Posts Tagged ‘169’
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 BMW X5 SecurityIf you happen to be the Head of State of a controversial nation, have a lot of enemies, or you are just plain paranoid, BMW's latest X5 variation may appeal to you. It's called the BMW X5 Security, and it has been armored by the factory t......
Maruti 800 Uniq - Pictorial Review
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Maruti has upgraded / facelifted its decade old work horse 800 and named it as 800 uniq. Some see this as preparation of Maruti to suit the upcoming Tata’s Nano (will be out in september or october). Others believe this move by Maruti as a bid to extend the life of the 800 till the mandatory crash......
2010 Pagani Zonda spied undisguised in America
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Following the previous shot alongside the Mercedes SL65 Black test mule in Colorado, the developmental next-generation Pagani Zonda has shown up again in the lenses of spy photographers right here in the good old U.S. of A. The undisguised test mule of the upcoming AMG-powered supercar has sent the ......
SPOILER ALERT: 24 Hours of Spa
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Every racing fan has his favorite series. In most of the world, that'll probably be Formula One. In the United States, fans love their NASCAR. In parts of Europe they might follow DTM, but with few exceptions that's pretty much it. Except for Le Mans. Come June, everybody's attention turns to France......
Fioravanti coachbuilt Ferrari F430 spied at Fiorano
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
The automotive web lit up this weekend with speculation over a mysterious Ferrari photographed running development laps around the Fiorano test track.. While some suggest this could be the successor to either the F430 or the Enzo, observers were confused by the complete lack of any apparent effort t......
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLC gullwing supercar raises its door
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
The facts surrounding the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz SLC supercar are scarce, but one thing's for sure: gull-wing doors are part of the package. So far, we've only seen spy shots of the SLC wearing body panels pilfered from other M-B products, along with one Viper-clad mule. But these newest images p......
Rumormill: Mitsubishi readying Lancer Sportback crossover
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Sources out of Japan suggest that Mitsubishi is considering offering a jacked-up version of the Lancer Sportback to international markets in 2010. The new model would come equipped with a higher ride height, a restyled fascia and protective body panels similar to those found on the old Subaru Outbac......
Rendered Speculation: Abarth Roadster
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Click above for a high-res version from WorldCarFans.We've always been fond of the Smart roadster, which never officially made it to U.S. shores and proved to be a flop across the pond. But this rendering, courtesy of WorldCarFans, has us thinking that a second attempt might be worthwhile.If the Ab......
Lotus releases Eco Elise ahead of London Motor Show
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
We've had our fill of limited edition Elises lately, largely because they rarely bring anything new to our favorite track-day toy. However, the Lotus Eco Elise stands apart. Sure, it's got the same drivetrain as the Elise S, uses the same aluminum tub and shares the same shape as its arguably enviro......
Japan’s automakers focus on weight loss, one ounce at a time
Monday, July 7th, 2008
Automakers across the globe are in a frenzy to produce highly efficient, fuel saving vehicles that remain relatively inexpensive, while still offering the modern conveniences and safety features consumers have grown to expect. While development on advanced drivetrains is going strong at almost every......