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Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype Looks Like a Skunkworks Supercar
Porsche has every intention of changing how the world perceives supercars when the 918 Spyder finally hits the market in 2013. The German automaker shocked the world when it debuted its concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, where the vehicle garnered enough attention to get the green light within months. The 918 Spyder will…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Gets Michelin Super Sport Pilot Tires Standard
Five times stronger than equivalent steel belts, yet considerable lighter, it enables the Super Sport Pilot to deliver superior stability at high speeds.
Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione First Laps At Suzuka Circuit- Video
The Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione took its bow at the Bologna Motor Show in November, and shows off arguably the most track focused car that Ferrari produces. The Evoluzione adds new styling to the Ferrari 599 which capatlizes on aerodynamics and produces up to 52 percent more downforce while cornering. A fresh exhaust system helps to…
Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Pricing and Specs Leaked
When Mercedes-Benz first launched the Gelandewagen (a.k.a. G-Class) in 1979, it’s purpose in life was to be mainly a military vehicle. Their goal was to take business away from the Land Rover Defender, a vehicle that was synonymous with the likes of NATO’s peace keeping forces, as well as the African safari adventurers. However, over…
McLaren Supercar Won’t Target Bugatti Veyron’s Top Speed Record
McLaren is hard at work on its next supercar and Ron Dennis, the British automaker’s current boss has revealed several details of the spiritual successor to the F1. First off, Dennis made it a point that McLaren has no plans of reclaiming the title of world’s fastest car. Trying to beat the F1’s top speed…
Michael Schumacher’s 1992 Benetton-Ford Formula 1 Race Car For Sale
This weekend’s Melbourne GP kicks off the 2012 Formula 1 season. After the third session of qualifying, Michael Schumacher displayed a return to form, qualifying 4th, well ahead of his teammate for Mercedes GP Nico Rosberg. Unfortunately, Schumacher’s Mercedes lost power out of turn 1 of the tenth lap, forcing an early retirement on an…
Bentley Continental GT V8 Preps For Goodwood Hill-Climb
Preparing for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley took its latest model in the line-up, the Continental GT 4.0 liter V8, for a series of high-speed runs to acquaint the new British sports car to the hill-climb event and to allow Goodwood’s VIP guests to catch an early glimpse of the latest Bentley. As 2011…
Lamborghini Aventador J Debut Garners Worldwide Attention
Surprise! The debut of the Lamborghini Aventador J at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show captured the world’s interest and even set a new daily traffic record on Lamborghini’s website. Being a unique one-of-one vehicle, automotive enthusiasts worldwide knew that their best chance of seeing the Aventador J would be on the Web – you can check…
FAB Design Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is Excessively Bad
No surprises here, as FAB Design has released photos of its custom Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster and it’s pretty much everything we expected: hideous. The Swiss-based tuner has never been known for subtle enhancements. Its McLaren MP4-12C at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show was overkill, and the Gullstream tuning package for the standard SLS AMG Coupe…
TWR Jaguar Wins 2012 “Most Spirited Getaway” Award at Goodwood Opener
Thanks to its 485 hp race spec 5.3-liter V12 and side exiting exhaust, the car, driven by Alex Buncombe, made a pretty memorable departure from the start line
Fisker Karma Performed Properly in Consumer Reports Testing, CEO Says
The infamous Fisker Karma that shut down during Consumer Reports‘ testing performed exactly as it was meant to, according to Tom LaSorda, the company’s new CEO. Apparently the luxury EV is meant to shut down in the event of a failure to prevent collateral damage that might otherwise result. LaSorda sent a letter to customers apologizing…
New Ferrari Museum Opens its Doors in Modena
Located at the actual birthplace and childhood home of Enzo Ferrari, an all-new Ferrari museum recently opened called Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari in Modena, Italy. Unlike the Ferrari museum in Maranello however, Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari puts a focus on celebrating Enzo Ferrari’s life in addition to the exotic automobiles Ferrari produces. Originally designed by architect Jan…
