2010 Bentley Mulsanne puts in some face time at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC-utlwpEsYZ1gyWp-JPfbFHMns9WtX4t1gIgQwQDJh51daDv4xn3sfdM_ZAZ3RfOeasNuSJKDlCYY4fKONzY44It8F_HrKriRLTOZ8NW6pVaNKFrwo2LetRxslVnPs5jLOJkaRqcnQ0/s1600-h/mulsannebh00.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379777226789551554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC-utlwpEsYZ1gyWp-JPfbFHMns9WtX4t1gIgQwQDJh51daDv4xn3sfdM_ZAZ3RfOeasNuSJKDlCYY4fKONzY44It8F_HrKriRLTOZ8NW6pVaNKFrwo2LetRxslVnPs5jLOJkaRqcnQ0/s400/mulsannebh00.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br />Bentley invited a few of us auto journo types down to the decadently posh Beverly Wilshire Hotel to meet its COO Christophe Georges and admire the company's new super land yacht, the 2010 Bentley Mulsanne. Not only that, but they spilled the beans on all the juicy technical details that makes the Mulsanne, well, special. And please trust us, the Mulsanne is special.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgffZZHdsmhyJa6FdwYutVVNujKjrw9HTKRrlW96IcPkJX4Nb0mugNQClw_l6mn66BpGenpxjOxIf0G50Fe-H_-IFc3aX7LM1ZsejHxYUzK5EYe0VUms3JTqrtY6nDkj9I6faYH6M1Vg/s1600-h/mulsannebh20.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379776350318825026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgffZZHdsmhyJa6FdwYutVVNujKjrw9HTKRrlW96IcPkJX4Nb0mugNQClw_l6mn66BpGenpxjOxIf0G50Fe-H_-IFc3aX7LM1ZsejHxYUzK5EYe0VUms3JTqrtY6nDkj9I6faYH6M1Vg/s400/mulsannebh20.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /></span><span class="fullpost">One small catch, however. All them juicy details are embargoed until next week during the Frankfurt Motor Show. So even though we know the exact, staggering amount of power the Mulsanne will be sending to its rear wheels – and trust us again, it is staggering – we can't tell you. Yet. Infuriating, no? But, we did learn a couple of juicy details that we can share with you in this here teaser post. Better than nothing, right?<br />Read full story from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/09/2010-bentley-mulsanne-puts-in-some-face-time-at-the-beverly-wils/">autoblog</a><br /><br /></span><span class="fullpost"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqiq-xqWpMLIHupSAbIQ_dktCJPEgUV210VyfZ2aMUjDR3AXLKAQbK-yb8oJiQaTe8XzznCNR8cxVtDgAS0yC0eVp8xWjZpm0XmK2aUEsUJcVhYQTSKg12JX_4fFBO5O7rCd8csoeP7A/s1600-h/mulsannebh50.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379776269802087154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqiq-xqWpMLIHupSAbIQ_dktCJPEgUV210VyfZ2aMUjDR3AXLKAQbK-yb8oJiQaTe8XzznCNR8cxVtDgAS0yC0eVp8xWjZpm0XmK2aUEsUJcVhYQTSKg12JX_4fFBO5O7rCd8csoeP7A/s400/mulsannebh50.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" /></a><br /><br /></span><p>

2010 Bentley Mulsanne puts in some face time at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Bentley invited a few of us auto journo types down to the decadently posh Beverly Wilshire Hotel to meet its COO Christophe Georges and admi...

