Could Kimi test Pirelli tires for F1?
Updated: 2010-06-30 18:51:06
Wednesday , June 30, 2010 News Feed Comments Home About F1B F1B Store Live Chat Forum F1 Trivia F1B Op-Ed Ask the Driver by Paul Charsley F101 by LAura Marieee F1B Fringe by Mark Hallam Frantic F1 Kohl Kirkland's indi Marbles by Laura Marieee Negative Camber Oversteer Understeer Redoubtable by Grace SJ Skid VMR on Sunday F1B Twitter F1B Twitt's F1B's TIOTD Parc Fermé Other Racing People Events Podcast F1 Chalk F1B Downshift F1B Fringe Prime Option Top Story You are here : Home People Events Could Kimi test Pirelli tires for F1 Could Kimi test Pirelli tires for F1 June 30, 2010 by SJ Skid Filed under People Events 4 Comments A report out of Finland suggests that Kimi Raikkonen might be approached to test Pirelli’s Formula 1 . tires Kimi , in his WRC Citroen team , runs on Pirelli . tires
. Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Watch Land Rover Unveil the New Compact Range Rover on Thursday at 3:30 . p.m Watch Land Rover Unveil the New Compact Range Rover on Thursday at 3:30 . p.m June 30, 2010 at 1:47 pm by Jake Holmes The wait is almost over : Land Rover will unveil its all-new compact Range Rover tomorrow . The new model will be very similar to the Land Rover LRX concept and there likely will be two-wheel-drive and diesel-hybrid versions in an effort to reduce fuel consumption . Stay tuned for full . details Watch below for a live stream of the press conference beginning Thursday , July 1, at 3:30 p.m . Eastern , and check back afterward for more information on the newest Land Rover . model :
The above image—taken straight from the underground an automaker’s press site—is intended to illustrate the convenience of a center-console iPod/USB port, where the iPod is “kept in a stash box,” if you will. What it perhaps really illustrates is someone’s bad taste in music: It’s the Rage Against the Machine cover.
No related posts.
No related posts.
: : skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , June 30, 2010 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series : Ron Sheridan eyes elusive title at Delaware Speedway DAYTONA BEACH , Fla . June 29, 2010 Ron Sheridan knows what it’s like to almost win a track title . Now the 56-year-old veteran from Mt . Brydges , Ontario , has kicked off the 2010 season at Delaware Speedway looking very much like he may finally bring home that championship . trophy Sheridan has won three of the first eight races in the Late Model division at the half-mile paved oval outside of London , Ontario . He is also 41st in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national championship standings , although his per-race average is sixth . best Sheridan had a strong run last year , Delaware’s first as a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Ferrari 599 Roadster Rendered Future Cars 2012 Ferrari 599 Roadster Rendered Future Cars June 29, 2010 at 6:32 pm by Jens Meiners Ferrari will unveil its fastest convertible ever at Pebble Beach this . year An open Ferrari is among the classic dream cars , especially when it’s powered by a high-revving V-12, and the iconic manufacturer is about to launch another one . Ferrari is expected to unveil the new model , based on the 599GTB Fiorano , at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in . mid-August Keep Reading : 2012 Ferrari 599 Roadster Rendered Future Cars : Share No related . posts Tags : convertible Ferrari Ferrari 599 Ferrari 599 roadster Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano future
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Audi’s Titanium Package Returns for 2011 A4, A5, S4, and S5 Audi’s Titanium Package Returns for 2011 A4, A5, S4, and S5 June 29, 2010 at 3:28 pm by Jake Holmes The four-ringed fans at Fourtitude have gotten word that Audi will relaunch the Titanium package for certain cars in model-year 2011, and we’ve since confirmed the report with Audi . The package , a version of which was originally offered on the 2006–2009 A4, replaces shiny exterior bits with blacked-out trim . The package was originally offered as an upgrade from the S-line package , but its high cost garnered a low take rate . For 2011, the package will be mutually exclusive from the S-line trim , hopefully making it
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog BMW Launches Carbon-Fiber Accessories for M3 BMW Launches Carbon-Fiber Accessories for M3 June 29, 2010 at 3:02 pm by Jake Holmes A few of us here at C D headquarters think the BMW M3 is darn near perfect already , but for those who feel the car needs some carbon-fiber goodness—or more carbon-fiber goodness , in the case of the sunroof-less coupe—BMW has launched three new factory accessories for the . car Carbon-fiber front splitters and side-view-mirror caps are available for all three M3 body styles , while a trunklid spoiler is available only for coupe and sedan models . BMW says the components were wind-tunnel tested to ensure they reduce lift without creating additional
The tiny-city-car segment may soon get a little more crowded. (Wait—maybe that’s not the right word.) After a heck of a wait, Gordon Murray Design has announced plans to bring the T.25 city car to market within the next few years. The company has now released photos and specifications for the pocket-sized machine.
