Archive | October, 2011

Video: The philosophy behind the new interior of the 2012 Porsche 911

Join Martin Pohanka, lead interior design at Porsche, as he gives us a tour around the interior of the new 2012 Porsche 911. Check out the video after the jump. Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera. Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer [...]

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Survey says: EVs will struggle due to unrealistic consumer expectations

A new survey conducted by consulting firm Deloitte found that while consumer interest in electric-vehicles is high, expectations of electric vehicles are so unrealistic that many car companies are unlikely to satisfy them anytime soon. “It certainly doesn’t look like it’s much more than a niche” vehicle, said Craig Giffi, leader of Deloitte’s U.S. automotive [...]

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Report: Ferrari Enzo successor to have mid-mounted V12, carbon-fiber chassis

A Ferrari Enzo successor is in the works and is expected to arrive as early as next year. According to Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa, the Enzo successor will have a mid-mounted V12 and will use a carbon-fiber chassis. Felisa said that the Enzo successor may also get hybrid technology and confirmed that the company “is [...]

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Report: Acura sports car in The Avengers is a teaser to next-generation NSX

Report: Acura sports car in The Avengers is a teaser to next-generation NSX

The Honda/Acura NSX is one supercar that we’re kind of sick of writing about – and no it’s not because we have a distaste for the car – we just have a distaste of rumors about a successor for the car being on and off. New reports suggest that the new Acura sports cars concept [...]

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Video: BMW pulls a ‘prank’ on Singapore 1-Series owner

Video: BMW pulls a ‘prank’ on Singapore 1-Series owner

As an owner of the 2011 BMW 135i with an M Sport Package, I can definitely appreciate what the girl in this video experienced. BMW of Singapore has launched promotional-prank project entitled ‘Switch.’ “The BMW Switch is a fun collaborative project between the public and BMW Asia to switch unsuspecting BMW drivers’ current cars with [...]

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Video: Motor Trend test drives the Pagani Huayra

The Pagani Huayra is definitely a work of art – just look at the picture above. The guys at Motor Trend recently had the chance to drive one and here is there take on Horatio’s brand new 730-hp supercar. Click here for more news on the Pagani Huayra. Hit the jump for the video. Refresher: The Pagani Huayra is powered [...]

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Dartz Mojo top debut at 2011 Top Marques Monaco show

Dartz, who previously offered up renderings for its 2000-hp Nagel, have an all new model built called Mojo. Mojo is a new vehicle that is powered by an unidentifiable exposed motor, and is scheduled for an appearance at this year’s Top Marques Monaco show. Another version, called Jo-Mojo, is said to be solar powered and [...]

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BMW UK sells its 2 millionth vehicle

BMW UK sells its 2 millionth vehicle

On Jan. 1, 1980, BMW sold its first unit in the United Kingdom – an E12 5 Series Sedan. 31 years later, BMW UK has now surpassed the two millionth car mark. The 2 millionth car sold was a 5-Series Gran Turismo (530d) and it was bought by Ken Haynes, from Wolverhampton. “I’m delighted to [...]

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Korea is the first country to produce and sell 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

General Motors today launched the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu in the Korean market, where it will begin production this month and go on sale starting Nov. 1. “Korea is the first country to produce and sell the all-new Malibu,” said GM Korea President and CEO Mike Arcamone. “With expressive styling, a comfortable cabin, outstanding ride [...]

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Kim Kardashian picks up her white Ferrari 458 Italia

Kim Kardashian is a girl that loves the most exclusive items on Earth. Kardashian recently added the new Ferrari 458 Italia to her fleet of cars. According to rumors Kim had bought herself a Ferrari as a wedding gift. Now we’re not sure whether Kim bought the car for her new husband Kris Humphries or [...]

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