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• The Tesla Model S Is Ushering In The Electric Revolution [18 HQ Photos]

  In Cars / 20 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The new Model S from Tesla has been selling like hotcakes in the American market. Beating sales of similar priced sedans by Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. Sales for this electric plug-in has even beaten those of cars in the same market, topping sales for both the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf during the first quarter of the 2013 market. This all electric premium sedan, depending on the battery pack chosen, can go anywhere from 208 to 265 miles per charge. The Model S has a miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGge) of 89-95 miles which is pretty amazing compared to the standard luxury sedan which gets maybe around 16-20 miles per gallon. The Model S has 0 emissions and can go from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. It doesn’t get any better than this! And we can’t forget about the numerous awards that the Model S has received: 2013 World Green Car of the Year, 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine’s 2013 Car of the Year, Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year 2012 award and Consumer Reports’ top-scoring car ever. And who can resist something made right here in California.

• The Lamborghini Egoista Concept Will Give you Nightmares, Wonderful Nightmares

  In Cars, Gear / 13 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The wildly eccentric concept by Lamborghini is the new conceptual weapon in the arsenal of 50th Anniversary cars showcased this year. The sci-fi-Hot-Wheels-Dark-Knight-esq driving machine is crafted from aluminum and carbon fiber, and powered by a centrally mounted 600-hp, 5.2-liter V-10—the same engine that motivates Lamborghini’s Gallardo, also equipped with a dual exhaust so comically big, it sounds like Vin Diesel and Tim “The Tool Man” grunting over a mac truck.

• The Dubai Police Ride Comfortably

  In Awesome, Cars, Gear / 8 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Dubai Police Squad has a fleet of super cars you should know about. The luxury police squadron includes a Mercedes SLS, a Bentley Continental GT, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Ferrari FF, a BMW 5 series, a Chevrolet Camaro, a Dodge Charger, and a limited edition Aston Martin One-77. The cars will be shown off at  the Arabian Travel Market, a travel and tourism event in the city’s International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The public was assured that the fleet will actually be used to patrol the streets of Dubai in the future. Calling all car thieves, the ultimate prize awaits you in Dubai, but the price you’d pay if caught, is probably unimaginable.  

• The Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50th Anniversario

  In Cars, Gear / 25 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

  For the big five-oh Lamborghini went all out. The Aventador LP 720-4 made it’s debut at the Shanghai Motor Show and will be the mark of the Italian automaker’s 50th anniversary. With a 6.5-liter V12 engine making 720 horsepower, this model outperforms the standard Aventador. The Aventador LP 720-4 50th Anniversario is available as a limited run of 100 cars. No pricing has yet been announced but it’s unlikely to undercut the US$387,000 Aventador LP 700-4.  

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  The 9 Fastest Cars Under $35K

  In Cars / 16 April 2013 / 0 comments

  You like to go fast, right? Unfortunately, speed usually comes at a price. If you can’t afford the price tag of, say the latest 911 GT-3, don’t fret, here are 9 autos that will get your adrenaline pumping without breaking the bank. 

• Head First: A Unique Look at the Cars of the New York Auto Show

  In Cars, Gear / 3 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

  High quality photos of the cars of the Auto Show are a dime a dozen, so we decided to focus on the headlights of each car. With LED technology advancing too fast to keep up with, headlights are becoming one of the more interesting dynamics of the modern car.

• Audi’s SWARM Concept is as Brilliant as it is Creepy (video)

  In Cars, Gear, VIDEO / 18 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Audi has gone and created an OLED concept lighting called The SWARM, that resembles blood flowing through the rear of the car. The light stream, when looked at closely could be electric current, but you can’t help but visualize Vigo and the pink stream of slime from Ghostbusters 2. The genius of the concept lies within the movement of the stream and direction of the car. SWARM’s OLED system moves in sync with the direction the car is moving, which may prevent blindside side swipes and help a rear driver make passing decisions. So instead of finding a solution to the actual blind side, the German auto giant decided to horrify and hypnotize their rear onlooker. All in all it’s a step in an innovative direction, but think transforming the entire rear of a vehicle into a large continuous OLED surface is cool, but could get pricey when getting rear ended, after a truck driver tries to get a closer look at the stream.

