Untamable

2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit)

So, Armed & Dangerous came out yesterday and already people are having a blast playing cops & robbers all over Seacrest County. Well, to make things more exciting, Lamborghini have brought in three of their renowned cars to Seacrest in order to see what the racers and cops think of them. There's the classic Countach, the legendary Diablo, and this: the Sesto Elemento, which is no longer a concept car. Yes! You can actually buy this car for about $3 Million. But, why pay that much to drive the car in real life than pay just $6.99 to drift with the car in Seacrest County while outrunning cops. And it's not like the cops are left out either.

2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Interceptor

The car features the same 570 horsepower 5.2-liter V10 engine that you get in the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera. But, the entire car, including the chassis, is made out of carbon fiber, bringing the weight to just 1 ton (1,000 kg). Because of this, 0 to 60 is done in a staggering 2.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 217 MPH. You can already guess what tier this car belongs in. Be sure to drive this car along with the other bulls in the Lamborghini Untamed DLC, which will be released March 1.

Next To Reality

2012 Pagani Huayra (Shift 2: Unleashed)

Since racing games were born, we've always wanted one that was an inch close to reality. Gran Turismo has attempted this for years, and it has done well. But, it seems that there's a new racing game that beats the living reality out of it. Yep, it's Need For Speed. Now, you might've remembered the old Need For Speed: Shift, their attempt of making their own Gran Turismo. They did manage to pull it off, but the handling wasn't as good and the physics weren't that realistic. Well, I am glad to say that that's all about to change. Next month, Need For Speed will be releasing their newest installment: Shift 2: Unleashed, and might I say that this game will probably be the most realistic racing sim ever created. Yes, it has now become a simulation, this game. Slightly Mad Studios has gotten help from the best of the racing field, including FIA Team Need For Speed. The handling has been massively improved, and you'll be able to feel it. It is slightly drifty like in the last one, but it's much grippier, and that's good. Damage has been improved as well. No longer will your car be smashed up into a rectangular box. Now, realistic damage models on each car, removable bumpers, doors, and windows just make damage look so cool. The new helmet cam just makes racing even more realistic with real movements and coordination. The cars look 10x better and the tracks are just beautiful. NFS didn't want to make this game a Gran Turismo killer. They wanted to make a game that puts you in the action in their own terms, and I think they've done it. I can't wait to test this game out next month. Take a look at the video below to see what they've done so far.

Exclusivity Runs with the Wind

2012 Pagani Huayra (Shift 2: Unleashed)

Remember how the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept made its video game debut in Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit? It looks like Pagani have embraced the idea and brought their newest creation, the Huayra, along to be part of NFS's newest game Shift 2: Unleashed. Named after the Andean God of the Wind, the Huayra is Pagani's answer to whatever Ferrari has in store next. The all new 6.0-liter AMG Twin-Turbo V12 engine produces about 730 horsepower. It will do 0 to 60 in about 3.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 230 MPH. Also, it has a very interestingly designed interior, luxurious leather, and an engine sound that will either scare you or blow you away. Take a listen in the video below and pre-order Shift 2: Unleashed now, if you think you can take it.

More DLC Madness

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss (Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit)

Well TDU 2 is out and everybody joining in. But, if you thought that the best racing of 2010 was done, well, think again. More DLCs have been confirmed for Need For Speed Hot Pursuit coming in the next few weeks. Next week, an all new DLC named Armed and Dangerous will be released. This brings in two new modes to the game including Most Wanted & Arms Race. In Most Wanted, it's classic cops and robbers with the cops chasing down the racers and the racers protecting the most wanted driver. In Arms Race, it's every man for himself as racer weapons will be activated along with them for use in a races. The week after that, Lamborghini Untamed will be released. This gives racers and cops an access to three new vehicles from, you guessed it, Lamborghini. First, there's the ever famous Lamborghini Diablo, which has been in the Need For Speed franchise since the beginning. Then there's the artistically designed Lamborghini Countach, which was known for being good looking, but with horrible handling. And finally, to put the icing on the cake, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept Car will be available, which on record is the lightest Lamborghini ever built. The week after that, Porsche Unleashed is reborn in Seacrest County giving cops and racers access to three of Stuttgart's finest. First up, the classic 1982 911 Turbo. Then, there's the legendary Porsche 959, one of the best Porsches ever built. Finally, there's the ultra-exclusive 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster, commemorating the classic 550 Speedster from Porsche's very beginning. So, there's the layout for you. There will be new events and new achievements to unlock. Each DLC will be worth $6.99 and will be available for the PS3 and XBOX 360 only. Check out the video below to see the rundown.

NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: Koenigsegg Agera

2011 Koenigsegg Agera

When it comes to making hyper cars, Koenigsegg knows how to make them and make them well. The last time I tested a Koenigsegg, it was the limited edition CCXR, that could hit over 254 MPH. The one you see here is a follow-up to the already great CCX. They call it the Agera and it was made, as all of the other cars were, to be one of the fastest cars on earth. Some of you may look at the body of this car and say, "Wait a minute. This is just a redesigned CCX." Trust me on this one though. It isn't.

Predecessor & Successor

The popular 4.7-liter Twin-Supercharged V8 has been ditched for an all new 5.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine. This also increased the power output from 806 to 950 horsepower. 0 to 60 is done in just 3.0 seconds on its way to an alleged top speed of 253 MPH. With the Nitrous topped out, you should reach 257 MPH. Koenigsegg wanted this car to be as fast, or better yet, faster than the king of hyper cars, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. It could happen, but I really don't think so. Anyway, the car has also ditched the standard 6-speed manual for a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, it has all new stabilizers for sturdiness on the road, and its eyes are now jeweled with LEDs to make it pretty. Don't be fooled though. This thing is an absolute monster.

Highway Cruise

If it weren't for that rear wing, this car would be much faster and 10x more dangerous. With the wing on, the car corners better and is more precise. As a straight-line speeder, it's a rocket ship. I easily overtook guys in McLaren F1s and Gumperts. But you have to be careful though. Once you get to a corner, you'll have to tame the car, because it is a ferocious beast. The CCX almost killed the STIG. Who knows what this car can do.

Exotic in its Natural Habitat

Other than that, this car looks nice, handles well, is seriously fast, and with prices starting at about $900,000, is for the bloke who needs an alternative to smoking. For a car built in a peaceful country known as Sweden, it truly shows just how mad they can get with cars.

NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: McLaren MP4-12C

2011 McLaren MP4-12C Burnout

There are some manufacturers that add Formula One pedigree to their road cars, and this is one of them. New from McLaren, it's the MP4-12C, the car paving the way to success for the company. Its great ancestor, the F1, was one of the greatest cars in the world and is, to this day, the fastest naturally aspirated car in the world with a top speed of 240 MPH. This car, unfortunately, won't do that speed. The F1 had 627 horsepower fueled by a 6.0-liter BMW V12 engine. This has a 3.8-liter Twin-Turbocharged McLaren V8 engine producing only 592 horsepower. The F1 reached 0 to 60 in just 3.2 seconds. This one will do it in 3.6 seconds. The F1 had a 3 seats with one slap-bang in the middle for the ultimate racing experience. This one has the standard two-seater configuration that you get in a regular sports car. And, as for top speed, it will only do about 205 MPH. So, it isn't as great as an F1. But, what about its true competitors?

Watch Your Speed!

Well, McLaren built this car to take on Ferrari's 458 Italia, Lamborghini's Gallardo, and Lexus' LFA. So, comparing their power to the power in this car, this is definitely better. With the nitrous topped out, you should reach 224 MPH. The Gallardo won't even get that far. This car also features their patent-pended 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The 458 Italia has this as well, but since McLaren applied some F1 pedigree into this car, the gear changes are almost seamless, making it very quick in the acceleration. It's gonna take Ferrari a while to compete with that. In terms of exclusivity, the MP4-12C will be built for everyone with starting costs at $229,000. That's almost $150K less than the ridiculous LFA. And, to make things better, it's actually faster than it.

