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Porsche Boxster Diesel Possible Admits R&D Chief
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An interesting report has surfaced from the 33rd Vienna Motor Symposium that revealed Porsche has diesel powerplants firmly in its strategy, while electric vehicles are not. Speaking at the conference, Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz revealed that the German automaker believes that pure electric vehicles are “not even close to series production with the current…
1985 Toyota Corolla GTS Ad – Video
With a flood of Scion FR-S reviews (including our own) hitting the net recently, now is as good a time as any to take a look back at the inspiration to that car, the Toyota Corolla GT-S. Light weight, well-balanced and rear-wheel drive the GT-S is one of the few sports cars in Toyota’s history,…
Lamborghinis Overtake Parking Lot in Massive Meetup
The Lamborghini Club of America recently held a meet, assembling the finest and largest collection of Lamborghini exotics that we’ve seen in quite some time.
Scion FR-S Road Test Bonus Feature – Video
AutoGuide recently got back behind the wheel of the Scion FR-S. Having tested the car first on track in Japan, we then had the opportunity to drive it on public roads here in America with a proper road test that looks at more than just how good it handles.
Nissan 370Z Crowdsourced Project Car Begins – Video
Nissan is taking an interesting approach to show off the tuning potential of its 370Z by tasking its Facebook fans with deciding what modifications make their way onto its project car.
2001 Chevrolet Camaro Intimidator SS Could be Yours for $49,900
Missed out on the limited edition Chevy Camaro Intimidator SS when it first came out? Here’s your chance to get your hands on one that’s basically new with just 48 miles on the odometer and selling for $49,900. Only 83 of these special Camaros were made, commissioned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and built by…
Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit – Video
There remains to be no official word on a higher-horsepower version of the Scion FR-S, however, those looking for some added cornering performance and style are in luck. At a recent drive event in Las Vegas (read our Scion FR-S Road Test here) Scion announced a long list of TRD goodies that will be made…
Porsche Former Chief Designer Tony Lapine Dies at 81
This year has been rough for Porsche designers. Last month Ferdinand Porsche, designer of the 911, passed away; and now Tony Lapine (second from left), former chief designer at Porsche passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, April 29.
Trio of Chinese Concepts Showcase Volkswagen of the Future
Almost a year ago, the People’s Car Project launched in China to garner ideas for concepts that would further be developed by German automaker, Volkswagen.
SRT Viper Renders Ferrari Boss Speechless
Regarded round the world for its exotic supercars, Ferrari counts itself among the automotive elite — and for good reason. That’s why it came as such a compliment when Ferrari boss, presumably Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, stood speechless in front of the SRT Viper.
Top 10 Progressive Sports Cars of the Future
Sports cars have often set the bar in new automotive technology and trends. Things like dual-clutch transmissions and forced induction engines were practically engineered for the sole purpose of taking a sports car to the absolute edge of excitement and danger.
Bespoke Lamborghini Aventador J Does 0-60 in 2.5 Seconds
What you’re looking at right now is a Lamborghini Aventador J, only it’s got a twist. Unless you’ve had your eyes shut for the past couple months, pictures of the wicked Lambo have probably crossed your path, but this version has a roof and is a lot faster.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette to Sell in South Korea
One of America’s oldest sports car mainstays, the Chevrolet Corvette, is headed for sale in South Korea according to the company.
2014 Cadillac ELR to Bow Next Year with Chevy Volt Powertrain
The Cadillac ELR was confirmed for production by GM with the release date remaining unclear, but now we have learned that the new Chevy Volt-based Cadillac will be introduced in 2013 as a 2014 model, hitting showrooms late in 2014.
Mazda RX-8 Given An Extended Life
At the end of last year, Mazda decided to pull the RX-8 off its North American showroom floors and announced that a limited edition model will be produced for 2012, but just for the local Japanese market.
Ultra-Rare Lancia Stratos Hitting the Auction Block
The Lancia Stratos isn’t just one of the world’s rarest cars, but one with an iconic cult following like no other. In total, 492 Stratos are believed to have been built, with the majority of them being competition or Rally race cars. The Stradale variant of the Stratos was built for the street, a requirement…
Oldest Unrestored Mini Heading to Auction
Heading to an auction at the Royal Air Force Museum in England on April 30th, 2012 is a very rare 1959 Austin MINI Se7en De Luxe Saloon. What makes this MINI so special is that it’s believed to be the oldest surviving unrestored MINI in the world. According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust,…
Fiat 500 Claims Victory in Inaugural B-Spec Race
During the offseason, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) announced its new B-Spec class to give automakers and racers a relatively affordable platform to go racing. The season has finally kicked off with Carbotech’s Fiat 500 claiming the first victory. The ‘showroom stock’ racing series includes race cars like the Honda Fit and Mazda…
McLaren MP4-12C a Resounding Success in America
The McLaren MP4-12C arrived in America earlier this year as one of Englands finest supercars packing a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine with 592-hp and a base price of $229,000.
Lexus GS 350 Plays Chicken with an LFA – Video
You probably know what it means to play “chicken,” but the risks associated with the reckless schoolyard game take a more serious tone when cars are involved. That said, it’s a blast to watch.
One-Off Roush Mustang to be Auctioned for Charity
Roush and Ford have teamed up to donate a complete one-off 2013 Roush Stage 3 Mustang to be auctioned off at the upcoming SAE Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Jon Olsson’s PPI Audi R8 Razor GTR in Stunning Detail
In the skiing world Jon Olsson is known for innovating new tricks, in the automotive world he’s known for taking supercars through weather that might make some SUV drivers cringe.
Morgan Three-Wheeler Offered For U.S. Market Later This Year
A tiny car with big personality, Morgan CEO Charles Morgan announced that the radical Three-wheeler will be offered in the U.S. through the distribution channel of three select U.S. dealerships.
2013 Scion FR-S Launch Coincides with Canadian Motorsport Sponsorship
Aspiring Canadian racers have something to look forward to this summer as Scion announces its plan to sponsor motorsports drivers for the second year in a row.
