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Posted: 18 Jul 2011 12:53 AM PDT


Nissan Micra DIG-S: prova su strada
Nissan Micra DIG-S: è questo il nome della vettura giapponese che si pone come obiettivo basse emissioni con consumi e costi contenuti. Abbiamo avuto l'occasione di provare su strada questa nuova versione di Micra in Germania durante un freddo giorno di Luglio. Si, perchè mentre in Italia si registrava un caldo record, nei pressi di Potzdam il termometro si aggirava tra i 17 ed i 18 gradi....

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 12:53 AM PDT


2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Will Enter With 570+ BHP
The Chicago Auto show earlier this earlier introduced the eagerly awaited 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, with its eyes set on Ford's Shelby GT500. Though, the official figures for the power ratings of the car was not stated at that the time of launch at the Chicago Auto Show, but Chevrolet did told that the supercharged [...]

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 12:20 AM PDT


SSC maakt naam van nieuwe supercar bekend
De Amerikaanse supercarbakker liet een jaartje geleden doorschemeren dat ze met een opvolger van de Ultimate Aero bezig waren. Daarna volgden plaatjes en nog meer plaatjes, en werd wel duidelijk dat ze flink over de zeik waren dat Bugatti het snelheidsrecord weer had teruggepakt met de Veyron SS. Deze jongen moet de eer weer gaan herstellen, en zijn naam is… (more…)

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:48 PM PDT


Ventas junio 2011: Alemania
Filed under: Industria Durante el sexto mes del año, las ventas de automóviles nuevos en Alemania cayeron ligeramente en un 0,3% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 288.362 unidades. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Volvo +33,8% Lancia +76,5% Chevrolet +87,1% BAJAN Lada -44,0% Subaru -56,7% Land Rover -37,3% Continue reading Ventas junio 2011: AlemaniaVentas junio 2011: Alemania originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Mon, 18 Jul...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:48 PM PDT


Video: Motor Trend confronta Audi A7 Sportback, Mercedes-Benz CLS e Jaguar XJ
Motor Trend mette faccia a faccia tre fra le berline di lusso più desiderabili del momento: Audi A7 Sportback, Mercedes CLS e Jaguar XJ. Quest'ultima, a dire il vero, è quella che denuncia origini più nobili nel gruppo, appartenendo infatti ad una categoria superiore rispetto alle grandi berline-coupè Audi e Mercedes....

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:16 PM PDT


De veiligheidskooi – Deel 13
Terwijl ik door de muffe gangen loop van de bunker kijk ik op m'n telefoon. Nog steeds geen bereik. (more…)

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:16 PM PDT


Video: Jay Leno prova la McLaren MP4-12C e svela perchè è così veloce sulla pista di Top Gear
Jay Leno prova la nuova McLaren MP4-12C: il celebre conduttore e collezionista di auto americano ha già ordinato il nuovo bolide della casa inglese che, presumibilmente, parcheggerà accanto alla F1 che già possiede. Nella clip viene mostrato il centro di ricerca e sviluppo della casa britannica, avveniristico ed immerso nella natura. In seguito il presentatore statunitense viene accompagnato da un tecnico della McLaren a farsi un giro sulla pista di Top Gear:...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:11 PM PDT


Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: debutterà con più cavalli rispetto ai 558 dichiarati?
Le specifiche del motore verranno sottoposte ad un restyling ancor prima di comparire su un depliant. Questo perché la rinnovata Ford Mustang GT500 erogherà una potenza di circa 630 CV, superiore rispetto ai 540 CV della versione attuale. I vertici General Motors sarebbero dunque corsi ai ripari deliberando alcune modifiche alla Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 e di conseguenza al suo motore LSA V8 6.2 Supercharged, finora accreditato di 550 CV e 677...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 09:06 PM PDT


Video: Shelby Supercars crowns its newest creation. Say hello to the Tuatara
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, MISC Jerod Shelby and eGarage introduce us to the SSC Tuatara - Click above to watch video after the jump Jerod Shelby likes to build fast cars. In 1999, he founded Shelby Supercars and set out to produce the fastest production car in the world. On September 13th, 2007, Shelby did just that when his Ultimate Aero ran down the road at 257 miles per hour....

