Archive for the ‘Car News’ Category

Need a police sketch? Pull out your Wii…

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Mii sought in hit and run:

No, really, that is a wanted poster and that is a Mii on it, and that made me laugh so hard I sprained my epiglottis. The Kanagawa kops (Japan) are searching for the Mii, or a someone who looks like it, anyway.

From Kotaku.

Bangle Quits!

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Christopher Bangle has not only quit BMW but the auto industry altogether!

Here is some news that will be a shocker to the industry: Christopher Bangle has quit as head of design for BMW Group and plans to leave the auto industry altogether.

BMW has announced the news in a press release. Bangle says he will be pursuing other design challenges beyond automobiles.

Adrian van Hooydonk, 44, currently the head of design at BMW Automobile, will take Bangle’s place as Director of BMW Group Design. He has worked closely alongside Bangle for 17 years.

Source.

Rahal Letterman M3 racer seen testing at Sebring

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Looks like M3s are coming back to ALMS!

See pics from the test session at ALMS’s Gallery.

2010 Audi S4 Unveiled

Friday, October 10th, 2008

The 2010 Audi S4 has been unveiled at the Paris Auto Show. The next generation S4 based on the Audi B8 platform will be powered by a supercharged V6 engine putting out 333hp and 325lb-ft of torque.

Here’s a video from Audiworld on the show floor:

Guys… get a new camera!