Nov 21

Anderson Germany dresses up Ferrari 458 Italia with Carbon

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It might be a very difficult job when you worry about improving beautiful things like a car with a prancing horse on its hood. The guys though at the tuning firm Anderson Germany handles this daunting task and comes up with a Carbon Edition of the 458 Italia.

Of course the highlight of the tweak is the carbon fiber that they fit the special version of the Ferrari. They used the lightweight material on the bumper flaps in front, lip spoiler on both front and rear, intake grille near the rear window, air outlets of the engine, and ventilation grille on the front bumper.

That one paragraph is not good enough to tell you how much carbon fiber Anderson Germany put on this Ferrari 458 Italia. They also used carbon on the car’s hood, roof, mirrors, trunk lid, door handles, trims of the tail light, and rear diffuser. Do not forget the alloy rim spokes, too.

The tuning firm also improved the engine’s performance by reprogramming the V8′s software and connecting a sportier exhaust system. These boosted the engine output to 623 horsepower.

Other hardware upgrades include a new suspension kit which further lowers the ride of the 458 Italia and 21 inch alloy rims hugged by 255/30 tires in front and 355/25 for the rear.

The stock 458 Italia boasts of 52 horsepower and goes from 0 to 62 mph in a matter of 3.4 seconds. We are pretty sure these numbers were improved a bit. After the tuning firm’s work on the Ferrari 458 Italia.

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Oct 24

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette

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First of all let me say the only Corvette I’ve ever driven is the 2010 Corvette ZHZ Convertible – but this one really does look like a winner. Check out the video below!

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Aug 15

The 2011 Mustang vs the 2010 Camaro

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A great video from Car&Driver putting up the 2011 Ford Mustang against the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Check it out:

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Jul 1

Honda grabs loyalty crown in the US from Toyota, recalls to blame

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The recalls of the Japanese carmaker Toyota really hurt the brand allowing Honda to grab the crown for customer loyalty in the United States. Ford was also able to overtake it according to Consumer Reports.

Based on a survey last April, 57% of Toyota owners will most likely purchase another car from Toyota. The figure is significantly down as it was in the 70% mark back in December 2009.

Most likely Toyota will have to spend some money or extend costly incentives to win most of their US customers back and stop the slippage of their market share. They’re finding a hard time making any money, and that’s not usually the case with the sturdy Japanese…

Customers chose “overall reputation” of the car brand as their primary factor for choosing their new vehicle.

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Jun 2

Wheelsandmore Still Finds Something to Tune in Bentley Continental GT Ultrasports 702

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Already the fastest, most powerful child of Bentley’s long, 90-year manufacturing history, no one really thought that there was anything else left to modify in the Continental GT Ultrasports 702. After all, this vehicle was already badass enough, what with 621 HP of power. However, German tuning company Wheelsandmore though that they could still polish this supercar. With a little tweaks, they made new goodies for the Brit GT.

Wheelsandmore tinkered with the GT’s ECU so they were able to add a sports exhaust system to the vehicle. With this modification, the tuning company was able to generate not just 621 HP but a monstrous 702 HP and a toque of 650 pound-feet from the machine. The top speed of the Bentley was also raised by at least 5mph, or a grand speed of 209 miles per hour (336 km/h) when you’re really running for it.

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Aside from the power boost, Wheelsandmore also modified the wheels. The Bentley now wears lightweight 21-inch three-piece allow wheels. These wheels are wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx tires. Wheelsandmore also coupled the vehicles new-found speed with powerful carbon-ceramic brakes. If you’re concerned about the aesthetic finish of the Bentley, don’t be. The new electronic lowering of the package adds the final touches.

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May 16

Sold: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO goes for $18 million through RM Auctions

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Last February, RM Auctions announced that they are putting on sale a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO which was estimated to go for $16 to $20 million. Last week, the company reported that the car is finally going to a buyer.

