Yearly Archives: 2011
Brabus 700 Biturbo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Unveiled
Brabus unveiled the Brabus 700 Biturbo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Geneva this week, which is essentially the Brabus Widestar Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, but with more power. The Brabus 700 Biturbo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.2L V8 engine that puts out 690 horsepower and 626 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to aSPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed...
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo is Dead!
In what is probably the most shocking news of the day, it looks like Mitsubishi is not going to make a new Lancer Evo after the current generation's run is over. Mitsubishi's global product director, Gayu Eusegi just told Autocar the sad news. Speaking about the current Lancer Evolution X, Eusegi stated, "There is still a demand , but we...
Ferrari FF Already Has a 18-Month Waiting List
Ferrari officially launched the Ferrari FF at the Geneva Motor Show this week and according to What Car? there is already a 18-month waiting list. The Ferrari FF is Ferrari's first ever four-seat four-wheel-drive model. It's powered by a 651 horsepower 6.3L V12 and it reaches 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. Although the FF wasn't officially launched until this week,...
Jeep Confirms Plans for a Mini Rival
According to Jeep's CEO Mike Manley, who recently spoke to Autocar, the brand is working on a B-segment SUV that will be released by 2013. "There's definitely space in the market for a Jeep-brand B-segment SUV. We're already working on a project that will meet that need, and expect to have the car on the road by 2013," stated...
What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars in February 2011?
Even though the past two days have been filled with news from Geneva, the month of February is over and with it comes the sales numbers. The good news is that for the most part every automaker's sales were up last month with the exception of Chrysler and Jaguar. GM and Toyota had a great month with sales up...
Geneva 11': Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Unveiled
Fiat has unveiled the 500 Coupe Zagato concept in Geneva, which is inspired by it's predecessor that was buit in 1950. Zagato designers have taken the Fiat 500 and made it more aggressive. The roofline features Zagato's trademark "double-hump", while the side of the car gets uniquely rounded side glass. The Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato is also being used...
Geneva 11': Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a Baby 8C
Alfa Romeo has unveiled the 4C Concept, which is a preview of a new smaller sports car from the brand. The 4C Concept looks like a mini version of the 8C Competizione. The 4C Concept is based on a new lightweight platform and has a total length around 13 feet plus a wheelbase that is less than 8 feet long....
Geneva 11': Saab PhoeniX Concept Previews the Future of Saab
Saab is celebrating its first year since its departure from under the umbrella of GM. It even released the special edition Independence Edition 9-3 Convertible to celebrate the past year. Saab has also just unveiled the new PhoeniX concept in Geneva, which is supposed to preview of what we can expect from future Saab models. The PhoeniX concept is based...
Geneva 11': Subaru RWD Sports Car to Get 2.0L Boxer Engine
Subaru is using the Geneva Motor Show to share more of the details of its upcoming rear-wheel-drive coupe that it is developing with Toyota. Although every model that is currently available in the US with a Subaru badge, has all-wheel-drive, the upcoming coupe will be rear-wheel-drive. Will Subaru fans scream in disgust? Subaru claims that its first mass-produced front-engine, rear-wheel-drive...
Geneva 11': Toyota FT-86 II Concept Unveiled…It's Almost Here!
It seems like we've been waiting forever for the production version of Toyota's new rear-wheel-drive coupe. Toyota has unveiled the FT-86 II concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Toyota and Subaru have teamed up to create two rear-wheel-drive coupes, both of which are being unveiled in Geneva. The FT-86 II is a clear evolution of the FT-86 that debuted at...
