Gold has been used in quite a few custom builds over the years, with the world record being held by a 315 kg that went into a single motorcycle. And while usually a custom build that uses gold tends to be flashy and/or opulent, there are a few builds out there that are a sight to behold. BMW R80/7 with...
The BMW officials have presented us some images of their latest electrical vehicle, the i3 Hatch. Without being too clear, these snapshots give us, however, a clue on what they are actually planning. Ironically or not, the spy shots with the under construction BMW i3 that have recently surfaced the media are more conclusive than the official indications. Even so,...
With the Goodwood Festival of Speed just around the corner, more vehicles are still being announced for an official debut. The latest to join the lineup is the Bentley Continental GT3 race car, and the announcement was accompanied by a teaser video. Bentley Continental GT3 Compared to the Bentley Continental GT, the GT3 will be a full 1000 kg lighter,...
Skoda releases official UK pricing for the new Octavia vRS, a sportier model, namely the "fastest Octavia ever", available in both sedan and wagon configurations. Power is offered by a potent 2.0-liter TSI unit producing 220 horsepower for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 6,8 seconds and a top speed of 248 km/h. If you want a more frugal model, be...
Suzuki comes yet again in our attention, this time with the Swift Sport model, after yesterday, they unveiled the Swift 4x4 in the UK. The sportier model is motivated by a 1.6-liter VVT engine producing 136 horsepower and 160Nm of torque with fuel economy figures of 44,1mpg UK (6,4 liters/100km). The petrol unit is linked to a six-speed manual transmission...
As we all got used, Chevrolet Corvette is not a car for the poor ones. Guys and gals who afford to pay for it are, consequently, less interested in how much it will cost them to fuel such a jewelry. Even so, the officials have pleasantly surprised us with the announcement of a new special feature that the 2014 Chevrolet...
The news is just the way it sounds: the French government has just blocked the registration of four Mercedes-Benz models, leading to hot polemics throughout the entire French auto industry. We are talking about A, B, CLA and SL models, all Mercedes-Benz units produced after the date of 12th of June this year. The cause seems to be the decision...
In order to celebrate the upcoming Laguna Seca race at the Mazda Raceway at the end of the month, Bell decided to release a Limited Edition helmet. Called the USGP Bell Star Carbon, the helmet is a tribute to NorCal's Cannery Row, as the paint job also suggests. Bell USGP Star Carbon Helmet The USGP Bell Star Carbon is built...
If you were to visit each dealership in your general area right now, which would be most likely to snag you as a buyer? This is the question that Pied Piper Management Co. set out to answer with a big survey involving some 5.000 mystery shoppers. Mercedes-Benz Dealership The results placed Mercedes-Benz dealerships most likely to make a sale on...
You must have heard about Opel’s latest project, Opel Monza, yet you did not have the chance to see official images with it, so far. Luckily, the German car maker presented the first images of its new Monza concept, expected to be exposed during the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year. Obvious enough, Opel Monza anticipates the design of...
