New Aston Martin V12 Zagato

The V12 Zagato made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week. This a car that represents the latest creative collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato. This is a very exciting collaboration. This project displays the perfect combination of form and function. Watch this superior machine in action!   

2011 Arden Range Rover AR7 Highlander

Tata's favorite tuner, Arden has yet again put their spin to the Ranger Rover Supercharged for this model year.  It comes in the form of the AR7 Highlander.  The company is known for tuning vehicles like Jaguar and Land Rover for years, and this year's model would not go untouched.  Upgraded from the previous AR7 is a significant bump in performance and an addition of the "Highlander" badge.

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The Sora Electric Motorcycle

 What's going on motor-tech heads?  We've covered some pretty cool stuff, but I think this takes the cake.  The perfectionists at Lito Green Motion have taken an already existing concept, and made it better. Sort of like re-inventing the wheel, the engineers have seamlessly meshed function, form, technology and practicality all in one package they call The Sora.  Looking at it you say, but it looks like an ordinary motorcycle, right? No folks, this isn't just another 2-wheel performance sport bike, this is a fully electronic motorcycle that produces 708 lb-ft capable of going 120 MPH with a 185 mile range.  That's not all it comes with though; the Sora comes with a lot of world's firsts for a motorcycle including CVT (continuous varying transmission), electric seat, touch screen GPS and keyless go!  Lito Green Motion is asking for $44k+, but considering that you can change riding position at the touch of a button and never have to gas up we think that's a lot of bang for your buck!  Take a look at more pictures below.

Scion FR-S Sports Coupe Concept

The new Scion FR-S Concept is not your average Scion. FR-S stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport.  This is Scion's concept of an authentic rear wheel drive sports car with what they call "pure balance". The FR-S is inspired by the Toyota 2000GT concept, with a long low hood, sharp lines and a wide front fascia. Wide front and rear fenders housing huge 20-inch wheels with a staggered aggressive look. The roof line and overall aerodynamic shape of the vehicle allows for the air to flow easily over the car. Bright edgy LED clusters in the front and rear. The FR-S rocks a bold LED "SCION" logo on the back.

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

What do you get when you take an already crazy fast Porsche Panamera Turbo and throw bigger turbos at it?? Yes, you guessed it, an even faster Panamera Turbo!  Enter the Panamera Turbo S.  Set to hit showrooms later this spring, the Panamera Turbo S boasts 550HP and 553 lb-ft of torque; that's 50HP and 37lb-ft of torque more than the standard Panamera Turbo, respectively.

2011 Audi R8 GT

Greetings Audi fans, auto-philes and connoisseurs of all things beautiful, fast and ridiculously expensive!!  The rumor that has been floating around about a limited edition souped up version of the already powerful R8 is in fact the truth.  It comes to you by way of the lighter, dressed up, no non-sense R8 GT.  The Audi engineers have put their exotic on a special diet that has trimmed it's weight down by 220lbs, reducing it to a gross of only 3,582lbs.  Thanks in part by chucking the "heavier" rear glass window and windshield for thinner, stronger polycarbonate structures, pounds were shed.  This was also achieved by the use of light weight carpeting, thinner sheet metal body panels, a rear hatch with fixed wing, carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) bumpers and a glass-reinforced plastic structure for the bucket seats.

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2012 BMW 650i Coupe & Convertible (Pics & Video)

BMW just officially took the wraps off the 2012 BMW 650i F13 coupe & convertible. The new BMW 6 Series sets new standards in design and engineering. They have seamlessly combined the design qualities of legendary BMW coupes while simultaneously offering an innovative interpretation of a future classic.

BMW's newest touring vehicle is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. It produces about 407 horsepower and about 450 lb-ft of torque. The power is distributed by an eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be controlled manually with paddle-shifters. However, a good old fashion six-speed manual gearbox will be offered as will. The combination pushes the vehicle from 0-60 mph in about 4.8 seconds and electronically governed top speed of 155 mph.

New: 2011 Jaguar XKR-S

Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-type, the XKR-S has an aggressive front fascia, aerodynamic side skirts, and LED-infused headlights. The car also features black mesh grille inserts, new front fenders, a sporty rear diffuser, and a massive rear wing.

The XKR-S is one of the most powerful cars Jaguars ever producted. Jaguar utilized a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 550 PS (405 kW / 542 hp) and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. With power like that the coupe accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, 0-100 mph in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).

Jaguar has heavily revised the suspension and a reprogrammed Adaptive Dynamics system of the new XKR-S. According to Jaguar this, "allows the enthusiastic driver to explore the edges of the handling envelope." Check out the pics and video below.

BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept Car (Pics + Video)

The BMW Vision ConnectedDrive was debuted recently at Geneva 2011. The Vision ConnectedDrive Concept vehicle not so much about design, but more about a concept that shows how cars could be connected to their environment in the future. The BMW concept remains a study case and BMW has emphasized again that this is only a concept vehicle for now and no plans for a production model. BMW has not provided any information about the powertrain of this concept. However, the design and technology featured in the concept will be integrated into future BMW models. This topless concept showcar focuses on three areas; comfort, safety and infotainment.

