The fastest Corvette convertible – the first 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition was sold on Saturday for the amount of $600,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. The model is going to be at dealerships in the U.S. this summer, and is designed to blend the elements of the Z06 and ZR1 models. In this auctio
The prestigious 2011 GOOD DESIGN Award was given to six BMW models. The success was achieved by the BMW 6 Series Convertible, the BMW 6 Series Coupe, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the BMW ActiveE, and the two motorcycle models BMW K 1600 GT/GTL and BMW G650 GS. In the field of product design, the afore mentioned award is the most celebrated international accolade. This year once again it honors the excellent quality of BMW Group Design. This is one of the world’s most oldest and esteemed design prizes, and it was fo
Lexus has just announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the new 2013 Lexus LX 570 luxury utility vehicle. The vehicle will be at dealerships in February wearing its bold new styling, interior enhancements, cutting-edge technology and remarkable off-road capabilities. Speaking straight to the point, the MSRP price tag of the LX 570 is $80 930. This is means that there is an increase of the price with 1.9 percent or $1 475. In addition the MSRP does not include a delivery, pr
Opel are now diversifying their EcoFlex range with with two new, LPG adapted (Liquid Petrolium Gas) additions. The Astra 5-door hatchback and the Astra Sport Tourer will get the more grunty engine while the Meriva will keep it simple with a less powerful and less thirsty version of the former. This is not Opel's LPG debut however. They have been building LPG adapted cars since 2009. Last year, Corsas have started rolling out of the factory with 1.2, LPG modified EcoFlexes that deliver a nimbl
Ford have announced that the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 durability car (the prototype that was used to develop the production series) is to be auctioned at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz. The reason is also a just one – bidding money for the car will go for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Up until recently, the prototype had been used by the Ford SVT team and Carroll Shelby to workout how exactly a car performs under rigorous tests and harsh condi
Finally, Nissan has announced the price tag for 2013 GT-R US model. The sports car hits the US market with a competitive price of $96 820 for GT-R Premium, while the Black Edition model is nearly ten grand more - $106 320. The new 2013 GT-R is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 with 553PS (406 kW) and 627Nm (463 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 15PS and 20Nm. It is not much, but at least it is something. In addition, the suspension has been retuned to enhance both performance and c
Red Bull Racing is ready to tackle another racing year with its much cherished lineup of drivers Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and 23 year old Sebastien Buemi – the team test and reserve driver who has confirmed that he is to stay during 2012. So that makes a trio of skillful racers with the potential of bringing a very serious competition to this year's season. Sebastien Buemi said: “It’s good to remain with Red Bull for another year and have this opportunity with the World Championship winning team. I would pr
The iQ is probably the most interesting and nice small city car you can find on the market. It boasts unique style and personality. However, the manufacturer now offers even greater individuality with the introduction of colourful body and roof decals and a choice of vibrant leather upholstery options. Customers can mix and match patterns and shades to suit their mood, and with a range of eight external paint colours, six leather combinations and six roof and body decals, there are hundreds of possible variation
Renault UK has priced the new 2012 Scenic and Grand Scenic. The family vehicles start at just £18 325 OTR for Scenic and £19 725 for Grand Scenic. The prices are highly competitive considering the nice standard equipment and the high versatility of the models. The 2012 Grand Scenic is available only in one trim level – Dynamique TomTom. It includes 16” alloy wheels, auto lights and wipers, Bluetooth™, cruise control, Carminat TomTom Live satellite navigation, it now includes rear parking sens
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The advertisement called “Chevy Happy Grad” deserves some special attention, indeed. This ad won the Route 66 Super Bowl Ad Contest among 198 other choices. It was created by 26-year old Long Island resident Zach Borst. It will be aired officially during the telecast of Super Bowl XLVI. What is more interesting here is that the ads submitted for this contest gained more than 32 million total online views between December 22 and January 14. The
With the first shipment of the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco midsize sedan today, Chevrolet makes a continuation of its global rollout. This is the most fuel-efficient model of Malibu ever created, and now it is available at dealers across the United States. However, this version of Malibu is only the first model of the all-new 2013 Malibu lineup, which is going to reach showrooms in the U.S. Now, it is more appealing than ever, because it features a sporty exterior shaped to save fuel, an all-new interior wi
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the brand’s new 100% electric-powered vehicle which features Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV) technology. It is going to be delivered to the first retail customers in the continental United States. The fortunate early adopters of the car are going to benefit from this highly technological and advanced automobile and form its fuel efficiency. Moreover this all-electric production vehicle is not only one of the most affordably-priced mass-market EV available
