Video: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Introduction

When the Bumble Bee Camaro just isn’t good enough, you may have to settle for a 570+ horsepower Camaro ZL1 that does not transform into anything except for an American engineered lateral-G rocket. Oh darn!

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World Debut: BMW i8 Concept 0-60 Under 5 Seconds/78MPG

With an announcement of new CAFE standards set to almost double mpg efficiency, BMW has a jump on things with the new BMW i8 Concept that is said to get an astonishing 78 miles per gallon and still reach 60mph in less than 5 seconds.

Plug-in hybrid supercars are virtually unheard of in the realm of currently produced cars. BMW has set their eyes on introducing such a vehicle by 2014. The new BMW i8 Concept is said to be not far off from a production version. Not to mention, a working prototype makes an appearance in the upcoming Mission Impossible 4 film, Ghost Protocol.

We have included several Vital Stats, images and exclusive videos of the BMW i8 Concept along side of the smaller i3 Concept below for your amusement.

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Nico Rosberg Terrifies David Coulthard On The ‘Ring

I know this as fact: ex-racing drivers make the world’s worst passengers at the hands of current racing drivers. David Coulthard is no stranger to going fast: the Scottish driver raced in Formula One from 1994 through 2008, racking up some 13 career victories and 12 pole positions. He’s still racing, driving in the DTM series for Mücke Motorsports.

Nico Rosberg is a current F1 driver and teammate to Michael Schumacher at Mercedes-Benz. Rosberg is young, but that doesn’t mean he’s inexperienced; in fact, he’s got five and a half seasons of F1 experience under his belt, but that’s not reassuring to David Coulthard when he climbs in a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for a hot lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. I’m sure Coulthard wasn’t reassured to learn that Rosberg was a ‘Ring virgin, and the wet pavement probably didn’t help the Scot’s nerves any. Sideways at triple-digit speeds is puckering, no matter who’s behind the wheel. Enjoy the epic video below. Read more…

2012 Hyundai Accent: First Impressions

Let’s be honest: as journalists, we much prefer driving and writing about the latest fire-breathing, earth-shaking supercars. Readers prefer stories about them too, but when it comes time to part with hard earned cash, a lot of the transactions are in the subcompact class of cars. That list includes cars like the Toyota Yaris, the Honda Fit, the Nissan Versa, the Mazda 2, the Ford Fiesta and the upcoming Chevy Sonic. As gas prices have increased, subcompact segment sales have gone through the roof, with sales growth in segment now above 85 percent. Read more…

Video: 2012 Lexus GS Disguised During Testing

Lexus has released a new teaser video of the upcoming 2012/2013 GS 350 in full disguise during testing. Due to be unveiled at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Lexus GS will feature styling from the current LF-Gh Hybrid Concept vehicle that we revealed back in April.

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Infiniti Rolls Out 4th Teaser Image of new JX Crossover Concept

Infiniti just released a 4th image of the new JX Crossover Concept. The new Infiniti JX will be the newest vehicle in the lineup which will feature 7-passenger seating. So far the teaser images seem to be shaping up an interesting design surly to appeal to current Infiniti owners and future luxury crossover consumers. A total of 7 ‘teaser’ images will be released via Infiniti’s Facebook page in the weeks to come leading up to the official introduction of the all-new JX at the Pebble Beach Concours.

Subaru’s WRX: The Official Escape Vehicle Of The Zombie Apocalypse?

I hate to boast, but I consider myself one of the world’s foremost authorities on the upcoming zombie apocalypse. My go-bag is packed, I’ve got a decent selection of anti-zombie firearms and I’ve read “The Zombie Survival Guide” from cover to cover. Several times, in fact. I’ve even got my own choice of zombie escape vehicle parked in my garage, and it isn’t a Subaru WRX. More on that later. Read more…

2012 Hyundai Genesis R Spec: First Impressions

Hyundai’s Azera paved the way into the luxury market for the Korean automaker, proving that it could be successful selling a car above the $30k price point. The Azera led to the launch of the slightly larger and more upscale Genesis, which ultimately led to the launch of their Equus flagship sedan. Its trio of luxury (or near-luxury) cars not only gives Hyundai the ability to attract new customers, but it also ensures that brand loyalists have a clear upgrade path through Hyundai’s product line. That strategy has produced sales success for both the Equus, which now owns 5 percent of the premium luxury market, and the Genesis, which has had 24 months of year-over-year sales increases. Read more…