| Europe's Fastest Nissan GT-R has 1,500HP and Does the 1/4 Mile in 8.47 Sec Posted: 27 Sep 2013 05:16 PM PDT  If there's one car that can excel in straight line racing right off the bat, it's the fabled Nissan GT-R. Even in pure stock form, it sprints through the quarter mile in the 10-second range, so you can imagine what some selective tuning can do. In fact, you don't have to use your imagination at all. Across the pond, Exelixis Motorsports, a tuning company based in Romania that was founded by the pairing of some capable Romanian and Greek techs, is claiming to have created the fastest GT-R in Europe. Read more » |
| Volvo Spokesperson Denies Rumors of S100 Flagship Posted: 27 Sep 2013 04:50 PM PDT  Not too long ago (no, really, it was less than a week ago), we posted a story discussing Volvo's possible entry into the large luxury sedan market with a model called the S100. It was said to rival the likes of the Audi A8 and Mercedes-Bens S-Class, being built on an extended version of the platform set to underpin the next S80. Read more » |
| What Would Top Gear UK's Intro Look in GTA V Universe? Posted: 27 Sep 2013 04:12 PM PDT  Can you believe the things people come up with these days in their free time (free…what you say)? XboxAhoy, a YouTube content producer, who if you didn't notice it from his scree name, is a game fanatic, asked the following question in his own words: "So I was thinking: 'What would Top Gear be like if it were set in the GTA V universe?' - and several hours later, this was rendered," wrote XboxAhoy. Read more » |
| Skoda Produces 1,500,000th Second-Generation Fabia Posted: 27 Sep 2013 03:49 PM PDT  Skoda has produced the 1,500,000th second-generation Fabia, a 1.2 TDI model, at the company's main plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. Launched in 2007, the second-generation Fabia is available in four versions and special models. The B-segment model is available as a hatchback, estate, more rugged Scout version and the sporty RS. Read more » |
| Alfa Romeo 4C Impresses One More Reviewer Posted: 27 Sep 2013 03:17 PM PDT  Now that Alfa Romeo has let the press drive the 4C, video reviews of the mid-engined sports car have started pouring in, with Autocar's Steve Cropley being the latest to share his impressions on what he calls the most important Alfa Romeo of the past two decades. Read more » |
| BMW Said to Have Started Work on 1-Series FWD Sedan for 2017 Launch Posted: 27 Sep 2013 02:20 PM PDT  Mercedes-Benz launched the CLA four-door coupe, Audi replied with the A3 Sedan, so what is BMW doing? Well, the Bavarians have reportedly started preliminary work on a rival for these cars, a front-wheel drive 1-Series that is scheduled to launch in 2017. Read more » |
| Nevada State Motorcyclists will Soon be Able to Legally Run Red Lights Posted: 27 Sep 2013 01:54 PM PDT  The motorcyclists I've met always seem to complain about the same basic things, like how some drivers don't pay attention and thus they have to always be extra careful, or how their lane-splitting methodologies are frowned upon by some, despite not really affecting them directly in any way. To these we then add the numerous region-specific problems, like the one regarding traffic lights that some US states have faced. Read more » |
| Jay Leno Gets Acquainted with Ford Focus ST, Likes its Engine and Manual Gearbox Posted: 27 Sep 2013 01:22 PM PDT  As Ford's first global performance vehicle, it is important for the Focus ST to get it right in all major markets it is sold. Featuring more or less identical specs in all the countries where it is available, the Focus ST is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost gasoline engine delivering 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft (365 Nm) of torque. Read more » |
| IIHS Tests Frontal Crash Mitigation and Avoidance Systems, Highest Ratings go to Subaru Posted: 27 Sep 2013 12:50 PM PDT  Up until now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated a car's safety credentials based on the usual, familiar crash tests, as well as the number and complexity of the electronic safety systems it had fitted. Front crash prevention or mitigation setups were, of course, taken into consideration, but the Institute only checked whether or not a car came with these, and not how effective they were. Read more » |
| Buy a New Nissan Versa Note via Amazon, Have the Chance to See it Delivered in a…Box Posted: 27 Sep 2013 12:20 PM PDT  Here's a rather nifty marketing stunt from Nissan and Amazon, which may be something more than that, given how the online business has transformed just about every industry in the world, and we wouldn't be surprised if the retailer is actually gauging reactions as well as taking down its own…ahem…notes. Read more » |
| Hit and Run Driver Thought No Body Was Looking… Posted: 27 Sep 2013 11:40 AM PDT  At a first glance, this incident looks rather trivial in comparison to some of the other marvels that we encounter on a daily basis on Russian roads; the camera-equipped car slows down before a sharp turn with another car smashing into it from behind. Nothing to see here, right? Not so fast… Read more » |
| Nissan Reveals More Luxurious Navara SV Flagship Model Posted: 27 Sep 2013 11:15 AM PDT  Nissan has added some premium features to the European market Navara pickup that enhance comfort and make it look a drop more premium. Based on the range topping LE trim level, the SV (special version) adds Alcantara and leather trim on the interior, with the center part of the seats covered in Alcantara and featuring an embossed Nissan logo, while the side bolsters, headrests, armrest, gearshift and handbrake surrounds and door inserts are all covered in double-stitched leather. Read more » |
