Exotics
Acura NSX Concept Video – First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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The star of the Detroit Auto Show, Acura has put itself back on the map by unveiling a concept car that will inspire the next NSX. Looking undeniably like an exotic, it’s actually quite a small machine – an indication of just how serious Acura is about keeping it light weight. For more details on…
Proton Could Sell Lotus Admits CEO
Rumors of the sale of Lotus by its Malaysian parent company Proton have increased steadily since the appointment of CEO Dany Bahar, who has done little to dissuade the rumors. Rather than a sign of instability, Proton has committed to funding the “new Lotus”, and Bahar’s actions have helped keep the small sports car maker…
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Convertible Headed to Geneva Motor Show
If you thought the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport was the last and most impressive iteration of the world’s fastest car, think again. The exotic automaker is reportedly planning one more final edition model, a convertible. The newest drop-top Veyron will combine the best of the Grand Sport convertible with the more powerful 1,200 hp Super…
Bentley SUV Confirmed, Lamborghini To Follow
Thanks to Bentley‘s strongest sales performance since 2008, the gentlemen of Crewe are looking to expand their line-up with the introduction of a new luxury SUV by 2014. Known for its generous application of wood and leather, Bentley does not intend to compete against the likes of Cayenne or Range Rover. Instead, Bentley aims to…
Lexus LF-LC Fully Revealed in New Photos: Detroit Auto Show Preview
Lexus has released new photos of its stunning new concept car, pointing to the future of the brand’s styling as well as a possible new model. The LF-LC hybrid concept adapts the brand’s new grille, as first seen on the 2013 GS, while looking like a luxurious 2+2 version of the LFA supercar. Lexus has…
Journalist Killed in Ariel Atom Test Drive
A violent accident occurred in Harelbek, Belgium today. Michael Cornette, a journalist of the Belgian newspaper Krant van West-Vlaanderen, was instantly killed while riding as a passenger in an Ariel Atom 3 when it careened off the road and struck a grain silo. The super lightweight sports car was piloted by 30 year-old Mattieu Desmet,…
Crashed Ferrari Enzo Owner Planning 20 Car Return to Targa Newfoundland
Three months ago, Zahir Rana crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while racing the Targa Newfoundland Rally in his $2 million modified Ferrari Enzo. The owner of exotic car dealer ZR Auto, Zahir Rana emerged from the accident without a scratch while his Enzo suffered $100,000 in damages. Then, thanks to a video of the crash…
Maybach Announces Price Hike For 2012 Line-Up
In Maybach‘s last full year of sales before the hyper-luxury brand will be shuttered for 2013, Daimler has increased the MSRP of Maybach’s 2012 line-up. According to the latest pricing updates released by Mercedes-Benz USA, the 2012 Maybach 57 will begin at $379,050, an extra $3,080 over the 2011 model year. The 2012 Maybach 57…
Alfa Romeo 4C Confirmed To Enter Production
While America anxiously awaits Alfa Romeo’s return, Fiat has been getting busy deciding to produce the 4C sports coupe, packing plenty of lightweight carbon fiber, a turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant with 230-hp, rear-wheel-drive and a 4.5-second 0-60 mph time. The concept originally debuted at last year’s Geneva Motor Show in a matte red finish (pictured above)…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
Lamborghini won’t be the only exotic car maker debuting a convertible at the Geneva Auto Show this March, with a new report that Aston Martin is planning a drop-top reveal. According to one source, the maker of British exotics will undress a convertible version of its V12 Vantage model. The same chassis that is shared…
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster to Debut At Geneva Motor Show
Rumor has it that Lamborghini has the Roadster variant for its new LP700-4 Aventador ready for production. When it actually makes it to the market will depend on Lamborghini, but a respected source notes that it’ll make a debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show – something that doesn’t really come as a surprise. As…
Acura NSX Concept Confirmed for Detroit Auto Show Debut with New RDX, ILX Small Sedan
Acura has officially confirmed it will reveal what it is calling a concept version of the next-generation NSX at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January. A brand that’s lineup has been in serious need of some fresh new product and exciting new models will get just that with the debut of this new sports…
Maserati Will Launch Three Products In Quick Succession – Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne revealed Maserati‘s big plan to introduce three new products in quick succession during a recent interview at the CBI business conference held in London. The three new vehicles are a replacement luxury sedan for the Quattroporte, a smaller Maserati four-door based on the Chrysler 300, and the Maserati Kubang SUV based on the…
Exotic Racers Play Bumper Car Smash up in China GT Cup Race [Video]
The Romans and Greeks knew a thing or two about entertainment. Tragedy in particular. We might not like to admit it, but everyone likes seeing terrible things happen. OK, maybe not really terrible things, but watching exotic cars get wrecked in a high speed collision is pretty spectacular – especially when no one gets hurt….