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The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IvcMKmDftUmSJVsV9Mbq_J8kFQz5-DuCjfa5Jm29kc9q3gpAZDXhEV5kMv5Bl_QuK79owPFDz15VP1H3Xdi0TqQVPadgfYst4BMY9WN2awnvBc2-PGnd4kbHAFkv6XOotuAhVCIEsD4/s1600-h/lotus+1-thumb-555x369.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164973328880802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IvcMKmDftUmSJVsV9Mbq_J8kFQz5-DuCjfa5Jm29kc9q3gpAZDXhEV5kMv5Bl_QuK79owPFDz15VP1H3Xdi0TqQVPadgfYst4BMY9WN2awnvBc2-PGnd4kbHAFkv6XOotuAhVCIEsD4/s400/lotus+1-thumb-555x369.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Starting with the release of the Exige Cup 240 in '06, Lotus has built up quite the following for its track-focused but built-for-the-road model. For the 2010 variant called the Exige Cup 260, Lotus shaves off a few pounds by upping the carbon-fiber treatment.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DQgk0yhw-0nei_PqWDPB3jnS_FHyzvTBBktHt0w9E-6EXeWARqbxxULvfyHz3QlzYxUFoMeUkjRoY_fmFMBzBxMPwtJEiGRkcCANhphkdOTcO325Mn0mbuccNhMtrSPr2RqE2WTL5mE/s1600-h/lotus+4-thumb-555x368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164901836643074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DQgk0yhw-0nei_PqWDPB3jnS_FHyzvTBBktHt0w9E-6EXeWARqbxxULvfyHz3QlzYxUFoMeUkjRoY_fmFMBzBxMPwtJEiGRkcCANhphkdOTcO325Mn0mbuccNhMtrSPr2RqE2WTL5mE/s400/lotus+4-thumb-555x368.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Design-wise, the front end was restyled with a more angular air intake and a new aerodynamic splitter. By adding a carbon-fiber roof panel, rear tailgate, center tunnel, front splitter, side air ducts and rear spoiler, more than 25 pounds of weight was shaved - a hefty contribution to the close to 84 pounds total cut from last year's model.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FB5KKieqCKYVJIJDD23vxAxZAM5_Zw7LOVV2sjYlQndhwZrah1Es9s0njOGDztRQqTyr17onlGeUyvmCP8J79HqOTcP9omvgU_CoxQFEiqYMkm-e41UdAnWIjxEo2d_Gjq5rUoOwV3U/s1600-h/lotus+2-thumb-555x369.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164839127542818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FB5KKieqCKYVJIJDD23vxAxZAM5_Zw7LOVV2sjYlQndhwZrah1Es9s0njOGDztRQqTyr17onlGeUyvmCP8J79HqOTcP9omvgU_CoxQFEiqYMkm-e41UdAnWIjxEo2d_Gjq5rUoOwV3U/s400/lotus+2-thumb-555x369.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Handling is improved with its 30 percent stiffer rear chassis, forged alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama A048 rubber and two-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. Stopping power comes from huge 12.1-inch front and 11.1-inch rear cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs with AP Racing and Brembo calipers. Buyers can opt for a programmable launch control system that allows the driver to choose the number of RPMs they wish to use during a standing start.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChvrz_TTbbOuPTj1fih-6z4Jedq2yhCk5uS3C5QVaB_EOrOJq3IEabn2T7liCQY6e3h_VSdPF-DW_38RgLU5jwYPyAfup4TrC6TX7XSHYWn4ugsq4HlKiX5Om_z-hUfN95-iPgixfyk8/s1600-h/lotus+3-thumb-555x368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164650518058562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChvrz_TTbbOuPTj1fih-6z4Jedq2yhCk5uS3C5QVaB_EOrOJq3IEabn2T7liCQY6e3h_VSdPF-DW_38RgLU5jwYPyAfup4TrC6TX7XSHYWn4ugsq4HlKiX5Om_z-hUfN95-iPgixfyk8/s400/lotus+3-thumb-555x368.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Taking design cues from the Exige GT3 racecar, the 260 has a supercharged and intercooled four-cylinder Toyota engine that makes the sprint to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. It lays down 257 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque and comes standard with a lightweight flywheel, torque-sensing limited-slip diff, sports-type clutch plate and a smaller battery that further cuts weight.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht48YMbO7yb4X5ih3LMHkb8xfNpN7W1AVfHWljavoXuokZVBQK9RRa4Jm7OoTPvwFMFsZzP6nzyl0WIK8r2q3tnfW3byUZQZbw2WPj0dhSwQRidKDR8MZIb_ZUSW1IzSbefApOznAkNzE/s1600-h/lotus+5-thumb-555x368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164587363594658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht48YMbO7yb4X5ih3LMHkb8xfNpN7W1AVfHWljavoXuokZVBQK9RRa4Jm7OoTPvwFMFsZzP6nzyl0WIK8r2q3tnfW3byUZQZbw2WPj0dhSwQRidKDR8MZIb_ZUSW1IzSbefApOznAkNzE/s400/lotus+5-thumb-555x368.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" /></a><br />he car retails for just under $75,000 in the U.K. and is street legal within the entire European Union and North America. <br />Source:<a href="http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2009/08/detailed-2010-lotus-exige-cup-260.html">blogs.edmunds</a><br /><br /></span><p>