At 94.5 inches long [...]
Related posts:Gordon Murray Design Details T.27 Electric Vehicle
, : home ask john johns blog sponsors schedule media downloads Race Report : Rounds 6 7 Lydden Hill by John 29. June 2010 06:11 Saturday 26 th June 2010 Round 6 CPC UK Legends Championship Lydden Hill Qualifying Pos No Name Entry Time On Laps MPH 1 12 TREHERNE , Stephen Legend 1934 Ford Coupe 48.193 22 22 74.69 2 5 HIGGINS , John Jon Legend Ford Coupe 48.256 7 15 74.60 3 4 MICKEL , John Legend 1934 Ford Coupe 48.332 9 20 74.48 14 14 MUSSELLE , Paul Legend Ford 34 49.424 6 11 72.83 Race 1 OH WHAT A FIREBALL John pulled the 17 th position for the first race of the day for the RSCapp MTS Legend . The track is short and very winding . The harder you drive it the easier it comes” quoted John at the beginning of the day . It’s important to get through the pack right at the start as this is a
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Prototype Drive 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Prototype Drive June 28, 2010 at 6:41 pm by Jens Meiners Enter the turbo : the S-class’s high-revving party is . over The era of high-revving , naturally aspirated engines has passed its zenith at Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division . This October , the 2011 S63 AMG will get an entirely new 5.5-liter V-8 fed by a third-generation direct-injection system from Bosch and two Honeywell turbochargers . Mercedes will offer two stages : The base S63 AMG will have 536 hp and produce 590 lb-ft of torque between 2000 and 4500 rpm . The optional Performance package increases turbo pressure from 15 to 19 psi ,
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Ford to Debut Curve Control on 2011 Explorer Ford to Debut Curve Control on 2011 Explorer June 28, 2010 at 6:14 pm by Jake Holmes Ever had that moment of panic as you approach a tight off-ramp too fast Ford hopes to eliminate that fear with a new system called Curve Control which detects when a driver is entering a corner too fast and can slow the vehicle to a safer . speed When an equipped vehicle begins to understeer , Curve Control reduces engine power and brakes all four wheels to slow the vehicle by up to 10 mph in less than one second . The system doesn’t replace stability control , which might still engage even after Curve Control slows the vehicle . Think of it instead
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante Official Photos and Info 2011 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante Official Photos and Info June 28, 2010 at 5:42 pm by Steve Siler Aston takes the river rock” approach to the evolution of its iconic DB9. Aston Martin’s long-awaited update to the DB9 a car many consider to be as close to aesthetic perfection as any coupe or convertible can get these days , brings almost no changes to the exterior . How can we complain about that without sounding bratty Although timelessness counts for a lot in this business , so does . freshness Keep Reading : Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante Offical Photos and Info : Share Related : posts 2009
, home ask john johns blog sponsors schedule media downloads A heated moment at Lydden Hill by John 28. June 2010 07:38 A dramatic end to John’s outing at Lydden Hill on Saturday left the number 4 MTS RSCapp legend with fire damage . John was lucky to escape unhurt , with a few minor injuries . The team were able to prepare the spare Mickel Motorsport car in time for Sunday’s . event More to follow . shortly Photos from the workshop Video of the crash Tags : Options Permalink Comments(0 Post RSS Bookmark E-mail Delicious Digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon Comments are closed Recent Posts A heated moment at Lydden Hill Press Release : Champion Racing driver promotes KitchenBitsandBobs.co.uk and DavidTwiggJoinery.co.uk Mallory Park Race Report NASCAR Unrestricted on Sporting News NASCAR
The star of Sir Elton John’s White Tie & Tiara Ball on 24th June 2010 was the Audi A1 car – specially spin painted by Britain’s foremost contemporary artist, Damien Hirst – which fetched a staggering £350,000 during the auction. Close to 700 VIP guests from around the world converged on the private home [...]
