Auction Up!

2012 Ferrari FF

The first models of 4 exclusive cars will be up for auction at the Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance in Florida. The first of these cars is the 2012 Ferrari FF, Ferrari's first all-wheel drive shooting brake grand tourer. A 6.3-liter 651 horsepower V12 is under the hood of this car. 0 to 60 is done in just 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 208 MPH. It would be pretty cool if you won that.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (Rendering)

Next up is the all new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The car has ditched the artistic gullwing doors and a hardtop roof to make driving more pleasurable. What it hasn't ditched though was its 6.2-liter 563 horsepower V8 engine, the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world. We've been waiting for this car to come out for a while.

2012 Audi R8 GT

Next up, for the hardcore drivers, is the Audi R8 GT. Effectively, this is the "Superleggera" version of Audi's successful supercar. The 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine now produces 560 horsepower. The body itself is 100 kg lighter than the standard V10 model. Because of this, 0 to 60 is done in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 200 MPH. Only 333 will be made with just 90 coming here. Wouldn't it be great if you got the first of the 90?

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

Last, but certainly not least, Mercedes will be auctioning off a limited edition CLS63 AMG. No word on what special power the car will have but only 30 will be made. So, those are the cars. If you have a big wallet and are in the Florida area, you might want to get in on this.

Breaking News: An Italian Car is Coming Here...

2012 Pagani Huayra

...and you're looking at it. For the first time ever, Pagani will be releasing their newest creation, the Huayra, in the United States later this year. This is first time the Italian automaker ever released one of their cars over to our shores. Since the Zonda was born, it was marked illegal for our states because of the power and seats. Now, it seems Pagani wants to share their newest creation with everyone, not just Europeans.

"We are thrilled at the opportunity to represent the Pagani brand in the United States and we look forward to the successful launch of the Huayra"- Horacio Pagani 

The new Huayra will come with a Twin-Turbocharged 7.3-liter AMG V12 producing more than 700 horsepower. It weighs only 1.5 tons and will do 0 to 60 in about 3.3 seconds onto a top speed of about 230 MPH. Prices have not been announced yet, but I'm certain they'll be in the millions. 

Stop in the name of Fashion

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Fashion Police Cruiser

Fashion copy-cats! Style perpetrators! Are you listening? There's a new car on the force and it's ready to catch you guys red-handed. In honor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, this new CLS63 AMG Patrol Car was given to the NYFP (New York Fashion Police). It really combines the two essential things about the CLS: power and style. As for power, well, it has the 5.5-liter Twin-turbocharged 563 horsepower V8 engine which means the Fashion Force can get to the scene of a fashion crime in mere seconds. As for style, well, just look at it. For a coupe with 4-doors, it is, ideally, drop-dead gorgeous, which is a good thing for the Fashion Police. That way, when it's coming, people will really want to turn their heads. So, if you're in New York now, be on the lookout for this Fashion Force car cruising about until next Monday. Hopefully you aren't caught on the wrong side of the fashion law.

Some Welcoming Party

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (Rendering)

Apparently, all of the popular Mercedes-Benz cars have magically rolled their way to Stuttgart, Germany to welcome four new Silver Arrows to the family of Mercedes-Benz. Hopefully mine made it back home before I get up tomorrow. One of the newcomers was this SLS AMG Roadster. This is just a rendering. The real thing was unveiled in this Super Bowl commercial. The other three you've probably seen. Check out the commercial below.

Mercedes' Birthday Present

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster

A couple days ago, Mercedes-Benz celebrated its 125th birthday. As a birthday present, today, the company officially pulled back the covers of the all new SLK Roadster at the museum in Stuttgart, Germany. As you can see, this is a very good looking car, due to the fact the most of the design was taken from the SLS AMG. When it comes out this summer, you'll have a choice of two models: the SLK350 with a 3.5-liter 302 horsepower V6 engine, or the SLK250 with a 1.8-liter 201 horsepower turbo-4 engine, but that one will come at a later time. One of the biggest accomplishments with this car is the all new Magic Sky Control System in which changes the color of the clear glass roof when you're driving along. Prices have not been announced yet, but they might be at Geneva, in which the car will make its global debut.

