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"Ungrateful" Pattie Gets her Corvette Blown for her Birthday

Posted: 07 May 2014 06:52 PM PDT

With the tongue-in-cheek (pun intended) video title "GIRLFRIEND GETS BLOWN FOR HER BIRTHDAY", the woman you may remember as "ungrateful" Pattie for her seemingly indifferent facial expressions when her boyfriend gave her a brand-new 2015 Corvette Stingray Z56 last year, has returned for another round of YouTube-glory. Read more »

VW Design Boss Says CO2 Rules Will Lead to Complicated Exteriors

Posted: 07 May 2014 06:10 PM PDT

VW Group design boss Walter de Silva is a big fan of clean, simple design and that is obvious in the way the latest models of the German carmaker look like. However, as CO2 emission rules get tougher, automakers may be forced in the near future to sacrifice design in favor of optimal aerodynamics and better fuel efficiency, says Walter de Silva. Read more »

Chrysler 200 Expected to Maintain Sales Increase So far Only Based on Trucks, Minivans, SUVs

Posted: 07 May 2014 05:33 PM PDT

The all-new Chrysler 200 looks even more modern than it actually is alongside its awkwardly-proportioned predecessor. There are familiar cues that have been retained, in order to preserve brand identity, but overall, the impression it leaves is very different (in a good way). Read more »

Marchionne Says Ferrari is Worth $15 Billion but is Not for Sale

Posted: 07 May 2014 04:16 PM PDT

Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), believes Wall Street analysts are drastically underestimating the value of Ferrari, with the executive saying the sports car manufacturer is worth around $15 billion (€10.8 billion), rather than their $4.6 to $7.5 billion evaluations. Read more »

We Question Rezvani Motors About the Beast and Certain Manufacturing Plant Pictures

Posted: 07 May 2014 03:40 PM PDT

We have to hand it to Ferris, or Fardis, or Fardees (we've seen all three names used) Rezvani, an Iranian-born businessman, who first came to our attention with the Bulleta after Lotus USA's spokesman called it "vaporware" in an email he sent to us sparking a heated debate on our site. With his new toy, the Ariel Atom-based Beast that currently exists only on digital renders, received heaps of internet coverage. Read more »

McLaren Remembers Senna’s Unworldly 1988 Monaco Qualifying Lap in Tribute Video

Posted: 07 May 2014 02:16 PM PDT

Ayrton Senna has given Formula One so many stories and memorable events that it's hard to select just one that best represents the brilliant driver he was. To commemorate 20 years since Senna passed away, McLaren has released a tribute video titled "Remember Senna" which recalls what was probably the Brazilian's greatest ever lap – the pole position lap for the 1988 Monaco Grand Prix. Read more »

One of Only Two Red McLaren F1s Sold for $10.5 Million to British Collector

Posted: 07 May 2014 01:45 PM PDT

The McLaren F1 supercar continues to surprise, even sixteen years after the last car left the assembly line. It appears that the F1 is getting more expensive with each day, with one red example being sold recently for a rumored £6.2 million ($10.5 million). Read more »

New Porsche Macan Rendered as a GTS Coupe

Posted: 07 May 2014 01:20 PM PDT

If you come to think about, the best thing about this overload of SUVs and crossovers that we're experiencing right now and will continue to do so over the next few years is that, model by model, we're slowly edging closer to the point that consumers will have had enough. Read more »

Lamborghini Huracan Test Driven at Official Press Event

Posted: 07 May 2014 12:55 PM PDT

The drives hosted at official manufacturer-endorsed launch events for new models don't usually result in balanced, accurate impressions of what a car is like. They are precursors of the actual reviews and they are more of a sneak peek than an actual full-blown test per se. Read more »

BMW's Solar Carport and Charger Concept is a Smart Match for New i3 and i8

Posted: 07 May 2014 12:32 PM PDT

If you live in an area with adequate sunshine around the year, BMW's new conceptual Solar Carport for electric cars sounds like an excellent idea – as long as the cost is not prohibitive, of course, of course. Read more »

Original, Untouched 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Coupe Going to Auction

Posted: 07 May 2014 12:06 PM PDT

Originality is what keeps the value of a classic car high, and the reason why this 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Coupe is expected to fetch up to €240,000 or $334,000 when it goes under the hammer at RM Auctions Monaco event on May 10. Read more »

Marchionne Wants to More Than Double Jeep’s Global Sales by 2018

Posted: 07 May 2014 11:44 AM PDT

Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), is determined to more than double worldwide sales of the Jeep brand to around 1.9 million vehicles by 2018. The executive wants Jeep to grow significantly in regions such as South America and China. Read more »

