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Archive for January, 2012

Vaughn Gittin Jr. almost out-drifted by RC car

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Ford, Celebrities, Racing

We’ve finally come to accept the fact that we’ll never be Vaughn Gittin Jr. There can be only one one pure-bred drift hooligan of his caliber on this planet and truth be told, our sideways skills are paltry at best. That doesn’t mean we [...]

Viper! 2013 SRT Viper Teaser Photo Unveiled on DriveSRT Facebook Page

If you’ve been waiting impatiently for the return of Chrysler’s iconic Viper, it’s time to start getting excited: Chrysler’s SRT brand has released the first official teaser photo of the upcoming 2013 SRT Viper online ahead of the new snake’s debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
Released at the DriveSRT Facebook page, there’s not [...]

By the Numbers: Lamborghini Aventador, Murcielago, and Diablo

Lamborghini’s newest and hottest flagship exotic car has broken the three-second barrier. In a First Test, we timed a 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 European-spec model accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds — a feat of physics made more impressive by the ease with which it’s possible.
“But more impressive,” we write in the Lamborghini [...]

Thread of the Day: What’s Next for Cadillac?

Now that the 2013 Cadillac ATS is buttoned down, forum member williams2k12 is hungry for more product from General Motor’s luxury arm. And who could blame him? Cadillac is on a roll and we’re sure many of you out there are wondering the same thing: What’s Next for Cadillac?
Not surprisingly, the forum discussion has been [...]

10 Things You May Not Know about the Lamborghini Aventador

Cars like the Lamborghini Aventador give more information than we know what to do with. The notes I took after a run to 172 mph on Nardo’s road course, for example, took up pages. And while I spent the weekend recovering from that acceleration blast (and many others like it), I started remembering other interesting [...]

Mystery Vehicle – Part 190

Who knows WOT vehicle is shown here? If you’ve got an idea, tell us in the comments section below.
Last week, AlaskanRoads and Dodge11x identified our Mystery Vehicle, the Citroen C6 luxury car. Get your Citroen fix by heading to the Motor Trend WOT Citroen channel here.

Seinfeld, Leno Fight for First New Acura NSX in Super Bowl Spot

When it was shown and announced at the 2012 Detroit auto show, many enthusiasts saw the new NSX concept as a sure sign that Acura’s revival was well underway. Although it’s still a few years out from being in the showroom, that hasn’t stopped Acura from showcasing it in its first-ever Super Bowl ad this [...]

Toyota Camry Super Bowl Ad Reinvents Babies, Couches and Cops

The one time of the year that TV commercials aren’t fast-forwarded over or muted is during the really big game. You know, the big football game that starts with “Super” and ends in “Bowl.” Companies fork over millions to be a part of the action, and automakers are front-and-center. Toyota took the over-the-top route this [...]

New Report Says Treasury Will Lose $23.77 Billion on Bailouts of Chrysler, GM

In a report to Congress, the U.S. Treasury has said it expects to lose even more money on bailouts of domestic automakers than previously expected. According to The Detroit News, the Treasury now expects to lose $23.77 billion on the $85 billion bailout package, up from the $23.6 billion loss predicted in fall 2011.
The bailout [...]

We Hear: Lamborghini Just Says No To Turbos

How does a turbocharged Gallardo sound to you? Or a few turbos in a 2012 Lamborghini Aventador? Well, whether you like the idea or not, it’s not going to happen anytime soon says Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann.
In an interview with Autocar, Winkelmann stated that turbocharging is not in the cards for Lambo, at least in [...]