Archive for January, 2009
Proton getting muddy to clean up its image?
Proton’s cars usually don’t get much time on TopSpeed because they have traditionally been, well, boring. But the economy carmaker has always had an ace up its sleeve: it owns Lotus. Now it may be using the British brand to help it dominate the rally car circuit. It seems there is a perfect storm brewing. [...]
BMW Alpina B7 will debut in Geneva
BMW makes a M3 and a M5, but it doesn’t make an M7. That’s where Alpina comes in with the B7. The tuner has a long standing close relationship with BMW, so now that there is a new 7-Series out, the new B7 close on its heels. In fact, reports now say that the car [...]
Porsche 911 (998) Carrera Cabrio first ever spy shot
We’re just getting settled with the latest update to the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera, but we also know the 998 is just around the corner. We’ve already seen the spy shot of the future Turbo version out for a little testing, and now we see the convertible testing to make sure the new top can [...]
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic
If you’re going to go retro, why not go all the way? Dodge revealed a special edition called the Challenger R/T Classic, which takes even more elements from the original 70s Challenger. The price for this extra throwback is $34,005, which is a $3,460 premium over the base price of a regular Challenger R/T. But [...]
Chrome Mercedes C63 AMG
Looks like Dubai likes its chromed Mercedes. Back in October we saw a chromed SLR in the desert city, and now we have pics of a C63 AMG going for the ultimate bling. The look-at-me-shine of this car just can’t match the appeal of a simple matte black paint job. Always remember the understatement can [...]
Nissan 370Z roadster rendering
We recently confirmed the Nissan 370Z roadster will make its world debut at the New York Auto Show and also saw the patent sketches of the car. It’s not too hard to imagine what drop top car will look like. The exterior of the 350Z and the 370Z coupes don’t appear that different, so squinting [...]
Spy Video: Audi RS5 undisguised
We know the Audi RS5 is close to its debut. It’s already been caught a few times without any disguise. Judging by the license plate, this video is likely of the same unmasked car we saw back in October. That doesn’t matter too much because even if the sight is not new, the sound is. [...]
BMW 1-Series Supersport rendering
As reported at the beginning of the month, BMW is preparing a Motorsport version for the future 1-Series. The folks over at AutoBild took some of the current 1-Series car elements and mixed it with some classic elements of the 2000 and 2002 model cars to come up with this rendering. Some speculation has this [...]
2009 Mercedes E-Class AMG sports package
Dust hasn’t even begun settling on the new Mercedes E-Class sedan, and there is already a body kit for it. This one comes straight from AMG, but don’t get too excited. If you want engine modifications, you’ll have to wait for the E63 AMG. The package consistis of an AMG front apron with large cooling [...]
Video: Gallardo LP560-4 tested on the snow
Not to be outdone by the Nissan GT-R’s romp on a snowy Nürburgring, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has its turn in the cold stuff. The Lambo may not get to slide around on a famous German road, but the GT-R didn’t have Fifth Gear star Tiff Needell behind the wheel.
