BMW’s 1-series is getting a line of accessories for the first time, to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. The accessories further promote the modern and sporty components of the model. For the interior, velour edged floor mats are available in a range of color options. A luggage compartment tray can be [...]
While still lower than its original anticipated price, Mitsubishi has raised the cost of its 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle. The new sticker will reflect the updated price at $29,985, up $1,135 from April’s price. The automaker notes “unforeseen changes in market conditions” as the reason for the increase. Originally, the i model was set [...]
Having expectations for a Toyota Camry is like expecting a bowl of pudding to rock your world…it just really doesn’t happen. That’s because when car enthusiasts think of the Toyota Camry, they immediately default to “appliance, white good,” but most of all: boring. However, Toyota Camrys of the past have charmed in their own individual [...]
Ferrari may want to start looking in the rear-view-mirror because McLaren Automotive seems to be catching up pretty fast. The British automaker announced today that it has opened its first showroom in Milan, Italy. The opening was celebrated with more than 250 guests hosted by McLaren Automotive Managing Director Antony Sheriff and McLaren Milan Dealer Principal Ado [...]
Honda has just announced that it is voluntarily recalling 310,773 Pilot SUVs from the 2009 through 2011 model years in the U.S. to inspect and potentially replace the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat belt. “Honda initiated this voluntary recall due to a manufacturing error on a small number of front seat belts, where the stitching connecting [...]
Infiniti has announced that it has teamed up with Bell & Ross to offer its customers a Limited Edition BR02-8 Infiniti Carbon Case Purple 8 Pro Dial wristwatch. The watch is the second exclusive timepiece to be revealed by Infiniti, following the launch of the special edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom model. “The elegant watch has been designed [...]
It’s not like the new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible lacks power with its twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 making 400-hp giving it the ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. However, for the engineering team at AC Schnitzer, power apparently has no limit. At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, AC Schnitzer will [...]
Cam Shaft, a company specializing in fine finished, got their hands on a Ferrari F458 and gave it an understated two-toned color scheme, and even squeezed out a few more horses. A foil treatment was given to the roof, rear diffuser, and winglets, giving the parts a chrome shine using a refined process. The rear, [...]
When Audi unveiled the new 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, production of which will be capped at 333 units, it said that only 90 units would come to the United States. Well, it seems like Audi has changed its mind. Days before the Audi R8 GT Spyder’s debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi [...]
At the 2011 Frankfur Motor Show, many German tuners will be showing their latest creations. One of the most anticipated debuts is AC Schnitzer’s modified BMW 1-Series M Coupe, details and pictures of which were released today. Visually, AC Schnitzer added a bunch of bodykit modifications including a twin sports rear silencer with chromed “Racing” [...]
