The world's slowest Porsche – Ferdinand GT3 RS [Video]
Monday, May 31st, 2010Although it has the basic shape of a Porsche 911, this so-called Ferdinand is the complete opposite of what that iconic brand stands for.
Lamborghini Cnossus student design concept [Video]
Monday, May 31st, 2010Design study the work of automotive design student Victor Filipchenko (along with colleague Nelson Simoes). Inspiration came from the storied Lamborghini Countach.
Luxury Super Yacht with built-in garage by Strand Craft
Monday, May 31st, 2010Swedish boat maker Strand Craft create a luxury yacht design study with 880 hp supercar included.
Spy Shots: New BMW 5 Series M-Sport package out and about
Monday, May 31st, 2010Filed under: Spy Photos , Sedan , Performance , Paris Motor Show , BMW 2011 BMW 5 Series M-Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery For those BMW fans who appreciate the more aggressive looks of the automaker’s M division models but either don’t have the budget or don’t need their full performance capabilities, Bimmer also offers M-Sport packages that take you part way there. With the new 5 Series now making its way to dealers and customers in Europe and North America, the corresponding M-Sport pack can’t be far behind
Viper-based Maybach Exelero replicas set to go on sale
Monday, May 31st, 2010Daimler may have retired the Maybach Exelero concept at its museum, but a Swiss company now plans on putting it into full production with a Viper V10 engine.
Report: U.S. safety bill could triple cost of automotive black boxes to $5,000
Monday, May 31st, 2010Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety When word first came down that Congress was looking to mandate that all new vehicles to be sold with Event Data Recorders, we knew that the added tech was going to be pricey. According to Automotive News , if legislators have their way, the new automotive black boxes will need to be both fire resistant and waterproof. Add in a significant amount of recording time before and after an accident, and suddenly the price tag per unit could soar up to a lofty $4,000 to $5,000
Jaguar F-Type is a go
Monday, May 31st, 2010The Jaguar F-Type is now firmly back on the table as JLR owner Tata begins to expand product offerings and factory capacities.
Spyker in talks with potential partners to build new 9-2
Monday, May 31st, 2010The 9-2 model will be a "super-cool" compact car to compete against the likes of MINI.
NYC seeks Taxi of Tomorrow; is UniCab the answer?
Monday, May 31st, 2010Filed under: Concept Cars , Work , Specialty , Design/Style A couple of years have passed now since the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) announced its search for a vehicle that would replace the taxis of New York City with something that better fits the times. The TLC created a website for creative types to submit ideas for the “Taxi of Tomorrow,” and one of the more interesting proposals to come in over the last couple of years is something called the UniCab. The groundwork for NYC’s Taxi of Tomorrow is quite simple: Meets highest safety standards Superior passenger experience Superior driver comfort and amenities Appropriate purchase price and ongoing maintenance and repair costs Smaller environmental footprint (lower emissions and improved fuel economy) Smaller physical footprint (with more usable interior room) Compliance with appropriate Americans with Disabilities Act requirements Iconic design that will identify the new taxi with New York City Born out of those guidelines, the UniCab looks nothing like a traditional taxi, aside from the yellow color
Mercedes SL-Class R230 facelift widebody by Prior Design
Monday, May 31st, 2010Widening body kit inspired by the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series. German tuner also adds 20-inch rims, new front and rear bumpers, front spoiler and a rear diffuser.