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Arash AF10

Arash AF10 Itching To Enter Production

Back in 2006, Arash Farboud was snubbed by Ferrari when he requested a shiny new Enzo. Apparently they didn't feel the inherited fortune made in pharmaceuticals was enough to make him Ferrari material. Undaunted, Arash decided to pull a Deuce-move and thumbed his nose at Ferrari, building his own supercar. He pulled together the Farbio GTS as a proof of concept, and for the British Motor Show unveiled a concept car called the Arash AF10, a carbon fiber, Corvette-powered Enzo killer. Since then, things have been quiet, but according to Car, that doesn't mean nothing's been happening.

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5:00 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,468 views, 41 comments

Latest by my_imaginary_friends_bore_me: Shocking! another "supercar" that looks like all the rest. more »

british motor show

Ego Introduces $20,000 Bentley Notebook Computer; Still Uses Vista

Ego, Dutch maker of "luxury notebooks," displayed their $20,000 Bentley laptop at the British Motor Show this week. The computer features color schemes taken directly from Bentley automobiles, and each unit is hand-built and wrapped in custom-stitched leather. Actual computing is handled by a 64-bit processor with 160GB hard drive, running Microsoft Windows Vista. Additionally, the company says the carrying handle was inspired by the door handle on Bentley cars, but a quick peek at Ego's website shows pretty much the same handle design used on all their notebooks. Oh well. For $20k they must be telling the truth. [eGMCartech]

1:40 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,657 views, 30 comments

Latest by kaosfere: The phrase "quilted scrotum" is going to be stuck in my head all day. :( more »

british motor show

IFR Aspid Rears Ugly Head, 2.8-Second 0-To-62 Time, At British Motor Show

The IFR Aspid is capable of some seriously staggering acceleration, jumping from 0 to 62 MPH in just 2.8 seconds. That's what a 400 HP supercharged 2.0-liter inline-four bolted in a car with a curb weight of just 1543 lbs will do. Though, if you don't need that much speed, you can get the engine sans supercharger, which still makes 270 HP. That's still plenty of power, considering the bare chassis weighs just 175 lbs. But don't think that rigidity weight was sacrificed in the name of weight loss. IFR Automotive claims the Aspid is the first car ever to meet FIA safety requirements and EU homologation standards, making the Aspid legal on the street and the track. Despite all these impressive points though, we can't help but wonder why anyone would bother building it.

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11:20 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,481 views, 51 comments

Latest by Tanshanomi: @Bad Juju: I have very little recollection where the photo came from, but it's one of my favorites. I downloaded more »

2010 lightning gt

700HP Lightning GT Electric Sports Car Goes 200 Miles On 10 Minute Charge

With an electric motor at each wheel, the UK-built Lightning GT, unveiled yesterday at the British Motor Show, is said to produce a total of 700 HP. According to the company, the Lightning's nanotechnology battery pack will provide a 200-mile range on a ten-minute charge. Those are mighty big numbers to be throwing around, but with precious little known about the batteries, it makes it hard for us to validate the claims without independent testing. What we do know after the jump.

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10:59 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Andrew Stoy
20,106 views, 83 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: I think they problem here is they don't say how it's going to be charged. It's not going to charge more »

lotus evora

The Lotus Evora Weighs A Ton...And A Half

When the Lotus Evora debuted yesterday, we were surprised nobody made mention of the weight — it didn't show up during the live press conference, in any of the specs on the web, or in the initial press release. The real press release on the Evora has finally emerged and, drum roll, the figure is 1,350 kg, or 2,976 lbs. Shocking. We were hoping for 2,200 lbs, maybe 2,700 lbs being realistic, but nearly a ton and a half has us shocked. Not only that, but a lot more options have us scratching our heads. Does this change the way we'll look at the little 2+2? Discussion and press release below the fold.

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8:30 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,052 views, 73 comments

Latest by N/A: the original elise was around 650Kg. In creating the federal elise this weight rose to around 950Kg, a significant part more »

british motor show

Subaru Shows Trio Of Tuned WRX Imprezas At British Motor Show

Subaru has unveiled a threesome of high-performance WRX Imprezas at the British International Motor Show today, one of which could even be considered a 911-killer. First of the three was a lightly massaged Subaru WRX-S, with power bumped from 230 HP up to a very respectable 251 HP. But that's a mere pittance compared with the Impreza WRX STI 330S and an Evo-killing 325 HP. And what's this? The Subaru Impreza WRX STI 380S? If you've been following along with the upward progression, it'll be no surprise this third one's a monster with 375 HP mill under-hood, good for a mind-bending 4.4 second run to sixty. Two of the three Subies will definitely be terrorizing the peaceful British public soon. Hit the jump to find out which.

