Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
2011 Dodge Viper SRT10
The Viper has hissed its last. But before the ageing supercar is consigned to the history books later this year, it will shed its skin one last time with a limited run of 50 Final Edition models.Only available in the US, buyers will have the choice of conventional Coupe or Roadster models. But for the ultimate Viper experience, the Coupe-based ACR (American Club Racer) version with its huge rear
Friday, October 29, 2010
2011 Audi A1 e-tron
Audi is entering a new vehicle class. The compact A1 condenses all of the strengths of the brand – a progressive design, supreme quality and groundbreaking efficiency – into a space of measuring 3.95 meters (12.96 ft) in length. The new compact model bearing the four rings is dynamic and high-quality, emotion-packed and individual. Its powerful engines and the agile chassis make it the sportiest
Audi Q5 Hybrid
Audi has just confirmed that a hybrid version of the Q5 SUV will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. The new version will be offered to both Europe and America.We already know that the Q5 will carry the same hybrid powertrain found in the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, but we are curious to see what else Audi has planned for the SUV.The Cayenne Hybrid is powered by a
2010 The Zenvo ST1
Great Danes are know for their presence and power – and this one is no exception. Known as the Zenvo ST-1, it’s Denmark’s first foray into the super car arena.The aggresive body is hand-built from carbon fibre wrapped around a light steel frame – but its performance should be even more eye-popping. Powered by a 7.0-litre V8 fitted with both a turbo and supercharger, its makers claim it will
The World's Fatest Car Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport launched in India at Just Rs. 16 Crore
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport - the world's fastest fully street-legal production car, finally launched in India by Exclusive Motors Private Limited in New Delhi, and you can own this beauty at just Rs. 16 Crores, yes you heard it right.The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is convertible and is very powerful with 1001 bhp pumping out of its 16 cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine, can reach the
2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580
BTR II 580 is the tuned and modified version of the new Porsche 997 Turbo 3,8l with PDK-gearbox: The SpeedART BTR-II 650 EVO (Bi-Turbo-Racer, 2. generation with 650 hp and Evolution-body kit). It is based on Porsche 997 Turbo with 3,8l engine and PDK shiftbox. The power increase of 150 hp and 150 nm consits of a modified motronic to enlarged the power boost in combination with bigger VTG-turbo
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Missing the boats
.By Kristin Tillotson,Todd Warner has spent nearly four decades finding and restoring more than 100 historic wooden boats. Next weekend, his beauties go on the auction block, and he hopes some of them stay in Minnesota.To modern-boat enthusiasts, the cavernous warehouse in tiny Winsted, Minn., might look like it's filled with 40-foot-long dinosaurs. Sleek, swift, gorgeous dinosaurs, maybe, but
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
500 ferrari 458 italia camuflaje
Take the money and the wisdom of buying a prancing horse does not seem to exclude some of its eccentricities owners improper elegance of a machine like the new Ferrari 458 Italy. Definitely not normal to find a Ferrari decorated with snowy camouflage.The owner of this Ferrari 458 Italy might be thought his brand new Italian sports pass unnoticed through the city traffic and decided that the best
2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
Latest 599 SA Aperta are a special serial example of which a rigorously limited act of just 80 leave comprise built. All bear already been sold. Ferrari opted to build 80 SA Apertas in festivity of Pininfarina’s 80th day of remembrance. The SA language also pays court to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and bring have been linked to the almost successful road-going autos ever
2012 Jaguar XFR
The first details of the 2012 Jaguar XFR facelift have emerged today as the updated version of the performance model has been spied during testing. Judging from the parts of the spied Jaguar XFR facelift prototype that have been covered in tape, we can tell which sections of the car have been re-designed. The XFR facelift will have a new front fascia, probably with a new grille and a re-styled
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Misha Designs has just unveiled its new widebody Mercedes-Benz SL-Class , as if the normal one isn’t wide enough.The new package includes a new front bumper and lower lip spoiler made from carbon fiber. These help to increase the opening in the front to allow more air flow. The fenders and the quarter panels are widened to merge with the wheel arches with air intakes behind the front wheels. This
Lexus LS 600h L
Who said green cars can’t have their ‘cool’ cakes and eat them too? More often filed under the ‘plain and bland-looking’ category, hybrids aren’t often considered as boasting of cutting-edge aesthetics. Fortunately, there are events like SEMA wherein an otherwise mundane-looking vehicle can be given an aggressive makeover.Take for example this Lexus LS 600h L by Brian Fox’s Fox Marketing. Suffice
1981 KTM 495
.Via : www.vintageworksbikes.comFeatured here is a 1981 KTM 495. This bike is one of several beautifully restored bikes owned and restored by Otto Gonzalez..
