Get a Head Start

Camaro ZL1 vs. Aventador LP700-4 (Need For Speed: The Run)

It looks like the car list for Need For Speed: The Run is actually quite good for Black Box Studios game. None of the old originals like the Camaro Concept or the Mustang GT are there. Most of these cars are completely new cars or cars that we just haven't seen before, like the BMW M3 E30 Sport Evolution, Ford Mustang Boss 302, BMW M3 E92 GTS, and dozens more. Well, three additional cars have just been introduced into the game, and they're all from 2012. First up, there's the newest Bull in the Italian Penn: The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. This is actually its official gaming debut. With it's new 6.5-liter hand-built V12 engine churning out 691 horsepower, it will 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 217 MPH. It's actually faster around the Top Gear test track than the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Next up, another gaming debut from chevrolet: the Camaro ZL1. With it's 6.2-liter LSA Supercharged V8 producing 550 horsepower, it will do 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds and hit a possible top speed of 200 MPH. And last, but not least, an NFS exclusive: the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. This is the new 991 set for it's official debut this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It seems that EA's already got their first look at it without the coverings. The car will supposedly have up to 400 horsepower on a new 3.5-liter Flat-6 engine. Among the three exclusive cars, there are 5 extra challenges in the career mode. Three of them were made especially for NFS Most Wanted fans. You'll be behind the wheel of the BMW M3 GTS Most Wanted Edition and Razor Callahan's Mustang Boss 302 as you speed down the highway evading the police as much as you can. I'm really excited for this game. It might be a hit! Check out the exciting trailer below.

Update: Just in case you were wondering the difference between the regular box and the limited edition box, here's the regular:

Regular Box

and here's the limited edition box:

Limited Edition Box

As you can see not only is there a somewhat different angle to the helicopter shooting down on Jack, but this time, he's driving a $387,000 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 instead of an 800 horsepower GT500 Super Snake.

Camaro Automation

2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 (Courtesy of Camaro5.com)

A friend once said to me "Automatic transmissions are for tools", and, I hate to say it, but I agree with her. I am one for the Dual-Clutch transmission because it's faster, more powerful, and more fuel efficient than the manual stick, but let's be honest. Automatic transmissions are for the chickens who don't know how to drive a stick shift. So, if you are a real tool, you should be pleased to here that Chevy's most powerful Camaro to date, the ZL1 will be offering an automatic transmission, and here's a picture of the first one. Be warned though! The ZL1 with a manual stick will do 197 to 200 MPH, while the automatic will be stuck at a miserable 190 MPH. Not to mention the manual is less expensive than the automatic. But, whichever one you choose, you still get the King of Camaros. This kingship includes a 6.2-liter LSA Supercharged V8 engine producing 550 horsepower, about as much as the CTS-V. It will do 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds (~ 3.9 seconds with the automatic) with the heart and soul of a true American Muscle. The ZL1 is slated for production start on New Year's Day next year.

Bumblebee's Back on the Streets

2012 Chevy Camaro SS Transformers Special Edition

Back in 2009, Chevy released a Transformers Special Edition camaro with Black rally stripes, Autobot shields, and a shiny glossy yellow color. 2 years later, Bumblebee's back and better than ever. With the new movie, Dark of the Moon, premiering this weekend, Chevy decided to create Mk. II of the Camaro Transformers Special Edition. This new one is 10x more aggressive than the old one with a more aggressive Bee Yellow color, black stripes that stretch from the hood down, blacked out 20-inch alloy rims with Autobot-shielded caps, and a Bumblebee-specific rear wing. Or, if you ask nicely, your local Chevy dealer will install 21-inch movie-mimic rims as well as pre-ZL1 ground effects so that they can look somewhat like the Camaro on the big screen. You want one? Cool! All you need is a Camaro 2LT or 2SS that's wearing the RS appearance package, and an extra wad of $3,000 in your pocket or bank account. If you have all of that, then this fall, you'll be able to ride in style like Shia LaBeouf in the movie.

Transforming Muscle

2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Bumblebee (Courtesy of Jalopnik)

When it comes to saving the world from the Decepticons, no manufacturer does it better than Chevrolet. Bumblebee and Sideswipe are back for Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, and both cars were on display in Royal Oak, Michigan undisguised. Bumblebee's taken a more ZL1-ish look with the new bumpers, hood vents, massive rims, and rear spoiler. He's ready to pound some medal into some Decepticons.

2012 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible Sideswipe Concept (Courtesy of Jalopnik)

Sideswipe, on the other hand, has taken a much more relaxed stance, but he still looks quite as aggressive. He's received some new headlights, a carbon fiber wing, and some 21-inch KMC chrome wheels. Not to mention, he took his top off, so even when he's smashing Decepticon heads, he's enjoying the summertime. So there you are: the autobot muscle cars are ready for battle. Will they be victorious? Find out July 1 when Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon races into theaters.

