Author Archives: Laurence

Scion unwraps FR-S coupe

Posted on 2012/04/30 by Laurence

The new compact coupe of Toyota will be launched as the Scion FR-S in the United States. The FR-S name stands for Front engine, Rear wheel-drive, Sport. Summing it up, the vehicle is a sporty coupe for drivers who feels … Continue reading →

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Big gathering of Ferrari F40 set for its 25th Anniversary

Posted on 2012/02/20 by Laurence

The Ferrari F40 turns 25 and a big gathering of supercars is set to happen in the UK over the summer at the Silverstone track. During the 20th birthday of the F40, around 40 units showed up and this year, … Continue reading →

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Meet Hyundai

Posted on 2010/10/14 by Laurence

Hyundai Motor Company has gone from very bare beginnings to positioning itself as one of the most innovative and advanced car manufacturers in the world. During the 1980s, when the economical vehicles entered the North American market, they filled a … Continue reading →

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Car a la carte: BMW convincing American market that built-to-order cars are worth the wait

Posted on 2010/08/01 by Laurence

BMW is still pushing to convince consumers in the United States that waiting for a built-to-order-car is worth it. This challenges the penchant of buyers for an instant gratification. The German car manufacturer will be rolling out the new X3 … Continue reading →

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GM negotiates with Google for in car-telematics

Posted on 2010/07/02 by Laurence

There is a loud buzz around the automotive world that General Motors is discussing business with Google. The car manufacturer is tapping the talents of the technology giant to develop their in-car telematics. The move is basically aimed at rivaling … Continue reading →

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1962 Ferrari Superamerica 400 Cabriolet Pininfarina sold for $3.5 million

Posted on 2010/06/01 by Laurence

Just this weekend, one of Ferrari’s classics was auctioned off. We’re talking about the Ferrari Superamerica 400 Cabriole Pininfarina which was in Monaco. The classic supercar was auctioned off at EU 2.8 million which is equivalent to US$3.5 million, and … Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gets a Fancy New Sound System

Posted on 2010/05/18 by Laurence

According to Mercedes-Benz, it has recently given a custom-fit audio system to its SLS AMG sports car. The car manufacturer worked with Bang and Olufsen, a famous hi-fi specialist, to create an audio system that can produce 1000 watts of … Continue reading →

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Sale of 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV Resumes After Manufacturer Corrections

Posted on 2010/05/03 by Laurence

Just recently, car manufacturer Toyota announced that it will be lifting its short suspension on the sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV. The sales suspension was caused by the incriminating label posted by the Consumer Reports magazine on the … Continue reading →

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Lotus Slims up Toyota’s Venza

Posted on 2010/05/01 by Laurence

Just recently, Lotus released a concept car that was based on Toyota’s Venza. The concept, however, revealed a much sleeker, trimmed Venza. The idea was more than aesthetic, though. The mass reduction strategy employed by Lotus was geared on lowering … Continue reading →

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Audi Progressing with New R70 Sports Car

Posted on 2010/04/30 by Laurence

Audi is slated to introduce the new A7 Sportback this September during the Paris Motor Show. According to the German car manufacturer, the four-door coupe is currently on its final development stages. If everything pushes through, the much-awaited vehicle should … Continue reading →

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