Mercedes-Benz Biome Concept to Go Against BMW EfficientDynamics in 2015
Autocar has learned that Mercedes-Benz plans on producing a mid-engined eco supercar to go against the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. The Mercedes-Benz Biome concept is a preview of the new supercar that will be released in 2015. The concept was developed at Mercedes' Californian design studio. "There are elements within the design that could easily be progressed and developed for production. We...
2012 Hyundai Azera: First Official Photos Released
Last week Hyundai released the first teaser photos of the all-new Grandeur/ Azera and now we have the first official photos of the all-new sedan. The all-new Azera gets Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language like the new Sonata and Elantra. It will still be front-wheel-drive and slot in between the Sonata and the Genesis in the Hyundai lineup. Expect more details...
Aston Martin Revises the Vantage GT4 for 2011
Aston Martin Racing has launched a new Vantage GT4 for 2011. The Vantage GT4 is based on the V8 Vantage and is powered by a remapped 4.7 liter engine. For 2011 the Vantage GT4 gets a new splitter that increases downforce at the front of the car, as well as channeling cooling air to the brakes and radiator. Outback the...
2012 Mazda5 Starts at $19,990
Mazda has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 Mazda5 that goes on sale in January. Pricing for the Mazda5 will start at $19,990. The 2012 Mazda5 will be offered in three versions, the Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base Sport comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, power mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, and an AM/FM/CD/MP3...
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Beats the Toyota 4Runner in Consumer Reports Test
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is doing well for the new Chrysler. Consumer Reports recently pitted the new Grand Cherokee against the Toyota 4Runner and the Grand Cherokee took home the title. The Grand Cherokee received a "very good" rating, while the 4Runner only received a "good" rating. The Jeep's ride, quietness and interior won it points over the...
2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Starts at $90,960
GM unveiled the 2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition back in March and now we have the starting price of the limited edition Corvette, $90,960. The Carbon Limited Edition version of the Corvette Z06 has black headlights and mirrors, a ZR-1 style body color spoiler, carbon fiber raised hood, and black carbon fiber rockers and splitter. Fully loaded it goes...
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento to be Track-Only
We were all excited when reports surfaced that Lamborghini had given the green light to the Sesto Elemento, but now it looks like Lamborghini is going to produce the model in limited numbers, but only for track use. The Sesto Elemento is extremely light (2200 lbs) thanks to the use of a new material, called forged carbon. According to Lamborghini...
2011 Chevy Volt Officially Gets 93 MPG, 37 MPG and 60 MPG EPA Rating
GM has announced the official mpg ratings for the 2011 Chevy Volt. The EPA has rated the 93 MPG (equivalent), which is when the battery is fully charged and during the electric-only range. When the Volt's electricity is "used up" it gets 37 mpg. The two numbers combined (electricity and gasoline) the Volt gets 60 mpg. The Volt's official electric...
McLaren MP4-12C Starts at €200,000
McLaren has announced the pricing for the McLaren MP4-12C, which starts at €200,000 in Germany and £168,500 in the UK. The McLaren MP4-12C us the first supercar from McLaren and is powered by a 592-hp twin-turbo 3.8L V8. McLaren says the 12C will be available in 17 different colors and will have a choice of 14 interior trims. Antony Sheriff,...
BMW 1 Series M Coupe to Have 451 Horsepower?!
The 1Addicts forum that loves to post about the BMW 1 Series and the upcoming M version has posted that the standard M coupe will have 340 horsepower. Even more interesting is that the site seems to have stumbled upon information that suggests that a special US version will have 451 horsepower! Does that seem possible? Probably not considering that...
