Archive for August, 2011

Official: 2012 Mercedes B-Class

Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:30 by Arman Barari No Comments

After a couple of teasers and one leaked picture, here’s the 2012 Mercedes B-Class, revealed in full. Read More… The new five-seat mini MPV features a cooler design than its predecessor and it’s larger, more practical and dynamic to drive. Mercedes has certainly worked hard on the car’s ride and handling, and gave it new [...]

This was posted under category: Mercedes Benz, featured Tags: IAA, Mercedes B-Class, Mercedes Benz

Clarified: UK-Spec Kia Picanto Safety Features

Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:55 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

The new 2012 Kia Picanto is offered in parts of Europe without Electronic Stability Control system as standard. Therefore it could only be a four-star car in EuroNCAP tests. Now Kia announced that all UK-Spec Picantos do come with ESC. Read More… Having electronic stability control is a must for every car in order to [...]

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Speed Demon 426 mph Record Run at Bonneville – Video

Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:38 by Arman Barari No Comments

Here’s some footage of George Poteet piloting the Speed Demon at Bonneville Speedweek 2011 to hit the incredible record of 426 mph. Granted, it’s just an opportunity for Replay XD to show off their fastest 1080 camera, but it’s fascinating to see how a 2,200 hp demon takes off and achieves that insane speed without [...]

This was posted under category: Videos Tags: Bonneville Salt Flats, Speed Demon, Videos

This Is The Audi R8 Facelift, Probably

Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:12 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

The current R8 has been around for a few years now, and Audi is prepping a facelift for it. Now this picture revealed by Fourtitue.com is said to be the face of the 2013 R8. It is still recognizable as an R8, but what’s with those long LED headlights. It also features a grille similar [...]

This was posted under category: Audi Tags: Audi, Audi R8

Video: Jay Leno Checks Out Cadillac Ciel

Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:56 by Arman Barari No Comments

From all the new production and concept cars revealed this past couple of days, we liked Cadillac Ciel best. Its sheer size, retro styling, and the whole Cadillacness of it remind us of the days when fuel was cheap, the roads were empty and you didn’t have to worry about your CO2 and what not! [...]

This was posted under category: Cadillac, Videos Tags: Cadillac Ciel, Jay Leno, Videos

Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Xbox 360 Steering Wheel

Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:23 by Arman Barari No Comments

As you know Forza 4 is just around the corner, so it’s a great time for Thrustmaster to market the new Ferrari 458 Italia steering wheel they made for Xbox 360. Read More… This joystick wheel thingy with pedals and paddle shifters is modeled on the real car’s wheel, only smaller, and even has the [...]

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

2012 Lexus GS 350 Driving Performance Video

Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:12 by Arman Barari No Comments

Following its world debut at the Pebble Beach Concours last weekend, the new Lexus GS is now trying to convince people that the new face also comes with a new soul. Read More… The car looks more aggressive than before, and it also drives much sportier than its predecessor, which was famous for being as [...]

This was posted under category: Lexus, Videos Tags: Lexus, Lexus Gs, Videos