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Bentley Continental Supersports is 85 Percent Recyclable
At Crewe, Bentley Motors headquarters, superfast does not necessarily mean super filthy. Consider the new Bentley Continental Supersports which can also run on E85 biofuel. It has a 463kW (630hp) twin turbo 6.0 W12 engine forcing through 800Nm. T...
Aston Martin updates the V8 Vantage for 2010
Aston Martin is preparing to launch an updated Aston Martin V8 Vantage range for 2010. The beady-eyed spies at CAR UK caught a suspicious-looking blue model badged as a V8 but dressed in part like the V12 running around near the company’s Gaydo...
First Test: 2009 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro
How much is half a second and 105 horsepower worth to you? You’ll want to ponder that question if you’re in the enviable position of having to decide between the V-8-propelled version of Audi’s R8 two-seat, mid-engine exotic or the ...
LA Auto Show 2009: Audi R8 Spyder is shown again, this time in red
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the drop-top Audi R8 Spyder. Images were leaked in early September, and we were there in Frankfurt for its official debut. That said, its unveiling at the LA Auto Show was less than climactic… ot...
LA Auto Show 2009: Volkswagen shows off “Final Edition” New Beetle models
Signifying the end of what has been a long run, Volkswagen has introduced “Final Edition” models of the New Beetle coupe and convertible. Each will be limited to a run of just 1,500 units. Under the hood is VW’s familiar 2.5-liter i...
LA 2009: BMW ActiveHybrids get North American debut; 7 Series model priced from $103,12
BMW took advantage of California’s proclivity for greenwashing to give its ActiveHybrid models their North American debuts at the LA Auto Show. Just for good measure they also brought along the incredible Vision Efficient Dynamics sustainable s...
2009 LA Auto Show Preview: 2011 Ford Mustang V6 makes 305 HP, gets 30 MPG
It would be reasonable to expect that Ford might pass over the Mustang and instead devote more attention to its other models since it’s fresh off a comprehensive revamp for the 2010 model year. However, that’s not what is shaping up in th...
SEMA Motor Show 2009: Lexus F-Sports sitting in the sun
It’s tempting to dismiss Lexus‘ F-Sport as a direct Audi S-Line rip off. But unlike Audi’s visual-only appearance upgrades, F-Sport actually offers some performance (intake, exhaust, brakes, etc.), handling and exterior body mods...
SEMA Motor Show Preview: 400-hp supercharged Lexus IS C hits the road to Sin City
Fox Marketing is back for the 2010 SEMA Motor show, following up last year’s tuned IS F with a supercharged 2010 Lexus IS350C. While Lexus’ hard-top cabrio may be an odd choice for a performance makeover, you can’t deny the equipmen...
Ford to reveal 2011 Mustang powertrain updates at L.A. Auto Show
Los Angeles will be a busy show for the Blue Oval boys. In addition to the official introduction of the U.S. Ford Fiesta, the rumormill regarding what’s powering the 2011 Ford Mustang range figures to stop spinning once and for all. We, along w...
Car Review: 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is still the drive of our childhood dreams
Remember back when you were a diapered enthusiast-to-be and you weren’t allowed to venture beyond the end of your family’s tree lawn? The sum total of your ‘driving’ experience was probably a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. If you we...
Frankfurt Motor Show 2009: Mini Coupe & Roadster Concepts
Some automakers celebrate their birthdays with special editions. Some celebrate with big parties. Mini has celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Frankfurt Motor Show with not one, but two new performance-oriented models. Now that’s more like i...
Mazda MX-5 Superlight leaked ahead of 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
With an endless string of concepts cars peppered across these pages, we often find ourselves saying, “Yeah, I’d drive that.” But with the Frankfurt-bound Mazda Superlight concept, we’re saying “Hey – I wanna build that...
Lamborghini Reventón roadster images leak ahead of Frankfurt
Looks like it’ll be an all-out supercar showdown next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition to the McLaren MP4-12C and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – not to mention the Ferrari 458 Italia – Lamborghini will reportedly be showing off th...
2010 Volvo C70 drops its guard ahead of Frankfurt unveiling
Volvo still hasn’t released an official press release to accompany them, but it would appear that genuine pics of the facelifted Volvo C70 have hit the streets regardless. Set to debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, the reskinned convert...
Hofele GTS-Look for Audi A3 Cabrio released
German tuner Hofele has a few added touches for your Audi A3 cabriolet. For the face of the always adorable A3 convertible, the single-frame front bumper provides for a GTS-look, featuring large air intakes on each end. The GT-bumper also includes a ...
First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Going into the 2010 model year, the Corvette lineup is growing to four models with the revival of the Grand Sport nameplate that slots in between the base and Z06 models. This is the third iteration of the Grand Sport, the first being a run of just f...
Arden shows 2010 Jaguar XK-R Convertible and Coupe upgrade
German tuner Arden has put its new Jaguar XKR 5.0L Convertible on display at the Oldtimer Grand Prix which took place at the Nurburgring circuit this past weekend (August 7 to the 9th). Certainly no old timer, though, this Arden version of the XKR 5....
First Drive: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is a temple of Zen
Just like the last time, when we drove the Bugatti Veyron, it began with an e-mail from Bugatti’s PR firm: “Give me a call when you have a moment.” And then, again, just like the last time, there came the question: “We have a ...
Pics aplenty: 2010 Audi TT RS is ready for its closeup
Audi has released a plethora of new beautiful photographs of the Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster, and it just makes us want them to change their mind about bringing the car to the United States even more. After all, what’s not to love? The 2.5-li...
First Drive: 2010 Jaguar XFR, XKR and one of the best V8s on the market
About 20 minutes after heading south towards the Mediterranean, traffic on our four-lane roadway stops abruptly. The bus we have just passed pulls up on our right and an officer is standing in the middle of the roadway, waving the morass of motorists...
First Drive: 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster grows up at the expense of its groove
The all-new 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster is the eagerly anticipated replacement to both the Z4 Convertible and Z4 Coupe. Adding to this pressure, the two-seater is also tasked with satisfying the enthusiasts who enjoyed the high-performance M variants, both ...
REPORT: Audi R8 Spyder coming in 2011
Pacified as we’ve been by the appearance of the 5.2-liter FSI V10 and LMS competition spec versions of the Audi R8, it’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the roadster version. But reports citing unnamed company insiders...
