The Illinois freeways, and the four-wheel-drive trails and obstacle course on the grounds of the 320-acre HUMMER Academy. Here, in northern Indiana, at a facility originally designed for the HUMMER H1, is an obstacle course (rock piles, off-camber moguls and hill climbs with sheer angles of approach, departure and sidehill) and a proving grounds for The General's H2. Read more....
Thursday, April 23, 2009
HUMMER H2 - 2003...
The Illinois freeways, and the four-wheel-drive trails and obstacle course on the grounds of the 320-acre HUMMER Academy. Here, in northern Indiana, at a facility originally designed for the HUMMER H1, is an obstacle course (rock piles, off-camber moguls and hill climbs with sheer angles of approach, departure and sidehill) and a proving grounds for The General's H2. Read more....
HUMMER H2 - 2005...
H2 Carving only slightly less of a menacing profile on the road than its larger sibling, the H1, HUMMER's H2 is derived from the Chevrolet Suburban and offers its own military flavored styling that's about as subtle as an armored assault. For 2005, the H2 gains a slight power boost and sports a new SUT version that combines aspects of a sport-utility vehicle and a pickup truck. , Read more....
Hummer H3 - plug-in Electric...
GM is unveiling a new Hybrid Hummer which promises 100 miles per gallon of gas. GM officials showed off the new electric-gas Hummer Monday at the 2009 Society Automotive Engineers (SEA) International World Congress in Detroit. , Read more...Monday, April 20, 2009
Hummer H3-09...
The 2009 Hummer H3 adds a crew-cab pickup truck body style to its roster. Otherwise, the lineup for this off-road-ready midsize SUV is largely unchanged. The pickup, called H3T, is larger than Chevrolet's Colorado compact pickup but smaller than the full-size Silverado. Base versions of the H3 wagon and H3T have a 239-hp 3.7-liter 5-cylinder engine. The top-line Alpha sports a 300-hp 5.3-liter V8. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the base wagon and pickup. Read more...
Hummer H2..
The H2 has a massive truck frame and has a wider-than-average track firm that may offer stability against overturning compared to some of the more common light truck SUVs, although objective tests have not been performed by the government or other outside parties due to its specialized vehicle class. It is marketed as both a general purpose vehicle and as an off-road vehicle. Because of mass marketing by GM, it is primarily used as a passenger vehicle on typical roads. Along with the Ford Excursion, the H2 is also a very common vehicle for a limousine conversion. Read more.....
Friday, April 17, 2009
Hummer H3T Alpha ...
HUMMER is bringing its unmistakable style and unmatched capability to the truck market with the 2009 H3T. It is based on the architecture of the popular H3, but features a five-passenger crew cab and a separate five-foot-long (1.5 meters) bed.The H3T is bigger than a midsize truck and smaller than a full-size truck, creating its own niche in the market. It also is infused with the attributes expected of a HUMMER, including exceptional off-road capability and a premium interior that is as functional as it is comfortable. Read more...Hummer H3 Alpha ...
HUMMER introduces two concepts, a new, pre-runner-style H3T outfitted with a raft of performance and appearance accessories, and the H3 X Concept – a proposal for the ultimate H3 X. The third vehicle is a modified H3 Alpha that was built by Four 
Hummer H2 SUT ...
The H2 and H2 SUT's changes for 2009 increase the model line's choices of amenities to enhance comfort and convenience. They complement a luxury-appointed interior that was redesigned for 2008. Read more...Hummer H3 X Concept ...
The HUMMER H3 X Alpha is a stylish and capable vehicle straight from the factory, but the H3 X Concept takes style and exclusivity to the next level. Production equipment includes bright roof crossbows; chrome fuel filler door, assist steps and brush guard; body-color grille and spare tire cover; 18-inch wheels and embroidered seat headrests. Read more..Hummer H3T Weekend Warrior ..
The basic design of GM's 2009 Hummer H3T - the brand's first true pickup - is loosely modeled on the design of the H3, but that's where the similarities end. Smaller than a full-size truck, but larger than a midsize, the H3T features both a five-passenger crew cab as well as a five-foot-long bed, fit with standard bedrails. Read more...
