Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is mourning Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The Honorary President of the Supervisory Board died on 5 April 2012 in Salzburg, aged 76. Matthias MĂĽller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, paid tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s services to the sports car manufacturer: “We mourn the death of our partner, Ferdinand […] More »
By: DJ | April 6, 2012
The Porsche 911 has been honored as the “2012 World Performance Car” at the New York International Auto Show. The 911 won the award against strong competition. The choice was between 19 vehicles in all. A high-powered jury made up of 64 automotive journalists from 25 countries gave first place to the 911. The seventh […] More »
By: DJ | April 6, 2012
Mercedes-AMG is launching itself into the 2012 roadster season with a vengeance. Arriving in U.S. dealerships in November, the new MY2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG V12 Roadster is making its world debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine generates a peak output of 621 hp and a maximum torque […] More »
By: DJ | April 6, 2012
Speaking at the New York auto show Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars, confirmed: “We showed the C-X16 concept in September 2011, and the reaction to it has been so positive that we’ve accelerated our development of an all-new Jaguar sports car. “That car will be called the F-TYPE, and it will be unveiled […] More »
By: DJ | April 5, 2012
The street legal 2013 SRT Viper unveiled to the world today at the New York International Auto Show isn’t the only high-performance snake making a triumphant return in 2012. The purpose-built, non-street legal and competition-ready SRT Viper GTS-R also was revealed as part of the Chrysler Group’s announcement that a factory-backed SRT Viper Racing team […] More »
By: DJ | April 5, 2012
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper was unveiled to the world today at the New York International Auto Show, marking its highly anticipated return to the high-performance sports car market. The fifth generation of the iconic two-seat, American-built supercar has been deliberately evolved to incorporate superior craftsmanship, a host of new technologies and ergonomic improvements while […] More »
By: DJ | April 5, 2012
Lotus’s Kimi Raikkonen has endured more than his fair share of misfortune over recent weeks. From the chassis issues which blighted the team’s pre-season test programme to his gearbox penalty in Malaysia, Raikkonen has been dealt a pretty tough hand since returning to the sport. But despite the disappointments, the Finn’s spirits remain undimmed. Confident […] More »
By: DJ | April 5, 2012
