McLaren Automotive has spent the past 5 years developing the MP4-12C supercar and has put it through some tough tests. In March 2010, the company put the first prototypes in the hands of Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, both who had nothing negative to say about the car. At the Goodwood Speed [...]
So you thought the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport was something to get excited about (if you’re into that 250 mph+ type thing). Well, just wait until you get a load of the Transtar Racing Dagger GT, an American-built supercar that promises to be the most powerful, world record-setting supercar ever built. Transtar says that [...]
Ford of Europe has released a video showing the process involved in building its new Focus RS500. Check out the video after the jump. Click through for the video. Refresher: Power for the Ford Focus RS500 comes from a turbocharged Duratec RS 2.5-L 5-cylinder engine making 345-hp with a maximum torque of 339 lb-ft. That [...]
We’ve waited very long for this day – BMW has just released the first official teaser for the upcoming M version of the 1-Series Coupe, which will be officially known as the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. BMW says that the first 1-Series M Coupes will be delivered to customers in the first half of 2011. [...]
Lotus is undergoing some radical changes in its overall philosophy. According to reports coming out of Europe, Lotus is set to debut a range of new models at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in October. Last month, Lotus sent out an email to the press stating that it will show a “dawn of a new [...]
Prior to ending up in a dealership near you, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee underwent extensive reliability testing in a new program developed with Fiat (guess the Italians are doing something right with the Auburn Hills automaker) Chrysler has just released a video featuring Tony Brenders, Chief Engineer for the new Grand Cherokee, describes how [...]
Are you ready to dine Rolls-Royce style? Well, luck for you the luxury automaker is offering a four-person picnic set finished in polished aluminum, veneer and leather. The new feature is just one of close to 100 new highly personalised and unique engineering bespoke features. “Bespoke is the jewel in our crown, the perfect complement [...]
Tesla announced today that it has hired former Apple and Gap executive George Blankenship as Vice President of Design and Store Development. Blankenship will be responsible for building Tesla’s retail strategy and network. “George has a record of building customer-focused stores that revolutionize their industries, and he does it on time and on budget. There [...]
Now that you have ordered your 2011 Ford Fiesta, FoMoCo is offering a range of personalization options including custom accessories, body kits, a Fiesta tattoo and graphics. “The Fiesta already offers customers a range of options to make it their own, from unique exterior colors to interior seating combinations, but with the addition of our [...]
Alpina has finally released the details and pictures of its new 2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo, which is based on the new sixth-generation 2011 BMW 5-Series. Power comes from an all-aluminum V8 from the B7 Bi-Turbo making a total of 507-hp and a peak torque of 516 lb-ft. Mated to a ZF SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed sport [...]
