As McLaren’s sole tire supplier and technical partner, Pirelli has developed bespoke versions of the P Zero and P Zero Corsa on the new MP4-12C for road and track use respectively. The performance of this “dedicated” tire were tested last week on the Ascari circuit, near Ronda (Spain), during the presentation of the new supercar. Continue Reading
The designer behind the fictional light cycles in Tron: Legacy and the bubbleship flown by Tom Cruise in Oblivion is making a real-world motorcycle, the first produced under the Lotus marque. The Lotus Motorcycles C-01, described by the creators as a “hyperbike,” is the creation of former Bugatti Automobiles designer Daniel Simon and Germany’s Kodewa racing team, who have licensed the U.K. sports-car manufacturer’s name. Holzer Group will carry out the development, production, and assembly of the machine. Continue Reading
Arizona, and Texas have already done it and now New Jersey has become the third state to ban direct to customer sales of the Tesla electric car. On the surface it would seem that the move is stupid and simply a way to satisfy dealerships who have an issue with the company not doing things in the same way as a traditional dealership.
Back in 2009, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, then CEO of Bentley Motors, tried out a pair of zai skis and loved them so much, he suggested a partnership. The two brands already shared a common DNA – innovation, craft and a passion for speed and performance. zai for Bentley skis are a distillation of this shared philosophy, combining cutting-edge technology with a long tradition of craftsmanship.
zai was founded by a team of designers and engineers intent on taking ski-making to a higher level of craft and exclusivity – Bentley was the perfect partner. Continue Reading
In the most recent Cadillac commercial promoting the new Cadillac Crest and 2015 ATS Coupe, FURNE ONE and his elaborate gold chest-plated dress from his ‘Good vs. Evil Collection’ is featured as one of the main looks.
The video was styled by widely acclaimed costume designer and wardrobe stylist B. Åkerlund Continue Reading
He certainly does in this 2014 Super Bowl commercial for KIA which was “Leaked” to us. KIA has been like numerous other budget vehicles working to shake their economy only image and break into the luxury market share and this latest effort is certainly amusing. Will they succeed? We don’t know! But this commercial certainly takes us back to a fun time. Continue Reading
Lincoln has unveiled the 2015 Navigator ahead of February’s Chicago Auto Show. The Navigator has not changed a lot since 2007, so what will you find special in the 2015 model? First, the updated Navigator gets it own take on the Lincoln’s signature split-wing grille. Next, there’s a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine (which is also used in the Lincoln MKS and MKT), which will produce 370 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.
The new engine replaces the 5.4 liter V-8, which only produced 310 hp. Lincoln says the new engine will produce best-in-class tow ratings. Continue Reading