The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

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VIDEO: Hear the angels sing: revving the Aston Martin One-77

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbh1WWK5Wl6LHS7OY7tCM5NSFS1sRpvFPKttO-PWzx6WSOupKOC2V8I9hLoSOsY28HL3OaIxYOTq7DaZNCN15nfI2OW_iiGfVnzZgPXhW8p-SizDNfLwR1kFSMZZJkDOSuW0gWrYUUIo/s1600-h/one77sing_lead.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373453304385686450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbh1WWK5Wl6LHS7OY7tCM5NSFS1sRpvFPKttO-PWzx6WSOupKOC2V8I9hLoSOsY28HL3OaIxYOTq7DaZNCN15nfI2OW_iiGfVnzZgPXhW8p-SizDNfLwR1kFSMZZJkDOSuW0gWrYUUIo/s400/one77sing_lead.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" /></a><br /><br />On Friday we brought you our gushing reaction to the $1.8 million Aston Martin One-77. We were able to stick our snouts over, under and inside the vehicle and it's simply bonkers. Bonkers in the very best way possible. Just a reminder -- the carbon fiber frame also doubles as a feeder for the intake plenums. <span class="fullpost">Ridiculous. Almost as cool: the way the 7.3-liter V12 rockets up its rev range. It's something you simply have to hear to understand. Luckily, we found some video of the reveal party that includes the sound and the fury. After the jump, fast forward to about the 5:00 mark. trust us, you won't believe your ears. There's also a second video, so you can check out some more 360-degree shots of the ultimate Aston.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.motorator.com/flash/mediaplayer.20090718.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" flashvars="file=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0848/One-77_debut.flv&image=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0848/preview2.jpg&link=http://www.motorator.com/videos/856&logo=http://www.motorator.com/images/video_logo.png&autostart=false&bufferlength=6&plugins=drelated-1&drelated.dxmlpath=http://www.motorator.com/videos/related_videos/856.xml&drelated.dposition=center&drelated.dskin=http://www.motorator.com/flash/skins/grayskin.swf&drelated.dtarget=_self" height="270" width="400"> <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.motorator.com/flash/mediaplayer.20090718.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" flashvars="file=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0849/AM-combined.flv&image=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0849/preview1.jpg&link=http://www.motorator.com/videos/857&logo=http://www.motorator.com/images/video_logo.png&autostart=false&bufferlength=6&plugins=drelated-1&drelated.dxmlpath=http://www.motorator.com/videos/related_videos/857.xml&drelated.dposition=center&drelated.dskin=http://www.motorator.com/flash/skins/grayskin.swf&drelated.dtarget=_self" height="270" width="400"></center><br /><br />Source:<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/23/video-hear-the-angels-sing-revving-the-aston-martin-one-77/">autoblog</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><p>

VIDEO: Hear the angels sing: revving the Aston Martin One-77

On Friday we brought you our gushing reaction to the $1.8 million Aston Martin One-77. We were able to stick our snouts over, under and insi...

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Videos: Rolls-Royce Star of India to go on auction for €10,000,000

