Eric Clapton's unique Ferrari SP12 EC revealed

Eric Clapton has revealed the special Ferrari SP12 EC, commissioned by and created for the world famous musician - which is rumoured to have cost him around €3.7 million.

Toyota i-ROAD car-bike at 2013 Geneva Motor Show

Toyota i-ROAD car-bike 



Toyota is pushing the boat out at Geneva 2013 with a car that thinks it’s a bike. The i-ROAD concept is an innovative electric urban vehicle for the future with ‘Active Lean’ technology that works to counterbalance the machine in the corners. Whatever next?

Stunning Pininfarina Sergio concept set for production

Stunning Pininfarina Sergio concept set for production

At any other international motor show, the Pininfarina Sergio would have just about stolen the show in Geneva this year. Sadly for Pininfarina, the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1 managed to grab the main 2013 headlines.

But it would appear that the Sergio's beauty and charm didn't go unnoticed. Barely back from the Geneva Motor Show, Pininfarina is planning a limited production run for the beautiful two-seater.

What is the Pininfarina Sergio?
The Pininfarina Sergio was a concept unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. It was designed as a tribute to Pininfarina's former head, Sergio Pininfarina who passed away last year.
Pininfarina has now confirmed that the Sergio – a two-seat barchetta based on the Ferrari 458 Spider – will go into limited production.



What does the Pininfarina Sergio look like?
The Sergio has a pair of half doors that open vertically for easy access and maximum rigidity. At the front there's a set of cylindrical projectors using LED technology embedded in a crystalline block of Plexiglass. We suspect this won't make it into production.
Around the back you'll find further LED lights and a magnificent central mounted exhaust. It has to be said – the Pininfarina Sergio is a work of art. A beautiful thing.

What's the interior of the Pininfarina Sergio like?

To ensure the Sergio is production ready, Pininfarina has retained a great deal of the standard Ferrari 458 interior.

The light grey leather seats are introduced to match the titanium colour of the standard technical parts. Metal studs have been introduced to complement the exterior design theme. These studs probably sound more uncomfortable than they actually are.

What engine powers the Pininfarina Sergio?
It's the same engine as you'd find in the Ferrari 458 – therefore a 570hp 4.5-litre V8. At 1,280kg the Sergio is 150kg lighter than the 458, meaning it will accelerate to 62mph (approx. 100kmh) in just 3.4 seconds. A well driven Sergio could give a LaFerrari a run for its money on a track.
Having said that, the helmet would be an essential accessory – unless you enjoy picking dead flies from your teeth.




When does the Pininfarina Sergio go on sale and how much will it cost?
Buoyed by the reaction in Geneva, Pininfarina is said to be considered a strictly limited edition run of five or six Sergios.
The price is expected to be around £2.5 million (approx. $3,791,250). For that kind of money we’d hope for more than a pair of helmets for a roof…

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Facebook introduces 'Home' App for Android:

Images from Menlo Park, where Facebook unveiled its most ambitious attempt yet to enter mobile computing without a phone of its own, introducing a new app that replaces the home screen on some Android smartphones

HTC CEO Peter Chou and AT&T CEO Ralph de le Vega hold HTC First phones showing the new app Facebook Home for Android, with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a press event in Menlo Park, California

New Apple iPhone to come in ‘three sizes’

Analyst Brian White said that from discussions with officials at an unnamed "tech-supply chain company" during a trip to China he learned that the iPhone 5S will be available in two, or possibly three, screen sizes, Mac Rumours reports

Sydney: Tech giant Apple’s new smartphone, iPhone 5S, will reportedly be launched in three sizes.

Analyst Brian White said that from discussions with officials at an unnamed "tech-supply chain company" during a trip to China he learned that the iPhone 5S will be available in two, or possibly three, screen sizes, Mac Rumours reports. Mac Rumours reported that White said Apple now believes that one size per iPhone release does not work for everyone and offering consumers an option has the potential to expand the company’s market share.

