Archive for August, 2010

New Car Spy: 2011 Chevrolet Volt

What exactly do you know about this new car - 2011 Chevrolet Volt? It's a question we get all the time. A confusing array of claims and rumors have been swirling around this car since it debuted as a concept a few years back, so we're not surprised that people aren't clear on what the Volt is all about.

Here's the long and short of it: The Volt is a four-seat, four-door "series plug-in hybrid" hatchback with a lithium-ion battery pack that can power the car's 149-horsepower (111-kilowatt) electric motor by itself for an estimated 40 miles in the city. After that, the gasoline- or E85-powered inline-4 engine is used to supply electricity to the motor for as many as 300 additional miles. All told, the Volt is quite possibly the most fuel-efficient car you will be able to buy.

The Chevrolet Volt is the first vehicle of its kind to be mass produced, known as a series Read the rest of this entry »

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia: The noble feeling in a fast car

Ferrari has officially unveiled the 458 Italia, the long awaited successor for the mid-engine Ferrari F430, and the design is leaving our editorial staff speechless! The super car looks impressive from any angle as it has a design that has never been seen before on a Ferrari model. The high performance sports car comes complete with a new engine, improved aerodynamics, upgraded handling and improved instrumentation and ergonomics inside the cabin.

The stunning new Ferrari 458 Italia will succeed the famed F430, and is completely new according to the company. The numeric part of the name is derived from the engine displacement (4.5 liters) and number of cylinders (eight), while the Italia name was chosen because Ferrari feels the car exemplifies the flair and passion of its homeland. Of course, it wouldn’t be a new Ferrari without input from legendary F1 champ Michael Schumacher, who aided in the 458’s development since Read the rest of this entry »

First Look: 2011 Infiniti IPL G coupe

Infiniti said a range of athletic gear will be used for its luxury cars, called Infiniti Performance Line. The first car will be a reworked version of the G coupe, packing 348 hp when it arrives in December.

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The 2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe builds on the foundation of the second-generation Infiniti G Coupe rear-wheel drive model with extensive modification throughout the vehicle. The Infiniti IPL G Coupe's unique exterior includes a dramatic front and rear bumper/fascia design with integrated fog lights and black finishers, sculpted side sills, rear spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. Each part is shaped to accent the G Coupe's aggressively seductive styling. Combined with Read the rest of this entry »

The Ford official has announced that they will produce a limited edition 2012 Ford Boss 302 Mustang. The Boss 302 Mustang will be incorporate a refined race oriented suspension, increased horsepower near 450hp and use unique Boss Mustang exterior and interior styling. The 2012 Boss 302 Mustang will honor its race bred heritage while meeting modern standards for performance. The Mustang "Bad Boy" is back!

2012 Ford Boss 302 Mustang

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca cars are powered by the same smooth, high-winding 440-hp 5.0-liter V8 as the standard Ford Mustang Boss 302, since the engine was already tuned specifically for road racing. Instead, engineers turned their attention toward delivering power to the ground most efficiently, and getting the car Read the rest of this entry »