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Range Rover Evoque Hybrid Won’t Happen
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Land Rover will skip the hybrid powertrain version of their new compact Evoque crossover and instead apply the new technology to their truck-based LR4, a company spokesman said. “Our approach to Evoque is more viable for the company and customers because hybrid technology on a relatively small car would load the price and add weight….
Jaguar Planning Crossover Model
With the recent reveal of the Range Rover Evoque and its excellent reception by the press, it comes as little surprise that sister-company Jaguar is also looking to expand into the crossover realm. That being said, it’s highly unlikely that Jaguar would produce an all-new platform for the vehicle and so it’s likely to share…
Aston Martin One-77 Almost Sold Out
One of the most eagerly anticipated cars for 2011 has to be the limited edition Aston Martin One-77. This $2-million rolling sculpture features a 7.3-liter, V12 that produces 750 hp and 553 ft-lbs of torque. All that power will be transferred to only the rear-wheels via a six-speed paddle shift gearbox, made especially for this…
Fiat Sues Journalist Over Negative Review
One recent discussion taking place at Autoguide HQ was how long it’s been since we’ve driven a car that was truly worth a bad review. Most cars these days are pretty good, and the true stinkers are few and far between. The other side of the coin is that competition for your dollars is fierce,…
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Is A Compact Car According To EPA
In what might be the most perverse story of the day, the New York Times is reporting that the Environmental Protection Agency is classifying the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe as a compact car, due to their standards for classifying vehicles, which measure interior volume. The same regulation has the Aston Martin DBS classified as a “minicompact” alongside the…
Rolls-Royce Ghost to Get Coupe, Convertible and Long Wheelbase Versions
British luxury auto brand Rolls Royce is looking to expand its product portfolio with a whole host of new models, based on its new Ghost model. The Ghost, which went on sale in early 2010, will soon spawn three new models, a convertible, a coupe and a long wheelbase sedan. The long wheelbase model will…
Two Lotus Teams to Compete in 2011 Formula One Season
Lotus made a less than successful return to F1 in 2010, after being out of the sport since 1994. However, it seems there will be lots of Lotus F1 cars on the grid for the 2011 season. So apart from Team Lotus (formerly known as Lotus F1) which is a privately owned team, Group Lotus…
Lotus Renault GP Returns To Formula 1 With Historic Livery
The black and gold Lotus paint scheme may be Formula 1’s most iconic livery, more dear to the hearts of fans than even the red Marlboro design used on McLaren and Ferrari cars. While the colors originally came from the John Player Special cigarette design, they’ve managed to burn themselves into the hearts and minds…
McLaren Offers Limited Edition Upgrade Kit for the SLR
When Mercedes rolled out the SLR Stirling Moss edition at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back, we thought perhaps the onslaught of special edition versions of the overpriced and over-hyped supercar had finally come to an end. At least that’s what Mercedes would have had us believe, especially with the McLaren/Mercedes partnership coming…
MINI to Contest Dakar Rally
While MINI‘s WRC aspirations have garnered a lot of attention among fans of the automaker and racing enthusiasts, the British brand’s off-road ambitions won’t be limited to just one series. The German off-road X-raid Team has just announced it will run the new MINI All4 Racing car in the annual Dakar Rally, which now runs…
Cosworth-Tuned Range Rover Evoque Teased by Project Kahn
While British-tuner Projet Kahn might be best-known for its wheel designs and aero packages for Land Rover models, the company also has a close working relationship with engine tuner Cosworth. In the past Cosworth has worked on tweaking the powerplants in models like the Range Rover Sport and now they plan to expand their expertise…
Wald International Gives Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB the ‘Black Bison’ Treatment
Wald International, a famed VIP-themed Japanese tuner, has turned their attention to British’s finest luxury sedan the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Wald didn’t stop at just an ordinary Phantom however, they decided to release their newest Sports Line Black Bison Edition kit for the Phantom EWB – the extended wheelbase model. With how popular Rolls-Royce’s Phantom is…
AC Schnitzer Builds All Electric MINI E Police Car [Video]
The German Automobile Tuner Association has been helping raise awareness with a “Tune it! Safe!” campaign, and famed German aftermarket tuner AC Schnitzer has chimed in with their MINI E Police Look Concept. Currently being shown off at the 2010 Essen Motor Show, the MINI E Police Car continues to promote tuning without compromising safety….
