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13/06/2013 Studiotorino announces Porsche Cayman S-based Moncenisio (0)

Author: Arunas R

Studiotorino has issued the following press release:MONCENISIO THE TRADITION OF THE ITALIAN “FUORISERIE” MONCENISIO is the name of the next “fuoriserie”, or offset model from Studiotorino, derived from the Porsche Cayman S.It will have a unique and special body while maintaining the mechanical and safety system of the vehicle of origin.The MONCENISIO will be available to clients as of November 2013. A limited production run of 20 specimens, each with its own unique identifying plate, will guarantee exclusivity. Production will be preceded by a prototype in October. Read more »

11/06/2013 VŪHL 05 - teased again before world premier at Goodwood (0)

Author: Arunas R

VŪHL has issued the following press release:Michelin Technical Support Arrangement AnnouncedFollowing the global announcement from VŪHL Automotive in March, confirming it is embarking on the launch of an all-new road-legal lightweight supercar – the VŪHL 05 – the company today releases an exclusive new image of the car being tested at a secret location.In addition, VŪHL Automotive is proud to confirm that it has entered into a technical support arrangement with Michelin, and will be supported by the renowned tyre brand for the VŪHL 05 global public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, from 11-14 July 2013.The VŪHL 05 arrives in the UK next month, in time for its world debut at Goodwood, fully equipped with Michelin tyres. Embodying the ultimate in automotive technology from around the world, the supercar’s handling has been optimised in the UK, with further testing and development taking place, with assistance from Michelin in the U.S. and Europe, later this year. Read more »

11/06/2013 Toyota announces Camate57s Concept for Tokyo Toy Show [VIDEO] (0)

Author: Arunas R

Toyota has issued the following press release:TMC TO EXHIBIT SPORTY FAMILY-ORIENTED CONCEPTToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will display a sporty, open-top family-oriented concept at this week's International Tokyo Toy Show.The concept - called "Camatte57s" - is aimed at bringing parents and children closer together as they work in collaboration on building their ideal car.The vehicle aims to convey the joy and dreams of motor vehicles to current and future drivers, by providing an opportunity for parents and children to experience the fun of driving, car customisation and car enthusiasm together.Compared with the "Camatte" concept shown last year, the Camatte57s allows an even greater ease and range of customisation possibilities.The name Camatte is based on the Japanese word for care and is meant to signify "caring for others" and "caring for cars". Read more »

04/06/2013 Pagani Zonda Revolucion - all limits are overcome (0)

Author: Arunas R

Pagani Automobili has issued the following press release:*** To download official high resolution pictures, click here. ***The evolution of the species, the revolution in the concept of art applied to pure speed. Pagani Automobili unveiled the final version of the Pagani Zonda Revolucion to clients and family members during Vanishing Point 2013 - The International Pagani gathering. The Pagani Zonda Revolucion is the apex of the celebration of performance, technology and art applied to a track car. Horacio Pagani and his team have created a car designed to amaze both on the track and in a car collection. Read more »

31/05/2013 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S [VIDEO] (0)

Author: Arunas R

Aston Martin has issued the following press release:V12 VANTAGE S: ASTON MARTIN TAKES VANTAGE TO EXTREMES- New AM28 engine generates more power than ever: 573 PS at 6750 rpm- Debut of new seven-speed Sportshift™III AMT transaxle- Top speed climbs to 205 mph Aston Martin is taking sports car performance to extremes with the announcement of the new V12 Vantage S.The new car replaces the outgoing V12 Vantage in markets around the world and, with the exception of the One-77 hypercar, arrives as the fastest road-going Aston Martin yet offered.Providing the most visceral yet engaging sports car experience in the British luxury car maker’s current range, the new V12 Vantage S delivers exceptional sporting agility underpinned by admirable long distance refinement.Equipped with the new 573 PS Aston Martin AM28 6.0-litre V12 engine, featuring latest generation Bosch engine management, the car is capable of reaching 205 mph. Read more »

25/05/2013 FEATURED - GUMBALL 3000 VISITS VILNIUS, LITHUANIA (2)

