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AMV-R Supercar Design Study by Alexei Mikhailov

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 07:46 PM PDT

This here conceptual proposal for a mid-engined supercar is the AMV-R (an acronym for Automotive Visual Racing) and it's the brainchild of Alexei Mikhailov, a third year design student at the Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning in Toronto, Canada. The renderings were not accompanied by any details on the car, but we...


EV Humor: Tesla Roadster with "LOL OIL" License Plate

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 06:51 PM PDT

Vanity plates are a great way to set your car apart from its like and at the same time, poke some fun at everyone. In this case, the owner of the orange-colored Tesla Roadster chose to make a humorous statement with a personalized license plate that reads "LOL OIL". Photo Source: Imgur , Via: Jalopnik & Reddit Copyright ©...


2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Receives Subtle Interior Refinements

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 05:51 PM PDT

The almighty Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is entering the 2011 model year with some interior revisions in the form of "ARTICO" leather appointments on the upper section of the dashboard and door beltlines and new black piano lacquer finish trim on the upper section of the center console. In addition to these standard upgrades, Mercedes-Benz is also...


Ford Offers (Yet Another) Glimpse of 2011 Explorer's Interior and Exterior

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 04:49 PM PDT

In less than a week's time, on Monday July 26, the teasing will finally be over with the unveiling of the completely redesigned for 2011, Ford Explorer. But until then, Ford will continue to offer sneak peeks of its car-based crossover through pictures and videos. This time, the Dearborn-based automaker released a photograph of Jennifer Brace who...


Darth Vader's Car for Sale on eBay - No, Really

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 04:17 PM PDT

It sure doesn't look like "the force is strong with this one" nowadays, but at some point, the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 pictured above was owned by none other than David Prowse, the man behind the mask and under the suit of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. We know Darth Vader might find our lack of faith disturbing, but we always...


Once Upon a Time, this Heap of Metal was a Ferrari 458 Italia..

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 03:49 PM PDT

We know; aside from the alloy wheels, it's hard to imagine by looking at these pictures that the heap of crumpled metal was once a Ferrari 458 Italia. Little is known about the accident other than it reportedly took place somewhere in France after the supercar's V8 engine caught on fire. If true, it is not the first time that this has happened as...


2011 Volkswagen Jetta: Performance Specs and New Photo Gallery

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 01:42 PM PDT

Following on from its world premiere at a special event at New York's Times Square in June, Volkswagen has released more details and photos of the new 2011 Jetta sedan. Designed in Germany but built at VW's plant in Mexico, the sixth generation Jetta goes on sale in the U.S. in October with prices starting at US$15,995 (€12,450 at today's exchange...


New Special Edition Fiat 500 Blackjack with Matte Finish

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:29 AM PDT

Fiat has announced a new limited edition version of the 500 city car, which will go on sale across Europe (including Britain) in September. Called, appropriately enough, the 500 Blackjack, the special mini is decked out in a matte black finish with glossy black details such as the door handles, exterior mirrors, fog lamp surrounds and bumper...


2011 Cadillac CTS gets Optional 19-inch All-Season Tires with Carbon-Fiber Sidewalls

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 07:46 AM PDT

A new 19-inch Goodyear all-season tire and wheel package that uses carbon fiber in the tire's sidewall for improved support during cornering and maneuvering is being added to the options list of the 2011 Cadillac CTS sedan and Sport Wagon. Up until now, GM offered the 19-inch wheel package exclusively with summer tires on the CTS models. The...


Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Unveils All Attractions as Countdown Begins

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 07:06 AM PDT

In 100 days from now, on October 28, 2010, the world's first Ferrari theme park and the largest of its kind, will open its doors and welcome the public for the very first time at Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is located next to the futuristic Yas Marina circuit that hosted Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix race in November 2009,...


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