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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…
2013 Audi A3 Hatchback Images Leaked
A selection of leaked images are providing a clear picture of the next generation Audi A3 hatchback. The photos, leaked by ZR.ru, clearly show Audi’s big hexagonal grille and the sharp lines running from where that mouth meets the pointed headlights, all the way to the windshield. Details on the car aren’t out yet, but…
2012 Lamborghini Spring-Summer Clothing Line Launched
Spring is right around the corner and Lamborghini is releasing some new additions to its Spring-Summer 2012 clothing and accessory line. One of the must-haves of this collection is the summer puff jacket. This lightweight jacket is available in both men’s and women’s styles and is ideal for rainy or cooler days. Windproof, warm and…
BMW M5 ‘Frozen Silver’ on Display at Canadian International Auto Show
Attendees to the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Canada might not get to ogle all the cool cars that we did in Detroit, but at least BMW brought something to show off: a special edition BMW Individual paint job. Seen here is the Frozen Silver finish that was first offered on the M3 last…
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Fully Revealed in Spy Photos
The latest generation of the classic Volkswagen Beetle has been well received in its newest form, and will continue to get attention from VW to expand its customer base. Coming next for the new Beetle will be a soft top convertible option, which our photographers recently grabbed some spy photos of. The Beetle convertible will…
2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG Revealed with 530-HP: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest grand touring SL63 AMG hardtop convertible ahead of a planned debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Weighing 275 pounds less than the outgoing model, the new SL63 offers the laughter-inducing, hand-built M157 bi-turbo 5.5 V8 engine mated to the MCT seven-speed automatic transmission. The MCT features a trick…
BMW i8 Unique Door Design Revealed in Spy Photos
The BMW i8 is a highly anticipated release and this new set of spy photos shows off the door design we can expect on the German automaker’s hybrid sports car once it makes it to production. Hinge placement seems to be the key difference between the i8’s doors and similar examples we’ve seen before. It…
BMW One of Multiple Bidders Interested in Saab
The ongoing saga around Saab’s bankruptcy seems to never end, and this time around there may be six to seven serious bidders for the Swedish automaker, one of which is believed to be BMW. At their weekly press conference, the company touched on its pressing salary situation for its current employees and mentioned that it…
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…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Revealed Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut- Video
Power comes from 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that cranks out 529 horsepower, while cosmetically, the new AMG stands out via an aggressive looking aero package with a prominent front air dam, rocker panel and rear bumper cover extensions.
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…
2013 BMW 3-Series Wagon Spy Photos
The BMW 3-Series is a very popular car worldwide and is pushing into the station wagon market here in the U.S. Our photographers caught the new 3-series wagon out testing and snapped some spy photos. The BMW wagon is known as the 3-Series touring in Europe and is slated to come to North America, although…
Volvo S60 TTA is One Great Looking Race Car
Volvo is hardly known for exciting automobiles, never mind ones that are meant to go fast. Though the Swedish automaker has been changing their models to be more hip and stylish over the recent years, the vast majority would still find the words “great looking Volvo race car” to be an oxymoron. But that is…
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…
Jeremy Clarkson Complaints Dismissed by Ofcom
Jeremy Clarkson was invited to the BBC1’s The One Show’ last November where he remarked that the striking public sector workers should be shot. Striking controversy once again, Clarkson’s comment caused more than 30,000 complaints to the BBC and almost 800 to media regulator Ofcom. Responding to the public reaction, Ofcom held an investigation to…
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…
Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Following in the footsteps of the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, this year’s Geneva Motor Show will see a 695 Tributo Maserati. The custom Fiat 500C is a special tribute edition for Maserti, with only 499 units to be produced by Abarth. Powering the 695 Tributo Maserati will be a 1.4L Turbo T-Jet engine with 180-hp…
The Future of AMG Detailed
AMG, the high-performance subsidiary for German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, is poised to establish itself as a real player in the sports car industry by unveiling 17 new models and variants over the next four years. Most noticeable of the upcoming models by AMG will be their SLC model which is slated to hit showrooms by…
Bentley Continental GT V8: New Photos
The new Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 still doesn’t have a scheduled release date, but that hasn’t stoped the British automaker from releasing more photos of the two upcoming models to whet our appetite. The new V8-powered Continental features a 4.0L, twin-turbo engine with 500-hp and 487 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic…
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…
Rinspeed Dock+Go is a Backpack on Wheels for Electric Cars: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Making its way to the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show will be Rinspeed’s Dock + Go creation, an innovative yet strange concept that will leave some scratching their heads. The Swiss-based tuner is marketing the Dock + Go as a backpack on wheels but is also a detachable range-extender for electric cars. The product essentially…
