Daily news round up #2 Explosions, failures and more

Failure: Good news! The Bentley and Lamborghini SUVS were put on hold! Bentley and Lamborghini's owner VW blames the Euro debt crisis and noticed that an Bentley and Lamborghini SUV based off of a Porsche SUV that's really a VW is a stupid idea.

Failure: Speaking of VW delaying super expensive cars the upcoming Bugatti sedan called the Galibier has been delayed until 2016. Just as a re-fresher to anyone living under a rock, the Galibier isn't just a Veyron with four doors, they just share some mechanical bits.

Explosion: The new hardcore version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT ironically called the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Black crashed and seems to have exploded. Yikes, well what did they expect to happen when they made and insane car more insane? Wait Remember this is AMG.

More Stuff: Somebody won't have a job tommorow because of this picture, but here's the new BMW M6 Gran coupe. It's an M6 with 4-door therefore it's a less practical more expensive version of the M5.

Also here's the new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan, don't ask my what engine is under the hood, sorry i meant BOMB they have under the hood this generation because I have no clue.

Daily News roundup #1

The sort of super car issue

Today in the Automotive world, different versions of existing cars seems to be the theme.

Let's start off the The Lamborghini Aventador.

Car Magazine reports that Lamborghini is working on a 4-seater version of the Aventador, along with a convertible hardtop version. How are they going to make a 4-seat mid-engine V-12 Lamborghini? At least the hardtop on  the convertible will be easier to use then the old manual top. Car magazine also says Lambo is still working on the Sedan, called the Estoque without permission from VW. Which is pretty much the boss of Lamborghini.

The Lexus LFA is overpriced for what it can do, what it can do is astonishing though. This is one of many one-off version of the LFA coming soon. It's called the AD-X as you can see on the bigger then usual body kit. Other then that nobody really knows anything about.

The Mclaren Fax machine (MP4-12c) spider Neiman Marcus edition is an MP4-12c with a fancy logo. The Acura ZDX is getting things like lane departure warning(Took them that long to get it?) and it's being cancelled.

-_-

With Nissan news the new Nissan Pathfinder is going to start at $28,270 and because Leaf sales are so poor there making cheaper versions of it.

M5 VS. Model S Who will win?

The Tesla Model S is a very interesting car. Most people focus on it's an electric car that has a 300 mile range, the fact that the engine is around back (Like a Porsche 911) and that it handles very, very good. Automobile magazine, in true american spirit did a drag race against a German of similar size and money. The outcome is very surprising.

My Daily rant

I've been following the new SRT Viper, and the Chevrolet Corvette C7 for a while now. There's some things that i've heard floating around the internet that im not very found of about these two cars. Like a V8 viper and a V6 corvette. The whole point of a viper is a mad V10, and the whole point of the corvette is a muscular V8!

Let's move on before i start rambling to badly.

Yes I know that is a viper SRT-10 and a corvette C6, it fits the mode of what i'm talking about if you read my rambling above the picture. Which you might want to read, other wise you might not understand what im talking/rambling/complaining about.

I'm going to split up each section of the car now.

Let's start with . . .

Power trains

The last gen viper (called the SRT-10 not the Viper technically), and the current gen Corvette C6 have very well known power trains. If you don't know much know much about these two cars, you probably only know the viper has a more European super car like engine, as the corvette has a american muscular engine.

To be specific the Viper has a 8.4-Liter V10, the Corvette on the other hand has a 6.2-Liter V8. Both have there engines in the front, both have a manual transmission (Available automatic in the Corvette), and Rear Wheel Drive in the back. Both have terrible rides, and both are distinctively american.

In the rumor mill for the next gen version of each of these car we have something much different. In the rumor mill we have a civilized well riding Viper with a V8, and a mid-engined V6 corvette.

As you can see in this corvette spy photo, it is not mid-engined. In this viper spy photo it has a similar design as the former. The corvette and the viper both have the same recipe listed above. Except we can't tell what power trains they have. 

I can see a V6 corvette and a V8 viper in Europe, but not in america. Purist, including me will have an even longer rant about it than i am having right now. Hey there will be hundreds of little blogs that pop up and troll about it. The corvette and viper need to stay true to there recipes and keep the mad V10 and muscular v8. Also the next viper needs to be a lot faster then the current one, as anyone who has ever heard of the Corvette ZR1 knows the next one will be even faster.

Naming issues

First we had the extremely crude Dodge Viper. 

Then we had the more civilized Dodge SRT-10.

It wasn't very civilized.

Now the Viper is being called the SRT Viper.

 Let's start with the corvette.

