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McLaren MP4-12C Makes North American Public Debut at Pebble Beach
It may be on the Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach, but the McLaren MP4-12C is not a hypothetical model – even if it’s named like one. One of very few carbon chassis vehicles in the world (a list which also includes the Lexus LFA, displayed directly next to the MP4-12C at Pebble Beach), this new…
Yellow Lexus LFA Unveiled on the Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach
Several weeks ago we brought you a few pictures of a yellow Lexus LFA; now that car has been officially unveiled on the Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach, during the annual Concours d’Elegance. Those early pictures were misleading about the exact shade of yellow, however. Seeing the car in person it is definitely more of…
Ferrari SP1 Makes U.S. Debut at Concorso Italiano – Monterey 2010
The very first special project vehicle made by Ferrari, the SP1 made its North American debut at Concorso Italiano today, one of the lead-up events to Sunday’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Owned by Junichiro Hiramatsu of Japan, the SP1 features custom bodywork by Leonardo Fioravanti, who’s past works for Ferrari include the Dino, Daytona, P5,…
Lotus Evora Cup GT4 Debuts at Pebble Beach in Stunning Green and Yellow Livery
Debuting in an unfinished forum at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year, Lotus how now officially unveiled the Evora Cup GT4 race car at at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, CA. And judging by the tires, this car has already seen plenty of track time. Built to compete in the FIA GT4…
Mid-Engine Corvette, Dual-Clutch Transmission Not in GM’s Plans; Hybrid a Possibility
General Motors is not planning to change the Chevy Corvette to a mid-engine layout in future generations, despite numerous reports indicating it would. GM’s VP of global engineering, Karl-Friedrich Stracke, recently commented that the much-rumored switch had no basis in truth. In addition, GM spokesman Dan Flores reiterated Stracke’s comments stating that, “The rumors and…
High-Performance Infiniti G37 IPL Spied Ahead of Pebble Beach Debut
Ahead of it’s official debut this Friday, several spy photos of a what appears to be a new high-performance version of the Infiniti G37 have appeared online. Taken by photographer Mark Margulies, the photos clearly show a significantly more aggressive aero kit, new wheels and a lowered suspension. No other details are available, but Infiniti…
HKS Supercharged Honda CR-Z Looks Promising On The Dyno [video]
With the Honda CR-Z just hitting dealerships, plenty of excitement is brewing with all the aftermarket goodies that have already been designed and developed over in Japan. HKS has been producing high quality products for a variety of Japanese vehicles for decades and now they’re focusing on their line of GT Superchargers. And what better…
Audi TT RS Being Reconsidered for U.S.; Getting it Here is Up to You
When Audi first debuted the TT RS at the Geneva Auto Show, we lamented the fact that it wasn’t destined for our shores. That however may change, and Audi is letting consumers decide with an online petition. Posted on the automaker’s Facebook page, Audi wants you to tell them if we should get the TT…
Subaru FT-86 to Boast as Much as 260-Horsepower
According to the latest reports out of Japan, Subaru‘s version of the Toyota FT-86 (FR-S) is still on track with plans to deliver a higher-powered version of the two-door coupe. Believed to be powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that powers the WRX STI it will make around 260-hp – a 60-hp jump over…
Vorsteiner Dresses Up A Bentley Continental GT
Bentley‘s Continental GT is arguably the ultimate luxury daily driver. You get plenty of performance with all the amenities expected in a pure luxury automobile. In the looks department it is, however, a bit conservative. Enter Vorsteiner, a company that specializes in high quality carbon fiber parts for a variety of Porsche, BMW, Lexus, and…
BMW 120i Performance Unlimited Bound For Japan Only
BMW is clearly thinking there is something unique to the Japanese auto market. Recently BMW announced the X6 Performance Unlimited specifically for Japan, and now we’ve caught wind that BMW will be introducing a special 120i model solely in The Land of the Rising Sun. This 1-series will be powered by a 2.0L inline-four mated…
Matte Purple Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Spotted [video]
Last month we drooled over the matte blue Porsche Panamera that Platinum Motorsports had built, but this matte-purple Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG just isn’t doing it for us. That’s not to say we hate it. We definitely give it points for being original – especially on such a unique car. The video appears to have been…
