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Jaguar C-X75 Revealed as Stunning 780-HP Electric Supercar Concept [Paris 2010]
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With styling hints reminiscent of the stunning XJ220, Jaguar has just released the first photos of an 780-hp range-extended electric supercar concept ahead of its official debut tomorrow at the Paris Auto Show. Along with being achingly beautiful, as a range-extended electric car it has a propulsion system similar to that found in the Chevy…
Lotus Planning GT2 Class Racer Based on ‘Future Road Car’ Plus LMP2 Entry
Lotus is set to shake up the sports car industry at the Paris Auto Show on Thursday when it unveils numerous new vehicles and concepts, while announcing new industry partnerships and racing programs. From Indy Car to the Lotus Cup, much of the details have already been discussed, but Lotus has just announced two new…
Jaguar C-X75 Concept Rumored to be Official Name of Jag’s Paris Auto Show Debut
Rumors have been circulating that Jaguar is going to bring a new concept to the Paris Auto Show, dubbed the C-X75 – and that’s all the information we have. Despite a supposed rollout of new product, including a small sports car and a BMW 3-Series rival, the C-X75 will be a design study first and…
Lotus Elite Track Version Rendered
Raise your hand if you didn’t expect to see this surface on the Internet this quickly. Yeah, we thought so. No one has even seen the Lotus Elite in person, but the official photos released to the media were more than enough to get the creative juices of a few folks flowing. One of those…
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster: First Pictures
After announcing a new N420 model over the summer, Aston Martin has now taken the wraps off the V8 Vantage N420 Roadster. Weighing 60 lbs less than the standard Roadster, the N420 model makes 417-hp from a 4.7-liter V8 and is available either with a 6-speed manual transmission of an optional Sportshift automated manual transmission….
MINI Scooter E Concept Officially Revealed Ahead of Paris Auto Show Debut
MINI has just officially revealed not one, but two of its MINI Scooter E Concepts that will officially debut at the Paris Auto Show next week. Created to bring together a youth-oriented lifestyle element and sustainable mobility, the scooters take significant design cues from the MINI lineup of cars while using a lithium-ion battery pack…
Rolls-Royce to Display Five Bespoke Models at Paris Auto Show
Rather than introduce a new model at the Paris Auto Show next week, Rolls-Royce will show-off its in-house vehicle customization expertise, allowing owners to ensure their already exclusive Rolls is one-of-a-kind. In total, the regal British coachbuilder will display five bespoke models including the gunmetal metallic long-wheelbase Phantom above. In addition to the custom Phantom,…
MINI Releases New Image Of MINI Scooter E
MINI‘s Scooter E concept is getting closer and closer to its Paris debut, and now another rendering has surfaced, this time with a photorealistic image of a green scooter and a female rider. Judging by the hubcap-looking pieces attached to the front wheels, our guess is two electric motors providing motivation to the MINI-resembling two-wheeler….
Range Rover Evoque Details Released Ahead Of Paris Auto Show
Land Rover‘s new Range Rover Evoque two-door SUV is on a publicity blitz ahead of its deubt at the Paris Auto Show, and details are begging to emerge. Rather than the usual 8-cylinder powerplant, the Evoque will use a 2.0L Ecoboost 4-cylinder, dubbed the Si4, which makes 240 horsepower. Land Rover will likely have to resort to…
Bentley Reminding Owners They Have Thousands Of Heritage Parts Available
No that is not a toy model car you’re looking at sprawled out over the floor. Those are actual, genuine Bentley replacement parts. Bentley is looking towards reminding classic Bentley owners that they have a plethora of heritage parts available for all makes and models and the automaker has embarked upon a six state, 8,000…
Rolls-Royce Ghost To Spawn Variants
Bouyed by strong sales in China, Rolls-Royce is set to expand their Ghost range of small(er) sedans – but the company is tight lipped on just what models will be part of the Ghost range. With RR making three Ghosts for every Phantom, it would be a safe bet to assume that the Ghost will…
2012 Ford Fiesta ST Spied
Ford‘s Fiesta is a pretty good hot hatch, but it good be better; turbocharging, Recaro bucket seats and a performance tuned chassis would be just the ticket, and such a vehicle has recently been spied in Europe. The front mounted intercooler and big mufflers are dead giveaways as to the forced induction, but it’s unlikely…