You Can Almost Feel Their Pain: Violent Renault Clio Rally Crash

Posted: 07 May 2014 11:15 AM PDT

Even on the tarmac, at the speeds competition cars are flying by, any mishap can be life threatening, so thank the racing gods for roll cages, molded bucket seats with multi-point harnesses and safety helmets. Read more »

BMW Allocates 30 M5 "30 Jahre" Editions to UK, Each Priced at £91,890

Posted: 07 May 2014 10:47 AM PDT

The most powerful production BMW model ever offered, the new special edition M5 "30 Jahre" that celebrates the high-performance series' 30th anniversary, is on sale now in the UK. Read more »

BMW 435i Coupe in Melbourne Red with M-Performance Aero Kit

Posted: 07 May 2014 10:21 AM PDT

It suffices to say, the M235i is stealing the 435i Coupe's thunder, if not in sales, on forums and the internet in general, and there are plenty of reasons why this is happening, beginning with the more affordable price that includes the M Sport kit, the 20hp stronger engine, and the lighter and more nimble body and chassis combo. Read more »

Should VW Make a Real Two-Door Version of the Midsize Coupe Concept?

Posted: 07 May 2014 09:57 AM PDT

With the four-door VW Midsize Coupe Concept or MCC definitely heading for production (an undisguised prototype was recently captured in China) as a hypothetically sportier looking alternative to the Jetta sedan, one wonders if the Germans should contemplate the addition of second body style with two less doors in the range. Read more »

Next-Gen Mazda2 to Spawn Mini Hatch Rival?

Posted: 07 May 2014 09:31 AM PDT

Mazda is rumored to be considering building a premium variant of its next-generation Mazda2 supermini, which will be aimed at the Mini Hatch. While the 2015 Mazda2 will retain much of the styling cues from the Hazumi concept, the Japanese company will also develop a more upmarket, restyled version to take on Mini's Hatch, Citroen's DS3 and Audi's A1 posh superminis. Read more »

Foxy Blonde Lady 1, Dash-Cam Driver 0

Posted: 07 May 2014 09:01 AM PDT

Ha! Who's the weaker sex now? In this instance, it certainly wasn't the tall blonde lady in the black Suzuki SX4, as she easily got her way and also made it a point to show the male driver recording the incident on his dash-cam that she is not the one to mess around with. Read more »

Subaru is not Working on a BRZ STI, Report Says

Posted: 07 May 2014 08:36 AM PDT

The (now cheaper in the UK) Subaru BRZ's lack of power and general character are quite well documented, as the car's been around for over two years now. Sadly, it won't be addressed via a more powerful (supposedly STI) version of the car, as many people have been speculating ever since it was launched. Read more »

No Five-Year Plan for Lancia, Fiat Confirms it Will Become an Italy-Driven Brand

Posted: 07 May 2014 08:05 AM PDT

If you watched yesterday's coverage of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' five-year plan you may have noticed that the company outlined strategies for each of its brands, except Lancia. Read more »

Almost than Half of New Ford F-150s Shipped With V6 Turbo Engine

Posted: 07 May 2014 07:43 AM PDT

If you also count the non-turbo V6, then you're looking at a total of 57 percent of all new F-150s coming with a six-pot in regards to sales. This is quite a change, because only last year, the 5.0-liter V8 was still the most popular F-150 power plant. Read more »

This is India's Revised Fiat Grande Punto Hatch

Posted: 07 May 2014 06:48 AM PDT

In a time and age when not even exotic supercars last for very long without being completely renewed or heavily revised, Fiat is sure taking a gamble with its mainstream Grande Punto that has been on sale since 2005 and won't be replaced by a new model until 2016 in Europe (possibly with a different name) and Latin America. Read more »

New Forza 5 Car Pack Focuses on Classics [w/Video]

Posted: 07 May 2014 06:21 AM PDT

With the exeception of the 2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato and the 2013 BMW M3 racing, the latest paid car pack released for Forza Motorsport 5 is concentrated on recognizable classics. Read more »

Chrysler to Kill 300 SRT but Keep Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT?

Posted: 07 May 2014 05:54 AM PDT

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) ambiguous announcement on the death of SRT as an independent entity and its incorporation under the Dodge marque as a performance nameplate, raised some questions, the most important being what will happen to the Chrysler 300 SRT and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, as surely these vehicles cannot be…"consolidated under the Dodge brand", right? Read more »

Subaru Wants to Break Isle of Man TT Lap Time Record Again with New WRX STI

Posted: 07 May 2014 05:26 AM PDT

The arrival of the new generation WRX STI on UK shores this month with a price that's about £4,000 cheaper than its predecessor at £28,995, has prompted Subaru to call in British Rally Champion Mark Higgins to repeat his previous feat of setting a record lap time at the famous Isle of Man TT. Read more »