• James Bond’s Aston Martin Goes On A World Tour

  In Cars / 13 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Last week a Aston Martin dealer in  Shanghai held a private screening of ‘Skyfall’ in support of a unique Aston Martin Centenary launch event. Of course the star of the show was the classic Aston Martin DB5 made famous by 007.

• This Satin Black Aston Martin V12 Vantage Is A Head Turner

  In Aston Martin, Cars / 5 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Geneva Motor Show is taking place and one car in particular is turning the heads of all the auto buffs. This Satin Black Aston Martin V12 Vantage features a unique finish prepared by their bespoke personalisation service ‘Q by Aston Martin.’ This matte style finish has been a growing trend in the custom car world as of late, good to see Aston Martin catching on from the production end.

• Aston Martin On Ice [19 HQ Photos]

  In Cars, Gear / 3 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Direct from St. Moritz we feature stunning photography of Aston Martin’s exclusive annual event of ice and snow driving.

• HQ Photos of the McLaren P1 Supercar Have Leaked

  In Cars / 26 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Meet the successor to the McLaren F1 supercar. The  McLaren P1 wasn’t suposed to be debuted until the New York Auto Show but we get an early first look thanks to AutoMonthly who leaked the photos.

• This Is What A $3.4 Million Supercar Looks Like

  In Cars, Gear / 30 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Oil rich countries like Qatar have more money than they know what to do with so the fact that a $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport debuted at the Qatar Motor Show is no surprise. The car features a mid-rear, twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 740 horsepower and 737 lb/ft of torque that pushed the car from 0-60 in 2.8 seconds. And all the bells and whistles make it the most exclusive and luxurious high-performance car ever made. The “bells and whistles” include diamond-coated LED lights, a watch worth over $200k. There will also only be seven Lykan Hypersports produced—making for nearly unmatched exclusivity.

• Aston Martin 100th Anniversary Centenary Edition Vanquish

  In Cars, Gear / 17 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Every once in a while a car comes along that makes us want to be a Bond villan, just because it’s almost too cool for 007 himself. This is that car. Two days ago, British luxury sports car perfectionist, Aston Martin, celebrated 100 years of fine automotive craftsmanship.  100 Centenary Edition versions of the V8 Vantage,Rapide and Vanquish will be released this year, the first being released pormptly on the manufacturer’s actual, January 15th 100 year birthday. The elegant Centenary Edition Vanquish is now available for order by application at any one of Aston Martin’s 146 dealers worldwide.

• Welcome Back, Stingray

  In Cars, Gear / 16 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Corvette Stingray paved the way for the modern sports car in the ’50′s and is making a comeback of Mickey Rourke proportions. The new Stingray is basically a distant cousin of the prior Corvette, with just two parts shared between them.It’s specs include an all-new 6.2L V8 engine with 450 horsepower and a 0-60 time of less than four seconds, UGHH UGHHH UGHHH UGHUGHHHUGHHH (Tim “Toolman” Taylor voice) a new aluminum frame, generous use of carbon fiber in the interior, hood, and removable roof panel, and, a badass look. Coming this fall.

• The Top 10 Fastest Production Cars [Infographic]

  In Cars, infographic / 19 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Since 2009, the Motor Trend Best Driver’s Car competition has taken some of the greatest sports cars on the planet to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as part of a definitive quest to uncover the one car that offers enthusiasts the most engaging and rewarding driving experience possible. Below ate the Top 10 fastest cars Motor Trend has lapped around the 2.238 mile-circuit. 

• First Ferrari F12 Berlinetta To Be Auctioned For Sandy Relief

  In Cars, Gear / 10 November 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Ferrari, in an effort to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, will auction off the first of it’s all-new F12 Berlinetta in Texas at the $300,000-plus price tag. The money will be donated directly to the American Red Cross.

• The Most Amazing Garage Ever

  In Cars, Gear / 6 November 2012 / 0 comments

  

   

• Introducing The World’s Fastest SUV

  In Cars / 15 October 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Powered by an earth-shaking twin turbo 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine, the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S model destroys the zero to 60 mph sprint, taking just 4.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 174mph. Porsche’s new Cayenne Turbo S is two tenths of a second quicker to 100km/h than the Benz M63 AMG, handing bragging rights to the Porsche.