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL Prototype Drive 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL Prototype Drive June 25, 2010 at 6:37 pm by Jens Meiners More proof that an electric future wouldn’t be all . bad While we remain somewhat skeptical of electric cars , we acknowledge that the latest prototypes are getting far more interesting . Last December , Audi let us drive the R8-based E-Tron in California , and we came away impressed by its 313 hp and a level of refinement we’ve never before experienced in an electric car . Recently , Mercedes invited us to Kristiansund , on the west coast of Norway , to drive the fully electric version of its gullwing SLS Keep Reading : 2013 Mercedes-Benz
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Long-Term Road Test Update 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Long-Term Road Test Update June 25, 2010 at 6:34 pm by Mark Gillies Update Two : Pretender or Contender How does the Genesis hold up over 100,000 miles Here’s our report on its first . 40k When Toyota moved upmarket in 1989, it created a whole new luxury-car division . We all know the result of this ambitious move : Lexus is now the bestselling luxury automaker in the United States , one with real . cachet Keep Reading : 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Long-Term Road Test Update : Share Related : posts 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Long-Term Road Test Update 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Long-Term Road Test Intro 2009
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon Short Take Road Test 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon Short Take Road Test June 25, 2010 at 6:24 pm by Jared Gall Dodge builds a heavy-duty Ram for Real Truck . Men One potential upside to the cratering of the truck market is that it has weeded out all the namby-pamby poseurs promenading around like Real Truck Men . With a volatile fuel market , full-size truck ownership can look scary to those who don’t really need one . To Real Truck Men whose livelihoods depend on dragging eight-ton trailers from job site to job site , though , fear is as unacceptable a solution as dropping a gooseneck into the trunk of a Nissan . Versa Keep Reading : 2010 Dodge
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 10 Events to See Before You Die Feature 10 Events to See Before You Die Feature June 25, 2010 at 6:13 pm by Car and Driver Whether you like racing in circles or straight lines—or straight into each other—or simply seeing amazing machinery , we’ve got your must-see . events From humble beginnings as a horseless carriage , the car has exploded into not just a necessity of life , but a necessity of leisure as well . For some people , cars are canvases for customization destined to become works of art—works of art , it’s worth noting , don’t have gigantic nonfunctional wings . Other people race them in every conceivable way : on-road , off-road , dirt-road circles , serpentine
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Mazda 2 First Drive Review 2011 Mazda 2 First Drive Review June 25, 2010 at 5:25 pm by Steve Siler Mazda’s fun new subcompact is simple and . affordable With lofty government-mandated fuel-economy standards coming down on one hand and a shaky economy spurring consumer interest on the other , carmakers are serving up more subcompact cars to U.S . consumers than ever . Among the most hotly anticipated at least among Car and Driver staffers is the 2011 Mazda 2, Mazda’s first America-bound B-segment vehicle since the 323 and arguably the best such car Mazda has ever . built Keep Reading : 2011 Mazda 2 First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2011 Mazda 2 Official Photos and
pThere has been some good news for the car industry this month, after the latest figures[1] report a 13.5% increase in car registrations in May compared to the same month last year. This was the 11th consecutive rise in monthly sales, with May orders rising 3 per cent from April.
Despite the Government’s car scrappage scheme [...]
