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The first Electric Rolls Royce will feature wireless charging

Electric cars are not only for the rich any more than combustion cars were, but there will be electric cars only the rich can afford. Rolls Royce has developed a test vehicle to explore alternatives to combustion engines for the first time in their 107-year history.

Spyker announces new C8 Aileron GT racer

The folks at Spyker have been very busy over the past few months showing off new Saab models around the world (with some of those beginning production) along with selling the Spyker cars brand to the company that had been producing the chassis and body panels for the company but that hasn’t stopped them from planning a new Spyker race car based on the C8 Aileron.

DeTomaso Deauville unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

We have known for some time now that the DeTomaso name would be returning to the automotive world and with the start of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, we know that the new DeTomaso is not called the SLC or SLS as had been previously surmised, but rather the name Deauville has been chosen for this new luxury sedan.

The 2012 Ford Mustang configurator is now live

The new configurator for the 2012 Ford Mustang is officially up and running, including the 2012 prices, some new options and most importantly, the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302.

The Mazda Minagi Concept makes world premiere in Geneva

This new car is a showcase for the new technology and design direction to be taken in the next generation of Mazdas. The Minagi concept car has an unabashedly aggressive stance, looking as much like an aquatic predator as a landlocked conveyance.

2011 Detroit Autorama signage for Number 1600, 1956 Ford Sunliner - Ridler Winner

Finally, congratulations to Bruce Ricks and his build team for a job well done. All of us enjoyed the event and seeing the Ridler Award once again.

Side view of 1956 Ford Sunliner convertible before it won the Ridler Award

This photo was taken before it won Ridler Award on the last of two setup nights, Thursday. Looks great even from afar.

Rear angled view of 2011 Ridler Award winner

Fine detail did not end in the engine, but continued into the trunk and the undercarriage as well.

2011 Ridler winner is named Suncammer for a reason

Now see here, 007, when you have a 1956 Ford Sunliner convertible powered by a 427 SOHC engine with dual, in-line 4-barrel carbs, the only name you can give it is Suncammer!

Ridler Builder Award next to winning car, 1956 Ford Convertible

Almost for to show that builder award next to the car. A great angle shot, I might add!