First you had the Chevrolet Corvette c1

Then you had the Chevrolet Corvette c2

Then you had the Chevrolet Corvette c3

Then you had the Chevrolet Corvette c4

Then you had the Chevrolet Corvette c5

Then you had the Chevrolet Corvette c6

The Corvette has a longer and more stable history.  Historically it's also the better car.

If it was my money i'd buy the Viper.

Cadillac ATS, What's what.

Everyone, but the Germans seem to like the all new Cadillac ATS. Even Top Gear liked it! They hate Cadillac! The Sedan model is GM's first real attempt for Cadillac to compete with the BMW 3-Series. The new ATS comes with a natural aspirated 2.5-Liter 4-cylinder, a 2.0-Liter Turbo 4-Cylinder and the original V6 from the CTS.  By now, your already know there going to make a V model, a coupe, a wagon and a convertible model. I've done some searching on Google and i've found rendering for all of these except the convertible. Yesterday i showed you the rendering of the V model from Top Speed.

I absolutely hope this is 90% true. The next M3, which would be the main competitor for the ATS-V will have a twin-turbo V6, so obviously the ATS V will also have a twin-turbo V6. That doesn't sound like much does it? To make it sound right you have to remember the Porsche 911 Turbo has a turbo-charged 6 cylinder engine as well.

I'd perfer the same supercharged V8 as the CTS-V but that's staying in the CTS. This artist rendering a new top grill, similar to the CTS-V and a more smoothed out bottom grill. This rendering has been given a more aggressive V style front bumper with smaller fog lamps. Around the side a small lower body kit has been added for looks and maybe aerodynamics.

Now, what about the coupe?

Here is another artist rendering(s) of what the ATS coupe would look like. The bottom 3 are the most likely to be close to the actual production model. The front door has been enlarged and made longer. The rear door has been removed (obviously) and new rims that are un-realistically large. The coupe would have the same engine options as the sedan, and the V model

What about about the convertible? It's just a coupe with no roof, so just imagine the bottom coupe rendering here with a folding automatic soft top.

What about the wagon?

Exactly same as the sedan, except amazingly this rendering looks better then the normal sedan! That's just my opinion though. Only difference is the trunk has been replaced by a wagon, as it is a wagon..

Here's the rear end!

God, that just destroys the CTS wagon looks..

I know i've been slack on posting lately

Due to my slackness im just going to do a quick over look of some things, a normal more in def paragraph for the ones I find more important.

Here's a German Modded ZR1

They made it even more powerful!

Porsche Cayman Coupe rendered

This looks ten times better the the new 911's rear end...

Happy Mazda, RAD Mazda

This is is true it's not even funny!!!

Hyundai Elantra Coupe caught before Chicago Debut

Keep, that's some strong sheet metal.

Now for some things I have interest in writing about.

Camaro chief claims ZL1 will out perform the more powerful Shelby GT500

Okay, this guy has a large, LARGE mouth. What's even better is i agree with him most of the time. If you've been following the Zl1 VS. GT500 battle then you already know who this is, Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser. 

On Paper the Shelby GT500 should absolutely murder the heavier and less powerful ZL1 but not so fast. Oppenhesier now claims that after test's the ZL1 will do 0-60 mph faster then the lighter more powerful GT500. I hope he's right seeing as i prefer the Camaro over the Mustang. (That's just me it doesn't me you, unless it's also you)  Know I what your going to ask now. "How?!" It all depends how it get's off the line and how it puts the power down.

Even better when Oppenheiser was asked if the ZL1 was faster around the Nurburgring he answered " No question".

The ZL1's released time around the Nurburgring is 7:41.27

The GT500's time still hasn't been released.

Corvette C7 caught testing

The main complaint already is it's not revolutionary it's evolutionary. I prefer it that way though. Seemingly based off the C5 and C6 platform. This picture put a lot of rumors to rest. It's not mid-engined is the biggest and most important. 

Now different rumors like V6, and V8 corvettes. It's not a Corvette unless it follows this pattern. V8 in the front, Manual in the middle, and RWD in the back. IF this isn't followed then it's not a vette.

Except a seven-speed manual, better fuel economy, better interior, and maybe a slightly better ride.

Photo Gallery:

Cadillac ATS-V rendering

As you can see by the two signs on here, this rendering was done by a website called TopSpeed.

God, look at it. The aggressive clean lines of the new ATS, with the muscular sporty V style grill. Originally the ATS-V was thought to carry the same V8 in the CTS-V, but then it's main compettior the M3 is now supposed to have a V6. So now it'll probably have a small little 3.0-Liter Twin-Turbo Charged V6. Really, a 3.0-Liter? Really? Please caddy, at least a 4.0-Liter!  Rumored to do 0-60 in under 5 seconds, that's it? Also rumored to do 170 MPH. In the real world in straight line speed this will blow out any M3 with a limiter. 

