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Sep 02, 2011 03:38 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Bob LutzHe may have his detractors, but you can’t deny that the original car czar Bob Lutz has had a major impact on the auto industry. It appears now that Lutz’s influence will last a little while longer, as GM has announced today that its former Vice Chairman will be retained to provide counsel to the automaker’s senior leadership...


Sep 02, 2011 12:25 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2011 Volkswagen Nils single-seat electric car conceptIt was bound to happen eventually but it’s still so sad to hear--the first Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has crashed in Italy. [MotorAuthority] Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has joined a growing number of Europe’s elite wanting to be taxed more to help stave off national debt. [TheCarConnection] A facelifted 2012 Honda Insight...


Sep 02, 2011 11:41 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2006 Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris conceptBritish Coachbuilder Coventry Prototype Panels (CPP) has been very busy of late, having partially acquired Spyker Cars as well as off-road expert Bowler. Not only that, but the company also formed a joint-venture with Italian design house Zagato to help build the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, plus potentially more models in the near future. Now CPP has...


Sep 02, 2011 10:49 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Not to be outdone by Rolls-Royce’s year of the dragon special edition Phantom, Bentley has announced its own special Continental Flying Spur model for the Chinese market. Developed in collaboration with British design firm Linley, only 10 of the special Continental Flying Spurs will be built and all of them headed to China. They will...


Sep 02, 2011 11:13 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R race carThe new 991 series Porsche 911 is about to make its debut, but the sports car company from Stuttgart is making sure that its 997 series doesn't go out without a bang. Having already unveiled the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car, Porsche has now taken the wraps off the last 911 GT3 R race car for this generation. Amongst customer race cars, the...


Sep 02, 2011 08:33 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Rimac Automobili electric supercar teaserThere’s no shortage of unknown companies announcing plans for ridiculously powered electric supercars, but few, if any, actually turn up at international auto shows to show off their wares. Croatian firm Rimac Automobili is one of these companies working on a new electric supercar project, and plans to show off a concept version in less than...


Sep 02, 2011 08:44 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2012 Ford Focus ST prototypeWe already know what it will look like, as well as most of its specs, but Ford is likely to have a few surprises up its sleeve when it unveils the sporty 2012 Ford Focus ST at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in less than two weeks' time. As we’re sure you are aware, the design of the latest Focus has been a truly global effort, with engineering...


Sep 02, 2011 07:45 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix track in AustinIt’s official. Austin, Texas will play host to the American leg of the 2012 Formula 1 season starting on November 18 of next year. This sees the return of F1 to the U.S. after the last race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway back in 2007. Going by the title, United States Grand Prix, the new race will be held at the Circuit of The Americas...


Sep 02, 2011 07:08 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 live photosWith 700 raging horses coming from a 6.5-liter V-12, and all the ego-boosted confidence that goes with it, it was only a matter of time until we had to report on the first crashed example of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The particular Aventador, finished in Bianco Isis, crashed on a highway near Padua, Italy on August 30. According to local...


Sep 02, 2011 06:54 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring PackageIn standard trim the Lexus LFA supercar has lapped the notorious Nurburgring-Nordschleife in a reasonable 7:38, but now there are claims that the car equipped with its optional Nurburgring Package has done the feat in just 7:14. Not only would this time be amazing for a naturally aspirated, rear-wheel drive luxury car, but it beats the times of...


Sep 02, 2011 05:48 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Fisker KarmaThe luxurious Fisker Karma features a humble GM Ecotec engine for its range-extending duties, and in initial reviews there has been mention of the rough sound of the engine seeping into the cabin at times. For its future models, including the U.S.-built Project Nina, Fisker will be going with BMW engines. Fisker has announced the signing of an...


Sep 02, 2011 04:54 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2011 Audi A2 ConceptThere’s a new Audi model coming that will be positioned between the entry-level A1 and A3 Hatchback and soon-to-be released A3 Sedan, and now we have our first tangible evidence as to how it may look. We’re of course talking about the Audi A2, the long-rumored successor to the previous aluminum constructed A2 hatch that was...


Sep 01, 2011 06:29 pm | Kurt Ernst

The Abarth 695 Competizione. Image: Fiat S.p.AAbarth isn’t exactly a household name in America, but Fiat’s tuning partner has a well-established (and well deserved) reputation for turning out remarkably fast and nimble Fiats in most of the world. Americans will get the chance to experience Abarth in 2012, with the launch of the Fiat 500 Abarth on these shores; in the meantime...


Sep 01, 2011 04:33 pm | Kurt Ernst

Bentley auctions collectibles for The Princes TrustIf you’re a diehard fan of a particular brand, anything with the company’s logo is usually a welcome gift. There isn’t much variety out there, so over time enthusiasts amass a collection of branded watches, pens, cufflinks, valve caps and clothing. If only a manufacturer would think outside the box, and offer up some truly unique...



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