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2012 Porsche Cayman R

Ross Rapoport — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:59:28 +0000

2012 Porsche Cayman R Porsche unveiled the raw and racy Cayman R at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. It’s a lighter (by over 120lb) and more powerful (by 10hp, at 330hp) than the already-potent Cayman S. That gives the Cayman R a lip-smacking curb weight of 2855lb (6-speed MT), and [...]

2012 BMW 1 Series ActiveE Electric Car Overview by Roxie Roadfly

Charlie Romero — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:40:59 +0000

Roxie Roadfly brings a fun and humorous side to her overview of the new 2012 BMW 1 Series ActiveE Electric Car.

BMW first introduced the Concept ActiveE at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Later this month BMW will unveil the BMW 1 Series ActiveE at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and [...]

25th Anniversary 2011 BMW M3 GTS Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:27:16 +0000

If you’ve followed the M3 over the past 25 years, you’ll definitely want to watch our video debut of the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS.

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Host Jessi Lang breaks down the M3 GTS’ new features for the interior and exterior as well as the specs [...]

VIDEO: 2010 Nissan Sedan Lineup Overview

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:49:57 +0000

Join host Jessi Lang as she gives you a quick tour over the 2010 Nissan line-up of sedans: the Maxima, Altima, Versa, and Sentra. All of the vehicles have updated wheel finishes and revised exterior stylizing.

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Dubbed “the 4-door sports car”, [...]

The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS performance overview

Charlie Romero — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:17:10 +0000

This is the most powerful road-ready sports car every built in the history of Porsche. With power up by 90 horsepower and the weight reduced by 154 pounds, it has the best power to weight ratio in its class, with just 4.9 pounds per horsepower.

The 3.6 litre 6-cylinder boxer engine [...]

VIDEO: ’11 Mercedes-Benz R Class

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:08:55 +0000

At the 2010 New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showed off both its re-designed R Class crossover AND 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalists Steven Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curt Tomasevicz (the American 4-man bobsled team).

This Spring debut was the 2011 R-Class’ world premiere. With its [...]

NYIAS Video: 2011 BMW 5 Series

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:58:47 +0000

The 2011 BMW 5 Series debuted to a packed house at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Both the 535i and 550i were in attendance. For 2011, the 5 Series keeps getting better, growing a little wider, longer and lower without losing the classic BMW look.

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2011 MAZDA2 Video from NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:26:50 +0000

The MAZDA2 has been around the rumor mill for quite awhile now and Mazda finally decided to show the East Coast its hand at the New York Auto Show (four months after its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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The ’11 MAZDA2 will be [...]

VIDEO: ’11 MINI Countryman at the 2010 New York Auto Show

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:31:36 +0000

MINI brought their newest vehicle, the ’11 Countryman, to the 2010 New York Auto Show. A small crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic MINI concept and a modern crossover vehicle. The MINI Countryman is a completely new car, unprecedented in the history of the MINI [...]

NYIAS Video: 2011 Kia Sportage

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:39:30 +0000

“Adding world-class design and cutting-edge technologies to an already successful value-packed CUV equation, the all-new Sportage offers Kia the opportunity to attract an entirely new and more sophisticated customer,” said Michael Sprague, vice president marketing, KMA, at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. “The 2011 Sportage retains the functionality [...]

Video: 2011 Hyundai Equus at NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:21:06 +0000

At the 2010 New York International Auto Show, Hyundai showed off the 2011 Equus, the luxury sedan they hope will become their flagship. “[The] Equus takes Hyundai’s formula for intelligent luxury to a new level,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “We’ve applied the lessons in [...]

2011 BMW Alpina B7 Video from the New York Auto Show

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:41:16 +0000

BMW used the 2010 New York Auto Show as a chance to showcase its fan favorite, the 2011 Alpina B7. The ’11 Alpina B7 is based off of the current 750i but under the hood, the Alpina is pure performance. The twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter direct-injection V8 mated a [...]

