alright, this thread is for all the latest auto news that isn't worthy of its own thread. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/26/spied-top-gear-usa-gets-on-track-at-el-toro/ we have what appears to be the hot lap track layout for top gear USA... http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/25/bmw-planning-rear-wheel-drive-2-series/ BMW 2 series, and more than likely an M model. i want to like the 1 series, but it's just too awkward looking - tall, narrow, just plain awkward. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/25/rossin-bertin-vorax-guns-for-entry-into-supercar-club-with-bmw-v/ yet another new supercar - the BMW V10 powered Rossin-Bertin Vorax. looks good, but there isn't anything special about it.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/10/simbol-design-lavazza-gtx-r-gets-enzo-looks-bmw-v12.html BMW V12 powered Simbol Design Lavazza GTX-R - ugh. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/27/report-citroen-to-build-metropolis-concept-flagship/ Citroen to build Metropolis - SWEET! love that car! http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...sales-move-upmarket-in-the-united-states.html mazda to move up market - well this should be... erm... ...interesting? http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...s-standards-for-heavier-trucks-and-buses.html who else is ready for an increase in the price of goods? i know i am!!![/sar...] http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/10/bmw-considering-2-cylinder-engines-for-future-models.html BMW considering 2 cylinder engines - emm, WTF???
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...der-engine-ats-v-to-follow-with-v8-power.html cadillac ATS(3 series fighter) to debut in 2012 with turbo 2.0l and optional NA 3.6l, ATS-V to debut in 2015 with V8(probably the gen IV direct injection 5.5l). go cadillac! http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/29/top-gear-visits-the-farm-for-next-stig/ top gear visits the 'stig farm' http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/29/report-twin-turbo-carbon-titanium-pagani-c9-being-developed-fo/ pagani C9 to get a twin turbo M-B 6.0l V12(~700HP), 7 speed sequential, and specific tuning for US emissions compliance(the zonda isn't compliant in the US) http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/29/report-mclaren-outsourcing-gt2-gt3-spec-mp4-12c-racers/ mclaren and CRS racing teaming up to develop GT2 and GT3 spec MP4-12C race cars. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...as-an-suv-almost-complete-says-aston-ceo.html ulrich bez confirms the lagonda is a 4WD SUV, says it's 'almost complete'. - i'm sure i'm in the minority here, but i'm really excited about this. i love performance SUVs!
Report: Esprit only new Lotus under development — Autoblog so lotus shows us 5 new cars, yet they are only developing one?! the elite and eterne are WAY cooler than the esprit. i understand that all 5 concepts should end up being produced, but i would definitely roll out the eterne or the elite before the esprit. Videos: Vintage rally action at La Carrera Panamericana — Autoblog god i love the la carrera and the targa newfoundland! i will run in at least one of these before i die!
I really hope that Citroen Metropolis barely changes from the concept. It looks absolutely stunning. Agree with Om-nom about the Esprit too.
even the elan concept is a bit better than the esprit, albeit if it trades a little bit of lambo for a little bit of MP4-12C. i certainly don't think the eprit is ugly or anything, but it's just too plain and 'status quo'(it adds absolutely nothing new to the market place) to quick the new generation of lotus cars. yea man, the metropolis is straight up dripping with sex, my god what a gorgeous car! those wheels are rather terrible though, LOL. Video: EVO takes the Caparo T1 to the 'Ring — Autoblog EVO mag takes the caparo T1 around the 'ring - creates EPIC video!
EA gets a board member from Ford, you get a virtual car | Joystiq a Ford guy is now on the board of directors for EA? hmm, interesting...
Study: Making roads safer has led to bored, risk-taking drivers — Autoblog i fully believe this is true. for me at least.
2010 Dodge Viper ACR Offered With Free .50 Sniper Rifle | AutoGuide.com News dodge viper ACR comes with free barret .50 sniper rifle. AMERICA, **** YEA! 2014 Chevy Silverado to Shed 500 Pounds to Help Meet CAFE Regs | AutoGuide.com News i am VERY curious to see how GM plans to drop 500 pounds without the truck becoming unrefined. a composite bed would be a good way to start, the same plastic bed liners are made of but much thicker. run some square tube underneath to reinforce it. Bugatti Planning Audi A8-Based Sedan, No More Sports Cars | AutoGuide.com News no more sports cars?! that's what the damn company was founded on, c'mon! Whistleblower Ordered to Pay Toyota $2.6 Million in Damages | AutoGuide.com News now this is interesting. does he owe it to his client to keep their cover ups secret(code of ethics) or does he owe it to the public to leak all of this? either way, he should've leaked this stuff anonymously if he was going to do it.
2012 Chevy Sonic shown off as sedan and hatchback — Autoblog good god! GM expects people to buy this ugly thing over the fiesta?!
Rumormill: Next Bugatti Veyron to hit 270 mph — Autoblog odd, word for a while has it that both koenigsegg and SSC are aiming for 270mph, seems like bugatti would've aimed for 280 or something. granted, we are getting a bit beyond ridiculous with this, but still... Report: Ford's Kuzak hints that GT successor may be in the cards — Autoblog YES! sorta. PLEASE don't let this thing be powered by anything other than an internal combustion engine, and ONLY an ICE. that whole supercar performance out of an electric/hybrid/tree hugger mobile is cool and all, but one of the things the ford GT is best known for is the huge potential left in the car(1,400RWHP with a stock long block? check. 26Xmph in the standing mile? check.)
