António Villas-Boas on CarBuzz (175 comments)

António Villas-Boas

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Depreciation Kings: Range Rover (Apr 29, 2013) Another stupid article... Range Rovers don't depreciate more than other cars, ALL expensive cars depreciate a lot in the first 5 years except for some exotics. That's why I always buy used cars and pay half price...
More Embarrassment for Fisker (Apr 24, 2013) I just wish I had bought one, now I could brag that I bought a new 660k car for just 110k!!! Ahahah
Ferrari Testing Turbo California? (Apr 17, 2013) I think what Ferrari should actually do about the California is change that stupid grin grille and redesign the back. The engine and the rest are perfect for what this car is supposed to be, an everyday sports GT.
Jaguar E-Type: The Last of the Breed (Apr 16, 2013) The 3.8 was the series 1 and the 4.2 is usually called the series 1 1/2
Jaguar E-Type: The Last of the Breed (Apr 16, 2013) That was just for the US version. Actually this is the V12, not the prettiest. The 6 cylinder looks much better because it has a smaller hood and is more proportional. The V12 was based on the extended 2+2 version.
McLaren 12C Destroys 458 on the Strip (Apr 15, 2013) I never trust these tests because of the difference tires condition and compounds used can do. A cars speed should be measured around a track and not just on a straight. That said I believe the MP12 is faster but the Ferrari makes you smile doing it!
The Schlumpf Bros' 151 Bugattis (Apr 11, 2013) 16 cylinder engine of the Royale.
The Schlumpf Bros' 151 Bugattis (Apr 10, 2013) This is one of the most amazing car museums in the World (it's in Mullhouse, France), 2nd only to the Sinsheim museum in Germany. Every car nut should visit these 2 museums once in a lifetime...
Maserati Reveals New Ghibli (Apr 09, 2013) Beautiful and different. Being a Maserati, it will have a lot of premium leather too.
Maserati Reveals New Ghibli (Apr 09, 2013) Just amazing!!!
Chevy Camaro Z/28 Muscles Into NY (Mar 28, 2013) Previous back lights looked much better
New Range Rover Sport Debuts (Mar 28, 2013) Great looks! The best looking 4x4xFar
Toyota Launches New Highlander (Mar 28, 2013) As boring as a car can be... a classic Toyota!
Subaru WRX Concept Revealed Early (Mar 28, 2013) Finally!!! A good looking Impreza again!!! Looks like the Jaguar front went to bed with a crazy Japonese exotic dancer :-)
2014 Jeep Cherokee Rolls into NY (Mar 28, 2013) DUI - Designing under the influence...
Cadillac Debuts New CTS in NYC (Mar 27, 2013) Completely Mercedes...
McLaren Aiming at 911 with New P13 (Mar 24, 2013) Good idea Chris, and let's not forget Colby is probably 12 so not even old enough to drive...
McLaren Aiming at 911 with New P13 (Mar 23, 2013) Finally McLaren understood MP4-12C is not a name for a car, it's a serial number...
Range Rover Sport Leaks Early (Mar 14, 2013) I really don't know what you guys are talking about. Reliability was bad on the Range Rover P38 model (the one until 2002, by BMW). From there on it was quite good. They are now extremely well built and as reliable as any other Luxury brand.
Chevy Details 2013 Copo Camaro (Mar 11, 2013) I'm with you Oscar, love cars but never liked drag racing. I would take an SS over this any day. Bring on your hate Colby!!!
More Than 1,000 Orders for LaFerrari (Mar 11, 2013) Ferrari will not extend the limited run. They only did it with the Enzo, producing 1 more that was given to the Pope to be auctioned for charity.
Great Automotive Rivalries: Shelby vs. Ferrari (Mar 08, 2013) This is stupid, Enzo and Shelby never had a company or personal problem and respected each other. The problem was between Ford and Ferrari. Read your history books carbuzz...
Alfa Launches 4C in Geneva (Mar 06, 2013) If you compare an Alfa with a Porsche you should get the Porsche, it means you don't understand Alfa. Alfa's are special to drive, they give you a big smile and make you feel special doing it. It's all about fun.
Pininfarina Sergio Bows in Geneva (Mar 06, 2013) Very retro 308 and 288 GTO Ferrari. Love it!
LaFerrari Debuts in Geneva (Mar 05, 2013) And for the people that don't care how you get your power, just imagine a 1000bhp electric car with no sound or that petrol smell...
