Archive | October, 2010
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster spotted testing

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster spotted testing

Ever since the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG coupe made its debut, we’ve been hearing rumors about a roadster version of the supercar. Well, here are the first spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster by the folks over at AutoExpress. From the looks of it, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster will not be a hard-top [...]

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South Carolina is the best state to drive in, California is the worst

South Carolina is the best state to drive in, California is the worst

When determining a given states friendliness towards drivers, there are a number of factors to be considered, such as gas prices, insurance rates, infrastructure, and legal protection. Forbes magazine put together its ratings of the best and worst state to drive in based on said criteria; South Carolina came out on top of the list, [...]

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Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 tops out at 217 mph

Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 tops out at 217 mph

Even if you own the world’s fastest sedan, there is really no place where you can top out the speed on your car – however, you do get infinite bragging rights to owning one. To cater to that market, Brabus has unveiled its latest creation known as the SV12 R Biturbo 800. The Brabus SV12 [...]

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BMW working on future tech options that will allow driver to park cars… without being inside

BMW working on future tech options that will allow driver to park cars… without being inside

BMW is currently preparing an onslaught of new technology options for future models that will allow the car to ‘intelligently’ interact with local road conditions while improving fuel-efficiency and safety for drivers. One of the many new options will be the new ILENA intelligent sat-nav which allows for three different style of navigation routes including standard, [...]

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The Stig helmet fetches $5,388 at auction

The Stig helmet fetches $5,388 at auction

The white helmet worn by the Stig on Top Gear fetched a surprising £3,400 ($5,388 USD). The helmet was sold by Sophia Vaizey, 30, of Hove, who worked on Top Gear for 18 months as a production coordinator. She received the helmet as a gift from the Top Gear crew as her departing gift. The helmet, [...]

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2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive Revealed

2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive Revealed

Joining the Volkswagen Touareg Exclusive, which made its debut earlier this month, the German automaker has released the 2011 Eos Exclusive. Like the Touareg Exclusive, the Eos Exclusive appeals to those who want a little more luxury from their V-dub. The 2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive is mostly identical to the standard Eos but adds a [...]

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Video: 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage shows up at Jay Leno’s Garage

Video: 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage shows up at Jay Leno’s Garage

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage stopped by one of the most popular garages in Los Angeles – Jay Leno’s Garage. Leno took the beast Vantage for a quick spin and here is his take on the car. Click here for more news on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Click through for the video. Refresher: [...]

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2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Race Car revealed

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Race Car revealed

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of the fastest road-going Porsche’s ever produced. Powered by a 3.8L unit, the 911 GT3 RS makes 450-hp giving it the ability to lap the Nurburgring in 7:33… unofficially. With a strong track time like that, Porsche has now decided to build a track oriented version of the GT3 [...]

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2011 Hennessey Venom GT to debut at 2010 SEMA (w/ video)

2011 Hennessey Venom GT to debut at 2010 SEMA (w/ video)

The 2010 SEMA Show is just days away and Hennessey Performance Engineering has confirmed the much-anticipated Venom GT will be making its debut at the Las Vegas show. Click here for more news on the Hennessey Venom GT. The official debut is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 at 11:15 AM inside the Mobil 1 booth. [...]

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2011 Chevrolet Volt online configurator launched

2011 Chevrolet Volt online configurator launched

The Chevrolet website has just launched the online configurator for the 2011 Volt. So if you’re looking to get into the new electric-car/plug-in hybrid, or even if you’re just bored at work and need something to do, head over to Chevy to build one. Click here for more news on the Chevrolet Volt. Check out [...]

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