Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Mercedes SLC Gullwing Spied Having Electrical Problems
A tipster caught these photos of a Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing broken down on the side of the road following a test run.
02.25.2009 10:50 PM ... view
Lotus Omnivore Flex-Fuel Engine Concept Unveiled Prior to Geneva Debut
The Lotus Omnivore engine concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Using innovations like a two-stroke cycle and alcohol-based fuels the Omnivore heralds a cleaner future for the British brand.
02.25.2009 10:20 PM ... view
SURVEY: WorldCarFans Needs Your Help - BIG plans on the table
Please take our survey and help us determine if new site features currently in the planning stages are worth it.
02.25.2009 9:50 PM ... view
Rendered Speculation: Next Generation Range Rover
A rendering of the next Range Rover has appeared. Less is more for this futuristic LRX-based design, with lightweight materials and an aerodynamic shape dominating the exterior landscape.
02.25.2009 9:17 PM ... view
Nissan GT-R SpecV First Independent Tsukuba Circuit Laptimes Reported
Track performance times for the Nissan GT-R SpecV have been reported by a Japanese publication for the first time. Read them and weep.
02.25.2009 8:17 PM ... view
Vizualtech Recreates a 1968 Mercury Cougar via 3D Rendering
This awesome 3D rendering was made by design firm Vizualtech. Their client plans to build a mean reboot of the 1968 Mercury Cougar.
02.25.2009 7:47 PM ... view
HKS Announces CZ200S Mitsubishi EVO X Time Attack Project
HKS will soon introduce a brand new Time Attack Evo X in its quest to break the 1 minute barrier at the Tsukuba Circuit in Japan. Not even a Lambo Superleggera has done this yet.
02.25.2009 7:17 PM ... view
smart fortwo 'edition limited three' to Debut in Geneva
Smart's latest limited-edition fortwo debuts in Geneva with green paint and a green spirit.
02.25.2009 6:47 PM ... view
Protoscar LAMPO All-Wheel-Drive EV to Debut in Geneva
The Protoscar LAMPO is a dual-motor electric vehicle that produces 268 hp and 440 Nm of torque, and it's coming to Geneva.
02.25.2009 6:17 PM ... view
Porsche Design Releases *911 To The Core* Clothing Collection
Clothing collection includes a T-shirt for children and a romper suit for babies with 911 markings.
02.25.2009 5:47 PM ... view
HKS Releases GT-R GT570 Fuji Speedway Time Attack Video
A new video has been released, showing the HKS tuned GT-R GT570 tearing up the Fuji Speedway in Japan.
02.25.2009 5:17 PM ... view
Lumma BMW CLR X 650 GT to Debut in Geneva
Lumma design presents the CLR X 650 GT based on a BMW X6. A CLR X 650 was unveiled at the Essen Motor Show in 2008. This is a modified version of that modified X6.
02.25.2009 4:47 PM ... view
Kia Releases 2010 Sorento Teaser Sketches
Next generation Sorento will come with a 2.2 liter diesel with 200 hp and an economy rating of 33mpg or 7 liters/100 km.
02.25.2009 4:17 PM ... view
Obama: America invented the automobile
Obama said US auto industry must modernize but strongly hinted that there would be no endless bailouts for the Big 3. Obama said that "the nation that invented the automobile cannot walk away from it."
02.25.2009 3:47 PM ... view
Gordon Murray's T.25 City Car - A sneak Peek
Formula One race car designer Gordon Murray has provided a sneak peek of his soon to be unveiled T25 city car.
02.25.2009 3:17 PM ... view
Tramontana R-Edition with 720hp Officially Unveiled
Full details are now out on the a.d. Tramontana R Edition, a supercar with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds.
02.25.2009 2:17 PM ... view
Rinspeed E2 Pre-Release - World Premiere at Geneva
Most commonly associated with high performance Porsche's and wacky concepts such as the sQuba, Rinspeed decided to take a decidedly greener approach with their new Fiat 500 Abarth based E2.
02.25.2009 12:37 PM ... view
Bentley Continental Supersports with 630hp Breaks Cover
Bentley's new Continental Supersports is the most potent Bentley ever produced. The 6.0-litre twin turbo W12 produces a full 630PS for a 0 - 60mph time of 3.7 seconds.
02.25.2009 10:47 AM ... view
Lancia Delta Executive and Hardblack to Debut in Geneva
Lancia is debuting two cars and a new engine at the Geneva Motor Show. The exclusive Lancia Delta Executive and the sporty Lancia Delta Hardblack with both feature a new 197hp 1.8-liter DiTurbo engine.
02.25.2009 7:00 AM ... view
A requiem - Honda admit future F1 return possible
Honda Motor Co.'s incoming chief executive has left the door open to the struggling Japanese manufacturer returning to formula one in the future.
02.25.2009 6:00 AM ... view
BMW and MotorSport Vision Join to Offer Driving Experiences (UK)
BMW has joined up with MotorSport Vision (MSV) to give the public a chance to drive one of the world's most desired sports cars around UK tracks. Individuals can get a taste of the M3 Coupe under a safe and controlled environment.
02.25.2009 5:00 AM ... view
American drivers linked with new USF1 team
With the new prospective American team USF1 set to be announced officially on Tuesday, attention is already turning to the possible occupants of the Charlotte-built race cockpits in 2010.
02.25.2009 4:00 AM ... view
Bugatti Centenaire Edition with 1350hp Rumored to Debut in Geneva
Bugatti Centenaire will celebrate 100 years since Ettore Bugatti founded the legendary automaker that bears his name. The Centenaire will come with 1350 hp and a top speed of 420 km/h (261 mph).
02.25.2009 3:00 AM ... view
F1 team survival *not impossible* - Honda
An official of the Honda Motor Co. has clarified that it is "not impossible" that its formula one team will survive to contest this season's world championship.
02.25.2009 2:00 AM ... view
Fisker accepting orders for Karma S hard-top convertible
The Fisker Karma S concept seen in Detroit over a month ago appears to have been approved for production. Fisker is now taking orders for the hard-top plugin hybrid sports car.
02.25.2009 1:00 AM ... view
Updated 2009 Nissan GT-R Improves 0-60 to 3.3 seconds
A new more user-friendly launch-control system for the Nissan GT-R will give drivers the ability to achieve a time of 3.3 seconds in the 0 - 60mph sprint.
02.25.2009 12:00 AM ... view
Just Released: 85 Bugatti Veyron 2009 Photos
02.24.2009 11:00 PM ... view
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