Pagani Zonda Uno

Most of us thought that after Pagani launched the one-off Tricolore, the Zonda would be officially dead. Another one-off model made by the company was this Zonda Uno that was commissioned by Ana Al-Thani, who is a member of the Royal Family of Qatar (of course).

Pagani Zonda Uno

This blue-painted Zonda you see in these pictures is powered by a V12 AMG 7.3-liter engine that outputs 700 hp. The car was designed by combining elements from the Zonda R and the Zonda Cinque. The car benefits from the R's revised carbon fiber that uses titanium for added strength.

Pagani Zonda Uno

What really amazes me is the fact that although the car was commissioned just one year ago, it is already on sale. As you might have guessed, the price tag for this one-off has not dropped not even a little bit, even though it is a used car, more or less.

Pagani Zonda Uno

The car is for sale at an exorbitant price of approximately $2.3 million, without the tax charges.

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One-Off Pagani Zonda Uno Up For Sale

Speed Art 2011 Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600

Set to be revealed officially next month at Geneva, the 2011 Speed Art Porsche Cayenne Titan Evo XL 600 is based on the Turbo version of the German SUV. The standard engine produces 500 hp and with this tuning program it will develop 600 hp and 627 lb.-ft of torque. I like the extra power under the hood but the bodykit looks awful. I've never liked these flashy body modifications and this one is terrible from every angle.

Speed Art 2011 Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600

The striping is similar to the one found on the Porsche 997 GT3 RS MkII. The new front and rear bumpers don't do the car any good, nor do the side skirts. I like the new exhaust system that they installed but that new set of 23-inch rims isn't my cup of tea.

Speed Art 2011 Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600

As far as the interior is concerned, I like it, nothing flashy. Those carbon shell-type seats are awesome and the new multimedia-unit that has an iPad and Ipod-docking-station is a nice addition.

Speed Art 2011 Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600

We'll let you know more about the Titan EVO XL 600 once it will have its public debut next month so stay tuned.

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Speed Art 2011 Porsche Cayenne Titan-EVO-XL 600

2011 Ferrari California Vintage Package

In their search to get more customers, Ferrari will be launching a new customization program, dubbed "Vintage Package" which will first be available for the beautiful California model and later on will be introduced to the rest of the models in the lineup.

2011 Ferrari California Vintage Package

This program will include a new front grille, updated door mirrors as well as A-pillar trims that will complement the special chrome highlights for the side vents. The California will sit on rims that will have a diamond polish appearance.

2011 Ferrari California Vintage Package

As far as the engine is concerned, no changes will occur which means that the California will have the same V8 4.3-liter engine that outputs 460 hp @ 7,750 rpm and 357 lb.-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm. This power unit is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 192 mph and a 0-60 mph time in only 4 seconds.

2011 Ferrari California Vintage Package

More information about the "Vintage Package" will probably be revealed next month at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

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2011 Ferrari California Vintage Package

While other car makers feature perfectly fit swimsuit models that just came out of Sports Illustrated or superhot supermodels, Subaru it taking a… heavier, bigger and bolder approach. The new “Sexy comes standard” ad features the famous sexy sumo wrestlers we’ve seen in 2008. The said Japanese carmaker is bringing out all… sumoness of its powerful engine, but it’s not bringing sexy back, that’s for sure.

If I were you, I’d stay away from food at least 5 minutes before seeing this ad. What do you think about it?

PS: Since you might be having a hard time actually seeing the car in this ad, you can check out our in-depth look on the 2011 Subaru Forester.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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New Subaru “Sexy comes standard” ad features… sumo wrestlers

Ford Mustang NASCAR Nationwide Race Car

According to ESPN, Ford is planning on replacing the current Fusion with the Mustang for the 2013 Nascar Sprint Cup Series. Replacing the Fusion is a process that might take all year, and the Blue Oval is required to show that the Mustang is a competitive car. The reason behind this decision is that the automaker wants to show to potential customers that they have the possibility to purchase a car right off the showroom that mimics the one they watch on TV every weekend.

Ford already has a Mustang stock car (pictured above) that races in the Nascar Nationwide Series. The company, which is seeking its 600^th win in the Cup Series in the season-opening Daytona 500, will continue to use the Fusion for this season and the next one.

Source: ESPN via AutoBlog

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Ford Wants To Bring Mustang To Nascar's Sprint Cup Series

Ram 1500 Adventurer

Yesterday Chrysler revealed that they are going to introduce a new Ram model, the 1500 Adventurer. The truck will be addressing first time buyers and generally, the younger side of the market that is looking for a pickup truck. This new edition comes as a follow-up to the big hit Tradesman model which was revealed in January at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.

The truck will feature a powerful V8 HEMI 5.7-liter engine that cranks out 390 hp and 407 lb.-ft of torque and it will be available in both 4×4 and 4×2 versions, and with a regular cab. The truck will be available with a 700-amp maintenance-free battery, 3.55 rear axle ratio, 26-gallon fuel tank, 160-amp alternator, heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling as well as four and seven-pin harness.

Ram 1500 Adventurer

In addition, the new Ram 1500 Adventurer will pack heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, a full-size spare tire, halogen headlamps, power rack-and-pinion steering plus front and rear stabilizer bars.

Chrysler did not left out the entertainment factor and added a 6-speaker media center with CD & MP3 support, a 12-volt auxiliary power outlet and an audio jack input.

