The Need for Speed team just released a new video showing some behind the scenes footage of what went on in the making of their newest simulation racer – Shift 2 Unleashed. The graphics on this game look unbelievable, and all the small details behind the playing experience are what really makes it unique. Racing [...]
In the United States, historically wagons have just never have fared well. For the most part they have a stigma that is similarly shared with hatchbacks and minivans. In Europe however, wagons are best sellers in the marketplace. As such, for instance Jaguar is placing a high priority on launching a new XF wagon (“estate”). [...]
This year’s Super Bowl XLV is set for February 6, 2011, to be held at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. You know what that means don’t you? Why, a whole bunch of new car commercials floating around, of course. With everyone glued to televisions, automakers often unleash a significant amount of money purchasing spots [...]
Sometimes automakers release teasers that make us highly anticipate the new vehicle, creating a lot of suspense around the introduction. Other times, there is too much done over a such a long period, to the point where a lot of the buzz dissipates. BMW would have to fall in the previous category with the 1-Series [...]
Ever since the Audi A5 debuted, the rumor mill has swirled about the possibility of a new Quattro model based on the platform. Originally, many thought it would basically be a more extreme RS5. However, Audi had different plans with its surprise introduction of the Quattro Concept at the Paris Auto Show. The car is [...]
While Porsche has long branched out into sport utility vehicles and even a more handy sedan, loyalists to the two-door sports car lifestyle may feel somewhat disrespected. Their concern is the core values of the German car builder is conceding to new markets as well as the increased reliance on comfort-based electronics. Thankfully, over the [...]
Aston Martin just released this new high-def promo video for the limited-edition V8 Vantage N420. Make sure to watch it in full-screen HD, it’s a nicely put-together film. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 builds upon the standard V8 Vantage, but is based on the N24 race car that James May begrudgingly drove across Europe [...]
Helping to add yet another way drivers can pay less attention to driving and more on shit that doesn’t matter, OnStar just announced a new “feature” that will soon be live on all new GM models. The feature will allow drivers to update their Facebook status and listen to their news feed while driving. Let’s [...]