http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062734512/porsche-wins-the-2011-nrburgring-24-hour-race---results Porsche 911 GT3 RSR drives a record distance of 156 laps or 3,958 kilometers]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062734512/porsche-wins-the-2011-nrburgring-24-hour-race---results http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032131136/teenage-girl-loves-monster-trucks-our-10000th-facebook A 17-year-old girl growing up with five brothers and a bunch of male cousins; is it the setting for a new American sitcom, or our 10,000th Facebook fan? Get the story inside.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032131136/teenage-girl-loves-monster-trucks-our-10000th-facebook http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032231140/classic-1965-shelby-cobra-427-vs-ferrari-458-italia-video Gentleman's bet of $400,000 is made over which car will win in a quarter-mile drag race. Video previews the race the results of which will be released later on. ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032231140/classic-1965-shelby-cobra-427-vs-ferrari-458-italia-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/110113029818/a-630-horsepower-v8skateboard-video V8-powered skateboard will debut at the V8 Supercars event in Sydney, Australia. ]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110113029818/a-630-horsepower-v8skateboard-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109012916623/maybach-landaulet-on-ebay-for-a-cool-22-million Currently on eBay a black Maybach 62S Landaulet is up for sale for US$2.2 million. The 612hp limo only has 95 miles on the clock.]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109012916623/maybach-landaulet-on-ebay-for-a-cool-22-million http://www.worldcarfans.com/109011416220/gm-chapter-11-may-still-be-necessary---analyst Deutsche Bank automotive analyst says GM may still need bankruptcy to survive. Rod Lache said in a speech to the Society of Automotive Analysts that GM holds too much debt and won't get enough concessions from bondholder to survive without bankruptcy.]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:32:24 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109011416220/gm-chapter-11-may-still-be-necessary---analyst http://www.worldcarfans.com/108121315563/race-of-champions-2008-live ]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108121315563/race-of-champions-2008-live http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111214778/roush-announces-second-p-51-mustang-tribute-car Roush continues its line of aviation-themed modified Mustangs with the 2009 P-51B, a 510-horse Mustang that's on sale now.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:42:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111214778/roush-announces-second-p-51-mustang-tribute-car http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111114733/video-carbon-e7-showcased-at-san-diego-police-convention Carbon Motors showcases its very own cop car, called the E7, at the San Diego Police Convention.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:26:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111114733/video-carbon-e7-showcased-at-san-diego-police-convention http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110714659/honda-unveils-experimental-walking-assist-device-with-bodyweight-support-system Honda has developed a walking and lifting-assist device that supports the user's body weight, reducing load on the knees and feet, and put it into limited use in its Saitama factory.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:54:12 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110714659/honda-unveils-experimental-walking-assist-device-with-bodyweight-support-system http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110514586/kumho-reveals-first-low-profile-15-series-tire-at-sema Look out for those pot holes! Kumho has revealed at the SEMA show 2008 the world's first ultra low profile 15 Series tire.]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:53:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110514586/kumho-reveals-first-low-profile-15-series-tire-at-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102414361/video-lamborghini-fantasy-garage-packing-a-surprise This Lamborghini collector has created a unique way to store and showcase his cars.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:52:09 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102414361/video-lamborghini-fantasy-garage-packing-a-surprise http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314364/sporty-ford-focus-zetec-s-added-for-uk Ford offers two optional styling kits. The GBP 500 Sport package adds 18-inch wheels and tinted privacy windows, and the GBP 200 WRC package consists of "chequered flag" World Rally Championship decals and WRC-badged scuff plates.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:08:07 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314364/sporty-ford-focus-zetec-s-added-for-uk http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314365/noble--green-to-attempt-1000-mph-world-land-speed-record Andy Green and Richard Noble are going for a 1,000mph world land speed record, with Green driving the BLOODHOUND SSC. Attempt is to be staggered over two years, culminating in 2010.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:15:24 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314365/noble--green-to-attempt-1000-mph-world-land-speed-record http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102214321/national-geographic-channel-features-nissan-gt-r-special-documentary The National Geographic channel has produced a 47 minute feature documentary that covers the iconic Nissan R35 GT-R supercar from it's Skyline roots up through to its world debut at the Tokyo International Motor Show.