Aston Martin One-77 To Set Records For Naturally Aspirated Horsepower
Aston Martin is claiming that their upcoming One-77 supercar, with a 7.3L V12 putting out 750 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. The closest competitor in the power stakes is the Pagani Zonda Clubsport, which puts out similar torque but only 681 horsepower. Only 77 examples will be built for an estimated cost of $1.8…
Bentley Issues Recall Over Hood Ornament Rust
Rust is usually the domain of multi-decade Tauruses and Bonnevilles, but today, we get a bit of schadenfreude as Bentley issued a recall for Bentley Azure, Arnage and Brooklands from the year 2007-2009. The reason? The retractable “Flying B” hood ornament could rust to the point where it won’t retract. This isn’t a big deal…
Lotus Elite Supercar Revealed Ahead of Paris Auto Show Debut With 612-HP
Lotus has just revealed what it claims is just the start of a “new era” for the historic British sports car maker; a 612-hp supercar dubbed the Elite. Output comes from a 5.0-liter V8 (likely sourced from the Lexus IS-F), but rather than that car’s 400+ horsepower number, the Elite makes an incredible 612-hp at…
Kahn Design RS600 Kit Adds Personality to the Range Rover Sport Autobiography
For those who got their hands on a limited edition Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography, Kahn Design has just put together a tuning package for you. Already bored of the 510-hp from the supercharged 5.0L V8 engine? Turn over to Kahn Design and get that bumped up to 600-hp. Plus, Kahn also offers a…
Wald International Releases Bentley Continental Flying Spur Black Bison Kit
With Bentley’s release of the 2011 Continental GT, one can safely assume that a refresh on the Flying Spur is around the corner. So if you’re one of those owners “stuck” with the current generation Flying Spur and don’t want to look out-of-date when Bentley inevitably releases the new generation, Wald International has released their…
Gold Wrapped Aston Martin DB9 Could be Yours For $154,500
We haven’t seen many gold wrapped (or painted) cars here in North America but they’re definitely popular in other countries. A while back we checked out the gold and chrome luxury cars in Russia, and now there’s a gold wrapped Aston Martin DB9 that’s for sale out in the United Kingdom. The asking price is…
Lotus Refreshes CEO’s Esprit V8; We Get the Hint
Oh Lotus, you think you’re just so clever don’t you? With rumors flying that the British sports car company will be unveiling the next generation Esprit at this year’s Paris Auto Show, Lotus has just released these photos of company CEO Dany Bahar’s personal Lotus Esprit. Along with a thorough detailing, Bahar’s Esprit received a…
Jaguar Experimenting With Hybrid XF Sedan
Jaguar debuted an XF sedan that utilizes a new type of hybrid system, one that recaptures energy through a mechanical flywheel rather than a battery system. Dubbed Flywheel Hybrid System for Premium Vehicles(FHSPV), the new technology is being developed with engineering powerhouses like Ricardo, Prodrive and Xtrac, who all have significant experience developing parts for…
Lotus Announces New Custom Engine Partnership With Toyota
For years Lotus has relied on Toyota engines to power its incredible sports cars. Tuned by Lotus engineers, powerplants like the 1.8-liter 2ZZ came alive in lightweight Lotus vehicles, while Toyota’s reputation for quality, reliability and durability meant that owners never had to worry about how many miles they put on their car or how…
MINI Countryman WRC Caught Testing in Portugal [video]
Last week we reported that MINI’s new Countryman WRC had completed its initial shakedown, and now we’ve got a trio of videos to prove it. The Prodrive-developed WRC car has been testing out in Portugal with Markko Märtin behind the wheel. As we mentioned before, the aerodynamics seen on the MINI Countryman WRC currently won’t…
Recaro Introduces Union Jack Seats For The MINI Cooper
Love your MINI Cooper and its awesome British heritage. Your MINI might be sporting the stylish Union Jack on the roof but perhaps you need something to complement it in the interior. It’s a good thing Recaro is one step ahead of you, releasing their Union Jack seats that would most certainly meet with the…
Jaguar XF Facelift Due, XJ Styling Cues Expected
Jaguar is hoping to capitalize on the success of their new XJ sedan by facelifting their XF mid-size sedan to incorporate a similar fascia to the XJ (pictured above), which will also resemble the C-XF concept car that was the genesis for the XF. The XF will retain its current shape, and won’t adopt the…
