An exhibition of big horsepower, big creativity and big enthusiasm in an attempt to lure registered visitors to the 2011 SEMA Show, compact, muscle as well as exotic cars are modded to varying themes. A vehicle category full of brand loyalty and personalization, trucks remain a giant centerpiece for the Las Vegas show. Heavyweight [...]
Recognized as the ACR and American Club Racer line, this racing-suited Chrysler model was first adopted by the compact Neon cars in 1995 and sparred a popular, modern take on sport vehicles. Catered to more track-like handling characteristics, the ACR package was targeted for unleashing Mopar action in competition. The ACR moniker was largely replaced [...]
Coinciding with the first generation Chevrolet Camaro, the SEMA Show was launched in the late 1960s as a modest showcase of the best automotive performance and modification technology. As the SEMA Show has exploded to a multi-day trade exhibition, American performance cars like the Camaro have been given a place to shine in an environment [...]
Continuing down their road to recovery following the natural disaster that amounted in the sad loss of over 15,000 Japanese citizen, the spirit to endure from the troubles have seen industrial production return, stabilizing the traumatic experiences of millions. In only a month, many of the Japanese auto plants were operational again with at least [...]
Here’s a selection of some of the greenest of all green concept cars from hybrids and all-electric through to cars that are completely biodegradable. Ford Start Concept Designed by Ford’s California-based design offices this Ka-sized city car is powered by a 1.0-litre 1.0 litre turbocharged and direct-injected engine. The ‘EcoBoost’ engine offers the same performance [...]
Since Thomas Edison perfected the electronic light bulb over 130 years ago, our ability of creating artificial illumination has brightened up the coldness of night. An evolution especially important as the automobile progressed, vehicle lighting has taken strides in becoming brighter and more efficient. At first existing as clumsy lanterns, electric lighting quickly emerged in [...]
The oldest industrial brand name in the General Motors portfolio, German’s Opel division started as a sewing machine manufacturer in 1862. Evolving to the production of bicycles soon later, Opel’s presence in wheeled transportation would turn to automobiles for the first time since 1899. At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel’s roots for their adventurous [...]
Since scoring victory in the 2008 Italian Grand Prix, Germany auto racer Sebastian Vettel has rocketed to auto racing’s hottest sensation. Debuting with the BMW Sauber team and winning his first race with the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 team, Vettel’s move to Red Bull Racing allowed this driver to reach a zenith. Formula 1 [...]