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Brough sells for record £286,000
.A vintage Brough Superior has smashed the world record auction price for its type by selling for £286,000 at the weekend – a massive £120,000 more than the previous record set in 2008.The coveted machine was among many bikes setting records at the H&H auction at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset.The price is believed to be down to this SS100 being one of the best
The 2010 Acura TL Featuring the 3.5L V6
The new 2010 Acura TL are revolutionizing the way we look at a four door family sedan. No longer is the sedan looked upon as boring and uninspired, particularly when you get your hands on this new Acura. The base model packs a serious punch: It's powered by a 3.5L V6 with 280 horsepower, which is more than enough to make the kids in the back seat squeal with delight when you roll onto the
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
We've been staring for months, but now we have our best look yet at what Benz' baby coupe will look like once the camo tape is peeled away.The grille gets a nose job to match its larger sibling, and the photo above reveals it to be a more pleasing aesthetic than in . Also, it seems the new wants to play with the cool kids who are all wearing LED running lights.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Now turn powered-up Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG proposal by Swiss tuning firm FAB Design. The tuner found a way to extract 40 more ponies from ‘Gullwing’ door supercar’s V8 engine pushing total output to 611-horsepower. The extra oomph allows the SLS AMG to do the 0-to-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 3.7 seconds instead of the stock model’s time of 3.8 seconds
2010 Mercedes-Benz 358 Concept built by AMG
Mercedes-Benz after a two year absence from the Australian International Motor Show and now it is returning to this year’s edition of the event that takes place in Sydney from October 15th to 24th with a [supposedly] special C63 AMG, called the Mercedes-Benz 358 Concept. The show car was co designed by Mercedes-Benz Australia and built by AMG.
2011 Fiorucci Hyundai i10
This time, Hyundai’s Italian arm partnered with Milanese fashion brand Fiorucci to create a special series of models based on the i10 city car and the larger i20 supermini. Both models by Fiorucci are characterized by the unique color combos inside and out as well as their upgraded standard equipment and the use of exclusive materials in the cabin.
2008 Peugeot Prologue : Paris Motor Show
French car maker Peugeot is revealing a "next generation hybrid" car at next month's 2008 Paris Motor Show. Judging from the photos, the 'Peugeot Prologue' is not the 'RC' coupe that Peugeot has already been teasing us with, and it's certainly not the 307-based diesel hybrid concept the firm has touted at previous shows. So what do we know?Not a lot, yet. It produces 109g/km CO2 -- hardly
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R will take on Baja 1000
Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck that's versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures, as well as the everyday commute.“Ford trucks have been a mainstay on the off-road racing scene for more that 20 years
Updated version of 2011 Suzuki SX4
Suzuki has released an updated version of its Suzuki SX4 compact crossover vehicle in Australia, addressing a number of concerns raised by customers and media.All models are now equipped with stability control (ESP) as standard, a continuously variable (CVT) automatic transmission is now offered and fuel consumption has been reduced, thanks to an all-new 2.0-litre petrol engine."SX4 set a
Monday, October 25, 2010
Volkswagen introduced Passat CC R-Line
