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Ferrari 612 Replacement Spied Testing in Maranello
Ferrari is expected to debut its replacement for the 612 Scaglietti at the Geneva Auto Show in March. What that car will look like has now been made a lot clearer thanks to several photos taken by a FerrariChat forum member. Or has it? The poster, tx246, also provides some interesting information about the vehicle….
Very First Dodge Charger Headed to Auction
In 1999 it was acquired by noted dream car collector Joe Bortz who had it restored at no expense. In fact Bortz went a step further and had one of the original, hand built Hemi engines installed, thus creating the car’s ‘should have been’ original configuration.
Merdad 902 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Unveiled: First Live Photos
The Porsche Cayenne is a very accomplished vehicle. Not only can it handle the rough stuff better than most SUVs, but it can also handle tarmac in ways that seems impossible for a vehicle of its girth. So a perfect all rounder you could say. However, if you’re looking for something that performed like the…
Pagani C9 Teased Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Debut [Video]
Pagani’s upcoming successor to the Zonda, code named C9, will be the Italian automaker’s latest and greatest, set to debut at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show. Just to give us a little bit of a teaser of what we can expect from the next generation Zonda, Pagani has released quite the teaser video of the…
Gemballa Tuned Ferrari Enzo MIG-U1 Could be Yours for $3.8 Million
Before the untimely death of Uwe Gemballa, he had given the world a special gift, a modified Ferrari Enzo. Gemballa is one of the most well-known tuners in the world, but all his work was previously focused on Porsches. So the move to work his magic on a Ferrari, and a very rare one at…
China’s BAIC in Bid to Buy Pininfarina
BAIC currently owns the tooling, intellectual property and powertrain technology from the current Saab 9-3, which it purchased from General Motors and is already working on several new cars based on this platform, a new Pininfarina styled 9-3 could be one of them.
Lamborghini Planning 50th Anniversary Model
Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini is just two-years away from celebrating its 50th anniversary as a car company, and according to recent reports it is working on something rather special for this milestone. What will the new Anniversary model be is not clear at the moment. Some suggest it will be an all-new vehicle, but history…
Bugatti Planning Audi A8-Based Sedan, No More Sports Cars
The Bugatti Galibier was first introduced in September of 2009 and while it has already reportedly been given the green-light several times, Germany’s Der Spiegel has just announced an additional confirmation. In an interview with company execs, Der Spiegel reports that a new model is in the works, based on the Audi A8 platform. It’s…
BMW EfficientDynamics Concept i8 Spied at YAS Circuit in Abu Dhabi [Video]
Thanks to a forum member on TeamSpeed, we have some video, not to mention some rather impressive photos, of BMW‘s EfficientDynamics Concept hitting the track in Abu Dhabi. Painted mostly in silver, it’s likely the same car as the while model that first debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2009 and has been touring…
Ferrari Enzo Prototype For Sale
Ever wanted to collect one of the world’s most famous vehicles? Here’s your chance. The only working test car for the Enzo is now available for purchase with an unknown price tag. This is the only prototype Enzo that ever left Ferrari‘s factory and comes with all the factory certification. A true collector’s car, this…
‘Blanc de Blancs’ Aston Martin V8 Vantage Inspired by Champagne
In a world where there’s something for everyone, German tuner Graf Weckerle has introduced its extravagant tuning package for Aston Martin‘s V8 Vantage. The end result is definitely not our cup of tea, but we admit the German tuner does have a way of doing something very unique. Blending history and culture with Aston Martin’s…
Ferrari 612 Replacement Specs Leaked: Hybrid AWD Exotic to Get 670-HP
We’ve reported several times that Ferrari‘s replacement for the 612 Scaglietti will debut at the Geneva Auto Show and that it will be an AWD hybrid, but now some official specs have reportedly leaked out. According to a knowledgeable source on TeamSpeed, the new luxury exotic (code named 151) will be powered by a 6.3-liter…
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Shows Flagrant Disregard For Innocent Life
Well, what else is there to say…? Aside from the lame video game introduction, there is no way that you, a reader of AutoGuide, do not want to be this guy, ripping through the heart of a tropical metropolis in one of the greatest Ferraris, the 360 Challenge Stradale of all time. Turn the speakers…
Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Pictures Are The World’s Priciest Build Thread
It’s not every day that you get to see a bespoke Ferrari emerge through the design process, but 2011’s Baller Of The Year James Glickenhaus (we just awarded him that title on the spot) has been kind enough to share photos of his custom made Ferrari race car with the interior, in what might be…
BMW i8 Is A Potential Moniker For Vision EfficientDynamics Concept
Fans of the BMW 8-Series grand tourer may be slightly disheartened to hear that the new eco-sports car coming from the Bavarian mark will wear the legendary designation that once adorned the Teutonic barges of the early 1990s. Of course, internet-land rumors can only go so far, and some reasoned analysis can always help sift…
First Maybach 57S Coupe Revealed: Can be Yours for $950,000
Earlier this year, German Tuner Xenatec announced that they’d be producing Maybach’s 57S Coupe. And now just in time for the new year, Xenatec has the first one released to the public and it’s for sale up on JamesList. The asking price for the first of 100 limited units is a little shy of $950,000….
