Monthly Archives: July 2013

TAG Motorsport Tunes Red Raptor

The Raptor could use more power. Well, everything could use more power, really. Henessey offers their own tried and true upgrade path, but they’re hardly the only game in town. Enter, TAG Motorsports. TAG’s kit ...

Spied: MCLaren C12 Facelift

Limited to a new layout of the headlights, McLaren is currently working on a facelift for their C12 supercar. On sale since 2011, the C12 comes in coupe and spider guise and is powered by a 3.8-litre V8 developing 608 hp. While this engine won’t be changed for the 2014 model year, cockpit and interior [...]

Spied: Long Wheelbase 2014 Range Rover

Our spy photographers have caught a 2014 Range Rover prototype with an extended wheelbase and a longer rear side door. The model is still thinly disguised, but we can see it will feature a lot more legroom and space for rear passengers making it the choice for those who can afford their own driver. Apart [...]

Liberty Walk Ferrari 458 Rendering

Liberty Walk has built some wild cars. The most famous recently is probably this Lamborghini Murcielago which turned up at SEMA last year. Well now they seem to have set their sights on the Ferrari 458. These renderings will probably give some Ferrari traditionalists a heart attack, but I’m sure others will love them. They [...]

In the Mile-High Club, Which is Faster: Audi S8 or Tesla Model S?

At sea level the Audi S8 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. At a mile above sea level, lower oxygen concentration means the Audi S8 is slower. While twin-turbocharging stifles the power loss an NA motor suffers at elevated altitudes, forced-induction engines still lose some power at high elevations. The Tesla Model [...]

Black Is The Top Color For Dodge and Ram

Henry Ford would be proud. Dodge and Ram buyers are opting for black more than any other color in 2013. Even with some very cool and wild new colors being introduced each year. “It’s all about the brand. We create colors that will reinforce and accentuate each brand,” Head of Exterior Color & Trim Studio ...

BMW Wins GlobeRunner Award for Best Automotive Manufacturer

More than 110,000 readers of Frequent Business Traveler have voted BMW the “Best Car Manufacturer in the World” making BMW a GlobeRunner award winner for the second year in a row. Each year GlobeRunner awards are bestowed upon the best hotels, airlines, restaurants, car rental agencies, luggage makers, travel sites and automobile manufacturers. Joining BMW [...]