Jalopnik:
We've seen the LeMons depreciation record shattered, with the '89 BMW 750iL that reigned supreme in that category since its (brief) appearance at the The Lamest Day knocked off its pedestal! That's right, it really is possible to obtain a great big Benz with a V12 engine, dent-free body, and cherry interior for 500 bucks. (Read More)
Jalopnik:
Those of you who followed the saga of Mad_Science's LeMons 6 Series know that some difficulties held them back at the Buttonwillow Histrionics over the summer. They've made a few changes since then. Yes, we've long wanted to see a big German car get turned into a Plymouth Super Bird, and now our dream has come true! A litt (Read More)
Jalopnik:
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Many East Bay Amazons have been getting crushed, but this one is safe on the Island. I'm having a tough time figuring out the year of this 122S; the early-series yellow-on-black licen (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Car Buying, SUV, Wagon, Crossover, Hatchback, Honda, Design/Style2010 Honda Accord Crosstour - Click above for high-res image galleryThe 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour hasn't won too many fans amongst the automotive press, and while we're sure it fills the Accord Wagon space in Honda's lineup, the way the Crosstou (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Car Buying, Crossover, Hatchback, Acura, Luxury2010 Acura ZDX - Click above for high-res image galleryIf you're interested in picking up the 2010 Acura ZDX crossover, the bottom line begins at $45,495. There's a full press release with all of the details after the jump, but the main points are these: The ZDX wi (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Performance, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Spyker, Fisker, LuxuryThe closest we'll get to the Ferrari 458 - Click above for high-res image galleryHere's an unsurprising stat for you: 60 percent of all vehicles sold in the U.S. that co (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Motorsports, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, RumormillSay it ain't so, Schu! The Daily Telegraph is reporting that seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is close to signing on with the newly formed Mercedes Formula 1 team. Mercedes is the new name of the former Brawn GP team, the current Constructors Champion. A (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Spy Photos, Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Hatchback, Audi, Luxury2011 Audi A7 Spied - Click above for high-res image galleryThe intrepid spy shooters at KGP have caught the 2011 Audi A7 uncovered in a testing lab in Germany ahead of its official reveal next year, and the sleek, low-slung (Read More)
Jalopnik:
All good things must end; in this case Audi's nearly perfect range of sedans and wagons. Now, they're following arch-rival BMW's bizarre pursuit of fat hatchbacks with the 2011 Audi A7. Why, God, why? [AutoExpress]
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Jalopnik:
Lamborghini is known for scissor doors, Mercedes for gullwings, Koenigsegg for dihedral syncro-helixes. Ferrari wants to outdo them all, patenting a door design that lifts part of the fender too. These patents, sketched on an Aston Martin DB7 to throw people off, were uncovered by Autocar and reveal a system that, to us, ap (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Concept Cars, Hybrid, Hatchback, LexusLexus LF-Ch concept - click above for high-res image galleryLexus introduced its LF-Ch concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and it's believed to be a shoe-in for production for the European market. However, in a new Detroit Bureau interview with the brand's gene (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, AudiMTM Audi TT RS - Click above for a high-res image galleryGerman tuner MTM has a long history with Audi's inline-five. In fact, company founder Roland Mayer helped develop the turbocharged five-banger for the Sport Quattro back in the mid-80s, and MTM produced a 400 horsepowe (Read More)
Autoblog:
Choices: Nissan GT-R or Ford Mustang GT500?We've been wrestling with a choice: GT-R or GT500? Now we're asking you. Which two-door super coupe would you put in your garage?Spy Shots: BMW 1 Series hybrid spotted in MunichBMW is set to expand its hybrid offerings in the coming years and in addition to the ActiveHybrid variant (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, BMW, MotorcycleValentino Rossi drives the BMW M3 GTS - Click above for high-res image galleryAfter securing his record ninth MotoGP title, there's little doubt that Valentino Rossi is the fastest man on two wheels. And BMW has acknowledged the Italian rider's speed by awarding h (Read More)
Autoblog:
Filed under: Sedan, Rolls-Royce, Electric2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom - Click above for high-res image galleryAdding fuel to the rumormill fire, Autocar reports that a pure electric version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom could hit the streets within 12 months. Rolls' parent company, BMW, has been getting heavily involved in EVs and (Read More)