Car News
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Production Version Revealed
The production version Aston Martin V12 Zagato has just been officially revealed by the British brand. The car will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month and work on its assembly will begin during the third quarter of 2012.
The Aston Martin V12 Zagato price will start at 330,000 GBP plus tax, and customer deliveries are expected to commence towards the end of 2012.
Range Rover Drifting on Snow
Harry Metcalfe, EVO’s founder, traveled to Finland in order to find out if he could drift a Range Rover on a track covered with snow.
It turns out he can, and we just love the fact that ‘missions’ like this are part of Harry’s ‘routine’ work. That is when he’s not busy traveling across Europe in supercars from Pagani or Ferrari.
Anyway back to our video, follow the jump to see how a 2.8 ton Range Rover drifts on snow. ‘It’s not easy’.
Audi R8 Spyder V8 vs Porsche Boxster Spyder: Which is Faster?
This is not one of those times when we tell you that you need to follow the jump and hit play in order to find out which car crossed the finish line first.
We will get straight to the point and tell you that in comparison test created by EVO involving the Audi R8 Spyder V8 and the Porsche Boxster Spyder in a race against time around the track, it was the Boxster who emerged as the faster machine.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Review
The Americans from Motor Trend have given a pretty accurate description of what the new 911 Carrera S is all about, and if you’ll check out our previous post where they compare it against the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport you’ll understand what we mean.
Now its time to find out what the Brits from Autocar think about the new generation 911, and in this case we are talking about a test drive conducted on UK’s Beachy Head Road.
2012 Corvette Grand Sport vs 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Motor Trend have compared two of the longest surviving name plates in the automotive history: the Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911.
To be more exact, the models which you will see in the video below are the 2012 Corvette Grand Sport and the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. There are many features that differentiate these two cars, like the size and position of the engine for example, but here are also quite a few similarities between them.
2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Revealed
Kia revealed the 2012 Optima SX Limited at the Chicago Auto Show yesterday, a luxed up version of the popular Optima which was already showcased in the company’s Super Bowl commercial called ‘Drive the Dream’.
The 2012 Kia Optima SX Limited uses the company’s 2.0-litre turbo GDI engine developing 275 HP and 269 lb-ft of torque which enables fuel economy figures of 22 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Heading to Geneva
Chevrolet decided to share an image with the upcoming Cruze Station Wagon before its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
This third body variant Cruze will offer close to 1,500-litres worth of cargo space (with the rear seats folded), and will complement the existing saloon and hatchback models.
Its engine will be a 1.7-litre VCDi diesel mated with start-stop technology as standard and rated at 130 bhp. CO2 emission levels are going to reach 119 grams per Km while fuel consumption figures are yet to be announced.
Toyota Priuc C Price
Toyota’s US Sales division announced pricing for the 2012 Prius C, the 5-door hatchback which expands the usage of the automaker’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system.
Expected to arrive at dealerships across the US in March, the Toyota Prius C will carry a starting price tag of 18,950 USD, figure which does not include the fee for handling and delivery.
The Prius C will be available in 4 equipment grades (simply called One, Two, Three and Four) with some of the convenience features offered as standard including a 3.5-inch TFT multi-information display, Bluetooth hands-free, USB and iPod connectivity.
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Preview
The production version 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March but until that time will come, the automaker decided to share some information and an initial photo with their upcoming mid-size crossover.
Designed to “better cope with the times” the new Outlander will target CO2 below 130 grams er Km (depending on the market), will be equipped with advanced safety features such as Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning and Active Cruise Control plus it will provide a more comfortable driving experience to its passengers.
Kia Trackster Concept Unveiled
As promised Kia unveiled their Trackster Concept in Chicago today, a performance oriented 3-door Soul coupe which hints at a possible production model.
Created by Kia’s design studio in California, the Trackter is aimed at road and track usage with Tom Kearns, Chief Designer for KMA stating that “The idea was to make the Track’ster tough looking, like a bulldog,” “We wanted to base the car in reality so people instantly knew it was a Soul, but with a lot of attitude. It had to be a bold interpretation that would change people’s conceptions of what a sporty Kia could be.”