Audi R8 V10 Spyder 2014 - 2015

In a span of 24 hours, Audi has dropped not one, not two, not three, not four, but five new variants of their mighty supercar, the R8 . So even if the new lot of R8 models have descended upon us in record-breaking fashion, you won’t find any complaints from us. As a matter of fact, we love it!

For this particular space, the onus is on the R8 V10 Spyder , considered the sexiest of them all thanks to its rich looks, throaty power, and yes, that fold-able top. Unlike the coupe versions of the R8, the R8 Spyder can dress up in more ways than one.

And trust us, that’s a very good thing.

In any case, the new R8 family does have plenty of surprises, including new aesthetic features, a plushier interior, and engine upgrades that will literally give you that proverbial "I-want-me-some-of-that" itch.

Don’t’ feel too bad though because we’ve been scratching for quite some time now so you’re certainly not alone.

Updated: 08/30/2012 Today we have added a new set of images for the facelift version of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Check the picture gallery to see them all.

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Ferrari LaFerrari 2014

After years of speculation, the successor of the legendary Ferrari Enzo is finally out. The supercar made its world debut today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and it comes with a rather unexpected surprise: its name!

Previous rumors suggested the model could be called either F70 or F150, but Ferrari decided to go with something odd: LaFerrari! No, it is not a joke!

Why did the company make such a radical decision on the name? Well, the answer is offered by Ferrari’s President, Luca di Montezemolo himself who declared: "because it is the maximum expression of what defines our company – excellence." While we appreciate his answer, we still have to admit the name sounds a little bit silly.

Everything else on the new LaFerrari is also a big surprise, starting with its exterior design language and up to the innovative HY-KERS system used for the first time in a production version Ferrari.

Updated: 03/22/2013 Ferrari has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes video revealing how the official video for the new LaFerrari have been filmed.

Updated: 04/08/2013: Ferrari has unveiled a new video featuring Fernando Alonso behind the wheel of the new LaFerrari supercar.

Updated 04/30/2014: Ferrari unveiled a new video showing the new LaFerrari in action at the Fiorano circuit and around the Maranello roads. Enjoy!

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Ferrari California T 2015

The wait is finally over as Ferrari releases these official images and information on the new California T – the front-engine, hardtop convertible, grand tourer that’s the least-expensive prancing horse in the Italian automaker’s stable.

The news drop comes weeks before the California T’s official live debut at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.

The new California has undergone some drastic changes with this redesign.

It’s still the same 2+2 sports car, but its appearance is much more striking. Sharper lines add a certain crispness to its exterior and new interior comforts make the idea of long weekends on the road even more enticing.

The big news, however, is what lurks under the hood: a turbocharged 3.9-liter V-8 featuring a host of power-adding, fuel-sipping technologies like direct injection and Ferrari’s Variable Boost Management.

Producing a potent 560 horsepower and 557 pound-feet of torque, the new California T will hit 62 mph from a standstill in just 3.6 seconds.

It replaces a car that was frequently criticized for its softness and lack of Ferrari-ness.Debuting for 2009 , the California featured a naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V-8 that made 460 horsepower and 357 pound-feet of torque. Much of the commotion came over that engine’s placement – a mid-front position – which was a first in the automaker’s long history. Nevertheless, the car sold fairly well with its lower-than-average asking price.

With these new updates and its more aggressive styling, the new California T will likely appear to more Ferrari enthusiasts and remain a sales leader for the brand. Naysayers will assuredly find themselves in a cloud of turbocharged dust.

The California T was just named the “2014 The Most Beautiful Automobile Award China” at an event organized by Car and Driver in Beijing.

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Ferrari FF Coupe 2016

While we can’t argue its performance numbers, theFerrari FF isn’t your regular Ferrari, thanks to its grand tourer setup with a shooting brake-like body and seating for four.

And by "seating for four," we mean seating for four adults; not just an extra pair of cramped and nearly useless seats that force you to tuck your knees under your chin.

Somewhat criticized for its looks, the FF is about to lose its rear seats and hatch, and spawn a coupe version with a more conventional design.

At least that’s what Car and Driver claims in a recent report, adding that the restyled FF could be arriving for the 2016 model year.

The coupe version will share everything with the already familiar FF, including its all-wheel-drive system and naturally aspirated, 6.3-liter, V-12 engine. The latter packs 660 horsepower and 503 pound-feet of torque and would probably push it from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.7 seconds, on its way to a top speed set beyond the 208-mph mark.

The possibility of having one more Ferrari on the way is great news, but there’s one thing puzzling me. An FF-based coupe will likely resemble the F12berlinetta .

The only two differences in sight would be the F12berlinetta’s more powerful engine and lack of all-wheel drive, so it remains to be seen how Ferrari will market these cars.

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Ford Mustang HPE700 By Hennessey 2015

Just when you thought Hennessey couldn’t be any more mental, here it is developing a program for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT that can legitimately give theChevrolet Corvette Z06 and the Dodge Challenger Hellcat something to sweat about.

The American tuner famous for his Venom GT has developed a program for the Mustang that’s tantamount to giving it performance-enhancing drugs.

It’s a comprehensive kit that includes exterior, interior, and performance upgrades that could give the Mustang as much as 700 horsepower.

