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Porsche Still Considering New Entry-Level Sports Car
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Having flip-flopped the idea for years, Porsche continues to gauge consumer sentiment as it once again places a sub-Boxster, entry-level Porsche sports car back on the table. According to Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller, the idea remains actively discussed. Dubbed internally as the “550” project, only last month did Porsche hold a focus group to get…
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,…
2013 Audi Q5 Facelift Revealed in Spy Photos
The Audi Q5 SUV will be getting a facelift in 2013 to keep it up to date with the rest of the Audi lineup. Our photographers managed to grab some spy photos of the new Q5 without camo, offering a look at the nose and tail end of the SUV. The first noticeable difference on…
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…
Jeremy Lin to Endorse Volvo in China
New York Knicks star basketball player and NBA sensation Jeremy Lin is reportedly in talks with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, the company which owns Volvo to appear in advertisments for the Swedish brands cars. Bloomberg reports that three people who are close to the matter have revealed that Lin is being scouted by the Chinese…
Record Porsche Sales, Profits Prove You’re Paying Too Much for That Sports Car
Porsche is often confused for a company that makes sports cars. It’s not. Porsche makes money. The German automaker has released its latest round of financial data, with staggering new records. In 2011 sales were up dramatically to 116,978 units, an increase of 21 percent. With that came an increased in revenue, up 18 percent…
Jaguar C-and D-Types Return to Racing in 60-Year Celebration
In celebration of the most extensive new product cycle in history, Jaguar announced today that it will run both C- and D-Types in a series of races returning the cars to competitive action. The season-long series will see both cars racing on such tracks as Goodwood and the Nürburgring. Alongside the races, Jaguar said it also…
Daimler Accused of Deleting Negative Info From Its Wikipedia Page
Wikipedia is known to the world as the open encyclopedia that anyone can edit on the Internet. While it may seem like the foundation of a disaster, Wiki contributors have, for the most part, kept things accurate and factual. So why is it a surprise to some that a company would edit its own Wikipedia…
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept Promo Video Displays Versatility
Expanding the Land Rover brand to a wider audience, the Evoque proved to be a fresh and attractive departure from the traditional Land Rover offerings. Well received since 2010, global brand chief John Edwards reported that some 80 percent of Evoque customers are buyers new to the marque. With the unveiling of its new Evoque…
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…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Will Cost $106,375 and Up
The re-designed 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has lost some weight, gained some size, and will now cost you a little more than it used to, starting at $106,375. The added cost for 2012 is about $3,000 dollars, but the value in the SL550 has been increased as well, getting a 4.7-liter turbo-charged V8 which produces 429 hp and 516…
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…
Maserati Looks to Double Dealer Network by 2013
Maserati is on the offensive, with four new models in the pipeline the Italian automaker is looking to expand its dealer network to double what it is now to ensure there is support for the new cars. To start the new vehicle introductions, the next generation quattroporte is due to be unveiled at the Detroit…
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…
California Rolls-Royce Dealer Offers Exclusive Year of the Dragon Ghost EWB
To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce released a special, limited edition Phantom that sold out in merely two months. Demand for such a car extends beyond the Chinese borders, however, and so Southern California dealership Rusnak Rolls-Royce Pasadena, decided to take matters into its own hands. As a result…
2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG to Bow at NY Auto Show
With a significant power gain for the SL63 model, rumors had surfaced that the top-dog Mercedes SL65 would be cut from the luxury automaker’s lineup, but that’s not the case. According to a new report, the SL65 will live on into the latest generation of hard-top convertible Benzes, with the debut of the increasingly redundant…
Audi to Buy Ducati – Deal Could be Finalized Next Month
A sponsorship agreement between Italian motorcycle company Ducati and the high-performance AMG division of Mercedes-Benz isn’t expected to carry on for much longer. The reason? Rival German luxury automaker Audi is said to be in exclusive talks with the storied bike manufacturer, which could result in a sale by as early as mid-April. Previous rumors…
Two-Tone Rolls-Royce Ghost Makes Subtle Debut
It may seem that Rolls-Royce only cared about its Phantom Series II debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, but the British luxury automaker had a bespoke, two-tone Ghost well hidden in their exclusive on-stand guest lounge. It was one of the first examples of a two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost, a bespoke option that will be…
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…
Lotus Exige S Roadster Unveiled, Not Heading to America
Truth be told, the majority of us are anxiously awaiting the release of the next generation of Lotus vehicles. But until the British automaker releases the new range, we’ll have to settle for the new Exige S Roadster. Or rather we won’t, since it won’t even be making its way to American shores. Lotus is…
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…
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Does the Unexpected – Video
The John Cooper Works (JCW) variant of the MINI Countryman had its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, packing a 1.6L, turbo-four with 211-hp. And now the MINI JCW Countryman has been placed into the British automaker’s ad-churning machine, spitting out an “Expect the Unexpected” video that showcases the Countryman’s versatility as it…
Porsche 911 Hybrid a Possibility
People often say, “The more things change, the more things stay the same.” However, in the case of the Porsche 911, it would be fair to say the proverb in reverse, “the more things stay the same, the more they change.” While Porsche had stuck with a rear engine layout for its flagship sports car,…
Trackhos Mile Video Shows Epic Luxury and Exotic Gathering
You might think this film was shot at a luxury and exotic car dealership, or that it was a Concours d’Elegance gathering, but it was neither. It was a massive group of enthusiasts out in the Philippines that headed to Subic Bay at an abandoned airport to fully enjoy their vehicles in a safe and…
