Watch out Tesla Motors, Porsche has begun the official trials of three all-electric Porsche Boxster models in Germany. Known as the Porsche Boxster E, the models are powered by a 29kWh battery that provide fuel to a pair of electric-motors that put out a combined 241-hp. While official performance figures have yet to be released, [...]
Saab’s got some catching up to do ever since it broke off ties with General Motors. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Saab will debut two models including the new 9-5 SportCombi and an unknown concept. Known as the ‘visionary concept for future products,’ the model is expected to debut Saab’s new design theme as [...]
The McLaren MP4-12C officially entered production on Feb. 2, 2011, however McLaren Automotive has held on to the official performance specs… until now. The supercar make has finally released official performance figures on its new model and we have to say that it will definitely give the competition a run for the money. Click here [...]
The current Lincoln Town Car is based off a very old sedan platform and Ford is finally ready to end production on the model this fall. As expected, the Lincoln MKT crossover will replace the current sedan and will be known as the Lincoln MKT Town Car. The Lincoln MKT Town Car will come in [...]
The Geneva Motor Show is one of the world’s largest automotive shows and this year it will continue to carry that reputation. Toyota has added the iQ EV prototype to the list of long debuts for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. “Based on the current iQ model, the EV prototype represents Toyota’s long-term vision for [...]
Most of us here in the Northeast know what it’s like to drive on ice – it’s quite dangerous, annoying and tricky. Not for Juha Kankkunen. The four-time rally champion recently drove a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible on the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, to a eye-watering top speed [...]
Yes, we know. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is probably the best-looking vehicle you’ve ever seen. The car is so good looking that it is now headed to Hollywood to join Tom Cruise in the fourth installment of the Mission Impossible series. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics was recently caught hanging outside the set of ‘Mission Impossible: [...]
Lamborghini is continuing its slow and painful revelation of the Murcielago replacement, known as the Aventador LP-700-4. What are we getting to see today? The Lamborghini Aventador’s carbon fiber-reinforced polymer monocoque, which is built entirely in-house by Lamborghini with a patented process. Now if you think back a little, Lamborghini has been making headlines with [...]
Porsche has ambitions to expand its lineup and sales targets and to meet its goals the company will be adding more than 1,000 employees by 2015. 500 of the new jobs to be added will be for the production of the new compact SUV, known so far as the Cajun, which is scheduled to go [...]
Mercedes-Benz has decided to take over distribution of Smart from Penske automotive, the companies announced today. Penske launched Smart for Mercedes as an independent distributor back in 2008, but sales fizzled quickly after a fast start. Mercedes Benz USA will absorb all distribution and management rights. Negotiations, including details of the date of the takeover [...]
