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V12 Vantage on its way to North America

V12 Vantage on its way to North America

Aston Martin has revealed that the V12 Vantage will be sold in the North American market after “unprecedented customer demand”. The brand’s most potent production sports car will be available in that market later this year. Based o...
13.05.2010 | 1065 views | 0 comments
V12-Powered BMW Z3 Found in BMW M GmbH Archive

V12-Powered BMW Z3 Found in BMW M GmbH Archive

BMW M Gmbh has revealed an until-now unknown car from its collection - a one-off V12-powered Z3. Details about the car are scant at the moment, but power comes from BMW's M73 5.4-liter V12 that was also in the 7 Series and 8 Series at the...
07.08.2012 | 3222 views | 0 comments
V6 turbos might come to F1

V6 turbos might come to F1

Formula 1 might move to turbocharged V6 engines, Autosport is reporting.  Currently there is a stalemate between teams, manufacturers and Formula 1 organizers over the future of the series's power plants. The current plan, mostly pushed by orga...
22.06.2011 | 1105 views | 3 comments
V60 joins the Volvo family

V60 joins the Volvo family

A new model is joining the Volvo lineup. The new V60 is a sports wagon that is set to compete with the all-new S60 sedan model for the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever". According to Volvo Cars Design Director Peter Horbury, &ldq...
07.07.2010 | 6527 views | 0 comments
V60 Plug-in Hybrid: world’s first diesel Plug-in Hybrid debuts in Geneva

V60 Plug-in Hybrid: world’s first diesel Plug-in Hybrid debuts in Geneva

Volvo has announced the world debut for next week’s Geneva Motor Show of the first vehicle of the next generation of hybrids. The V60 Plug-in Hybrid will become the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid and the production series version sho...
25.02.2011 | 6018 views | 0 comments
V8 Vantage S joins the Aston Martin lineup

V8 Vantage S joins the Aston Martin lineup

Aston Martin is adding to its lineup a driver-focussed version of the Vantange family: the V8 Vantage S. This new version has been developed to bring the dynamics of the Vantage to a different level. The Vantage S is powered by Aston Martin’s ...
27.01.2011 | 1703 views | 0 comments
Valentino Rossi Becomes Brand Ambassador for Opel Adam

Valentino Rossi Becomes Brand Ambassador for Opel Adam

Will promote it on TV, press and social media

Valentino Rossi will return to riding for Yamaha this season after two disastrous years at Ducati and hopefully his best years are not behind him. The 2013 MotoGP season does not begin until April 7 in Qatar, but Rossi has announced that he will b...
25.02.2013 | 1998 views | 0 comments
Valentino Rossi Designs Opel Adam for Charity

Valentino Rossi Designs Opel Adam for Charity

It is inspired by his racing livery and uses leather from his suit

Valentino Rossi has earned the title of one of the greatest motorcycle racers in history, and his career is not over yet. Rossi and designer Aldo Drudi have teamed up to create a special Opel Adam for the Meyer Children’s Hospital Foundation...
07.11.2013 | 6553 views | 0 comments
Valtteri Bottas Will Drive for Williams Next Season

Valtteri Bottas Will Drive for Williams Next Season

He is the second confirmed rookie in F1 for next season.

Williams has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will replace Bruno Senna in Formula 1 next season. Pastor Maldonado will remain with Williams for next season. Bottas has been Williams' test driver and reserve driver since 2010. Bottas has...
28.11.2012 | 755 views | 0 comments
Vanquish Will Drop Its Top Next Year as Volante

Vanquish Will Drop Its Top Next Year as Volante

Aston Martin has the Vanquish Volante convertible in testing now and plans to put it on sale some time next year. Like convertible versions of the DB9 and Vantage, the Vanquish will use a fabric soft top, instead of the folding metal tops that...
08.11.2012 | 7103 views | 0 comments

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