Daily Archives: February 2, 2012

An Italian car plays hockey – What would Don Cherry think?

Now this is a Car Video for Canada!  We’re not sure how it helps promote their new DNA bad weather mode as the Giulietta is seen spinning its wheels and hand brake sliding all over the ice.  For those who are not familiar with the DNA electronic stability control system think of it as an electronic nanny ESP that increases its level of protection/interference for slippery driving conditions.

We are anticipating a similar system to be incorporated into the 2012 Dodge Dart however there has been no official word if it will be referred to as DNA.  You will have to now excuse us as we are currently frantically trying to find the Alfa Romeo Giulietta in our fantasy hockey league, as I know I could use a player who is good for 2 goals on 2 shots.

Don Cherry on the other hand thinks that the European born Giulietta doesn’t have the heart to make it here in North America as there is no video evidence that it will go hard into the corners.  On the flip side he loves the Dodge Dart because it looks like it’s not afraid to drop the gloves and appears to have broken its nose a couple times in the past.


If they Build it, we will Buy it! Lamborghini’s new SUV Concept

Today we have read reports online that a senior source at Lamborghini’s parent company Audi, is now confirming reports that a Lambo SUV will make an appearance at the Beijing Motor Show in late April.  This news comes one day after leaked Magazine images from the February issue of Italian Quattiroruote magazine hit the web.

Lamborghini SUV Concept - Front

We love the styling of this aggressive SUV and can’t wait to see it in person at an upcoming motor show.  Now our Italian is more than a little rusty however if what Google translate is saying is true the new Lamborghini cross over will find a V10 engine under the hood.  We also see this SUV receiving one of Audi’s diesel engines so help offset the fuel efficiency and carbon foot print figures allowing them to continue to produce their fire breathing super cars.

Lamborghini SUV Concept - Rear 3/4

As we do a little car math we also are expecting and Audi A8 based luxury 4 door sedan to be introduced by Lamborghini with that launch possible coming at the Geneva Auto Show.  The brands sedan entry would compete with the Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera, and Aston Martin Rapide’s of the world.  Personally we love the idea of having more cars branded as Lamborghini’s and have suddenly become very interested in both the Beijing and Geneva Motor Shows.


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