Author: Arunas R

Gumball 3000 finished in Monaco just yesterday, however participants of the 15th edition of the supercar rally visited Vilnius with storm. Just before the midday of the May 22nd, the armada of rarest and most expensive automobiles on the planet started gathering in the town hall square of Vilnius, Lithuania.Among all participants there were such examples like a couple of McLaren 12 Spiders, Morgan Aero 8 and Aeromax, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, 458 Italias, Aston Martins, Corvette, Koenigsegg CCXR and even Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Edition. Unfortunately, Vilnius did not get a chance to witness the speculated Batmobile replica of the Team Galag. However, neither this fact nor rain ruined the whole event which was well accepted by cheerful of crowd of car lovers and spectators. Read more »

28/05/2013 2013 BMW Gran Lusso Coupe by Pininfarina [VIDEO] (0)

Author: Arunas R

BMW has issued the following press release:Cernobbio. BMW and Pininfarina are two of the most tradition-swathed names in the motoring world. Each is a byword for cutting-edge technology, style, dynamics and aesthetics. With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé, the two time-honoured companies are unveiling the outcome of their first collaboration at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013. The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé is a one-off and represents the exclusive interpretation of a luxurious BMW Coupé as seen through the eyes of Pininfarina. Read more »

19/05/2013 Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept - a centenary tribute [VIDEO] (1)

Author: Arunas R

Aston Martin – a trend-setting British company, a symbol of driver’s sportscar, well highlighted thanks to James Bond movies and spectacular racing victories is celebrating its centenary anniversary. Similarly to the Italian Lamborghini, it created a highly special model – a state-of-the-art tribute to its past and present. While the duo from Lamborghini workshops known as Veneno an Egoista is a total mess, Aston Martin’s commemorative model entitled CC100 is an incarnation of what the marque was and is all about.A two-seater speedster is clearly inspired by nothing else but legendary DBR1 model – perhaps the most memorable and most beautiful racing sportscar of all time. Painted in the very same British Racing Green color like the original DBR1, the CC100 is powered by Aston Martin’s 6. Read more »

19/05/2013 Team Galag introduces TG1 (0)

Author: Arunas R

Gumball 3000 is here to celebrate its 15th anniversary and as previously announced Saudi Arabian Team Galag has taken a brave step further to make its appearance at the world famous supercar rally well memorable.The squad has spent a good period of time and hours of work on their one-of-a-kind project – the TG1 supercar. It is based around Nissan GT-R platform thus it keeps not only the engine but the original interior in the place, as well. However, the power aggregate has been well modified so the maximum power of the TG1’s heart is now over 750hp. Team Galag says its creation is capable of reaching a top speed of 340 km/h and to do 0-100 km/h sprint in a less than 3 seconds! No matter what, this car together with their Batmobile Tumbler will definitely be a true head-turners at the Gumball 3000. Read more »

16/05/2013 BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe to debut at Villa d'Este (0)

Author: Arunas R

Pininfarina has issued the following press release:BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso CoupéConsummate eleganceTorino, May 15 2013 - At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013, two tradition-steeped car manufacturers – the BMW Group and Pininfarina – will be straddling the automotive past and future as they unveil the result of their debut cooperation to the global public on 24 May: the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé.Together they have created the embodiment of sheer elegance.The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé is the sequel to a new approach introduced at last year’s Concorso in the shape of the BMW Zagato Coupé. Always in search of opportunities for further development, the BMW Group consciously pursues creative exchange with other design studios. It enables two design approaches to merge into a new and exciting initiative that encourages fresh creative impulses. Read more »

16/05/2013 Mitsubishi announces MiEV Evolution II for Pikes Peak 2013 (0)

Author: Arunas R

Mitsubishi has issued following press release: Mitsubishi Motors to Enter 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill ClimbTwo all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric racecars to take on legendary raceTokyo, May 16, 2013 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will compete in the 2013 edition of the world-famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Pikes Peak, held from June 25 to June 30) with the MiEV Evolution II all-electric prototype. With the upgraded MiEV Evolution II, MMC aims for overall first place. MMC's team will consist of two of the new all-electric four-wheel drive (4WD) racecars.MMC will utilize the data and technical knowhow garnered through its participation in the event in its @earth TECHNOLOGY next-generation advanced technology R&D program for eventual use in future production vehicles.MMC entered the Pikes Peak competition for the first time last year with the i-MiEV Evolution all-electric prototype, finishing second in the Electric Division. Read more »