Jay-Z and Kanye West ‘Otis’ Maybach Raises Disappointing $60,000
Car enthusiasts probably cringed during Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Otis” video as the duo mangled a Maybach 57, but the joke seems to be on them now. The irreverently-altered Maybach was supposed to bring between and estimated $100,000 and $150,000 at auction. That money was meant to go, at least in part, to the Save the…
Pininfarina Cambiano Concept May Become Reality
Along the same vein as the Fisker Karma, the plug-in hybrid Pininfarina Cambiano concept may receive the “go-ahead” for low-volume production. According to Pininfarina CEO Sergio Angori, “We are evaluating the potential for companies and private buyers interested in a high-performance, low-emission luxury model such as the Cambiano.” The Pininfarina Cambiano concept was first unveiled at…
Lamborghini Aventador J: From Sketch to Reality in Six Weeks
The Lamborghini Aventador J took the world by storm when it debuted at the Geneva Motor Show – see our first look video here – but would you believe that it was built in a mere six weeks? According to Lamborghini designer Filippo Perini, the Aventador J was created entirely in-house after CEO Stephan Winkelmann…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Detailed in Official Videos
We named it the top car of this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and Ferrari has just released even more eye-candy for us on its new Berlinetta. It’s always interesting to watch what goes into making one of the world’s finest machines, with the all-new Berlinetta sporting a spaceframe chassis and bodyshell constructed from 12 different…
Jet-Powered Jaguar C-X75 To Be A Track Car
British luxury car brand Jaguar stunned the world with its beautiful C-X75 concept back in 2010. Not only was its sleek design alluring, but also its jet-turbine technology. The concept car used a pair of micro-turbines which would power the electric drive-train. So instead of using a conventional gas engine to power the electric motors,…
New Lotus Models In Jeopardy as Development Halted
It’s hard out there for a sports car manufacturer, especially if it is owned by a larger company. Lotus has been owned by the Malaysian car company Proton since 1995, when the company was bought from the then bankrupting Bugatti (which itself got eventually bought out by VW). Over the last 17-years, Lotus has not…
Victor Muller and Spyker Rise From Saab’s Ashes
Despite the tragic demise of the Saab brand, former Saab CEO Victor Muller isn’t going to quit just yet. Found wandering around the 2012 Geneva Motor Show during its first press day, Victor Muller announced, “I’m a reborn man!” Victor Muller elaborated upon the proclamation and revealed details to keep Spyker Cars, the Dutch hand-made…
2012 Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante Promo Video Released
Earlier this month, we shared images of the Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante 2012 Concept that debuted at the Geneva Auto Show. Drawing inspiration directly from the 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, the homage concept becomes reality as a limited quantity series will be produced for select aficionados. Built upon a donor Alfa Romeo 8C…
Lamborghini Gallardo Successor’s Design Will be Revolution, Not Evolution Says CEO
The successor to the popular Lamborghini Gallardo model is expected to make its debut next year and is currently rumored to be named “Cabrera.” The current Gallardo model has been on the market – with 12,000 built – since 2003 without any major changes to its exterior, showing just how well an appropriately wild design…
2012 Geneva Motor Show Video Wrap-up
A trip to Geneva, Switzerland can’t be a part of every auto enthusiast’s annual travel plans, but in a perfect world it would be. For those who can’t make it to the Geneva Motor Show, we’ve documented the most exciting and important debuts on our coverage page, plus extensive video coverage to help you feel…
Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR For Sale In Florida – Retro Resale
Back in the mid 1990’s, many car manufacturers had a renewed interest in the Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance Race, especially after the McLaren F1 GTR showed what a modified road car could achieve at one of the toughest races in the world. Soon Toyota, Nissan and Porsche came up with their own Le Mans GT1…
Pagani Huayra Mini Documentary Details How its Made – Video
Ever wonder what it takes to build one of the world’s finest Italian exotic automobiles? Pagani has decided to share a documentary showcasing how its Huayra was born, and how it’s built. We’ve seen a lot of automotive-related videos in our time, and this may just be the finest 15 minutes you can ever spend…