According to report filed with The Sun, the buyer is Chris Evans, a British radio anchor who also previous wrote a check for $10 million for a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder in another RM auction. The latest purchase though of another 250 GTO cost him $18 million. The radio host had to sell three cars from his Ferrari collection to purchase the 1963 Ferrari which he plans on driving on the road.

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May 4

VW Plots Out its Sustainable Line Up: Plug-in Jetta, Passat, Golf and Jetta Hybrid Models on the Way

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During a special Berlin car event, Volkswagen launched the prototype of the brand new fully-electric Polo Blue E Motion. It also made a roll call to its future lineup which is geared at sustainable mobility.

Sustainable VolkswagensIn 2013, Volkswagen is slated to begin the production of the Golf Blue E Motion. This vehicle is powered by a 115 horsepower electric motor, and will be launched together with its city-driving version. At the same time, VW will be launching the Lavida Blue E Motion sedan in China. The Lavida sedan concept was presented in Beijing last week.

According to earlier reports, the electric Lavida sedan is the first electric car wholly produced and designed in China. The details about the car are still hazy, but based solely on the photos released by the company, the interior and exterior details seem pretty clean and solid. The overall impact isn’t exactly wow-worthy yet, but the design details are not bad either. Maybe the CO2 emission figures of the vehicle will be more impressive.

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Apr 30

London sees the Kick Off of the Gumball 3000

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The Gumball 3000 parade in London kicks off with 17 minutes of eye candy. The most expensive luxury cars join the parade, but spectators say some “clowns” join in, as well.

The Gumball 3000 is an idealistic event showcasing the best cars that most people can’t afford owning for themselves. It was founded in 1999 by Maximillion Cooper. Unlike most parades of luxury cars, the Gumball 3000 is not a real race. The only real objective is that the participants need to cover and complete a 3,000 mile drive on public roads.

Organizers of the Gumball 3000 even go so far as to call it merely an “adventure” or a “road trip” for luxury car owners and drivers. However, it needs to be noted that not all countries approve of the parade. There have been many cases when the drivers had to pay heavy traffic fines for over speeding. In the worst occasions, some cars have even been confiscated.

It didn’t help that in 2007, the event was cancelled mid-run. This was because an accident caused by the parade resulted in two fatalities. The VW Golf of an innocent 67-year-old Macedonian couple was hit by British drivers Matthew McConville and Nick Morley.

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Feb 20

As engine gets smaller and smaller, Fiat to unveil TwinAir Turbocharged with 900cc output

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Carmakers will most likely meet the stricter fuel economy policies by producing smaller engines that give you enough power. Fiat now has a turbocharged twin power plant that gives out 900 cc for the minicar Fiat 500 being marketed in Europe. This engine will not be installed to the 2011 Fiat 500 that will roll out on U.S. shores.

Fiat 900cc EngineThe TwinAir engine of Fiat helps the carmaker meet the stringent carbon dioxide emission limits set by different European countries. Fiat has not released the official numbers but they are saying that the small engine of the Fiat 500 will be spewing out less than 100 g of CO2 every kilometer.

Fiat offered a similar small twin engine back in 1996 in one of the Cinqucento releases. Today, only Tata through its Nano use a 33 horsepower 623cc power plant being sold in India.

In Europe, there are several car models that are equipped with 3-cylinder engines. The smallest of which is a diesel engine of the Smart ForTwo with 800 cc that can output 45 horsepower. Other car makers using a similar engine are Subaru, Suzuki, Opel, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, and several others.

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Dec 31

Renault’s Auto Sports History

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For over a century, the Renault Company has been in the automobile world. Its founders were among the first to discover motor sporting as an effective tool for marketing their automobiles. The cars became famous over time for its revolutionary designs and motor racings. The Renault Corporation was founded in 1898 by Louis Renault along with his brothers, Marcel and Fernand, and his friends Thomas Evert and Julian Wyer.

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