McLaren Unveils MP4-12C Supercar

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

I still think one of the hottest exotic cars ever produced was the McLaren F1. McLaren is back with another new supercar called the MP4-12C. The vehicle is a two seat mid-engine sports car rather than a strange three seater like the original was.

Exact performance numbers are not known at this point, but the car is expected to hit 200mph and hit 60mph in under four seconds. The engine is a 3.8-litre V8 with 600bhp at 8400 rpm. The power is sent to a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox with paddle shifters. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:39:41 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Porsche Unveils 911 Sport Classic

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

Porsche has announced a new 911 model that brings back the iconic ducktail spoiler that graced the rear deck of many earlier Porsche cars. The 911 Sport Classic is set to debut at the Frankfurt show this month and will be limited to only 250 units made.

The car sports new bodywork, the ducktail spoiler, custom paint, and a wider rear track. The interior is tweaked for exclusivity as well with new sport seats and a leather wrapped dash. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:06:48 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Ferrari 458 Italia Breaks cover

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

Ferrari has officially unveiled the replacement for my personal favorite Ferrari, the F430. The new car is called the 458 Italia and draws some of its lines from other Ferrari products, namely the Enzo. You can see the family resemblance in the 458's lines.

Thankfully, the car looks better than the Enzo, which was not one of the sexier Ferrari's in my opinion. The car has a 4.5-litre v8 engine claiming the highest power output of any normally aspirated engine. The car hits 127bhp per liter for a total of 562bhp at 9000rpm. Read more

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:53:25 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Britain's Most Polluting Car Unveiled

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

The most polluting car in Britain is the Dodge SRT-10 according to information released by the Environmental Transport Association. It’s not clear if by SRT-10 they mean the pickup version or the Viper, odds are they are talking Viper.

According to the association, the car emits 488 grams of carbon dioxide every kilometer it is driven and that an acre of forest with 322 mature oak trees would be needed to absorb the cars emissions in a year. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:08:55 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Mercedes Developing External Airbag

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

Mercedes is working on a new airbag technology that will be used outside the car. The airbag would deploy to help stop the car when sensors find a head on collision is inevitable.

The airbag would deploy under the front of the car milliseconds before the crash and act as an anchor rubbing along the road to slow the car. Read more

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:12:25 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Formula 3 Racing Car Powered by Chocolate and Made from Vegetables

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

A group of researchers at the University of Warwick Manufacturing Group has devised an environmentally friendly racing car. The group has devised a formula 3 racing car that meets all current Formula 3 standards for the fuel it burns, which is biodiesel.

The majority of the car is made from components derived from plant materials. The steering wheel is derived from carrots and other root vegetables, the seat is made from flax fiber and soybean oil, all lubricants are plant oil based and the biodiesel engine is configured to run on fuel made from waste chocolate and vegetable oil. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 May 2009 12:08:57 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Citroen C1 Ev'ie Electric Car Launches in UK

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

The Citroen C1 Ev'ie electric car has hit the UK and it looks like the average city car. The car is a four seater that can travel up to 70 miles per full charge.

That driving distance should be plenty for city folk that drive short distances. The car charges from a 13-amp socket and takes around 6 hours to fully charge. The machine can go up to 60mph on the road as well. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 May 2009 12:05:30 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

UK Government Tries to Setup Electric Car Infrastructure

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

In an effort to get British drivers to move away from petrol burning vehicles to alternative power sources like electricity the UK government will be investing heavily in creating a charging infrastructure for drivers.

The government announced last week that it would be spending £20m to establish a network of electric charging stations around the country in cities with dense traffic. Individual grants of £2000 to £5000 will be offered to motorists to get them to buy electric cars. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:44:39 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Aston Martin Rapide: Bond's Family Car

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

If James Bond had settled down with Vesper and had kids, the new Aston Martin Rapide would be the car he drove the kids to school in. Visually the car looks like a Vantage with two extra doors and it is very sexy.

Aston Martin says that the car is in the final stages of development and will make its public debut in late 2009. The final release model of the Rapide will be delivered in early 2010. The four-door beauty is a grand tourer designed for long-range driving comfort and performance. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:37:27 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Briton breaks Land Speed Record

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

Man's need for speed has seen British engineer Richard Jenkins break the land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle.

On the dry plains of Ivanpah Lake in Neveade the Hampshire engineer reached speeds of 126.1mph (202.9km/h) in his Greenbird car, breaking the previous record set back in 1999 by American Bob Schumacher of 116 mph in his Iron Duck vehicle. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:57:32 GMT | by Richard Hurst

Nissan Shows New Plug-in Electric Car in Geneva

Topic: Cars & Vehicles

Nissan has unveiled a new all electric automobile at the Geneva Auto show that has no name at this time. The vehicle is an all-electric car that gets its power from the mains.

According to Nissan, the car can hit a top speed of 70mph and go faster than any other pure electric vehicle. That's a tall order considering the rather spritely performance of the Tesla roadster. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:30:23 GMT | by Shane McGlaun