Volkswagen introduced a sports version of the Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line, which has already taken pre-orders. Marking R brings to model a variety of changes, both in the interior, and for the body.The car comes with 17-inch wheels R-Line Mallory (18-inch available as an option), shod in 235/45 tires. In addition, there is a new front bumper with integrated headlamps, sills, body-colored, in turn
2011 Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK
The 2011 Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK from the end of September 2010, benefits from a new 2.2-litre diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS outputs, a new look exterior plus interior alterations including new instrument dials and a new Premium Pack option.Land Rover's new turbo diesel engine is available in the 4WD TD4 150PS model featuring a manual transmission and
2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive price starts at 34350 EUR
Meet the Volkswagen Eos Exclusive edition. Normally a plebian offering, the Eos can now be spruced up with a few luxury car standards such as two-tone nappa leather, sport seats, contrast stitching, "piano lacquer" trim, chrome accents on the grille ribs and three new 18-inch wheel designs. The Volkswagen Exclusive package also nets you a sport suspension that lowers the car 0.6 inches.All of
2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible
Chevrolet has announced that the new Chevrolet Camaro convertible will make its official debut at the Los Angeles auto show this November. It’s set to go on sale in February 2011, and will battle the Ford Mustang convertible for the dollars of sun-loving pony-car fans. Speaking of dollars, we also now know how many of them it will take to snag a ‘Maro droptop: $30,000, or about $6500 more than
2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport : Australian International Motor Show
The 2011 Lexus CT 200h F Sport treated compact hybrid made its debut at the Australian International Motor Show and features light alterations in an attempt to burnish its sporty credentials. Like many factory packages, changes to the appearance take the forefront. The Lexus hatchback receives alloy wheels, badging, an updated body kit, and a different interior with CT 200h F Sport steering wheel
Sunday, October 24, 2010
2011 BMW X3
The latest 2011 BMW X3 births a cabin worthy by the BMW badge. It characteristics high-quality fabrics, an bettered blueprint, and a generous boot capacitance of 550 litres (19.4 cubic feet). The latter canful be increased 1,600 litres (56.5 cubic feet) cheers to 40/20/40 fold rear seats. Choices let in GPS sailing (on an 8.8-inch display), dual-zone machine rifle climate control, a diorama
New 2011 Hyundai Equus
Hyundai surprised the automotive world when displayed the 2011 Hyundai Equus at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The success of the Hyundai Genesis sedan, however, has the Korean automaker thinking big. If Americans will embrace the Genesis as a Hyundai luxury car with a price tag as high as $40,000, some ask, what's to stop them from embracing a more luxurious model a step up the food chain wearing
2020 Apple iMove
A while back there was a rumor going around that Apple and its overlord Steve Jobs were going to be getting into the city car game. Although nothing official has been announced in the years since those rumors started - and Google looks ready to shut down anything Apple has coming with its driver-less cars - the Apple iMove, an independent design study, is likely close to what people were thinking
The Sunday Movie
.A host of racing legends will be competing at the Goodwood Revival festival this weekend - and MCN will be racing alongside them. MCN road testers Michael Neeves and Adam Child will both be piloting vintage machinery on track with Phil Read, Wayne Gardner, Scott Smart, Leon Haslam, Troy Corser and more. To prepare, they took the bikes they'll be riding for a little pre-race testing at Mallory..
