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Corvette ZR1 Powered Lotus Exige is One Extreme Project Car
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Italian seat manufacturer, Composite Worx, has decided to build an extreme project car to show off its product line. The Lotus Exige-based Extrema is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 LS9 engine found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
New Nissan 240SX Rumors Surface… Again
For decades, Nissan has been creating some of Japan’s finest sports cars. Both the 370Z and the GT-R are well respected for the performance they deliver, especially for the price, but there’s no arguing Nissan lacks a real sports car under $30,000.
Gold Wrapped Lamborghini Aventador Stars in Video
Project Au79 by Prestige Imports is a gold-wrapped Lamborghini Aventador LP-700 that was designed to be an attention grabber. Its goal was to become its own character for filmmakers, and now it stars in its first feature film.
Audi TT Super-Lightweight Model Under Development
Audi’s tiny TT sport coupe might be getting a serious performance boost soon, but not in horsepower.
Subaru BRZ STi Might be Ready Next Year
No doubt it’s a question on anyone’s mind who bought a Subaru BRZ or Scion FR-S this year: when will there be a higher-performing version?
Kia “Seriously Looking” at Launching a Sports Car: CEO
As Kia continues to enjoy continued growth, the Korean automaker’s CEO is looking ahead to the future and wants to launch a flagship sports car to continue pushing the brand forward.
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line to Reach US Next Year
Volkswagen will offer Beetle buyers an R-Line package starting next year to help the car look sportier.
New BMW i Concept, i8 Roadster Heading to 2012 LA Auto Show
An all-new BMW i Concept vehicle will be making its world debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show along with the North American debut of the BMW i8 Concept Roadster.
Scion FR-S Caravan to 2012 SEMA Show – Video
On October 31st, 2012, 50 Scion FR-S vehicles assembled a caravan to drive out to Las Vegas for the 2012 SEMA Show. The Japanese automaker was on hand to capture the action, releasing a short teaser video of its trip.
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Finished US Tour in LA
Called a “new breed of grand tourer” by its manufacturer, the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish is set to roar into the L.A. Auto Show next week.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Spied
Mercedes-Benz is giving its popular E-Class model a refresh for the 2014 model year, outfitting its front end with a pair of single-piece headlights rather than the classic quad-headlight design which characterized the cars for years.
Lotus Esprit Ready for Production: Report
After rumors of the Esprit’s death were debunked, Lotus has charged ahead and according to inside sources, the brand’s newest sports car is all but ready to be built.
Fiat 500 Production Hits One Million Mark
Fiat has produced its one millionth 500 model after five years of being on the market, symbolizing the compact car’s continued growth in over 100 countries around the world.
10 Concept Cars That Didn’t Go Anywhere
Every new auto show brings another exciting round of wild concept cars. But do these ideas ever make it to reality?
Ferrari Enzo Successor Detailed
The successor to the Ferrari Enzo, previously known as the F70 and codenamed internally as F150, will pack more than 800 hp and weigh as little as 2,425 lbs.
Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet Teased in Video: 2012 LA Auto Show Preview
As expected, the Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet will be making its North American debut at the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Ford Fiesta ST to Make 180 HP
It’s becoming harder to believe that the Ford Fiesta ST won’t be making its American debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show, especially now that its specifications have leaked.
Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Takes Delivery of Custom Jaguar XKR-S
Iron Maiden drummer and long time Jaguar enthusiast, Nicko McBrain, took possession of a bespoke XKR-S that has been “Maidenized.”
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Clay Model Sculpted in Video
Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its SLS AMG Black Series model boasting a 6.3-liter V8 powerplant with 622 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque.
McLaren MP4-12C GT Can-Am Confirmed for Production as “Ultimate Track Car”
McLaren Automotive has confirmed its wild track-focused MP4-12C Can-Am Edition concept car is heading to production as the most powerful version of the brand’s new sports car yet.
2014 Nissan GT-R Heading to LA Auto Show in US-Spec
The US-spec 2014 Nissan GT-R will be making its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of this month, the Japanese automaker has confirmed.
MINI JCW GP to Be Hatch Only
As MINI prepares to debut its John Cooper Works (JCW) GP model at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the British automaker has all but confirmed that the high-performance model will come in hatchback form only.
Saab 9-3 Convertible EV Under Consideration
Saab‘s new owners, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), is looking forward to resurrecting the brand, and one model under consideration is a 9-3 convertible electric vehicle.
Gumpert Recovering After Insolvency Filing
Back in late August, supercar maker Gumpert filed for provisional insolvency after a busted attempt at attracting the Chinese market. Luckily, the German automaker is now recovering from insolvency with production back to normal and its order list getting longer.