Custom Pink Ferrari California Delivered to Owner in Shanghai
While most of us relate bright pink luxury and exotic vehicles to Paris Hilton (or perhaps Barbie), the infamous heiress wasn’t the one ordering up this custom Ferrari California. Surprisingly the pink shade is a nice and exotic one, matching the convertible Ferrari quite well. The car was spotted in Shanghai and we can’t say…
Ferrari 550 GTR Going Drifting With Carbon Wide-Body, BMW Power
We’ve seen some crazy car builds in our time, but this one might top the list. SVK Customs based out of Sweden has been overhauling a Ferrari 550 GTR to one exotic machine. Just a brief overview will make any enthusiast drop their jaw: custom carbon fiber widebody kit, BMW powerplant and custom fabricated suspension…
Porsche to Reveal 600-HP Mid-Engine AWD Supercar at Detroit Auto Show
Porsche has officially confirmed it will debut an all new super sports car at the Detroit Auto Show in January and a report out of Germany suggests something very impressive. While Porsche has been understandably tight-lipped on details, the vehicle is believed to be a twin-turbo V8-powered supercar, making 600-hp. It will be a mid-engined…
Lamborghini Reventon With Zero Miles On Sale In Dubai
The 2008 Lamborghini Reventon is a very rare car. Only 20 were ever produced, so finding one for sale is not the easiest thing in the world. Finding one that has no mileage is even harder, but we have. With performance specs like 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph,…
Lotus: New Era, New Cars, New Photos
The Lotus story continues to intrigue with plans to deliver five all new cars over the next five years. After debuting all five concepts at the Paris Auto Show, Lotus then brought its traveling road show to the LA Auto Show. Now the storied British brand is keeping the hype alive by releasing a selection…
Maserati Sales Spike 48 Percent in 2010 as GranTurismo Convertible Sells Out
It’s official, the economic recovery is complete. Don’t believe us? Just ask the folks at Maserati, who were able to sell every single GranTurismo Convertible that landed States-side in 2010. In total, Maserati shifted 1,717 units this year, which included 558 units of this gorgeous convertible. The GranCabrio – as most of you will know,…
Ferrari to Unveil ‘Very Different’ New Car at Geneva Auto Show Says di Montezemolo
In a recent interview Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo let slip that the exotic Italian automaker’s Geneva Auto Show debut will be, “a very different new Ferrari.” He then went on to comment that the vehicle will showcase Ferrari’s ability to adapt with the world – suggesting that it will in fact be some sort…
Aston Martin Rumored to Build Future Maybach Models for Mercedes
It’s no secret that the revival of the Maybach brand by Mercedes parent company Daimler has been a flop. Perhaps it’s because of how much the cars shared with their S-Class counterparts, but apart from the odd Russian oligarch, the world’s wealthiest folks have decided to stick with faithful British brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce…