LaFerrari Debuts in Geneva (Mar 05, 2013) This car has a proper engine, not a double turbo 3.8! Everyone can do a high power turbo engine that needs a new turbo every 50k miles... A lot of us just want performance but a lot of us also care about the class and pedigree of how you get it!
Pininfarina Sergio Bows in Geneva (Mar 05, 2013) With a windscreen it will look amazing. It should be built in small numbers to honor one amazing man: Sergio Pininfarina!!! I just hoped the LaFerrari was named Sergio or Ferrari SP...
LaFerrari Debuts in Geneva (Mar 05, 2013) If the numbers are right this can very well be the fastest production car ever around a race track!!!
Did Pagani Cheat on Top Gear? (Feb 27, 2013) Truth is top gear is a comedy show, not a car show. Therefore forget all conclusions, results or verdicts, its just supposed to make you laugh. Thats it!
Motorsport Marques: Ford (Feb 26, 2013) Sorry Larry, you can't be king of Motorsport if you never won a title in the most important Motorsport competition in the World. It's kind of obvious...
Motorsport Marques: Ford (Feb 26, 2013) @Jordan, its not the only but its just the most important and the one Worldwide along with WRC. Most of the others are local or regional competitions.
Motorsport Marques: Ford (Feb 26, 2013) How can a manufacture that never won an F1 title with a car badged under it's name top the motorsport list? Yes, they built F1 engines (actually Cosworth did most of that job) and yes I love Ford and respect their heritage but it doesn't top the list
5 Coachbuilt Alfa Romeo Concepts (Feb 24, 2013) Amazing!
Top 5 Lamborghini Concepts (Feb 23, 2013) Just remember this was in 1995!
Top 5 Lamborghini Concepts (Feb 23, 2013) For those that dont like Zagato, google DB4 GT Zagato...
Top 5 Lamborghini Concepts (Feb 23, 2013) This is my favorite Lamborghini, unfortunately its the one they never made...
Lambo Urus Surfaces in Patent Renderings (Feb 19, 2013) New promotional catch frase: "A practical Lambo for the entire family" Am I the only one to find this wrong? Remember Porsche, the Cayenne sells a lot but the brand lost part of it's appeal. It no longer comes in sentences with Ferrari or Lambo on it
Lambo Urus Surfaces in Patent Renderings (Feb 19, 2013) Looks like a beefed up Evoque. Finally Lamborghini is getting closer to its origins... building tractors LOL. Just kidding. I loved the LM002, a no compromise 4x4, this is just out of their DNA. Coming up soon a Lambo super expensive pickup truck!
5 Celebrity Supercars (Feb 16, 2013) I respect people that actually drive their supercars hard!
5 Celebrity Supercars (Feb 16, 2013) Looks like a tunning car and not a proper factory built model. I would take the standard version instead...
5 Celebrity Supercars (Feb 16, 2013) It's actually an amazing car to any petrohead who understands heritage and respects the classics. There are faster cars, truth, but you can also take a plane... Sports cars should be more about feelings and less about numbers. Well done Mr. Clapton!
Jeep Considering Wrangler Diesel (Feb 13, 2013) The diesel Wrangler already exists all over the World, just not in the US. And yes, diesels are great for off-road because of the massive torque they have. If they only sounded better...
Lamborghini to Unveil V12 GT in Geneva (Feb 13, 2013) A Lamborghini similar to the F12 would just be stupid... Lamborghinis are always extravagant and loud, thats their DNA.
McLaren P1 Opens its Doors (Feb 13, 2013) It's stupid to make a crapy interior to save 20kg just give it an extra 30hp to compensate. Next step youre not allowed to drive it after lunch to save weight! Weight saving is one thing but no varnish to save 1.5 kg is just stupid.
Chevy Shows-off Stingray Interior (Feb 10, 2013) I hope the dashboards top is leather, it makes all the difference in making a classy interior.
BMW Officially Unveils 3 Series GT (Feb 08, 2013) Another classic case of DUI (drawing under influence)...
Kia Cross GT Concept Hits the Web (Feb 08, 2013) A classic case of DUI (drawing under influence)
Bristol to Unveil Electric Supercar (Feb 06, 2013) I think it looks quite good and very different from most supercars
Horrible Small Cars: Citroen 2CV (Feb 03, 2013) Shame on you Carbuzz, this car started production in 1948, just compare it with other small cars of that era. It's an icon and a very fun car.
Continental GTC Limited Edition by Bentley Beverly Hills (Feb 01, 2013) Thank god it's limited...
