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Ferrari California
Ferrari

Ferrari California to get faster in 2012

Ferrari have had a successful run with their tradition-breaking coupe cabriolet California and now, 3 years from its original launch, they're improving it. Reports from Ferrari dealers speak of a mild refresh for 2012 that will make the Ferrari California faster in pretty much all aspects of its existence. The exterior look will not be altered, except for a minor...

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Mercedes

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster finally revealed

Jeremy Clarkson can now rejoice, his future favorite car, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has just become a current model. Wearing a 2012 model year the convertible version of the flagship Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been officially revealed today and this time the pictures are better than the early peak we got. Less strength in the in the roof doesn't...

BMW Z5 Design Study
BMW

Turkish Delight: The BMW Z5

Being from a country once occupied by the ottoman empire, it's easy to spot when something has some sort of Turkish influence. In the case of the BMW Z5 Design Study, while there are some cues, those influences aren't there. The BMW Z5 Design Study looks to me about as Bavarian as you could make it. Well, that might be...

Hyundai Genesis Sedan V8
Hyundai

The future of Hyundai engines

In an attempt to entertain the crowds for the Los Angels Motor Show without any new products Hyundai came up with a relatively interesting solution. The interesting solution is to be very boring right now and talk about engines and then the Koreans can showcase their cars with pride as they are definitely less boring than that. Of course, I...

Joss Supercar
Joss

Production of the Joss supercar is nearing it’s start

Since the Australians over at Joss have announced that they reached an agreement with a supplier for a gearbox and drive system, this being pretty much the final piece of the jigsaw production of the JP1 supercar is expected to begin soon. No actual dates of production or delivery have been published by the first Australian dedicated supercar maker but...