GTSPIRIT - Daily Supercar and Tuning News » Car News http://www.gtspirit.com Daily supercar & tuning news, automotive event coverage & car forum! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:22:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Cars & Coffee February 2012 in Paris http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/13/cars-coffee-february-2012-in-paris/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/13/cars-coffee-february-2012-in-paris/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:21:04 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49463 Yesterday was a special day in Paris. It was Cars & Coffee day, organized by EAP (Emotion Auto Prestige). Although it was freezing, more than 170 beautiful cars came to have a good time around a nice cup of coffee (or juice) at the new meeting place. Our local representative Alex Smolik was at the [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/bmw-to-use-touch-sensitive-smart-fabrics-in-future-cars/feed/ 0 Rendering: BMW M6 with ADV.1 Wheels by Milanno Artworks http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/rendering-bmw-m6-with-adv-1-wheels-by-milanno-artworks/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/rendering-bmw-m6-with-adv-1-wheels-by-milanno-artworks/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:22:44 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49452 The BMW F12 M6 has just been unveiled and already rendering specialist Milanno Artworks has created this impression of the new powerful BMW with ADV.1 Wheels. According to Milanno, the adjustments were inspired by older M models. He added tinted elements on the front intakes and the mirrors were blackened as well. To complete the [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/rendering-bmw-m6-with-adv-1-wheels-by-milanno-artworks/feed/ 2 Video: Two Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupes on 24 inch Forgiato Wheels by Office-K http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/video-two-rolls-royce-phantom-coupes-on-24-inch-forgiato-wheels-by-office-k/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/video-two-rolls-royce-phantom-coupes-on-24-inch-forgiato-wheels-by-office-k/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:17:09 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49447 Japanese tuner Office-K send us these pictures and video showing two Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupes riding on massive 24 inch Forgiato wheels. Feel free to share your opinion about this combination.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/bentley-suv-concept-debuts-at-geneva-motor-show-2012/feed/ 0 Overkill: One-off Maserati GranCabrio MC Stradale in Antwerp Belgium http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/overkill-one-off-maserati-grancabrio-mc-stradale-in-antwerp-belgium/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/overkill-one-off-maserati-grancabrio-mc-stradale-in-antwerp-belgium/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:23:01 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49438 The Maserati GranCabrio is one of the best looking convertibles available today, but this is surely the worst GranCabrio we have ever seen. On our way to the UK we spotted this special edition one-off Maserati GranCabrio MC Stradale on the main highway near Antwerp, Belgium on Tuesday. Unfortunately, we were not able to shoot [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/overkill-one-off-maserati-grancabrio-mc-stradale-in-antwerp-belgium/feed/ 3 Official: 2012 BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/official-2013-bmw-m6-coupe-and-m6-convertible/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/official-2013-bmw-m6-coupe-and-m6-convertible/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:20:58 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49429 BMW has just officially released its third generation of the four-seater BMW M6. The brand new 2012 BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible models were revealed ahead of their public debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 (coupe) and New York Auto Show 2012 (convertible). At the front a new M apron with wide air-intake [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/official-2013-bmw-m6-coupe-and-m6-convertible/feed/ 1 Fisker Lays Off Employees http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/fisker-lays-off-employees/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/fisker-lays-off-employees/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:34:45 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49427 Recently the Associated Press reported that Fisker Automotive has stopped production of the Fisker Karma. According to Fisker, this news is false as the company continues to produce 20-25 Karmas a day. But Fisker is experiencing financial difficulties which is currently hitting their other project, a smaller car named the Nina. Fisker applied for a [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/fisker-lays-off-employees/feed/ 1 Render: Jon Olsson’s Lamborghini Aventador http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/render-jon-olsson-lamborghini-aventador/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/render-jon-olsson-lamborghini-aventador/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:48:08 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49421 Jon Olsson set the trend when it comes to supercars mounted with a ski box. Most recent we have written about his Lamborghini Gallardo in wrapped in camouflage colours and with his signature ski box to carry all his ski gear with him on his cross-European journeys. Rumour has it that Jon Olsson has his [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/render-jon-olsson-lamborghini-aventador/feed/ 4 Daimler Lost €330,000 on Every Maybach Sold http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/daimler-lost-e330000-on-every-maybach-sold/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/daimler-lost-e330000-on-every-maybach-sold/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:25:38 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49420 The revival of Maybach wasn’t quite successful with only 3,000 cars sold in seven year. Maybach wasn’t able to compete with Rolls Royce and Bentley. Despite the high quality, the German luxurious brand failed to impress the public with its conservative image and outdated design. So it wasn’t a big surprise that Daimler AG recently [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/daimler-lost-e330000-on-every-maybach-sold/feed/ 0 Rendering: Audi RS4 Avant http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/rendering-audi-rs4-avant/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/rendering-audi-rs4-avant/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:33:12 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49418 Audi is working on the RS4 Avant, which will be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in three weeks time. The 2013 model of the Audi RS4 is based on a facelifted version of the A4. Jonsibal Artworks made a great rendering of this powerful station wagon. The rendered RS4 features a new front end [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/fornasari-working-on-three-new-models/feed/ 0 Bertone Nuccio Concept Previewed Ahead of Geneva Motor Show http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/bertone-nuccio-concept-previewed-ahead-of-geneva-motor-show/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/bertone-nuccio-concept-previewed-ahead-of-geneva-motor-show/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:32:46 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49402 Turin-based styling house Stile Bertone has released a small series of sketches teasing their upcoming Nuccio Concept car ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. According to the information released by the Italians, the Nuccio will be based on a mid-engine platform. The concept will also commemorate the company’s 100-year anniversary. The company [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/bertone-nuccio-concept-previewed-ahead-of-geneva-motor-show/feed/ 1 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe US Price http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/2013-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-us-price/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/2013-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-us-price/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:14:50 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49400 BMW of North America today announced pricing for the all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe. The $ 76,895 – including $ 895 Destination and Handling Charge – TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder powered 640i Gran Coupe is the initial model of the range, and arrives early this summer. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V8 powered [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/2013-bmw-6-series-gran-coupe-us-price/feed/ 0 Morgan Plus E Concept to Debut at Geneva Motor Show http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/morgan-plus-e-concept-to-debut-at-geneva-motor-show/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/morgan-plus-e-concept-to-debut-at-geneva-motor-show/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:07:16 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49398 British sports car maker Morgan is planning the release of a new electric model concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March. According to Automotive News, the model will be electric retro-styled roadster with a manual transmission. Earlier reports dating back to August 2011 have confirmed the existance of two electric concepts to be released [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/morgan-plus-e-concept-to-debut-at-geneva-motor-show/feed/ 0 Official: Audi TT RS Plus http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/official-audi-tt-rs-plus/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/official-audi-tt-rs-plus/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:41 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49393 The Audi TT RS plus has officially been released by the German car maker ahead of its debut in Geneva. The compact sports car, in both Coupé and Roadster versions, has a five-cylinder turbo delivering 360hp, sufficient for a top speed of 280km/h. The 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS plus is a high-performance [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/wide-body-range-rover-sport-on-modulare-wheels/feed/ 0 Pagani Zonda R by Elan Shi Photography http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/pagani-zonda-r-by-elan-shi-photography/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/10/pagani-zonda-r-by-elan-shi-photography/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:42:01 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49389 Another beautiful photoshoot for you today, this time featuring the Pagani Zonda R captured by the lens of Elan Shi Photography. As many of you know, we’re big Pagani fans. The work that goes into creating these machines is incredible and we think these photos do the car justice! The Zonda R was captured at [...]

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