2013 Corvette ZR1 to pace 96th Indy 500

A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time a Chevrolet has paced “The […] More »

By: | May 9, 2012


Ferrari Recalling 206 458’s and California’s

Ferrari is recalling a small batch of 458’s and California’s worldwide. The problem, which affects 206 cars in total of 13,000 built, is caused by an incorrect finish to the crankshafts in question and causes unwanted vibrations which can damage the engine if it is not changed. “We are writing to all clients affected now, […] More »

By: | May 9, 2012


From Russia With Love: Marussia B2 Order Books Reported Full

The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, is reporting that the order book for the Marussia B2 has been completely filled with 500 pre-orders for the Russian super-coupe. The Marussia B2’s production will move from Moscow to Valmet in Finland in the spring of 2013, in order to boost output to meet demand. Valmet is the same […] More »

By: | May 8, 2012



Event Recap: Exotics Expose 2012

This was the third annual installment of Exotics Expose from the spectacular lawns of the famous Old Westbury Gardens. May 6, 2012 was a beautiful spring day on Long Island’s Gold Coast, that will included some of the areas most exotic cars on display, all the while benefiting sick and injured children. This event is […] More »

By: | May 8, 2012


First Drive: BMW 640d Gran Coupé

It seems an age since Mercedes-Benz wowed the world with its first CLS ‘four-door coupĂ©’ and finally we have BMW’s answer, the 6 Series Gran CoupĂ©. The ingredients suggest it’ll be a car that looks like the 6 Series with the dynamics of the 5 Series – and nearly as much space. It turns out […] More »

By: | May 8, 2012


Report: The New Aventador Roadster

According to reports previously discussed here and from Quattroroute.it, the Lamborghini Aventador roadster will have a two-piece targa style removable rigid cover, instead of the soft-top that equipped the MurciĂ©lago Roadster. Using this option for the removable roof, Lamborghini will keep the whole rear section of the car virtually unchanged: the C-pillars-the-air intakes that incorporate […] More »

By: | May 8, 2012


Anatole “Tony” Lapine, Former Head Of Porsche Styling, Passes At 81

Celebrated stylist of the Porsche 928, who also had significant input into the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, has passed away at age 81. Under the direction of Mr. Lapine, Porsche’s studios produced the 928, 924 and 944 — front-engine coupes that eschewed the 911’s silhouette for a rear-biased profile. He is also credited with […] More »

By: | May 7, 2012



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