Infiniti takes us behind the scenes in World's Fastest Hybrid vid

Nissan apparently wants to get as much mileage as the "Duel" can be staged between its Infiniti M Hybrid and the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. You will remember the location where the ribs M35h through the quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds, ahead of the Porsche hybrid. Infiniti has announced Guinness World Records is the fastest accelerating full hybrid last year, which served as inspiration for the shooting of the online advertising.

Now, a new video posted on YouTube and shows some behind the scenes of the filming of the ad. It's not exactly earth-shattering stuff, like the pieces we found most interesting were the pictures from the camera chase car, other than an Infiniti or a Porsche, but is actually a Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

While we liked the place, the second had others look at us with her ​​go-round. We always wonder about the effectiveness of your brand compared to others when it is made ​​clear, to try and rub some of this gloss on its own competitive identity. And so secure by throwing a name that we associate closely with obesity twins motorcycles? We may get the M hybrid, and we are happy to tend to look at it, but if Toyota really wants to impress, we would like to have some comparisons with competing products to see, like how they on a road course leads, or even how it fits with non-hybrid models.

Only one Aston Martin One-77 left to purchase new

Determined to get your hands on an Aston Martin One-77? If so, now is the time to get serious. According to DuPont Registry, the ultimate factory-built One-77 finally up for sale.

The car is in Tampa Bay, Florida, and his exact build number is not known. According to the report, the first and last one-77, build numbers one and 77, to wealthy buyers expect that this creates in value faster than the other 75 One-77 models sold prior estimate.

In any case, claiming DuPont Registry, there are between five and eight supercar One-77 through the streets in the United States, making this a rare Aston Martin. Interested? Better you should hurry up ... and bring something in the neighborhood of $ 2,000,000.

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR makes world debut at Sebring Test

The first Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in 2012 have made ​​their first appearance in the United States, ahead of their competition debut in the American Le Mans Series. Although the machine is called with the name 2012, the latest GT3 RSR is actually still based on the 997 model, not the latest version of the Porsche 991 long-running 911 series.

However, there are plenty of updates that make them interesting to GT3, race car driver. For starters, a mandatory air-throttle can not get enough oxygen into the 4.0-liter boxer six to 460 hp in the 310-millimeter rear wheels, the body that is 48 millimeters wider than before supply is required. Like the 911 Turbo models new air scoops in the rear fenders to be installed - just a small part of a completely revised aerodynamics package.

Three images of the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in race trim during the shakedown test at Sebring was released, and you can see above. A full press release after the break, if you're so inclined.

Official: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette gets upgraded interior, new tires and options [w/video]

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 platform soldiers for the year 2012, although buyers are looking forward to some subtle changes compared to the 2011 model. The entire 2012 Chevrolet Corvette line now benefits from a slightly massaged interior includes a new steering wheel and new seats. The Throne pack more supportive on the sides and strengthen micro-inserts are also available for the first time. The revised features crab-spokes wrapped hide and what General Motors calls to trim the "streamlined"switch. Who has time recently in a Corvette will know that this internal tweaks much needed improvements.

Otherwise, the base 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will remain remarkably unaffected. Those who choose to Z06 and ZR1 trims a few new changes, however. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires are now optional on both the big boys, and tell the engineers that the new rubber should set an eight-percent gain in the transverse acceleration and the private tests at Virginia International Raceway was good improvement of three Seconds per lap on the standard tires.

The Z06 also gets optional equipment such as power traction control, a full-width rear spoiler and a carbon fiber hood treatment. The mighty ZR1, meanwhile, will use larger gear in the fifth and sixth wheels to maximize fuel economy. Something tells us that they may help only on the top-end as well. Hit the jump for the full press explosion and an introductory video.

Report: Hyundai quarterly profit up 46% to $1.75B

Hyundai had a great year, and the results will show in the form of healthy profits. According to BusinessWeek, the Korean automaker earned $ 1750000000 in the first quarter, up 46 percent over the first quarter of 2010. The total turnover of the industry by 21 percent to $ 17,000,000,000th

Sales volumes were higher as well as the 922 000 units sold worldwide nine percent. Much of that increase occurred in the plants in the U.S. and China, where production climbed by 14 percent. A richer model mix and boost Hyundai profits, such as pricing, depending on the model by an impressive 14 percent in the overseas markets and 2.5 percent in the Korean domestic market.

Hyundai impressive performance in the second quarter, helped rally stocks in Korea, and the automaker saw a gain of 7.5 percent on the day. For the year, Hyundai's shares rose a steep 44 percent.