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Video at NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:22:52 +0000

At the recent 2010 New York International Auto Show, Acura showed the world their all-new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon. “The TSX Sport Wagon represents a smart choice for those seeking a vehicle with utility,” said John Mendel, executive vice president, sales. “It’s practical, fun to drive, luxurious and technically [...]

Video of the 2011 Kia Optima at NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:08:23 +0000

At the 2010 New York International Auto show, Kia unveiled their all-new Optima. The big news with the 2011 Kia Optima is the offering of the hybrid powertrain, the brand’s first of its kind. With the hybrid option paired to the latest technology features and luxury amenities, the [...]

VIDEO: VW Touareg Hybrid at the 2010 New York Auto Show

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:17:47 +0000

Volkswagen brought their second generation Touareg (with a twist) to the 2010 New York Auto Show. The 2011 Touareg features a hybrid powertrain, showcasing the brand’s first-ever hybrid. The Touareg offers three available engines to suit a variety of different drivers: A V6 FSI gasoline engine, a V6 [...]

2010 NYIAS Video: the 2011 Volvo S60

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:03:54 +0000

At the 2010 New York International Auto, Volvo showed off their new S60 sport sedan. It seems that Volvo is banking on the S60 to take them to the top of the sport sedan world: “There is no doubt the all-new S60 will be going head-to-head with the best [...]

Video of the 2011 Subaru WRX STI at NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:25:09 +0000

The 2011 model year of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI holds great news for fanboys and enthusiasts alike. 2011 means a new WRX STI four-door with wide-body design, two body styles, and re-tuned suspension. It is the first time that the WRX STI has been offered in two [...]

2011 Nissan JUKE Sport Cross Video from New York

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:10:13 +0000

At this years’ New York Auto Show, Nissan surprised the crowds with the 2011 Nissan JUKE Sport Cross. The JUKE is the next competitor to enter the compact crossover/hatchback segment. With its roots in a variety of lifestyle influences like motorcycles and rally cars, the JUKE packs quite [...]

2010 NYIAS: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:42:23 +0000

Automobile fascination paired with spectacular race car design – that is the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3. The racing version of the SLS AMG has been conceived as a customer sport vehicle for participation in race series based on FIA GT3 regulations. Meticulous lightweight construction and optimized chassis, brakes and [...]

Video: 2011 Porsche Cayenne at the New York Auto Show

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:23:19 +0000

At this years New York Auto Show, Porsche debuted the new 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid and improved Cayenne Turbos.

The all-new Cayenne S Hybrid features a highly sophisticated parallel full hybrid drive system. With a combined power output of 380 horsepower from the supercharged V6 combustion engine and an [...]

New York Auto Show Video Debut: the 2011 Infiniti QX56

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:06:34 +0000

Infiniti debuted their second-generation QX56 during press days at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The QX56 boasts a new 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine with Infiniti’s VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGTM) technologies. Also new is a standard 7-speed automatic transmission with [...]

2010 New York International Auto Show Coverage

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:34:52 +0000

We’ve been covering the 2010 New York International Auto Show since Wednesday for press days and we are starting to get our video coverage uploaded across the web. Host Jessi Lang will be bringing you all of the details for the 2011 hottest vehicles that debuted at the auto [...]

2011 Infiniti M56 S Sport Sedan 0-60 Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:20:16 +0000

We were just in San Diego, CA to test the all-new 2011 Infiniti M56 S Sport Sedan. The 2011 M56 S boasts a beast of an engine, the new 5.6L V8 mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission that produces 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt: Worth the Long Wait

Brian Armstead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:03:35 +0000

There’s an expression that says “good things come to those who wait.” As that expression relates to the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, it is certainly true.

I remember several years ago, when I saw the first concept of the Volt, and was duly impressed. It seemed as if Chevy had trumped the [...]

2010 Porsche Panamera: Rewriting the Luxury Car Book

Brian Armstead — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:47:14 +0000

When I first saw the press pictures of the all-new Porsche Panamera, I thought: “it looks like a giant roach.” At a recent showing at Quail Lodge during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend in California, I had the chance to see it up close. What a difference [...]

