Archive | August, 2011
Video: Tesla Model S, Tesla Roadster go for a spin together

Video: Tesla Model S, Tesla Roadster go for a spin together

Tesla Motors continues to test the new Model S electric-sedan before the vehicle begins deliveries next year. In a recent attempt to keep the buzz around the Tesla Model S, the company released a video of its new model driving with the legendary Tesla Roadster. Click here for more news on the Tesla Model S. Check [...]

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AC Schnitzer releases wheel options for BMW 1-Series M Coupe

AC Schnitzer releases wheel options for BMW 1-Series M Coupe

BMW’s 1-Series M Coupe has a tuner kit in the works by Germany’s AC Schnitzer. So far it includes bountiful upgrades for the interior, and an attractive wheel selection. Two different colored models have been made over, a Sapphire Black, and, for the daring, a Valencia Orange version. Click here for more news on the BMW [...]

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2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD wins PickupTrucks.com’s Heavy Duty Hurt Locker test

2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD wins PickupTrucks.com’s Heavy Duty Hurt Locker test

The 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD has won PickupTrucks.com’s ’Heavy Duty Hurt Locker’ comparison test. The test is a grueling showdown among industry heavyweights that included towing 19,400-pound fifth-wheel trailers over some of the most demanding grades in the United States. “We procured similarly equipped trucks from Ford, Ram and GMC and put them through the paces, [...]

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Da Feng’s Flake Concept features active everything, including the body (w/ Video)

Da Feng’s Flake Concept features active everything, including the body (w/ Video)

Some cars have been receiving active body parts that help assist in the differences in aerodynamics while the cars’ are going at different speeds. This one is a little bit different though. Looking at Da Feng’s Flake concept reminds you of BMW’s Gina concept, but in a different way. What separates the Flake concept from [...]

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Tycoon’s son kills couple while driving under the influence

Tycoon’s son kills couple while driving under the influence

Johnathan Knowles, a 33 year old property developer and son of a property tycoon, was sentenced to seven years in prison as a result of a fatal car crash on September 11 last year. Knowles has been drinking and taking anti-depressant pills that day, in reaction to going bankrupt the previous day. Starting at Cafe [...]

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Report: Used cars are same price as new cars, forcing buyers to get new

Report: Used cars are same price as new cars, forcing buyers to get new

A new study is out from Edmunds that found some new cars are nearly the same price, if not cheaper in than their used models. For example, BMW’s 2011 3-Series and M3 sedans cost $34 more a month to acquire than one-year-old used models. Another example can be found with the Chevrolet Corvette, which is [...]

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Joel Ewanick: GM wants to brands to be the Apple of the auto industry

Joel Ewanick: GM wants to brands to be the Apple of the auto industry

General Motors has had a rough history for nearly the past several decades. And in several attempts to reinvigorate themselves, they fell rather short. Some were just half-assed efforts; others were so bold and ambitious that they weren’t appealing. However, as I’m sure you know, we still give credit to the Detroit automaker for how [...]

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Vorsteiner teases Ferrari 599 with GTO looks

Vorsteiner teases Ferrari 599 with GTO looks

German tuner Vorsteiner usually specializes in kits for luxury brands such as Mercedes, BMW and Porsche. For the first time, the company decided to take on a Ferrari 599, dubbing their version the 599-VX. The bodykit gives the base 599 a more 599 GTO look. Click here for more news on the Ferrari 599. The [...]

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2011 Chevrolet Orlando price starts at $19,995 in Canada

2011 Chevrolet Orlando price starts at $19,995 in Canada

General Motors will be introducing its newest and latest submission to the minivan segment. Called the Chevrolet Orlando, it’s a South Korean sourced MPV that was launched in European dealerships not too long ago. General Motors was considering on bringing the Orlando here to the States, but then they reconsidered and changed it to Canada [...]

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2012 BMW 3-Series spotted during photo shoot

2012 BMW 3-Series spotted during photo shoot

The 2012 BMW 3-Series will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month but the new 3 was recently spotted during a photo shoot. These pictures were taken by a reader of F30post who spotted the car during a photoshoot in Spain. As expected, the 2012 BMW 3-Series gets the updated design theme of new [...]

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