17th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance New-Car Intro Videos
March 12, 2012 by Darryl
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, McLaren, Video
In addition to taking many pictures at the 17th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, we captured videos of many all-new vehicles to recently hit the automotive market such as the new Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XKR-S, Maserati GTS Convertible and McLaren MP4-12C. Below are several introduction videos, including one to the Jaguar C-X16 Concept car, with a quick over-view from the respective representatives on site at this year’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Enjoy!
17th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (2012)
March 11, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Featured, Ferrari
This year the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance featured some of the most intricate and expensive cars in the world. One particular group of vehicles present at the 17th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, was about 12 Ferrari 250 GTOs. This group of cars represented the pinnacle of automotive perfection. For a fine handmade Italian vehicle produced between 1962 and 1964 (only 39 examples), where some examples captured over $30 million at recent auctions, the display at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was one-of-a-kind.
Video: Lamborghini Teases ‘Unica’ Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Reveal
March 5, 2012 by Darryl
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Lamborghini, Video
Not only will Lamborghini take the wraps off of a new Aventador Roadster at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but they will introduce a completely new model named Unica. Many sources have speculated that the new Lamborghini Unica will be a production version of the Sesto Elemento Concept revealed at the Paris Motor Show back in 2010. The new teaser video, posted below, is a well-produced teaser of the new Lamborghini Unica. The Unica will be officially revealed this week on March 6th when the Geneva Motor Show kicks off.
BMW’s M135i Concept Bows Before Geneva Debut
February 24, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, BMW, Concept Vehicle
BMW's M135i hot hatch. Image: BMW AG
BMW’s M Performance line was announced last month, and so far the sub-brand’s focus has been on turbodiesels. That changes with the Geneva debut of the M135i hatchback concept, which, for the record, we want very, very badly to see in the United States. We’re fans of the hatchback, and we question the automakers’ assumption that “Americans won’t buy hatchbacks.” We say they will, especially when they come packaged as nicely as the M135i. Read more…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Makes Official Debut w/ Petronas F1 Race Car
February 21, 2012 by Darryl
Filed under Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz, News
After all of the spy shots and speculations, Mercedes-Benz finally officially revealed the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG in conjunction with the launch of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W03 race car in Spain.
Their latest edition to the AMG line of performance vehicles comes with a familiar design and powerplant. The infamous M157 twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine, laying 530 horsepower to the rear wheels (557 hp via optional Performance Package), is good for launching the new SL63 AMG to 60mph in 4.2 seconds. The same engine can be found in the new CLS63 AMG, E63 AMG, S63 AMG and ML63 AMG.
Audi’s Rocket-Ship Wagon Revealed: Audi RS4 Avant Details & Official Images
February 15, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Audi, Auto Show, Automotive, News
In today’s automotive culture, there are many aspects that have repeated themselves from upwards of 20+ years ago and there are some that are totally new to us enthusiasts. We have now have a plethora of hybrids, electric cars, extended range vehicles, Godzillas, and even rocket-ship wagons. In the realm of rocket-ship wagons, Audi enters into the segment once again but this time rolling out the details of their new Audi RS4 Avant.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Introduced at Chicago Auto Show
February 8, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Hyundai, News
The Chicago Auto Show has many surprises this year including a new 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe to compete with other Asian compact coupes on the market. It doesn’t take much brain power to realize that Hyundai has taken aim on rivals such as the Honda Civic Coupe when you look at the design of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe alone.
Ford Shows Topless Mustang Shelby GT500 In Chicago
February 8, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Ford
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible. Image: Ford Motor Company
If you like a little extra velocity with your sun-in-the-face, wind-in-your hair convertible experience, here’s some good news: Ford is showing its Mustang Shelby GT500 ragtop at this week’s Chicago Auto Show. Like its hardtop sibling, the drop-top Shelby comes packing a blown 5.8-liter V-8, good for some 650 horsepower. To translate that into real-world performance, the new Shelby convertible can lap the legendary Sebring circuit nearly three-and-a-half seconds quicker than the model it replaces. Read more…
