When Fiat vanished from US shores almost 30 years ago, the brand shrunk back to Italy under a most embarrassing cloud — its tailpipe tucked shamefully between its wobbly rear wheels, headlights sad and filled with shame. The “Fix It Again Tony” acronym long cemented in the American psyche via a parade of flimsy, shop-prone […]
24
Jun
Fiat returns to America with its utterly lovable 500 Cinquecento
24
May
75 years of BMW's legendary racetrack-ready sports coupé
Yesterday it was the Aston Martin V12 Zagato tribute, and today it’s BMW’s turn to play their homage card. Their new 328 Hommage was crafted to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of BMW’s watershed 328 line, the sports coupé that helped define the Bavarian Motor Works very brand. Similar to the go-kart like Weismann Spyder Concept […]
3
May
A dazzling road car with serious motorsport intentions
Australian tuners RENM-Performance have dipped their mechanical fingers into the landmark R8 V10 frame and created a highly exclusive drop-top edition of Audi’s halo car. The RMS Spyder is fully fitted with carbon kevlar aero kit materials and revised aerodynamic modifications (revised front grill, brake cooling chambers, front splitter, redesigned front and rear side grills […]
Ferrari custom tuners Novitec Rosso will unveil their kit for the gorgeous 458 Italia at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2011. The tuned Italia will boast 609 hp with a top speed of more than 205 mphs thanks mostly to a re-engineered three-tailpipe exhaust system. The 39 boost in horsepower comes via an Inconel (the […]
11
Feb
Schwinn's Meridian 3-Wheeled Bicycle
When first learning to ride a bike, most of us used the assistance of a third wheel. Well you don’t have to be in single digits anymore to ride a tricycle. The good people from Schwinn have come out with the Meridian Tri-Bike for adults — perfect for those who use bikes for leisure rides […]
The futuristic carbon fiber B1K concept bike from Peugeot shifts the position of the handlebars, moving the rider into a more upright seating position — ideal for longer and more comfortable rides. Like the Hybrid City Bike, the B1K features a chainless drivetrain for a clean and elegant silhouette, and also incorporates a hubless rear […]
6
Jan
Your guide for a savvy and forward-thinking 2010
It’s a brand spanking new year, and there’s so much to look forward to and even more to leave behind. 2009 wasn’t kind to anyone, so I’m sure we’re all psyched just to leave that year in the past and welcome in the pure potential of what 2010 has to offer. In that mindset we […]