The driver will be able to monitor a multitude of information thanks to a three-dimensional head-up display. The display is fully customizable. Creating a closer connection with the driver and the vehicle by providing the option of choosing as much or as little information displayed as desired.

The videos provided below gives more details and information. We also included so cool pictures too. Check them out.

2011 BMW M5

 

The new 2011 M5 is based on the new F10 2011 BMW 5-series. Flared fenders all around, dual exhaust, large sporty wheels and the signature 'M' gills on the side, set this car off. The aggressive and sporty styling is one things the BMW 'M' program is known for. Of course all the gadgets, bells and whistles you would need in a vehicle of this caliber. The new M5 will likely be equipped with Efficient Dynamics technology to reduce emissions levels by 30 percent. The best feature of this car is no doubt the engine.  

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

 We've brought you yet another tasty, mouth watering morsel from across the pond.  This time it's from Lamborghini's HQ at Sant'Agata Bolognese. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor show, the official name of the company's fifth generation V12 is the Aventador LP700-4.  If you know anything about the history of how these iconic and powerful sports cars acquire their names, then you would know that Aventador was yet another legendary bull from Saragozza, Spain. He became famous but inevitably met its end in a "spirited bout" with a torero in 1993.  

Volkswagon x Fender Audio Jetta GLI

Volkswagon has teamed up with Fender Audio, which is famous for their guitars and amplifiers, to create this special edition Jetta GLI. This is Fender Audio's first automotive audio system but promises deliver premium sound to it listeners. Fender Audio has decided on Volkswagon as their automotive manufacturer of choice for their first ever audio system. The system speakers are positioned and designed to optimize listening pleasure for the cabin passengers. Volkswagon has added great aggressive body and classic interior styling ques. If your a fan of Rock music and Germany engineering, then is the car for you. Check out the video.

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NEW: 2012 Aston Martin Virage

Aston Martin is coming out with this stunning new Virage for 2012. The Virage is based on Aston Martin's new VH architecture and is meant to be in between the DB9 and the DBS. It has a bonded aluminum chassis, with a combination of aluminum, magnesium and composite body panels. Aston Martin uses their signature 6.0-liter V12 with 490 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Utilizing the six-speed automatic "Touchtronic 2" gearbox to push this beast 0-60 mph in about 4.5 second. The Virage's top speed is an astonishing 186 mph!  

NEW: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback (pics & video)

The A7 is Audi's answer to the Mercedes Benz CLS and the new BMW 5 series Gran Turismo. This car shares a lot of amenities with the flagship A8 model like the wood trimmed center console and doors. The A7 has a hatchback style with tons of trunk space. Some of the options for this stylish Audi include an adaptive air suspension and a 1300-watt, 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Check out the video below.

 Sport hatchback

New: 2012 Ferrari FF

The Ferrari FF is a new GT sports car concept.  The company's most powerful and versatile four- seater ever made.  Also the company's first ever four wheel drive V12 which combines high performance with unprecedented level of sportiness and comfort, and versatility guaranteeing a unique driving experience. The FF is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo, the latest magneto-rheological damping system (SCM3), and transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, and a class-leading torque -weight ratio.  The FF delivers 660 hp@8000RPM and 683 lb/ft of torque, 0- 60 in 3.6sec, and a top speed of 208 mph.  Check out the photos below.

2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Does McLaren have a Ferrari killer on its hands? The new McLaren MP4-12C is a very highly anticipated exotic sportscar with refined design and jet-fight speed. The twin-turbocharged, 3.8 liter V8 engine in the MP4-12C produces 592 hp, according to factory performance specs. The engine hits its torque peak at 443 lb-ft but holds it up from 3,000 - 7,000 rpm. The combination of that kind of power  
and the light weight Carbon 'MonoCell', the MP4-12C can reach top speeds of over 205 mph. This new McLaren can do 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and 0-124 mph in 8.9 seconds. It can also run thru the quarter mile in 9.1 second at 134 mph.

2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

Nissan is introducing six different versions of the GT-R for 2012. These versions include: "Pure Edition," "Black Edition," "Premium Edition," "SpecV," ClubTrack," and "EGOIST." The "Black Edition" is one of the best. Awesome styling ques like an enlarged fascia and grille openings, a newly refreshed front fascia with aggressive double rectifier fins, and Hyper Daylight and high intensity white-color LED lights. The back of the GT-R gets a new rear bumper air outlet, a dry carbon rear spoiler, and a newly designed tailpipe finisher with enlarged diameter, all created to provide this monster with a lower center of gravity.

The new Porsche 918 RSR: Sneak Peak

The big news at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is the Porsche 918 RSR, a hybrid supercar that takes design cues from predecessors like the 911, the 908, and of course the 918 Spyder. The reinforced carbon fiber body of the 918 RSR hides some interesting tricks behind its muscular aerodynamic curvature. Under the light weight carbon fiber hood, a 10,300 RPM direct injection 90º V8 provides the 918 RSR with a primary output of 563 horsepower. This 918 RSR Hybrid has the potential of a mind blowing 767 horsepower. Both of the front wheels contributes an additional 75 kW of electric power to the racer, resulting in a total accumulated 767 horsepower at peak operation. Check out the video of The Porsche 918 on the track below.