As was stated with Toyota’s partnership with Tesla formed earlier this year, there was going to be a mutual benefit to the furthering of electric vehicles. As Tesla Motors received much-needed finances and use of the former NUMMI plant in California, Toyota would obtain the upstart electric auto company’s applied expertise in electric powertrain manufacturing. [...]
With celebrations set next year commemorating 25 years since BMW ingeniously outfitted their 3-Series with the performance gifts of M-line modifications, the modern BMW M3 has radiated Bavarian brute. Motivated by a 414 horsepower V-8 engine in 2011, the BMW M3 performance stature and shear elegance makes the under $70,000 ‘ultimate driving machine’ enviable even [...]
What would the annual SEMA Show be without a bunch of beautiful women showing off the new products and cars? A pretty lame SEMA Show, that’s what. This year’s show was no exception – nearly every other booth had models for the products, some of which were even well-known models, signing posters and magazines, and [...]
Sending 12 customized Honda CR-Z to the SEMA Show in 2010, it was difficult to give credit to the individual craftsmanship and construction in just one article. In this second part, attention will be paid to the cars furnished with non-OEM partners. Aftermarket performance companies and even an eyewear provider provides 6 additional design interpretations [...]
What an incredibly gorgeous car this is. We spotted this car while visiting Foreign Cars Italia in Greensboro, NC to drive the 2010 Ferrari California. Sitting in the showroom…one glistening Ferrari 430 16M Scuderia (quite a mouthful) ready for a camera. Check out the gallery below. The Ferrari 430 16M Scuderia, as you may have [...]
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Stilettos: There crazy heels were designed by illustrator Tim Cooper, possibly to be sold by Tonino on behalf of Lamborghini. Click on the image for a high-res version. These stilettos are incredibly gaudy, and as much as I love Lamborghini, I simply couldn’t take anyone seriously who is wearing these. Plus, I [...]
Sometime last year, a few Photoshop gurus got together and made some very funny “mini” versions of their favorite cars. The trend caught on, and soon lots of people were taking their favorite cars, and through the process of image manipulation, made them mini versions of themselves. Below, you will find a photo gallery full [...]
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster The latest (and probably last) iteration of the SLR McLaren called the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster gets a ridiculously powerful 5.5 liter supercharged V8 boasting 650 horsepower, 605 lb/feet of torque, a 0-62 mph time of 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 220 mph, making it [...]