Lamborghini Estoque Four-Door Reportedly Killed
Autocar is reporting that Lamborghini has shelved plans to build the Estoque four-door concept, an apparent victim of the current economic situation.
Maurizio Reggiani, Lamorghini's head of research and development stated "The timing and market conditions are just not right for an additional model line."
The Estoque concept was a four door, four seat concept that featured a front/mid engine layout with standard all-wheel-drive.
According to Reggiani, the Estoque has been put on hold for the time being, which means that the project could be restarted once the economy improves.
Geneva 09': Aston Martin One-77 Details Revealed in Technical Showcase
Aston Martin is going to officially unveil the One-77 at the Geneva Motor Show. The One-77 is a showcase of Aston Martin style and performance.
The One-77 is powered by a 7.3L naturally-aspirated V12 engine with upwards of 700 horsepower. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission that is controlled via column mounted paddle shifters. It also features Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires (255/35 ZR20 front, 335/30 ZR20 rear) that were developed specifically for the One-77.
Aston Martin expects a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed over 200 mph.
Geneva 09': Opel/Vauxhall Ampera is More Stylish than the Volt
GM is set to unveil two more versions of the Volt at the Geneva Motor Show. In Europe the Volt will be called the Ampera and sold under the Opel and Vauxhall brands.
The Ampera is essentially the same thing as the Chevy Volt although with a bit more style on the front and rear of the car.
The Ampera will enter production in late 2011.
Geneva 09' Preview: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Unveiled with 240 HP
Alfa Romeo has officially unveiled the MiTo GTA just before its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in a little over a week.
The MiTo GTA is powered by a 240 horsepower turbocharged 1.8L engine. Engineers lowered the weight of the car by using carbon fiber for the roof, tailgate spoiler and mirror housings in addition to employing aluminum in the suspension. The ride height has also been lowered by 20 millimeters.
2010 Jaguar XFR Starts at $80,000
The Jaguar XF, is definitely one of the best Jaguars in a long time. Jaguar has announced the pricing for the uber-fast version of the XF, the 2010 XFR that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year.
The 2010 XFR starts at $80,000 and is powered by a 510 horsepower 5.0L V8. At that price the XFR starts less than the M5 and E63 AMG and has more power than both.
2010 Porsche Panamera Pricing to Range from $89,800-$132,600
Porsche has announced the pricing for its upcoming 2010 Panamera four-door sedan. Pricing for the luxury sedan will range from $89,800 - $132,600 when it is released this fall.
The base rear-wheel-drive Panamera S with a 400-hp 4.8L V8 will start at $89,800. The all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S with the same 4.8L engine starts at $93,800. The all-wheel-drive Panamera Turbo with its 500-hp twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 will start at $132,600.
The Panamera is expected in showrooms this October.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage to be Unveiled in Geneva
Aston Martin is set to unveil a new V12 powered Vantage at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The V12 Vantage is powered by a 6.0L V12 engine that puts out 510 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph.
Aston Martin only plans on producing 1,000 units with deliveries beginning in the third quarter of 2009.
2010 Porsche Panamera to be Officially Unveiled in China
Porsche has announced that the four-door 2010 Porsche Panamera will have its official world debut at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show on April 19th.
Porsche hasn't released the final specs about the Panamera, but instead has stated that the Panamera will be powered by modern V-engines with either six or eight cylinders. Horsepower numbers will range from 300-500 bhp. There will be two V8 engines, one normally aspirated and one with bi-turbocharger technology.
The engines are mated to either a six-speed manual or the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission. Rear-wheel-drive is standard and the top model with the turbocharged V8 will feature all-wheel-drive.
Detroit 09' Preview: 2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition
Saab loves its special edition models and although the current 9-5 is close to the end of its life cycle, Saab is releasing a 9-5 Griffin Edition.
The 9-5 Griffin Edition is powered by a 2.3L 260 horsepower 4-cylinder engine that can be mated to either a manual or automatic transmission.
The exterior of the 9-5 Griffin features a matte chrome grill, Xenon headlights, rear spoiler, unique five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels and Griffin badges. Inside there is a high gloss interior trim and Aero-inspired leather seats.
The 9-5 Griffin starts at $42,775 for the Sedan and $ 44,045 for the SportCombi model.
Detroit 09' Preview: Volvo S60 Concept Unveiled
Although there are rumors that Ford may soon sell Volvo, Volvo is continuing work on its current lineup. Volvo has unveiled the S60 Concept that will be officially unveiled next month at the Detroit Auto Show.
The S60 Concept shows that the next generation S60 will be more aggressive than the current generation with a coupe-like roof line. The concept also has no B pillar and features rear doors that open suicide style. Obviously the door setup will not make it onto the production model.
Inside the concept features many of the same design elements as the newer Volvos.
The concept is powered by a GTDi (gasoline turbocharged direct-injection) four-cylinder that puts out 179 horsepower and is mated to a Powershift dual-clutch transmission.
Stay tuned for more details next month from the show.
Audi A7 Concept Headed to Detroit
Next month Audi is going to unveil the A7 concept at the Detroit Auto Show in addition to the V10 version of the beautiful R8.
The A7 is Audi's version of the Mercedes CLS, which basically means its a four-door sedan with coupe-like styling. According to sources the couple-like lines of the concept mirror those of the production version. In addition to the concept version of the A7 and the V10 R8, Audi is also going to unveil a new diesel-powered vehicle. Rumor has it that it could be a new diesel powered A4 or maybe even the Q5 SUV.
2010 Porsche Panamera Officially Unveiled
Porsche has finally released the official photos of the 2010 Panamera.