12/05/2013 BREAKING - 2013 Lamborghini Egoista concept [UPDATED] (0)

Author: Arunas R

*** UPDATE: promo and brand videos added ***Viva la Lamborghini! The Italian iconic marque is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A part of this ceremony was not only a global premiere of the monstrous Veneno supercar at Geneva but also a massive tour of 350 Lamborghinis gathered together from all over the world. An amazing number of various models including newest Aventadors, Gallardos, Murcielagos, old Countaches and Diablos as well as legendary classic models like Miura was there.The route took place from Milan towards the Lamborghini factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese. What happened next that at the very end of the event was that Lamborghini once again shocked the world with a global premiere of a yet another terrible hypercar model. Read more »

13/05/2013 All-electric eO PP01 from Latvia will conquer Pikes Peak [VIDEO] (0)

Author: Arunas R

eO company has issued the folloeing press release:Alternative motorsport company eO is creating a fully electric supercar to attempt a record breaking ascent to the Pikes Peak summit in Colorado, USA. The ambitious rookie entry at the world famous hill climb competition on June 30th will be piloted by the Baltic touring car champion Janis Horeliks.This year Pikes Peak is about to see the 91st gathering of daring drivers to climb the 20 km course to the summit at 4300 m above sea level. Over years, the entire length of the run has been gradually paved, bringing about the dominance of tarmac specification cars. The 2013 edition will feature an epic battle between the current record holder Rhys Millen, legendary Tajima Nabuhiro, aka Monster, and the 9-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb in a 4×4 twin-turbocharged Peugeot 208. Read more »

12/05/2013 Lamborghini Egoista Concept - official pictures & info (0)

Author: Arunas R

Lamborghini has issued the following press release:Lamborghini Egoista – Walter De Silva's homage for Lamborghini's 50th anniversaryAn emotional moment in Sant’Agata Bolognese yesterday at the culmination of the gala celebrating Lamborghini's 50th anniversary: Walter De Silva's incredible vehicle made its entry in front of a thousand invitees, the Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group's homage to celebrating the House of the Raging Bull's half century. “I am very attached to this Italian brand, being an Italian myself. I wanted to pay homage to and think up a vehicle to underline the fact that Lamborghinis have always been made with passion, and with the heart more than the head,” said an emotional De Silva.Indeed the Egoista, as the vehicle has been christened, is a car forged from a passion for innovation and alternative solutions, the same passion which has always set the Lamborghini brand apart. “This is a car made for one person only, to allow them to have fun and express their personality to the maximum. Read more »

12/05/2013 2013 Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept (0)

Author: Arunas R

Volkswagen has issued the following press release:World premiere of the “Design Vision GTI” – racing GTI with 503 PS debuts at Wörthersee- GTI cult at Wörthersee: Volkswagen developed concept car for the race track- “Design Vision GTI” transfers the appearance of the Golf icon to car racingWolfsburg/Reifnitz, 08 May 2013 - The GTI meeting at Wörthersee is a veritable cult and pure automobile passion. Just like the car everybody is celebrating and driving there. There ought to be 150,000 fans showing up again in 2013. From 8 through 11 May 2013, they will turn the Austrian city of Reifnitz into a Mecca of the GTI scene. Traditional highlight: the world premiere of a concept car conceived by Volkswagen engineers and designers especially for the meeting. Read more »

12/05/2013 2013 Skoda Rapid Sport Concept (0)

