VIDEO: Audi R8 is the chosen chariot for snowy excursions

New York Times and Automobile contributor Ezra Dyer may have found the perfect German exotic for New England winters: the Audi R8. True, the R8 is pretty low to the ground, but it also makes good use of Audi’s superb Quattro all-wheel drive system and thanks to its mid-engine layout much of the weight sits over the rear wheels. But even the best AWD is useless when providing spin for four summer tires, so the snow white model Dyer was piloting around the northeast winter wonderland also had four of the widest winter tires you can find.

Hit the jump to watch Dyer as he plows through his snowy driveway in pursuit of some “important” shopping. We’re pretty impressed with how the four-ringed, mid-engine thoroughbred handled the white stuff even when the pedal hit metal. We’re just wondering what Dyer needed so badly from Bed Bath and Beyond.

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Pagani Zonda R HD Commercial Video

The Pagani Zonda R is an astounding piece of hardware that packs in a Mercedes AMG 6.0-liter V12 with 750hp, a 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds and top speed of 217mph. Check out the HD Commercial video of the Pagani Zonda R via GTSpirit below. Enjoy!

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Ex-VW exec named head of Fiat North America

She helped put together the 50th Anniversary Barbie New Beetle and is now in charge of reintroducing Fiat to the United States as they make a return after 25 years to the land of the free. Fiat’s return to North America is something several critics question? Do they think that they can do well in the car market that is already pretty saturated? Even though American car companies seem to be dying out, Fiat somehow thinks that they can do well here. I am sure they are not going to be as cheap as our local cars. They don’t seem to have better sales figures in Europe as compared to Toyota and Honda. I guess time will tell how they do in North America.

Soaves’ will have an official title as Head of the Fiat Brand for North America. That puts her in a very “high” position as she will answer directly to Servio Marchionne. Full Press Release below. Read more…

Lamborghini Gallardo Goes Skiing

Forget flying down a ski run, this Lamborghini Gallardo goes up an intermediate blue run, then back down — passing cross country skiers as it goes. Read more…

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid Review & Test Drive

The all-new 2010 Mercury Milan hybrid builds on a strong foundation since it is the sibling of the Ford Fusion hybrid, voted ‘2010 Car of the Year’ from Motor Trend Magazine, with the same quality and reliability, but adding sophisticated exterior and interior design cues.  For those consumers looking for a stylish hybrid, the Milan now offers them the most fuel-efficient hybrid sedan in its class.

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BMW Z4 GT3 – A Race Prepped V8 Powered Z4

You may remember when we posted images and press information on the BMW M3 GTS which was basically a race-tuned version of the current E92 BMW M3. Well now BMW Motorsports has race-prepped the Z4 and turned it into a V8-powered Z4 GT3. It uses the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V8 found in the BMW M3 with a little extra tuning to make 480hp.

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2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Review & Test Drive

With a long, sleek and wide stance body style, a 355hp EcoBoost V6 engine, an electronic six-speed with SelectShift automatic with paddle shift activation, an all-wheel-drive system, a sport-tuned fully independent suspension riding on 20X9in. polished aluminum wheels, plus a fully trimmed leather, wood and chrome luxury interior with seating for up to seven passengers and a cargo capacity behind the front seats of 75.9cu.ft., the all-new Lincoln MKT is indeed ‘supersonic luxury transportation.

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Geneva 2010: Koenigsegg Agera w/Video

This year’s Geneva Motor Show is packed full of personalized rocket ships for the road including a new one from Koenigsegg, the Koenigsegg Agera. You didn’t think Koenigsegg would stop pushing the envelope of performance with the CCX did you?

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