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McLaren Might Unveil Halo at 2012 Monaco GP
While automakers around the world are readying for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, McLaren is biding its time for what might be a very special unveiling at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix held in May. According to GTspirit, McLaren may introduce an all-new successor to Gordon Murray’s legendary McLaren F1 in the coming months. Under…
Dodge Challenger Tony Hawk DUB Edition Up For eBay Auction
Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk is auctioning off some of his personal goodies to benefit at-risk youth by providing them with free skateparks. Among the available items is his DUB Edition custom 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T. The Dodge Challenger features 22-inch custom TIS wheels paired with Pirelli rubber. The Tony Hawk logo has been embroidered onto…
Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C Set to Debut: Geneva Motor Show Preview
World famous tuner Gemballa will be heading to this year’s Geneva Motor Show with three world premieres, one of which is a custom McLaren MP4-12C. Alongside the McLaren will be four Porsche projects, two of which are world premieres. Few details were revealed by Gemballa, but they did say the McLaren project would feature bespoke…
Audi RS5 to Compete in 2012 International Superstars Series
A trio of Audi RS5 race cars will be joining the International Superstars Series this year, one of which will be driven by Gianni Morbidelli, a former Formula 1 racer who won the 2009 International Superstars Series championship. The other two Audi RS5s entries are from German team MTM and Swedish team KMS. Audi Sport…
Pininfarina Cambiano Concept: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Official images of the Pininfarina Cambiano concept car have been revealed ahead of the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show. According to Pininfarina, the Cambiano concept was approached with, “great attention to the environment, both as to the engine and as to the materials’ choice.” Engine wise, the Cambiano is a range extended electric vehicle with…
BMW M135i Will Head to Production, xDrive Optional
Though it hasn’t been made official by the German automaker themselves, it is widely believed that the BMW M135i Concept which is debuting at the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show, will be heading to production. The M135i Concept will head to Geneva with an inline-six powerplant featuring BMW’s “M Performance Twin Power Turbo technology”. That…
Abarth Special Edition Trio Showcases Italian Speed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Abarth is having a four-car party at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, with a trio of special edition models joining the already mentioned 695 Tributo Maserati. The three special edition Fiats from Abarth all made their debut back at the Bologna Motor Show in 2011, and the 695 Assetto Corse, 595 Competizione, and Punto Scorpione…
Ferrari 620 GT Specs Revealed
All sorts of exciting news is breaking with the upcoming Ferrari 620 GT debut, with a leaked photo coming out earlier in the week, and now specifications that have supposedly come directly from the Italian exotic automaker. It appears that the F620 GT will be powered by a 6.3L V12 powerplant with 740-hp and 690…
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible – Retro Resale
Collector’s editions are always nice to have, especially when quantities are limited. When it’s the last of a generation of iconic Chevrolet Corvette models, and only 190 were made… it’s an even bigger deal. Up for sale is the 330-hp, LT4-equipped Corvette Grand Sport Convertible, produced back in 1996 to celebrate the outgoing of the…
2013 Scion FR-S Price Set at $27,500 – in Canada
It’s still unofficial, but a source inside Scion’s Canada division has let slip to AutoGuide that when the FR-S goes on sale later this year it will start at $27,500. Initially commenting that the price would be somewhere between the $27,000 and $30,000 mark the insider, who wishes to remain anonymous, eventually gave the the…
Gumpert Planning Two Car Debut at Geneva Motor Show
Gumpert, the serious German supercar-maker with the funny name, has confirmed the unveiling of two new vehicles at the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Releasing its first teaser last November, we expect to see an official unveiling of the new production version Gumpert Tornante. As for the second Gumpert, the stylized Discove”R” found on the…
Team Lotus F1 Evora GTE Spied Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut
Lotus has announced it will unveil a “special edition of a special edition” Evora at the upcoming 2012 Geneva Auto Show. Specific details haven’t yet been released, but it’s believed the car will be a Team Lotus F1 version of the Evora GTE. Now photos of what is believed to be that exact car have…
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 557 is More Incredible Than it Sounds – Retro Resale
Looking for an immaculate 1969 Ford Mustang packing a 557 V8 under the hood that has been disguised in a 429 body? This highly detailed, frame-off build could be yours for “just” $159,900. The project has only seen about 300 miles since its completion and sports one of the most immaculate bodies ever to grace…
Scion FR-S Website for Canadians, But Why?