Author: Arunas R

Skoda has issued the following press release: ŠKODA Rapid SPORT concept car to celebrate its world premiere at Wörthersee› ŠKODA Rapid SPORT to show off the possibilities inherent in the Rapid› A compact power package expressing dynamism and sportiness› 32nd edition of the legendary Volkswagen meeting to take place May 8-11, 2013Mladá Boleslav/Reifnitz, May 6, 2013 – At this year’s GTI Meeting at Wörthersee, the concept car ŠKODA Rapid SPORT will celebrate its world premiere. With the particularly sporty version of its compact sedan ŠKODA Rapid, the Czech car manufacturer will once again demonstrate the versatility of its model range. The 32nd edition of the legendary Volkswagen tuning event will take place from May 8 to May 11, 2013.Every year, the long Ascension Day weekend sees up to 200,000 tuning fans meeting in the Austrian town of Reifnitz for the Volkswagen event. This year, ŠKODA will present them with ŠKODA Rapid SPORT as a highlight a particularly racy study of its compact sedan ŠKODA Rapid. Read more »

04/05/2013 FEATURED - Mazzanti Evantra V8 uncovered in Monaco (0)

Author: Arunas R

Evantra - known as a goddess of immortality – is also a name of a brand-new Italian supercar. Announced as early as in September, 2011 this model was under intensive development since then. Initially known as “Project M/03”, later as “Project Mugello” the car was finally given a name of the Etruscan origin, following the tradition applied for both of first two models – Antas1 (means “eagle”) and Vulca2 (named after Vulca da Veio - the most famous Etruscan sculptor).The Evantra was envisioned as a highly exclusive bespoke hand-crafted four-wheeled sculpture. Luca Mazzanti and his small passionate team of artisans of Mazzanti Automobili chose such materials like carbon fiber, aluminum, steel, chrome-molybdenum to make this piece of automotive art. Read more »

11/05/2013 2013 Audi TT ultra quattro Concept [VIDEO] (0)

Author: Arunas R

AUDI has issued the following press release: Audi TT ultra quattro conceptAudi is turning the Wörthersee 2013 into the “Home of quattro”. At the large gathering from May 8 to 11 in Reifnitz (Kärnten), the premium brand will unveil the Audi TT ultra quattro concept – which combines minimal weight and maximum sportiness. A wide range of high-performance cars will also give fans another taste of sportiness. In addition to the legendary Sport quattro S1, the very latest RS models and thoroughbred race cars are also on show. The Audi R18 e-tron quattro, which was the first hybrid car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans last year, will also be part of the action at the lakeside. Read more »

01/05/2013 FEATURED - SHANGHAI 2013 - FULL RESUME (0)

Author: Arunas R

Auto Shanghai 2013 officialy closed its doors until the next edition and thus below is the full list of the most intereting world premieres and concept cars that appearead globally for the first time.Acura Concept SUV-XBeijing Auto BJ20 Concept 500Beijing Auto Concept 900 by FioravantiBMW Concept X4Bugatti 16.4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record CarBuick Riviera ConceptChang'an R95 ConceptChery @ANT 2.0 ConceptChery Beta 5 Concept / β5Citroen DS Wild Rubis ConceptDetroit Electric SP:01Dongfeng Nissan Venucia Viwa ConceptFAW-Toyota Ranz EV ConceptFord Escort ConceptGAC-Toyota EV ConceptGeely KC ConceptGreat Wall Kulla EV ConceptHonda Concept MHyundai Mistra ConceptIcona VulcanoKia Horki ConceptLamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50° AnniversarioMaserati GhibliMercedes-Benz Concept GLAMG CS ConceptMitsubishi Concept G4Nissan Friend-ME ConceptSuzuki AuthenticS ConceptTongji-Auto Intelligent Electric VehicleTongji-Auto Volare ConceptToyota FT-HT Yuejia ConceptToyota Yundong Shuangqing II ConceptVolkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept. Read more »

26/04/2013 FEATURED - Icona Shanghai Vulcano - The Beauty and the Beast [VIDEO] (0)

Author: Arunas R

A real stunner. Too beautiful to be true. A breathtaking sculpture of machinery. The Icona Vulcano has been uncovered under the spotlights of Shanghai‘s motor show. Being a true icon of the best Italian design traditions over years as well as bringing completely new approach, the Vulcano is, no doubt, the brightest star in Chinese show this year. Read more »