Archive | October, 2011
Rolls-Royce opens new dealership in Paris

Rolls-Royce opens new dealership in Paris

Paris’ 17th arrondissement is now the home to a new Rolls-Royce state-of-the-art showroom. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Muller-Otovos debuted the almost 1,000 square foot showroom that displays three vehicles, a lounge for customers to customize their orders, and an espresso bar. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Paris Dealer Principal Eric Neubauer says “The investment in our [...]

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GM recalling 6,006 units of the Chevrolet Corvette coupe

GM recalling 6,006 units of the Chevrolet Corvette coupe

GM may have failed to meet a federal safety standard for rear hinges on the new Chevrolet Corvette Coupes, and is recalling 6,006 units. Both 2011 and 2012 models are included in the recall for a problem, found in September, with rear hatches that may not hold up if the vehicle is involved in a [...]

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2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year… and the nominees are

The North American Car and Truck of the Year organization has released the list of nominees for 2012. The list consists of 24 vehicles including 17 cars and seven light trucks. A juror of 50 U.S. and Canadian journalists will pick the winner that will be announced at the 2012 Detroit AUto Show in January. [...]

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2012 Peugeot 4008 goes on sale in Europe next year

What your looking at here is a beautiful Peugeot SUV that will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next year in international markets in the second quarter of 2012. Known as the Peugeot 4008, the model will is a 4×4 SUV modern response to the needs of all-terrain vehicle customers. The Peugeot 4008 will be [...]

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Report: New Range Rover may get C-X16 Concept’s V6 powerplant

Range Rover’s upcoming Mk4 flagship is getting a lot of attention just before its 2012 release. A recent rendering has been released that provides some insight as to what all the buzz is about. The brand has taken a step away from the readily-identifiable body style it has been maintaining with sleeker lighting in the [...]

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Video: Man uses power hose on the inside of his 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Video: Man uses power hose on the inside of his 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Using a high-pressure hose to clean the inside of a Honda Element or a Land Rover Defender wouldn’t really make you crazy – however, you’d have to be insane to take a power hose and start washing the interior of your brand new 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350. That’s exactly what the man in this video [...]

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Man building Ford GT90 Concept in his garage

The 90′s style, 750-hp GT90 has been one of Ford’s more popular concepts. With a V12 that gave the possibility of a 235 mph top speed, fan Adam Pintek couldn’t leave the GT90 as simply a concept. Pintek decided to craft a GT90 on his own, and has been doing so for the last four [...]

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Top Gear edition TomTom navigation comes with Stig Mode

Top Gear edition TomTom navigation comes with Stig Mode

TomTom just released a new satnav model, debuting the GO LIVE Top Gear edition. The special edition provides directions via Jerry Clarkson, a Stig mode that shuts sound off, and it highlights special points of interest like race tracks. Other features in the visually enhanced version include HD Traffic technology, unique Top Gear icons, a [...]

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TopCar Porsche Panamera Turbo S with real gold, crocodile leather

TopCar’s latest project is a Porsche Panamera Turbo S that is loaded with visual upgrades and unique accents. The Panamera’s exterior is fitted with a new hood, bumpers, door mods, and the body is widened by new fenders. Click here for more news on the Porsche Panamera. Inside, the seats are wrapped in premium leather, [...]

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Report: Chevrolet has no plans for a Sonic SS

The Chevrolet  Sonic subcompact was designed to be fun to drive, and currently comes with two options for power, the 1.8-liter naturally aspirated version, and a turbo 1.4-liter. With the new model year approaching, questions have been raised about whats next for the Sonic. John Buttermore, the lead development engineer says that while “For 2013, [...]

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