HUMMER H2 SUV ..
The H2 and H2 SUT's changes for 2009 increase the model line's choices of amenities to enhance comfort and convenience. They complement a luxury-appointed interior that was redesigned for 2008. The new features include: Read more...Hummer H2 ..
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Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC..
The GLK350 4MATIC is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. Read more..Mercedes-Benz GLK350 - 2010
The 2010 GLK-Class is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the GLK350 and the GLK350 4MATIC. Upon introduction, the GLK350 is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. Read more...
Monday, April 13, 2009
Rolls-Royce - Castagna Milano Coupe..
There isn’t much more info to go on, except that it wears a lot of carbon fiber as well as those smoked-out wheels. The inserted V12 runs up a bill of about 600 horses on tap, making it possibly as swift as a regular M3 down the straight. Read more...Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 101EX
101EX shares its state-of-the-art, lightweight, aluminium space frame chassis technology with the other Rolls-Royce models, albeit in a body that is shorter overall. Power comes from the Phantom’s advanced, direct-injection, 6.75-litre V12 engine, which delivers unstressed, effortless performance . Read more...Saturday, April 11, 2009
Rolls Royce's Spirit Of Ecstasy.
“Diamond after diamond” Rolls Royce's mascot, Spirit of Ecstasy, has never looked more opulent. Already made of sterling silver, this one off mascot according to Manhattan based jeweler, Jean Kemanjian, is encrusted in “150 carats of D color VVS1 quality diamonds and some fancy intense yellow diamonds on the wings." With a value of $200,000 the bejeweled flying lady was commissioned by luxury car dealership Manhattan Motorcars and put on display at the New York Auto Show just a few weeks ago. Read more........Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé,2008 ..
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé is a handmade coupe manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2008 Geneva International Auto Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 6, 2008.[1] The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the Rolls-Royce 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004. Read more...... Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé is a handmade convertible manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 7, 2007.[1] The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004. Read more...... Rolls Royce RR4 - Spied ..
There have been numerous sightings of the new Baby Rolls-Royce sporting the body of the BMW 7-series, but other than an officially released teaser sketch we have not seen how the eventual styling will look. That was of course until today when our spy photographer caught these fresh shots of the new model which currently carries the code name RR4, giving us a first glimpse of the all-new styling. The tried and tested design of the larger Phantom saloon clearly acts as the inspiration for this new model. Development cost and time has been saved by the engineers by using parts from BMW’s long-wheelbase 7-series but they will utilize a powerplant that’s uniquely Rolls-Royce. Most of the shared parts will include various electronic components but the car “will have the attributes and behavior of a Rolls-Royce” said Ian Robertson, CEO of Rolls-Royce. Read more......Rolls-Royce Phantom - 2003 .
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a British saloon automobile made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, in the United Kingdom. It was launched in 2003. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, both based on the 2003 Phantom, are the most recent additions to the Rolls-Royce brand. Read more..... Rolls-Royce Corniche V .
The 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche was a two-door, four-passenger automobile. Rolls-Royce's flagship car, it was the fifth car to bear the Corniche name on its debut in January 2000. At the time of its release, it was the most expensive vehicle offered by Rolls-Royce, with a base price of US$359,900. Styling cues were taken from the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph sedan, but it shares little mechanically with that BMW-engined car. Instead, the Corniche's body was set onto the older platform used for the similarly-styled Bentley Azure, making it the first and last Rolls-Royce descended from a Bentley rather than the other way around. Read more...... Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph..
The Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, produced from 1998 to 2002, was first unveiled on March 3, 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Silver Seraph replaced the Silver Spur, which ended production in 1997.All Seraphs were hand-built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Crewe, England, which stopped making Rolls-Royce models in 2002 but continued with Bentley. The car had a base price of £155,175 in the UK and $220,695 in the US. It was second in cost and exclusivity only to the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Read more......Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit ..
