Video: Official Ferrari FF intro vid from unveiling

Ferrari shows the introduction video for the company, the new FF on the YouTubes and the short film from the extensive test was the four-seater on his way toward a fully fledged production model subjected. Engineers whipped prototypes of the FF in almost every corner of the earth, dirt roads and ways frozen in Argentina to tracks in France and Italy. The Prancing Horse even spent some time in Sweden, any kinks that may arise during the severe cold. The result of all this abuse is the member of the first all-wheel drive, V12, four-seat sports car.

Ferrari says its 4RM part-time four-wheel drive system is lighter than standard units, which give the FF support its 47:53 weight distribution. Speaking of weight, the newest horse in the stable Ferrari weighs less than 4,000 pounds and help packs a stop / start system saves fuel. Somehow, we advise that the fuel consumption not on the top of your priority list when you are stopped itching on one of those things in the garage. Hit the jump to see the whole video.

BMW 1 Series M Coupe steps up to the scales

The amount of oversteer Axis managed to get their paws on the first BMW 1 Series Coupe M be unleashed on American soil. What they have with the car? While we, the vehicle can imagine, already a bunch of holes start-shot and some serious threw suffered, which took AOO gang also a spell to get the car on a scale load to find out what exactly the Baby M weights with a full Tank. Get in a world in which manufacturers are increasingly pressed their vehicles under the £ 4,000 mark, it was the 1 M Coupe in the foil at £ 3,351.

That's mighty thin considering that the car a 340 hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine under the hood packs. This car has a dance card at the moment. It is from New Jersey to Daytona, Florida managed to serve as pace car for this weekend's 24 Hours of Daytona. We recommend that the machine to go home under the muscle-bound Bruisers the distance to the south are.

Video: BMW examining future of mobility in four-part documentary

We have spent a lifetime obsessed with the next stage in human transportation saga. Constantly dissatisfied with the modest car, we have more and more towards rocket ships, jet packs and personal flying contraptions different design to take care of transferring saw us take in more comfortable and faster than ever before thought of work. BMW seems to be ready, called in this universe with its new four-part documentary on the future of mobility Wherever You Want to Go wade. The film delves into the different forms of what we as a futuristic transport by speaking with each of Buzz Aldrin on Syd Meade, Robin Chase, and Marissa Mayer.

If you think this sounds like a car manufacturer to rally troops against the internal combustion engine, do not be so sure. The short trailer for the film offers a ride in a Superbird clone, it can not be bad. Hit the jump to enjoy the trailer. BMW is the movies on 1 February, 8, 15 and 22 Release, so stay tuned.

Kia Sportage with turbo engine debuts in Canada

The 2011 International Truck of the Year has a new engine available under the hood. Kia Canadian fans can now head over to the dealers and get the 2011 Kia Sportage SX that has a direct-injected 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. We would expect to follow the U.S. to suit in a very short time.

Coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, the turbo-mill has a relatively flat torque curve with peak power rpm 1800-3000 rpm. When screwed in the 2011 Sonata, the 2.0T with 274 hp and 269 pound-feet of torque is designed. We expect the Sportage SX to produce similar numbers, including the 30 + miles per gallon highway fuel economy numbers.

The car shown in Canadian dealer showrooms by the end of winter. At a price of $ 36,995, it comes with standard features including the new UVO entertainment system, similar to the Ford Sync is loaded. Check out the full press release after the break.

Rumormill: Alfa Romeo 4C GTA concept coming to Geneva

The Fiat group has big plans for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The Italian automaker will be unveiling rebadged mainly rebadged versions of existing products of the Chrysler Group for the European market, with Dodge Chrysler more than Fiat and Lancia is expected to debut and name tags. But what of Alfa Romeo? According to reports, roll the hottest of the Fiat-core family is in a whole new concept car.

Tentatively dubbeed 4C GTA, the show car is tipped over a 265-hp 1.7-liter turbocharged four pack in a sleek coupe package. As the MiTo and Juliet is the 4C likely take its design cues to the 8C Competizione (and hopefully a little out of the Pininfarina 2uettotanta picture above) only in slots below the eight-cylinder super sports cars in the history of the company line-up.

Of course, it would have to produce approved first, and right now all we've got rumors of our independent Greek country people are, so stay tuned.

New Ultimate Factories episodes coming for Challenger, Viper, Bentley and more

Ultimate Factories will come back to the National Geographic Channel and the latest season chalk full of everything automotive action. Concert dates have camera crews start in Dodge, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and Bentley to show factories how to paint a Dodge Challenger, what it takes to build a Maserati engine and how Dodge is building (or is it built?) Viper Chassis and its 8.4-liter heart.

Ultimate Factories Airs on Thursday Evening 10 clock and the Dodge Challenger episode will start in February 3rd. But until then, a preview in the video after the jump.

Cheeky coed's butt wins vintage VW bus

Hollister and Facebook have joined forces to bring social media to wear new and lofty heights. The clothing company grabbed just a competition in which you are encouraged to submit photos had her derriere in Hollister jeans. Both boys and girls could enter for a chance at home is a very awesome, custom 1978 Volkswagen Microbus, complete with all the surfing equipment you need to do at least as you're a beach bum would take. Facebook users were asked to evaluate competing rears and vote on their favorites, and a rear stand above the rest

Lizzy Marola participated in the contest in a Hollister store on a whim and wound up winning the eyes of the voters enough to take the bus home of their dreams. Marola is a novice at Coastal Carolina University, there are at least some chance that these long boards, the water is taken in the near future.

The Microbus was Marola at her home in College Torrington, Conn., recently on a trailer before they supplied tested and registered. If you are interested in the picture to see it for them anyway

Report: Porsche's got plenty in the pipeline... starting with a Cayman Targa

It is no secret that Porsche has a great sales ambitions. However, as on travel plans is another matter entirely. On the back of this diversified products such as the Cayenne and Cayenne, it is clear that the product line extension is an integral part of its growth plans, and recently appointed Porsche CEO Matthias Müller has given some hints, what's in store down the product pipeline .

In the first place could be a Targa version of the Cayman that prior to the gap between the existing Cayman coupe and its open-top counterpart, the Boxster, with a removable (or sliding) could bridge roof panels. But hardly the extent of it.

In an interview with Automotive News, Mueller pointed to plans for a sub-four-cylinder Boxster sports cars on the Boxster platform, but with the possible use of Volkswagen Golf components to keep costs down, establish.

In addition, Porsche has big plans for the Panamera, including possible derivatives (such as a coupe or convertible, as rumored) and spin-offs for other divisions Volkswagen, including Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini. One thing is certain, the Porsche is not about sitting back, around and to not just another product line.

Top Gear crew spotted in Albania

The hosts of Top Gear has grown in real celebrities not only in their native language UK, but throughout the world. Good luck is evident in every country, without being seen these days, guys. After spy shots tipped us off to Clarkson, Hammond and May's presence in Israel a few months, we now have visual confirmation that the guys have been to Albania.

The news comes courtesy of Alba Rent, a local car rental companies that seem to her and her crew at the airport, Tirana (Albania only Internantional Airport) picked up and drove them south to Saranda on the "Albanian Riviera" in a rental park, which reportedly included a Mercedes-Benz S350 and a pair of minibuses from Hyundai and Fiat Irisbus / Iveco made.

We can only imagine what kind of Shenannigans took place during TG-time in Albania, but we will certainly see the end result in a future issue of the show. Thanks for the tip, Memli!