Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’

  • Live Images Of The Morgan EvaGT
    Morgan has released a few real images of the EvaGT which was recently revealed. The EvaGT boasts LED lights, mid-mounted exhaust pipes and small, aggressive-looking headlights with a Bugatti-like grille in the middle. More details here. ...
    by Dean at August 20th, 2010 at 03:08 pm
  • Porsche Increase The Size Of The Boxster — New Entry Level Model Coming In 2012
    A report from AutoCar has said that the Porsche Boxster will grow in size for 2012 as the company is planning a new, smaller, entry-level vehicle based on the VW BlueSport Concept. The Boxster will grow to around 4.4-meters long where it will house a larger wheelbase. The Boxster will keep its two seater layout, however the will be more space inside for passengers and...
    by Dean at August 20th, 2010 at 03:08 pm
  • Bentley Continental GT Facelift — Teaser Video
    Bentley started teasing us with media on the facelifted Continental GT. The company released a teaser website as well as a quick clip of the interior — which boasts a new instrument cluster and a modern entertainment system — and the exterior — which includes LED headlights, new bumpers and new taillights inspired from the Mulsanne. Power for the Continental...
    by Dean at August 20th, 2010 at 02:08 pm
  • Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Races To A Record Breaking 327Km/h
    The Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville has raced at the Bonneville Salt Flats where it achieved an average speed of 327.856 km/h. The Suzuki entrant has broken the previous record of 325.572km/h in the Blown Gas Coupe category. The Bonneville racer was built by Richard Holdener and Tom Habrzyk of Advanced Product Engineering. The Kizashi boasts a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine...
    by Dean at August 20th, 2010 at 01:08 pm
  • V8 Hotel: The Car Enthusiast Hotel With Car Beds
    In Meilenwerk, Germany, there’s a true automotive hotel which promotes driving culture. The hotel is a car-themed place which can be enjoyed by the entire family. The hotel has different areas and one particular area features automotive rooms. And to no surprise, the automotive rooms include car-beds. AutoKino — drive-in movie with a Caddy bed V8 Camp —...
    by Dean at August 20th, 2010 at 01:08 pm
  • Twin Turbocharged Ferrari Enzo To Race At Bonneville Speed Week
    Richard Losee crashed a Ferrari Enzo back in 2006 where he decided to remake it in a more original, more suitable, body for the Utah salt flats. The remade Enzo will enter the Bonneville Speed Week in Utah where it will race with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 engine. The engine is the stock motor from the original, however the turbochargers added allow for 634kW with...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 05:08 pm
  • 2012 Saab 9-4X To Show Its Face At The LA Auto Show
    Saab has confirmed that their Cadillac SRX-based 9-4X will show its face at the Los Angeles Motor Show later this year. The Saab 9-4X features styling similar to that of the 9-4X BioPower Concept (pictured) for the outside and 9-5-styling for the inside. Engine-wise the 9-4X is expected to house a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged motor with 183kW of power,...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 05:08 pm
  • General Motors File For An Initial Public Offering On Common Stock
    General Motors has announced that they are planning to offer an Initial Public Offering program for common stock within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The amount of securities offered will be determined by market conditions and other factors at the time of the offering,” GM said in a statement. “The number of shares to be offered and...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • Kia POP For Paris — An Electric Concept
    Kia will reveal their latest urban design study at the Paris Motor Show. Dubbed the Kia Pop, it’s an all-electric car with three seats made for city driving. The image on top shows that three people might not be able to fit inside, however Kia is certain that it is possible. And who are we to question them? The Kia Pop is 30cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, and a...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • One-Off Pagani Zonda HH Owner Revealed
    It’s been reported that the Pagani Zonda HH has been commissioned by David Heinemeier Hanssor — a 30-year-old software expert. David created the Ruby on Rails web development framework, and he’s one of the partners at 37signals. Seeing as David lives in America he’ll have to keep the car in Italy as safety regulations prohibit him from importing...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • Lotus Confirms The Evora S And Evora Automatic For Paris
    Lotus has released an accidental confirmation that they will reveal two new Evora’s at the Paris Motor Show. A marketing and PR person for Lotus, Kevin Smith, wrote an email to Alastair Florance, the Lotus RP manager, asking if the Evora S and Evora Auto would be at the Paris Motor Show. Florence replied by saying that “the Evora S and Evora Auto will be on...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • New Images: The Morgan EvaGT
    Morgan has released new images of their upcoming EvaGT Coupe. The EvaGT is a BMW-powered model capable of holding four passengers — two adults and two children. The design will be similar to a sports saloon from the mid-90’s. Following the above, Morgan will use a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six motor from BMW and it will pump out 228kW of power with 400Nm...
    by Dean at August 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • New Details On The 2012 Porsche 911
    New details on the Porsche 911 for 2012 has surfaced and they state there will new lighting units, Panamera-like mirrors, and a revised rear wing. It was also rumoured that the new 911 will be slightly longer and wider than the current model. Inside is said to include a major upgrade to the styling, and this should match that of the Panamera and Cayenne SUV. Power for...
    by Dean at August 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • Dodge Release A Teaser Site For The New Durango
    Dodge has released a brand new teaser site for their up and coming ‘Durango’ SUV. The Dodge Durango for 2011 will be based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it will boast things like push button start. And that’s all we know, for now. The teaser site boasts a few teaser images, if you’re interested.
    by Dean at August 17th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
  • Teaser: SSC Ultimate Aero
    A new teaser image has been released by Shelby Super Cars (SSC). The teaser includes a quick look at the Ultimate Aero which is scheduled to be unveiled in September. SSC’s Ultimate Aero is aimed breaking the world production car record recently set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. There will be a limited production of 12 unit and prices are expected...
    by Dean at August 17th, 2010 at 10:08 pm