2010 Porsche Panamera Spy Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:40:48 +0000

Our West Coast photographer Alex Stack caught the 2010 Porsche Panamera supercar out on the roads of San Francisco. Alex counted at least 13 test mules, many with differing configurations. The Panamera showcases Porsche’s design heritage by mixing parts of beloved models like the spoiler similar to that found [...]

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:42:47 +0000

Ride along as we take a first drive in the Cadillac CTS-V at the Monticello Raceway in New York. The 2009 CTS-V represents the most powerful American sedan ever made, with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, producing 556 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 551 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 [...]

2010 Lotus Evora First Pictures

Alan Riley — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:27:21 +0000

Lotus is set to give the all-new Evora its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday, November 20. This is an all-new mid-engine 2+2 — the only such car in the world.

The Evora is powered by a 276 horsepower Lotus-tuned Toyota-based 3.5 liter V6, but, [...]

Porsche Panamera Pictures Up Close

Charlie Romero — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:35:29 +0000

The new Porsche Panamera continues to show itself with very little camouflage. There are at least 13 Porsche Panameras testing around the San Francisco area this week and Roadfly staff photographer Alex Stack managed to take another group of pictures yesterday. Pictured below are the test mules at rest in [...]

Spy Shots: Porsche Panamera

Charlie Romero — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:51:42 +0000

Spy shots of the new Porsche Panamera continue to roll in. Yesterday afternoon, Alex Stack a Roadfly staff photographer was lucky enough to spot a Panamera test mule driving through downtown San Francisco.

It was around 2:15 in the afternoon and Alex was riding his motorcycle around the Fisherman’s Wharf area [...]

2009 MINI E, The new MINI Cooper Plug-in Electric Car

Charlie Romero — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:34:08 +0000

Recently there has been a lot of speculation as to whether the next new MINI Cooper would be focused around fuel economy and building a greener MINI or maybe some sort of SUV. Within the fuel economy hopefuls there were basically two camps, the diesel camp and the hybrid camp. [...]

2009 BMW 3 Series Preview Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:56:38 +0000

There have been several cosmetic and performance improvements to the BMW 3 Series for 2009. The most noticeable design changes to the 3 Series sedans and sport wagons are the new headlight housings, the switch to LED tail lamps and turn signals, and the re-styled bumper and trunk.

But the [...]

2009 Cadillac CTS-V faster than Carrera S and easily beats BMW M5

Charlie Romero — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:53:55 +0000

The famed Nurburgring in Germany has become the setting for speed these days. Many of the Manufacturers seem to be lining up to test their cars and vie for the “fastest car” title. The Ring used to be holy ground for Porsche and Ferrari but recently the Americans and the [...]

2008 MAZDA5: Less is More

Brian Armstead — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:57:19 +0000

Mazda has had a string of notable successes lately. The MAZDA3, CX-7 and CX-9 have all exceeded corporate sales expectations and have planted the Japanese automaker firmly on the map. With the 2008 MAZDA5, Mazda hopes to continue the positive sales trend.

The 2008 MAZDA5 Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV), [...]

2008 BMW 135i First Drive Video

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:13:46 +0000

Since its inception in 2004, the BMW 1 Series has generated a lot of buzz, both across the pond and right here in our backyard. But, in July 2007, when the 1 Series Coupe became a tangible reality, we only had a small inkling that the 135i Coupe would/could [...]

BMW Concept 1 Series Tii Preview

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:17:32 +0000

In June we brought you news of the BMW 1 Series Coupe and shortly after, in September, we brought the news of the 1 Series Convertible. Now we are proud to bring you BMW’s new motorsport design, the Concept 1 Series tii. The BMW 1 Series Coupe tii [...]

2008 BMW M3 Sedan Preview

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:22:26 +0000

US drivers have been enjoying the BMW M3 since 1988. Now, BMW has once again raised the performance benchmark by introducing the all-new 2008 M3 Sedan. The first M3 (1988-1991) had a 2.3L four-cylinder engine that produced 192 horsepower which was soon trumped by the second generation in 1995 [...]

