Archive for January, 2009

Next Vauxhall Astra renderings

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:38 by Arman Barari No Comments

The fourth-generation Vauxhall (Opel) Astra is under development and is expected to arrive in 2010 with an all new fresh look. These renderings based on the spyshots show that styling is getting close to Insignia, which maintain its position as one of the best-looking family cars. 2010 Astra will feature a wide range of new [...]

This was posted under category: Opel Tags: 2010, Opel Astra, Renderings, Vauxhall Astra

Aston Martin comes to LeMans with LMP1 car

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:14 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Aston Martin is developing a LMP1 racer to take on Peugeot and Audi at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours. The car is based on 2008 Lola Charouz Racing car which used Aston’s V12 engine last season, so the car is basically the same but aerodynamics are heavily revised along with a new styling. Unlike [...]

This was posted under category: Aston Martin, Motorsport Tags: 2009, Aston Martin, Le Mans 24 Hours, Paul Ricard, racing

2010 Opel Ampera teaser

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:59 by Arman Barari No Comments

Europeans will get their own version of Chevy Volt in form of this car, the 2010 Opel (Vauxhall) Ampera. Teased by this nor so clear image, the car runs on GM’s Voltec platform and is a hybrid. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery which is solely enough for up to 60km range and a [...]

This was posted under category: Gm, Green Motoring, Opel Tags: 2010, Electric Car, Geneva Motor Show, Hybrids, Opel, Voltec

Jaguar XE renderings – XJ220 Resurrection

Monday, January 26, 2009 18:13 by Arman Barari No Comments

Every week there is more news about an upcoming ground-braking Jaguar that will crush Audi R8 and retain Jaguar’s reputation as a supercar maker. However Jaguar is a nasty habit of not making brilliant concepts! There are numerous examples in their archive. But insiders believe that it’s real this time and the car could be [...]

This was posted under category: Concept, Jaguar Tags: Audi R8, Jaguar, Renderings, Xfr

Jeremy Clarkson talks about Stig

Monday, January 26, 2009 17:50 by Arman Barari No Comments

The recent stupid campaign to reveal Stig’s identity finally made Jeremy Clarkson to make a statement! He believes that unmasking the Stig will just spoils everyone’s fun. And he is totally right, what difference does it make if you know he’s Ben Collins or Damon Hill or Tiff Needell or…?! Follow the jump to read [...]

This was posted under category: Offbeat Tags: Jeremy Clarkson, stig, Top Gear

Video: ZR1 vs LP640 vs Sl65 Black vs Viper!

Monday, January 26, 2009 17:37 by Arman Barari No Comments

Recently CAR and DRIVER magazine put 4 monsters against each other for a series of challenges. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Lamborghini LP-640, Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series and Dodge Viper SRT10! Not a bad lineup eh?!  Even if you thing those guys are rubbish, nevertheless watching these fantastic4 is still so much fun, so sit back [...]

This was posted under category: Exotics, Videos Tags: Corvette Zr1, Dodge Viper, Lamborghini Lp 640, Mercedes Sl65 Amg, Supercars

Next Porsche Boxter Spyshots

Monday, January 26, 2009 17:22 by Arman Barari No Comments

Only a few weeks after introducing the facelifted Boxter another test mule has been spotted which is believed to be the next generation of the car. Caught in the cold, pictures show heavily disguised front and rear but don’t let that fool you! Facelift means new air intakes and tail lights to Porsche designers! that’s [...]

This was posted under category: Porsche, Spyshots Tags: Facelift, Porsche, Porsche Boxter, Spyshots