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6:20 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,499 views, 24 comments

Latest by cyclopticgaze: @leemikemphstn: I've seen numerous. I live in the CT countryside, so there are a lot of Subarus, but generally more »

2008 british motor show

Renault Megane R26.R Returns 27 MPG, Sets FWD 'Ring Record

What you're looking at isn't just the ugliest front-wheel-drive car ever, it's the ugliest and the fastest FWD car ever. Renault wants to make sure its customers know this, so they etched the R26.R's 8m 17s Nurburgring lap record for production FWD cars into the rear windows. Find out what makes the .R so special after the jump.

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4:20 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Wes Siler
4,888 views, 52 comments

Latest by RalphieDC: @eurodriver: Read it again: "and drops all the interior bits including the rear seats, the climate control, every airbag except more »

2009 nice mycar

NICE MyCar, A Study On How To Shrink A Suzuki X90

Meet the NICE MyCar, an all-electric runabout styled by the house of Giugiaro and expected to be on sale in the UK this fall. Debuting alongside the NICE Ze-O today at the British Motor Show, the MyCar is built around a tubular space-frame draped with a fiberglass body, all powered with electrons flowing through an unknown storage and motive apparatus. With charging times running in the eight-hour timeframe, a 40 MPH top end and a 40 mile range, the $17,882 Suzuki X90 rip-off will be a tough sell to all but the most smug of envirodorks.

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1:20 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,244 views, 22 comments

Latest by N/A: De Tomaso Mangusta, Maserati Ghibli .......NICE MyCar. How the mighty have fallen. more »

2009 ford fiesta econetic

Ford Lifts Hemp Curtain On Fiesta ECOnetic

Billed as the most frugal Ford ever, the 2009 Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is a special version of Ford's small Euro hatch. Powered by a 90 HP 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine calibrated for efficiency, the ECOnetic is able to return about 64 MPG (3.7L/100km). Perhaps even more impressive is the segment-leading 98g/km of carbon dioxide emissions, which is minuscule enough for the ECOnetic to avoid UK road taxes. All this tidiness is due in part to subtle aerodynamic tweaks, a slightly lower ride height, and low rolling-resistance tires. Though Ford is finally bringing the Fiesta to the US, there's no word on whether this particular version will be sold stateside. Full press release below the jump. More »

12:00 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,489 views, 45 comments

Latest by N/A: Oh, and a four door version- even better. more »

british motor show

Honda Unveils Low-Emission OSM Roadster, Possible New Design Direction

Staying true to the sketches, Honda has pulled the sheet off their lightweight roadster concept at the British Motor Show. The focus of this "study model" isn't on the drivetrain, like the Honda CR-Z, but rather on the lightweight roadster design — so much so that they don't mention a power source at all. Given the focus on low emissions in the press release, we imagine the two-seater would be paired with a small diesel if the car becomes a reality. Though there are "no plans for it to enter production," a similar car would clearly compete with the Focus CC and the Eos in Europe. We can dream, can't we? Full press release below the jump.

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10:20 AM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,290 views, 37 comments

Latest by N/A: I like-a this Honda. Much better proportioned than the lame CR-Z concept. more »

lotus evora

Lotus Evora Debuts At British Motor Show

Sure, we already knew what the new 2+2 from Lotus looked like — but we didn't know the name — until now. It's called the Lotus Evora. Yes, with the stroke of the "E" key, Lotus has added yet another E-word to the lexicon of Lotus history. The Evora is equipped with a 276 HP Toyota V6 making 252 lb-ft of torque and a six-speed gearbox, good for sub-5 second 0-60 runs. Of course, in the press conference, in proper British style, the only remarks on speed were, "We won't give you the speeds at the moment, because it wouldn't be appropriate, not with so many police around."

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8:01 AM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
8,832 views, 55 comments

Latest by Mr.Fresco: @bmoredlj: It should have seriously been called the Esprit. more »

2009 vauxhall insignia

Vauxhall Insignia Invades London In Elaborate Marketing Ruse

In a piece of intriguing, if not silly, marketing, the Opel Buick Vauxhall Insignia has made a public debut after being part of an elaborate setup in London's Potters Fields park, situated in the shadow of Tower Bridge. Days ago, a mysterious crash scene was laid out in the park, complete with an alien-looking UFO and men-in-black protecting a cordoned-off area. As part of the crash cleanup, the craft was lifted out by way of crane — today that craft opened to reveal the freshly designed Insignia, which dropped onto stage from a height of 45 meters.

