2012 Lexus IS 250 C Review
Leave it to Lexus to deliver me a convertible as soon as it’s too cold to put the top down. Of...
Too Much: Bugatti Introduces Special Edition Veyron In Qatar
What is this, the 50 millionth special edition variant of the Bugatti Veyron? Every time we turn around Bugatti pops out a new one. The open top Grand Sport is the latest and greatest Veyron, and here comes another special edition variant. The 2012 Qatar Motor Show begins tomorrow, and this car was designed specifically [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 24, 2012 | View Post
Nissan Nismo GT-R GT3 Is Race-Ready
Ford just released the 2013 Fusion NASCAR racer today, and at the other end of the racing spectrum is Nissan with the Nismo GT-R GT3. In addition to being a video game favorite, the GT-R has a history in motorsports. There has been a few different versions of the car tailored for different racing series [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 24, 2012 | View Post
2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Makes Debut in Charlotte
Stock cars in NASCAR share nothing with their road-going counterparts save for a traditionally cartoonish front-end design. Manufacturers pick a name and slap it on their race cars. Chevrolet fields the Impala, Ford the Fusion, Dodge the Charger and Toyota its best-selling Camry. Earlier this month, Ford introduced the redesigned 2013 Fusion at the North [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 24, 2012 | View Post
First Honda Fit EV Is Delivered to City of Torrance
Revenge of the electric car! We know it’s a documentary name, but it’s crazy to see it really happening. Electric cars are making a comeback, in terms of model introductions. Sales haven’t too great though, and there is a few reasons for that. Cost has got to get down to levels of internal combustion cars, [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 24, 2012 | View Post
Rolls-Royce Sees Rising Levels of Customization For Phantom, Ghost
Lately, automakers have been trying to provide more customization options. In particular this has been part of an effort to reach out to the youth market. In a sea of boring cars in the same old colors, personalization touches can help your car stand out a bit. The Dodge Dart is an example of an [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 24, 2012 | View Post
MINI Kills Rocketman from Last Year’s Geneva Show
Most cars gain weight and size with each passing generation – take the BMW 3-Series for instance. Despite its name, MINI has proven to be no different. The MINI of today is a lot bigger car than the original. As far as lineup count goes, MINI has expanded in that read well. It is well [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 23, 2012 | View Post
BMW ActiveE Field Trial Launches
BMW is determined to have a strong presence in the electric vehicle sector. Dedicated electric vehicles i3 and i8 are being developed, and we are awaiting there introduction. Before their on-sale date though, BMW is launching the ActiveE Field Trial. With it BMW wants to learn more about electric vehicle usage in real life. The [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 23, 2012 | View Post
Mercedes-Benz Plots Course To 2.7 Million Sales by 2020
The primarily competitors in the luxury segment are all on a sales rampage. Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have posted record sales in 2011. BMW took the top spot in the United States and globally. Growth at Mercedes-Benz has trailed both Audi and BMW though. Sales and profits are still on the increase, just not as [...]
Tony Pimpo | Jan 23, 2012 | View Post