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 06:56 PM PDT


Audi to equip all Chinese made models with hybrid tech
Audi will equip all of its locally-made models with mild hybrid technology next year according to an interview with Mr. Dominique Boesch, the GM of FAW-VW's Audi sales unit., making it the first automaker in China to do so. The mild hybrid technology can reduce energy consumption by 3-5%, told Mr.

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 06:56 PM PDT


Chinese auto parts companies are buying into overseas peers
Following German Preh and Saargummi, German auto parts supplier KSM Castings Gruppe is also acquired by a Chinese auto parts firm. In order to obtain new market shares and technical know-how, Chinese companies are interested in buying into western auto parts suppliers, and the acquired companies also want to improve their competitiveness with China's low-cost [...]

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 06:56 PM PDT


Chinese Car prices falling ever so slightly
The prices of locally-made vehicles in June stayed at the same level as the previous month, but declined 1.18% from a year earlier, shows the data from the price monitoring center of China's National Development Reform Commission. In June, the prices of locally-made passenger vehicles reduced 1.41% from a year earlier, while the prices of [...]

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 05:51 PM PDT


Cool dad introduces son to autocross in Corvette Z06
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Etc., Videos, Chevrolet Father-son bonding is important, and if dad's a car guy, he may choose to hit local autocross track on some weekends. It's hard to think of a more fun place for a kid and his pop to spend a little quality time together. Clearly, the owner of this Chevrolet Corvette Z06 agrees....

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 05:19 PM PDT


Video: Depth of Speed turns its lenses on BMW's legendary 2002
Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Europe, Videos, BMW Depth of Speed's third episode pays homage to the BMW 2002. As you're probably aware, the 2002 inspires unparalleled enthusiasm and passion in its owners. In this installment, Depth of Speed spends some time with a beautiful Inka Orange 2002. We dare you to say you don't want one after watching the clip after the jump.Continue reading Depth of Speed turns its lenses on BMW's legendary...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 04:46 PM PDT


Wheelsandmore Ferrari California Dreaming
Wheelsandmore presenta la Ferrari California Dreaming, elaborazione realizzata sulla base della entry-level di Maranello. L'auto presenta un nuovo kit aerodinamico/estetico comprendente componenti realizzati in fibra di carbonio misti ad una riuscita combinazione cromatica di tinte bianche e nere. In questo contesto si integrano alla perfezione i nuovi cerchi in lega in livrea nera realizzati a mano e disponibili nella misura da 21 pollici: calzano pneumatici 245/30 davanti e 345/25 dietro e sono...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 04:46 PM PDT


Open Race Thread: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Lenox Industrial Tools 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway
So you think Kyle Busch will get win number 101 today? I don't, but I wouldn't count him out of contention for a win either.  I'm going with Denny Hamlin for the win today, followed by Smoke, Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon (yep, I wr...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 04:46 PM PDT


Busch joins the 100 club, crowns himself King: The New England 200 Review
Well, It was a wild one, but one we saw coming.  Kyle Busch won his 100th NASCAR race, spread across three series (22 Cup Races, 29 Trucks Races, and 49 Nationwide Races).  Those 49 wins also tied Mark Martin for most in the...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 04:14 PM PDT


Video: Cool dad introduces son to autocross in Corvette Z06
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Etc., Videos, Chevrolet Father-son bonding is important, and if dad's a car guy, he may choose to hit local autocross track on some weekends. It's hard to think of a more fun place for a kid and his pop to spend a little quality time together. Clearly, the owner of this Chevrolet Corvette Z06 agrees....

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 03:42 PM PDT


Foto della settimana: la Porsche 911 GT1 a Cannes
Il nostro lettore Christian ci ha invitato alcune immagini di una spettacolare Porsche 911 GT1 stradale, fotografata nei pressi del lungomare di Cannes. Questa sportiva (chiamata 911 GT1 Straßenversion) risale al 1996 e fu prodotta in circa 25 esemplari, con motore 6 cilindri da 544 CV e massa contenuta in appena 1.150 chili....

