The BMW i8 Concept Spyder is celebrating its world premiere at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing (23 April – 2 May 2012) and the rear-end of the car clearly bears the eDrive emblem for the new technology. In future, the designation eDrive will identify the drive technology for all electric and plug-in hybrid cars […] More »
By: DJ | April 24, 2012
After a hugely successful unveiling at Geneva, the F12berlinetta, the first in a new generation of Maranello’s flagship12-cylinder cars, makes its Asian debut at the Beijing International Motor Show. The event will also host the world premiere of the evolution of the HY-KERS laboratory concept, coupling hybrid technology with mid-rear architecture to cut fuel consumption […] More »
By: DJ | April 24, 2012
It’s been an interesting few days in the Far East for Lotus. At the weekend its Malaysian owner issued a denial that the famous British brand was for sale or about to go into receivership. Then, at the Beijing motor show, Dany Bahar, chief executive of Lotus Group International said the company is betting big […] More »
By: DJ | April 24, 2012
As Jaguar expands its product offerings in key global markets, it is introducing two additional engines; a new Supercharged 3.0-liter V6, and a Turbocharged 2.0-liter I4, which will be offered as choices on a number of models. The first announced utilization of the 380hp Supercharged 3.0L V6 will be the all-new Jaguar F-TYPE two seat […] More »
By: DJ | April 23, 2012
The 2012 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is now officially in the books, and a familiar face found himself victorious for the first time this season. Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel leapt back into the limelight – and the lead of the world championship – with victory in Sunday’s 2012 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand […] More »
By: DJ | April 23, 2012
Mount Panorama. It’s a 3.9-mile circuit which is actually a public road loop in the town of Bathurst in Australia which ascends over 570 feet half way through the loop. It then descends the same height on the other side, giving one of the corners the appropriate title of “The Dipper”. You can drive it […] More »
By: DJ | April 23, 2012
Fiat’s Alfa Romeo division took a step closer to its return to the United States after registering the brand of its 4C compact sports car, the unit’s first model targeted for sale in the country in almost 20 years. The Alfa Romeo 4C trademark, covering accessories such as clothing and toys as well as the […] More »
By: DJ | April 22, 2012
