Top Viral News Stories of the Week: August 9-16, 2015 |
- Top Viral News Stories of the Week: August 9-16, 2015
- Most Watched Videos of the Week: August 9-16, 2015
- Aston Martin Vulcan Revealed in Volcanic Orange Color
- Most Read Car Reviews of the Week: August 9 – 16
- Lexus GS200t Joins GS Lineup Refresh
- Galpin Fisker Rocket Drops the Top at Pebble Beach
| Top Viral News Stories of the Week: August 9-16, 2015 Posted: The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R has become the talk of social media. Making its debut during the festivities of 2015 Monterey Car Week, AutoGuide.com's coverage of the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R quickly became the most shared story on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Other automotive news that was popular on social media includes a report of the next-generation Nissan GT-R returning in sedan form as an Infiniti model and the final production Ferrari Enzo selling for $6.05 million at a recent auction. BMW's Controversial Concept Car Just Got a Lot More Awesome BMW is showing off a more hardcore version of its 3.0 CSL Hommage concept that debuted earlier this year. Infiniti Getting Next-Gen Nissan GT-R in Sedan Form The next-generation Nissan GT-R is rumored to get a four-door variant. Final Ferrari Enzo Fetches $6.05M at Auction The final Ferrari Enzo ever produced has sold for $6.05 million. Loading, please wait...  |
| Most Watched Videos of the Week: August 9-16, 2015 Posted: This past week, automakers from all around the world showed up in style for the 2015 Monterey Car Week. Before all the events kicked off in Northern California however, Hyundai unveiled the Vision G coupe concept, previewing the brand's future design direction. As for the most popular debuts from Montrey, AutoGuide.com's readers checked out the new BMW M4 GTS as well as the Lamborghini Aventador SV roadster. Watch the videos below and subscribe to AutoGuide.com's YouTube channel here. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Loading, please wait... |
| Aston Martin Vulcan Revealed in Volcanic Orange Color Posted: The Aston Martin Vulcan is a track-only hypercar that was revealed earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. At the time, it was shown in a sort of spearmint green color, but now the British automaker has unveiled it in an atomic orange hue. Revealed at a private get-together during Monterey Car Week, this machine looks as mean as ever. As before, this car celebrates Aston Martin's motorsports heritage and brandishes a 7.0-ltier V12 that promise to deliver in excess of 800 horsepower. Its monocoque structure is made of carbon fiber, as is the Vulcan's bodywork. Obviously, this provides a strong foundation and incredibly light weight. SEE ALSO: 2015 Pebble Beach Concourse and Monterey Car Week Coverage Beyond all of this, the engine is mounted amidship and sends torque to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. Helping manage that brute force is a track-derived pushrod suspension setup with driver-adjustable dampers. Reining all of this in are carbon-ceramic brake rotors squeezed by Brembo calipers. Production of the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan was limited to just 24 models. Given its racing pedigree, it conforms to all FIA safety regulations. Of course if you're a true automotive enthusiast – and a regular AutoGuide.com reader – none of this is really news. However, the Vulcan's hot new paint job is worth checking out. Discuss this story on our Aston Martin Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Most Read Car Reviews of the Week: August 9 – 16 Posted: Our look at the new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel attracted the most attention this week. This off-road ready pickup from Ram packs tough looks and a big 5.7-liter HEMI V8. Read about our off-road adventures in this truck by hitting the hotlink below. The 2016 Honda Accord was also popular last week. With updated styling and packaging, can the Accord stay competitive in the cutthroat midsize sedan segment? We take a look. Chevy's ultimate sleeper, the SS, hits the third spot. This unassuming sedan packs a 6.2-liter V8, though you'd never know by looking at it. Another fast car from GM, the new Cadillac CTS-V comes in at the fourth position. This new supercharged Caddy is ready to take the fight to premium German sports sedans that have owned the segment for years. Finally, the 2016 Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition packs things up this week. With its unique matte paint job and upgraded driving dynamics, can this special edition Veloster take this car from boring to fun? If you're interested in buying a new car, don't miss our New Cars Buying Section. 2016 Honda Accord Review – Video Loading, please wait... |
| Lexus GS200t Joins GS Lineup Refresh Posted: The Lexus GS family has grown with the arrival of a new entry-level GS200t model. Introduced at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the 2016 Lexus GS lineup will get a minor facelift with a stronger version of the Lexus signature spindle grille up front. Framed by satin chrome trim, the GS family will also benefit from new standard Bi-LED headlights. Further sharpening the sedan's profile are a new front bumper and rocker panel design, while the rear gets revised tail lights and updated rear trim. On all four corners of the GS will be new 18- or 19-inch machine-finished wheels. The major announcement is the addition of the GS200t to the lineup, sporting a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 241 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, helping the GS200t get an estimated highway fuel economy of 33 mpg. With the addition of the GS200t to the lineup, Lexus has decided to give the GS350 a little bit more performance, increasing the 2015 model year's 306 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque to 311 hp and 280 lb-ft for the minor refresh. SEE ALSO: 2016 Lexus GS F Powers Into Detroit At the top of the range remains the GS450h sporting a hybrid powertrain with a 3.5-liter V6 paired to an electric motor for a combined system output of 338 hp. The 2016 Lexus GS450h will get an estimated 29 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Optional for the 2016 model year will be the new Lexus Safety System +, which adds Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist, Intelligent High Beam (IHB) and All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The interior also benefits from a larger 4.2-inch multi-information display while the GS350 and GS450h models will have standard navigation. Discuss this story at our Lexus GS Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Galpin Fisker Rocket Drops the Top at Pebble Beach Posted: Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker unveiled the 2015 Rocket Speedster concept at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The companies are calling it the latest iteration of the "Ultimate American Muscle Car," and it builds on the Galpin Fisker Rocket that originally debuted in concept form at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Based on the Ford Mustang, the new Rocket Speedster is a convertible carbon fiber-bodied sports car intended for low-volume production. Using a carbon fiber speedster cover, the team transformed the four-seat convertible into a two-seat speedster with a carbon fiber hood feeding air into a supercharged V8 engine pumping out 725 hp. The concept was built by GFMI Metalcrafters, Inc. in California and has a number of key aerodynamic features to channel airflow for necessary cooling and downforce. Additions include a pair of air scoops mounted on the rear fenders ahead of the wheels, helping direct fresh air to the large 15-inch Brembo Gran Turismo brakes. The Rocket Speedster concept rides on 21-inch metallic red five-spoke wheels, matching the exterior of the car. SEE ALSO: Galpin Fisker Rocket Ford Mustang Production Begins In a press release, Galpin and Fisker confirmed that the Rocket Speedster won't be a one-off concept and interested buyers will have the option to buy a car through Galpin Ford directly or through numerous hand-picked dealers around the world. "Henrik's original design sketches for the Rocket gave me chills and the convertible is no different," said Beau Boeckmann, President of Galpin Motors. "This Speedster Concept has added another layer of style to the car without losing an ounce of the incredible beauty of the coupe. It really has been a dream collaboration, combining Henrik's design execution with the performance and customization expertise of the Galpin Auto Sports team." Discuss this story at our Ford Mustang Forum Loading, please wait... |
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