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Aston Martin DBX: Two Poles Envision Aston’s Future

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 05:42 PM PST

In terms of coolness, Aston Martin's are ice cold, baby. You have proper classics like the DB5 and the DB4GT Zagato and modern classics like the Vanquish and DBS. The less said about the Cygnet the better. So now there's a new kid on the block, the Virage, for those who want something a little faster than the DB9 but not quite as fast as the DBS. ..


How Not To Customize: New Hampshire’s Subaru Impreza WRX STi Cabriolet

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 02:30 PM PST

There was a special guest at Manchester Subaru in New Hampshire last week, and it wasn't some B-list celebrity slumming it for a free car. No sir, it was a one of a kind 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi convertible. You read that correctly, and we have the gallery to back it up. And all I can say is wow. Remember when the boys over at Top Gear UK...


Would You Pay $29,875 for One of 500 US-Spec 2012 Fiat 500 Prima Ediziones?

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 01:59 PM PST

In September of 2010, Fiat's U.S. arm announced that the special allotment of five hundred Fiat 500s to come to America, called the "Prima Edizione", were all sold out to the Italian firm's fans. Well, it seems that at least one of the buyers was more of a fan of the almighty dollar than anything else as the owner listed the collector-edition Fiat...


Mansory Strikes Again, this Time with BMW 7-Series F01 Tune

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 12:45 PM PST

While we were looking into Mansory's Geneva Motor Show world premieres, the tuning house's Swiss subsidiary came out with a set of photos announcing its upcoming program for the latest BMW 7-Series. Mansory Switzerland is keeping all details under wraps for now, so we can only tell you about the styling treatment which includes a new front...


VIDEO: Chris Bangle Speaks Out on Supercars, Mistresses, Wives and...You Know

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:26 AM PST

Former BMW Group Design boss Chris Bangle was on a roll at the Geneva Motor Show. Following his encounter with Saab's new chief designer, Jason Castriota, Bangle also had a quick video chat with Car Design News Editor Eric Gallina about his views on supercars. "Well, I'm kind of old school on supercars, you know," said Bangle. "If they're not...


Ferrari Video Explains how the FF's 4WD System Works

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:43 AM PST

The Ferrari FF has attracted a lot of attention at this year's Geneva Motor Show, mostly for its shooting-brake shape and top-of-the-range status. But for tech lovers, what really stands out about this car is the four-wheel-drive system under its skin, a first for a series production Ferrari model. Understanding how the system works beats...


Mansory Trades Four Wheels For Two With The Zapico Custom

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:10 AM PST

Mansory is one of those companies that tread that fine line between tasteful and tacky. More off than not it's the latter, though Mansory's customised luxury and high performance vehicles have a certain pizzazz that's rare to find in complete aftermarket customisation these days. If you thought the German customizer was limited to tuning cars,...


DIY: How to Break a GMC Sierra in Two While Pulling it Out of a Frozen Lake

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:47 AM PST

So, let's say your GMC Sierra pickup truck has landed upside down into a partially frozen lake, and you want to pull it out. Common sense says you should chain the truck on the end that's closest to land. Well, the guys that found themselves in this situation opted to chain the other end of the truck with disastrous results for some, hilarious for...


Chevrolet to Sell Volt in Europe, Priced from €41,950 or €1,000 Less than the Opel Ampera

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 08:58 AM PST

Chevrolet announced at the Geneva Motor Show that it will sell the Volt in Europe, with prices in Germany starting from €41,950 (US$58,560). It will be similarly priced in other European markets, where it will arrive in November 2011. The Volt's sister car, the Opel Ampera, will also go on sale this year in Europe, at a slightly higher starting...


Geneva 2011: Mansory's Take on the New Porsche Cayenne Turbo Comes with 690HP

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 08:24 AM PST

Mansory put up quite a show in Geneva this week as the tuning house unveiled no less than three world premieres. Aside from the Mercedes SLS AMG Cormeum and the Ferrari 458 Italia Siracusa, that we've already told you about, the tuner's Swiss subsidiary also revealed a new program for the latest generation of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV. The...


Ferrari FF and Lamborghini Aventador Both Sold Out for their First Year of Production

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 07:57 AM PST

They are two of the most hotly anticipated and talked about cars at this week's 2011 Geneva International Motor Show. We're talking of course about the Ferrari's first ever four-wheel drive model, the FF, and Lamborghini's replacement for the Murcielago, the Aventador LP700-4. Though catering to different tastes and needs, these two supercars...


A Gasoline-Addict Spider Gets 52,000 Mazda6 Cars Recalled in the US

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 07:11 AM PST

This must be by far the most hilarious recall action we've ever heard about. It involves some 52,000 US-market Mazda6 cars from the 2009 and 2010 model years and a gasoline-loving spider. Yes, you read correctly; it's about a species of a spider that loves to build its web in the Mazda6 vent line, thus endangering the integrity of the gas tank. ...


Geneva 2011: RUF Presents 730HP and 370+km/h Rt 12 R based on the Porsche 911 Turbo [with Video]

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 06:49 AM PST

The 2011 Geneva International Motorshow plays host to the world premiere of the RUF Rt 12 R. The latest supercar from the Porsche tuning specialist is based on the 911 Turbo having received a bevy of modifications including a engine kit that pushes the output of the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat six from 500HP and 650Nm (700Nm with the...


VIDEO: BMW Releases Second Teaser of 2012 M5 Sedan

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 06:18 AM PST

Turns out BMW's statement "We're all looking forward to Friday" was referring to yet another teaser video of the upcoming M5 sports saloon. This time, the Bavarian automaker showed the car testing in Northern Europe, albeit partially wrapped in the firm's traditional swirly camouflage. The official clip also hosts Dr. Kay Segler, president of BMW...


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