Friday, October 22, 2010
The New Hyundai QarmaQ
Hyundai has presented at the Geneva Show the series model i30 hatchback and Hyundai QarmaQ concept.The crossover Concept, which has been announced in a sketch published a few weeks ago by Hyundai, brings an important change of approach in what concerns the materials used in its composition.While the traditional cars use metal and glass, QarmaQ is assembled from plastic materials made by GE
The 2010 Concours d'Elegance in Vegas
.The Motorcycle Hall of Fame is inviting owners of original and expertly restored classic motorcycles to participate in the 9th annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance: A juried show of the country’s finest original and meticulously restored vintage motorcycles.Who? Owners and restorers of the country's finest vintage motorcycles (like the Taglioni-designed Grand Prix bike in the photo
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Harvest Classic Motorcycle Rally
.via : www.ultimatemotorcycling.comThe 2010 Harvest Classic will be held in scenic Luckenbach, Texas on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, the 23. This old fashioned motorcycle rally is organized by Central Texas Motorcycle Charities to raise money for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.Racing Legend Cook Neilson will be on site: he will be signing autographs and such at the Ducati
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Marty Smith Photo by David Bradley
.Via : The Mot'Art JournalHello and greeting from Richmond, Virginia USA,I don't much like to talk about myself, but will write way too much and you can edit to please. I am 51 years old now and have been an artist my entire life. Not knowing how an artist was to make a living, I attended college to study communication arts and have been graphic designer since.My American Father married my
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The Moto Morini 500 Turbo
.originally published in "Bike" magazine, July 1982Throughout last year (1981) the residents of a quiet Bologna suburb were regularly treated to the sight and sound of a scruffy black Morini V twin growling along their streets to and from nearby dual carriageways. It obviously wasn't just another 500cc prototype - it's motor appeared to breathe through a collection of washing machine parts, the
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Hyundai launches new SUV Santa Fe, Priced at Rs. 20.95 - 22.95 Lakhs
Korean Auto giant Hyundai launched its world wide best seller luxury SUV "Santa Fe" in the Indian market on 14th October, 2010. Hyundai Santa Fe is a 7 seater 2.2litre (2199cc), four cylinder, DOHC (16Valve), CRDi engine.Hyundai Santa Fe is launched in 2 variants, a two-wheel drive only (4×2) and the four-wheel-drive variant (4×4). Santa Fe comes with six-speed manual transmission with leather
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Americans in Europe!
.Let's get a post honouring all the young Americans who came over to chase Grand Prix glory in the 70's, 80's 90's. Guys like Brad Lackey, Jim Pomeroy, Danny Laporte, Donny Schmidt, Trampas Parker, Billy Liles, Bobby Moore, Danny Magoo Chandler, Jim Gibson etc.Marty Moates Jim Gibson on one of the trickest 125's ever, the 1983 rotary valved OW125 works bike.The 2nd american World Champ, Danny
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Leather Jackets
.1. 1950 Tomahawk Togs-Rare cream white colorEarly two pocket style with side lace Photo, Satin lined with flannel pocket trim,Extended waistband with square spot work, Rare Buco white kidney belt, Spot work and jewell studs.$2,000-3,0002. 1930’s Horsehide with lamb panels-"Grizzly"Plaid wool lining & Talon zipper, Self belted waist with nickel plated buckle Photo$1,500-2,0003. 1930’s brown/
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Harley-Davidson Museum Hosts Cannonball Run Exhibit
.Via : www.motorcyclecruiser.comWhat's it like to ride coast-to-coast on a 1914 Harley-Davidson at a top speed of 25 miles per hour on today's roads? Over a 16-day period this past September, Bill Rodencal, Harley-Davidson Museum Motorcycle Restorer/Conservator, joined 70 other antique motorcycle racers in riding from Kitty Hawk, NC, to Santa Monica, CA, to find out. On October 22, Bill will
Tata launches new MPV Aria, Priced at RS. 13.18 to 15.85 Lakhs - Tata Aria Photos
Tata Motors finally launched its much awaited four whel drive cross over "Aria" all over the world on Monday, 11th October, 2010. Tata Aria is powered by 2.2 litre Direct Injection Common Rail (DICOR) engine along with in-dash GPS system and having six airbags for the driver and the passengers safety.Tata Aria is a luxurious crossover 4x4 and is available in 3 variants Pleasure, Prestige and
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Sunday Movie