Night Drifting

Since this car weighs less than 1.5 tons, it should be good in the corners, and it is. Drifting is done with a simple flick of the wrist. It's that easy. Maneuvering through traffic is done in a breeze because of this car's perfect weight distribution. Since the engine is in the middle, the car remains well balanced, and therefore, you can take turns on a dime and still remain composed. This car is unbelievably good!

Helicopter Pad

So, there we are. It's taken then 5 years to make this, and the turnout is absolutely brilliant. You should have some fun evading police or thrashing friends all around Seacrest County with this thing.

Start it Up!

2011 McLaren MP4-12C (Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit)

It's official! McLaren has officially started the production of the its new supercar, the MP4-12C. This car was built to compete against the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 and the Ferrari 458 Italia. Well, for starters, it looks pretty good, and that should get you to believing that it's fast. You better believe that it's fast. Under the hood is McLaren's new 3.8-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine producing 592 horsepower. 0 to 60 is reached in less than 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 204 MPH. It's light as well, weighing just under 3,000 lb. Prices start at $229,000, which is in line with its competitors. But, what makes this car unique is that it signifies the comeback of one of the greatest car manufacturers in the world. Vodafone McLaren drivers and former F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button had a go at the MP4-12C, and they loved it. Check out what they did below.

NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: Porsche 911 GT3 RS

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The last Porsche I tested in this game was the 911 GT2 RS, which was, by all means, a complete maniac. Once I got into this Porsche, however, a complete change of mood overwhelmed me. By looking at it, you could imagine that a car with red vinyls, a red wing, red mirror covers, a red grille, a red roll cage, red interior, and red rims would seem almost ridiculous, like it would sit in a shed planning different ways to execute its drivers. The thing is though, it isn't. This is the most stable and completely practical Porsche I've ever driven, which is odd given that this car was meant to be a track racer.

Tunnel Drift

We all know what the Porsche 911 looks like. The hardcore version of the 911 is the GT3 with added body work, more power, and less weight. The hardcore version of the GT3 is this car, the GT3 RS with even more power, less weight, racing wing, racing tires, and racing pedigree. So, think of this car as the hardcore version of the hardcore version of the 911. The 3.8-liter Flat-6 has been tuned from 345 to 450 horsepower. 0 to 60 is now reached in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 193 MPH making this the fastest non-turbo 911 of the lot. That's all very good, but is the handling good as well?

Oakmont Valley

Very is the simple answer. This car was meant to be a race car for the road, and Porsche has certainly achieved this. The car feels very light and nimble in the corners. It doesn't mind letting itself loose sometimes, unlike some Ferraris that are somewhat restrained. When it comes to speed, you should be doing over 207 MPH with the Nitrous topped up. That should scare the SCPD a little. But, the best thing about this version of the 911 is that it's calm.

Filling the Tank up

Now, you may be looking at this car and going, "This is quite flashy! I don't think it's resolved the calm bit behind it." Don't be fooled. This car sets a different mood when you're behind the wheel of it. When you're cruising around Seacrest County at a reasonable speed of say 45 MPH, it stays calm and cool. The suspension is snug and comfortable and the car itself just glides along the road like a magic carpet. Put your foot down, the mood changes from soft and steady to wild and crazy. This car has a racing style pedigree so expect it rip your face off when you come to a corner. But, when you're feeling tired from mashing your foot into the carpet, or in this case punching the R2 Button with your thumb, and you feel like cruising again, the car's mood will change once more and you'll feel like you're driving in Paradise.

Rest Stop

If I had one criticism about this car is that throughout the years, Porsche has never managed to change the design of the 911 from its olden time Beetle shape that most of us have always hated. And this one is no exception, I mean look at it! It looks like a squashed beetle with a wing on it! Anyway, to buy one of these in real life requires $135,500 of your money. That does sound like a lot, but remember that this is part racing car. Buying the actual 911 GT3 RSR would cost over $400,000. Be thankful Porsche limited it to about $136,000.

