What’s Wrong With This Picture: Honda Goes Back To The Future Edition
Honda looks 50 years into the future, and comes away with the 3R-C Concept, an EV commuter that has a surprising amount in common with the Neighborhood Electric Vehicles of that became hugely popular during the high gas prices of the Summer of 2008. The 3R-C will debut at the Geneva Auto Salon.
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Al Horne does double in FTMS Series
The 2009 Factory Tracks Midwest Series (FTMS) just finished and Team Orion Factory Driver Al Horne has won both the 2wd and 4wd Modified Championships. This summer the FTMS visited 5 different tracks to test the skills of the drivers in the Midwest and out of the 5 races, 4 would count for points in [...]
Aston Martin Vantage V8 and DB9 got Cargraphic winter wheels
One of the downsides of owning a high performance vehicle is that as soon as winter approaches and the mercury drops, those sticky summer tires become hard and brittle and don’t work nearly as well as they did just a few months ago. Another issue with wearing your Sunday best while out playing in the snow is that every bit of salt and debris will do a number on your finely finished wheels. However the aftermarket manufacturer Cargraphic has come up with a combination to ensure that not only will your Aston Martin look as good as it can all year round, but owners won’t have to compromise their car’s level of grip either thanks to the combination of winter spec Cargraphic IS-ONE wheels and Dunlop Wintersport rubber for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 super sports cars.
Press release after the jump.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 and DB9 got Cargraphic winter wheels originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 23 November 2009 18:00 EST.
EFRA release their 2010 Race calendar
EFRA have released their race calendar for 2009 and it looks to be another busy summer next year as they have managed to squeeze 8 European Championships, running alongside 3 World Championships, into the months of July and August. The season starts early with back to back championships at the end of February, beginning of [...]
Volvo S60
Even if it will not be officially unveiled until March 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo revealed today the first images of the 2011 S60 luxury sedan. Production will start in early summer 2010 at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium.
“The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car’s technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel,” says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.
While the exterior design lines are clearly inspired by the concept unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show, the front of the car is… well just not right. But we’ll need to wait and see.
Press release after the jump.
Volvo S60 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 09:00 EST.
2010 IFMAR 10th & 12th EP Worlds moved to Germany
News coming out of the EFRA AGM that is taking place this weekend in Brussels, is that the 2010 IFMAR World Championships for 1/10th and 1/12th scale, that was originally planned to be in South Africa will now be held in Germany. The MAC Burgdorf club won the vote to hold the event and will [...]
Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec to debut in SEMA
Hyundai will unveil the production version Genesis Coupe R-Spec at the SEMA Show. Sales will begin at a price of $23,750.
The Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spes is powered by a 2.0-liter low-pressure turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder engine with dual continuously variable valve timing that delivers 210 hp. The engine is mated to a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission and sprints the car to a top speed of 137 mph.
The R-Spec will also feature: Track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance Summer tires, Brembo® braking system, Torsen® limited-slip differential and R-Spec badging.
Press release after the jump.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec to debut in SEMA originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 10:00 EST.
Mazda2
The North American version of the Mazda2 compact car made its debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The model will be launched into North American market in late summer, 2010 and will have a very serious competitor in the new 2011 Ford Fiesta.
The new Mazda2 is characterized by a combination of dynamic performance, sportiness and simplicity. The car’s exterior is characterized by a sporty wedge shape that conveys a strong sense of forward motion; a deeply sculpted form in which the body is drawn inward fore and aft of the A-pillars; and distinctive character lines that extend from the front fender arches to the body shoulders.
There is one thing Mazda did not reveal about their new model: the engine line-up. But they did announced the Mazda2 will feature an improved steering and braking systems and a highly regarded suspension system, which has MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion-beam axle at the rear.
Press release after the jump.
Mazda2 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 2 December 2009 16:47 EST.