.In 1967, an idea for a desert race down the Baja Peninsula came together. Malcolm Smithand JN Roberts entered that first year, and against impossible odds rode a nearly stockHusqvarna to victory in the first ever Baja 1000. 40 years later, Malcolm and JN team upagain, leading the Racing For Life Team in the 2007 Baja 1000 aboard a monsterousHusqvarna TC510...and things rarely go as planned in
Friday, October 8, 2010
Mercdes Benz launches New R Class, priced @ Rs. 58.79 Lakhs - Mercedes R Class Photos
Mercdes-Benz India launched its face lifted MPV "R Class" in Mumbai on Thursday, 7th October, 2010. The R-Class launched in 2006 is now available with long wheelbase R350 4Matic.New R Class will equipped with a 3498cc V6 petrol engine and will generate 272 bhp and the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission and comfortably seats 7 adults.Mercedes-Benz R Class Price in India:Rs. 58.79 LakhsMercedes-Benz
Vintage Motorcycles Set for RM Auctions
.By Jeff Buchanan, via : www.ultimatemotorcycling.comFormed in 1991, RM Auctions has become the world's largest collector car auction house, specializing in quality automobiles and classic motorbikes.RM returns to Hershey, Pennsylvania next month (October 7-8, 2010) for their annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey event.In addition to the impressive roster of four-wheel rolling history consigned
Thursday, October 7, 2010
1969 Jawa CZ360
.The bike that would be a starThe year was 1969. American motocross was young and struggling to climb out of obscurity. In October, at the Inter-Am motocross race in Pepperell, Massachusetts, it got its big break: “ABC’s Wide World of Sports” showed up to film the event and expose would-be American fans to the European stars who dominated the sport.Although Sweden’s Arne Kring won the race on his
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tata launching New MPV Aria in October - Tata Aria Photos, Price, Images, Pics
Tata Motors finally launching its first and much awaited MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) "Aria" in October, 2010 likely on 11, just ahead of Diwali. Tata Aria will have a 2.2-litre direct injection common rail diesel engine, which is currently doing duty in Safari and Sumo Grande.Tata Aria will compeet with popular Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo but have much superior features like of Toyota
Royal Enfield Announces California Launch
.via : www.motorcyclistonline.comClassic Motorworks, the official importer and distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the United States, announced today that the full Royal Enfield model line are now available at authorized dealers in California.Demand for the vintage-inspired Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle line has been growing sharply in the United States and world-wide since the
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Hyundai Santa Fe Photos - SantaFe Pictures _ Hyundai Santa Fe Images, Launch Date, Price
Hyundai is going to launch their new SUV "Santa Fe" in India this October to establish themselves in this segment after failed with Terracan and Tucson. Hyundai will import Santa Fe with powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine which packs in 150 bhp, with ESP, ABS and EBD.Hyundai Santa Fe will compete with segment leader Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavor.Expected Price of
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Mahindra Launches Super Bike Mojo Priced at Rs. 1.75 Lakhs - Mahindra Mojo Photos, Pics, Images
India's commercial and passenger car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra entered into 2 wheeler market with the launch of two bikes "Mojo" - a 300cc super bike and Stallio - a 106cc an entry level bike.Mahindra showcased only a prototype of Mojo which is a 300cc bike and generates 26 bhp. The production model of Mojo will be launched in early 2011. Mahindra bikes are in collaboration with Engines
Mahindra Stallio Priced at Rs. 44K - Mahindra Stallio Photos, Pics, Images
Mahindra launched its entry level 106.7cc bike "Stallio" along with 300cc bike Stallio on 3oth September, 2010. Popular actor Aamir Khan appointed as the brand ambassador for the Stallio.Mahindra Stallio will be launched during Diwali this year with 4 years warranty or 40,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.Mahindra Stallio Price:Rs. 44,699 (with electric start and multi-spoke alloys, digital
Friday, October 1, 2010
Chuck Sun's 1979 Husqvarna 430
.Via the Fabulous website : www.vintageworksbikes.comFeatured here is Chuck Sun's 1979 Husqvarna owned by Sven Åke Engstrom.Sven Åke worked at Husqvarna for many years in the R&D Department. He was kind enough to share these photos of Chuck's GP bike.Chuck Sun had two bikes at his disposal which were built specially for him to be used in the GP races in 1979 and this is one of those bikes. Chuck
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