Mad Merc 2x

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The Sick Mad Merc returns with the same old engine, but all new styling. That means you'll still have 451 horsepower coming from the 6.2-liter V8 engine, but now you can have this raised by purchasing the Development Package which increases the power to 481 and the limited top speed from 155 to 174 MPH. As you can see, this car features all new body stylings including LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED taillights, and some new bumpers. It also looks like Carbon Fiber has suited this Mad Merc with some of this material on its mirrors and in the cockpit. Another new feature in this car is the gearbox. The last one had a 5-speed automatic. This one has a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT transmission which brings the acceleration up as well. Look for this new Mad Merc along with other new Mad Mercs at the Geneva Motor Show this March.

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Flowing with the Wind

2012 Pagani C9 Huarya

And here it is! After weeks of teasers and spy shots, Pagani have finally released photos of their Zonda replacement. The all new C9 Huarya still keeps the Zonda flare, but now has front LED lights, some Zonda R styling, Gullwing doors, jet-like fins, and air conditioners placed in the most reasonable of places.

Nutsack Air Conditioner

Under the hood of this italian beast is a new 6.0-liter 700+ horsepower Twin-Turbocharged AMG V12. 0 to 60 is done in 3.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 230 MPH. Not mention that this car weighs less than 3,000 lbs. making it very light. This car also comes with loads of carbon fiber, some Italian-rich luxury, and some very powerful brakes which give it the possibility of braking from 124 MPH to 0 in an eye-popping 4.3 seconds, just like the Zonda. This is an epic turnout from what car magazines describe as the potential Ferrari-beater. No word on the prices yet, but expect it to be very expensive. The car will make its official debut in Geneva in March.

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Mad Merc, ayy?

2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition

It seems that the C63 has become the most popular breed of supreme performance of the AMG chain. Mercedes has recently released this special Mad Merc with a more powerful 6.2-liter 481 horspower V8 engine. 0 to 60 is now done in 4.4 seconds, but the top speed stays the same: limited to 155 MPH. There's also an exterior change in this car. It now dons a coat of Magno Alliante Grey paint along with a new Carbon Fiber rear lip spoiler, Carbon Fiber mirror shells, 19-inch black alloy rims, and red brake callipers. This Merc definitely looks rather mean, which is why it's only available in Canada. Only 30 Affalterbachs will be made, each costing $81,000 Canadian. So, if you live in Canada, and have this car, you will be able to enjoy the monstrous sound of the Merc's V8 engine while listening to the deep bellow of an old Moose.

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Elegance With the Top Down

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Sport

Say hello to the all new Mercedes-Benz SLK-class. From the face of it, it looks rather sexy. This is because since 2005, the SLK has borrowed the design from Mercedes' top supercar. From that time, it was the SLR McLaren. This time, its the SLS AMG. I have to admit: such styling just fits with this car. It looks incredible. It performs incredibly as well. This SLK350 Sport that you see here is powered by a 3.5-liter 302 horsepower V6 engine. 0 to 60 is done in 5.4 seconds and the top speed is limited to 140 MPH. There will be an entry SLK250 with a 201 horsepower 1.8-liter turbo-4 engine as well as a monstrous SLK55 AMG with Mercedes' all new 5.5-liter Naturally Aspirated V8 engine. Not to mention the car has this awesome "Magic Sky" Panoramic roof that dims itself with the touch of the button. The car will make its official debut at Geneva after its launch at Stuttgart where the company will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Check out the video below to see the car in action.



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Give Me the Green Light

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-cell

That might just be the title of a song, but the essence still stands. Mercedes-Benz have just given the green light for production of the SLS AMG E-cell. When it is produced, it will be the most powerful all-electric car in the world with electric motors averaging up to 525 horsepower. 0 to 60 time is in 3.7 seconds with a limited top speed of 130 MPH. So, when you buy this car next year, you'll be saving the earth and outrunning cheapskates.

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Green is the New Fast

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

This vivid color may strike even the most cheerful of people. But rest assured, those cheerful people will turn into electrical maniacs after driving this futuristic SLS. By the time of its release next year, this EV (electric vehicle) will be the most powerful EV ever made with 525 horsepower packed under the bonnet in the form of electrical motors and lithium-ion batteries. Mercedes say that this car will do 0 to 60 MPH in 3.7 seconds, matching the time made by its petrol-powered twin-brother. The top speed is unknown, but a while back, the company did say that this car would be limited to 135 MPH, because any faster, and the batteries will heat up and the car will explode. Anyway, this car is currently in a dead heat with the 918 RSR at the NAIAS. Who's better? Find out later.