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Honda Accord Gets Visual , Equipment Updates Car News 2011 Honda Accord Gets Visual , Equipment Updates Car News June 24, 2010 at 5:40 pm by Jake Holmes A new trim level , a few more mpg , and freshened styling highlight the . tweaks Honda typically sticks to very strict model cycles , and four years after it went on sale as a 2008 model , the Accord is receiving its scheduled refresh . Among the tweaks for 2011 is an exterior freshening for both sedan and coupe , including a sharper front fascia design , new wheels , and updated rear lighting . The grille is marginally wider and sports less chrome than before , and it rests above a restyled bumper with more deeply
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is First Drive Review 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is First Drive Review June 24, 2010 at 5:33 pm by Jon Yanca More horsepower doesn’t always mean . better BMW has long made machines that embody its Ultimate Driving Machine” motto , but some of its more recent products have been more emblematic of the company’s other , softer , and less focused tagline , Joy . For example , instead of a thrilling , satisfying roadster , the Z4 is a boulevardier more likely to be parked among a sea of beige luxury SUVs at the country club than spotted hustling over mountain passes . Given the brilliance of nearly every other BMW , the unfocused handling of what should be one of the
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog BMW’s M Division Goes Back to the Future Feature BMW’s M Division Goes Back to the Future Feature June 24, 2010 at 4:45 pm by Jens Meiners BMW’s new M-division boss could be its . savior Kay Segler , once the brand chief at BMW’s Mini operations , has been in charge of the high-performance M division for more than a year now , and it appears he’s making good on his promise to sharpen the in-house tuner’s . offerings Keep Reading : BMW’s M Division Goes Back to the Future Feature : Share Related : posts BMW Classic Center Now Accepts Customer Cars , Adds Motorsports Division 2011 BMW M5 Feature BMW M3 GT Race Car Feature Test 2013 BMW 3-Series Feature Volkswagen Moves into the
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Jaguar Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary , Launches XKR175 and XKR 75 Jaguar Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary , Launches XKR175 and XKR 75 June 24, 2010 at 12:38 pm by Jake Holmes The Jaguar nameplate first adorned a British car back in 1935, and the company plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary with this commemorative Jaguar XKR175 for North . America Mechanical components are left untouched from the regular 510-hp XKR , although this car’s top-speed governor is raised to 174 mph . The aesthetic changes consist of 20-inch Kasuga” wheels , red-painted brake calipers , and an aerodynamic body kit comprised of a front splitter , side skirts , rear diffuser , and trunklid spoiler 
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Infiniti M56x Short Take Road Test 2011 Infiniti M56x Short Take Road Test June 23, 2010 at 5:38 pm by Michael Austin We prefer the rear-driver , but you don’t sacrifice much with the AWD M56. Except a few mpg , that is . Stop us if you’ve heard this one before : There’s a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan that’s also available with all-wheel drive , and its sticker price and curb weight are slightly higher while its performance and fuel economy are lower . The subject here is the Infiniti M56x and true to the formula it’s a lot like the rear-wheel-drive M56. Consider that a good . thing Keep Reading : 2011 Infiniti M56x Short Take Road Test : Share Related : posts 2011
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Short Take Road Test 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Short Take Road Test June 23, 2010 at 4:53 pm by Tony Swan Price aside , the Ford Fiesta sedan hits . marks One of the small but brilliant stars of the 2007 Frankfurt auto show was a three-door hatchback concept that looked like the automotive equivalent of a piranha—small but with a pretty fierce . bite Keep Reading : 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Short Take Road Test : Share Related : posts 2010 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Short Take Road Test 2011 Ford Fiesta Road Test 2010 Ford Fiesta Mini Test Road Test 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan and Hatchback U.S . Spec First Drive Review 2009 Ford Focus SES Sedan Short Take Road Test Tags :
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Short Take Road Test 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Short Take Road Test June 22, 2010 at 6:03 pm by Jared Gall Want to have it all without compromises Aw , grow . up As an all-terrain sport-utility coupe” that looks like a gerbil head and offers up to 555 horsepower , BMW’s X6 seems like an exercise in absurdity . To elevate it to an elite stratum of insanity , however , BMW conjured up the X6 ActiveHybrid Here , the mid-level X6’s 400-hp , twin-turbo V-8 is mated to a transmission shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid This tranny stirs in conventional automatic and CVT functionalities with two electric motors , for a total system output of 480 horsepower
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Lotus Agrees to Produce Its Range-Extending Engine Lotus Agrees to Produce Its Range-Extending Engine June 22, 2010 at 2:49 pm by Jake Holmes Lotus Engineering , a division of the British sports car maker , has agreed to enter a series production of its 1.2-liter , three-cylinder range-extending engine . The Lotus Range Extender engine was developed by Lotus and will be produced and sold by Spanish engineering group Fagor . Ederlan The low-weight , high-efficiency engine would be used to recharge batteries in electric or hybrid vehicles , giving them additional range . It’s the same concept that will be employed in the upcoming Chevrolet Volt If you run out of electrons , the
At this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August, Morgan will unveil the EvaGT, its new four-seat sports coupe. While we wait, the company has released this teaser image and some provisional specifications.