Dirt Dinosaur

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Now we know that the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the most rugged and exciting Sport Utility Truck ever created. This is all thanks to it's rugged ride, it's off-road tires, it's dune-like body, it's 6.2-liter 411 horsepower V8 engine, it's high ride height, and it's cool-looking presence. Any owner of an SVT Raptor will write you up and tell you that it is a very exciting truck. Take for instance Vaughn Gittin Jr., current Formula Drift Champion and a profound member of Team Need For Speed. He took one of these out for a spin in the dunes just outside Las Vegas to see if it truly was an exciting piece of machinery. He was impressed. He along with a local magazine known as Wrecked had loads of fun filming and dirt drifting with this truck. Check out the fun stuff they did in the video below.

Team Need For Speed

2011 BMW Z4 GT3 Team NFS

If you are a racing fan, it might be a surprise to you to know that one of the most popular racing game series have created a legal FIA GT racing team with real drivers. It might also be surprising to hear that they took first place at the Dubai 24H race. Their wheels was this 483 horsepower BMW Z4 GT3 race car, which is astonishing because the cars that this car outran were a Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 and the brilliantly strong Ferrari F430-GT2. It is quite surprising that a team of four drivers including Tommy Milner, Augusto Farfus, Claudio Hurtgen, and Edward Sandstrom can come from little to winning quite a big race. Well done, Team Need For Speed. Ohh, I forgot to mention that their car will be drivable in the new NFS game Shift 2: Unleashed coming this March.

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Pro Street World

Ryo Watanabe's Lancer Evo X

You guys remember racing against this car in Need For Speed: ProStreet? Well, the dev team at NFS World are allowing all users to rent and drive this awesome 800 horsepower Evo through the streets of Rockport. Crush your enemies as you experience unbelievable speed and handling this car delivers. Head over to your World garage, pick it up, and re-live the days as a ProStreet Racer.

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NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: Porsche 911 GT2 RS

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

This has got to be the sickest Porsche 911 I've ever driven in this game. It might look like a regular Porsche GT2, but everything about it is much more monstrous. For example, the front trunk is now made of Carbon Fiber rather than metal. The wheels are lighter alloys made for track racing. The massive wing in the rear is now much larger for aerodynamic purposes. And that 3.6-liter Twin-Turbocharged Flat-6 engine under the hood now produces 620 horsepower making this the most powerful Porsche ever made. 0 to 60 is done in 3.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 205 MPH making it one of the fastest Porsches ever made. With the Nitrous topped out, you should reach 220 MPH, which is unbelievably fast. So, there are a lot of improvements making this better than the previous GT2 back in 2007. But, there are still some problems that need to be addressed. Problem #1: Power.

Too Much Power

The lightness is a good thing, but send too much power to the rear and you're in serious trouble. This car just has an ambition to slide whenever it gets the chance to. Put your foot down, and you'll lose control of a drift. Even being gingerly doesn't work because this car has a monstrous mind of its own. Now some of you Vette fans may be wondering, "Wait a minute. The ZR1 has 638 horsepower, is lighter, and runs at an insane top speed. This Porsche is no different." You're right and wrong. You see what GM has done that Porsche didn't think of was make the ZR1 good for public and racing roads. Yes, the car is low to ground, but it still features that classy GM suspension that absorbs bumps and cracks in the road, making it more comfortable. When cruising, it's calm and well tamed. It's like GM taming a ferocious lion. This Porsche is way different. They failed to tame the lion and it will eat the heads of any of its drivers. You lean one way, the Porsche will go the other way. You go gingerly, the Porsche will attack ferociously. In the end, it's all going to go wrong.

A Tunnel: where the Porsche sounds best

Problem #2: Grip. I imagined that when Porsche added the RS at the end of GT2, they would put more grip into the car. But, alas, they didn't. If you like drifting round every corner, that's fine. But, this Porsche, in the corners, is just crazy. The 911 GT3 RS is more of a track racer. Even with Sport Tires, it handles corners fairly well. This car just wants to go sideways at each corner. It's so difficult to control.

Pure Speed

But, there is one thing that this Porsche does extremely well: go fast. If you hit the top speed then slam on the nitrous, this Porsche will blow every other Exotic Car out of the park. When running from the police, they won't be able to even catch you. It might not be the greatest drifter or grip car, but give this car a mile-long straight and it will fly. But, honestly, this Porsche, all around, is crazy, from the price ($245,000) to the handling. I thought it best to take a rest and leave it in parking lot after testing it. In fact, I actually did.

