[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ares Design, a styling house and coachbuilding company in Modena, Italy, has a client who wasn’t willing to wait for the next Tesla Roadster and commissioned the transformation of a Tesla Model S into a convertible. The project entailed turning a 4-door sedan into a 2-door convertible with a reinforced body structure and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] When you say Porsche, you usually think about the 911 or supercars like the 959 and 918 Spyder. If you’re a racing fan, track legends like the 917, 956, and 919 Hybrid come to mind. Needless to say, Porsche has developed tens of iconic cars since it introduced the 356 back in the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lamborghini is one of the most renowned supercar manufactures in the world. Over the years, they’ve developed a reputation for building some of the craziest supercars in the industry in terms of styling and driving dynamics. Nowadays, it’s like they’ve become tamer, under Audi’s ownership. They still make great cars, but you don’t…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Subaru is all sold out of its latest, and possibly last, WRX STI limited edition ahead of a redesign. All 500 examples of the STI Series White were sold ahead of the STI’s carryover 2021 model year, which goes on sale in March, according to a Subaru spokesperson. And that’s OK. Late last…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After dropping the Mulsanne from its lineup, it’s highly unlikely that Bentley is pondering to introduce a second SUV. In fact, why would it? The Bentayga is racking in big profit for Bentley and it will continue to do so for at least three or four years, as it was recently offered a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BOLT takes its name from its “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology,” a system that uses a vehicle’s ignition key to lock and unlock various other devices. The Milwaukee-based company makes a variety of products for Jeeps and has just introduced its latest, the BOLT swivel Locking Recovery Hook. “Manufactured from aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Are pickup truck loyalists ready for the electric revolution? It appears that at least four in 10 are. A new survey from Cox Automotive shows that potential truck buyers are more than a little curious about upcoming all-electric options from Tesla, Rivian, GMC and Ford, reports Car and Driver. In fact, 40 percent…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lotus has confirmed that it will be introducing three all-new models from this year as replacements for the venerable Elise, Exige and Evora. Part of Hethel’s Vision80 strategy following an investment of over £100-million, the line-up will include the still codenamed Type 181 and the all-electric Evija as the marque’s flagship with the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Having reiterated its intensions earlier this month to develop a smaller model below the Renegade after announcing plans of possibly rivalling the Suzuki Jimny in 2019, Jeep has expressed interest in introducing a second bakkie positioned below the Wrangler-derived Gladiator. Despite it being reported last year that fellow Stellantis marque Ram had submitted a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] VITAL STATS Model: 1980 BMW M1 Engine: BMW 3.5-liter DOHC straight-6 (Type M88) Power: 273 hp at 6,500 rpm Torque: 243 ft lbs at 5,000 rpm Transmission: Five-speed ZF manual Wheelbase: 102.4 inches For BMW. which built its reputation on the BMW 2002, the charming little sports sedan that had all the aerodynamic efficiency of a shoebox, the…