Rumormill: All-new Honda CR-V coming this fall?

The 2012 Honda CR-V is, and you can expect that to continue the successful compact crossover, in its current form, despite a completely new generation. There are virtually no official information on the next iteration of the popular CUV, but since the current formula even outsells the Toyota RAV-4 and is still among the top finishers in comparison tests, we would not expect any wild runs.

Fuel economy is probably from the current CR-V figure improve, front-wheel drive models can even hit 30 mpg mpg on the highway, compared to the present 28th C / D suggests that the current CR-V is not 180 hp probably subject to change. And while talking about curiously, what appears for the same on a new model to make the CR-V solid sales figures are a golden goose for Honda, which are handled very carefully, not unlike the conservative recrafted 2012 Civic, which has just been revealed last week on the New York Auto Show.

Video: Lamborghini Aventador pairing frolics in the Italian countryside

Lamborghini builds footage is the latest addition to its stable share with the congregation of the world. The latest clip follows two Aventador models as they make short work of a rolling piece of land asphalt. There is no CGI or strange apocalyptic theme here. Oh no. Instead, you have a fast vision, like life, if you would treat your significant other and was able to fork the ransom needed to bring not one but two examples of the Lamborghini Aventador enjoy home for the.

Life would certainly be different. The company has also shown edged out an additional clip from the same duo through the city of Rome.

As you may recall, the Aventador is the latest in the evolution of the Raging Bull The 691 hp lightweight carbon-fiber animal weighs 3472 pounds light, which he related to the kind of power to weight ratio is usually on a race track. If you like what you smell, the suits in Sant'Agata you are down in the driver's seat for around $ 370,000. If you're not quite swing that (or if you're not sure you are when you have a pair of this or that island you want to buy your eye on), we will have a first drive of the Aventador to you soon. In the meantime hit the jump to check out the full video for themselves.

Video: Motus hits the track with MST-01 and MST-R

The last time we heard from the Motus crew, they were packing their gear and hitting the road for a long journey that tested both the MST and the MST-01-R through its paces. Now it seems that the American-built bikes has recently ordered some time on the track with the suspension gurus Ohlins the kit before full production begins to obtain. Fortunately for us, they brought on a video crew to document the action and give the world an example of exactly what it sounds like a pushrod V4.

We like what we hear.

So, how long will it take until you get your hands on either bike? Motus is not giving them a fixed dates not just yet, but the company say that it is currently shopping for dealers. If you think it is a dealer in your area, in sale-American Sports Tourer with 160 horsepower on tap and a tuned suspension Öhlins, drop a line could be Motus. Meet to review the jump, full video itself

DiRT 3 available for pre-order, includes Traxxas Ken Block R/C Fiesta [w/video]

The third installment in the DiRT video game franchise, DiRT 3 hits stores on 24 May 2011. It costs $ 59.99 for a copy that is steep, but in line with the pricing for today's video games. If you hide a few coins under the couch cushions have, but then GameStop a tempting product bundle for you. Spend $ 299, for a copy of DiRT 3 reserve, and you get the Traxxas Ken Block R / C Ford Fiesta.

If you already thought about buying the radio Gymkhana machine, this is very much, for it raises essentially the game for free. If, like us, you were thinking of buying the Codemasters game, and you currently have R / C cars on the brain, this means around, you have to explain to your wife why the American Express bill shows a GameStop sales for most of the Five times the amount previously discussed

All-wheel drive finds favor with Lincoln buyers

Audi may be the king when it comes to premium vehicles with all-wheel drive. Lincoln, however, must take notes, because his customers prefer their luxified Ford's all-wheel-movement as well. Each model in the automaker's current lineup is available with all-wheel drive, and control many people, especially field on the order form.

It seems that 2011 will go down as Lincoln's attack on four driven wheels. So far this year 72 percent of the MKT have opted for AWD customers, while 62 percent of those buying the MKX have done the same. Of course, as you fall to step into the car manufacturers start sedans these numbers, what to expect. Nevertheless, acquired 46 percent of buyers choose the foot all-wheel-drive version and a quarter of the MKZ sedans are prepared for bad weather driving.

Let us not forget the Navigator (yes, they still do), the all-wheel drive gets 62 percent of the time.

Lincoln enjoys this shift in consumer demand contracts, as all-wheel-drive vehicles extra command anywhere from $ 1,850 to $ 6,890 when compared to their non-AWD counterparts. Full press release from Lincoln after the jump.