Sports Car

Well, this is cool. Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled what it calls its "Vario-Roof with Magic Sky Control." How’s it work? Nano-particles, or as engineer Uwe Renz told us, “Polyiodides.” We have no clue what that means, but when you send an electric charge through a layer of them between two ...    Read more

This week, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. ceremoniously kicked off production of the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro convertible. Wasting no time, Chevrolet will start shipping the new cars to dealers as they roll off the line with dealerships to receive them next month. So what's the ...    Read more

Finally! Pagani is providing detailed news on its Huayra (pronounced "ee-whyrrr-da") supercar. The Huayra will be powered by a 700-horsepower 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12. Aside from the huge power, the AMG engine also produces an equally impressive 737 pound-feet of torque. The layout of the car is somewhat unusual with the ...    Read more

Toyota continues to tease with more details of its joint sports car with Subaru, announcing the latest FT-86 concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. According to Toyota, “the FT-86 II concept will give the clearest indication yet of the final design for Toyota’s next sports ...    Read more

Happy birthday, Shelby American! To celebrate, Shelby American announced it plans on building a limited number of 50th Anniversary Edition Cobra 289 continuation cars. Like some of Shelby’s other modern Cobras, the 50th Anniversary cars — all patterned after the original, slender 289 Cobra design — are regarded as continuation ...    Read more

The 2011 BMW X1 is scheduled to go on sale here in the states sometime in the next few months. BMW, though, has been real mum about engine choices. Well, the wait's almost over. We say almost because the automaker has only released details for the European version. The 2011 ...    Read more

Fans of the ML 63 AMG woke up to a nasty rumor today claiming Mercedes was killing off its high-power SUV in preparation for the next generation M-Class. Automobile Magazine confirmed, though, the rumors are unfounded. While the ML 63 AMG may not be a high-volume vehicle itself, the M-Class ...    Read more

Hyundai continues to tease the autosphere with another teaser of its Veloster sporty hatchback. In the image shown, we can now see that the vehicle boasts a third side door, with two front doors and a single rear door on the passenger side of the car. Similar to Mazda’s three-door ...    Read more

Barrett-Jackson teamed up with Ford to celebrate its 40th anniversary by auctioning off a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca for charity. “Like the legendary Parnelli Jones, the Boss Mustang we will be auctioning is truly one-of-a-kind. It is the only 2012 Grabber Blue Boss 302 Laguna Seca we ...    Read more

When we first saw the all-new 2010 Suzuki Kizashi last year, we thought it had more than a passing resemblance to the also all-new Lexus HS or Infiniti M. A close-up and, later, ride and drive, that we saw Japan's answer to the Volkswagen Jetta. The 2010 VW, ...    Read more

The autosphere is abuzzing with news of the upcoming Hyundai Veloster coupe, which is scheduled to debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show. We know the Veloster will have a direct-injection engine, possibly some form of the 2011 Elantra's new Nu 1.8-liter four-cylinder. In that compact sedan, output is ...    Read more

BMW has issued details the changes for its 1-Series coupe and convertibles for 2012. the 128i Coupe and Convertible's front fascia have lost the more conservative look of their predecessor. The lower fascia is re-sculpted and the foglight housings have been redone. Tucked towards the outer edge of the ...    Read more

Chrysler sources have now confirmed to Automobile Magazine that new SRT-8 models are in the works. While Chrysler reps wouldn't specify which models exactly, it isn't hard to put the pieces together. Check the link above to find out which models may be getting the SRT8 treatment.

The autosphere is abuzzed with, finally, pricing details on the all-new Acura TSX sports wagon. Off the bat, the TSX Sport Wagon already offers a long list of standard equipment. Like its sedan sibling, the car receives leather seating, Bluetooth phone connectivity, heated front seats, roof rails, and a sunroof. ...    Read more

Ford has released information on the upcoming 2012 Ford Shelby GT500, which receives a few minor updates for the new model year. The tweaks for the 2012 model year are few and far between. Sterling Grey Metallic is no longer available as an exterior paint color, and the driver's side ...    Read more

With Chrysler merged into Fiat, there's been rampant speculation about the future of the Viper. Speculation has been that the future Viper, scheduled to debut in 2012, could be derived from a Ferrari or the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, itself Ferrari-derived. Rumors also have Ferrari supplying the engines as well. ...    Read more

The autosphere is abuzzed with news that fan-favorite Porsche will unveil a new sports car at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. What car is Porsche showing? Zuffenhausen's being coy about that, but obviously there are multiple possibilities, though some are more likely than others. The car could ...    Read more

Mercedes-Benz plans to pull the covers off the performance tuned variant -- the 2012 CLS63 AMG -- at next week's 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. As is the case with both the new 2011 CL63 AMG and S63 AMG, the engine chosen for the CLS63 AMG belies its nameplate. It ...    Read more

BMW is taking a headlong jump into the future by using Apple iPads as there central information distribution device. The iPad will allow customers to configure cars, read full specs, watch video and even schedule test drives with a local dealership. BMW is also quick to point out that the ...    Read more

Mercedes-Benz has announced that its CLS Shooting Brake variant, based on the 2010 Shooting Break concept car from the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, will be brought to market in calendar year 2012. The CLS Shooting Brake will be produced at Mercedes-Benz's Sindelfingen plant. A number of vehicles are already made ...    Read more

At a European press event held in Munich last week, Volkswagen showed off one 2011 Jetta that wasn't entirely stock. According to Autocar , the display vehicle was powered by a 3.6-liter V-6, coupled with both VW's seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Sound familiar? Apart for ...    Read more

Exotic car maker Lamborghini has built its last Murcielago."For almost a decade, the Murcielago was the icon of the Lamborghini brand," CEO Stephan Winkelmann said during the event, "and it was enormously successful in the process. The Murcielago embodies the pure, unadulterated values of our brand. It is truly extreme, ...    Read more

Apparently dreams do come true. Tuner extraordinaire Stasis will be showcasing its latest high-powered Signature Series creation called the Challenge Extreme Edition R8 under the shining lights of the Las Vegas Convention Center next week at SEMA. The heart of the model is a bolt-on Roots-type supercharger (running at ...    Read more

Not to be topped, Ford has unleashed details on its SEMA Mustang offerings which starts next week. 2011 Ford Mustang by Ford Vehicle PersonalizationFord's own accessories group was given to trick out a Mustang of its own. Apart from the custom white tri-coat paint, large wheels, and coral accents throughout ...    Read more

German racing series DTM, in partnership with both NASCAR and Grand-Am, will be racing here in the U.S. in 2013. "Internationalization has been our goal, in order to ensure that cars ."Although Aufrecht and his organization certainly have their work cut out for them, it's at least refreshing to ...    Read more