2012 F&M Evantra

From Mazzanti Automobili in Italy comes the F&M Evantra, to be released in mid 2012. This limited supercar series will be produced at a rate of only five models per year. The customization and production of each model for its client will be personally supervised by the car's builder, Luca Mazzanti. Whats in a name… The F&M Evantra derives its name from an ancient Etruscan goddess, and was formulated by Hungarian car designer Zsolt Tarnok. The Evantra is a mid-engine super car, meaning the engine is mounted nearer to the center of the vehicle. This engine layout more evenly distributes the engine weight on all four wheels, and makes the vehicle faster and easier to turn. Exterior & Interior The body style of the Evantra is...

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Mercedes-Benz Classic Cars Past and Present Making the News

The much celebrated German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has always offered high quality motoring along with expertly engineered technical automotive design. Mercedes-Benz has always been competitive and had an active racing presence over the years, which has helped with the company's car development and design. This can still be seen today, with Mercedes having a major role in many areas of motorsport around the world, including the high-profile Formula 1 World Championship and the DTM (or Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters - German Touring Car Masters) race championships, as well as world-renowned races like Le Mans. Ultimately, Mercedes-Benz is always in pursuit of driving and motoring excellence and that's what can be found across their...

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The 2013 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van Makes Its North American Debut at the Chicago Auto Show, nissan nv200,nissan nv200 cargo,nv200 cargo,commercial cargo,cargo van,impressive fuel economy

The 2013 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van made its official North American debut at the 2012 Chicago auto show. This is despite the fact that the NV200 was previously seen in the streets of New York as one of the leading vehicle models used for as taxis in the city. Upon its debut at the 2012 Chicago auto show, Nissan announced that the event marks the launch of the NV200 as a dependable and utility-driven commercial cargo van. According to Nissan, the NV200 is set to compete with the popular commercial vans in the US and the rest of the North American market such as the Ford Transit Connect and the Ram Cargo Van. Nissan is quite optimistic that the 2013 Nissan NV200 will be successful in taking on the challenges posed by its closest rivals on the commercial...

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Frozen In Time - Classic Volvo Parts

From the cold north in Scandinavia, one car manufacturer stands out as the maker of cars that are synonymous with safety. Volvo, based in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, has, for over 80 years now, been building cars that not just last, but stand the test of time to an extent that would put many reputed car manufacturers to shame. With many cars still on the road with many hundreds of thousands of miles on the clock, some being several decades old, it's hard to find a fault in the build quality. And with the proper maintenance, they can keep running for many more years. Although the original lot were based on a simple design philosophy - of being safe and reliable cars above all else, always following the function over form methodology. Now, after their stint with Ford and the lessons learned...

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2025 Bugatti Aerolithe Concept,The Future in Mind, Features, Performance, Specifications

The 2025 Bugatti Aerolithe Concept is the work of Douglas Hogg, a Coventry graduate. The design draws its inspiration from the original Bugatti Aerolithe concept showcased at the 1935 Paris Motorshow. The old Bugatti Aerolithe concept was also the inspiration of the Atlantic 57SC. The Future in Mind Designed 75 years after the original Aerolithe was launched in Paris, Douglas Hogg has introduced the modern interpretation of the design. The car looks quite futuristic, despite being based on a design that was made quarter of a century back. Hogg suggests that he has used a minimalistic approach in pure surfacing for the design and applied a principle of Ettore Bugatti for Automotive design. The car design represents simplicity, elegance,...

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2013 Acura ILX, 2013 acura ilx, acura ilx, acura ilx , 2012 chicago auto show, chicago auto show, chicago auto show 2012

As many of you already know, the current-gen Acura TSX is generally speaking a spiffed-up Euro-spec Honda Accord. The automaker hopes to pull off a similar stunt again -- this time by using the Honda Civic -- with its upcoming 2013 Acura ILX, which is making its official debut in production-spec trim at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. We first saw the ILX concept version a few months ago at the Detroit show, and liked it. Although the 2013 Acura ILX is based on the current-gen Honda Civic, the automaker went to great lengths to ensure the two wouldn't be Doppelgangers. And from what we can see, Acura succeeded. While the Civic's sheetmetal is staid, the ILX's is interesting and bold, befitting the compact luxury segment in which it will compete....

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, 2013 volkswagen beetle diesel tdi, volkswagen beetle diesel tdi, volkswagen beetle diesel tdi 2012, 2012 chicago auto show, chicago auto show

Volkswagen has made it clear it intends to broaden the appeal of its new VW Beetle and, with the return of a diesel model, it now has three powertrains for prospective buyers to choose from. The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, which is bowing at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, will hit dealerships this summer. The Beetle TDI uses the same mill found in the Jetta and Golf, VW's 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection inline-four rated at 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic, both of which send power to the front wheels. Fuel economy estimates have been set at 29/39 mpg city/highway, slightly below the 30/42 mpg rated Golf and Jetta TDIs. Exterior differentiation between the TDI and...

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2012 Fiat 500 Abarth [w/video], 2012 FIAT 500, 2012 fiat 500 abarth, fiat 500 abarth, fiat 500 abarth 2012, 2012 fiat 500 abarth first test, 2012 fiat 500 abarth test, 2012 fiat 500 abarth specs

Covering the automotive business is rife with surprises. Case in point: On a recent trip to the stunning Algarve region of Portugal to test Continental Tire's new ContiEcoContact 5 (verdict: they're very good), we had the chance to sample a bit of forbidden fruit. In the process of learning about the German company's doughnut-making capabilities (which included a journeyman's seminar on velocity-excited short- and long-chain polymers, the CEC5's three-percent fuel economy bump and improved wet-braking capabilities), one test car fitted with Continental's new rubber was a EU-spec 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth. Knowing that the factory-fettled 500 is headed our way in two year's time, we snagged the keys to see if Italy's hottest hatch was ready to...

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