The programs is called the HPE700 for a reason, right?

But here’s the bad news; Hennessey’s only building 500 units of the HPE700, making it important for interested customers to pick up their phones and at least express interest in buying one. Each program costs $59,500 and that includes a Mustang GT.

That’s a pretty sweet deal relative to the rage and fury your Mustang GT will have under its hood.

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Jaguar F-Pace 2016

Among the many premieres hitting the spotlights at the2015 edition of the Detroit Auto Show, most of them having wheels and some type of propulsion, the biggest news coming from the Jaguar booth was not in the shape of a current model, but a future one: the carmaker’s first-ever SUV. Set to sport the somewhat odd and not necessarily appropriate "F-Pace" moniker, the new model should complement the Jaguar lineup starting with 2016, despite the fact that some pre-production mules have been caught testing as far as early 2014.

For those unsure about the "Pace" part of the model’s name, they should be reminded that one of William Lyons’ maxims about the car brand he co-founded said that all Jaguar model had to have "grace, pace and space," something which the upcoming SUV should also adhere to.

 As expected, the SUV’s styling will be inspired by the C-X17 line of concept cars which were presented back in 2013.

 "We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to the 2014 C-X17 concept car last year that we just had to make it a reality.

 The Jaguar F-PACE, inspired by the F-TYPE, represents a perfectly judged balance of style, performance and practicality.

 It offers a unique combination of Jaguar sports car inspired exterior design, fused beautifully with a thoroughly practical and spacious luxury interior. The F-PACE is our family sports car." said Ian Callum, Jaguar’s Director of Design.

As far as the F-Pace’s architecture is concerned, it seems that the aluminum-intensive platform found in the recently unveiled Jaguar XE will be thoroughly reworked to accommodate an SUV body. In other words, the new Ingenium family of engines will largely be responsible of moving the F-Pace as well, with the car also expected to receive an R version to battle the upcoming BMW X3 M and Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, two yet-to-be-revealed variants of the car’s biggest rivals.

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe 2016

The first 6 Series saw daylight in 1976 as the E24 chassis.

 This two-door coupe lasted until 1989, at which point BMW discontinued production, waiting another 14 years before resurrecting it as the E63 and E64. As of 2014, the 6 Series is now in its third generation as the F12, F13, and F06 chassis, with over 80,000 units sold since the release of the convertible model in March of 2011.

 The latest iteration is slated to make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show, arriving in showrooms for the first quarter of 2015. The 6 Series comes in three discrete body styles: a two-door coupe, a convertible, and a sloped four-door known as the Gran Coupe.

 Featuring a longer wheelbase, plus a rear end that is short and sharply slanted, the Gran Coupe takes the convenience of four doors and adds the styling cues of a two-door model. It’s a vehicle philosophy that seeks to combine luxury, performance, and functionality into one handsome package.

Updates for the 2016 model year are minimal, but include exterior styling tweaks and additional options for the interior and body color paint scheme. Beyond that, all the luxury and performance you’d expect from a world-class Bavarian import is present and correct.

Has BMW maintained its position as the “Ultimate Driving Machine?" Click past the jump to decide for yourself.

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Acura NSX 2016

The Nissan GT-R is definitely the hottest supercar to come from Japan nowadays, but when it comes to mid-engined supercars, the Honda/Acura NSX sets all the benchmarks. At least it did until 2005, when Honda decided to pull the plug on the sports car it had developed with input from Ayrton Senna himself, who’s regarded by many as the best Formula One driver in history. The NSX went on sale in 1990 with a 270-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 behind its seats. The unit was later updated to a 3.2-liter V-6 that cranked out 290 ponies. While its output wasn’t exactly impressive when compared to other supercars from the era, the NSX was incredibly fast due to its low curb weight. Naught to 60 took 5.1 seconds at launch, but the benchmark dropped to 4.5 seconds by the late 1990s. Production of the NSX ceased in 2005, when Honda announced plans to develop a successor. Fast forward to the 2015 North American International Auto Show, where after years of teasing and concept reveals, the 2016 Acura NSX has finally become a reality.

A quarter of a century after the original NSX debuted, the second generation of the model couldn’t be more different in terms of just about any detail apart from the number of cylinders, engine configuration and positioning. Powered by a twin-turbocharged, 75-degree, V-6 engine that is paired with no less than three electric motors and a nine-speed, dual-clutch transmission (DCT), the 2016 Acura NSX is now here and it means business.

"Our global team embraced the challenge to create a new sports car experience, leveraging new technology to deliver incredibly vivid performance in a vehicle that responds intuitively and immediately to the will of the driver," said Ted Klaus, chief engineer and global development leader for the model. "The NSX delivers pinnacle supercar performance, with zero-delay acceleration and exhilarating, confidence-inspiring driving dynamics." Unlike the rear-wheel-driven first generation, the new NSX comes with SH-AWD, with the front wheels being powered by two of the three available electric motors. Despite being a globally developed sports car, the 2016 NSX was largely designed by a team led by American engineers from Honda’s development center in Raymond, Ohio, with the production of the model to take place in Marysville, Ohio.

Updated : 01/12/2015 After years of developments and tons of testing sessions, the all new NSX finally made its world debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Click past the jump to see if it worth the waiting.

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