Tuesday, June 1, 2010

2011 Chevy Camaro with Re-Rated 312HP V6 and HUD Priced


Apparently GM has conveniently leaked pricing of its 2011 Chevrolet Camaro that goes on sale later this month [June]. According to the tipster, prices remain unchanged for all models sans the 2LT V6 and the 2SS V8 that both get a $350 increase due to the addition of the Head-Up-Display (HUD) system to the standard equipment.

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Ferrari 458 Italia Themed after F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Jet Fighter


At a first glance, it appears that there's nothing really special about this 458 Italia other than it's a new Ferrari and that it's covered in dark grey vinyl wrap. However, take a closer look and things start to get interesting...

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Ring a Bell? Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Probed for Floor Mats After Complaints About Sticky Accelerators...


Remember Toyota's recall-woes over specific floor mats that could slip forward and snag the gas pedal? Well, we could be heading for a second round of recalls on the same issue but for a different automaker.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal investigation into the 2010MY Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models to examine allegations about pedals becoming trapped in the depressed position by unsecured floor mats.

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Lamborghini Cnossus Concept Design - What do you Think?


This here is the Lamborghini Cnossus, a design study for a supercar concept named after the ancient Greek city of Cnossus (Knossus) on the island of Crete. The eye-catching Cnossus was designed by Russian student Victor Filipchenko with the help of his Portuguese colleague Nelson Simoes as part of their final thesis project at Italy's Scuola Politecnica di Design.

The designers claim to have been inspired by the Lamborghini Countach, though it is evident that the edgy styling of the limited production Reventon special also played a role in the design of the Cnossus Concept. You can check out the rest of the pictures and share your thoughts on the design of the Lamborghini concept in the comments sections right after the jump.

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James Bond's Original '007' Aston Martin DB5 up for Sale! [Plus 125 High-Res Photos]


Along with George Barris' 1966 Batmobile, James Bond's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is if not the, one of the most recognized movie cars of all times. And now, for the first time in history, it's going under the hammer by RM Auctions, a leading auctioneer of classic cars. The auction will take place in London on the 27th of October, but don't get your hopes high as 007's original Aston is expected to fetch north of US$5 million.

And all for good reason as the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 with UK registration number FMP 7B is one of only two, and the sole remaining, of the original '007' DB5s featured on the big screen with Sean Connery behind the wheel in the classic 'Goldfinger' and 'Thunderball' movies.

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VIDEO: 40 Years of the Range Rover in 1:40 Minutes


On 17 June, 2010, the Range Rover nameplate will be 40 years old and as part of the celebrations, Land Rover has released a short video showing all three generations of the luxury 4x4.

"Land Rover has a unique history of product innovation," says Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director. "But the Range Rover probably remains the most historically significant vehicle we have ever launched. It is one of the most important vehicles in the history of motoring."

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Peugeot UK Announces 207 Millesim 200 Special Edition


In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the creation of the brand, Peugeot is expanding its UK range of the 207 hatchback and SW models with the introduction of a special edition 'Millesim 200' version. Available with a choice of petrol and HDi diesel engines, the new trim level comes with upgraded standard specification and unique Millesim badging.

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