Here’s What The Subaru BRZ Will (Probably) Look Like

The Subaru BRZ and it’s platform-sharing cousin, the Toyota FT-86 (or Scion FR-S) won’t be unveiled until the Tokyo Motor Show, which kicks off at the end of this month. Subaru chose to show an “STI concept” of its upcoming BRZ sports coupe, and we suspect that the final product will look a lot like what you see here. The wing may not make production versions (especially in base model trim), and the aero package may be slightly less aggressive, but the basic lines of the car should be nearly identical, and we say that’s a good thing. Read more

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth: “Small But Wicked”

As Karl Abarth’s tuned Fiats grew in popularity during the 1960’s, fans began to refer to them as “small but wicked.” That same design philosophy carries over to the new-to-the-U.S. Fiat 500 Abarth, which will soon be making its way to a Fiat dealer (and autocross course) near you. Unlike other front drive “sporty” cars, the Fiat 500 Abarth is actually designed with track days in mind, and it’s got more than 2 million development miles under its belt. Read more

2013 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible: The Fastest Ragtop Cat, Ever

If you ask us, the front end of the new Jaguar XKR-S is just a bit overdone. Sure, the flares before the front wheel arches are probably functional, reducing air pressure buildup (and lift) in the front wheel wells, but the overall effect is that someone threw a cheap body kit on a Jaguar. The drooping snout doesn’t help, either, and makes the front of the XKR-S Convertible look like a cross between a grasshopper and a channel catfish. Read more

The 2012 Fiat Abarth: Worth Waiting For

Living on this side of the Atlantic, the name Abarth isn’t exactly well known. In Europe, however, Abarth is widely recognized as the in-house tuner for Fiat, similar to what AMG is to Mercedes or NISMO is to Nissan. Abarth earned a reputation by tuning and racing cars in the 1960s and 1970s, and despite the diminutive size of the cars built, they proved more than capable of beating larger, more powerful rivals around tight European road courses. Read more

2010 Green Car of the Year TBA

Green Car Journal is gearing up to announce their choice of Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December third.  This award, started in 2005, has increased steadily in importance during the past five years.  Pushing auto makers and consumers alike to be more aware of the impact their cars and actions have on the environment, as well as take the necessary steps to lessen the negative effect we are having.

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