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Joss JP1 Set To Be Officially Unveiled Later This Year
You probably have not heard of a car company called Joss, and you probably won’t see one running around in your neighborhood either, but this new Australian supercar builder will be unveiling their first production model later this year. So far known as the JP1 (official model name will be announced at the cars launch),…
Matte Brown Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV Is Surprisingly Cool
In the world of matte wraps, the colors black, white, grey, blue, green and red maybe come to mind as acceptable finishes. Recently, a matte gold Nissan GT-R surfaced that made us wonder how other cars would look in non-traditional shades. Well, an answer to our curiosity has shown up with a Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4…
2012 Lamborghini Aventador Commercial Surfaces [Video]
In this new 2012 Lamborghini Aventador “Quality” promo commercial, the Italian automaker takes the viewer inside the factory to show just how much thought and quality goes into designing and building the brand’s flagship super car. The three minute in-depth video starts off by showing the designers sketches of the car, then it is transferred…
McCartney Lambo, Rare Aston Martin Help Bolster $11.6 Million Goodwood Auction
Said Aston was once owned by racing driver Innes Ireland and is believed to be one of just two such examples ever built.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Gets Green Light for Limited Production
When Aston Martin first unvieled the V12 Zagato coupe at the recent Villa d’Este concours event, the British exotic car manufacturer said this is just to celebrate the relationship between them and coachbuilder Zagato. They went onto say that just a racing version will be produced to take part in numerous endurance racing events this…
Lamborghini Murcielago SV vs. Squirrel [Video]
Held once a year the the AutoClub Speedway outside LA, the Ultimate Lamborghini Experience promises an adrenaline-filled day at the track. Just ask the local wildlife. The roar of a Murcielago LP670 SV’s 670-hp V12 engine can send a squirrel running. Unfortunately for this little rodent, he’s running right into the path of the exotic…
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L’Or Blanc: Made of Porcelain, Much Faster Than a Tea Pot
As if Bugatti’s Veyron Grand Sport wasn’t extravagant or unique enough, the ultra-exotic auto manufacturer has unveiled a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle dubbed the L’Or Blanc. In collaboration with Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, this Veyron Grand Sport features porcelain on its body and in its cabin. Stop rubbing your eyes, the most unusual material imaginable that can be…
Goodwood Erects 91.9-Foot Tall Sculpture To Commemorate Jaguar E-Type
In commemoration of the Jaguar E-type’s 50th anniversary, a 91.9-foot tall sculpture has taken center stage for this years Goodwood Festival of Speed. This gigantic steel structure constitutes nearly half a kilometer of steel pipes, which were originally intended for use as a gas pipeline. The material for this structure was donated by Tata Steel,…
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Debuts At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed [Car Porn]
The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 will make its first official public appearance at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from June 30th to July 3rd. The GT3 will differ from the MP4-12C through aerodynamic performance upgrades including a front radiator, which increases the maximum ambient temperature at which the car can run. Other upgrades include a new…
Bespoke Ferrari Car Key Sparkles With Diamonds And Gold
It’s not good enough to drive the flashy car – you need the keys to go along with it. And if you’re all about the bling, Ferrari now offers car keys studded with precious metals and gemstones to make you shine. The Bespoke Ferrari Car Key was created by S.P.Green & Co, features 1160 diamonds…
China Opens World’s Longest Cross-Sea Bridge, Stretching 26 Miles
China has just opened the world’s longest cross-sea bridge spanning 26 miles (42 kilometers) end to end. The Jiaozhou Bay bridge links China’s eastern port city of Qingdao to the island of Huangdao. The bridge is 110 feet wide, is the longest of its kind and cost a whopping $1.5 billion to build. The bridge…
Porsche Celebrates Race-Bred Innovation At Goodwood Festival
Because this year’s Goodwood Festival also marks 60 years of Porsche in the United Kingdom, there will also be a variety of street versions on display including an early 911 and an example of it’s intended successor, the 928
JFK Jr.’s Used Saab On eBay For $100,000
