BMW’s storied history of building roadsters dates back to the original 328 of the 1930s. However, there have been gaps in the brand’s open-top lineage, including one extended stretch through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. After a dalliance with the bizarre European market Z1, BMW finally got serious about roadsters again in the ’90s […]

When the latest generation of BMW’s big 7 Series went on sale in the U.S. early this year, buyers had a choice of either the marvelous twin-turbocharged and direct-injected 400-hp 4.4-liter V8 or the supremely impressive twin-turbo, 535-hp V12. A hybrid version of the 7 also goes on sale here in a few months, […]

Aston Martin will begin delivery in March of two new special edition models. The Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black will come with special coloring, lighter weight, and more.
Each vehicle will be hand painted in Carbon Black metallic, with Obsidian Black leather and silver stitching used on […]

For over a decade, Toyota had been frantically building up its North American infrastructure to build more and more cars and trucks. The plan was going smoothly until the new car market collapsed, leaving barren plants in its wake. But it appears as though Toyota is getting back on its feet. Automotive News now reports […]

Land Rover has unveiled the Freelander 2 Sport for the UK market.
Available in two different colors (Santorini Black and Lago Grey), the Sport features body-color exterior components, a rear spoiler, and exclusive 19-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels. If that isn’t aggressive enough, Land Rover also offers a sport styling package which includes revised front and rear […]

Ferrari has unveiled the one-off P540 Superfast Aperta.
Created by the company’s Special Projects division, for American Edward Walson (the son of the man who invented cable television), the Aperta was inspired by the Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-designed Ferrari which appeared in the movie Toby Dammit.
According to Ferrari, “The car was designed by Pininfarina and built in Maranello, […]

Front-wheel drive is a funny thing. When originally introduced during the Thirties in the Cord 810 (then later in the awesome supercharged 812) and the Citroën Traction Avant, FWD was hailed as a major breakthrough, a wondrous technological innovation that allowed for lower ride height and greatly increased passenger space. Postwar consumers got a taste […]