The Silver Spirit, introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980, was the first of a new generation of models for the company. It formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine, and Park Ward. The same chassis was also used by sister company, Bentley for their new Mulsanne/Eight series. The entire line was replaced with the BMW-powered Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage in 1998. Read more..... Rolls Royce Pearl White Phantom ..
Project Kahn presents its creative interpretation of the Rolls Royce Phantom.This refashioning has the Phantom dressed in Pearl White and Project Kahn suggests you give this car a go while attending the Oscars or arriving with the proper theatrics at a casino in Monte Carlo. Thanks for the tip, Guys. As always with Project Kahn, the center of design expression is in the wheels. On this Pearl White Phantom, the wheels are meant to keep Rolls Royce's original badge emblazoned center cap, just in case someone mistakes your newly minted Rolls for a Chevy Caprice bought at a police auction. The 9.5 x 22-inch Kahn Silver Mist Rolls Royce wheels come with a "meticulous diamond polish" to each spoke. These wheels are a drama unto themselves. Read more......Rolls Royce Phantom 2009..
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced model updates for the Phantom and the Phantom Extended Wheelbase.They, of course, don't refer to them as facelifts. This is Rolls-Royce. But they should come up with a better term than "product update", don't you think? That sounds like something your mp3 player maker says.Anyway, the 2009 model Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase will feature a few additional goodies that make spending a half-million bucks on one more worth your while. Read more....... Rolls-Royce Phantom Menace..
A Rolls Royce Phantom decked out in matte black? Okay, we'll have a look but we can't promise we will like it. After all, ultra-luxury vehicles like a Rolls, with its own distinct styling and baroque design, are not something you can easily take home and re-model yourself. Some speculation is in order here on this Rolls. Judging by this video, the setting is Southern California and one has to wonder who this car belongs to. A movie star? No, this car screams music industry outlandishness. Probably a hip-hop artist. By the way, is this thing bulletproof?Read more......Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow..
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The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is a luxury car produced in Great Britain in various forms from 1965 to 1980. The car was the manufacturer's response to claims that it was falling behind the times, and had lost contact with modern developments. It was the first Rolls-Royce to use a monocoque chassis, and to date has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. Read more...... Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit ..
The Silver Spirit, introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980, was the first of a new generation of models for the company. It formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine, and Park Ward. The same chassis was also used by sister company, Bentley for their new Mulsanne/Eight series. The entire line was replaced with the BMW-powered Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage in 1998. Read more..... Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud ..
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The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966. It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow.As part of a range rationalisation it is very similar, apart from the radiator, to the Bentley S1.The design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. The main design work was by J. P. Blatchley. Read more...... Rolls-Royce Corniche ..
The Corniche was Rolls-Royce's coupé and convertible version of the Silver Shadow produced between 1971 and 1996. The Corniche was named "Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two door fixed head coupé " (alternatively - drop head coupé ) before 1971 when the Corniche name was applied. The exterior design was by John Polwhele Blatchley. (The independent coachmaker James Young had already custom-made a two-door coupé variant of the Silver Shadow, but Young's model proved less popular and was soon discontinued). Read more....... Rolls-Royce Camargue ..
The Rolls-Royce Camargue is a two-door coupé introduced in March 1975. The Camargue's body, built in London by Rolls-Royce's coachbuilding division Mulliner Park Ward, was designed by automotive designer Paolo Martin[1][2][3] at Pininfarina — the Camargue was Rolls-Royce's first post-war production model not to be designed in-house. Read more....... Rolls-Royce 200EX ..
A Rolls-Royce for the man on the street? Hardly. UK CAR magazine reckons the price tag on the RR4 will touch the £180,000 (US$257,000) mark. That's notably less than the £264,000 potential buyers are asked to part with for a Phantom but Rolls Royce say those who do decide to part with it won't feel the difference in ride or interior quality. The ‘waftability' factor in the RR4 will be just as high thanks to the use of similar air springs as those in the big Phantom. The RR4 will be revealed in Geneva under the name 200EX concept. It's based on the long-wheel-base BMW 7-Series and will be sharing a few parts with it too. Mostly steel is to be used for its body construction and rearward-opening rear doors will feature. Though official dimensions are not yet released these official pictures of the 200EX show a very spacious rear interior. And so it should be since the whole car is about 5.4 metres (212 inches) long.