The 2010 Panamera is a four-door, four-passenger sedan that will join Porsche's lineup in the summer of 2009. Porsche hasn't released the official details about what will be under the hood of the Panamera, instead the automaker simply states that six and eight-cylinder engines will be offered with between 300-500 horsepower. The engines will be mated to a manual either a six-speed gearbox or the new seven-speed Double-Clutch Gearbox, the so called Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK). Rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models will also be available.
The Panamera will be making its world debut in spring 2009
LA 2008: 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Recieve a Facelift
Porsche has unveiled the 2010 Cayman and Boxster at the LA Auto Show.
For 2010 the Cayman and Boxster receive a mild facelift inside and out in addition to new features. There is also a little more power to make the cars even more enjoyable. The Boxster now puts out 255 hp (increase of 10) and the Cayman puts out 265 hp (increase of 20). The Boxster S now puts out 310 hp (increase of 15) and the Cayman S puts out 320 (increase of 25). The Cayman and Boxster are also now available with Porsche's PDK double-clutch gearbox.
LA 2008: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder Unveiled
Lamborghini has unveiled the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder at the LA Auto Show.
The convertible version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe is powered by a 560 horsepower 5.2L V10 engine. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.0 seconds and has a top speed of 201 mph.
On the outside the Spyder features new headlights with LEDs and a completely redesigned tail. The top that can come in black, blue, grey or beige can be lowered in 20 seconds.
BMW is Not Going to Produce the Concept CS
Last month was a horrible month for automobile sales with most automakers posting double digit declines. Well decreased sales and profits are also cutting into the product plans for many automakers as well. BMW has announced that the Concept CS is not going to be produced because the vehicle will not be profitable.
This news means that the 7 Series will remain the top vehicle in BMW's lineup. The Concept CS was designed as a four-door coupe that was meant to compete with the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide, and Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Spy Shots: Porsche Panamera Interior and Key Exposed
The guys over at Xcar.com recently got some photos of the interior of the upcoming Porsche Panamera four-door and the guys over at TeamSpeed have kindly posted them.
Until now we've only seen several spy photos of the exterior of the Porsche Panamera. Also note how the key fob is in the shape of the Panamera.
Alfa Romeo MiTo Named 2009 European Car of the Year
The small Alfa Romeo MiTo has been named 2009 European Car of the Year.
The MiTo scored 462 points by automotive journalists in Europe and it beat out the Lancia Delta and new Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta will be sold in the U.S. in 2010 and it's widely rumored that Alfa Romeo will make a U.S. return by 2011.
Aston Martin One-77 Photos Leaked...More than 700 HP for $2 Million
Leaked photos of the upcoming Aston Martin One-77 supercar have leaked onto the web.
Once production begins Aston Martin's newest flagship will go for around £1.2 million (roughly $2 million) and production will be limited to 77 units. Surprisingly Aston Martin has already received 100 orders for the car, which means the car is already sold out.
The One-77 will be powered by a 7.3L V12 engine with more than 700 horsepower, which will propel the car up to speeds over 200 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. The engine will be mated to a rear-mounted transmission. Left and right hand drive versions will also be available.
BMW to Launch a "Green" Supercar by 2012
BMW is working on a new "green" supercar that will be launched by the end of 2012. The new BMW supercar would rival the Audi R8 and upcoming Mercedes SLC.
The new supercar will showcase BMW's EfficientDynamics system, which combines fuel-saving technology such as direct injection, brake energy regeneration and stop-start.
Sources claim that the two-seater will be a modern day M1, which may draw cues from the M1 Hommage Concept that was unveiled earlier this year.
It's rumored that the yet to be named supercar will be powered by BMW's twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter straight six and will get gas mileage that is equivalent to the 5 Series.
Lamborghini Estoque 4-Door Concept Revealed
For the past few weeks Lamborghini has been teasing us with teaser images of its four door concept, but now we have our first look at the full car thanks to AutoJournal.
The Estoque Concept borrows a few design elements from the Reventon supercar like the huge air intakes in the front bumper. It's now being rumored that the concept is going to have the same 5.5L V10 engine as the Gallardo LP 560-4 mated to an all-wheel-drive system.
Stay tuned for the actual press release from Lamborghini.Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Unveiled
Mercedes has unveiled the ultimate McLaren SLR, the SLR 722 S Roadster, which features the same 650 horsepower 5.5L V8 mated to a five-speed automatic as the coupe.
The SLR 722 S Roadster reaches 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed over 200 mph. The Roadster also features a semi-automatic top that can be lowered in ten seconds.
Only 150 of these very special roadsters is going to be produced and will be available on January 1, 2009.
Diamond Anniversary Lotus Europa Unveiled and Valued at £150,000
First Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Auctioned off for $2.9 million
Bugatti officially unveiled the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport a few days ago at Pebble Beach and today the first car was auctioned off by the Gooding & Company for $2.9 million.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Unveiled...The World's Fastest Roadster
Bugatti has unveiled the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Aston Martin One-77 £1 Million Coupe Image Released
Aston Martin has released the first image of the limited edition One-77, Aston's newest flagship.
2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Revealed via Photo Renderings
The photo renderings you see here showed up on Cayman Club earlier today and according to sources they are an authentic representation of the revised 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster.
Lotus Eco Elise Unveiled...Lotus Goes Green
Lotus has unveiled the Eco Elise before its official unveiling at the London Motor Show this month.
Pricing will be announced at the show.
MINI Dealers to Start Selling Alfa Romeos in the US in 2010
It was reported earlier today that BMW and Fiat are going to collaborate on front-wheel-drive car that will be the basis for the next MINI and other future Fiats and Alfa Romeos. Now comes word that the partnership is also going to help bring Alfa Romeo back to the US in 2010.
