Prince William and Catherine Drive by in vintage Aston Martin DB6 Volante MK II
April 29, 2011 by Darryl
Filed under Aston Martin, Automotive, News
All eyes were on the new Royal couple as they completed their nuptials and celebrated a new union in front of the world today. Surprisingly it seems Prince William may be sort of a car buff in choosing to ride out with his Princess in his father’s blue convertible Aston Martin DB6 Volante MK II. The vintage Aston Martin DB6 was retrofitted to run off of E85 bioethanol made up from waste produced in the making of English wine. Go figure, Royalty with a sense of being stylish and eco-friendly at the same time.
The Caterham Seven Lives: Team Lotus Buys Caterham
April 29, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive, Lotus, News
Image: Team Lotus
In the U.S., you need to be a true enthusiast to know what a Caterham Seven is, but the car is known, loved and feared throughout the rest of the world. Based on the minimalist Lotus 7, the Caterham Seven is a tube frame, front-engine, rear-drive sports car that’s always been about function over form. Some variants are road legal while some are reserved for the track. Some are powered by a 1.4-liter four, good for just 105 horsepower, while the range-topping Superlight R500 gets a 263 horsepower out of a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec. That’s good enough to get the R500 from 0 to 60 in 2.88 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 150 miles per hour. All of them, including the base Classic model, are superb-handling cars that reward smooth driving and punish those lacking in finesse. Read more…
Absolutely Winning Videos: Lamborghini Aventador on the streets of Rome
April 28, 2011 by Darryl
Filed under Automotive, Lamborghini, Video
I think Charlie Sheen should be the official spokes person for the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 especially after seeing some of the new promotional videos because they are absolutely Winning!
One of the latest promotional videos features a stroll through the streets of Rome. What better setting to film the newest Italian bred bull? Frankly, we have to agree with AutoGuide, who posted this video earlier today, it is truly Epic!
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 Limited 4×4 – ‘Unlimited Fun and Adventure’
April 28, 2011 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Jeep, SUV, Test Drives
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 improves the formula and delivers the ultimate combination of Jeep 4X4 capability and on-road refinement with the latest in luxury and high-technology features found only in more expensive sport utility vehicles.
Improved fuel efficiency with the all-new 3.6 liter Pentastar V6, that I tested, delivers up to 23mpg/highway enabling the new Grand Cherokee to cruise more than 550 miles between fill-ups.
Reminder: Check The Fuel Price Before You Pump Your Gas
April 28, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Filed under Automotive
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Image: Christian Lylloff
Imagine this: you’re late for a family dinner, you’ve got your wife and kids packed into the car and you decide to top off the tank so you don’t run out of fuel a mile from grandma’s house. Swiping your credit card, you pump just five and a half gallons of fuel before you say, “good enough”. The pump spits out your receipt and you stagger back into your car door: those five and a half gallons of gas just cost you over $300, or $55 per gallon. Read more…
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Details & Images Officially Revealed
April 28, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, News, Porsche
After the speculations and image leak, Porsche has finally revealed the new 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Limited Edition.
As you already guessed the obvious, the new 911 GT3 RS 4.0 features a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six. The architecture from the new 4.0-liter was taken from the GT3 RSR racecar incorporating titanium connecting rods, forged pistons and virtually the same crankshaft found in the RSR. The new 911 GT3 RS 4.0 will be Porsche’s most powerful naturally aspirated street 911 with 500 horsepower at 8,250 rpm and 339 pound-feet of torque at 5,750 rpm.
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited Review – Affordable Luxury
April 27, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Test Drives, Toyota
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Toyota has introduced a newly redesigned Avalon for 2011 incorporating silky smooth V6 power and a spacious cabin that evokes subtle elegance. The newly styled Avalon combines practicality while offering a soft luxury feel to driving Toyota’s largest sedan. The outside is distinctively styled bringing a fresh new look to the front and rear fascia.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Official Images Leaked
April 27, 2011 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, News, Porsche
The official photos of the upcoming Limited Edition GT3 RS 4.0 have made their way to the internet via the TeamSpeed forum just recently.