Hertz Now Renting Lotus Evora, but Only in Italy
Looking to perhaps grow the Lotus name in the land of exotics, Lotus has just announced a deal with Hertz Italiana S.p.A. to offer the new coupe for rent in Italy. “I am delighted that Lotus has renewed this agreement with Hertz and we’ve been given the opportunity to make our stunning world class sports…
Startech Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition is Totally Nautical
Land Rover’s Defender 90 is a serious off-road machine and also tends to appeal to enthusiasts that love to give their vehicle a little personality. Startech, a Brabus affiliate, is showing off this Yachting Edition Defender 90 at this year’s Essen Motor Show. The car features a nautical theme inside and out, attempting its best…
China Overtakes America As Rolls-Royce’s Biggest Market
Rolls-Royce is well on track to sell 800 cars in China, a figure that would see the country pass the United States as RR’s largest market. While Rolls sold just 100 cars in 2009, the brand sold 500 from January to October of 2010. Rolls is planning on adding another 4 stores in China, which…
Land Rover Recalls LR2 Models for Airbag Fault
As a result the driver’s air bag may not deploy properly or deploy at all in the event of an accident.
Wimmer RS Ariel Atom Makes 340-HP, Hits 60 MPH in 2.8 Seconds
Apparently to some, the stock performance of Ariel’s Atom 3 300 isn’t enough. Wimmer RS has decided to provide an answer to that market segment by enhancing the Atom’s performance to 340-hp and 280 ft-lbs of torque. Considering that this Atom rendition uses a turbocharged Honda powerplant, it isn’t hard to believe an extra 40-hp…
MINI Coupe to Debut at Frankfurt Auto Show as New Halo Performance Model
Two years after it’s debut as a concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show, MINI is set to unveil the production version of its Coupe model at the same venue. The design of the Coupe isn’t expected to change much, but MINI will position the car as its new performance model. According to the MINI enthusiasts…
Porsche And Bentley May Share Technology
Porsche CEO Matthias Muller wants to start sharing technology with Bentley, even going as far as calling for a “common architecture”. When asked about further variants of the Porsche Panamera, Muller stated that they were possible, but went on to mention the Bentley alliance as an alternative. Ostensibly, competition between a Porsche-derived Bentley and another…
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 Gets Updates for 2011
Striving to keep its cars competitive, Aston Martin Racing has announced a list of updates for its V8 Vantage GT4 race car. Retaining the same 4.7-liter V8 engine, the track machine gets a remapped ECU for improved horsepower and torque. In addition, numerous aerodynamic changes have been made, which are actually adaptations from the V12…
MINI, Jaguar Dealers Top J.D. Power List for Sales Satisfaction
Each year J.D. Power ranks numerous categories in the automotive sector, the latest being customer satisfaction with their purchase experience. In other words, the results of the Sales Satisfaction Index Study show how consumers rank their dealerships. Tops on the list of “Mass Market Brands” for 2010 is MINI, followed by Mercury in 2nd place…
Anderson Germany Releases Bentley Continental GT Speed Elegance Edition
With the acclaim Anderson Germany got with the release of its tuning package for Bentley’s Continental Supersports, it’s no surprise the German team went straight to the drawing board for Bentley‘s Continental GT Speed. For those not wanting to upgrade to the newer Continental model, Anderson Germany is releasing a very limited quantity styling package…
Range Rover Tuner Overfinch Forced Into Bankruptcy
Overfinch, a Range Rover tuning outfit favored by sports stars and other celebrities, has gone bankrupt after trying to find a buyer. Rival firm Project Khan is rumored to be a front runner for Overfinch. The company’s expertise goes beyond just big bodykits and wheels. Overfinch is famous for creating the first automatric transmission Range…