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3:00 PM on Mon Jul 21 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,341 views, 20 comments

Latest by layabout: @Hello_Newman: We already had Blaine in a glass box for a month in London (a few years ago),i dont think more »

british international motor show

Electric Peugeots Trying To Edge Out London Taxis

At the upcoming British International Motor Show, an electric competitor to the familiar old London Cab will be launched. Based on the Peugeot MPV, the Allied Vehicles E7 is designed for cabbies considering cutting costs. Despite its lithium-ion batteries, range is still limited to 100 miles, which we're guessing is somewhat less if you're cruising around all day at the 60 MPH top speed. More »

4:40 PM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Mark Arnold
516 views, 12 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: $9,000 more for electric isn't bad, with the price of gas in Europe it's even a bargain. I still wouldn't more »

2010 lotus eagle

The 2010 Lotus "Eagle" Has Landed With New Pictures, Analysis

The British motoring rags are clamoring to reveal "exclusive" details of the 2010 Lotus Eagle. Yesterday, CAR brought us the first shot of the exterior of the new Lotus 2+2. Today, Autocar brings us the first interior shots and details of the powertrain. Even Lotus has gotten in on the act, issuing a press release that's full of hints about future high performance and convertible derivatives. All this is good for you because it means we can finally bring you some real analysis of the facts surrounding the $90,000 car that won't even be called Eagle.

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11:00 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Wes Siler
7,938 views, 62 comments

Latest by Tomsk: Not bad, but not "OMG wowzers that's hot all the dragons have wood" great, either. I have to wonder how Toyota more »

2010 lotus eagle

2010 Lotus Eagle Hatches Six Days Ahead Of Schedule

The 2010 Lotus Eagle has landed almost a full week ahead of its planned reveal at the British Motor Show. This single image was released on the Car Magazine website only moments ago, and we have it in full-sized glory, along with specs, after the jump. More »

3:20 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,181 views, 66 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: The silver/pewter doesn't do it justice. The black was much more interesting. Maybe Gulf Racing livery? I'll probably never even see more »

british motor show

Jaguar To Celebrate 60 Years Of Sports Cars With XK60, Six Weeks Of Indian Ownership With Tandoori Chicken

What better way to mark the 60th anniversary of the first XK car, the XK120, than by unveiling a performance version of the XK at the British Motor Show? We're not sure. Nor are we sure that the XK60 special edition above is actually a better performer than, say, the 2008 Jaguar XKR we reviewed, or the upcoming 2009 Jaguar XK, because they've yet to release any details. The best-case scenario is that something serious is lurking beneath that sexy bonnet; the most likely scenario is that it's a badge-and-trim special edition. Purposefully vague press release below the jump.

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10:00 AM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,088 views, 11 comments

Latest by SeanKHotay: Isn't Tandoori Chicken supposed to be red? more »

british motor show

Lotus Eco Elise: Less Weight Equals Greater Fuel Economy, Green Movement Scoffs

Who does Lotus think they're fooling? The huge, evil corporation is now claiming that by trimming 70 lb. from the 1895 lb. Lotus Elise S, they've made it more fuel-efficient. Oh yeah? Those of us in the Birkenstock-wearing, wood-burning-stove-using intellectual elite — we know better. Where's the trunk full of batteries? Where's the electric plug? Where's the giant green leaf badge? Brown? Everyone knows that's the color of pollution. Where's the hybrid sticker on each and every side of the car proclaiming your environmentally-friendly ways? No, a lightweight track car with a small engine can't be green! We're going to get you outlawed, you evil speeders.

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11:20 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Wes Siler
3,439 views, 65 comments

Latest by ccc40821: They really didn't do it for better fuel economy, but for the driver to better be able to accellerate his/her more »

honda osm

Honda OSM Convertible Low-Emission Sports Car To Bow At British Motor Show

Honda plans to go both green and topless at the British Motor Show with what they're unromantically dubbing the Honda OSM (Open Study Model), a lightweight, sporty "study model" of a low-emissions cabriolet. Does this mean it'll carry the same hybrid powertrain as the CR-Z concept? Is this just a diesel? They haven't told us, but the car officially has its coming-out on July 22, so we expect all the important details to leak out before the end of the week. More »

10:15 AM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,761 views, 14 comments

Latest by damnElantra: @cwilkey: so many "potential" sk2 replacements. so many ideas distracting from the original light weight small car idea. im just growing more »

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