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Most of the time, road cars look like somebody took a concept car and said “how can we make this look much, much less cool and inspiring?” It’s sad, but very true. The BMW i8, on the other hand, actually just looked sleeker and more refined than the concept version. A 4.0 second 0-60 in a 2+2 is nothing to scoff at either, especially when the words “94 mpg” are involved.

Source: Complex Rides

Lexus has announced plans to introduce an all-new F model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company is keeping details a closely guarded secret but confirmed the car was “engineered from scratch, one performance layer at a time.” Lexus also said the “newest F model promises a bold, gritty, experience synonymous with the famed Lexus F heritage.” That’s a little vague, but the model is likely the RC F which is rumored to use a 5.0-liter V8 engine that develops 455 bhp (339 kW) and 401 lb-ft (543 Nm) of torque.

Source: World Car Fans

Losing your keys sucks — especially if you’ve got a Pagani Huayra — but the car’s Bluetooth Tracker and Alarm ensures you fear no couch cushion or high-piled laundry heap. But misplacing Huayra keys might be a bit of a stretch — if you’re an ower of a car this beautiful you wouldn’t let this out of sight. The Huayra begins with a berlinetta wedge of swoops and tapers and then garnishes it with just the right amount of boutique touch—bespoke leather bonnet straps and fender-mounted carbon mirrors never go out of style. Combine all this with a 720 hp 6.0-liter bi-turbo AMG V12 and you’ve got a hypercar for the ages.

Source: Road & Track

If the name “Lamborghini Sogna” does not ring a bell, don’t feel bad. Since it was not actually produced by Lamborghini, it is not a well-known model. This model happens to be the handy work of the Japanese company Art & Tech. Based on the Italian word which means “Dream,” this car is anything, but a dream car, based on today’s standards, because of its very strange exterior look. Still, considering the model was inspired by the cars from the 1980s, you have to give it at least a little credit. The Sogna features a body made in aluminum and came equipped with scissor doors. Sogna was unveiled at the 1991 Geneva Motor Show when Art & Tech announced plans to put into limited production with a price tag of $1.6 million per unit.

Source: Top Speed

A new eight-speed automatic, known as the 8L90, will be available on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, expected on the market in 2014. The 8L90 is said to have been designed for rear-wheel-drive applications and in the Corvette will replace the current 6L80 six-speed. The 8L90, which is said to be roughly the same size as the 6L80, is also said to be capable of handling up to 737 pound-feet of torque. Other stated details include an overall ratio spread of 7.0, a shorter first gear ratio for quicker launches, and three speed sensors that provide for enhanced shift response and accuracy.

Source: Motor Authority