• Wild Lamborghini ‘Ankonian’ Concept Car [12 Photos]

  In Cars, Gear / 6 October 2012 / 0 comments

  

• First Look at the McLaren P1

  In Cars, Gear / 19 September 2012 / 0 comments

  

  McLaren will use its first ever international motor show appearance at the Paris Motor Show to preview its next generation ultimate supercar. The McLaren P1 has one simple goal: to be the best driver’s car in the world on road and track.

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  DIY Mitsubishi Eclipse to Lamborghini Reventon (52 Photos)

  In Cars, Gear / 6 September 2012 / 0 comments

  Why spend $150,000 for a Lamborghini Reventon when you could DIY for much less? This creative guy changed his Mitsubishi Eclipse into a car that looks like it can go 0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds. 

• Red Bull F1 Car Tears Through NYC’s Lincoln Tunnel

  In BRAND, Cars, Gear, Lifestyle, Red Bull / 17 August 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Former Formula One driver David Coulthard drives the Red Bull Racing Running Show Car through the 1.5 mile Lincoln Tunnel, which connects New York and New Jersey. Coulthard had loads of horsepower (and no gridlock) on his side, so he no doubt set the record for the fastest-ever commute through the tunnel. The Formula One team is in New York City this week with the high-revving demo car around the tristate area. Somewhere Vin Diesels ears are ringing. Next season the Grand Prix of America is expected to race through the streets of Weehawken, NJ, right across the Hudson River with NYC as a backdrop. Red Bull Racing decided to take advantage of some free summer time by taking a joy ride right around the corner of its future venue. Everything you need to know about the 2013 Grand Prix in New Jersey Sebastian Vettel was in New York a couple of months ago for some hot laps of the New Jersey circuit and to make an appearance on “Late Show With David Letterman.” This time, Red Bull Racing ambassador David Coulthard is behind the wheel.

• History of The Batmobile

  In Cars, Gear, Movies / 15 August 2012 / 0 comments

  

  This Documentary shows the linear history of the Batmobile through comics to movies. From the comic books release in 1939, Batman was never a superhero with superpowers. Being just a man, he needed a vehicle for protection, defense, speed and weapons. All 5 Batmobile’s and their actors or directors are featured in this rarely seen doc.

• 2013 Special Edition Grand Cherokee SRT8 Is A Beast

  In Cars, Gear / 13 August 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Big news from Jeep. Two new special-edition Grand Cherokee SRT8s will be available in 2013 and they will be the most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep vehicle ever. The “Alpine” edition in bright white and the “Vapor” edition in brilliant black. Both vehicles will include unique exterior features and a Black Vapor Chrome finish on split 5-spoke wheels.

• 5 Ways Your Car’s Paint Job Is Being Destroyed Every Time You Wash It

  In Cars, Gear / 13 August 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Don’t ever get suckered into one of those $10 car wash locations ever again. The products are terrible and all the minimum wage employees care about is getting cars in and out as fast as possible to collect tips. Not a good look for a guy trying to keep his paint job pristine. The best way to maintain your car is by doing it yourself. There is more to maintaining a car then just giving it a quick soap scrub and a rinse. It’s an art form. If you take prode in your car and want to keep it’s resale value high this is a must watch video.

• The Land Rover Defender XTech Edition

  In Cars, Gear / 10 August 2012 / 0 comments

  

  The Land Rover Defender XTech Edition is the most badass of all badass street legal SUV’s on the market. Bred from the loins of Bear Grylls and Daniel Craig, this military convoy styled brit is Available in 90 Hard Top and 110 Utility Wagon models in either Orkney Grey or Nara Bronze, this limited edition truck features contrasting black roof and wheel arches, 16-inch gloss black wheels with off-road tires, rear LED lights, black surrounds for the headlamps, a black interior with contrast stitching, and a 2.2L diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

• James Bond’s Toys Through the Years (Video)

  In Cars, Gear, Movies / 16 July 2012 / 0 comments

  

  If you like James Bond and all the toys he’s had an opportunity to play with over tha past few deacdes, then you’ll love this video montage. BMW’s, Aston Martin’s and Sport Car Submarines are just a few gadgets 007 has had the pleasure of riding… That and beautiful exotic women.

• Ken Block Presents Gymkhana FIVE: Ultimate Urban Playground In San Francisco

  In Cars, Gear, Sports / 10 July 2012 / 1 comment

  

  Ken Block had the once in a lifetime opportunity to rip it full throttle through the streets of San Fran, and didn’t take any of it for granted. Block blasted through the suburbs and downtown area, then gave use a drifting tour of the bay followed by some incredibly precise drift circles around moving trollies. I would’ve given the left of anything I have two of to have sat in the passenger seat for this.

