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Porsche 918 Spider to Get Larger Engine with More Power in Production Form
Shown for the first time in North America over the weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we’re now learning more about Porsche‘s plans for the production version of it’s incredible 918 Spider. First unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, in concept form is uses a 500-hp 3.4-liter V8 racing engine combined with two electric…
My Classic Porsche Search Is Looking For America’s Oldest Porsches
The search is on for America’s oldest Porsches to celebrate the company’s 60th Anniversary. Porsche Cars North America has launched the My Classic Porsche Search, focused on finding the oldest Porsches from 12 different model categories. And as icing on the cake, they’re also seeking the very oldest Porsche of all time. So which 12…
Saab 9-4X Crossover To Debut At 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, 11 Months After It Went Into Production
The official Twitter feed of the Los Angeles Auto Show has confirmed that the Saab 9-4X crossover will bow at the West Coast’s major auto show this November, hot on the heels of the brand’s flagship 9-5 sedan. The 9-4X will share underpinnings with the Cadillac SRX and be built at a GM facility in…
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Brochure Leaked
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS must be one of the worst kept secrets in the industry, with a raft of spy pictures leaking out from all corners of the internet. Now, the sales brochure for the ground-breaking luxury sedan has been leaked. The CLS looks quite a bit like a Hyundai Sonata, which is both a…
G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane is World’s Fastest Sedan at 231-MPH
G-Power has taken their BMW M5 and has officially made it the world’s fastest sedan clocking in at 372 km/h or 231 mph. Dubbed the Hurricane RR, G-Power has beaten its own previous record of 367.4 km/h or 228 mph. The M5 is able to achieve this top speed through its twin-supercharged V10 engine that…
Bugatti Super Sport Timepiece By Parmigiani Priced Like an Exotic Car
To coincide with the historic unveiling of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, a new timepiece has been unveiled to go along with it. Swiss luxury watchmaker Parmigiani released its new Bugatti Super Sport timepiece created to complement the supercar. Touted by Parmigiani as “The Fastest Watch in the World” (the 16.4 Super Sport is…
VÄTH Tunes Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI
Even though Mercedes-Benz‘s C250 CGI isn’t the most exciting of sedans, being part of its BlueEfficiency line, VÄTH has made the 1.8L model more powerful and more fun to drive. Their tuning package gives the C250 CGI the capability of hitting 270-hp, a major increase from the factory’s 204-hp. For those looking for a nice…
Lamborghini Considering Four-Door Car Similar To Estoque Concept
With Porsche and Aston Martin making headway with their Panamera and Rapide four-door coupes, Lamborghini is apparently open to the idea of a four door sedan coupe similar to their Estoque concept car. CEO Stephan Winkelmann is reported as saying to journalists that “a third model would fit Lamborghini very well”, and “a four-door car…
2011 Range Rover Autobiography Black Limited Edition Bows
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Range Rover, parent company Land Rover is launching the most opulent SUV in its history, with the Range Rover Autobiography Black Limited Edition. Buyers may not be able to say that name three times fast, but the Autobiography Black Limited Edition will let buyers be swaddled in the…
Porsche 918 Spyder Footage Hits The Web
After months of nothing but static shots of Porsche‘s 918 Spyder hybrid, there is finally real proof that the car is capable of moving under its own power. While we only see the 918 Spyder driving for a couple short moments, the 3.4L V8 makes an interesting sound at low revs, sounding a bit like…
2011 Rolls Royce Phantom Abu Dhabi Edition Debuts
With Middle East sales of their cars skyrocketing, Rolls Royce is following in the footsteps of their former stablemate at Bentley and introducing a special edition Phantom that celebrates the region. The four door Phantom will be named after the Baynunah region of Abu Dhabi, with a sand-themed color palate both inside and out. The two-door Phantom, known…
Matte-Black and Matte-Gray Ferrari 599XX are Evil Incarnate
As though the Ferrari 599XX isn’t mean enough looking, a few owners have decided to turn the car’s badass dial up to 11 with matte-gray and matte-black paint jobs. The photos were taken by Sevan Calians are from a private event at the world famous Paul Ricard circuit where owners were able to fully test…
