McLaren F1: German Engine, French Tools, Japanese Stereo, Swiss Watch

When the McLaren F1 came out in 1992, standard equipment included a 627 horsepower BMW V12, air conditioning, electric windows and central locking, remote battery charging point with external charger, a flashlight in a tailored compartment next to the F1 Owner's Manual, a 10 CD Kenwood stereo system and a limited…

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2013 Ford Fusion: Open Wide And Say Hot

Taking a page from Ragu, Ford is giving buyers of the 2013 Ford Fusion more choices than they can probably comprehend. Five different powerplants (three gas, hybrid, plugin-hybrid), two transmissions, and FWD/AWD options. They call it the "power of choice" and we agree it makes Ford the most "pro-choice" automaker.

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Audi Titanium Package Is The New Chrome

Audi will re-offer the once-Euro-only shimmer-free Titanium Package on 2011 A4/S4 and A5/S5 models. The package replaces all that passé chrome with black trim. The titanium finish wheels are embarrassingly — as in they embarrass chromed-out Caddys — hot. [Fourtitude]

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2009 Ford Fiesta Engine Specs Announced, Top-Of-The-Line Duratec Hits…

This morning, Ford continued their excruciatingly slow release of details on the 2009 Ford Fiesta. Today's morsel is the top-of-the-line new Fiesta's Duratec gas engine will be rated at just over 118 HP, good for a 0-to-62 MPH jog in just under 10 seconds, yet still providing a combined fuel economy of 47.9 MPG (That'd …

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Ford Mondeo and S-Max Get New Diesel, Titanium S Option, American Lust …

Ford_S_MAX_Titanium_S.jpgIf you haven't noticed, it's Kinetic Design Friday. We've got your Ford Fiesta, your Ford Kuga, and now your S-Max and Mondeo. The biggest news is the new 2.2-liter four-cylinder TDCi Duratorq diesel engine for the Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy. This advanced diesel features the third generation common rail and turbo…

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North Americans Only! The Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition

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Canada's not minding in the least being lumped in with the US of A today — they're just happy they're getting a piece of this titanium-trimmed beauty — because it's only going to be available in North America. The titanium edition gets its name from the "titanium metallic trim" exclusive to the model. It's available in…

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Audi Launches New Titanium Package in Chicago

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At the Chicago show, Audi kept a lower profile than the syphilitic Al Capone in his Palm Island years. Still, it did stealthily launch its new Titanium Package for the A4 S-line, which includes 18" DTM-style alloys and polished black front grille frame, window trim, headliner and interior beltline trim (in lacquered…

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