Mercedes creates “aero trailer” concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency
November 28, 2011 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc., Technology, Mercedes-Benz
Every time you drive by a semi and feel your car get pushed away from the rig, it reinforces the reality that tractor trailers punch a big, ragged hole in the atmosphere. It takes a lot of power to force those big boxes through the wind, and Mercedes Benz [...]
Nissan plans nine debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon including Leaf Aero Style concept
December 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Nissan, Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon – Click above for high-res image gallery
In the eyes of international automotive media, the Tokyo Auto Salon tends to be overlooked, mostly due to its proximity to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Nonetheless, there’s still quite a bit [...]
SSC Ultimate Aero II: More images and info
October 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Design/Style
2011 SSC Ultimate Aero II – Click above for high-res image gallery
Top Gear has let loose another batch of pics showcasing the SSC Ultimate Aero II. In addition to the tantalizing imagery, we get some facts and figures. For starters, this new Ultimate Aero is powered by a 6.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 [...]
SSC Ultimate Aero II flashes backside for Top Gear
September 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Design/Style
SSC recently teased us with shots of their new would-be Bugatti assassin, the Ultimate Aero II and Shelby Supercars has allowed Top Gear to provide the world a new angle with which to view their exotic road warrior.
The SSC Ultimate Aero II is designed by skilled artisan Jason Castriota, who [...]
Shelby Supercars teases new 2011 Ultimate Aero
August 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Specialty, Design/Style
Shelby Supercars 2011 Ultimate Aero teaser – Click above to enlarge
Nobody is disputing that Shelby Supercar’s Ultimate Aero is fast. In fact, it may very well be the fastest production car in the world, though Bugatti is sure to raise an eyebrow to that notion. In any case, no matter [...]
IndyCar offers fans a chance to design 2012 aero kits
August 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Motorsports, Design/Style
2012 IndyCar Concepts – Click above for high-res image gallery
The Indy Racing League announced a “new”chassis for the 2012 season, but left open the possibility for other companies to design the “clothes” that chassis will wear. The hope was that some new names will enter the running if the teams only have [...]
Mini Countryman Aero Kit leaks out
June 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossover, Hatchback, Mini, Design/Style
Mini Countryman Aero Kit – Click above for image gallery
As is traditionally the case for BMW’s revived Mini range, the new Countryman crossover will be offered with an optional Aero Kit that makes the ‘ute look much more aggressive and might even do a wee bit for aerodynamic [...]
Anthony Lo, Saab Aero X and Opel Flexstreme designer, leaves GM for Renault
March 16, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, GM, Saab, Renault, Opel, Design/Style
Anthony Lo (center) works on the design for the Saab Aero X Concept
According to a report from Car Design News, Anthony Lo, Director of Advanced Design at General Motors Europe, has resigned his post to join Renault as Vice President of Exterior Design.
Lo has been credited with such [...]