[Source: Jalopnik]

Droptop Summer

2006 Ford GTX1 Roadster

Summer's just around the corner. In fact, it's here actually with temperatures rising to the 70's and 80's. Now you may enjoy this weather by taking a summer drive in your car with the windows down and the sunroof open, but let's be realistic. Summer driving is more enjoyable in a car with no roof. There are lots of convertibles and roadsters out there, but here are 5 good ones you should look into if you're getting ready for the summer.

2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible

1. Chevy Camaro Convertible

If you're in for something affordable, don't go out and buy a Chrysler 200 Convertible, because you'll regret doing it. Why not go for the Camaro convertible. It has 312 horsepower from Chevy's new 3.6-liter V6 engine and starts at $29,150. I know the Mustang starts at a much cheaper price, but with the Camaro, you'll get more stuff for less. And, let's be honest. The Camaro's back and it's never looked better. And now that it's available as a droptop, it looks even better. Another awesome thing with this car is the amount of money you'll save at the pump. Even with a powerful engine, the Camaro gets V6 fuel economy (20 MPG City, 29 MPG Highway, 25 MPG Average). So, it's just win win with this car. It's cheap, it's powerful, it's green, and it's a sports car: a perfect convertible for the summer.

2011 BMW 335is Convertible

2. BMW 335is Convertible

But, say you're into something German, and with a Turbocharger. BMW is your best bet, especially the 335is Convertible. It is quite expensive though: $59,650. But once you buy it and drive it, you'll immediately be happy you made the right choice. Unlike the regular 335i, the 335is gets an extra 20 horsepower to its already powerful 300 horsepower 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 engine. It will do 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 150 MPH. This car also comes with excellent grip, a metal-folding roof, and the distinct presence that any summer driver would love. This is ideally one great convertible.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Roadster

3. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Roadster

But, say you're one for the two seater and just wants to run away into the countryside with the top down with your wife or girlfriend. The SLK350 is perfect for you then. Comparing this car to the Z4, I think this one has it beat. Price wise, they are about the same ($53,000), but while the Z4 uses one TwinPower turbocharger to get it's 3.0-liter Inline-6 engine up to 300 horsepower, the SLK350 uses an advanced 3.5-liter V6 engine, which produces 302 horsepower, no turbos or other forms of induction needed. And if you're a man who's thinking about this car, that's good. You might it's strange because the SLK has always been a girly car. But, now with it's aggressive SLS front nose and powerful engine, it's giving somewhat of a test to the men.

2012 BMW 650i Convertible

4. BMW 650i Convertible

But, if you're one for luxury at an extreme price, well BMW has it again with the all new 650i Convertible. I only got the chance to sit in one at Open Road BMW and already I thought, "Yeah! This'll work!" Comparing this to the Jaguar XK, the 6 comes out on top. Why? It looks much better than it did before, it's more powerful, and it's just more exciting. BMW's new 4.4-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 producing 400 horsepower powers this car from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and to a limited top speed of 155 MPH. Add a load of awesome technological/luxury features and you've got yourself a true Transporter's car.

2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante

5. Aston Martin Virage Volante

But, what if you're the one who has it all: the fame, the fortune, the driving skill, everything that you've ever wanted. But, you just got a girlfriend and want to impress her with something fast and sexy? Look no further than to Aston Martin. There are three good convertibles they have in store that will sort your and her needs, especially the all-new Virage Volante. This car is basically a DBS Volante and and DB9 Volante fused together with a 6.0-liter 490 horsepower V12 engine, a 0 to 60 of 4.5 seconds, and a top speed of 187 MPH. This is the perfect car for a weekend, just-the-two-of-you getaway. While you're driving, you can watch aimlessly as her long blonde her floats through the breeze at highway speed. Just make sure you're in safe distance, though. With prices starting at about $190,000, this makes it perfect if you're the sort of chap who loves to jet set.

So, there's my list of awesome convertibles. Hopefully I've helped you find the perfect one! Have a good summer!!

Anniversary Muscle

2012 Chevy Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

The Camaro has been with us since 1966. Today is its 45th birthday and what better way to celebrate it then with something special. This is the Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition coming complete with all the legacy and specialty that made the Pony Car so famous. Other than the unique vinyl finish on the car with the 45th Anniversary Logo, you'll also get special 20-inch rims and an upgraded 323 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine, 18 more than what the Mustang has. Inside, you'll find all special commemorative things like a jet black trim along with red, white, and blue stitched seats with the 45th Anniversary logo on them. There are also special white gauges that are nested in the vehicle's dashboard. Not to leave you SS fans hanging, but Chevy has also announced to produce a special FE4 Suspension package just for the Camaro SS which will firm up the ride giving you better handling. Let's not forget that the King Camaro, the ZL1, will arrive first thing next year, so you better save up. Until then, Happy Birthday Camaro! 

