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The Survolt

Citroen sprung one of the few real surprises of Geneva’s opening press day when it revealed the Survolt sports car.
An unashamedly out-there coupe with no confirmed production aspirations – or engine for that matter – the Survolt is designed to appeal particularly to women. Oh how French!
“We wanted to make the sporty car [...]

Read More » No commentMarch 7, 2010

Ferrari Electrifies Expo with its 1st Hybrid Car

Ferrari, the world’s foremost sports car manufacturer, has joined the industry’s move toward electrification as it unveiled its 1st hybrid car, a “Concept” model painted Bright Green.
Ferrari said that the technology of its HY-KERS experimental vehicle, based on the regenerative braking system developed for its Formula One cars, could reduce its cars’ emissions by 35%. [...]

Read More » No commentMarch 3, 2010

Mercedes-Benz F800

Feast your eyes on the latest design study from Mercedes-Benz. Called the F800 Style, the show car is, for the time being, purely a concept car, but we can expect to see elements appear in future Mercedes production vehicles in the near future.
For starters, the cutting-edge design. The F800 Style is expected to preview a [...]

Read More » No commentFebruary 25, 2010

Harley’s Latest Dark Custom

Harley-Davidson’s latest Dark Custom is more like a ray of nostalgia than a chiaroscuro one-off. Available in traditional black ($10,499), silver, or orange ($10,789), the Sportster Forty-Eight packs a fuel-injected Evolution 1200 V-twin, a 5-speed transmission, and chromed shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers— all of which serve as modern but faithful reinterpretations of the [...]

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Gallardo LP 560-4

To maximize the excitement of driving the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, follow these simple steps: Press the button that engages the Corsa (racing) mode; disable the traction and stability controls; remove your foot from the brake; and then stomp on the gas pedal. Initiating this launch function, however, is by no means essential to the [...]

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2011 Mulsanne

Following its dramatic debut in 2009 at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, the very grand 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is rolling closer to the showroom. Now, Bentley Motors has revealed model details and production plans for this successor to the vaunted Arnage sedan, as well as a price.
The first Mulsanne is expected to roll [...]

Read More » No commentFebruary 19, 2010

Ferrari 599 GT0

Any doubts or skepticism on the validity of the Ferrari 599 GTO – the road version of the Ferrari 599XX – can now be put to rest after spy photos of what appears to be the 599 GTO was recently taken in Europe. It certainly helped that Ferrari didn’t put a whole of effort in [...]

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Kitchen Sink Cadillac

Its’ one of a handful of dream machines, that has stepped out of obscurity to regale an on-the-go top cat with a hearty appetite. Built by General Motors for its 1956 Motorama Show, the Maharani, more commonly known among collectors as the Kitchen Sink Cadillac, goes under hammer at RM’s Automobiles of Arizona. Its’ an [...]

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Luxury the Chinese way

If you are driving a Bentley, rest your left hand gently on the rearview mirror just out the window — this is how other drivers will notice your stunning Patek Philippe watch. At least, this is how you should roll if you’re a millionaire in China.
According to a survey by Hurun magazine, China’s wealthy love [...]

Read More » No commentJanuary 23, 2010

Construction Underway for Scorpion HX(TM) Manufacturing Facility

AUSTIN, TX, Jan 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Ronn Motor Company (RMC) (PINKSHEETS: RNNM) announced today that construction is well underway towards the completion of its new 76,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and company headquarters. This new facility will feature a showroom, 10,000 square feet of executive offices and space for an assembly plant [...]

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