Archive for December, 2010

BMW i8 Hybrid Sportscar

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 13:44 by Arman Barari No Comments

According to a report BMW, mercifully, is going to use the name “i8″ for the upcoming sports hybrid, initially called the Vision EfficientDynamics. That’s a relief actually, becasue we were a bit worried BMW might keep this stupid name for the production car! They’re not good at naming cars and usually come up with things [...]

This was posted under category: Bmw Tags: Bmw, Bmw i8, EfficientDynamics

More Than 17 Million Cars Recalled In 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 19:03 by Arman Barari No Comments

2010 really was the year of recalls! According to Ward’s Auto an estimated 17.2 million light vehicles recalled this year just in America which is an astonishing record. Each week we had at least one recall report and it was a mixed bunch with nearly all manufacturers involved, from Ferrari to Hyundai. Of course Toyota [...]

This was posted under category: News Tags: Recalls

New Ford Focus and Explorer Crash Test Video

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 18:37 by Arman Barari No Comments

Based on IIHS reports we know that the 2011 Ford Explorer is a Top Safety Pick in its class, and we do also know that the 2012 Ford Focus has already been crashed more than 12,000 times to make sure it passes all the test with flying colors. So both these cars are very very [...]

This was posted under category: Ford, Videos Tags: Ford, Videos

Axell Auto Nissan GT-R Widebody

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 18:23 by Arman Barari No Comments

Axell Auto is preparing an insane widebody package for the Nissan GT-R, to be unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. Every single panel of the car has been changed and while the extra width make the car look more aggressive and mean, the new bumpers and sills and the bonnet are way too overdone. [...]

This was posted under category: Nissan, Tuning Tags: Nissan, Nissan Gtr

Saudi Arabia To Become Carmaker

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 18:12 by Arman Barari No Comments

Apparently the Gazal SUV which was designed as a concept by students of King Saud University gave them enough confidence to go one step further and try to become a carmaker. According to a report they’ve signed a deal with a South Korean car manufacturer to build a local plant for them with a capital [...]

This was posted under category: Middle East Tags: Middle East

Ferrari 458 Italia Personalization Program Video

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 16:38 by Arman Barari No Comments

Most people who can actually afford a Ferrari 458 Italia are either too busy or can’t be bothered to watch such videos or to go through the configurators. They just ask for a fully loaded model. So this kinda stuff are more suitable for fans to spend a couple of minutes daydreaming about owning a [...]

This was posted under category: Ferrari, Videos Tags: Ferrari, Ferrari 458 Italia, Videos

Skoda In World Rally Championship

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 16:18 by Arman Barari No Comments

Winning this year’s IRC gave Skoda the confidence to try their luck in World Rally Championship as well. So they acted quickly and teamed up with Red Bull and the private team BRR to form a team for 2011 S-WRC. This team sees the IRC champions Juho Hänninen & the Finn Mikko Markkula along with [...]

This was posted under category: Motorsport, Skoda Tags: Skoda, WRC