Maserati unveiled its highest performing vehicle ever, the MC Stradale, at the Paris Auto Show and sent the auto world into a tizzy. As manufacturers are scrambling to make their vehicles more efficient and eco-conscious, Maserati is clearly taking aim inteh othe rdirection and putting an emphasis on performance. Always a force in luxury, as […]
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Oct
Maserati's best performing vehicle ever, in action
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Sep
Scooter E concept to be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show
It makes sense that MINI, makers of the beloved Cooper mini-rocket, are jumping into the scooter pool — and making them electric. Electric scooters are set to become a huge worldwide market, and MINI has the pedigree, BMW quality engineering and brand clout to be taken seriously. Set to debut three versions of its new […]
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Jan
Mini's dune-rolling concept helps lift Detroit from mire
One of the more interesting concepts at this year’s NAIAS in Detroit is Mini’s Beachcomber, a 4×4 off-roader with an open top and sides, reminiscent of the old Meyers Manx dune buggies — or even recent Jeeps. It also comes with semi-hard lightweight door and roof units you install temporarily if the weather turns on […]
Take a long look at the above photo. It’s GM’s booth at the 2009 NAIAS in Detroit, the most important car show in America. And no, it’s not after-hours. This is mid-show. Yowzers. I haven’t such emptiness since that Heidi Montag wedding (Zing!). Obviously, a very slow year for Detroit. A consultant who used to […]
