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Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Spy Photos Snapped
Just a week ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, we have the first, admittedly not great, spy photos of the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. Snapped as the sun was setting in Northern Sweden, the picture quality isn’t the best. And being February in Northern Sweden, the top is most certainly not down….
Dartz Prombron Black Dragon Headed to China, Priced at $7 Million
If a special vehicles automaker wanted to build a bespoke automobile specifically for China’s wealthiest, it would adorn the automobile with every imaginable luxury appointment and would dedicate its masterpiece after the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon represents power, prosperity, and good fortune. Earlier this year, Rolls Royce took this opportunity…
Jay-Z and Kanye West ‘Otis’ Maybach Up For Auction To Benefit Save the Children -Video
Although Daimler has announced the discontinuation of the Maybach brand, young money ballers, shot-callers now have the opportunity to bid on what’s arguably the most notorious Maybach of all. Starring in the Jay-Z and Kanye West “Otis” music video, the chopped “Mad Max” Maybach will be put on the block by auction house Phillips de…
Ron Howard Shares Behind the Scenes of ‘Rush’ F1 Movie Via Twitter [Video]
Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard is currently working on Rush, a movie depicting the fierce Formula 1 rivalry between racing driver James Hunt and Niki Lauda for the 1976 Driver’s Championship title. Starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers) as Hunt and Daniel Bruhl (Bourne Ultimatum, Inglourious Basterds) as Lauda, the film is currently being shot…
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…
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…
Most Expensive Bentley Ever to Sell at Bonhams Auction
Dominating Le Mans during the 1920’s with its powerful, rugged, and reliable Bentley Blower, the British automaker from Crewe established itself as one of the earliest names in motorsports. This June, Bonhams’ Goodwood will offer a rare red 1929-32’Bentley 4 1/2-Liter for auction. According to experts, the Bentley is expected to reach bids as high…
Disney for Adults: Pilot Your Dream Car at the Exotic Driving Experience
The latest attraction at Walt Disney World isn’t based on a cartoon character, nor is it made of animatronics. It will, however, bring out the kid in you – in an adult sort of way. And the best part? It’s shiny, Italian and can go 200 mph. OK, so you don’t actually go 200 mph,…
Four-Door Mercedes SLS Patent Filing is Strange but True
A radical Mercedes-Benz SLS patent filing has leaked, illustrating a four-door variant of AMG’s stand-alone halo car. The standard SLS AMG coupe was followed up with a SLS roadster while an AMG Black Series is expected for 2013. The natural progression for the SLS trim line-up would be a Black Series roadster, but Mercedes-Benz seems…
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…
Mosler MT900S Photon: Single Unit Annual Production
When thinking about ultra-exclusive cars, the complexity and the time-consuming build process of the hyper-exotic Bugatti Veyron comes to mind. Only about 80 Bugatti Veyrons are produced each year. However, the world’s most expensive automobile is not necessarily the most exclusive. The Mosler MT900S Photon beats it with only one unit to be produced for…
Team Lotus F1 Evora GTE: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Lotus is preparing for the Geneva debut of its latest Lotus Evora GTE with Formula 1 Champion Kimi Raikkonen in tow. While specs and information on the new Team Lotus F1 inspired sports car are limited, the Evora GTE concept revealed last year is already a winner in the looks department. Last year, our editor-in-chief…
Sir Elton John’s E-Type Jaguar Goes up for Auction
Nonetheless, the estimate is right in line with current E-Type prices in the UK, proving once again that collector car values are often fickle at best.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Last month we reported rumors of an open-top Bugatti Super Sport headed for Geneva, and as it turns out, the rumors prove to be true. Introducing the Grand Sport Vitesse, the latest and arguably greatest Bugatti Veyron roadster. The Grand Sport Vitesse will receive the same 8-liter W16 engine as the Veyron Super Sport. Its…
Ferrari CEO Named 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year
Marco Mattiacci, CEO of Ferrari North America, has officially been given the 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year award and is the first Italian executive to receive the award. “This year, the nominating committee chose to recognize Marco Mattiacci as an emerging leader whose accomplishments are certainly impressive and worthy of recognition,” said Robert Djurovic, executive director of the Automotive Executive…
Ferrari FF Catches Fire In Shanghai
A Ferrari FF caught fire near the Shanghai World Expo Avenue in China this past weekend. According to China’s WZRB, eyewitnesses saw the FF cruising along until it started to smoke and eventually caught fire. The driver was notified of the hazard and turned off the road, gathering his things from the car before calling…
Lamborghini Sales Slowing in China
This probably shouldn’t come as a surprise but it seems that Chinese consumers are less enthusiastic toward million-dollar cars in a cooling economy. Christian Mastro, Lamborghini‘s Asia Pacific general manager told Automotive News last friday that economic uncertainty may be causing consumers to hesitate before spending. “The number of people able to spend this kind of…
Ferrari 620 GT Sounds Vicious in Teaser Video
At the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari will debut what the company claims to be the “most powerful Ferrari ever.” A statement which will be hard to backup, considering the Ferrari Enzo FXX makes 790 hp. This newest offering will be the successor to the Ferrari 599 and is believed to be called the…
Lamborghini Gallardo Production Hits 12,000 Car Milestone
It may have taken Lamborghini almost 10 years to produce its 12,000th Gallardo, but the milestone for the exotic Italian automaker is one worth celebrating. Given its exclusivity, prestige, and price tag, it’s remarkable to think that 12,000 Gallardos are out there on the road today. Just to compare, the Murcielago in its ten-year production…
Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Packs 454-HP Punch: Geneva Motor Show Preview
At next month’s Geneva Auto Show, Maserati will launch a new version of its beautiful Gran Turismo model, the Gran Turismo Sport. The Sport will replace the current “S” model in their line-up, and will be offered with a choice of two gearboxes, a six-speed F1-style sequential gearbox or the six-speed automatic. Sadly, no proper…
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Gets Vantage S Updates: Geneva Motor Show Preview
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Keeping its entry sports car current, Aston Martin has announced the most comprehensive enhancement program for the V8 Vantage since 2008. For hardware, the latest V8 Vantage will retain its six-speed manual transmission but will receive an all-new Shortshift II seven-speed automatic designed and manufactured specifically for Aston Martin. According to Aston Martin, an additional…
Ferrari F40 Record Gathering Planned for Silverstone Classic 25th Anniversary
At this summer’s Silverstone Classic, Ferrari F40 enthusiasts hope to set a world record while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the exotic. The Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain is organizing the largest collection of F40s ever seen at the world’s biggest classic racing festival. “Our original aim was to get at least 25 of these…
Ferrari 620 GT Rear End Fully Revealed… Maybe
The successor of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is now rumored to make its official debut on February 22nd, 2012 – ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It will supposedly follow a dealer and client presentation that is happening the day before. With the new rumor comes as a new spy photo has hit…
