The reviews are rolling in from the press of the new Porsche Rolling Chassis Hybrid 918 Spyder, and critics can’t stop raving. Here’s what they’re saying: “It grips like mad and doesn’t roll a bit” – Top Gear “Porsche’s next supercar looks to be revolutionary” – AutoGuide “A sports car that goes even faster and moves the…
Maserati has confirmed it will build the production version of 2011’s gorgeous Alfa Romeo 4C sports car concept at its main plant in Modena, Italy, the site where it currently builds its GranTurismo coupe and convertible models. The sporty Alfa Romeo is two-seater with a very light carbon fiber body, and will be a global vehicle along…
Consumer Reports just analyzed 300 cars’ fuel consumption, and great news: the smart fortwo passion was named the cheapest to fill up! To make these calculations, Consumer Reports started with almost 300 vehicles in its current test ratings, then multiplied the fuel capacity against the current nationwide average fuel costs, according to the Energy Information…
Just last week, Jaguar unleashed an incredible new vehicle upon us all: The F-Type, announced at the New York Auto Show. Get ready to go 0 to 60 in under 5 seconds. The new F-Type is the successor of the Jaguar E-Type, one of the world’s most legendary roadsters and now a much sought-after collectible…
We were saddened to learn yesterday that Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, creator of the Porsche 911, passed away at the age of 76. Matthias Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, paid tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s services to the sports car manufacturer: “We mourn the death of our partner, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. As the creator…
Mercedes-Benz has taken a world-class, full-size luxury SUV and made it even better: the automaker is increasing active safety with new innovations like standard COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, Crosswind Stabilization, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, bolstered by Neck-Pro active head restraints, AIRMATIC self-leveling air suspension and the Brake Assist emergency braking system. Comfort…
Big news just announced at the New York Auto Show: for the first time in the United States, Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne…
Have you heard about the XJ Sport and Speed Packs for the Jaguar XJ? Enhancing the already exciting XJ was a challenge, but the Jaguar design team leapt at the opportunity with the newest model. As part of its upgrades, the new Speed Pack for the 510-horsepower XJ Supersport bundles a front splitter, rear spoiler, red-painted brake…
We are so excited to welcome Ann Margaret to Charleston and the U.S.S. Yorktown! Here’s a bit of fun trivia for you: Ann-Margret paid her first visit to the USS Yorktown on March 12, 1966, with Johnny Rivers as part of a USO tour. As her plane circled the USS Yorktown over the South China Sea,…
We’re so excited for the new 2012 INFINITI M35 Hybrid, which pairs a gasoline V-6 to an electric motor and lithium ion battery pack and manages the power through a seven-speed automatic transmission. Did you know this is the same vehicle listed in the Guiness Book of World Records for its top speeds? It’s thrilling…
