The DB12 from Aston Martin exudes success.
George Bernard Shaw famously characterized fashion as “an induced epidemic,” and the launch of Aston Martin’s new DB12 at a showbiz party on the Côte d’Azur this week was a masterclass in conjuring a mass outbreak of desire for the new “super tourer” …
Fornasari’s Gigi 311 Sports Car, akin to a Zagato
Off-kilter boutique auto-maker Fornasari brought to light its latest design venture this past month in Geneva – the Gigi 311 GT. Shown as what appears to be a rolling chassis only the Gigi 311 is promoted as a performance GT with full customization options. …
Mercedes-AMG expands with the GT Concept, a hybrid vehicle.
Mercedes-AMG built its reputation for developing sleek, sexy performance coupes from the ground up with the SLS AMG and GT lines. Now it’s ready to try its hand at developing a four-door, and using the AMG GT Concept on display in Geneva as an indication, …
Examining the magnificent McLaren 720S up close
McLaren set tongues wagging when it unveiled the 720S at the Geneva Motor Show . This latest supercar is built on a brand new chassis, clever aerodynamic elements, and some absolutely bonkers performance claims. So what’s the story behind that new face? …
Japanese electric supercar with eight wheels aiming for a land speed record of 250 mph
January 8, 2009 What’s the land-speed record for an electric eight-wheeler? It seems we’re soon going to find out. A team of electron-heads at Japan’s Keio University have built two of these oddly-shaped supercars, powered by Lithium-Ion batteries and …
The swiftest and most powerful drop-top Bentley ever made
Bentley is fast moving from its luxury car tag to that of a supercar brand with the latest release of its Continental Supersports Convertible – the fastest four-seater convertible on the road. The new Supersports has the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged …
The Fahrradi Farfalla FFX may be the slowest supercar ever made.
Look quickly at the Fahrradi Farfalla FFX and you might mistake it for a limited edition Ferrari. Scan a little more closely, though, and you’ll notice the thin, hollow wheels and barren interior. Something is certainly amiss, and it’s because the FFX …
The brutal Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series has been unveiled.
Due for its public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles motor show, Mercedes-Benz AMG has finally revealed images and details of the SLS Black Series. Ever since the gull-winged wonder was first released in 2010, enthusiasts and schoolboys have been anticipating …
The newest supercar in Canada is the Felino cB7.
North America may be in the grip of a brutal winter, but Canada is trying to bring in some heat with a homegrown supercar. At this year’s Salon International de Montréal, the Felino Corporation unveiled its Felino cB7 – a high-performance two-seater for …
Aston Martin unveils the Vulcan.
When an Aston Martin promises “extreme performance,” it’s time to get out of the way. After weeks of teasing, the company is lifting the lid on the Aston Martin Vulcan; its new track-only V12 supercar. Set to make it debut next month at the Geneva Motor …