In today’s ever-changing global economy, reduction of manufacturing costs is the surest way to boost profitability. Each new platform, for example, requires unique tooling, unique production methods and (in some cases) unique assembly lines. The idea of sharing platforms across multiple vehicles and even multiple segments is nothing new, but… Read Article @ MotorAuthority
Rumors of a BMW 1-Series wearing a GT body style have been circulating since 2009. Meant as a competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz B-Class and the Audi A2, 1-Series GT models are expected to be a cross between a hatchback and a traditional station wagon, along the lines of BMW’s current 5-Series GT and upcoming [...]
Our love affair with automobile started over a century ago, when the first ungainly “horseless carriage” bumped its way into our hearts. These top 10 automobile museums show more than classics, more than evolution of design and engineering. They also remind us of automobile’s impact on the economy and culture of the world, and why [...]
As supercars go, the new McLaren MP4-12C is a spectacular performer, even if it isn't the most primal or angry exotic on the market. Its turbocharged 3.8L V8 and carbon fiber monocoque construction make it powerful and light, and a rather large thorn in the side of the likes of the 458 Italia and Gallardo [...]
We’ve already brought you photos and videos of the new 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, but until now, we hadn’t see one on the roads, anywhere in the world. Thanks to YouTube poster Dr. Gumo Lunatic, we now have footage of a 2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio in the wild. The 2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio will come [...]