2005
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There's only one thing Denzel Washington and Kim Kardashian could have in common, and it's clearly not talent-related. Not even videotape-related, so far as we know. It's what they drive - the celebrity vehicle of choice that doesn't come with a big opening weekend and an Oscar nomination, the Bentley Continental GT. From athletes to actresses to the rare breed in between, the double threat, the Bentley Continental GT's attracted more than its share of famous owners. It's so embedded in the cultural vein of reality TV and pro sports, it's a surprise to see Paris or J-Lo rolling in anything...
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Spy shots: V10-powered Audi R8 Spyder takes to the ‘Ring
Audi currently sells two versions of its R8 supercar, the original 4.2L V8 model and the recently revealed 5.2L V10 version, but there are two more versions in the works, one of which will be unveiled at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The two new versions are the R8 Spyder convertible and...
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Gemballa adds Carbon Edition to Mirage GT stable
Since 2006, Gemballa has been building custom interpretations of the Porsche Carrera GT supercar, making it perhaps the foremost Carrera GT tuner in the world. For its latest iteration, Gemballa has decided to relax the power output and focus on a simple bi-color design scheme. We first saw this...
Alex Kaufmann -
R8 Spyder convertible rumored for Frankfurt, electric R8 ruled out
Audi currently sells two versions of its R8 supercar, the original 4.2L V8 model and the recently revealed 5.2L V10 version, but there are two more versions in the works, one of which will be unveiled at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The two new versions are the R8 Spyder convertible and...
Alex Kaufmann -
Preview: RS Spyder-based Porsche Carrera GT successor
Even five years after its final production, the Porsche Carerra GT lives on in the hearts and minds - and often garages - of Porsche loyalists, supercar enthusiasts and plain old gearheads. Recently rumors broke that Porsche is working on a successor to the GT based around the RS Spyder American Le...
Ralph Hanson -
Ariel boss reveals plans for future models
Small-scale British carmaker Ariel is perhaps best known for its skeletal-framed Atom two-seater, one of the lightest and most thrilling sports cars on the planet. Now, Ariel is considering expanding its model lineup, and fans of the brand will be happy to hear they will be sticking to keeping...
Kenneth Hall -
Maserati officials have confirmed the convertible version of the GranTurismo will arrive in showrooms by March of next year and now we have a few new details about the car, which is expected to go by the name GranTurismo Spyder. Maserati is yet to reveal if the car will sport a traditional canvas roof or a new hard-top, but according to most sources it will come with a conventional soft-top in order to keep weight as low as possible. The latest spy shots and renderings below give us a good indication as to what the final styling may look like. The new Spyder is also expected to be priced from...
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Spy shots: Bentley Continental Supersports in production trim
Bentley's flex-fuel Continental Supersports recently broke ground as the first ethanol-burner from the brand, and this week the car took a step closer to arriving in showrooms as the first production models have started undergoing real-world testing. Having debuted in concept form at March’s...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
First Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder raises $270,000 for charity auction
Auctioning off hot cars for good causes never gets old, and further proof of that fact came this past weekend as the 16th Annual Race to Erase MS charity event in Los Angeles auctioned off the first Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder. The car, a unique Spyder ordered especially for the even six...
Nelson Ireson -
Königseder Tuning takes on the Porsche Carrera GT
Leipzig, 2004: the Porsche Carrera GT, born out of a racing program but built for the street, begins a production run that will total just 1,270 units and last only two years. Little did the world know new versions of the car would still be built by the aftermarket on a nearly monthly basis for the...
Nelson Ireson -
Toyota-Subaru joint sports car may lead to Celica comeback
Earlier this month, Toyota executive vice-president Masatami Takimoto confirmed the company was working on a small hybrid sports coupe for the European market but other than a few sparing details no solid information was revealed. This sent the rumor mill into overdrive, with speculation quickly...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Toyota’s MR2 may return as a hybrid sports car
Toyota's MR2 sports car may have only bowed out of the market less than two years ago but the popular nameplate may soon see a revival, and this time around it could even be sold exclusively as a hybrid. The news comes from Toyota's executive vice-president, Masatami Takimoto, who revealed during...
