banal Italian…
1952 Porsche 356 Cabrio Crowned As America’s Oldest Porsche
As part of Porsche‘s 60th anniversary celebrations, the company sought out the oldest Porsche in the United States. The title ended up going to the beautiful 1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet seen above. With it’s 1.5L 60 horsepower motor and bright red paintwork, the car harkens back to the early days of Porsche, when the cars…
Nissan To Display Plug-In Sedan At Los Angeles Auto Show
Nissan has released information about a new plug-in sedan set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, a vehicle known as the Ellure. No details or photos have been released, but a nice bit of marketing fluff states that “Nissan’s dramatic new-value sedan exploration, the Nissan Ellure, is designed to bring a higher level…
Rental Corvette Does Donuts on the Beach, Ends Up In Water [video]
Yeah, so… what happened? How in the world does a convertible Corvette end up in the water? Better yet, how does a Hertz rental convertible Corvette end up in the water? And of course, everything’s all captured on video and shared with the world via YouTube. The story according to NBC San Diego is that…
REPORT: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 “Performance” Coming In 2011
Lamborghini is apparently creating an open-air version of their Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera, to be known as the “Performance”. Two black racing stripes, wheels from the closed-roof Superleggera and special glass engine cover help differentiate this car from lesser Spyders. The car is expected to weigh 67 lbs lighter than a standard Spyder, while displacing 570…
Mazda SkyActiv-G Engines To Get 14:1 Compression Ratio
Mazda‘s upcoming SkyActiv-G engines will get a 14:1 compression ratio, the highest in the world for a gasoline engine, according to a report in Autoweek. Most cars run compression ratios of 8.5:1, with high performance engines using ratios closer to 11:1. The SkyActiv-G motor takes that figure to a new level, and we’d really like…
All 100 Neiman Marcus Chevy Camaro Convertibles Sell Out in 3 Minutes
The Camaro is a hit. Need proof? Apart from the already impressive sales numbers for the standard V6 and SS models, Chevy found 100 buyers for all of its Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro Convertibles, with the extravagantly priced ($75,000) muscle cars selling out in just 3 minutes. With some simple yet shocking math, that’s a…
Report: Porsche Planning Hybrids Across Entire Model Range
A report in trade publication Automotive News suggests that Porsche is planning a hybrid variant of every model in its lineup. Porsche’s Cayenne Hybrid is the first Cayenne sold to the public, while the 911 GT3.R has successfully campaigned in high level sports car racing in Europe. Next up is a Panamera Hybrid, as well…
Hennessey Announces 755-HP HPE700 Camaro Convertible
After Hennessey’s huge success with the 2010 HPE700 Chevy Camaro, we’re guessing they were a little regretful of only releasing 24 limited edition vehicles. So as any wise business would do, they’re going to do another limited edition release of the HPE700 Camaro, just this time in convertible form. And yes, only 24 of them…
Audi TT RS Race Car Gets DTM Style
Mmmm, a DTM-inspired Audi TT RS! What more could we ask for? The new Audi TT RS is an impressive machine in street trim, so it’s no surprise that it’s becoming a platform of choice for various racers around the world. Set to debut in the VLN Endurance Series over in Europe this TT-RS Endurance…
Ruf Roadster Goes Retro, Inspired by 1967 911 Targa
Ruf has just released their newest creation, a 911 Porsche Roadster inspired by Porsche’s 1967 911 Targa. The Ruf Roadster comes fully equipped with an integrated roll cage for extra safety and chassis reinforcement to go along with the versatility of open air driving. Powered by the six-cylinder boxer engine that pushes out 400-hp, Ruf’s…
Next-Gen Boxster to Gain Size, Lose Weight, Add 4-Cylinder
With plans to introduce a new entry-level sports car, the next-generation Porsche Boxster will move up in size, following the likes of the BMW Z4. According to a report by Automobile, the next Boxster will grow by up to 2.5-inches between the wheels while overall length will expand by roughly 1.5-inches, improving ride quality and…
2012 BMW 6 Series Cabriolet Revealed in Spy Photo and Creative Photoshop
A single photo of BMW‘s new 6 Series Cabriolet has appeared online courtesy of the folks at AutoBild, but the story is more than just a simple leak. The photo itself is actually a doctored version (and quite a good one we might add) of another photo of the 6er drop-top from what one BMW…
Lexus LC600h to Succeed SC430 With Hybrid Power, AWD
Lexus is planning a successor to the retired SC430 model that should put it back in contention with the Mercedes SL. The new car is rumored to wear the LC600h badge and that name says a lot. Using a shortened version of the next generation LS platform the LC would be AWD and use an…
Naked Man Goes On Shooting Spree In Chrysler PT Cruiser
A man in East St. Louis, Illinois, went on a shooting rampage, armed only with an AK-47, a Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible and his birthday suit. The PT Cruiser ended up rolled over after the thief crashed it and used it as cover while he fired at police officers attempting to arrest him. While harming…
2012 Mercedes SLK Teased With Magic Sky Control Roof
The folks at Mercedes just love gimmicky innovations. From the AirScarf to the AirCap in the new E-Class Cabriolet, now comes what will apparently be dubbed Magic Sky Control. According to the folks at AutoExpress, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will make use of the new feature, which is teased in a shot of the retractable…
Put a Neiman Marcus Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Under the Tree This Christmas
The much-anticipated annual Neiman Marcus “Christmas Book” is now available, and within its pages, you’ll find something a little unexpected – a special edition of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. But only expect to find one under your tree if you’ve been good, because this gift will cost Santa $75,000 (FYI: everyone here at AutoGuide…
