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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Gets 7-Speed Transmission
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First came the Aston Martin Vanquish S in 2005, followed by the DBS in 2008, and now for 2011 we are blessed by the arrival of the V8 Vantage S. Could this already ultra sexy machine get even sexier? Yes it can. While the visual changes to the Vantage S might be subtle, but they…
Lotus Originals Merchandise Line to Debut at London Fashion Week in February
Lotus CEO Danny Bahar has made it clear that he intends to rely on the British automaker’s glorious history in order to rebuild for the future. And while at the forefront of that plan is the launch of an all-new lineup of cars, it’s little surprise that the former head of Ferrari’s marketing department will…
Hot Wheels Video Racers Let You Record, Watch All The Action
Hot Wheels are a timeless cool toy, so imagine our happiness when we heard about the latest development coming to these iconic mini cars. Mattel’s Video Racer lets you recording while you’re racing them. Here’s how it works: the Video Racers are equipped with small video camera that can record 30 to 60 frames per…
McLaren MP4-12C Super Car Gets its Own Tag Heuer Super Watch
A supercar needs a super watch, and that’s why McLaren has partnered with Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer to bring us the special edition MP4-12C Chronograph. Boasting innovative, high-performance and precision manufacturing principles, the TAG Heuer McLaren MP4-12C Chronograph gathers its inspiration from the McLaren MP4-12C, following its lead when it comes to color, materials…
Talk Isn’t Cheap on the Ascent Ferrari GT Cell Phone
You talk a mile a minute, so you need a phone that keeps up with your motor-mouth. It’s a good thing there’s a new Ferrari cell phone on the market that can keep up with your speed-talking sessions. The Ascent Ferrari GT cell phone is the latest collaboration between the automaker and British luxury phone…
The ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Turns 100, Rolls-Royce Planning Events To Celebrate This Milestone
In the world of hood ornaments, Rolls Royce has possibly the most ostentatious decoration of them all, and this year it’s turning 100-years old. While Rolls Royce started doing business in 1904, the “Spirit of Ecstasy” (also referred to as the ‘Flying Lady’) didn’t make it’s first appearance atop a Rolls Royce’s radiator grille until…
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Off Unique ‘Vette to Benefit Corvette Museum
Hardcore ‘Vette enthusiasts, will probably recognize the car as the same one driven by Ron Fellows at the ‘Legends of Le Mans’ event at Laguna Seca last year.
Nissan Announces Custom Wraps as No-Charge Option on NV Commercial Van
In addition, the no-charge graphic packages include up to 70 feet of customized wrap material and free installation. Buyers who choose not to go with these packages, can receive a rebate of $300.
One-Off Grabber Blue Boss 302 Mustang Heading to Barrett-Jackson
Ford has decided to paint one of it’s hot new 444 horsepower 2012 Boss 302s in the famed hue, and auction the car at Barrett-Jackson’s Westworld event.
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.
The iPad Car Headrest Cradle Makes Road Trips Fun
You love your iPad so much you never want to let it out of your site. And with the iPad Car Headrest Cradle, you can watch it while on the road… unless, of course you’re driving. With the iPad Car Headrest Cradle, your iPad is snuggled and hung from the back of the car’s headrest…
ConverTTable Coffee Table Houses Virtual Racing Car [video]
It can be pretty boring picking out furniture for your house. But how about it was much more than just furniture… what if it pulled double duty as something really cool and fun? How does a coffee table that turns into a virtual car that hooks up to your favorite racing game sound? It sounds…
Ken Block Ford Fiesta Gymkhanna RC Car Ready to Race [Video]
You may not be able to get behind the wheel of Ken Block’s #43 Ford Fiesta, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the smaller version out for a spin. Ken Block has teamed up with Traxxas to bring you a remote controlled version of the famous car. This 1/16-scale Fiesta model is powered by…
Newest Addition to Porsche Family Made Entirely of Carbon Fiber: The Porsche Design Sled
Porsche has gotten tired of being the fastest machine on the road, so in order to pursue some new thrills, the automaker has decided to dominate the hills as well. Now, you can scream down the snowy slopes on the Porsche sled. A few years ago, Porsche Design launched an award-winning aluminum sled for kids,…
All We Want For Christmas Is A Santa Red Bugatti EB110
Mention the name Bugatti and almost everyone will utter the name Veyron. We can’t blame them either since the Veyron was the first production car to have a power output of over 1000-hp, and in its Super Sport guise managed to hit 268-mph, making it the fastest production car in the world. The Veyron is…
John Lennon’s ’72 Chrysler Station Wagon Goes Up for Auction
Battered and bruised from a life on Manhattan streets, the car was sold by Yoko after John’s death and since 1996 it’s had just a single owner.
Pagani Automobili Coffee Table Book Makes the Perfect Car Guy Gift
The Christmas crunch is on, and if you’re still looking for a few more gifts to fill up your Santa sack, may we suggest the first Pagani Automobili Official Monograph. A book you’ll never want to put down, the Pagani Automobili Official Monograph is stunning and huge, and covers the complete, rich history of Mr….
Designer Flasks Styled After Classic Car Grilles
Christmas is creeping up on us, and if you’re scrambling to find a special gift for the car enthusiast, we think we can help you out. Craftsman Nicholas Brawer has designed a set of decanters made out of radiators of famous luxury cars. The set of five are styled after the grilles of classic Rolls…
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Gets Sporty Upgrades for 2011
The words Rolls-Royce and sporty don’t often go together, but that is about to change… but maybe just slightly. Rolls-Royce has just announced that for the 2011 model year, the Phantom Drophead Coupe will be getting some upgrades, which will make the car more sporty to drive. No, the sportiness is not limited to a…
Carroll Shelby’s 1965 Cobra S/C 427 Headed to the Auction Block
Built using an original AC body from Britain, it was completed for Carroll Shelby personally and along with the car the winning bidder will receive original paperwork verifying ol’ Shel as the car’s original owner.
Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Watch Styled After His 1938 Atlantic
Embodying sophistication and style, there’s only one designer up to the task of creating a signature Bugatti timepiece, and that’s Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren may be best known as being an upscale clothing designer, but the man behind the legend is also the proud owner of one of the finest classic car collections around, which…
DeLorean Plans to Expand Their Brand to Clothes and Toys
First came the limited edition Nike Dunk 6.0 DeLorean shoes that sold out as soon as the stores opened. Then there was the DeLorean Time Machine Hard Drive so you could back up your files McFly style. Now, there’s more good news for you Back to the Future fans out there – DeLorean is in…
Vehicle Break-in Exposes Congress Car-Leasing Racket
It’s clear that others use it as a gravy boat to further their own lifestyles (there is absolutely no need for tax payers to foot the bill for $70,000 luxury cars so elected officials can ride around in pimping style).
Keep Your Pants On With Auto-Inspired Belts
It’s a good idea to buckle up in the car to keep you safe, but did you know that buckling up can keep you pants up? There are a few belts out there from your favorite automotive brands and are worthy of keeping your pants in place. The auto-inspired belts from Pure Detroit make it…