White predicted the iPhone 5S to be released in July, News.com.au reports. He expects Apple to release a low-cost iPhone during the launch with a price range between 300 dollars and 350 dollars. Security analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, however, maintains that the iPhone will remain the same size.

He also says that the new phone will instead focus on improving the tech specs of the phone by improving the camera

Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG at the 2013 New York Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

If you thought the latest Mercedes A-Class was a radical departure from its upright and conservative predecessors, just wait until you clap eyes on the CLA45 AMG.

Already wowing us at the Geneva Motor Show with the A45 AMG, we're now being treated to a hot version of the new CLA compact four-door coupe. Power comes from a 360hp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, with 4Matic four-wheel drive helping to ensure it sticks to the road.

The CLA45 AMG's 360hp makes it more powerful than an entry-level Porsche 911 – with the added benefit of two extra doors and a 470-litre boot. Porsche-taming pace in a car that's almost as practical as a C-Class – nice. It will accelerate to 62mph (approx. 100kmh) in around 4.5 seconds and go on to reach an electronically limited top speed of 155mph (approx. 250kmh).

The 4Matic four-wheel drive directs up to 50% of the car's power to the back axle, with the new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission re-engineered to cope with the car's brutal power. Naturally the brakes, steering and suspension have all received upgrades from the wizards at AMG.



Prices have yet to be announced but are likely to be knocking on the door of £40,000 (approx. $60,660) when the car goes on sale later this year. That's likely to be an additional premium of £3k to £4k (approx. $4.5k-6.7k)over the A45 AMG.




In many ways the CLA45 AMG will share the same rivals as the A45 hatchback – namely the likes of the VW Golf R, Audi RS3 Sportback and – perhaps chiefly – the BMW M135i.

It will undoubtedly have the power and headline figures to take them on, but it will also need the necessary finesse and sophistication to make it the finished article.


When was the last time you got excited about a compact saloon – even one masquerading as a coupe? We're scratching our heads here.

Subjectively it looks better than the A45 AMG and on paper at least it presents itself as a formidable talent. We can't wait to give it a try.

Chevrolet Camaro and Camaro Z/28 at 2013 New York Motor Show

Chevrolet Camaro and Camaro Z/28

Chevrolet Camaro stars at New York Motor Show 2013

The Chevrolet Camaro is an interesting sight on the roads and when you see one in the metal it's easy to see why. It's not that it doesn't look good – because it's every inch the American muscle car dream. It's just that it's – well – rather on the large size.

And it's not exactly subtle underneath either, with a whopping great 6.2-litre V8 engine at the front and rear-wheel drive for some classic tail-sliding action. The standard car gets a mild facelift here at the 2013 New York Motor Show, but Chevrolet has also unveiled its awesome new Camaro Z/28 track-focused model, pictured here.

Chevrolet Camaro: what's hot, what's not

It's very much a refresh rather than a revamp for the fifth generation Camaro, but it's long overdue since the current car arrived in 2009. There's a redesigned front bumper, a new grille and some subtle tweaks to the rear end.

But the big news is on the inside where Chevrolet has worked hard to improve the quality – always one of its weakest points. As well as that, few cars offer so much power for so little money.

When can I buy a Chevrolet Camaro? How much will it cost?

The current car is available for £35,285 (approx. $53,350), with the convertible starting at £40,285 ($60,900). Few cars offer so much power for so little cash.

There's no word on when the revised Camaro will be made available, but if it does, it will be in left-hand drive guise only. As for the Z/28, bank on having to import one of those yourself.

What are the rivals for the Chevrolet Camaro?

It's hard to put the Camaro into a single category. It's current price point means it's up against the likes of the BMW M135i, the new Audi S3 Sportback and Mercedes A45 AMG. All of which will undoubtedly offer higher levels of refinement and greater driving finesse. The Camaro Z/28 is a proper American muscle car, so competition will come from the likes of the SRT Viper, Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

Few cars offer such a unique identity. Drive a Camaro and you will get noticed. Children will take photos of your car and you'll become well known in your street. If that's your kind of thing, the Camaro could be for you.