Leave It and Don't Touch It

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Real Racing 2 Shenanigans Part 2

2011 McLaren MP4-12C (Real Racing 2)

Honestly, I'm spending more time playing this game on my phone then playing Need For Speed; it's that good. Now, I've moved up in the Real Racing world and have bought this awesome british supercar from McLaren. Debuting this year, the MP4-12C was built to compete with the lightweight heavy-hitters from Lamborghini and Ferrari. Under the hood is a McLaren built 3.8-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine producing 592 horsepower. 0 to 60 is reached in 3.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 206 MPH. And, since its lightweight, expect it to be very good in the corners. In this game however, it out corners most Race Cars. Then again, this all is somewhat fictional. I've been having fun driving it. Check out the stuff below to see what I've done.

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NFS World Shenanigans Part 3

2009 Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro

A while back, Black Box unlocked more areas in the world of Need For Speed including downtown Rockport City, Fortuna, and Kempton. These are ideal areas with great roads and a long stretch of highway in between them. In order to experience these roads properly, you'll need a fast, powerful exotic that takes the corners nice and easy. In short, the Audi R8 will help you experience these new landmarks. Its 420 horsepower 4.2 liter V8 FSI engine is placed in the middle of the car for great balance when cornering at high speed. With a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds, this car will hit a top speed of 187 MPH. Also, to help with traction, Audi gave it Quattro all-wheel drive. This should help tremendously in the corners. This is a brilliant car that looks absolutely gorgeous. After I went cruising through the new areas, I had some fun with this car. Check the video below to see what I did.

NFS Hot Pursuit Car Profiles: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Interceptor

2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Interceptor

Here it is everyone! The fastest police car in the SCPD: the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Now EA wanted to have you racers and police officers reach over 270 MPH with this car, but they thought that would be too fast. So, with the Nitrous topped out you will reach 263 MPH, but it's still the fastest interceptor in the game. It will reach 60 in less than 2.6 seconds. You will reach your lawbreakers with ease thanks to its new 8.0-liter Quad-Turbocharged W16 engine producing 1200 horsepower, 7-speed Semi-automatic transmission, and All-Wheel Drive. But, there's one other thing that makes this car the best on the force: it's weight.

Bridge Patrol

It might have been lightened with Carbon Fiber in the skunkworks of Bugatti, but the Veyron is still heavy as it always has been. The regular Veyron weighs 4470 lbs. The Super Sport is just 400 lbs. lighter than that, which means there's still 2 tons of weight in this car. But it won't matter. You will be able use that weight and immense speed to knock out speeders. And, even though it's heavy, it doesn't handle this way.

Mountain Cruise

 You have to remember that this car topped out the Top Gear leaderboard with a time of 1:16.8, thrashing the 1:17 time set by the Gumpert Apollo S, which you can also drive in the Super Sports Pack. Around the corners, it really comes alive. It manages to stick the road so much that you might get caught off guard. Just make sure you don't go to fast around the corners, or you'll end up hitting the wall all the time. This is a difficult car to handle, not because it handles well, but because it's just too fast.

Super Cool!

So here you are then: the fastest car on the force, revealed! You can have fun with it now with the Super Sports Pack, available now on PSN and Xbox Live.

As Real As It Gets

Real Racing 2

If you think this looks like a racing sim on the Xbox 360 or PS3, you better keep dreaming. This game is for a very lovable device known as the iPhone. If you've played Real Racing, you know that it's one of the best portable racing games on the planet. Introducing Real Racing 2, now featuring actual real cars, and they look damn good. This has got to be the realest a racer can get; it's almost as good as NFS: Shift. You can witness this realness right now. Go on the App Store and purchase Real Racing 2 for $9.99 now! You will enjoy it.

