Fiat 500 Abarth at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
The Fiat 500 Abarth has officially made its debut at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiat’s Chief Marketing Officer, Olivier Francois, was on hand for the unveiling of the new model and gave insight into the heritage of the Abarth name.
The Abarth brand is synonymous with the successful racing cars of the 1960s piloted by Karl Abarth. Like the racing models of the past, the 2012...
Jaguar unveils the C-X16 Production Concept at Frankfurt
Jaguar has just unveiled the concept for what will become their next generation sports car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Dubbed the C-X16, the new two-seater is the smallest Jag built since 1954 and seems to be aimed directly at the heart of the Porsche 911 Carrera.
The handsome production concept represents a new design direction for the Jaguar marque. Global Brand Director, Adrian Hallmark, stated, "The C-X16 embodies the established Jaguar strengths of sensual design, animal-like agility and inspirational performance...
Audi's new S lineup gets twin-turbo V8, improved performance and ef...
In just a couple of weeks, Audi will be unveiling its new line of S models at this year’s Frankfurt International Auto Show. The S6, S6 Avant, S7 Sportback, and the S8 will debut featuring an all-new smaller displacement, fuel-efficient twin-turbo V8 replacing the thirsty 5.2-liter V10 from the previous models.
The new 4.0-liter TFSI V8 is part of Audi’s engine downsizing strategy that is drastically reducing fuel consumption while improving performance. The improved efficiency is accomplished...
Bentley gives back with charity auction of one-off collector's items
Bentley is giving back by partnering with other businesses across England to raise 1 million pounds for charity. Various craftspeople and designers from Bentley have been charged with the task of engineering a series of unique collector’s items that will be auctioned off with the proceeds benefitting the Prince’s Trust.
The handcrafted items that will go to auction are based on the materials and processes that go into developing a Bentley vehicle itself. The list of approximately 20 one-off items includes...
2012 Acura TSX Special Edition gets exterior and interior upgrades
As part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebration, Acura is introducing a special edition model of their entry-level sedan, the TSX. For the 2012 model year, the TSX SE will receive exterior and interior upgrades giving the car a sportier look and feel.
On the outside, the 2012 Acura TSX Special Edition gets a more youthful appearance thanks to an exclusive body kit that includes a front spoiler, rear fascia, and new side sills. The 17-inch 5-spoke rims at the corners receive a polished finish with a gunmetal background...
What’s new for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera?
The long-awaited seventh-generation of the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera will be officially unveiled in Frankfurt this coming September. In the meantime, the company has given us a sampling of the official specifications as well as a baker’s dozen high-res photos to sate our appetites until then.
Porsche’s “evolution, not revolution” design strategy is apparent as the new model is unmistakably a 911 Carrera. Updates include a wheelbase extended by 3.9 inches and a noticeably lowered overall height...