Mercedes-Benz is taking the leap into the world of electric supercars with the upcoming release of the all-electric, all-wheel-drive SLS AMG E-Cell, crafted by the luxury automaker’s in-house tuners. So far, no official specs have been released, but what we do know is that AMG will be controlling torque output to each wheel individually with lithium-ion [...]
On Tuesday, Chevrolet unveiled a prototype Corvette; it is not the C7, but it is the Daytona Prototype destined to race in the Grand-Am Road Racing series, starting off at Daytona on January 26-29, 2012, though the car also participated in a GRAND-AM test at Daytona on November 16. Four teams will be running the [...]
Key Competitors: Nothing as of yet – the concept hints at Kia’s future design theme Power: turbocharged 3.3l 6-cylinder T-GDI turbo making 390-hp and 394 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 8-speed automatic Spurred perhaps by the success of the Hyundai Genesis Coupes and sedan, Kia voiced interest at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in the four-door [...]
Since the US taxpayers bailed out GM in 2008, it has been largely heralded as a success; however, only a few short months after the company reissued its stock in November of 2010 it began to sink in value and hasn’t looked back since. To date, this leaves the American government on the hook for [...]
Jaguar was one of the few brands to kick things off for this year’s 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show by fully revealing their latest halo car. Taking the brand’s title as the most powerful and fastest open-top GT Jaguar ever built, the sheets were pulled off of their XKR-S Convertible today. Powered by Jaguar’s third [...]
Just a couple hours ago before the curtains open on the press days of the 2011 LA Auto Show, Fiat has dropped the official photos and details of the new 500 Abarth, which arrives to the United states with racing traditions that have made it a success in Europe. “Bringing the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth [...]
The Ford Escape has been with us for about eleven years now and it wasn’t until 2008 that the Escape saw its first major refresh. Though, because it was still based on the original, Ford set out to completely redesign the Escape for 2013. And because the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is happening now, [...]
On the eve of the 2011 LA Auto Show, General Motors has taken the covers off of the new 2013 Cadillac XTS sedan, which will hit U.S. and Canadian showrooms in spring of 2012. GM says that the XTS will be the “most technologically advanced production car in the brand’s history.” Taking place of the [...]
Let’s take a quick trip back in time to the 1960s and early 1970s. A time when a gallon of regular hovered just around the 30-40-cent mark and its primary additive was tetra-ethyl lead. It was a time where conservation and efficiency were afterthoughts and a man’s wealth was determined by the size of their [...]
So you’re interested in the new 2012 Mini Coupe but don’t know if the car will fit your daily wants and needs. Well, we’re here to help with today’s episode of top 10 most important things you need to know (our 6th one). Let’s get started people. Click here for our other Top 10 things you need to [...]