Rolls-Royce Phantom V .
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The Phantom V was an ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce model from the 1960s. A total of 516 were made. The engine was a 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230 cc and twin SU carburetors with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car had drum brakes and a wheelbase of 3,683 mm. The Phantom V was in production from 1959 until 1968, based on the Silver Cloud II sharing its V8 engine and the automatic gearbox of General Motors Hydramatic design. From 1963 onward the 7% more powerful Silver Cloud III engine was fitted and new front wings incorporating quad headlamps were feature of later models too. Read more........ Rolls-Royce Phantom VI .
The Phantom VI was an ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce model produced in London at Mulliner Park Ward. It was made from 1968-1991. Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V were undoubtedly numbered, in 1968 Rolls-Royce launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed automatic transmission instead of the previously employed 4-speed automatic gearbox. Read more....Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe ..
The latest jewel of Rolls-Royce’s lineup, the Phantom Coupe, has made its official Middle Eastern debut, with an event in Abu Dhabi kicking off the first deliveries to customers in the region. The new two-door hardtop features the same unmistakable styling as the convertible version, and includes an available fiber-optic headliner that simulates a starry sky.The familiar, upright styling of the Phantom has been subtly trimmed for the two-door version, for just a hint of athleticism. The Phantom Coupe’s distinctive rear-hinged “coach” doors open onto a five-passenger cabin that’s outfitted to Rolls-Royce’s exacting standard. Read more.......
Rolls Royce - Drophead Coupe ..
The folks over at Project Kahn have just sent out some photos of their Project Kahn Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe. Shown in Black Diamond, this version of the two-door was originally introduced back in July.These new photos show the elegance of the DHC. The model already sold by Rolls Royce is meant to completely encompass the passenger in luxury, privacy, and quiet, while the driver is able to focus on the road with no distraction. Read more....... Rolls-Royce 200EX RR4 .
This cropped image exemplifies what the Rolls Royce RR4 looks like from the front grille. The company's new design language is evident from the multi-spoke polished grille, retractable Spirit of Ecstasy, two-tone exterior body color and what appears to be LED headlights. At the moment the RR4 is taking up the name 200EX. Rolls Royce has been using the EX suffix for its new concept cars as a throwback to the original 1EX of 1919 which was used as a prototype to test chassis and other engineering solutions. Read more.......Rolls-Royce - Silver Ghost..
The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost refers both to a car model and to one specific car from that series.Originally named the "40/50 h.p." the chassis was originally produced at Royce's Manchester works moving to Derby in July 1908 and between 1921 and 1926 at Springfield, Massachusetts factories. Chassis no. 60551, registered AX 201, was the car that was originally given the name "Silver Ghost." Other 40/50 hp cars were also given names but the Silver Ghost title was taken up by the press and soon all 40/50s were called by the name, a fact not officially recognised by Rolls-Royce until 1925 when the Phantom range was launched. Read more....... Rolls-Royce - Silver Ghost..
The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost refers both to a car model and to one specific car from that series.Originally named the "40/50 h.p." the chassis was originally produced at Royce's Manchester works moving to Derby in July 1908 and between 1921 and 1926 at Springfield, Massachusetts factories. Chassis no. 60551, registered AX 201, was the car that was originally given the name "Silver Ghost." Other 40/50 hp cars were also given names but the Silver Ghost title was taken up by the press and soon all 40/50s were called by the name, a fact not officially recognised by Rolls-Royce until 1925 when the Phantom range was launched. Read more....... Rolls-Royce Hyperion Pininfarina .