And the Awards Keep Flowing In

2010 Best of IGN = Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (Courtesy of NeedForSpeed.com)

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit has already received recognition at E3, Gamespot, and Gameinformer. It holds the mantle as the best driving game of 2010. You think the awards stop there? Today, IGN awarded NFSHP for being the best multiplayer game of 2010. This is a big honor. There have been many multiplayer games out there like Halo: Reach, Call of Duty: Black Ops, even World of Warcraft. But, out of those heavy-hitters, this awesome racing game turned out to be one of the best. Well done Need For Speed! Check out my review here.

Shift is a Go!

2007 Nissan Silvia (S15) Spec.R Aero

Shift 2 Unleashed from Need For Speed is already turning heads. With an array of fast cars and realistic physics, this game could be another Gran Turismo killer. A limited edition of the game has already been confirmed with an exclusive boxshot with a yellow, not red, custom Maserati. Also, if you pre-order the game, EA will give you three cars before everyone else earns them: the Nissan Silvia (S15) Spec.R Aero (seen above),

2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640,

2009 Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV

and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV.

No word yet on the official car list of this game, but EA says this game will be just as great as the award winning Hot Pursuit. Let's see if they're right. The game launches in March of next year.

Obi's World Web of Cars Awards Ceremony

Awards Ceremony

Hello and welcome to my awards ceremony. Today, we will be honoring the best of the best in 2010 of the automotive industry. Whether it's the best sports car or the best racing game, these were are honorable winners in my book. So, with that, let's begin.

Best Sports Car of 2010
This award honors the sports car that had it all: good looks, good price, and top of the line speed. And your winner is...

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG!

This car impressed me since the first time I saw it. It just looked so brilliant, and it performed brilliantly as well. They might have separated from McLaren, but Mercedes still knows how to create the perfect sports car. Well done AMG!

Best Exotic Car of 2010

This award is different from the previous one. This award honors the most exclusive car on the market. But, it still has to have the speed, looks, and hefty price that make it an exotic. And your winner is...

The 2010 Lamborghini Reventon!

Even though this car was sold out for a while, it still captivated the showrooms all around the world. I loved this car, too. The way that they formed this car to make it look like a fighter jet made it just sinister. That awesome V12 noise that comes out of the back is just melodious. Most importantly, this car was up for grabs for $1.2 million. That's over $600,000 more than it's twin brother, the Murcielago LP640. Anyway, well done Lamborghini. This car deserves this award.

Best Hyper Car of 2010

There are a lot of manufacturers that go the extra mile, but what I look for is the baddest of the bad, the mightiest of the mighty, the fastest of the fast. And the winner is...

The 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport!

The Veyron has been with is since 2006. Since then, it's had its crown taken away by fat guys in Kentucky with their ugly V8 monster. But, in 2010, the Veyron roared back with this sleek and superfast variant. Even if those fat guys do make a new one, it will never reach the coveted speed of 268 MPH! This IS the fastest car in the world, and it truly deserves this award.

Best Luxury Car of 2010

This award goes to the car that shows it's best when it comes to style, exclusivity, power, performance, but mostly for style and elegance. And the award goes to...

The 2011 Jaguar XJ!

This is the sexiest luxury car I've seen in my lifetime. I understand we fell in love with the dual-eyed XJ Vanden Plas and the old XJR, but this new streamlined Jag is just fantastic. Not only that, it's unbelievably fun and luxurious to drive. When you turn up to work in this, people will respect you, and that's why it deserves this award. 

Best Muscle Car of 2010

This award honors the American car that's bad to the bone, a hard hitter, a lover of superchargers, one seriously fast muscle car. And the winner is...

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT!

Since 2005, when Mustang entered its throwback design phase, the horsepower that V8 engine produced was always in the 300 range. Now, in 2011, the old 5.0 came back packing 412 horsepower, just enough to bring out the cowboy in you. And to make things better, Ford added some more handling and performance upgrades so this car performs just as good as a BMW M3 E92. That's fantastic. So now, you can have M3 performance for only $33,000. What a deal, and that's why it deserves this award.

Best SUV of 2010

This award honors the rugged and courageous 4-wheel drive 5-door wagons with their big V8 engines, massive tires, and gas guzzling fuel economy. And the award goes to...

The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport!