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Sick with Two Less Doors

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Here it is, everyone! The sick C-Class loses its two rear doors and is now more sporty than ever. Introducing the C-Class coupe. It shares the same face, rear lights, and front interior of the regular sedan, but everything past the front seats have changed. There is now one less seat in the back. The body is more curved for aerodynamic purposes. Other than that, this is still a C-Class. The base engine is now a turbo-4 with 201 horsepower. All the engines and features will be carried over from the sedan, except for one model that will have Mercedes' new 5.5-liter Twin-Turbocharged 563 horsepower V8 engine: the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. Europe already has a C-Class coupe, but they named it the CLC and it's much smaller and looks more like a VW Golf. This one is coming to America and looks more aggressive. Be on the lookout for this car at Geneva this March.

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Second Loss of the Year

2011 Mercedes ML63 AMG

I am also sad to report that Mercedes-Benz has killed off the ML63, their most powerful SUV in their catalog. It's 6.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V8 engine produced a catastrophic 518 horsepower. 0 to 60 was done in 4.5 seconds and without the limiter, it could hit 180 MPH. It was pretty fast for a very tall and bulgy SUV. Unfortunately, Mercedes is ending its production in order to increase sales among the less powerful diesel and petrol engines. So now, the most powerful engine you can get is the 5.5-liter 382 horsepower V8 that you'll get on the ML550 or ML500 if you live in Europe. So, as they say in Germany, Auf Wiedersehen ML63 AMG. We will meet again another day; and I'm not kidding. Mercedes-Benz is also doing this to make room for the all new 2012 ML-Class, which is said to be revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show this March. Who knows? An all new Twin-Turbocharged ML63 could be on the uprise.

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One Seriously Mad Merc

2011 Mercedes-Benz B55 Prototype

What happens when put 12 young Mercedes-Benz trainees in a room with a small B-Class Diesel? If I were you, I would've taken 20 steps back to the moment of fleeing the room because they just went crazy! What these trainees have done was exchange the 2.0-liter diesel engine for a 5.5-liter 383 horsepower V8 engine. The also managed to modify the body, lower the suspension, and add bigger, fatter tires for grip. Their end product: a compact German hot rod. They call it the B55 and it's the craziest Merc I've ever seen in my life. Imagine driving to work in Germany blowing the doors off a 4-cylinder Mini Cooper with your V8 B-Class. Unfortunately, this was just a mere prototype and Mercedes-Benz has no intentions of selling it. They did a good job with it though. Here's a video of it doing what it does best: a burnout.



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Step Aside, Zonda!

2010 Pagani Zonda R (Gran Turismo 5)

For the past year, Pagani have been working on the Zonda's replacement codenamed the C9. The Zonda R was actually a race-ready prototype of the upcoming supercar.

2011 Pagani C9 Prototype (Courtesy of WorldCarFans)

We've seen pictures of the car in the works and were given specs of what engine the car will have: a 6.0-liter 690 horsepower AMG V12 engine with 738 lb.-ft. of torque. Besides that, we haven't received anything else. However, now, Pagani have released a teaser clip of the supercar. It features Pagani CEO, Horatio Pagani, sipping a cup of coffee at his home. Right beside the cup is a small 1:43 scale model of the actual car. We might not see the actual car, but we can see that it still keeps Zonda tradition with the centrally-mounted exhaust system. The C9 is expected to make its worldwide debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

A New Era of AMG

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG  (Courtesy of EVOCARS)

Say hello to the all new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It now has a new face with new bumpers and a new interior. LED lights now come standard in the front and rear lights. It now looks more aggressive than it did before, and it should since it will be powered by an old heart. Instead of using AMG's all new 5.5-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine, the C63 will get an upgraded version of its old 6.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V8. Lets hope it really is more powerful than it was before or it won't make a lot of sense. The Twin-Turbo V8 engine, Mercedes says, will instead be put on the C63 AMG Coupe coming in the fall of next year. Anyway or another, this is one serious Mad Merc.