科迈罗 Ke Mai Luo

2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1

Not very often do you see American Muscle cars heading to foreign countries. The Chevy Camaro's become a big name in Britain now. In fact, Top Gear's Richard Hammond has thought about buying this car. Well, GM is making another special exception for China. Ever since the 60's, we've called it the Camaro. But, starting next month, the Chinese will know this car by a new name: 科迈罗(Ke Mai Luo). Yep! The Camaro, or should I say Ke Mai Luo, is coming to China, and it's bringing all of its muscle with it. The 3.6-liter 312 horsepower V6 engine comes standard, and the Chinese have the option of choosing from a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. No word on if the V8s will arrive as well. It is a good thing the Camaro was born here, because it's cheaper here than in China. Starting prices over there are ¥500,000, which is similar to $76,264. Over here, they start at a measly $22,000. The Ke Mai Luo is definitely a luxury car over there.

[Source: Chevy]

Synergy Drive

2011 Chevy Camaro Synergy Edition (Courtesy of WorldCarFans)

Think of this car as the Camaro RS, just with an electric green paint, a body-kit, some custom trims, and some custom rims. Chevy actually promoted this car last year at the New York Auto Show. It received an award from the World Car boffins for best design. Anyway, the car will only feature Chevy's fuel efficient 312 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine, which is pretty powerful with an astonishing EPA estimated 30 MPG. 0 to 60 is done in less than 5.7 seconds on its way to a limited top speed of 130 MPH. Expect this special edition Camaro to arrive sometime during the summer. This will be the first of many special edition Camaros Chevy plan to release every 6 months.

[Source: WorldCarFans]

King Cobra

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (Courtesy of WorldCarFans)

It seems like Ford was rather displeased by the unveiling of the Chevy Camaro ZL1. So, after that car made its world debut, they decided to even the odds. And by evening the odds, I mean making their pony car the fastest and most powerful on the planet, in their terms at least. So, welcome everyone, to the all new King Cobra, the Shelby GT500 for 2013. No real changes in body work. Ford just wanted this Cobra to be more powerful. So what did they do? They took out the old 5.4-liter 550 horsepower supercharged V8 engine and put in an all new 5.8-liter 620 horsepower supercharged V8 engine. The new supercharger provides all the beans in this car. Our current GT500 uses one from Eaton Performance. This new one will use a TVS blower for more power and torque. No calculations yet on how fast the new Cobra can go, but Ford promises that this car will do 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds and a over 190 MPH. I hope they can achieve this. The Camaro ZL1 will do 0 to 60 in about 3.8 seconds and up to 200 MPH. Ford has a lot of work to do if they want to catch up.

[Source: WorldCarFans]

Bumblebee has an Evil Brother

2011 Chevy Camaro Police Interceptor Decepticon (Courtesy of Jalopnik)

It seems Bumblebee has an evil brother in the form of a police interceptor. If you do see this on the road, don't try to outrun it, because it will turn into a Transformer and will possibly kill you. The identity of this transformer is unknown, however the cop camaro is real, and they are coming. This may not excite the poor unfortunate souls who try to steal a Dodge Challenger.

Is This Even Possible?

2010 Chevy Camaro on 30" Rollerz

This only happens in da hood in Florida. A modder known as the Underground Rim King recently put on 30" Rims on his 2010 Camaro LS. I don't know about you, but this is both awesome and completely ridiculous. The limit, honestly, for how big your rims should be on a sports car like this one is 22". And, if you have extra-low profile tires, 25". 30 is just pushing it. Only SUVs should have rims that big. Anyway, I'm gonna put it off cuz he did something rather unique with his car that no one else has ever though of. See it in action below.

Good Man!

David Beckham's Chevy Camaro SS (Courtesy of Splash News)

I'd like to take a moment today to honor a man who made a wise decision when it comes to cars: David Beckham. The British L.A. Galaxy player just sold his $150,000 Porsche 911 Turbo for this dubbed out Camaro SS. It might look somewhat ridiculous, but it's 10x better than what he had before.

David Beckham's old Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (Courtesy of Ebay)

Look at that thing. Not only is it an ugly squashed beetle, but with all this customization going on, it looks absolutely bonkers. Well done Beckham. You've realized a problem and properly fixed it. Now if only Wayne Rooney would stop Roonifying Britain with his Range Rover.

Source [DailyMail]