From Our Archives
Tesla Upgrades Roadster to 2.5
byMichael Baumert on July 2, 2010 3:52 PM
Tesla's just unveiled the first real revision to it's popular Electric roadster. It comes in the form of a new front clamshell design and a rear diffuser which may or may not create additional downforce.
Interior refinements are also included as new, more comfortable, seats and a 7" touch screen work their way into the increasingly de-Lotused interior.
Here's a gallery over at Autoblog
Ride Along in a Porsche GT3 for a Hot Hockenheim Lap
byMichael Baumert on May 7, 2009 12:07 AM
Ever wonder what it's like to ride along one one of Germany's famed race tracks? Wonder no more as Sebastiaan Bleekemolen takes us for a ride-along in a 911 GT3. It's a really cool video, and about as close as you're likely to get to a real life Forza Motorsport.
Wiesmann MF5 is the Pace Car at the FIA GT Championship
byMichael Baumert on May 3, 2009 11:51 AM
The 2009 FIA GT Championship just started with some style over the weekend at Silverstone. As Autoblog points out this BMW M-powered Wiesmann GT was up at the front of the pack. This is definitely one hell of an awesome-looking car... but is it better looking than the Alpha 8C?
Tesla Model S Revealed!
byMichael Baumert on March 26, 2009 10:52 AM
Autoblog (spanish) brings us the very first pics of Tesla's new 4-door electric - the Model S. Rumor has it that it will retail north of US $50,000 sometime in 2011 and have performance numbers on par with the BMW 5 series. There's another pic after the jump.
Continue reading Tesla Model S Revealed!.
Automotive Industry 2.0: Designing A New Car Collaboratively Online.
byMichael Baumert on March 2, 2009 8:50 PM
Project Splitwheel is a new online operation that allows users to collaboratively design a car which will be produced by Caterham motors (A UK sports car outfit who bought the rights to Colin Chapman's Lotus 7 Design). Enjoy!
BMW + MS Surface
byMichael Baumert on November 30, 2008 9:38 PM
Autoblog brings word that the in-dealer BMW model configuration tool will utilize Microsoft's surface technology to provide that 'extra oompf' required when purchasing a luxury automobile. Enjoy!
GM Rumored To Be Axing Saturn, Pontiac & Saab, Vettes Going To Toyota?!
byMichael Baumert on November 28, 2008 12:35 PM
The advertising world, from an automotive perspective, may never be the same as a series of rumors (as yet unconfirmed) tell the tale of how bad things really are for GM right now.
The Story begins as GM contemplates shedding what it considers to be dead weight; namely Saab, whose sales figures are abysmal, Saturn, who was never really able to make a go of it, and Pontiac. Pontiac is the surprise here as it's such an iconic American nameplate. From an aesthetic standpoint it's also notorious as of late for slapping a bunch of plastic paneling, vents and fins on an otherwise normal-looking car.
read on for more
Continue reading GM Rumored To Be Axing Saturn, Pontiac & Saab, Vettes Going To Toyota?!.
Tesla Salesman Attempts to Take a Wet Turn At 100 mph, Fails.
byMichael Baumert on November 6, 2008 4:52 PM
The next time a hot shot sales guy attempts to 'show you what this baby can do' take a pause and consider this cautionary tale. While the Tesla roadster might just be the perfect electric sports car, it isn't magic and taking a slippery turn at 100 mph probably isn't the best idea. ouch. (found at jalopnik)
Ultimate Auto Race: GT-R vs ZR1 vs 599 vs GT2
byMichael Baumert on November 3, 2008 7:23 PM
Motor Trend has got what has got to be the definitive power struggle, with a race between the best sports cars on the planet.
Continue reading Ultimate Auto Race: GT-R vs ZR1 vs 599 vs GT2.