2008 Audi R8 Video

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:38:58 +0000

With the help of John Matras from CarBuzzard.com, we got footage of the 2008 Audi R8 at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. You may recognize the R8 as the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car or the RSQ Concept (think I, Robot), but the R8 is not longer just a [...]

BMW 1 Series Convertible Preview

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:19:45 +0000

In July, we brought you the news of the BMW 1 Series Coupe, a car that was reminiscent of BMW’s legendary 2002 sport sedan. Now, we’re excited to say that BMW just announced the 1 Series Convertible. This compact Ultimate Driving Machine will be built on a rear-drive [...]

2009 Jaguar XF Preview

Ross Rapoport — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:58:02 +0000

Jaguar has introduced its much-anticipated XF, the all-new replacement for its mid-lineup S-Type sedan. The production version is more subdued than the concept car shown at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, especially the front fascia and headlights, which are more mainstream and less Aston Martin-like.

The concept’s visual effect has been [...]

Video: BMW X6 Concept

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:47:26 +0000

Roadfly.com is bringing you a photo montage video with commentary of the BMW X6 Concept which was just unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The aggressive look of the X6 represents a new segment in the BMW family: the Sports Activity Coupe. The X6 Concept is the [...]

BMW X6 Concept

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:44:30 +0000

If you have a hard time choosing between a fun, sporty car or the more practical SUV/SAV, then BMW’s Concept X6 is the perfect new vehicle for you. Debuting this week at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Concept X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupe, a perfect [...]

BMW X6 Concept ActiveHybrid

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:42:32 +0000

The BMW X6 ActiveHybrid proves that you can have your cake and eat it too. From the creators of the Sports Activity Vehicle, the Concept X6 ActiveHybrid (a Sports Activity Coupe) puts the “Ultimate Driving Machine” into friendlier environmental and economical terms. BMW boasts that their hybrid’s fuel [...]

2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe Preview Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:50:35 +0000

If you can’t believe that BMW is releasing a coupe that is reminescent of the 2002, then watch the preview video of the 2008 1 Series Coupe. For more BMW videos and other car review videos, check out Roadfly’s Video Sharing section.

2008 BMW M3 Video from Spain

Charlie Romero — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:03:27 +0000

Check out the first official video of the 2008 BMW M3 launch in Spain. For more info on the newest version of the M3, check out the site, BMW M3 tags on Roadfly.com for more photos, videos, and stats.

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2008 BMW 1 Series Preview

Laura Burkholder — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:31:14 +0000

For all of you who still miss iconic 2002 model from years ago you can dry your tears because the 1 Series Coupe will be here in Spring 2008 to reinvent the niche that the 2002 created. Expect room for four, rear-wheel-drive, a hefty engine, and agile handling [...]

2008 BMW 650i Coupe and Convertible Preview

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:18:29 +0000

BMW 6 Series fans and enthusiasts will be pleased with the new 2008 650i Coupe and 650i Convertible, since it now comes with the new six-speed Sports Automatic Transmission as well as the six-speed manual transmission.

On the exterior, you can expect the standards like bi-xenon dual round headlights. New color [...]

BMW’s New M3 V8 Engine: Official M V8 Engine Specs

Charlie Romero — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:22:02 +0000

BMW released pictures of their newest M variant V8 engine this morning. This new high-revving engine is slated to power the first ever V8 M3. The all new M3 Concept Car was unveiled a couple of weeks ago at the Geneva Auto Show. The new M3 featuring this all new [...]

Video: Exclusive 2008 BMW M3 Concept Car Footage

Charlie Romero — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:57:31 +0000

Due to the significance of the BMW M3 Concept unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, Roadfly has made new exclusive footage with commentary available. This footage supplements the previous M3 Concept videos made available by Roadfly.com.

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Link to video: Exclusive BMW M3 Launch Video

BMW M3 Concept Exclusive… 18 More Photos

Charlie Romero — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:40:29 +0000

The BMW M3 Concept was one of the hottest cars unveiled at the Geneva International Auto Show. If you’re like most Roadflyers… you can’t get enough! Here are 18 more M3 pictures. Click the images or follow the link below to get wallpaper sized photos with minimally intrusive watermarks.