It’s Ducati’s game to be upping its own ante, and it continues to do so on the foundation of its brilliant Panigale superbike. First there was the Panigale R (which we previewed here), and now comes the 1199 Superleggera set to debut at Milan’s EICMA Motorcycle Show this November. Meaning “super light”, the limited edition […]
23
Oct
Only 500 of the 342-lb / 200-hp Italian bikes to be made
15
Aug
Lightweight 100% cotton blankets made in Mexico with love
It’s not complicated: sometimes you just need a good blanket. Those of us in a city like Los Angeles know it well, if you ever venture to the beach and need to stake a claim of real estate out on the sand. A light, well constructed quality blanket is key. But it also works for […]
20
Dec
1,200 lbs x 210 horsepower = World Class power-to-weight ratio
By now you know the drill: it seems every couple months a tiny, financially bereft Eastern European country or bankrupt European powerhouse or fringe automaker decides it’s going to enter the Supercar Wars, and often the goals are lofty. Poland has its Arrinera De Veno, India its DC Design Avanti, Mexico its Mastretta MXT and Spain […]
12
Oct
Italian automaker returns after a half-century of silence
Defunct for over a half century, Italian coachbuilder Ermini Automobili Italia returns with a tiny, ridiculously lightweight roadster with only the joy of driving on its mind. The 686 Seiottosei is called so because it weighs in at a feather-light 686 kgs (1,512 lbs) — about the mass of the Bentley GT’s hood. This levity is […]
31
Mar
Slovenia's 450 HP, 2498 lb track-ready daily driver
Slovenian coachbuilder Tushek has just unveiled its latest creation, the Renovatio T 500, which claims to be the lightest V8-powered car on the planet. The love project of race driver Aljosa Tusek, the unique hand-built supercar implements Audi’s naturally aspirated 450 horsepower 4.2 liter V8 and unites it with a series of cutting edge racing […]
21
Feb
Aiming to make the 'Made In England' label into a truthful concept
The most iconic car in Jaguar’s illustrious history — and arguably the greatest GT of all time — the E-Type celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. And while Jag’s current XK (which we testdrove HERE) is an appropriate ode to that original E-Type, there certainly is room for a more loyal homage. It is in […]
2
Feb
Utilitarian boot with comfort, endurance & design
New York-bred Leffot has updated Alden‘s Indy 405C classic work boot by adding a beefier Commando sole, making it even better suited for colder climates and the icey world that they breed. The gripping soles are combined with the San Francisco company’s gorgeous rich mahogany cowhide — a sturdy collaboration available at Leffot for $480.
8
Nov
Highest production power-to-weight ratio motorcycle in the world
Yesterday Ducati unveiled the long-awaited 1199 Panigale Superbike in Milan where it will be displayed at EICMA 2011 — the 69th edition of the Milan International Motorcycle Show. A new benchmark in the sportbike market, the 1199 Panigale’s new Superquadro engine generates 195hp making it the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced. Paired with its […]