Ram 1500 Adventurer

Similar with other previous Ram models, the 1500 Adventurer will be available with a bundle of personalization options, like folding and heated trailer-tow power mirrors, Mopar chrome steel bed rails, Mopar chrome tubular side steps, a Class IV receiver hitch, spray-in bedliner and under-rail bedliner and others as well.

Sales for the Ram 1500 Adventurer will commence in the second quarter of this year at a base price of $23,830.

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Chrysler Reveals Ram 1500 Adventurer

Honda Civic Ti

If you are living in the UK, you need to know that the Japanese automaker Honda has launched a limited edition of their popular Civic model, dubbed "Ti". The car will be available with two engine options, the entry-level 1.4 i-VTEC and the more powerful 1.8 i-VTEC and will be based upon the 5-door version of the model.

Honda Civic Ti

This special edition of the Civic is inspired by this season's Honda Racing British Touring Car challenger and will ride on 17-inch Pro Race rims from Team Dynamics who are Honda's partners in the BTCC. The car features a Crystal Black GP body kit that offers a new front and rear spoiler, a rear lip, side skirt inserts and special Premium White Pearl paintwork.

One of the most interesting optional features available for the Honda Civic Ti would have to be the Pioneer Navigation Multimedia System that offers satellite-navigation, entertainment, communication as well as a 3D graphic touchscreen, offering support for USB, CD/DVD and iPod/iPhone.

Honda Civic Ti

Limited to only 500 units, the TI will be available starting with this March at a base price of 15,995 pounds for the 1.4 i-VTEC and 16,995 pounds for the model fitted with the 1.8-liter engine.

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Honda Civic Ti Announced

Trabant

Unless you don't live in Europe, most likely you have never heard of the Trabant. Although I can understand the reason behind this car was created, the final result was appalling. Created in order to be the most affordable car ever made, the Trabant was East Germany's answer to the cute Volkswagen Beetle.

Trabant 601

Aside from the fact that it looks like a car that you saw in cartoons when you were little, it had the loudest engine I have ever heard. You know must that think that it had a powerful one – well… it didn't. On the contrary, the car had a two-stroke power unit that produced an incredible 18 hp!

Trabant P50

The car was made out of recycled materials, and by recycled I mean fiberglass-like Duroplast, reinforced with recycled fibers like cotton and wood. Upon its launch, the car was already an antique and it smoked like it was an Iraqi oil fire. The Trabant has to be one of the most unreliable cars ever made as it barely worked and I'm not exaggerating not even a little bit.

Trabant P1100 Prototype

Despite all of its flaws, the car was a huge hit back in the day as thousands and thousands of East Germans got one although they had to wait about 10 years! Not even Bugatti can't say that they have a 10-years waiting list for their Veyron!

According to Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear, "an S-class Mercedes produces the same amount of toxic waste over 30 miles that a Trabant chucks out in three seconds." He may be exaggerating but the car had to be one of the most dangerous enemies of the environment.

In the end let's have a laugh with some of the coolest Trabant-based jokes:

Trabant 1.1

Why is the Trabant the longest car on the road? The car has ten feet and is followed by fifty feet of smoke;

How to double the value of the Trabant? Fill up the fuel tank;

What is the main difference between a Jehovah's Witness and a Trabant? You can shut the door on a Jehovah's Witness;

Why doesn't the Trabant have seatbelts? Because it might be mistaken for a backpack;

How do you turn a Trabant into a sports car? Put your Nikes in the trunk;

Why does the Trabant have a heated rear window? So that it will keep your hand warm while you push it;

How do you measure the acceleration of a Trabant? With a calendar.

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Why I Don’t Like The Trabant

Biofuel production is keep scientist and engineers up at night, since they want to grow the numbers and get more out of less. A team of biologists may have come up with a solution to improving biofuel production: genetically modified switchgrass. It’s not glamorous, but it could be a great solution.

I won’t get into how it works, because chemistry was never my favorite subject in school, but what you have to know is that they created a piece of DNA that makes the switchgrass easily digestible. The said modified plant gave better results when converted into ethanol up to 40%. That is pretty cool stuff. Plus, they say that the genetically modified switchgrass could lower production costs, since the conversion to ethanol process is easier.

This is good news for the auto industry and for the environmentally concerned, since ethanol production could become better, faster and more efficient.

Source: Wired

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Genetically modified biofuel coming the auto industry’s way

Who said blogging doesn’t pay? A Canadian BMW dealer begs to differ. He’s putting up a big, juicy pay for an in-house blogger to write about BMW day in and day out: a free condo in downtown Toronto for a year, a new BMW every six months to drive and international travel. All that and $65,000 a month seems like a blogger’s dream. But what does it take to get there and what happens once you’ve won?

First, the contestants must pick their best 200 words to praise and raise BMW. The second step is a public poll and the ones who get to top 20 will have to produce a video on performance in just 48 hours. Ten will be chosen for a face to face interview and only one will be lucky enough to soak up all the BMWness in the world.

Contestants should have “an in-depth knowledge of BMW product and is willing to spend all day and night writing about it”. That makes it clear that during the next year, the lucky blogger will be almost brainwashed and will have nothing to make small talk about except the bavarian car maker and its vehicles. Although that’s not necessarily a bad thing, we’d like to still have a life.

If you feel up the task, you can join the contest here. Let us know how that goes.

Source: Jalopnik.

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All around the clock BMW blogger to get $65,000 for his posts