Archive for June, 2010

2011 WRX STI sedan runs ‘Ring in 7:55, quickest ever for Subaru

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Quick: What’s the fastest production sedan in the world? Does it wear a Mercedes-Benz, Audi or BMWbadge? What about the Porsche Panamera Turbo or the Cadillac CTS-V? There’s no doubt that each of these vehicular behemoths is capable of ripping off some fast times on a race track near you, but Subaru is out to prove that its new 2011 WRX STI [...]

Mitsuoka Orochi gets the Premium Gold treatment

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Just when you thought you had washed the Mitsuoka Orochi’s image from your mind, it’s back – and it’s gold! Mitsuoka has just released the Premium Gold Orochi, which will be limited to a production run of only 20 units. This special Orochi is set apart from its kin with a unique paint job, additional spoilers [...]

Chrysler name gone from Europe, cars will remain as rebadged Lancias

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Without any small-car offerings, Chrysler has an incomplete product lineup. Ditto for Lancia. But Fiat’s other offspring lacks larger vehicles. Since Fiat controls both brands, it looks like a match made in heaven, right? Maybe, but not just for North America.  Fiat has announced that it will drop the Chrysler lineup in Europe and instead re-badge the Pentastar [...]

Man, Sorry Just Doesn’t Cut It: Porsche Panamera Turbo by Mansory

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Enough is enough here, people. Sure, Mansory has given us a couple of lookers, like the Bugatti Veyron Vincero and the Aston Martin Cyrus. But there isn’t enough carbon fiber in the world to make up for some of its more questionable lapses in judgment. We’re talking here about the Pepto-pink Bentley, the gilded Rolls, and this latest Porsche Panamera. Now the [...]

Lockheed Martin designer suggests new direction for next Lamborghini

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Has Lamborghini’s current styling direction run its course? Those enamored by the Raging Bulls’ sharp creases and intersecting lines would surely protest, but sooner or later, like any other automaker, Sant’Agata will need to look for a new direction. And given that the company’s current design language – first seen on theReventon supercar and inspired by [...]