Autoblog

Click above to view the latest batch of Ferrari California images in our gallery

We hate to ruin your summer, but in the automotive world the sunny season is little more than a few months with no car shows. What kind of fun is that? Well, after the summer's over we'll be headed to Paris to bring you your fix of new car extravaganza. Among the new models being unveiled there will be the Ferrari California, which we've so far only been able to see in bits and pieces as Maranello sees fit to release it. So while the California's launch site (not to mention the Ferrari media site) continue to offer only the initial batch of computer-enhanced studio shots, major publications like Auto Bild and now Road & Track get exclusive new shots of the hardtop convertible from every angle. We'll continue to do our best to bring you what's available, but unfortunately the latest crop is decidedly low-res. Check 'em out in the constantly-updated gallery by clicking the new thumbnails below, or follow the jump to watch them in a YouTube video slideshow (though we'd recommend turning off the sound).

[Source: Road & Track]

Click on image above for a high-res gallery from our GT-R First Drive!

Nearly 700 Brits plunked down pre-order deposits of £3,500 (about $7,000) within the first 48 hours of Nissan's hot GT-R going on sale, proving demand for the latest Japanese supercar doesn't seem to be diminishing. Customers in the UK don't seem to be deterred by the GT-R's base sales price of £52,900 (about $105,000), or the fact they won't see delivery until March 2009. After our "First Drive" in the GT-R, you won't see us ridiculing frenzied buyers...

[Source: Nissan UK]

Click on the image above to jump to our 52-image high-resolution gallery

Can't get enough of Ferrari's latest hotness? Neither can we, and the first batch of eight official images to come out of Maranello just weren't enough. So we flew out to Germany and got some more from the 430 Scuderia's unveiling at the Frankfurt auto show. But that still wasn't enough. So we got in touch with Ferrari North America to ask for more, but unfortunately our requests went unheeded.

Thankfully our Italian friends over at Automobilismo.it came to the rescue with a whole F1-calibre convoy full of new press images of the new Scuderia, that stripped-out supercar that laps Ferrari's private Fiorano test track faster than any Ferrari road car in the company's sixty-year history – including the Enzo.

Without confirmation from Ferrari, we can't be 100% sure these are all factory-issued, but until we hear otherwise, we give you this gallery of 52 high-resolution images. Enjoy them, because it can't have been easy for the photographer to get the 430 Scuderia to stay still for long.

[Source: Ferrari via Automobilismo.it]

Click on above image for wallpaper-sized images of the gorgeous GranTurismo

This writer fell in love in Switzerland this past March. It happened at the launch of the new Maserati GranTurismo. The thing is, I wasn't sure if my newfound affection was for the car or for the sassy model standing in front of it. What's more is that I'm sure I wasn't the only one. Thankfully, Maserati has put an end to my sleepless nights, at least, with the release of a new batch of images showing its breathtaking new coupe away from the glitz and glamour of the Geneva auto show floor.

It was tempting to keep the pictures all to myself, but that just wouldn't be fair. Not to you, and not to the car. She does love the spotlight ever so much. So we've added the new batch of images, in all their high-resolution glory, to our gallery below, together with the original stock images, concept sketches and shots from Geneva. Enjoy.

[Source: Maserati]

Click the photo above to see more than 100 high-resolution muscle car shots

Anybody that has looked at the prices of muscle cars from the '60s and '70s on eBay Motors or at a Barrett-Jackson auction knows that there is an unbelievable amount of coin changing hands these days. The prices of these classics are skyrocketing with Baby Boomers now able to buy back the cars they junked 30 years ago for 100 times the price they paid for one new back then. There were plenty of Challengers, Chargers, Shelby Mustangs, and Corvettes on display at the Gratiot Cruise this year, and some of the metal looks better than it did when it left the factory floor. We were able to snap well over 100 shots of the most beautiful muscle cars on Mother Earth, and they're all available for you in the gallery below. Make sure to point out your favorites in the comments section. Enjoy!

All photos Copyright ©2007 Chris Shunk / Weblogs, Inc.

Time is winding down for the chance to win a fully-loaded $29,000 Dodge Nitro, so get in when the getting is still good (Enter every day through June 14th by clicking here.) This week in pictures saw plenty of spy shots, new models, and some interesting videos. Among the many stories on Autoblog, we did a review of the Saturn Aura Green Line, we covered the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, and Opel Corsa GSi.

The last week was a blast, and you only need three minutes to get an update by clicking on the above video. We've also added links below to some of the more significant galleries from the last seven days. This week, music comes from The Touch Ups with "Fast Food Rampage". Enjoy!

This week on Autoblog, we got in a full review of the Toyota Tundra Crew Max, and we got some terrific photos of the Toyota's biggest truck in action. The Volkswagen Golf seemed to take a seat near the front of the class this week, as Wörthersee's W12 Golf concept looking mean and fast. The Golf was great, but absolutely nothing beats our drive of the Chevy Camaro Convertible concept. This baby is stunning, and our top-notch snap-shots only tell part of the story. The Transformer's movie is getting closer to the big screen, but we had the theatrical trailer and some great new pics to add to our ongoing Transformers gallery.

To get caught up on the best models of the past week, all you need to do is click play on the video above. We've also added links below to some of the more significant galleries from the last seven days. This week, music comes from Dave Mardis with "New Project 3". Enjoy!

This week on Autoblog, we were first to show you full-scale images of the 2008 Honda Accord Sedan, and the pictures garnered plenty of interest. Some of the other pictures of note included the Toyota FT-HS concept, shots from inside GM's Bowling Green Corvette plant, and spy shots of an upcoming RWD coupe from Hyundai.

Getting a recap of the best pictures on Autoblog from the past week is easy, just hit play on the video above. We've also added links below to some of the more significant galleries from the last seven days. This week, music comes from Junior with "NASCAR Man". It is actually a serious song, so we couldn't resist. Enjoy!

This week on Autoblog, we saw plenty of new products, but most of them were aftermarket variants of what we already know. Of course, there were three or four Mustangs, a new Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, a Jeep Compass, and a lot more. We did show you the 2008 BMW 5-Series, but we have a hard time figuring out what's even different. We got the scoop on the Mercedes Benz McLaren SLR Roadster, and it's among the hottest vehicles ever to grace the USA.

You don't need to invent a time machine to get a quick refresher on what happened last week, just hit play on the video above. We've also added links below to some of the more significant galleries from the last seven days. This week, music comes from Johnny Kaplan and the Lazy Stars with "Ride Free". Enjoy!

There was plenty to see on Autoblog last week, and we have the pictures to prove it. We flew down to Bowling Green, Kentucky to see the unveling of thenew, LS3-powered, 436-horse 2008 Corvette. We also got our hands on a Hyundai Veracruz, and weighed in with with plenty of commentary and pictures. There was more to see, too, and the video above should help jog your memory in case you've forgotten already. We've also added links below to some of the more significant galleries from the last seven days.

This week, music come from Brand New Sin with "Freight Train". Enjoy!