• The Bentley EXP 9F Concept

  In Cars, Gear / 8 July 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Uber-car manufacturer, Bentley, has jumped on the SUV bandwagon. The interior of this automobile makes me want to be a better man. No word on price points yet, but we’re sure this classy broad will be in the econo-class category.

• Double Loop Hot Wheels Dare at the 2012 X Games

  In Cars, Gear, Sports / 2 July 2012 / 1 comment

  

  Team Hot Wheels drivers, Tanner Foust and Greg Tracy set a Guinness World Record racing two vehicles through a six-story double vertical loop at the 2012 X Games in Los Angeles. Tanner Faust is no stranger to pushing the boundaries, but this attempt was on a completely different level. Hot Wheels went brilliant on us and created a scaled toy double looped racetrack. That combined with a life size not so toy car brings us back to the days when we thought this was only possible on the track in our living room.

• Travis Pastrana Challenges Rally Champ to X-Games Gauntlet

  In BRAND, Cars, Gear, Red Bull, Sports / 15 June 2012 / 1 comment

  

  After a personal challenge from X Games legend Travis Pastrana, eight-time World Rally champion Sébastien Loeb has taken up the gauntlet to go to X Games 2012 in LA. And he’s not taking it lightly – the Citroën Racing team has developed a very special and heavily modified Rally Cross DS3 called the XL (for X Games-Loeb!). Here Sebastien and Citroen Racing boss Yves Matton introduce us to the new car, built by Hansen Motorsports, which will bring a healthy dose of creative technology and Gallic flair to the X Games arena. Let the Games begin!

• BMW i8 Concept Built With Legos

  In Cars, Gear / 2 May 2012 / 0 comments

  

  With nothing more than LEGO bricks and determination a BMW i8 concept car was built in Munich.

• The Lamborghini Urus is Italian for Speed Boner

  In Cars, Gear, HIGH QUALITY / 26 April 2012 / 2 comments

  

  Lamborgini Has finally unveiled its Urus. The SUV is named after the Spanish bull synonymous with bull fighting. It’s a breathtaking design. The elegant curves resemble Christine Hendricks with a combination of Lambo-esque angles. It’s unmistakably Lamborghini, looking incredibly strong in a refined way. The 600-horsepower all-wheel-drive vehicle it’s a big SUV, stretching to 4990mm long, but at 1660mm tall it’s closer to coupe-kind than mud-pluggers. The Italian automaker targets 600 horsepower for the output, but does not specify the engine configuration – but considering the automaker claims that the Urus will boast the lowest CO2 emissions of any vehicle in its class, we suspect that some manner of turbocharging will be applied to Lambo’s V10.  

• Introducing the Future of Supercars: Jaguar’s Project C-X75 [6 High-Res Photos]

  In Cars, HIGH QUALITY / 20 April 2012 / 1 comment

  

  778 horsepower. 205 mph. 0-60 MPH in 3.4 seconds. And Electric. Jaguar’s C-X75 is a plug-in hybrid, two-seat, concept car from Jaguar that produces a whopping 778 horsepower through four electric motors, each of which drives one of the four wheels. You are looking at the future of super cars. The  C-X75 tops out at 205 mph and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and 50 to 90 mph in 2.3 seconds…BOOM! Here is the $1.15 – US$1.48 million vehicle taking to the streets of Paris. A maximum of 250 cars will be built in partnership with Formula One team Williams F1 so if you’ve got a bank vault full of money laying around one can be yours. Here is a first look at the car as it takes to the streets of Paris.

• So, Dodge Built Travis Pastrana A 600 Horsepower Custom Rally Car…

  In Cars, Gear, Sports / 10 April 2012 / 1 comment

  

  If you were to buy a 2013 Dodge Dart when it comes out later this year the fastest available model from your dealer will be packed with 184 horsepower. This is all good and well for a Sunday driver like you and I but it pales in comparison to the Dodge Dart built up for Travis Pastrana. Dodge built a custom rally car for the 2012 Global RallyCross Series and debuted the not-legal-for-road-use, all wheel drive, 600 horsepower vehicle at the New York Autoshow. The car is flat-out sick and here are a few photos of it being built.