The-Car-Addict.com

The Car Addict - This Blog has moved

2015-03-11T09:57:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys
As you might have noticed, in 2014 I published 18 articles only here, followed by more than 380 in 2013. This has one simple reason ... I'm focussing on another Blogs, HYYPERLIC.com & Joy Della Vita Travelblog!

Due to this there won't be ANY new Posts here ever ... So follow me on my other Blog, or on Instagram, YouTube or Twitter.

All the Best,
Lisa

edit: No, this Page won't be deleted NOW because it still gets a lot Hits from Google for the BMW Baby Pram, Mandy Lange or the Skoda Octavia RS Pictures.

Porsche enters third 919 HYBRID LMP1 Race Car in 2015 Le Mans 24h Race

2014-11-25T21:11:00.001+01:00

Porsche has announced the entry of a third Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car for the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours in France on 13/14 June. As a dress rehearsal for the event, the car will also be entered in the Six Hours World Endurance Championship (WEC) race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit (Belgium) on 2 May.

•••READ MORE•••

Gallery: new smart fortwo proxy (2014/2015) in midnight blue

2014-11-08T20:02:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys
Yesterday I had the chance to test drive the new generation of the ultimate city car: the new smart fortwo proxy (2014/2015) in midnight blue, here already some Pictures and if you are interested in a more detailed view, head over to my other Gallery: Bildergalerie: smart fortwo proxy in midnight blue.
•••READ MORE•••

Gallery: 15th Bodensee Oldtimer Rallye in Friedrichshafen (July 5th 2014)

2014-07-05T12:54:00.000+02:00

Hey Guys

For the 15th time now the Bodensee Oldtimer Rallye takes place this Weekend, all around the beautiful region of the Lake of Constance. During the morning I took these Pictures at the official start at the Zeppelin Museum right next to the harbor and the Lake. If you are interested, the Cars should return to Friedrichshafen City by 4 pm. This time more than 80 Cars attended the Rallye, see down here a first Part of Pictures, the second one is already online over at Hyyperlic.com: 15. Bodensee Oldtimer Rallye in Friedrichshafen - check it out!
•••READ MORE•••

the BMW i8 Google Glass Experience

2014-06-06T07:00:00.000+02:00

BMW i8 Google Glass Experience

Hey Guys

There are some certain things that just match perfectly together, just like pitch and sulfur, the sunlight after a summer rain or the BMW i8, the new Plugin-Hybrid Sportscar by BMWi, and Google Glass. What, some smartphone gear and a sportscar with new technologies, this could fit together. It does, perfectly, if you connect both!

If you should be lucky to travel from, to or via the german Airports Munich, Frankfurt or Hamburg you should definitely pay attention to a BMW i8 and some, surely, helpful staff. And if they have a free Google Glass around, jackpot! You should definitely take the time to try this BMW i8 Google Glass Experience!

•••READ MORE•••

MINI Superleggera Vision at Concorso d'Eleganza 2014

2014-05-24T12:49:00.000+02:00

Hey Guys

The MINI Superleggera Vision celebrated it's debut at this years Concorso d'Eleganza 2014 at Villa d'Este. Isn't it a stunning mixture of british chic and italian luxury? The best about the MINI Concept, besides it's design and mixture of materials in the interior - it's 100% electric! So pure MINI Driving fun is guaranteed!

I hope you enjoy the LIVE Video of the MINI Superleggera Vision Concept.

•••READ MORE•••

2015 Corvette C7 Z06 - LOUD SOUND in Geneva

2014-03-05T09:24:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

After hearing this "normal" Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 in Geneva yesterday night I really can't wait to hear the Race-Version during this Years 24h of Le Mans. Already two years ago you were able to hear when a Corvette was driving by as they were the only, remaining, Cars that really sounded dirty, hungry and full of drivinglust.

So here "just" the Video of the Corvette C7 Z06, enjoy it! ;)

•••READ MORE•••

Car Babes at the Geneva Motor Show 2014

2014-03-04T18:36:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

They are probably the second essential thing at every Motor Show, the Car Babes. I shot most of them today, hope you enjoy this Gallery and which one is your favorite? And this time I mean the Girls and not the Cars ;)
•••READ MORE•••

Testing UBER thanks to #UBERCadillac in Geneva

2014-03-04T00:01:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

There are definitely not many moments in life when you get picked up by a driver with a Cadillac Escalade and he drives you where ever you want to and also hands over your luggage after arriving at your destination. And there were definitely not many moments in my life that I was actually able to drive a Cadillac or be even driven by a chauffeur, in a Cadillac. In an Escalade.

And so it currently happens in Geneva, only during the Press Days of the annual Geneva Motor Show, that you are able to use UBER in Geneva. Click here for a List of Premieres during the Geneva Motor Show 2014.