<center><object height="300" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QYqKHMAm2Tk&hl=en&fs=1&"><br /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><br /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QYqKHMAm2Tk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="300" width="400"></embed></object></center><br />Rabid Rolls-Royce fans will be familiar with the name of Hans-Günther Zach, who runs his own museum dedicated to the famed marque in Mühlheim/Main, Germany. The old boy has now decided to sell off the whole shebang, including the crown jewel of his collection, the famous “Star of India” (above). The Star is a one-off 1934 Phantom II 40/50 HP Continental “All-Weather Convertible” custom made for the Maharaja of Rajkot. That car alone is expected to fetch as much as €10 million; if it does that would make it the most expensive car in the world.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="2_starindrolls" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1154" height="286" src="http://blog.jameslist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2_starindrolls.jpg" title="2_starindrolls" width="400" /></center><br />There's no indication if Herr Zach is feeling the pinch of the world wide economic meltdown -- or if he's just moving on to greener pastures -- but his entire collection is up for grabs. While there's no doubt other impressive cars up for sale (like the 1926 "Aluminum Sculpture" Phantom I Open Tourer) the star is without question the Star. Never mind the royal pedigree, how can you get past the aluminum on orange carriage work? <br /><br /><center><img alt="" height="252" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/indiastar20.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Should it sell for its asking price, the 7.7-liter pushrod straight-six Rolls equipped with two additional headlights to follow the path of the steering (fourteen headlights total), would be the most expensive car in the world. After all, rumors of the Japanese man that reportedly paid $15,000,000 for a Ferrari 250 GTO before Japan's economy imploded in the late 1980s have never been proved. Happy bidding. <br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/rolls-royce-phantom-ii-star-of-india/#4">More Photos </a><br /><br /></span><p>

Videos: Rolls-Royce Star of India to go on auction for €10,000,000

Rabid Rolls-Royce fans will be familiar with the name of Hans-Günther Zach, who runs his own museum dedicated to the famed marque in Mühlhei...

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UKDM Nissan 370Z 'Yellow' is a special-edition

<center><img alt="" height="264" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010-nissan-370z-uk-yellow-%281%29.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />American fans of Nissan's fantastic new 370Z can order their cars in Chicane Yellow, but up until now, their counterparts in Blighty have been out of luck if they've wanted a sunburst Z of their own. Until now.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="" height="266" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010-nissan-370z-uk-yellow.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />That's because Nissan UK has cooked up a special new limited-edition (if unimaginatively named) 370Z Yellow.<br /><br /><br /><center><img alt="" height="266" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010-nissan-370z-uk-yellow-%282%29.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Nissan assures that there will be a "strictly limited volume" of Yellows for sale in the UK, with "exclusivity guaranteed." But tellingly, perhaps, the company isn't divulging just how many it plans to produce in the model's press release (available after the jump). If you're interested, prepare to shell out £31,650 (nearly $52,000 USD)<br />for a six-speed manual or £33,050 for the automatic (just over $54,000 USD – as usual, bear in mind the UK's comparatively inflated pricing structure for new cars).<br /><br /><center><img alt="" height="595" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010-nissan-370z-uk-yellow-%284%29.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Apparently inspired by the Japanese automaker's European GT4 series racers, all Yellows will receive 19-inch forged RAYS alloys, a black leather and suede interior, along with illuminated door sill plates, special floor mats, and so on. Did we mention the bespoke lower body graphics? They remind us of less subtle, billboard-sized versions of the graphics packages on certain Porsche 911s.<br />via:<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/02/ukdm-nissan-370z-yellow-a-special-edition-homage-to-europes-g/">autoblog</a><br /><br /><center><img alt="" height="268" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010-nissan-370z-uk-yellow-%283%29.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PRESS RELEASE:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2 July 2009</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">LATEST 370Z PUTS OTHER COUPES IN THE SHADE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">* Stunning new paint job for special version of Nissan's affordable supercar, the 370Z</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">* Exclusivity guaranteed: strictly limited volume to be available in the UK</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">* Forged alloys, race car cues, black leather and suede interior</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">* It's Yellow</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">It's already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ultimate Yellow is the paint job and it signals a 370Z with everything that people expect of the 331PS sportster along with a rare exclusivity – there will be a limited number of Yellows available – and a potent visual impact that takes the 370Z's muscular looks to new heights. Some cars were just born to be yellow.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The 370Z Yellow gets design cues that nod at the racing 370Zs from the European GT4 series. The wheels are 19-inch RAYS forged alloys and along the flanks are special 370Z graphics, both items setting off the gleaming yellow body to perfection.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Inside the contrast could not be greater: the theme here is black leather and suede. There's an integrated satellite navigation system, illuminated entry plates, special mats and a BOSE audio with eight speakers and a six-CD autochanger. The sophistication continues with heated seats, cruise control, speed limiter and all the other features from the 370Z GT Pack on which the special Yellow model is based.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The 370Z Yellow is, like all the new-generation versions of this world famous sports car dynasty, powered by an enthusiast's delight of a V6 engine. It pumps out 331PS at 7000rpm backed up by a meaty 270lb ft of pulling power.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">With a six-speed manual box (a seven-speed automatic is optional), the Yellow sprints from rest to 62mph in 5.3sec and goes on to a restricted top speed of 155mph. A synchronised rev control during downchanges reminds you just how good the engine sounds – even when just trundling to the shops.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Yellows for the UK are available from all participating Nissan dealers but definitely from all High Performance Centres where its big brother the GT-R is exclusively sold. The first cars will be available from September with prices from £31,650 (manual gears) or £33,050 (automatic).</span><br /><br /></span><p>