2011 Scion tC Priced from $18,275
After it’s debut at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, Scion has now announced pricing for the new 2011 second-generation tC. Models will start at $18,275 with a six-speed manual transmission, while a six-speed automatic model will start at $19,275. This represents over a $1,000 increase from last year’s model. The price hike…
Rear-Drive Scion Model Possible Says Youth Brand’s VP; Could be FT-86/FR-S
Scion VP Jack Hollis has commented that a rear-drive model is a definitely possibility for the youth-oriented brand. In an interview with InsideLine, Hollis commented that a rear-drive car, “could absolutely work.” And if Scion were to go ahead with such a project then Hollis suggests an entry-level price at just over $20,000 – making…
Nissan GT-R Club Track Edition Unveiled With Full Details
After news of a track-only GT-R surfaced several months ago, Nissan has now released their 2011 GT-R Club Track Edition, a collaboration of several brilliant minds in Japan. Nissan teamed up with NISMO, Nova Engineering and Nordring for this special edition GT-R that’s only available to members of The Prestige Club of GT-R. Specific race…
Misha Designs GTM Porsche Turbo Aero Kit Delivers Gemballa-Like Style
Misha Designs has mostly specialized in Porsche spoilers in the past but we’re guessing given the fairly decent success they’ve had with their Mercedes-Benz SL project, the company decided to dabble in producing a full kit for the Porsche 997. Well, we’re finding the result a little less than stellar, but part of it might…
Expression Motorsport Goes Wide On Mercedes CL65 AMG
Now that Mercedes-Benz has released full details on the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG, we aren’t surprised that companies are quick to announce products for the pre-facelifted version. Expression Motorsport has conjured up a very clean widebody kit for the CL65 AMG, one that surprisingly flows with the stock body without being too gaudy. One…
Toyota Renews Trademark on Supra Name, Rumors Abound
In a move that is certain to create a lot of buzz in automotive circles, Toyota has re-applied for a trademark on the Supra name – perhaps suggesting a new Supra is in the works. The application was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on July 16 after Toyota had let its trademark…
MTM Reveals First Audi RS5 Tuning Package
Famed German tuners MTM have gotten their hands on the new Audi RS5 and immediately began to make upgrades. Finding the factory speed limiter an inconvenience, MTM has been able to retun the RS5 to hit a blistering 188 mph on the top end. How functional is that for us Americans? Well, probably not much…
Porsche Cayman ClubSport Rumored for LA Auto Show Debut
Porsche‘s hard-core Cayman ClubSport (CS for short) is rumored to debut at the LA Auto Show in December. Inspired by the Boxster Spyder, the Cayman CS is expected to use a version of that car’s direct-injection 3.4-liter flat-six to make at least 330-hp. Along with a lower curb weight (The Boxster Spyder weighs 176-lbs less…
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Goes Chrome in Support of Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
The Mercedes SLS AMG is a stunning looking machine, and a serious performer. Better yet is the FIA regulation GT3 model, which debuted at the New York Auto Show earlier this year. Up until now we’ve only seen this vehicle in a pristine racing white, but now Mercedes has rolled out an all-chrome version of…
Buick Coupe and Convertible Likely to See Production in Bold Product Expansion Plan
Buick is considering adding both a coupe and a convertible to its lineup in the coming years says Buick marketing director Roger McCormack,. In a live webchat yesterday McCormack commented that a coupe was under “very strong consideration,” and sounded equally positive about a convertible model. “We are always looking for ways to excite our…
Nissan 240SX Rumors Persist
Nissan appears poised to return to the affordable sports car segment. After long-standing rumors that the Japanese automaker would build a successor to the 240SX the folks at AutoCar are reporting on a possible come-back for the European 200SX (known as the 240SX in North America). The largest issue facing Nissan, however, is finding a…
BMW 1 Series M Coupe to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
When BMW recently released a video of its new 1 Series M Coupe, M Boss Dr. Kay Segler commented that we’d have to wait for it. Now it appears the waiting will end at the Detroit Auto Show in January. News of the official unveiling comes via BMW insider SCOTT26 posting on 1Addicts. Complete details…
