Gibbs Quadski Amphibious ATV
Normally amphibians are no-fun-to-drive, six-wheeled military vehicles that are designed for functionality than driving fun. The only other option for us to have a cheap amphibian vehicle was to build one ourselves, like the trio Clarkson, Hammond and May did in Top Gear. Michigan-based Gibbs Sports has created an innovative amphibious vehicle called the Gibbs...
New Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S
Porsche has unveiled the new 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S. the new insane 911 Turbo is powered by a 552 bhp, 3.8 liter, flat-six engine with two turbochargers. The power is transferred to all four wheels via a seven-speed PDK transmission. The Turbo S is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in...
2014 Toyota 4Runner Unveiled
Toyota has unveiled the new 2014 4Runner. The fifth-generation mid-size SUV features body-on-frame construction method with comprehensive suspension technology that yields optimal off-road capability. Generation to generation to, most of the SUVs, such as Nissan Pathfinder and Jeep Cherokee, have gone softer. Most of them are no longer rugged, go-any-where vehicles they once were. But...
Audi TT ultra quattro concept car
Audi will showcase the TT ultra quatro concept car at the 2013 Wörthersee Tour. The concept car is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine that makes 310 hp of power and 400 Nm of torque. With a weight of just 1111 kgs, the car has a power-to-weight ratio of 3.6 kg/hp. The concept TT...
Toyota Me.We Concept Car by Jean-Marie Massaud
Toyota has unveiled the Me.We concept car at Le Rendez-vous Toyota in Paris. The lightweight and affordable environmental car is a result of collaboration between Toyota European Design and Development and renowned French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud. The car features a lightweight tubular aluminum structure with interchangeable body panels (doors, wings, bonnet, bumper, etc)...
Kia CUB Compact Four-Door Coupe Concept
At this year’s Seoul International Motor Show, the Kia has revealed the new CUB compact four-door coupe concept. The CUB concept is less than four meters long and features rearward opening doors without traditional B-pillars for easy access into the cabin. The power is powered by a 1.6 liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine with...
Volkswagen iBeetle unveiled at Shanghai
Before reading the official press release by Volkswagen, I was wondering what this “i” in the new iBeetle means. I though it might be some “intelligent” technology which would make the iconic Beetle more appealing. But I was wrong. iBeetle is nothing but a normal bug with, there is no other way to say this,...
Rolls-Royce Alpine Trial Centenary Collection Ghost
To celebrate the successful completion of the Alpine Trials 100 years ago, the Rolls-Royce has designed a special edition Ghost. Revealed at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, the Rolls-Royce Alpine Trial Centenary Collection Ghost pays homage to the original Silver Ghost which won the “Best Car in the World” award in 1913. Official press release...
2014 Ford Fiesta ST Hot Hatchback
The new 2014 Ford Fiesta is the fastest-ever production Fiesta. The Fiesta ST is powered by a 1.6 liter EcoBoost petrol engine that makes 182 PS of power and 240 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox transfers power to the front wheels. The all-aluminum engine combines direct injection and Ford’s Twin Independent Variable Cam...
Toyota FJ Cruiser – Retro Style Off-Roader
Toyota FJ Cruiser is a one of a kind off-roader. The retro design of the vehicle is a reminiscent of the original Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers. The FJ Cruiser combines retro styling with modern off-roader technologies. It is powered by a 4.0 liter, six-cylinder engine with dual VVT-i and 4 valves per cylinder. The all-aluminum...
KTM E-Speed Electric Scooter Concept
E-Speed by Austrian company KTM redefines the electric scooters. Unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show, the KTM E-Speed is a concept electric scooter powered by a 11kW electric motor. The liquid-cooled electric motor generates 36 Nm of torque and drives the rear wheel via a belt drive. A 4.6kWh battery pack gives the E-Speed...
Volvo set to produce S60 Polestar
Volvo is set to produce a Polestar version of its S60 sedan. The first road car from Polestar will directly compete with high-performance cars from German carmakers Mercedes, BMW and Audi. The Polestar is to Volvo what AMG is to Mercedes and M-Division to BMW. The car is powered by a 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder...