http://www.autofans.us Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:55:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the decade or so it's been on the market, the Audi TT has become world renowned for its avant garde style, but it's never ranked high as a true sports car. That perception changed recently thanks in large part to quattro GmbH -- the performance division responsible for the ... http://www.autofans.us/2010/03/14/first-drive-2010-audi-tts-coupe/ This is an artist's imagining of a possible Audi RS7. This RS7 rendering sees the car with a rear-mounted engine, with design elements much like the current (real) Audi R8, including the contrast in color between the engine bonnet and the rest of the body. But here the contrast becomes more defined, ... http://www.autofans.us/2010/03/14/audi-rs7-concept-artist-design-interpretation/ Convertibles have long been something of an acquired taste. Devotees steadfastly defend the unique sensation of elemental motoring that can only come when plugged in to one's surrounding breezes, noises and smells. Conversely, detractors have traditionally lambasted droptops for their lackluster foul weather performance, added weight, vulnerability, and creaky, ill-handling ... http://www.autofans.us/2010/03/13/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-cabriolet-is-a-smooth-spanish-fly/ Nissan has released details about the US-spec 2011 Nissan GT-R. The biggest change is the elimination of the base model, which was priced from $80,790 (in the 2010 model year). For 2011, the sole model is the $84,060 GT-R Premium (a $1020 increase over the 2010 GT-R Premium). Options include 'Super ... http://www.autofans.us/2010/03/13/2011-nissan-gt-r-base-model-dropped-for-north-america/ The Chevrolet Corvette is a uniquely American invention. It's the quintessential sportscar from the land that brought us baseball and apple pie. Interesting, then, that General Motors would choose to seek out design studies from its various styling studios from all around the globe, particularly those in Europe. According to AutoWeek, ... http://www.autofans.us/2010/03/13/gm-scouring-the-globe-for-next-corvette-design-first-time-looking-beyond-us/