Recommended Articles: Taking an UBER in Milan, Trying UBERpool in London, Uber in Amsterdam + Uber Code

But now some words about UBER, for the ones of you, that never heard about it: UBER is a venture founded startup and Transportation Network Company based in San Francisco in California. UBER is a mobile application "app" "that connects passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire and ridesharing services."
Their fleet consists of Cars like Lincoln Town Cars, Cadillac Escalades, BMW 7-series, Mercedes-Benz S5500 sedans and in the meantime much more.

•••READ MORE•••

Geneva Motor Show 2014 - List of Premieres

2014-03-02T18:29:00.002+01:00

Geneva Motor Show 2014 - List of Premieres

Hey Guys

On Tuesday it's finally this time of the year again .. the Geneva Motor Show takes place! As every year at the beginning of March, for the fifth time now, I'm travelling to southern Switzerland so see and feel all the Cars by myself, and for sure I'm reporting for you. And so my Question to you is - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE?

As I want to focus on the Cars and Premieres and Manufacturers that interest YOU I have collected a small list of the already announced Premieres at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 and you are invited to comment your wishes below here, on my Facebook Page of write me via Twitter to @thecaraddict.

The Geneva Motor Show 2014 is open to the Public from MArch 6th to 16th, I'll be there on Tuesday and Wednesday, so 4th to 5th to take all the Pictures and Videos you want to see!

•••READ MORE•••

Things Every Guy Should Know About Cars

2014-02-28T16:26:00.001+01:00

It's a bit rough on men. There's a lot of talk about the equality of the sexes, yet the poor blokes are still expected to know about, or be able to do, certain things. He needs to know about sports, action films, when to open the door for a woman and when that will get him called a sexist pig and most of all, he needs to know about cars.

•••READ MORE•••

Gallery: Seegefroerne Classic Car Rally 2014

2014-02-16T11:00:00.000+01:00

Peugeot

Hey Guys
Each new Year means also that the Seegefroerne Classic Car Rallye is not far away to take place. Always around the end of February several dozens of Cars start their way once around the Lake of Constance.
•••READ MORE•••

Honda Type R, first sketch

2014-02-12T08:33:00.001+01:00

Hey Guys

Here you can see the first EVER sketch of the new #TypeR Concept by Honda. The full Car will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in a few weeks in March. Stay tuned for my Live-Pictures!

David Brown Automotive announced "Project Judi" specifications

2014-02-11T08:25:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

In the UK, the birthplace of some elegant and luxurious cars, a new ~~baby~~ car manufacturer will join the automotive world and celebrate the premiere of their first car soon, in April 2014. During Top Marques in Monaco David Brown Automotive will unveil their "Project Judi" and already now they announced the outline specifications.

•••READ MORE•••

QOROS 3 Hatch World Premiere at Geneva Motor Show 2014

2014-02-10T18:15:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

Qoros, a chinese manufacturer founded in 2007, will celebrate the world premiere of their second production model at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 this March - the Qoros 3 Hatch.

The design and engineering of the compact (C-segment) Qoros 3 Hatch draws heavily on the brand’s first model, the Qoros 3 Sedan. While it is similarly inspired by contemporary European automotive styling themes, it displays a subtle, youthful evolution of the distinctive signature Qoros design cues to inject greater sportiness to the car’s appearance.
•••READ MORE•••

Gallery: Opel 4x4 Winter Training

2014-02-09T22:15:00.000+01:00

Opel 4x4

Hey Guys
Today I was able to attend the Opel 4x4 Winter Training in super snowy Austria. Already today some of the Pictures I shot in between driving and drifting (and thanks to my Photographer!) :-) with the Opel Mokka and the Opel Insignia aaaand of course soon more about the Opel 4x4 Winter Driving School - stay tuned and enjoy the Gallery!
•••READ MORE•••

Audi City London - Address & Opening Hours

2014-02-02T21:34:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

Back during my Trip to London in December I, for sure, went to all the Automotive Stores. And so I also went to Audi City London. Unfortunately it was already closed when I arrived, but nevertheless here some Impressions from the Outside as well as the Adress, their Phone Number and the most important thing: the Opening Hours.

On Tuesday I will be live at the Audi City Berlin opening, stay tuned for another Post and live-Pictures on my Twitter and Instagram - do you already follow @thecaraddict?

•••READ MORE•••

A water producing Car .. Mercedes-Benz F-Cell

2014-02-01T16:37:00.002+01:00

A water producing Car .. Mercedes-Benz F-Cell

Hey Guys

Would you believe me if I'm saying that you can survive, just by driving your Car? Okay, you're right, this might sound a bit too odd and strange, but it is reality!