UKDM Nissan 370Z 'Yellow' is a special-edition

American fans of Nissan's fantastic new 370Z can order their cars in Chicane Yellow, but up until now, their counterparts in Blighty hav...

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Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Races Cartoon Cars Come to Life in Britain

<center><img alt="" height="302" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/wackyraces-3.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The love of motorsports starts at a young age for many racing fans, and countless enthusiasts owe their obsession to Hanna-Barbera's classic Wacky Races cartoons. The 60's-era animated series featured all manner of characters competing wheel to cartoon wheel in the most hilarious automotive concoctions ever rendered on celluloid.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The complete set of the Wacky Races cars along with their respective characters will be displayed on purpose-built desert set at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that takes place on the 3rd to the 5th of July 3-5 July.<br />Source: <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/06/wacky-race-cartoon-cars-come-to-life-in.html">CarScoop</a> via <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/08/hanna-barberas-wacky-racers-take-to-the-street-ahead-of-goodwoo/">autoblog</a><br /><br /></span>

Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Races Cartoon Cars Come to Life in Britain

The love of motorsports starts at a young age for many racing fans, and countless enthusiasts owe their obsession to Hanna-Barbera's cla...

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Veritas RS III to officially debut at London Salon Privé

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWYslU0lKnzZ9IRKIMzPar941mxr7UFOIAkljJ8pkI_mkSpOdTaNI1b0z9koouRqBce1NjXMp_bJi9zQOMdWQroXBS6EexWCoG1fVscaqODHoyYzKD_93pn1PsWvTZbzaz7CAfrdr-Ek8/s1600-h/20080924121148veritas-030283.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335860515216217202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWYslU0lKnzZ9IRKIMzPar941mxr7UFOIAkljJ8pkI_mkSpOdTaNI1b0z9koouRqBce1NjXMp_bJi9zQOMdWQroXBS6EexWCoG1fVscaqODHoyYzKD_93pn1PsWvTZbzaz7CAfrdr-Ek8/s400/20080924121148veritas-030283.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" /></a><br />Alongside several UK debuts, the Veritas RS III will be headlining this year's London Salon Privé, an exclusive supercar show at the Hurlingham country club. Other noteworthy dream cars on the docket include the Morgan Aero Super Sport and Aston Martin One-77, two British supercars making their UK debuts.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMEIGUPdUTDsjvCQtFYSEvmaZJKgMUk3KI3rwilyaU6rjU8i1i-45Q4hj_-lxfi1kXuZTAkqJKalm_KZ5weXSrA1Pg_A2nVxLpID2v2rVblmh0g0OdVJkPk8WjmqxRaZvev7uwiS0rf4-/s1600-h/20080924121138veritas-030269.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335861459819402642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMEIGUPdUTDsjvCQtFYSEvmaZJKgMUk3KI3rwilyaU6rjU8i1i-45Q4hj_-lxfi1kXuZTAkqJKalm_KZ5weXSrA1Pg_A2nVxLpID2v2rVblmh0g0OdVJkPk8WjmqxRaZvev7uwiS0rf4-/s400/20080924121138veritas-030269.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px;" /></a><br />Aston will also roll out its V12 Vantage and DBS Volante for the home crowd, while the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S and Maybach Zeppelin will be on hand for the first time in the UK as well. The show takes place from July 22-24, with tickets starting at a staggering £125 for a one-day entrance pass. Think that's a little steep? Then check out the updated image gallery below for a closer look. It's free.