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2013 Honda Accord 4 Door & Coupe Ya but No Thanks

2012-08-08T09:04:00.002-07:00

Well I test drove a 2012 Accord and I wasnt impressed with it at all. It has this massive hanging hood in your view which makes it feel akward. The drive is just not as smooth as other compitition and I hate the looks of everything. Interior has so nice looking bits but just doesn't have any features in base model form. Now comes a redesign ready to compete against very stiff compitition such as the Kia Optima and Toyota Camry. Well from the looks of it they just weren't really trying or they need to start firing designers and the marketing team because this just doesnt cut it and people will stop buying sooner or later. Now dont get me wrong this car isnt all bad there are worse out there and resale value is excellent you can always flip one of these later on in life. They are also running great promotions on leasing for the 2012 counterpart. If I had a choice and no gun to my head I would skip over the Accord everytime.

2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Most Powerful Ferrari

2012-08-03T07:15:00.001-07:00

It has a 6.3-liter V12 motor producing 730 horsepower, nearly 120 hp more than the Ferrari 599 GTB it replaces. It's also 129 pounds lighter to ad the cherry to this delicious treat of a machine.Though the engine is in the front like a Corvette, the F12's weight distribution is actually rear-biased at 54 percent. Ferrari estimates that one in five customers will use their F12s as a daily driver so this car had to be good at touring. The trunk is surprisingly big for a car of this calibur that has managed to shrink 3 dimensions while improving usable interior space.

2013 Viper 640hp V10

2012-07-31T14:18:00.001-07:00

OK interior is an amazing leap forward from the simply hideous insides of previous Vipers. To me though there has been a flip flop from the previous Vipers. The interiors have gotten better with time and the exterior has gotten worse. By no means does this car not stack up especially performance wise but just think other then the side profile and the rear, the outside is a bit underwhelming. There is always that 640 HP V10 to make you forget how ugly your Viper looks.

Jaguar F-Type V-6 Supercharged

2012-07-31T14:04:00.002-07:00

Jaguar is testing prototypes for its new F-Type sports car, which has been confirmed for launch in the middle of next year as a convertible. F-Type R model is believed to be in the works testing as well at this time so expect to see that shortly after launch. Jaguar has confirmed that the F-Type will be available with a new supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 rated at 380 horsepower.

2013 Lexus LS Taking Risks

2012-07-31T13:53:00.001-07:00

Well I am a big Lexus fan and I feel that they can do no wrong most of the time. This here is an example where as much as I want to be like HEY GUYS THIS IS THE BEST! I feel like exterior wise the front is OK and the rear lights bother me. Interior wise I think this is spot on and really like what Lexus is doing with that. The exterior wise I love that fact that they are taking risks with it that is absolutely great but I don't think they have nailed it just yet. Keep in mind though this is a mid cycle refresh instead of being completely new here so give them some breathing room here its most lights and sheet metal here.

Scion FR-S Thrill of the Drive is Back

2012-06-26T12:59:00.000-07:00

Well whats there to say it 24k looks like a baby LF-A is dynamic to drive, fuel efficient and has huge aftermarket potential. Can't wait to test drive one.... track car dream!!! 2800 lbs of goodness!

2013 Shelby GT500

2012-06-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

The 2013 Shelby GT500 is absolutely gorgeous and has the balls to back up its look. What a way to close out Mr. Shelby's legacy then this power house of a muscle car. The Camaro just didn't have a chance to match this animals power producing 662 Hp and 631 lb ft of torque. I mean these numbers are just out of this world for something that costs $55k. Traction is an issue as it only put down the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds but with a trap speed of 123 you know once it locks it doesn't plan to stop. It seems to be the ultimate bang for the buck nice interior, great looks, awesome power and great price but please for the love of BOB hide that antenna!