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Following Toyota’s shock announcement recently that the company is expecting to post a ¥150 billion ($1.7 billion) loss for the year ending March 2009, comes an official announcement that Akio Toyoda, the 52 year-old grandson of Toyota's founder Kiichiro Toyoda, will step into the role of CEO in June. Toyoda will replace current chief Katsuaki Watanabe, who will step down to the more advisory role of vice chairman. Toyoda will be the first member of the family in 14 years to become the company's chief. Tatsuro Toyoda was the last president from the founder's clan. Toyota also announced...
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Riley Technologies announces plans for 500hp ‘Track Day Car’
Riley Technologies is a leading race car constructor and supplier of vehicles for many professional teams as well as track day enthusiasts. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of complete race cars, as well as prototype development for racing and manufacturing applications, and is...
Jeremy Weber -
Honda NSX Mugen RR makes Tokyo Auto Saloon appearance
This year’s Tokyo Auto Salon saw a string of modified Nissan GT-Rs grab all the attention, not to mention the king of them all, the all-new GT-R SpecV, however, Honda still had one very special concept sitting on its stands at the show. The concept is the NSX Mugen RR, a race-inspired version...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
9ff boosts the Porsche Carrera GT with new GTT 900 package
The Carrera GT may no longer be in production but that hasn’t stopped Porsche specialists 9ff from creating a new performance package for the stunning supercar. The tuning firm’s latest creation is the GTT 900 package, which was on display at this weekend’s Essen Motor Show in...
Jeremy Weber -
Spy shots: 2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed
Bentley’s sporty GT Speed coupe has been on sale since August of last year and back in June of this year we saw the introduction of the Flying Spur Speed saloon. However, there’s one more derivative of the Bentley Continental family that is yet to receive the Speed treatment and that is...
Kenneth Hall -
Porsche RS Spyder Design wheels for 911 Turbo
In commemoration of the Porsche Spyder RS sports prototype race car's success in the American Le Mans Series, Porsche is making available a special edition set of wheels with a unique central locking mechanism and high-tech materials and design. The success of the RS Spyder in the ALMS series is...
Alex Kaufmann -
Audi is in the process of developing two new R8 variants to join the current V8 model, but according to one of the carmaker’s top execs the addition of these extra models will only make waiting lists longer. This will especially be the case in the United States where customers are already fighting for the 50 or so V8 models that make it across the Atlantic each month. The new models include a high-performance ‘RS’ variant, which is expected to get the same 5.2L V10 engine from the S8, as well as a ‘Spyder’ convertible. The Spyder is scheduled to go on sale in the...
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ASI reveals new bodykit for Bentley drop top
Japanese tuners Accuracy.Spirit.Imagination (ASI) have revealed a new kit for the Bentley Continental GTC drop top. ASI's exclusive work with Bentleys has given the Japanese company a well-earned reputation amongst other tuners, and their latest kit gives the British-built Bentley Continental GTC a...
Ralph Hanson -
World land speed record shootout headed to Bonneville
In just eleven days the first-ever head-to-head competition to sort out the ten fastest car and motorcycle teams in the world will begin at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The teams in the event will get to test their mettle against each other in a way never before arranged, since world...
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General Motors picks top 10 concepts of first 100 years
Just a yesterday we brought you General Motors' top 10 production car picks from its first 100 years of operation, and now we have the top 10 concept choices from the company as well. Like the production car selections, the list is not so much an exhaustive enumeration of stand-out designs, but...
Nelson Ireson -
Gemballa GT crashed on circuit in France
Gemballa is famous for building highly modified Porsches, many of which are based on the discontinued Carrera GT supercar. The tuner company has even introduced a number of variations on the theme, with prices starting at about €225,000 ($348,000) - on top of the price of your own Carrera GT...
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Toyota UK reveals Aygo 'Crazy' concept
Toyota will present a one-off sports concept based on its Aygo hatch at next month’s London Motor Show, which has been designed from the onset as a pure driver’s car. As such, the car is devoid of all electronic handling aids and has no power steering or ABS and is more akin to a...
Ralph Hanson