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVaW7nR3iwOTFTcYr_L5SafHCzEYCAqJLcDYh-5h15-RbvgtNiLd_xomZ27-_Gru-p1vmV5XJqRAOOORx2mSWOH_Aizg5px_W5AD39-q-aGE3mpMXGpE9kWVbMhnSjm7VajM1Cxn_BUnh0/s1600-h/20080924121119veritas-030173.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335861374123459138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVaW7nR3iwOTFTcYr_L5SafHCzEYCAqJLcDYh-5h15-RbvgtNiLd_xomZ27-_Gru-p1vmV5XJqRAOOORx2mSWOH_Aizg5px_W5AD39-q-aGE3mpMXGpE9kWVbMhnSjm7VajM1Cxn_BUnh0/s400/20080924121119veritas-030173.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px;" /></a><br />You remember the Veritas RS III? The open-cockpit supercar is a revival of the 40's-era BMW racing team, spearheaded by a crew of enthusiasts dedicated to making the most visceral, back-to-basics driving machine known to man. With a choice of two BMW M-sourced powertrains – 480hp V8 or 600hp V10 – the Veritas hits 60 mph from a standstill in the three-second range en route to a top speed over 200 mph with either engine and no electronic aids. With a list price starting around $375,000, only 50 examples will be produced, and the first one has finally arrived.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUazV-36oPM1oi3KAvmnIYVyjAPWhYdtvhfZxhwPVzgl_PRxwN2mIrUrQQimmBbzFpMJXz99_EzKQqp9QZTy1yuLTwOW9Y7Hhb1deelCjwFvSirwaLousMsWWZL_o0Vf5U7fwGxZIzLugi/s1600-h/veritas_rs_iii_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335861296173694546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUazV-36oPM1oi3KAvmnIYVyjAPWhYdtvhfZxhwPVzgl_PRxwN2mIrUrQQimmBbzFpMJXz99_EzKQqp9QZTy1yuLTwOW9Y7Hhb1deelCjwFvSirwaLousMsWWZL_o0Vf5U7fwGxZIzLugi/s400/veritas_rs_iii_3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" /></a><br />After initially spotting a prototype at the Nürburgring, followed by details a year ago and more details last summer, the blitzschnell supercar is finally ready for its close-up and it's set to take place in London this July.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf5UnFxPY9lilpdQyAPreuOIaJkKbpxW7RcHUj0GCUJtbk_HmvJdnMOTpEyRyTdhgRXhcVVAGcQ1L1CLmAP7PWQ-499YWSSUHI7D6CxkOfQMKz_FQs4lgaCoLfhNKK8BzIXwot-0mPxoK/s1600-h/veritas_rs_iii_10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335861162128375570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf5UnFxPY9lilpdQyAPreuOIaJkKbpxW7RcHUj0GCUJtbk_HmvJdnMOTpEyRyTdhgRXhcVVAGcQ1L1CLmAP7PWQ-499YWSSUHI7D6CxkOfQMKz_FQs4lgaCoLfhNKK8BzIXwot-0mPxoK/s400/veritas_rs_iii_10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 231px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I_mIHw4fZdpRVNFd613B3C8dsli0AHCxo6h08Ykm9v9bxrhlNCVEBAj-MxYZRhAhKe8T2tonA6xzzrov9f9mMfQH51oGWpdh4sR_CzGHlf3Fgm7QXOr-N43IXQq8506AUMlz5ULvvWGB/s1600-h/20080924121059veritas-030133.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335861084137689506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I_mIHw4fZdpRVNFd613B3C8dsli0AHCxo6h08Ykm9v9bxrhlNCVEBAj-MxYZRhAhKe8T2tonA6xzzrov9f9mMfQH51oGWpdh4sR_CzGHlf3Fgm7QXOr-N43IXQq8506AUMlz5ULvvWGB/s400/20080924121059veritas-030133.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 224px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/veritas-rs-iii/">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span>

Veritas RS III to officially debut at London Salon Privé

Alongside several UK debuts, the Veritas RS III will be headlining this year's London Salon Privé, an exclusive supercar show at the Hur...

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