Lambo Murcielago SV

2009-10-06T08:55:00.000-07:00

14 points within the factory build process, 450k price tag and hypercar like speeds. This is the Lambo Murcielago SV with 670 hp and 487 lb-ft and top speed of 209. Lambo says it can achieve 213 without the very large wing they use for more downforce. 0-60 is achived in 3.2 with help from the lighter curb weight which is 3604 and added horsepower. Car doesn't come with a stereo but who needs it with a v12 behind your head. The transmission and the brakes are both beefed up to handle the extra power and improve track times.

Saturn is Dead

2009-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

The Penske deal fell through and as of next year it is all over for them but if you own one GM will honor the warranty on the car at its chevy dealerships.

Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni LP550-2 RWD Lambo?

2009-10-06T08:41:00.000-07:00

Automobili Lamborghini SpA decided it was time to introduce a new model of their very successful V10. It's called the LP550-2, for 550 horsepower that is put on the rear wheels only. Lamborghini has had it's rear bias awd since 2001 wth no rwd models since then. This car will be less expensive compared to it's LP560-4. The Gallardo LP550-2 will be offered in eight colors, all of them will feature a racing stripe in the middle of the car running from the front over the roof right up to the rear. It will be limited to only 250 units worldwide, which would make it an instant collectors car. Some early reports talk about an acceleration time of 3.9 seconds to reach 100 Km/h mark, which would mean that the LP550-2 is only marginally slower than it's LP560-4 sibling, which puts down a 3.7 seconds time to reach the same speed. Over all its a very interesting car and is in honor of one of their test drivers who has been with them for 40 years.

In Car Lexus LF-A Video

2009-09-27T20:03:00.000-07:00

Aptera 2c

2009-09-16T08:47:00.000-07:00

This is the electric tricycle that they are trying to get government funding to produce. It has one major problem though under the law it needs four wheels to be concidered a "car". So right now they are trying to persuade the government to change the rule to that so they can get the money they need to get their project off the ground. The big American automakers are trying to stop them from changing that law.

Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racer

2009-09-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

When I think of Lotus I think light weight and race track monsters. This Evora labeled Type 124 comes with the works for track duty. the new sportscar is converted from four seater to one, full race interior, sequential gearbox, Carbon-composite body panels, 18-inch racing slicks , six-pot AP Racing calipers, suspension and tons of downforce. The Toyota V6, which produces 280 horses, has been reworked to 400 horsepower. It's rear wheel drive and mid engine placement. Car will be in Germany at the Nurburgring 24 in May 2010.

Aston Martin Rapide

2009-09-15T12:33:00.001-07:00

Aston Martin unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow it's beautiful Rapide. The car is a 2+2 seating arrangment with all the power and comfort you would expect from a Aston Martin. Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 hp with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 443 lbs peak torque at 5000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission features as standard, allowing the driver to change gear automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles. Rapide has been developed from the V/H Architecture platform which already forms the backbone to Aston Martin's line-up the DBS, DB9 and Vantage. Rapide will start early in 2010 and will be available globally through Aston Martin's 125 dealerships. The 0-60 mph is in 5.1 seconds with a max speed of 188 mph. Front Bridgestone Potenza 245/40 R20 and rear Bridgestone Potenza 295/35 R20. Front Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers . Rear Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers. Front Dual cast brake discs 390mm diameter with six piston calipers and rear Dual cast brake discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers. The car also comes with a 1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower® technology. The list of features just goes on and on and on on this car which seem to match it's beautiful looks.

Zenvo ST1

2009-08-31T18:04:00.000-07:00

So this is the Zenvo ST1 which looks and sounds amazing. It's like a cross between the new Lotus Evora and a skyline with its obvious own twist. This is Denmark's first super car and its very serious in all manners. It produces 1104 horsepower out of a twin charged Z06 motor. The turbo and supercharger makes this engine produce 1056 lbs of torque, that ladies and gentlemen is what I call not messing around. car goes 0-60 in just under 3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 232 only because it limited by the makers. Also the car only weighs in at 3020 pounds so the power to weight is exceptional in this car. The suspension is adjustable and race ready the body is made of a ton of carbon fiber. There will only be about 15 of these made so we are talking collectors item here.

Forza 3 coming Oct 27th for the U.S.