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:13:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102214321/national-geographic-channel-features-nissan-gt-r-special-documentary http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102114314/action-mobil-globecruiser-2008 Don't expect a seasons greetings card from Al Gore this year if you're cruising around in one of these. However, if you're a survivalist planning your next family picnic, then the Action Mobil Globecruiser 2008 model is for you!]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:29:58 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102114314/action-mobil-globecruiser-2008 http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011975/carbon-motors-unveils-worlds-first-purpose-built-law-enforcement-vehicle The overall concept of the E7 is to move away from retrofitting a standard passenger production vehicle to law enforcement specs, and instead provide a vehicle designed and engineered from the ground up specifically for law enforcement purposes.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:37:33 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011975/carbon-motors-unveils-worlds-first-purpose-built-law-enforcement-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011967/citroen-nemo-gets-caravan-conversion-by-romahome Miniaturised motorhome specialist Romahome will unveil next week at the International Caravan and Motorhome at the NEC its R10 Solo conversion based on the Citroen Nemo.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:45:02 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011967/citroen-nemo-gets-caravan-conversion-by-romahome http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100911171/bmw-designs-zeydon-z60-performance-cruiser-yacht With the horsepower wars in Germany showing no clear victor, the major auto companies have opened up a second front, on the high seas.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:30:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100911171/bmw-designs-zeydon-z60-performance-cruiser-yacht http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100910024/toyo-tires-previews-6-sema-projects Massive tires, massive cars. That's Toyo Tires at SEMA 2008. The rubber maker will unveil six projects wearing its latest and greatest creations at the tuner specialist show.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:41:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100910024/toyo-tires-previews-6-sema-projects http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100220/ferrari-california-unveiled-at-paris-motor-show Ferrari's new darling baby, the California, has stunned media audiences at the Paris Motor Show. Although previously shown to a select few, this is the first official reveal.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:16:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100220/ferrari-california-unveiled-at-paris-motor-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100148/nissan-kix-announced Another product of Nissan/ Mitsubishi co-operation, the new Nissan KIX mini SUV which will be publicly shown in the metal for the first time at the end of October.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:18:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108100148/nissan-kix-announced http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080917176/audi-rs5-headed-for-2009-detroit-motor-show Audi will debut the RS5 at Detroit 2009, followed shortly thereafter by the RS4. US is not getting the RS6 due to CO2 emissions requirements for its V10 twin turbo power unit.]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080917176/audi-rs5-headed-for-2009-detroit-motor-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080916181/mercedes-offers-glk-class-swag Souvenirs, Wearables And Gifts is the official acronym. However, if you're a celebrity it stands for Stuff We All Get.]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:31:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080916181/mercedes-offers-glk-class-swag http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080915193/spyker-introduces-spyker-c8-laviolette-lm85 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, a race car-based orange road rocket that fully uses Audi's 4.2 V8 for its own 400bhp. LSD comes standard.]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080915193/spyker-introduces-spyker-c8-laviolette-lm85 http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080915195/audi-plans-own-electric-city-car Audi is planning its own electric city slicker based on the VW Up! platform. It should make its debut sometime after 2011.]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:00:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080915195/audi-plans-own-electric-city-car http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080915199/chrysler-viper-sale-going-ahead Iconic super car, the Dodge Viper is up for sale. American tuners Saleen and Roush are among potential buyers hoped to turn the brand around.]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:00:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080915199/chrysler-viper-sale-going-ahead http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080912217/bmw-to-enter-small-petrol-turbo-engine-fray BMW has confirmed the development of a small petrol turbo engine. Question is then, when and does it come single or twinturbocharged?]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080912217/bmw-to-enter-small-petrol-turbo-engine-fray http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080908253/mtm-supercharged-audi-r8-juicy-details-revealed Horsepower all over the place as MTM finally shows its hand with the R8. It is a supercharged affair offering over 400kW and awesome sprint times. R8 V10 anyone?]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:00:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080908253/mtm-supercharged-audi-r8-juicy-details-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080904284/surprise-michael-schumacher-caught-speeding-in-germany Police says, "Who do you think you are, Michael Schumacher?"]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:00:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/1080904284/surprise-michael-schumacher-caught-speeding-in-germany