Lotus V8 Engine For New Esprit To Pack 620 Horsepower
Little development has been revealed by Lotus since they first announced their line-up revamp at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. However, sources report Lotus has got all hands on deck to make sure its dedicated in-house V-8 will be complete by late-2013. The engine is designed to serve duty in the mid-engined Esprit as well…
APR Motorsports to FIeld Audi R8 LMS for its Daytona Rolex 24 Debut
The very first Audi R8 LMS race car to compete in America has been announced. APR Motorsport will be the first team to campaign the special Audi race car during the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January. APR Motorsports, a division of the famed Audi tuning shop, is becoming known for…
Ferrari CEO Says Loyal Owners Should Get First Refusal on New Models
As a result, a number of serious Ferrari aficionados and collectors have been making noise about how they simply cannot get their hands on the latest limited run special, enough in fact that the company’s CEO Luca di Montezemolo, is seriously looking at forming an ultra-exclusive Ferrari owners club.
Ruf CTR3 For Sale In California For $540,000
There are tuner shops, and then there are tuner manufacturers. What’s the difference? While a Tuner shop will bolt on spoilers and body kits, and some good tuner shops can even enhance your engines performance; a tuner manufacturer takes a bare shell and makes the entire car themselves to meet their customer’s requirements. That is…
Infiniti Teases Extended Range Electric Sports Car Concept
Infiniti is preparing a stunning new concept car for the Geneva Auto Show, one that will use both a gasoline engine and electric motor, while taking strong design cues from the stunning Essence concept. Infiniti says the car is, “being created to extend the potential for high performance, low emission electric cars.” With Infiniti already…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Lets You Power Slide in the Sun: 2011 LA Auto Show
If you thought that with the reveal of the Super Trofeo Stradale, Lamborghini was done spinning out versions of the Gallardo, you thought wrong. After a full schedule of press conferences at the 2011 LA Auto Show, Lambo has chosen an off-site venue for a private reveal of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder – a…
TVR Resurrected With Rumors of an All New Model
Due to financial insolvency, Russian TVR owner, Nikolai Smolenski, split TVR into multiple entities in December, 2006. But now, the British sportscar company returns beginning with the launch of an all new website with a redesigned logo inspired by the original emblem from 1954. According to the website, TVR will provide clients with pre-owned TVR…
Ferrari 599 Successor (F620) Spied: First Photos
Spied for the first time is Ferrari‘s successor to the incredibly powerful and luxurious 599. This next-generation Ferrari GT (code named F152) is rumored to wear the F620 badge when it debuts next year at the Geneva Auto Show, powered by a version of the FF’s new 6.3-liter V12 engine. Power is expected to be…
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Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus Edition Models Sell Out In 50 Minutes
Maybe the protests at Occupy Wall St. have merit after all. Nothing demonstrates that the rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer quite like the new 2012 Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus Edition. Marked a dear $395,000, an extra $95,000 over the “base” model, all 10 examples of the Neiman Marcus Ferrari FF…
Lotus Launches in China With Beijing Dealership, 10 More to Follow Next Year
There used to be a time when any car company hoping to succeed in business would open up shop in North America. While North America remains one of the key markets for car companies, the new focus is on emerging markets, with China as the number one choice. Group Lotus is the latest to enter…
