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Gallery: 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona

Here’s our fist set of shots from the 50th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. It has been a great time and after 6+ hours of racing Porsche leads the GT class. Leads swapping, Ferrari’s taking each other out and the Audi R8 GRAND-AMs are getting broken in, literally. However that is not unexpected it is a wonderful site to finally see the Audi R8 in race form here in the U.S.

Head on over and check out the gallery from earlier today. Time to go shoot in the dark! Read more…

2011 Artega SE Concept

Artega car maker has unveiled new car sport electric construct, and elctrical version of its mid-engine sports car, it’s named 2011 Artega SE Concept. The 2011 Artega SE electric vehicle concept was presented at the 81st edition of the well-known Geneva Motor Show, aiming to offer its potential customers an efficient combination between environmental responsability and the passion for automobiles.

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Tesla announces pricing, options and battery specs for 2012 Model S

Tesla is still a year away from delivering its first Model S, but the up-start automaker has released official pricing details on its all-electric sedan, along with options and battery specs.

Pricing for the Model S is broken down depending on battery capacity and the resulting range, with the 160-mile version commanding $57,400, the 230-mile variant priced at $67,400 and the 300-mile Model S coming in at $77,400. There’s also the $87,400 Perfomance model which has the same 85-kWh battery as the 300-mile version. It’s worth noting that if you check the new Model S page, Tesla lists pricing after the $7,500 federal tax credit, which is a bit disingenuous, but to Tesla’s credit, it has kept pricing perfectly in line with previous announcements.

The battery specs have also been officially announced, with the 40-kWh pack providing a 160-mile range, a top speed of 110 miles per hour and a 100,000-mile warranty; the 60-kWh pack juicing up for 230 miles, a 120 mph top speed and a 125,000-mile warranty; and finally, the aforementioned 85-kWh battery pack delivering 300 miles of range and a 125 mph top speed in standard spec and a 130 mph top speed in the Performance version. The last two come with an unlimited mileage warranty and Tesla makes a point to clarify that ranges are based on an average speed of 55 mph.

Standard kit includes 19-inch wheels and that awesomely massive 17-inch touchscreen display in the dash, while 19-inch aerodynamic wheels that boost range by another 20 miles are optional and come in at $1,500. If you’re so inclined, you can opt for 21-inch hoops ($3,500), metallic paint ($750), panoramic roof ($1,500), Nappa leather ($1,500), air suspension ($1,500) and the $3,750 Tech Package which includes back-up camera, a power hatchback and keyless entry. You can also option up for an upgraded onboard charger good for 20 kilowatts and an additional 62 miles of range per hour ($1,500), along with a high-power wall connector for the custom charging system that will set you back $1,200 Read more…

Michael Bay’s Need for Speed The Run commercial

We’ve been posting a good bit about Need For Speed’s new racer coming out on November 15th. The demo, although minimal, is outstanding. Everything you’ve seen or heard has been true. Audio and visuals are stunning. NFS requested Michael Bay’s help on a trailer for the game. Yes, that Michael Bay. It came up nothing short of amazing. Check out both the full commercial and “the making of” after the jump.

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2010 Salon Prive Concours d’ Elegance

This week, revelers in the southwest London suburb of Fulham welcomed a bevy of classic and rare cars during the Salon Prive 2010 Concours d’ Elegance.  Those attending the fourth addition of the event saw more than 50 different vehicles on the lawn of the Hurlingham private club, with each car placed into one of seven categories.

In our massive photo gallery from the event, you can see modern warriors, like the Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing and Lamborghini Gallardo, but also many of their historic counterparts.  Bugatti and Alfa Romeo models built before World War II were on display, including the Bugatti Type 41 Royale, as were several Maserati models built while Adolfo Orsi helmed the brand.

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2012 Opel Astra OPC gets 280 horsepower, 155 mph top speed

We ogled the curvaceous Opel Astra GTC at Frankfurt, but this is the one we’ve really been waiting for: TheOPC version. Standing for Opel Performance Center, “OPC” is similar to the Honda ”Type R” or BMW ”M” nomenclature, although not nearly as well known. The 2012 Astra OPC could change that in a hurry.

GM’s European division has really done a number on the compact hatchback to make it worthy of the badge, dropping a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four with direct injection underhood. The 280-horsepower engine is also good for 295 lb-ft of torque, and GM says the Astra OPC can do all of 155 mph. Like the Astra GTC, the OPC uses the HiPerStrut front suspension with adjustable dampers, steering and throttle, thanks to the FlexRide control system. But the top-of-the-line Astra model adds a limited-slip front differential to help control all that turbo torque. Brembo brakes, special front and rear fascias, dual exhaust, performance seats, a special steering wheel and new instrumentation round out the OPC package. Read more…

Information on Upgrading Certain OnStar Generation 5 Analog/Digital-Ready Systems

Customers who wish to upgrade their vehicle to an OnStar® Generation 6 Dual-mode (analog/digital) system will be required to purchase a 3-year, non-refundable subscription to OnStar®. If they agree to this, they will be eligible for an upgrade, which will be provided to them at no additional cost. To participate in this program, the customer will pay the
id=”more-2605″>dealership for the 3-year subscription. Your dealership’s open account will be charged for the upgrade package so you must collect payment from your customer. The prices for the three upgrade packages are as follows:

3-year Safety and Security (S&S) ADT package: $549 plus tax (if applicable)

3-year Directions and Connections (D&C) ADT package: $1099 plus tax (if applicable)

3-year Luxury and Leisure (L&L) ADT package: $2159 plus tax (if applicable)

Important: If the customer sells their upgraded vehicle prior to the end of the 3-year subscription, any unused whole months of their subscription can be transferred to their next OnStar®-equipped General Motors vehicle.

Important: The new Dual-mode (analog/digital) OnStar® Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM) that will be installed into the customer’s vehicle, as part of this upgrade, will have a new telephone number assigned to it. There is no way to transfer the customer’s current telephone number to the new system.

Gallery: Belcar & BTCS testing from Circuit Zolder

Photo: ? 2011 Loek Pictures | oneighturbo.com

We will have a report on todays testing but in the meantime enjoy our first batch of photos, fresh from our photographer in Belgium. Read more…

BTCC: Brands perfect place to start

The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship’s top two names, Jason Plato and Matt Neal, say that Brands Hatch in Kent is the ideal circuit for the UK’s premier motor racing spectacle to get its new season under way this coming Sunday (3 April).

The pair, both double champions, are set to renew their long and intense rivalry this weekend at the world-famous circuit near Dartford where a bumper crowd is anticipated – last October, 42,000 people came through the gates to see Plato secure his second BTCC title.

And while often in the past they have disagreed on many things, Plato and Neal are united in the view that Brands Hatch’s short Indy circuit, on which the first three BTCC races of 2011 will take place on Sunday under the glare of live ITV Sport cameras, is the perfect venue at which to stage the championship’s opening event of the year. Race day tickets for adults are still available until midday this Wednesday (30 March) for as little as £25 (visit www.brandshatch.co.uk or tel. 0843 453 9000) while admission for children is FREE – that includes access to a specially organized autograph session with the BTCC’s star drivers in the Brands Hatch pit lane. Read more…

Formula 1 Vettel Takes Easy Win in Australia

Sebastian Vettel has won the Australian Grand Prix after a flawless performance in Melbourne. Vettel said “It was not an easy race,” and also said “The start was crucial. I had a good getaway but didn’t know if it was enough until I saw Lewis and Mark battling for position. On the first stint I trying to hold a gap and then at some point you reach a cliff and the tires see some degradation.” Read more…