| Harley Earl's Personal 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible for Sale Posted: 27 Sep 2013 10:47 AM PDT  If the Corvette is the most coveted and well-known sports car in the American automobile industry, then the man responsible for creating the myth and leading GM's brands through their wonder years as the company's head of design, Harley J. Earl, is among the most influential and greatest designers to ever come out of the country. Read more » |
| Jaguar Reminds Us What Driving Really Means in New Short Film "Escapism" Posted: 27 Sep 2013 10:10 AM PDT  Following the short action movie called "Desire" with the Jaguar F-Type, the British carmaker has released another production called "Escapism". The film is centered on the relaxing effect that driving has on David Gandy, a British model who was invited to steer one of Jaguar Heritage Racing team's cars at this year's Mille Miglia – the XK120. Read more » |
| Chevrolet Goes SEMA with Silverado Z71 Volunteer Firefighter and Black Ops Concepts Posted: 27 Sep 2013 09:50 AM PDT |
| Porsche Insider Allegedly Leaks Product Plan Slides Posted: 27 Sep 2013 09:20 AM PDT  A set of slides with Porsche's upcoming projects, reportedly sourced from an internal dealer meeting that took place in Atlanta, Georgia, this month, were leaked onto Jalopnik today. We have not yet independently confirmed their authenticity, but everything revealed in the slides sounds and looks reasonable, though, the appearance of an Autobild magazine render of the Macan, does raise some questions. Read more » |
| Tesla Model S Owner Reportedly Involved in Unintended Acceleration Incident Posted: 27 Sep 2013 08:50 AM PDT  Electric Vehicles often require special techniques to be driven properly, and the Tesla Model S is no exception – quite the contrary, actually. You have to get used to all the controls being on the central screen, the way the brake regeneration system cuts in, as well as the instant performance offered by the rear-mounted motor. The latter has proven to be a very powerful unit that really breathes (silent) life into the hefty sedan, motivating it with ease. Read more » |
| Pow! Purple Haired Batman Kicks Ass in Russian Road Rage Act to Save Girl! Posted: 27 Sep 2013 08:13 AM PDT  There are some things that are just all too weird and bizarre even for Russian standards – and that should tell you a lot about the following incident, which I tell you, is a must to watch… So, the video begins with the dash-cam equipped car making a turn on what initially seems a quiet street in Moscow's Marfino district. However, the driver stops, not only because an old lady is crossing the road, but also because there's a parked car with a driver wearing a Ferrari coat quarreling with a young woman. Read more » |
| California Approves Extension of EV Financial Incentives, will Build 100 Hydrogen Stations Posted: 27 Sep 2013 07:50 AM PDT  The sunny state of California has placed increasing emphasis on its desire to go all-green by 2040, when it hopes 100 percent of all cars purchased in the state will have zero tailpipe emissions. However, on their way to that lofty end goal, they still have to popularize these vehicles, and what better way of doing so than an extension of the familiar tax credits awarded to those who buy an all-electric or plug-in car now. Read more » |
| VW Prices the Cross Up! from €13,950 in Germany, Shows New Photos Posted: 27 Sep 2013 07:27 AM PDT  Volkswagen has put a price on the crossover-flavored Cross Up! minicar, with the most accessible model starting at €13,950 ($18,835) in Germany. The fourth member of Volkswagen's lifestyle family cars after the CrossPolo, CrossGolf and CrossTouran, the Cross Up!, features a more rugged appearance than the base Up! five-door hatchback, thanks to exclusive exterior appointments. Read more » |
| Scoop: 2016 Ford Mustang GT350 or GT500 Sounds Pretty Awesome on Film Posted: 27 Sep 2013 07:00 AM PDT  Many things are bound to change with the new, sixth generation Mustang as Ford will breathe fresh air into the series beginning with the design and continuing with the platform, engine range and tech gadgetry, but two elements will stay the same: the availability of more editions and trims that anyone cares to count and the V8 offerings. Read more » |
| Mercedes-Benz Arrow460 Granturismo is the S-Class of the Seas, On Sale in 2015 Posted: 27 Sep 2013 06:42 AM PDT  Following the first sketches released last year, Mercedes-Benz Style and Silver Arrows Marine are presenting the final exterior and interior design of their luxury motor yacht, the Arrow460 – Granturismo, at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 25 to 28. Read more » |
| Opel Mokka and Cascada Convertible Tweaked by Steinmetz Posted: 27 Sep 2013 06:20 AM PDT  While not a household name in the global tuning industry, Steinmetz is known in Europe and especially in Germany, for its Opel tunes. The two most recent Opel models to fall into the fiddling hands of Steinmetz are the Mokka small crossover and the Cascada soft-top convertible. Read more » |
| The Eh? Files: Canadian Cop Films Large Meteor on Dashcam Posted: 27 Sep 2013 05:50 AM PDT  Take that Russia (well, kind of…)! A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer captured a falling meteorite that lighted up the sky while patrolling the Hawk Hills area outside of Manning in northern Alberta last Saturday evening. Read more » |
| Citroën Begins Production of DS5 in China, Wild Rubis to Follow Posted: 27 Sep 2013 05:30 AM PDT  Today's China represents a new Eldorado for near or pure luxury car brands, with PSA Peugeot Citroën being one of many automotive groups looking to slice off another piece of the pie. With Peugeot and Citroen already established in China's mainstream market, the French launched Citroen's DS marque as a standalone brand in the premium segments. Now, 15 months after the launch of the DS brand in China with a fresh line of cars, the company and its Chinese partner Changan kicked off local production of its biggest model to date, the DS5, at their Shenzhen plant. Read more » |
