Car News

The new MINI Superleggera

By amber.

Have you seen the new MINI Superleggera?

Italian coachbuilders have re-imagined the British icon, creating a light-weight roadster infused with Milanese style and flare.

Hot?... or Not?

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gullwing

By amber.

Did you know...

that a historic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is going up for auction?

It's expected to fetch $1M later this year, and was driven by Stirling Moss before his victory at Mille Miglia in 1955.

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Staying connected

By amber.

According to IDATE, by 2018, 420 millions connected cars will be on the world's roadways. 

There are several designs being worked on, and IDATE proposes different strategies for creating connected cars. 

Whatever strategy auto makers decide to use, you'll be connected from anywhere at any time. 

The world just became a little bit smaller!

Fun Fact Friday - 5 things you should know about Google's self-driving cars

By amber.

This Fun Fact Friday, we're focusing on the 5 things you should know about Google's self-driving cars:

1. They've driven 700, 000 accident free miles so far on freeways

2. Google's cars can rapidly learn how to handle thousands of urban driving situations

3. Just 4 states - Nevada, California, Florida and Washington D.C. - have approved testing on public streets

4. Back in 2012 Google predicted that we'd have self-driving cars by 2017 - they haven't revised this date!

5. Google will probably sell it's technology to major car manufacturers rather than invest in making the cars themselves.

Click here to learn more!

The new VW Golf R

By amber.

The new VW Golf R concept car can push 400hp, and go from 0-100kn/h in 3.9s.

Too bad it's only a concept

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Look like a movie star on vacation!

By amber.

Apparently, you can now feel like a movie star when you go on vacation! Big rental car companies have begun to offer Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Aston Martins, and Teslas in a bid to meet a demand in this market.

You can usually find these cars offered in flashy cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami beach, but you can also find them in less glamorous places as well.

One thing is certain, though, they don't come cheap!

Read more here!