Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’

  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS: All 500 Copies Sold Out
    Porsche’s brand new 911 GT2 RS has sold out in under two models of the official reveal in August. The GT2 RS will only boast a limited production run of 500 units, each of which are sold, and include a 3.6-litre six-cylinder engine with two-turbochargers with of 462kW power and 700Nm of torque. There is a total of 1,370 kilograms in the weight department, a set of...
    by Dean at October 21st, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • BMW And PSA Peugeot-Citroen Reach A Hybrid Agreement
    PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW have signed a document which shares hybrid powertrains for front-wheel-drive vehicles. At the moment, details on this agreement are limited however BMW said that the partnership will create a more standardized range of equipment for electric vehicles. Furthermore, the agreement will offer both parties extended growth in their range in other...
    by Dean at October 21st, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • Porsche Looking To Hybridize Their Range
    Due to tougher emission laws, reports have said that Porsche will use hybrid technology to stay inline with the requirements. Wolfgang Duerheimer, Porsche’s development chief, has said that “In the future, we will have hybrid drive in every model line.” There was no word on what system will be used, however Porsche’s Heinz-Jakob Neusser said that...
    by Dean at October 21st, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • Volvo Looking To Enter The 5-Door Hatchback Market
    According to reports, Volvo is planning to create a 5-door hatchback model to compete against the Volkswagen Golf. The 5-door Volvo will only launch in 2012 where it will be a completely new model to that segment, as it boasts 5-doors opposed to three like the C30. Furthermore, the new 5-door would use the same technologies found in the S40 and C30 coupe. Volvo said that...
    by Dean at October 21st, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • More Details On The 2011 BMW X3
    BMW has revealed new information concerning the X3 for 2011. The new model will boast an evolved exterior which is similar to the X1 and X5 models where styling changes include a prominent grille, a roof mounted spoiler, and T-shaped taillights. Furthermore, the X3’s interior will house high-quality materials, a new design, 550-litres of load space and folding seats....
    by Dean at October 21st, 2010 at 12:10 am
  • Bumblebee Crashes Into Real Cop Car, By Mistake, During Transformer 3 Scene
    During a scene for Transformers 3, Bumblebee had a slight accident where it knocked into a Police SUV racing through the set. The Police vehicle was not meant to be on the set, however it was on its way to do some official police work. When Bumblebee was turning a corner, it slammed right into the side of the police vehicle. The driver of the police vehicle was taken...
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Google’s Self-Driving Car
    Google has modified a Toyota Prius which can drive itself. Google is working with Chris Urmson and Anthony Levandowski from DARPA to create an automated car which will drive itself. At the moment it’s still experimental, however test vehicles have covered around 225,300-kilometers of distance. The system works where someone drives a specific route in a normal car,...
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • BMW X4 To Launch In 2014 — X4M Coming Too
    BMW are looking to create the upcoming X4 in America where it will be more stylish than practical. Using the same success-story from the X6, BMW has found that stylish models are slightly better than practical vehicles and that’s the idea behind the X4. The Bavarian automaker will challenge the upcoming Porsche Cajun with their X4 model which is essentially a smaller...
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Audi S1 & Polo R To Boast All-Wheel-Drive
    Audi recently revealed that the Audi S1 would use front-wheel-drive, well, it seems as if things have changed. The VW Group said that the upcoming VW Polo R and Audi S1 could in-fact boast all-wheel-drive technology. Reports said that VW will enhance the PQ25 platform to boast all-wheel-drive technology, namely Quattro for the Audi. At the Paris Motor Show, Audi revealed...
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Bentley Looking To Create An Entry-Level Hatchback
    Bentley are apparently planning to create an entry-level hatchback model to compete with the Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera. The model in question will be a five-door hatchback which offers styling from the 2011 Continental GT. It was hinted that Bentley could use Audi underpinnings, and this means an aluminium chassis for lightweight, and good, performance....
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • New Details On The BMW 1-Series M Coupe
    BMW has revealed new information on the exciting 1-Series M Coupe which will be unveiled during the December month. The 1-Series M Coupe will boast a 3.0-litre bi-turbocharged engine with six-inline-cylinders and 254kW of power. All of this will travel to the tarmac through a six-speed manual transmission gearbox. There will be a total weight of about 1,500-kilograms,...
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Interior Of The Dodge Charger For 2011
    Dodge has released the first image of the interior for the upcoming 2011 Charger. From what we can see there’s a new three-spoke steering wheel, and a revised Dodge emblem. Furthermore, the dashboard seems to be a bit different where the brand also modified the door panels.
    by Dean at October 13th, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • New Images Of The SSC Ultimate Aero II
    These are the latest images of the new, improved, SSC Ultimate Aero. The Ultimate Aero II is being built to shatter the production-car land speed record previously set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport earlier this year. Shelby Super Cars has added a 6.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 1,007kW of power to the Ultimate Aero II. All of this power, when connected to...
    by Dean at October 13th, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • Audi TT RS: The Return To DTM?
    Audi could be looking to rejoin the ranks of racing with their TT RS. The TT RS here is a DTM-specification model which will run under Raeder Motorsport in two different races this month. The TT RS DTM boasts a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, from the standard model, as well as R8 LMS parts for better output. Audi last used the TT during the 2000 to 2003 years in DTM races,...
    by Dean at October 13th, 2010 at 01:10 am
  • A Few Details On The 2012 Opel Zafira
    The newest details regarding the Opel Zafira for 2012 includes a few measurements which state that the MPV will be 4,690mm long, 1,820mm wide, and 1,690mm tall. There will be a Flex-7 seating system which allows folding and moving of chairs in single-movements. Styling for the 2012 Zafira has been based on the Ampera, where it boasts a sporty front-end with an Astra-inspired...
    by Dean at October 13th, 2010 at 01:10 am