Porsche Panamera Turbo Powerkit Delivers 540 Factory Horsepower
Porsche has just announced a new “Individualization Programme” for the Panamera, including a Powerkit for the Panamera Turbo that bumps engine output to 540-hp. Included in the power pack are two new turbos with titanium aluminum turbine wheels and new engine management software. With power rising from 500-hp to 540-hp, torque also jumps, from 516…
Bentley Continental GTC 80-11 and GTC Speed 80-11 Special Editions Debut at Pebble Beach
Bentley chose the suitable Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance as the perfect location to debut two new special edition drop-tops: the continental GTC 80-11 and the GTC Speed 80-11. Both cars get Union Jack badges on the front fenders and a special color named “Midnight,” matched up with a “Dark Grey Matallic” soft top. Interior trim…
Lotus Evora S Confirmed for Paris Auto Show Debut
Lotus has confirmed that it will unveil a new Evora S model as one of its many new vehicles a the Paris Auto Show and there’s little doubt that the “S” stands for Supercharger. Currently Lotus offers the Evora with a 3.5-liter V6 engine making 276-hp. That number should increase to around 340-hp with the…
Porsche Product Plans Hit The Web Thru 2014
Autocar is reporting that Porsche is set to launch 8 new vehicles by 2014, including new versions of the 911, Boxster and Cayman as well as a 928 luxury car and the 918 Spyder. Due in 2011 are hybrid and diesel versions of the Panamera sedan, followed by a Cayman Clubsport, featuring less weight and…
2011 Nissan Micra Spotted In Canada
Before small car fans get their hopes up, we’re sorry to tell you that this 2011 Nissan Micra has no chance of coming to North America. Not for the foreseeable future at least. It turns out that Nissan was filming a commercial for the UK Market Micra in Toronto, but had the unfortunate coincidence of…
Autoguide Asks: Does The Nurburgring Matter?
Automotive News, not generally known for its “enthusiast content” published a blog about Germany’s famed 13-mile Nurburgring race track, and how car companies are touting their ‘Ring times more and more in their advertising campaigns. We can’t help but wonder how many cars will be sold on that basis, and whether it’s worth paying attention…
New Lancia Stratos Is A One Off After All
The Lancia Stratos prototype seen scurrying around an unknown European test track has been the subject of much speculation in the automotive blogosphere, and the non-stop rumors can finally come to a close as official word leaks out about this wonderful creation. It turns out that the Stratos will be a one-off after all, with…
Alfa Romeo Pandion Betrone Mantide Concept Celebrates The Past, Hints at the Future
Unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year, the Alfa Romeo Pandion Bertone Mantide concept car is once of three coachbuilt vehicles built to celebrate the brand’s centennial. Based on the Alfa 8C platform and using the same 4.7-liter V8 engine, it features over-the-top design language, especially when it comes to the particularly Baroque…
Jaguar XKR175: First Pictures from Jag’s Pebble Beach Debut
One of the celebrated marques at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is luxurious British automaker Jaguar. With 75 years of history, Jag decided to celebrate the occasion with the limited edition XKR175. As the name suggests, just 175 versions of the luxury coupe will be built for the U.S. market – with an additional…
Rolls-Royce Unveils Concours Edition Drophead Coupe at Pebble Beach
To celebrate 60 years of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Rolls-Royce has unveiled a special Concours Edition version of its Phantom Drophead Coupé. It goes without saying that the debut locale was none other than the world famous concours. With custom trim items, Pebble Beach logos on the seats and door sills this bespoke Rolls…
Morgan EvaGT Concept is Aggressively Retro
What better venue for classic British automaker Morgan to debut a new concept than at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Keeping the same general body shape as the Aero, the EvaGT does away with the VW Beetle headlights in favor of some angry LED units. The large Morgan grille remains, however, and grows in size…
Lotus Exos Type 125 Debuts at Pebble Beach; Makes Ferrari 599XX Look Street Legal
A stroke of genius by the folks in charge of Lotus, the Exos Type 125 is billed as “The Ultimate Track Car” and by all accounts, they’re right. Essentially a Formula 1 chassis made entirely of carbon fiber and weighing just 1,433 lbs, the Exos 125 uses a Cosworth F1 engine to make 650-hp at…
