One of the best values in the global sports car pantheon, Chevrolet’s Corvette has long stood at the apex of American performance. And while the statline of the Vette has always remained top tier, the car’s styling has left a lot to be desired since its long-nosed C3 bodystyle from the 1970s. Well now GM […]
14
Jan
GM's halo sports car enters its 7th generation with style
12
Nov
Lambo's peerless V12 monster loses its top
Today in Miami Lamborghini unveiled the drop-top version of its landmark Aventador LP700-4 — arguably the best V12 vehicle on the road today, and the funnest V12 we’ve ever driven. The Roadster version of the Coupe was inevitable, but Lambo is surprising enthusiasts with a few twists. First off, the two-piece hard top is made completely […]
18
Oct
The latest entry into the suddenly crowding luxury EV segment
Cadillac has decided to take its quite stunning Converj concept from 2009 (which we covered way back when) and move it into production, a very big announcement from GM’s luxury division. Another smart power play from Caddy, who really seem to be hitting on all cylinders at the moment — from the knockout punch of […]
1
Oct
Benz upgrades the electric car... and its price
Mercedes-Benz revealed their pure-electric version of the gullwinged SLS AMG Coupé supercar a bit earlier than expected, allowing us to get a peek at everything the electrified model has to offer. The SLS AMG Coupé uses the “Electric Drive” designation which will be used on all battery-powered electric passenger cars in the future from Mercedes-Benz, […]
17
Sep
Luxury automaker continues its emphasis on Art & Design
As we noted in our coverage of the Lexus “Laws Of Attraction” Event, the Japanese luxury automaker has set its goals to establish itself as a visually appealing brand, one based on the Art & Design concept. Now, on the heels of its award-winning LF-LC hybrid sports coupe, Lexus unveils another new concept: the LF-CC. […]
25
Jul
Audi finally addresses its halo supercar's muddled shifting
A headturner since the day it was first unveiled, Audi’s R8 supercar still guarantees stares and the instant attention of cell phone cameras on the daily. Having experienced both the R8 5.2 v10 and the R8 Spyder versions, we know firsthand the kind of contemplation Audi’s halo car commands. So for its mid-cycle refresh the […]
11
Jul
The $233K droptop just like the Coupé... only not in the USA
After the recent announcements of its AM 310 Vanquish and DBS Ultimate, Aston Martin returns today with the unveiling of its latest supercar: the V12 Vantage Roadster. The Vantage Roadster is outfitted with the same 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 engine found in the Vantage Coupé, which is just fine and dandy from this perspective: 510hp (380kW) and […]
3
Jul
The newest addition to the MP4-12C family goes topless
The launch of the stunning new 12C Spider by McLaren Automotive has just been announced, the topless version of the MP4-12C Coupe (which we previewed back in 2009). With an impressive 616 horsepower output from its bespoke 3.8-liter V8 twin turbo engine, this luxury convertible sports car boasts an blistering 0-62 mph in as little as […]
