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25th bmw international open: ernie els and rolls-royce ghost

25th BMW International Open: Ernie Els and Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce Ghost was launched in 2009 and has been the epitome of elegance, dynamics and technological progress. Captivating in every way, this remarkable car allowed Ernie Els (South Africa) to travel to the 25th BMW International Open. Although Els himself owns an impressive fleet of cars, the outing in the Rolls-Royce Ghost was a first for the four-time Major winner. Having landed at Munich airport in his private jet, Els’s route took

nissan zeod rc - world's fastest electric racing car

Nissan ZEOD RC - World's Fastest Electric Racing Car

Nissan has unveiled the groundbreaking and innovative ZEOD RC. This is the world's fastest electric racing car, which will reach speeds of more than 300km/h with electric technology at the Le Mans 24 Hours. The ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car) will make its race debut at next year's Le Mans 24 Hour.

2014 renault twingo [render]

2014 Renault Twingo [render]

Theophiluschin has published two render pictures of the upcoming 2014 Renault Twingo. The third generation of the smallest Renault is expected to hit the market in the beginning of the next year. The renderings are based on the Renault Twin Run Concept. The new Twingo is a direct rival to Opel Adam, MINI and Fiat 500. The smallest Renault shares its platform with the next-generation Smart ForTwo and might eventually spawn a hotter model envisioned as a Renault 5 Turbo. An EV version co

2014 dodge srt viper gt3-r is ready for competition

2014 Dodge SRT Viper GT3-R Is Ready For Competition

2014 Dodge SRT Viper GT3-R has been released and it is ready for competition. Powered by a new V-10 engine, the race car was designed and developed by Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) Motorsports team. According to the brand this Viper GT3-R is the peak of nearly two decades of racing development

vuhl 05 confirmed for 2013 salon prive

VUHL 05 Confirmed For 2013 Salon Prive

At this year’s Salon Prive the visitors will have the opportunity of seeing the debut of a future legend. We are speaking here about the highly anticipated new supercar from Mexico - VUHL 05, which will be on the lawns of Syon Park in September. Although we don’t know much about the forthcoming vehicle, the information that has been released so far reveals that the VUHL 05 will be a road-legal lightweight supercar. It has been precision-engineered for the track and endowed with exhilarating p

mitsubishi outlander is official safety vehicle for pikes peak

Mitsubishi Outlander Is Official Safety Vehicle For Pikes Peak

A completely redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is going to be the Official Safety Vehiclefor this year’s 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. PPIHC event will be held on 30th of June 30 at the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The challenging Pikes Peak International Hill Climb features a road course that is 12.42 long and has 156 corners. It commences at an elevation of 9390 feet and fends at 14 110 feet. The

schmidt revolution enhances ferrari f360 and 575m

Schmidt Revolution Enhances Ferrari F360 and 575M

Two Ferraris are being enhanced by the company SCHMIDT Revolution. They have equipped the models with new rims, which fit perfectly to the exquisite Italian models. They were designed especially for these vehicles according to the customer requirements. The models which were improved are the Ferrari F360 and its „younger brother“ Ferrari 575M. The first vehicle is the iconic two-seater sports car, which was built by the Italian brand from 1999 to 2005. It is equipped with a mid-engine 3.6 litre V8 unit and has a

2014 aston martin v12 vantage s - 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds

2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S - 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds

This is officially the fastest Aston Martin excluding the limited edition, and sold-out, One-77 hypercar. The V12 Vantage S is powered by an AM28 6.0-litre V12 engine – 573HP (421 kW) and  620 Nm (459 lb-ft) of torque at 5,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). The engine is con

2014 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 performance specs

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Performance Specs

Chevrolet has announced full performance specifications for the 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Package. The sports car is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engine with 455HP (339 kW) and 624Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque. 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.8 seconds and ¼ mile is covered in just 12.0 seconds. The sports coupe can pull 1.0

porsche panamera s e-hybrid with michelin pilot super sport

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid with Michelin Pilot Super Sport

All models of the new the Porsche Panamera will be equipped with Michelin tyres when it is launched in July 2013. The performance Michelin tyres grant superb traction at all conditions. There will be summer, winter and all-season tyres in 12 different sizes. Summer Tyres: The Michelin Pilot Super Sport was created through the unique combination of three components: the aramid fibre belt, the Bi-Compound tread band and the Variable Conta

2014 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra v6

2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra V6

GM has announced the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra featuring the "most capable standard V6 in any full-size pickup truck.". The new 4.3 liter V6 leads the segment in city fuel economy and helping customers save money through a host of fuel-saving technologies. The new engine produces 285HP (212 kW) and 413Nm (305 lb-ft) and able to return 18 mpg US in city and 24 mpg on highway (RWD model) and 17 mpg US in city and 22 mpg on highway with 4WD. The engine also gives the trucks the highest-availabl

d2forged enhances lamborghini murcielago lp 640

D2Forged Enhances Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640

D2Forged Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 comes in the beginning of the summer to show force and athleticism. This “beast” has a newly updated power output, thanks to a displacement which has been increased to 6.5 liters. This means that this Lamborghini is capable of producing 631 hp (464 kW) at 8000 rpm, which makes it one of the fastest vehicles in the automotive industry, as well as one of the most aggressive looking sportscars. The model was first seen in the blockbuster “Batman: Dark Knight”, when it got t