2009-08-29T12:19:00.000-07:00

Game will be coming out in the U.S. for October 27th. It's gonna be a 2 disc game 1 being the main heart of it and the second disc having extra tracks and cars. Game is gonna have around 100 tracks and over 400 cars. All cars have perfectly modeled outsides and interiors plus they can all be modified with goodies. New this year are gonna be all the SUV they added to the lineup which should make things interesting.

2011 Infiniti M56

2009-08-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

So the Infiniti M is getting a redesign and to be honest here the new designs coming for these guys is just off. I like the older M a lot more then this. The interior is state of the art, got lots of toys looks pretty comfortable to but i am just not feeling the outside on this one it's just missing something to me. The car will be getting a much larger v8 and the 3.7 from the g37 and I believe Europe is gonna be getting a diesel motor out there. Gonna have to see when some real life photos start coming around how I will feel about it then.

2010 S4 supercharged v6 bye bye V8

2009-08-28T07:57:00.000-07:00

Well it makes a little less power but believe it or not its faster more fuel efficent and lighter. 3.0-liter supercharged V6 produces 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. The new S4 will start at $46k which puts it in competition with another famous euro tuner BMW's 335i. 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, about .4 seconds faster then the previous model. It achies 18 mpg city/27 highway compared to the old model's 13 mpg city/20 highway. This is very impressive little move by audi getting a lot of things done with this new engine here. The awd is also using a 40/60 bias which is about time for them considering they are the front runner for the awd game. Overall the car is amazing and it seem like tuners will have a great time with this one seeing as mtm already got 430 with an ecu and pully. This one reminds me of the 2.7 biturbo days and I love it.

IS350 F Sport

2009-08-12T09:59:00.001-07:00

IS350 F Sport is just what Lexus needed to give the IS350. the engine and transmission together are magic but the suspension is more then soft and no way close to what I would call sporty. That's where F Sport comes in with factory mods for your IS350 and IS250. Some of the parts available are a big brake kit, wheels, under body brace, exhaust and intake.

Lexus Lf-a production model coming soon?

2009-07-13T14:31:00.000-07:00

Looks like Lexus is gonna be revealing the production model of this car in October at the Tokyo Auto Show. Concepts and this car testing on the Nürburgring have been everywhere for a really long time. It even entered a few a 24 hour races even though the car was never confirmed to go into production and they even fared well putting up some good speeds and lap times. The price should be around 225k or a little more even. Power from the v10 was guessed to be at around 500 for a long time but some people are saying at this point it gonna be closer to 600hp. After Toyota's vacation from the sports car segment they look to be coming back with this plus a partner ship for a Subaru/Toyota sport coupe and maybe the return of the Supra.

Bertone Mantide

2009-05-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

With a top speed of 217 mph and 0-60 in 3.2 seconds this is a serious performer. The car is based on the ZR1 Corvette so it has 604 lbs of torque and 638 horse. It is more aerodynamic and lighter then the ZR1 and is meant to put it to shame. The car was revealed at the Shanghai auto show as a prototype.

2007 Subaru STI Limited

2006-05-07T13:47:00.000-07:00

Check out the 2007 Subaru STI Limited which there will only be 800 made. It will come in two colors a graphite grey and black. Same motor but under the new rating regulations the power is now rated 293Hp 290Tq.

The Lumma Porsche Cayenne CLR400 GT

2006-05-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

This is the Lumma Design Cayenne S. Besides the amazing body work that they have done they took the 4.5 liter V8 and got it to pump out 470 horsepower. They titled this model as the CLR400 GT. This extra complete setup will run you 64,000 dollars over the Cayenne S

2006 Subaru Legacy GT spec. B

2006-05-03T22:51:00.000-07:00

This is the 2006 Legacy GT spec B. Producing 250hp and 250 pound-feet of torque and a 0-60 of around 5.7. There will be very few of these made .... there will only be 500 made of this special model.

2007 Nissan Altima

2006-05-03T22:30:00.000-07:00

This is the upcoming 2007 Nissan Altima expected power should be between 260-265 for the v6 3.5 se.