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Ferrari Unveils Stunning FF
Ferrari has given us a preview of its latest production model on this fine winter morning. Called the FF (four seats and four-wheel drive), it represents a significant departure from Ferrari’s past GT cars.
First FAA-Approved HondaJet Takes To The Skies
Honda has had its first official flight of the FAA-approved HondaJet. The new light business jet took off from the Honda Aircraft Company’s headquarters at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Piedmont, North Carolina Monday afternoon. The goal of the 51-minute flight was to assess flight characteristics and gather performance data.
Lotus And Renault To Partner For 2011 Formula 1 Season
Renault Formula 1 has signed a partnership with Group Lotus that will see the racing outfit renamed Lotus Renault GP for the 2011 season. The partnership, a product of a deal worked out by Group Lotus plc and Genii Capital (a European investment firm that owns a large portion of Renault F1), will include a technology share between the two entities, both on and off the track.
Driven: 2011 Hyundai Elantra
The newest generation of compact cars in America is virtually unrecognizable from the vehicles that wore that class designation in years past. Long regarded as the purview of those who could just barely make the cut as new a car buyer, the compact segment has, for decades, featured some of the slowest, cheapest, most undesirable cars available. Even for enthusiasts, who tend to understand a bit better the advantages to be had via lower curb weights and shorter wheelbases, the really attractive small car propositions often could only be found in European or Japanese Domestic Market fare.
Driven: 2010 Year In Review(s)
It’s getting to be that time of year again—the holiday season is upon us, snowy weather is well and truly on its way, and another calendar is due to be replaced. A time to take stock of the year that’s passed, and look forward to the new one at hand, and all that.
Gamer: Gran Turismo 5 For PlayStation3
If you’re anything like us (and frankly, if you’re reading our GT5 review the day that the game goes on sale, you’re a little like us) the following is probably true: you’ve played every instantiation of the Gran Turismo series, since the title’s debut in 1997. You’ve played them a lot. You bought and played GT5 Prologue, hoping against hope that the full GT5 would be released within weeks of completing that too-short teaser of a game. More than two years later, and after near-countless release date announcements and delays, you had almost given up on ever getting behind the wheel of the newest Real Driving Simulator. Those thousand-plus cars, seventy-plus track configurations, online gaming, track editor, and damage modeling were vaporware after all.
Winding Road Issue 64 Is Now Available!
In this issue of Winding Road, we get to drive the fastest production car available, the 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Our minds are blown, too.
Forgotten Racing Heroes: Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Born in Paris, France in April 1937, Jean-Pierre Beltoise was a born racer. He competed in Formula 1 driving for Matra and BRM teams for a few years; but he also did several different forms of racing throughout his career.
Forgotten Racing Heroes: Sir Jack Brabham
The name Sir Jack Brabham is very well known among Formula 1 fans, but lately Sir Jack has been fading into the background and we thought we would refresh everyone’s memories with his mind-boggling accomplishments.
Forgotten Racing Heroes: Francois Cevert
Over the years, out of the many forms of racing there have emerged drivers that have won race after race and championship after championship. Overshadowed by these few stars are a multitude of drivers that few know and remember. Some, had short-lived careers that never allowed them to reach their zenith, and some have simply been lost in the crowd. In this series we will attempt to remember a few drivers who did wonders on the track but were ultimately outshone. One of these little known drivers is Francois Cevert.
Secondhand Gems: Five-Figure Supercar Bargains
Not everyone is flailing about in an economic freefall. That’s not to say it’s time to throw caution to the wind, but for those who still have a few bucks in the bank, you should know that six-figure supercars weren’t exactly immune to the financial crisis.
2011 BMW Model Year Rundown
Never wanting to keep us in the dark when changes are afoot (seriously, we get about six press releases a day from the various corners of the BMW universe), the good folks at BMW have given us a full rundown of the company’s model range plans for 2011. We’ve already cataloged many of these updates and changes as they’ve happened, with first drive reviews of the new vehicles, our impressions of the new motors, and announcements of upcoming models.
Formula 1’s US Return Takes Shape: Austin Track Location Announced, Key Investor Named
Organizers behind the return of Formula 1 to US soil have taken an important step today, announcing the location for the upcoming track facility, as well as identifying key players in the funding of the project.
Blog: Buick Does It Again—2 Million Americans Won’t Even Know
A lot of photons have been shot at General Motors over the past 20 months or so, which I suppose comes with the territory when you run around with government bailout financiers. Beyond the cheap shots and ridiculously impractical advice, two themes seem to stand out and at least resonate a bit:
1. GM needs to build better cars
2. Ford is doing a better job
First Look: 2011 BMW X3
BMW has just unveiled the new X3, and it looks to be quite an improvement over the previous generation. Primary motivation for the new model comes from a pair of familiar 3.0-liter I-6s, one naturally-aspirated motor, and another fitted with a turbo. Shifting duties are handled by an eight-speed automatic gearbox, which is shared with the 760Li, the new 5-Series, and the X5 and X6 ranges.
Video List: Automotive Fireworks For The Fourth Of July
Happy Birthday, America! For Independence Day, we wanted to celebrate with an appropriate list. We thought we’d combine one of our favorite things—the automobile—with everyone’s favorite part of the Fourth of July (apart from, of course, our freedom from the redcoats).
BMW 5-Series M Sport Package Revealed Early
BMW wonks over at 5post.com have dug up some early first images of the F10 5-Series in M Sport tr
Updated Again: Austin To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix Beginning 2012
Since we reported that a U.S. Grand Prix would be coming to Austin, Texas in 2012, a few more details have emerged, by way of the Austin American-Statesman.
Formula 1 Announces 2012 United States Grand Prix In Austin, Texas
It’s official: the United States will be hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2012. According to Formula1.com, the 2012 U.S. Grand Prix will be held in Austin, Texas, and will remain in the Lone Star State until 2021.
Spy Shots: BMW 6-Series Goes Topless
Apparently the weather was nice in Munich, because we have fresh spy shots of the next BMW 6-Series with the top down. The swirly BMW camouflage does a good job, as usual, of obscuring the majority of the new 6er’s body details, but a few things can be observed from our photos.
Monticello Motor Club May Host U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix
A letter published by AutoWeek revealed that Monticello Motor Club president Ari Strauss has been in talks with Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of Formula One Management, about hosting a grand prix at the private New York track.