Pininfarina were challenged and commissioned by car collector Roland Hall to create a vehicle that would pay homage to the sumptuous cars of the 1930s, a challenge that is well within the grasp of the Italians specialists. Pininfarina have used their expertise to create special models in the past, some may remember the Ferrari P4/5 based on the Enzo or perhaps even the Scaglietti “K” springs to mind. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe owned by Hall provides the base for the Hyperion, the rear seats of the model are removed leaving enough area to nudge the driving position back an extra 400mm.To accurately depict the styling of the pre-war cars, Pininfarina had to extend the roof which simultaneously shorten the rear end whilst keeping a beautiful array of soft flowing design lines. Read more.....Rolls-Royce Hyperion ..
Pininfarina announced a couple of months a go that they were working on a special model based on the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With just four days left until the official unveiling at the Concours d’Elegance show at Pebble Beach we can now bring you the first official renderings of the model. The new model will carry the label Hyperion – a name originating from Greek mythology and it is believed the styling is inspired by classic pre-war Rolls Royces. Under the hood, the same 453bhp 6.75-litre V12 from the Phantom Drophead Coupe can be found allowing the Hyperion to launch from standstill to 60mph in a little under 6 seconds. Read more......Rolls Royce MK IV..
The conservative looks employed by all models in the Rolls Royce brand have always failed to truly excite me. That was until today when we received a few pictures of this extravagantly styled model in our inbox which we are told is a $1,000,000 highly modded 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit MKIV. Closer inspection shows a roofline reminiscent of the Nissan 350Z leading us to believe the Japanese sportscar provides the base with a Rolls Royce Grille attached to the front. Read more....Rolls Royce 200EX .
we spotted the Baby Rolls Royce testing in Munich sporting the body of the BMW 7-series but to give you an idea of what the final model will look like, the artists over at Lehmann have put together two renderings.Rolls Royce will be looking to build upon the instant success of the Phantom Coupe which has already sold out its entire 2008 production and the inroduction of the new model is only likely to yield the same result with demand far exceeding supply. Read more...... Sunday, April 5, 2009
Mercedes Benz -- C-Class.
Brabus is keeping ahead of schedule by announcing tuning options for the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which isn't scheduled to hit showrooms until late summer.At the top of the list of improvements is the new 4.0-liter V-6 displacement upgrade. Equipped with performance camshafts, crankshaft, electronic engine tuning, and sports exhaust, the Brabus powerplant is good for 322 horsepower, a 54 horse increase over the stock C's top-of-the-line 3.5-liter V-6 block. Brabus claims that the newfound power will push the C-Class from a standstill to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds and on to a top speed of around 170 mph. Read more...
Mercedes-Benz C-Class ,C300.
The redesigned 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will start at $31,975 for a C300 Sport Sedan with the Luxury variant of the C300 starting at $33,675, the German automaker announced today. Both models are powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 with 228 horses and 221 pound-feet of torque. Transmission options include Benz's now familiar seven-speed automatic and a six-speed manual (available only for the C300 Sport). Read more....Mercedes Benz -- S-Class.
Since 1954 the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been an automotive icon, the car of choice for tycoons, movie stars, and government leaders around the world. For 2007 the Stuttgart automaker created an all-new version of its flagship, full of tech features like an advanced night vision system, active seat bolsters that hold you in place during cornering, and Distronic Plus, a cruise control system that navigates stop-and-go traffic on its own. Yet despite all its power, comfort, and technical sophistication, sales of the S-Class have actually been falling this year, and parent company Daimler is starting to get concerned. Read more....Mercedes Benz -- C-Class ultra-clean Bluetec.
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the complete package of its Bluetec diesel emissions control technology next month at the Geneva Motor Show on a demo variant of the all-new 2008 C-Class called the Vision C220 Bluetec.Powering the Vision C220 Bluetec is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that outputs 170 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque while achieving a hefty 43 mpg, according to the automaker. The updated Bluetec emissions control technology includes a particulate filter and a new extended-life nitrogen oxide catalytic converter with on board ammonia generation, which will meet not only 2011's Euro V emissions standards, but also 2015's Euro VI as well as emissions regulations in all fifty states. Read more....
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