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 03:10 PM PDT


Official: BMW calls M3 DTM Concept to the matte
Filed under: Motorsports, BMW BMW has revealed the car that marks the automaker's return to DTM racing. The BMW M3 DTM Concept provides a look at what race fans can expect on the DTM starting grid in 2012. Not every bit of matte-finish cool on display above will be carried over to the ready-to-race version, but as with the majority of its concept cars, BMW's finished product will likely look very close...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 03:10 PM PDT


Report: Toyota RAV4 EV won't be sold to the general public
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Toyota Toyota RAV4 EV prototype - Click above for high-res image gallery For the sake of argument, let's posit that a Mitsubishi i is too odd looking for your tastes, a Nissan Leaf is still a bit too compact, and that your idea of a perfect battery-powered vehicle is something crossover-shaped....

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 02:36 PM PDT


SSC bautizará a su nuevo superdeportivo "en las próximas semanas"
Filed under: Cupés, Deportivos, SSC Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería Si has estado atento a las noticias sobre SSC y su particular mata-Veyron, te habrás dado cuenta de que el nuevo candidato al récord de velocidad para un coche de producción aún no tiene nombre propio. Nos hemos referido a él como Ultimate Aero TT II y "el nuevo coche de SSC", y eso es porque por ahora,...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 02:04 PM PDT


Video: FIA tests fighter-jet canopy for use in Formula 1
Filed under: Motorsports, Safety, Technology, Videos F1 cars keep getting safer every year. Their carbon-fiber tubs have been strengthened to the point that they're nearly indestructible. Helmets and the HANS neck supports they're attached keep improving. Despite all this, there's still one principal weak point inherent to the design of a grand prix racer: the open cockpit. If you've ever sat back and wondered why F1 cars stick with open-cockpit designs when drivers...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 02:04 PM PDT


Tuning misser: Bugatti Calibra Le Mans Cabrio
Wanneer je wat rond klikt in je webbrowser, kom je af en toe de meest aparte, absurde, bizarre zaken tegen. Zo ook dit gedrocht. (more…)

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 01:32 PM PDT


Fotos espía: Dongfeng-Peugeot 307 Cross
Filed under: Peugeot, Tuning y preparaciones, Compactos ¿Quieres vender más y no sabes cómo atraer al público? En China la solución es más que sencilla, pues con sólo añadir cuatro plásticos, elevar la suspensión e incorporar unas barras de techo, el éxito está asegurado. Al menos eso ha ocurrido con las versiones camperas de los compactos y polivalentes tradicionales. Viendo tales cifras de ventas, no nos extraña que Dongfeng-Peugeot haya optado por mantener...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:59 PM PDT


Video: Bambi laat automobilisten schrikken
Er bestaat een verkeersbord dat waarschuwt voor overstekend wild. Goed om te weten, maar hoe moet je hier vervolgens op anticiperen? (more…)

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:27 PM PDT


Review: Asphalt 6: Adrenaline on the Sony XPERIA Play
Filed under: Etc., Technology, Toys/Games Curse you, Sony Ericsson. Because of Asphalt 6: Adrenaline on the new Sony XPERIA Play, my productivity is down. Considerably. In the last two weeks, I've managed to start out with a Mustang GT and race my way to more than $4.2 million in cash reserves and a garage filled with a tricked-out Porsche 911, a couple Ferraris, a Lamborghini Estoque (one of my favorites for drifting)...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:54 AM PDT


Wat als de Toyota Prius een fiets was?
Wat als de Toyota Prius een fiets was? Welnu, dan zou dit 'm zijn. Het allereerste dat in me opkomt is een wedervraag: waarom kan een Prius fiets er wel stoer uitzien? (more…)

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:22 AM PDT


Vídeo tonto del día: Luchando para poner el techo-paraguas del Veyron Grand Sport
Filed under: Descapotables, Deportivos, Bugatti Han pasado tres años desde la presentación del Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport en Pebble Beach, y aún no hemos asimilado la idea de su singular techo-paraguas. Algunos de sus dueños, tampoco. Si te preguntabas lo fácil o difícil que es montar la capota textil plegable de la última variante en producción del Veyron, te sugerimos que eches un vistazo al vídeo que tienes tras el salto, protagonizado...

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:49 AM PDT


Video: Jay Leno talks about ordering his McLaren MP4-12C
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Celebrities, MISC Most of us will never know what it's like to order a supercar. Thankfully, we have collector extraordinaire Jay Leno to share the process. Leno is the proud owner of a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, and he recently discussed how he went about buying his new toy. Leno says that normally, acquiring the latest exotic can be annoying....