Why else? It's one serious off-roader, has a big V8 engine, is very luxurious, drives like a sports car, and get's an average 15 MPG. What more can you want? This SUV is literally everything you need in one package. It deserves this award.

Best Truck of 2010

This award honors the toughest of the tough when it comes to those rugged 4-wheel drive trucks. Any load you wanna carry, they'll carry it for you. Any journey you wanna take, they'll take it with you. Man's best friend in the shape of a truck. And the winner is...

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

What else can I say about this truck? It could run over a tree while chomping a lizard to bits. It's that tough. Don't mess with that 6.2-liter V8 engine. It will literally send you crying to your mother. But honestly, this truck handles well, looks absolutely rugged, and plays well in the dirt. It definitely deserves this award.

Best Electric Car of 2010

This award honors the car that has no petrol motor or a petrol gas tank. This award honors those brave and green-minded electric cars. And the award goes to...

The 2011 Tesla Roadster!

Now, if you thought that I would pick the Chevy Volt, you really have to stop reading Motor Trend. This car is a mental, combining sports car performance with electric efficiency. It might not be cheap, but understand that all electric cars now are pretty expensive, including the Chevy Volt. This car just about fits. Congratulations Tesla. This car deserves this award.

Best Green Car of 2010

This award honors the car that saves the world and saves you some greenbacks at the pump. This is for those fuel-saving money saving Econ cars. And the award goes to...

The 2011 Honda CR-Z!

This is one of Honda's most brilliant hybrids. Forget the Civic and Insight. This car is everything you want in a sport car and hybrid. It's the first hybrid with a 6-speed manual shifter. It's the first hybrid car with a sport button. It's the first hybrid car that actual looks properly designed. Out of all the hybrids I've seen so far, this one is the most brilliant. Not to mention, you can tune this hybrid. Congrats Honda, this car deserves this award.

Best Hot Hatch of 2010

This award honors those sporty little hot 3-door hatchbacks. There are a lot of interesting ones out there, but there can only be one winner, and that winner is...

The 2011 VW Golf R!

This is honestly the best hatchback in the world. I'm surprised how VW managed to tune a Golf GTI engine to have up to 300 horsepower. It also looks so brilliant, it's breathtaking. Not to mention, it performs extremely well. This car deserves this award.

Best Small Car of 2010

This award honors those tiny small cars that cruise around city streets with ease. How they manage to get by us, I don't know. Anyway, the winner is...

The 2012 Fiat 500!

Italy has finally given us a true small car. It looks brilliant, performs brilliantly, and is priced brilliantly. I'm so glad to see this car come to our shores, I'm giving it an award just for coming here. Still, I really want to have a go at this car.

Best Race Car of 2010

This award honors the fastest race-ready car around those tarmac curved tracks all around the world. It honors those cars that are just born fast. And the award goes to...

The 2010 Pagani Zonda R!

Why else? It's fastest car to round the Nürburgring, destroying the Ferrari 599XX's time, it's the most powerful Zonda ever created, and it has this unbelievable amount of grip. It's insanely fast and looks insanely cool. This car deserves this award.

Best Racing Game of 2010

This award honors the racing game that just put us into the heat of racing. This honors the game that had the action, excitement, and thrill of just choosing a car and racing it. And the award goes to...

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit!

I know what you're thinking. "What?! But Gran Turismo 5 was a very good game." Indeed it was, but if there weren't any standard cars that looked so ugly and if the bugs didn't exist, it would've been a perfect game. Besides, NFS is much more fun. You get to drive a Veyron as a police officer. You get to chase down baddies in a McLaren F1 cop car. You get to claim bragging rights with Autolog. How much fun is that?

Obi's World Wide Web of Cars Car of the Year

This award honors my car, the only car destined to be crowned Car of the Year. This deserves this award because it proves that anything is possible if you keep an open mind and set your goals straight. I proves that tinkering is the best way to solve a problem. It proves just what accomplishment engineering has brought us. Therefore, ladies and gentle, your Obi's World Wide Web of Cars Car of the Year is...

The 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Well done Bugatti! You've created the best car ever for 2010. And that, ladies and gentlemen, concludes our award ceremony. Thank you so much for reading this and have a happy holidays.