A used car dealer in New Jersey is trying to make a profit off of John F. Kennedy Jr.’s Saab 900 by selling it for $100,000 on eBay. For those of you that think the price is fitting, a 1994 Saab 900 in excellent condition and low miles typically would sell for about $4,700 on…
BMW Puts Six-Cylinder In U.S Spec 6-Series
BMW has confirmed that the U.S 6-series 640i, will receive a six-cylinder. The 6-series in the U.S, the 650i, has traditionally received an eight cylinder. This exciting new 640i will receive a 320-hp version of BMW’s single-turbo inline-six engine. The 640i will be offered only in rear-wheel drive but the 650i will get an all-wheel…
Lotus Exige Rally Car to Debut at Frankfurt Auto Show
Lotus is planning to build a Exige-based rally car that it will debut later this year at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The decision to enter the pro-rallying ranks is the latest move by the British sports car maker to further expand its motorsports activities that currently stretch from GT car racing at Le Mans to…
Chrysler May Return To GT Racing
Chrysler is playing with the idea of returning to international GT competition with the next generation of Viper. Chysler dominated with the original Viper in the GTS class with wins at Le Mans 24 Hours from 1998-2000. The American automaker is looking at the possibility of taking on BMW, Ferrari, Chevrolet and Porsche in the…
Hertz May Start Carrying Shelby Mustangs For “Rent-A-Racer” Program
Shelby American may pair up with Hertz to offer a “rent-a-racer” program that offers upgraded Mustang GTs for enthusiast-oriented consumers. The Shelby Mustang would be offered in two traditional configurations: black and gold or white and gold. The Mustang would be powered by the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine cranking out 412-hp coupled with an…
2011 Nissan Leaf Takes On Laguna Seca [Video]
Last Sunday, the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosted Refuel 2011, the third annual track day for electric cars and motorcycles. The event was open to anyone with an electric car, ranging from the Tesla Roadster to DIY conversion cars. This year’s event was the first time that fully electric production vehicles from mainstream car makers…
Five Nissan Skylines Impounded After Posting Street Race on YouTube
Police have impounded five high performance Nissan Skyline’s after a YouTube video was shot of six cars racing through Adelaide’s Heysen Tunnel in Southern Australia. The sixth car involved was a light-coloured Skyline, and is still at large, but police are confident they will find the driver. The five men arrested, aged 21 to 34…
Audi R8 Limited Edition Celebrates 10th Le Mans Win
To celebrate its 10th win at the 24 Hour of Le Mans, Audi has announced a new Limited Edition version of its R8 exotic sports car. Complete with plenty of standard equipment, like the magnetic ride suspension, Bang and Olufsen audio system and navigation, what really sets this R8 apart is the custom interior and…
The BMW 1M Drifts The Highest Helipad In The World [VIDEO]
In this 45 second commercial, the all-new BMW 1M drifts on a helipad hundreds of feet in the air over a city. Is it real? Of course not but it is very entertaining to watch, and actually looks pretty realistic. BMW has been launching these fun commercials (1M vs the Concrete Walls), to stress the fact…
1963 Volkswagen Bus Hammers At Record-Setting $217,800
The Barrett-Jackson auctions are famous for selling rare exotic cars for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Usually the cars that command the highest prices are limited production Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s and Aston Martin’s. At the Orange County auction, a 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger sold for $215,600, and a 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III James Young sedan…
Lamborghini Aventador To Appear In Batman: The Dark Knight Rises
Bruce Wayne’s ride of choice in The Dark Night was a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, but the Murci met an early demise halfway through the movie. Fortunately, Wayne is fabulously rich, and if it wasn’t for the wrecked Lambo, he’d probably want the newest model anyways (who can bear being seen in last year’s model anyways?)….
One-Off Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Includes Custom Jewelery Box
Rolls Royce has decided to offer its British customers a very special Phantom Drophead Coupe that “was designed to capture the essence of a perfect weekend get-away, offering drivers and their passengers the ultimate luxurious and relaxing experience in roof-down motoring.” This ultra exclusive one-off Phantom comes painted in Mazarine Blue, inspired by the Mazarine Blue…