So things i don't like about these rumors.

The engine is to small, and 0-60 times are to slow. Otherwise, I LOVE this car. I hope it looks just like this, just without the plastic fog lights.

Check out the video's page for some new Videos.

Today in the automotive world, Sum up of the Detriot auto show, More Cadillac rumors and Auto Executives attacking each other at the Detriot Auto show

Now your expecting me to ramble on about something you really don't care about or has anything to do with the title above. So i am!

Let's move on eh?

Detroit auto show sum up

This years North American International Auto show (Detroit auto show) came as a massive success for some, and a massive failure for others. Take the Cadillac ATS, massive success, Then the Lincoln MKZ well thats controversial. I've put a list together of the best, the worst and the rest of the Detroit auto show. Please Remember, i am Highly opinionated, if you dis-agree with what i write then go troll of somewhere else. No , im joking about the troll but seriously.

Let's start with the 5 best

5.Acura NSX Concept

It's an Acura, It's a concept, Yes it's a Hybrid and yes Aston-Martin called and wanted there tail lights back, but there's no denying this car. I well, absolutely hate most Japanese cars but god can they build super cars. It features a Mid-engined V6 Hybrid VTEC engine. It also has Honda's SH-AWD. I have one problem with it, It's badged as an Acura in America and it looks nothing like the original NSX.

4. Chevrolet Sonic RS

I can already see it coming, "It's a crummy small Chevy blah blah blah" but this is exactly what hot-hatch back fans here America have waited a long time. I also like the looks of the thing. It has no power upgrades blah blah, blah, blah but look at it!

3. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

This is a cool car. Expect the hybrid, other wise i'd buy this car in a heart beat if i had the money. I mean just look at those head lights, don't look at the color though. . .

It has a nice range of different engines also

2. Dodge Dart

"It's a C-segment Dodge that's not a Dodge, it's really an Alfa-Romeo blah blah blah" is what the Corolla loyalist are saying now. HA geat my Dart R/T stupid little Corolla S! I still feel weird saying "Dart R/T". It has a range of really good Alfa engines under the the nice hood. Something neat i saw in one of the photos. In the front turn signals there's a little Plastic dodge symbol that when you turn the turn signal on flashes.

Now for the big moment. What is the winner of the world-famous Car Driver America Detriot auto show award thingy-ma-jig.

1. Cadillac ATS

If you but this car when it comes out, you'll spend half your time passing BMW 3-series and half the time just sitting and looking at it. I mean really, just look at the thing! Even better it has two 4-cylinders and the 3.6-Liter V6 from the CTS! Even better Top Gear still hasn't made fun of this thing!!! I love this thing <3

The worst

I don't really have to go into detail on this one do I?

Buick Encore

Again i am Highly opinionated.

Acura ILX

Let's make an ugly car uglier, Yeah!

Toyota Prius C

*barf barf*

Craftsmen CTX

Lincoln MKZ concept

Funny what Top Gear thought of the ATS vs. MKZ thing.

The Rest

Uhhh....

Check out the auto show page above...

Cadillac rumors, includes the SRX

There's rumors floating around that Cadillac is making a new crossover to fight the the BMW X3, other rumors floating around are it's based on the encore.... (Help me!!). Personally i think the SRX, should compete with the X3 already, and then make a extended version of the SRX to compete with the X5. Cadillac has technology and equipment to do, so why not?

Auto Executives attacking each other at the Detriot auto show

Yes i know this is the same picture as the one on Carscoop.

Let's cut to the chase. First the Cadillac ATS was revealed, then BMW boss, Ludwig Willisch, dismissed the new Cadillac ATS and the Lincoln MKZ saying that,"despite their claims, they are simply not in the same league as the 3-Series." He also said “We don’t produce trucks, nor taxis or buses”, said Willisch. “We don’t produce sofas on wheels – and we don’t take mass-market vehicles and rebadge them as premium.”  He may have a point, but to me he sounds just like Lexus. Scared at of there minds. 

 Then Toyota put a bill board across the Cobo Center (That's where  the Detriot auto show is held). The bill boards said "Sorry Fusion" and had a Camry Hybrid in the back round. Then Ford decided "Two can play at that game!" and had a video played at the press release of the Fusion a video slamming the Camry and Accord. It said things like "When the recession hit, they plummeted along with the rest of the industry". What you might not realize is the Camry and Accord never recovered from it. Then Honda went on about how they weren't at full throttle blah blah blah.

GM's CEO was more restrained and he didn't brag about his company reclaiming  worlds largest car maker from Toyota, While GM's North America president Mark Reuss did admit that the ATS needed to earn it's place among the Germans.