The EvaGT will be built on a bonded aluminum—not wood—chassis with aluminum bodywork, keeping expected weight down to 2755 pounds. Recessed windshield wipers [...]
No related posts.
Now at showrooms, this is the new 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R. It is actually the fastest SEAT ever built in the 25 year history of the brand and certainly looks like it has been designed with performance in mind.
That 265 PS power peak is the product of a tuned2.0-litre, four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine [...]
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Honda CR-Z Pricing , Fuel Economy Announced 2011 Honda CR-Z Pricing , Fuel Economy Announced June 22, 2010 at 1:21 pm by Jake Holmes When Honda’s new 2011 CR-Z hybrid goes on sale August 24, it will be offered in three trim levels : base , EX , and EX with navigation . A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all trims , and in that configuration the CR-Z receives EPA fuel-economy ratings of 31 mpg city 37 highway . A continuously variable transmission costs an additional 650, and is rated at 35 39 . mpg The base CR-Z starts at 19,950 wearing standard equipment like climate control , power windows , keyless entry , cruise control , and USB audio connectivity . It
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Audi A1 First Drive Review 2011 Audi A1 First Drive Review June 21, 2010 at 5:44 pm by Jens Meiners Audi introduces its Mini-fighter , but not for American . consumption By American standards , the Volkswagen Golf–based Audi A3 is a little car . Not so in Europe , however , where the A3 is a legitimate family hauler . In other words , there is plenty of room in Audi’s European product portfolio for a car with tidier dimensions . Enter the A1 Audi’s third attempt at the true small-car . segment Keep Reading : 2011 Audi A1 First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2011 Audi TT First Drive Review 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TDI First Drive Review 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TDI First Drive Review
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe First Drive Review 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe First Drive Review June 21, 2010 at 2:57 pm by Steve Siler CTS goodness in a higher-concentration . formula While most Cadillac vehicles still have a way to go to satisfy as drivers’ machines , the second-generation CTS has appeared on our last three 10Best lists in awarding its 2010 trophy , we called it maybe the best American car ever made . High praise , but its combination of unapologetically brash styling , modern luxury , and strong performance credentials—especially in high-po V spec—back it up . For 2011, the new CTS coupe joins the sedan and wagon , adding more style and a higher concentration of
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Subaru Impreza Pricing Announced 2011 Subaru Impreza Pricing Announced June 21, 2010 at 1:59 pm by Jake Holmes Subaru enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that sticker prices for naturally aspirated models of the 2011 Impreza climb only 30 over 2010 levels . The cars are powered by a 2.5-liter flat-four engine rated at 170 hp . There are two new color choices for 2011 : Marine blue pearl and sky blue metallic . All models but the base 2.5i trim receive a new six-speaker sound system with Bluetooth and USB connectivity . The 11 Imprezas reach Subaru dealerships in . July The Impreza 2.5i starts at 18,220 in sedan and 18,720 in five-door hatchback configuration . Upgrading to