Already today the Mercedes-Benz F-Cell can produce water. Or it's the only thing that leaves the car as emission. You're still a bit too mind-blown about this thing? Check out the Video and belive what your eyes see.
•••READ MORE•••

Gallery: BMW X5 xDrive30d (white)

2014-01-29T11:00:00.000+01:00

BMW X5 xDrive30d

Hey Guys
As you've probably seen on my Instagram @thecaraddict two weeks ago I've attended the MINI Driving Experience in Sölden, Tyrol, Austria (Review and Gallery will follow!!) and as I needed to go there, not by drinking a certain Energy Drink and flying, I was able to take a perfekt Roadtripcar for this Trip from Munich to the austrian Ötztal - a brand new BMW X5 xDrive 30d in white.

•••READ MORE•••

Volkswagen crowned the ultimate Fan Food & WIN a VIP-Trip to WRC in Monte Carlo!

2013-12-26T22:42:00.001+01:00

Advertorial

Hey Guys

First of all I wish everyone a merry christmas and I hope you enjoyed it with your family, friends and beloved ones. Besides lots of Food, some presents and almost no posibility to do something else than spending time with your family (some like it, some not..) there is just one disadvantage about the winter time .. there is no Motorsport happening so you're not able to watch something on TV or via the Internet.

But in order to count the days down to the start of the WRC Rallye in Monte-Carlo Volkwagen presents a Video and something very special but cool, they invented the ultimate "VW Polo WRC Fan Food"!
After testing different types of fast food like Pizza, Burger, Fries .. they found THE ULTIMATE Fan Food for Volkswagen Fans. It can be eaten even during watching it both in front of the TV and right next to the track and it's easy and delicious - the Currywurst!
•••READ MORE•••

Window Shopping at Bob Forster Park Lane London

2013-12-04T09:19:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

In our current christmas-season there seems nothing better than shopping - buying stuff for our beloved and friends and sometimes also something small for ourselves. So Window Shopping at Bob Forster at Park Lane London might be a cheap solution, or going in and buying somehting?! What would you do?

Personally I wouldn't mind if this Brabus G-Glass would appear (in real size) under my christmas tree this year - it already has a red bow for me :)

•••READ MORE•••

Carspotting London: Mansory Siracusa Ferrari 458 (from Qatar)

2013-12-03T08:06:00.001+01:00

Hey Guys

A white Mansory Siracusa Ferrari 458 in London - one of the best things in London is definitely the possibility to go carspotting! So yesterday,while wandering the Park Lanve for Manufacturers Shops, this Mansory Ferrari first passed me ("nooo, I've missed it!!") and then, voila, it waited for me at a petrol station :)

Check out the Video, hope you like it!

•••READ MORE•••

Gallery: Nissan Leaf (Silver)

2013-11-25T22:29:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys

ようこそ、入力して、乗り心地を楽しんでください！ (Japanese for: Hello and welcome, jump in and enjoy your ride!)

Here some Pictures of my Test Drive with a Nissan Leaf electric car during "the electric avenue" back in May 2012, the Review will follow!
•••READ MORE•••

Lotus Motorsport presents the track-only Elise S Cup R

2013-11-24T11:13:00.000+01:00

Track-only Lotus Elise S Cup R

Hey Guys

Evolving from the 1.6 litre Elise platform, this is the first time the supercharged Elise S’ mid-mounted, transverse, 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE engine has been used in a Cup variant. Priced at £39,125 + VAT and boasting bespoke livery and aerodynamic body kit, the Elise S Cup R showcases the marriage of form and function perfectly so that performance is optimised yet retains its stylish and iconic aesthetic.

Performance is enhanced over the road-going Elise S thanks to a motorsport-specific engine control module (ECM) and a CFD proved aero pack comprising; front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing. Despite the extra body kit and race-ready additions, Lotus Motorsport manages to maintain the road car’s light weight of just 924 kg. These modifications and the clever manipulation of air-flow to create extra downforce, combined with adjustable damper and springs, reduces lap times by 4 seconds on a 5 km lap over the standard Elise S.
•••READ MORE•••

CARS AS ART – Aston Martin Centenary Celebrations on Canvas

2013-11-23T14:20:00.002+01:00

James Hart Dyke

Hey Guys

As luxury British sports car maker Aston Martin’s centenary year draws towards its close the company is unveiling a collection of unique artworks created to celebrate and document its 100 years in business.

More than 150 of the sport car maker’s owners, enthusiasts and advocates last night (21 November) joined key figures from the London art world at the brand’s unique central London showcase – W-One – for the unveiling of the paintings created by Aston Martin’s centenary artist-in-residence, James Hart Dyke.
•••READ MORE•••