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MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: Another Geneva Preview
After debuting the 2009 MINI Convertible recently, we knew it would only be time before the John Cooper Works edition came out.. and here it is. With a turbocharged and direct-injection 1.6-liter four-cylinder, the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible makes 208 hp from 1850 to 5600 rpm and 192 ft-lbs of torque. A brief “overboost”…
Ferrari 599 HGTE to be Unveiled at Geneva Auto Show
According to a report on Driver’s Republic, Ferrari will unveil a special HGTE version of it’s 599 GTB flagship at the Geneva Auto Show in March. Ferrari has produced HGT versions of both the 575 and 612 in the past. The “E” will apparently stand for Evoluzione. The 599 HGTE will feature a more aggressive…
Pagani Zonda R Official Specs & Photos Released
Legendary Italian supercar-maker Pagani first showed us its track version of the Zonda at the Vienna Auto Show in January and now they have released full specifications and plenty of photos. Called the Zonda R, this track-only machine weighs just 2,359 lbs and makes 750hp! Weight is kept to a bare minimum through the use…
Diesel BMWs Qualify for Tax Credit
Thanks to a new low emissions diesel engine, BMW models equipped with the twin-turbo 3.0-liter diesel inline-six motor will qualify for a tax credit, valued at up to $1,800. The Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Tax Credit has just been confirmed by the IRS, and is awarded to vehicles that burn significantly less fuel…
No Mitsubishi EVO X or VW R32 for 2009
News has just emerged that Mitsubishi will not be producing a Lancer EVO X for the 2009 model year. Meanwhile, VW has made a similar move stating that the Golf R32 model will also be put on hold until 2010. The good news is that if you still want to buy one of these high-performance…
2010 Porsche GT3 Track Video
Just last week Porsche let out a solid list of details on the new 429hp 2010 GT3 and now the German automaker has released a video of the track-ready street car wildly lapping a circuit. Behind the wheel is world-famous driver Walther Röhrl, and he appears to be enjoying himself. The 2010 GT3 gets its…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: It’s Really Real
You’ve got to hand it to those guys over at Aston Martin, they just keep coming up with ideas that seem too good to be true, and then deliver on our wildest dreams by making them a reality. Case in point: the V12 Vantage that the company will officially unveil at the 2009 Geneva Motor…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Production Model Coming to Geneva Auto Show?
After releasing the first production pictures of its Rapide saloon, there is now a rumor from Aston Martin that the company will bring two new models to the Geneva Auto Show: a car based on the V12 Vantage RS Concept and a drop-top version of the flagship DBS. We’re most excited about the possibility of…
Chris Bangle Quits BMW… and the Auto Industry
Chris Bangle, the man behind the controversial BMW designs over the last several decades has announced he is leaving his post at BMW after 17 years. Bangle became the Director of the BMW Design Group in 1992 and has since become one of the world’s most famous infamous automotive designers. Under Bangle’s leadership BMW has…
Aston Martin Rapide Production Model Unveiled
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Aston Martin first unveiled the Rapide Concept at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Despite the lengthy delay in getting this sporty sedan to market, Aston has consistently reiterated its commitment to the swoopy saloon and now the company has finally released…
Audi Super Bowl Ad 2009
Well, it’s not as good as last year’s ad, but Audi’s 2009 Super Bowl ad is certainly worth a watch. Jason Statham, known for piloting Audis in his roles in the different Transporter movies is escaping from some bad guys in the commercial. After no luck with an old Mercedes, and less luck with a…
New Porsche GT3: 20 More Horsepower for 2010 Model
Porsche has let the cat out of the bag, releasing images and details of the updated 2010 GT3 ahead of the Geneva Auto Show in March. A long list of improvements have been made to the track-ready street car including an increase of 20hp. The engine’s new output totals 435hp thanks to an increase in…
2011 Porsche 911 (991) Video
Porsche certainly isn’t going to let a poor economy effect its long terms goals. Proof of that point is that the company is already out doing some sub-zero testing for the next generation (991) 911 – this just a few months after the mid-cycle facelifted 997 went on the marked. The folks over at worldcarfans.com…
Bentley Biofuel (FlexFuel) Supercar to be Unveiled in Geneva
We already told you about the BioFuel (or FlexFuel) model that Bentley hinted at at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Now the British marque is calling it a supercar and says it will unveil the new vehicle at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The company has also released this one…
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Aston Martin to Take On Audi at 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans
While every other automaker in the world seems to be pulling out of motorsports Aston Martin is getting more involved (and in a big way) announcing that it will take on none other than Audi in the LMP1 Class at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans. The cars will be based on the 2008…
Ferrari 250 GTO: 45th Anniversary at Infineon Raceway
Thanks to our friends at Luxury4Play.com we have a nice collection of photos from the ultra-exclusive invite-only 45th Anniversary celebration of the Ferrari 250 GTO. The event was held by those champagne gurus at Moët & Chandon at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA. Apparently the event was so exclusive that being a Ferrari owner didn’t…
Porsche to Offer Sound-Adjustable Sport Exhaust
Porsche has just announced that it will offer a new sport exhaust system for the Carrera and Traga4 models that will give drivers the ability to increase the volume of their Porsche by the flick of a switch. The new system features modified stainless-steel main silencers with internal flaps that are activated by a button…
A Peek Inside the New Porsche Museum
Porsche has just announced the opening of a new $100 million museum on Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to celebrate the history of the famous German sportscar maker. This 60,250 sq.-ft. building was designed by Viennese architects Delugan Meissl and houses displays with 80 important models. The museum collection, however, totals 400 vehicles and the 80 shown at any…
25,000 German Audi Employees Get 6 Days of Reduced Hours
Audi has just announced that due to reduced demand the automaker will cut workers’ hours for six days in February. From the 20th to 27th of February 25,000 workers will be effected at the Audi plants at Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Germany. Dr. Werner Widuckel, Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources at Audi…
2009 Porsche GT3 RSR: 450HP RACECAR
Looking to continue its dominance in international motorsports, Porsche has released a new version of its GT3 RSR race car for the 2009 season. Last year RSR’s took the top podium spot for their classes in both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race. The cars are also a staple…
E-Class Coupe Revealed?
According to Autoblog.nl, these few photos are of the upcoming E-Class Coupe. Rumors of the vehicle have been circulating for a long time now and it seems as though Mercedes will actually go through with this two-door version of the E-Class. And why not, the CL is really just an S-Class Coupe. Once thought to…
VW Polo Coming to America
Ulrich Hackenberg, the head of development at VW has announced that the German automaker will bring the sub-sub-compact Polo to the U.S. market. In Europe the Polo slots in between the tiny Fox (formerly Lupo) and the VW Golf – the smallest model currently offered in North America. It would compete in an ever increasing…
Audi A4 Trumps BMW 3 Series as Best Selling Premium Car in Germany
In the land of sauerkraut, lederhosen and cars that have kidney shaped grilles with propeller logos on them things have changed. For 2008 the Audi A4, not the BMW 3 Series, was the best selling premium car (based on vehicle registrations) in Germany. Audi reclaims the top spot after the 3 Series sat atop the…
2010 Audi R8 V10 Revealed
Audi released all the information on the new V10-powered R8 months ago but until now they have never shown the vehicle – to the press or anyone else for that matter. The 525-hp version of the R8 was the first of two world premieres at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The…