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Special-Edition Lotus Elise and Exige Honor Retired Engineering Director Special-Edition Lotus Elise and Exige Honor Retired Engineering Director June 21, 2010 at 1:29 pm by Jake Holmes Lotus is launching two special-edition cars in honor of vehicle engineering director Roger Becker , who retired from Lotus in January . Becker joined Lotus in 1966 and helped develop every new Lotus since , including the Esprit , Elan , and . Evora The RGB Special Edition treatment will be applied to the European-spec Elise SC 217 hp and Exige S 257 hp Both cars come with Sport and Touring packages , air conditioning , and extra-lightweight wheels as standard . The cars are painted only in white 
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Cadillac Adds Four-Year Free Maintenance Program for New Vehicles Cadillac Adds Four-Year Free Maintenance Program for New Vehicles June 21, 2010 at 1:26 pm by Jake Holmes A new warranty program from Cadillac called Premium Care Maintenance will provide free maintenance for four years 50,000 miles for model-year 2011 vehicles . The program covers oil changes , tire rotations , air filter replacement , and multipoint inspections . The coverage supplements the brand’s five-year 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and will debut with the 2011 CTS later this summer . Similar maintenance programs are offered by Jaguar BMW , and other . manufacturers We also noted that Caddy says it will
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Saab Appoints Former Pininfarina Designer as Design Director Saab Appoints Former Pininfarina Designer as Design Director June 21, 2010 at 1:18 pm by Jake Holmes Newly independent Saab has selected Jason Castriota to be the brand’s design director . He will be in charge of both the interior and exterior styling of upcoming Saab products While Saab didn’t say which vehicles Castriota will help pen , we’d wager he’ll be involved with the planned 9-3, 92, and 900. Castriota , 36, joined Italian design studio Pininfarina in 2001 and was lead designer of the spectacular Pininfarina Ferrari P4 5 He was also involved in the styling of the Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano and Maserati GranTurismo
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Drive Review 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Drive Review June 19, 2010 at 11:35 pm by Erik Johnson A capable , well-appointed first step on Chrysler’s long road to . recovery The rocks and desert surrounding Moab , Utah , have seen a lot of things . Dinosaurs hatching , dying , and turning into tar . Mormons fleeing persecution , flourishing , and inspiring a hit HBO show . And Jeeps . Lots and lots and lots of Jeeps . But this is Moab’s first look at the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ours , too , at least from behind the . wheel Keep Reading : 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Auto Shows 2011
We celebrate the standouts at the 400-, 500-, and 600-hp milestones.
“Horsepower wars” might be the most overused phrase in automotive journalism (aside from “award-winning 3-series”). Like most abused terminology, it’s a little inaccurate, reflecting some laziness on the part of the user. In a war, there are battles; there are strategies, [...]
No related posts.
: Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Reminder : Watch C D on DIY’s Garage Mahal” Reminder : Watch C D on DIY’s Garage Mahal” Tonight June 18, 2010 at 11:23 am by Car and Driver Don’t forget : Our garage makeover is being televised tonight on DIY Network at 9:30 p.m . Bill Goldberg and the Garage Mahal” crew cleaned up our mess and outfitted the space with some cool gear oh , and some useful stuff , too . Tune in to see what it looked like before we got it messy . again : Share No related . posts Tags : DIY garage Garage Mahal television Search Related Posts No related . posts Recent Posts The 600 Club : A Celebration of Horsepower Feature Reminder : Watch C D on DIY’s Garage Mahal” Tonight 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid First Drive Review 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid First Drive Review June 18, 2010 at 2:35 am by Erik Johnson Honda’s sporty hybrid is better than expected . Still , who’s going to buy it It’s tempting to think of the CR-Z hybrid as the second coming of the CRX , Honda’s light , tossable mid-1980s funster , what with the two cars’ stubby rear ends , two-seat layouts , and frugal intentions . On the CR-Z launch , in fact , Honda plopped us down in a cherry 1985 CRX Si and told us to go nuts . We did , and we’re sorry , Big H , but the CR-Z just isn’t quite as . awesome Keep Reading : 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2011 Honda CR-Z
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Honda Odyssey Official Photos and Info 2011 Honda Odyssey Official Photos and Info June 17, 2010 at 7:12 pm by Jon Yanca Our reigning minivan champ gets redone with a wider track and new family-friendly . features It’s an exciting time in the minivan market—woo with a couple of the major players redesigning their people movers this year . Toyota recently deployed an all-new 2011 Sienna and now Honda has pulled the 2011 Odyssey out of the oven , releasing photos and information on the van , which goes on sale this . fall Keep Reading : 2011 Honda Odyssey Official Photos and Info : Share Related : posts 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Official Photos and Info 2010 Honda Accord
. , , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2010 Buick LaCrosse vs . 2010 Ford Taurus , 2010 Hyundai Genesis , 2010 Lexus 2010 Buick LaCrosse vs . 2010 Ford Taurus , 2010 Hyundai Genesis , 2010 Lexus ES350 Comparison Tests June 17, 2010 at 6:42 pm by John Phillips Fore for Four : Cruising Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in a quartet of 40,000 . sedans It’s tempting to categorize Alabama as the state where it’s most acceptable to dump your busted refrigerator in the woods . Instead , what you’ll find in the cypress forests—apart from hand-carved odes to Bear Bryant and factories built by Hyundai , Mercedes-Benz , Honda , and Toyota—are 468 holes on 26 azalea-laden golf courses at 11 locations open to the
: , , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog The Continental : Le Mans , E-Tron Arriving Early Lease Only Wagon Watch , hellip The Continental : Le Mans , E-Tron Arriving Early Lease Only Wagon Watch , More McLaren Details June 17, 2010 at 5:52 pm by Jens Meiners Each week , our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings , news , and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond . His byline may say Jens Meiners , but we simply call him the . Continental Audi R15 It was great to be in Le Mans last weekend . The 24-hour endurance race is probably the single most important motorsports event of the year , testing drivers and machines to the limit . For most of the race , it looked as if
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe Official Photos and Info 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe Official Photos and Info June 17, 2010 at 3:47 pm by Jake Holmes The U.S . only commemorative M3 piles on special paint , loads of options , and a driving . school As the 25th anniversary of the M3 approaches—the car was introduced in Europe in 1986, but didn’t make its way to the U.S . until the middle of the following year—BMW is launching a limited-run version of the current coupe . Teased earlier this week , the Frozen Gray special edition , so named for its signature paint , is loaded with special appearance and equipment upgrades . There will be just 30 copies , all bound for . America
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Audi Q7 Concept Has 62 Speakers for Extreme Surround-Sound Audi Q7 Concept Has 62 Speakers for Extreme Surround-Sound June 17, 2010 at 2:57 pm by Jake Holmes Those who pay attention to such details will remember that the Audi A8 has an optional Bang Olufsen sound system with no fewer than 19 speakers that combine for 1400 watts of music . Now Audi engineers have teamed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology to create a Q7 concept vehicle with 62 . speakers The 57 speakers and five subwoofers are squeezed into the dashboard , roof pillars , and doors . Three computers are housed in the trunk to operate the audio system . As well as providing extremely precise
. , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2010 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport vs . 2010 Lotus Evora , 2010 Porsche Cayman S 2010 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport vs . 2010 Lotus Evora , 2010 Porsche Cayman S Comparison Tests June 16, 2010 at 7:01 pm by Michael Austin Strange Bedfellows : Three different approaches to the same sports-car . goal This three-car roundup has us feeling like Goldilocks , and only one of us is blond . We’ve got the usual complaints : One’s too cramped , one’s too slow , one’s too hot , one’s too lumpy , and so on . What we have here are three quite different sports cars with the same things in mind : maximal involvement , minimal . suffering Keep Reading : 2010 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport vs . 2010