Last week Scion launched a new online campaign that showed off their darling sports car the FR-S. Visitors were given the opportunity to interact with the car in several ways, similar to any car’s configuration site. This is unique because the Scion FR-S hasn’t come out yet in North America and likely won’t for be…
Tesla Says Newer Models Less Prone to “Bricking”
Tesla has been weathering a storm of questions regarding its Tesla Roadsters ‘bricking’. Earlier today, the company posted an entry in its blog explaining the situation, and claiming that newer models can last significantly longer without being plugged in. The blog post titled “Plug It In” reminds Tesla Roadster owners to plug in their vehicles…
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Leaked: Geneva Motor Show Preview
The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible isn’t set to be officially unveiled until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, but it appears that photos of the convertible crossover have hit the Internet early. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be the world’s first premium convertible SUV and is based on the Evoque three-door model….
Cadillac Challenge Racing Series Starts this Weekend
Take a long look at the track-prepped matte-black CTS-V above. That’s just one of the many cars entered in this weekend’s Cadillac Challenge. The event is the first of its kind, encouraging Cadillac owners and drivers to get down and dirty on the track. The first event will take place at Autoclub Speedway, in Fontana,…
NASCAR Cancels ‘General Lee’ Parade Lap in Phoenix Over Confederate Flag Concerns
Pro golfer Bubba Watson bought himself a “General Lee” Dodge Charger for $110,000 at an auction because he loved it, not because he wanted publicity Nevertheless, that is exactly what Watson got after being scheduled to drive the ’69 Charger on a parade lap before the March 4 Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix until…
Creations n’ Chrome Fox Body Ford Mustang Heading to SEMA
SEMA is a long way off, but this could help you curb your anxiety until November. Creations n’ Chrome has teamed up with Gurnade Design Firm to show off this detailed renderingof their upcoming Ford Mustang project to debut at the 2012 SEMA Show. Creations n’ Chrome built numerous Mustangs for SEMA and Ford as…
2013 SRT Viper Leaked, by Hot Wheels
We’re all anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 2013 SRT Viper by Dodge, scheduled to debut in April at the New York International Auto Show. Until then, all that SRT (or Dodge) has done is tease us with images of the upcoming model. Toy maker Hot Wheels may, however, have just accidentally revealed the new…
Porsche 911 Manual Transmission Phased Out, Maybe
Don’t rush to get a manual-transmission Porsche 911 yet, but it seems production of the seven-speed sports car might be limited to the next eight years. Michael Schätzle, project manager of the new 911, said so in an interview with Automobile, citing sales figures that say 78 percent of the seventh-generation 911 sold with the PDK…
Camaro ZL1 TapShift Automatic Transmission Faster Than a Manual
The new Chevy Camaro ZL1 is full of surprises. GM is now promoting its newly-improved TapShift technology that the American automaker is claiming “performance car enthusiasts will experience the hands-on driving satisfaction of a ‘stick’ with the ease of an automatic transmission.” “The faster you can get to the next gear, the better, and from…
Dodge Viper ACR-X Sets 7:03 Nurburgring Lap Time – Video
While we anxiously await the new SRT Viper to finally make its debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show, it appears that Dodge wants to remind us just how powerful its previous iteration of the Viper was. The Viper Club of America has released a new video showcasing the race-only Viper ACR-X taking…
Artega Roadster Set for 2012 Geneva Motor Show Debut
German sports car manufacturer Artega will be heading to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to debut its new Artega Roadster. Powered by the same 3.6L V6 found in the Artega GT Coupe variant, the Artega Roadster will have 300-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. While specs haven’t yet been detailed on the Roadster – and…
