Prince Charles planning eco-friendly motor show in London?

Filed under: Hybrid, Misc. Auto Shows, UK, Electric

While fire-breathing performance automobiles and hot rods are car-show fixtures, there aren’t many environmentally-friendly vehicle shows out there, so Prince Charles is having one in his front yard. The Prince of Wales will open his gardens at Clarence House to the public from September 8-19 (neighboring gardens at Lancaster House and Marlborough House will also open their respective gardens) for what’s being…… Continue reading

Salon Privé 2010 fires up as Europe’s largest luxury and supercar show

Filed under: Classics, Misc. Auto Shows, UK, Design/Style

Ford hints at 400-HP Taurus SHO and more during annual convention

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Ford, Misc. Auto Shows

Blue Oval execs rolled out the red carpet for Taurus SHO owners last week in Dearborn, MI to welcome 100 privately owned examples and many more enthusiasts to town for the 19th annual national Taurus SHO convention. Ford would love nothing more than to win the approval of the already rabid SHO enthusiast community… Continue reading

Autoblog attends 2010 Le Mans Classic, celebrates 80 years of legendary racing

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Europe, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, Porsche, Misc. Auto Shows, Ferrari, Racing

Every two years in July, hundreds of vintage race cars gather at the famed… Continue reading

First U.S.-market Fiat 500 Prima Edizione reserved for Fiat fans

Filed under: Hatchback, Misc. Auto Shows, Fiat

There was undoubtedly some freaking out at the annual Fiat Freakout held at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC this year. The Freakout is more respectably referred to as the annual gathering of Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited, where owners and fans show their vintage love. This year, Fiat North America CEO Laura Soave personally rewarded the assembly with news that… Continue reading

Video: Hamilton and Button take to the hill at Goodwood in the McLaren MP4-12C

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Misc. Auto Shows, UK, Luxury

We’ve been talking about and looking at the McLaren MP4-12C for so long that it’s hard to believe the general population is only seeing it this week, but that’s indeed the case. Ron Dennis’ newest creation has finally showed…… Continue reading

Rare Aston Martin DB5 convertible drives $5.6 Million in sales at Goodwood

Filed under: Classics, Convertible, Auctions, Aston Martin, Misc. Auto Shows, UK

Britain has produced more than its fair share of memorable classics, but arguably few as seductive as the classic Aston Martins of the 1960s. Introduced in 1963, the DB5 benefited from several generations of DB4 development, largely retaining the Touring bodywork but replacing… Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept ready to blitz the front

Filed under: Concept Cars, SUV, Truck, Europe, Mercedes-Benz, Misc. Auto Shows, Military, Off-Road

Planning on invading something? Ze Germans have a bit of experience to impart, and it comes in its latest form as the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept. Unveiled at the Eurosatory defense exposition in France - so named… Continue reading

Sportec returns with hotter, lighter SPR1R

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Misc. Auto Shows, UK

There seems no shortage of tuners committed to joining the word “Porsche” with the word “faster.” Today’s faster 911 comes via Swiss tuner Sportec in the battle-gray guise of the SPR1R. A refined version of the SPR1 the company debuted last year, this one sticks with the 3.6-liter, 846-horsepower twin…… Continue reading

Special two-tone California to lead Ferrari fleet at Goodwood

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Misc. Auto Shows, Ferrari, UK, Racing

Ferrari always shows up huge for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and this year will be no exception as a roster of factory and private entries fill out the Prancing Horse stables on the run up the Earl of March’s…… Continue reading

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