F150 Revealed at Private Preview (Feb 01, 2013) @Jason, no arguement there, my point is people should stop arguing that the new Ferrari has a pickup name! It's just a development codename...
F150 Revealed at Private Preview (Feb 01, 2013) And all 911s say 911, not 930, 964, 996 etc...
F150 Revealed at Private Preview (Feb 01, 2013) Exactely, they are internal development codes to distinguish diferent generations. Did you ever see E30 written in a BMW? Like Ferrari had the F130 (F50), F140 (Enzo) and now F150 for a car we dont know the name yet
F150 Revealed at Private Preview (Jan 31, 2013) How can this arguement about the F150 name still go on... Its a DEVELOPMENT name ok? No one calls the new BMW 3 series the F30 but that is its development name.
F150 Revealed at Private Preview (Jan 31, 2013) No one really knows what the final numbers are on the Ferrari and no one ever drove a Venom. Whats the point of this arguement? And even if the Venom is quicker, whats the big problem? Just grow up and enjoy that a new generation of supercars is here
European Luxury Sedans: Citroen C6 (Jan 31, 2013) Please google Citroen DS9 and see how unlike anything else and amazing its successor is going to look. Take 20 seconds to see Citroen getting back on track!
European Luxury Sedans: Citroen C6 (Jan 30, 2013) If anyone took the time to read about citroen history... They have always been bold and Unconventional. Some look great, some look bad but they have "balls". They are getting back on track, just google DS3, DS4 or DS5 and you'll see!
European Luxury Sedans: Jaguar XJ (Jan 28, 2013) I always preferred the XJ to Mercs S and BMW 7, they are just classier and serve the purpose of a luxury flagship better. The build quality and dynamics are not as good but they are confortable and make you feel special. That's what a luxury sedan is
New Enzo F150 Spied on the Streets (Jan 25, 2013) Can't believe the 1000kg claim on a V12 with KERS but if that happens to be true it will just destroy everything else on the planet...
Top 5 Detroit Production Car Debuts (Jan 20, 2013) Can't understand this constant desperate need to compare the Corvette to Ferrari. Must be because Ferrari really is the reference everything needs to be compared to...
2014 Corvette Stingray vs. New Rivals (Jan 17, 2013) I think there is something of the new Aston Martin Zagato in the side windows. Beautiful job Corvette!
Radical Reveals RXC at Autosport (Jan 14, 2013) Its street legal so you can drive it to the track. Must be one of the most fun cars to drive in the World!!!
Suzuki Presents Army-Green Jimny Explorer (Jan 13, 2013) This is quite a good off roader and because it is so narrow it will get sometimes places no other car can. Wonderfull car if you live in places with bad narrow roads like most of Asia and Africa. Not all cars are made for Europe and America...
Smart Presents ForTwo Cityflame (Jan 10, 2013) People that hate the Smart just don't get it. Most people that own one have another car. Just try to park in Paris, Rome, Berlin, London, NY etc and you will understand what it was built for. Its a getting from A to B car that you can park sideways.
Cars that Defied the Norm: Citroen DS (Jan 09, 2013) ... But so unique!
Cars that Defied the Norm: Citroen DS (Jan 09, 2013) You are right Petro. Citroen once upon a time stood for incredibly futuristic avant-garde automobliles. I miss that Citroen long gone...
Cars that Defied the Norm: Citroen DS (Jan 09, 2013) Front wheel drive was a major achievement for a non sports car. Well done Citroen!!!
Cars that Defied the Norm: Citroen DS (Jan 09, 2013) One of the benchmark cars in the automobile industry. Respect...
4 Ridiculous Test Drive Fails (Jan 07, 2013) I bet this car has 0 visibility going backwards, a common supercar problem. And a 0 behind the wheel...
American Cruisers: Chevrolet Impala (Jan 03, 2013) When they designed this a Gullwing, an XK140, a DB5, a 250 SWB, a 356 speedster and the Corvette came to life... this was years behind at birth.
Top 5 German Supercars (Jan 03, 2013) No one does supercars like the italians...
Plane Crashes into Highway in Russia (Dec 30, 2012) Don't joke, 4 people just died apparentely for a mechanical problem.
MT's Quickest Cars of 2012 (Dec 30, 2012) People tend too much to talk about performance... Are you late to get somewhere or do you want to have fun and enjoy getting there? Do you feel you are special when you turn the key? That's the point of loving cars, not just numbers...
Rare 1992 Jaguar XJ220 for Auction in Arizona (Dec 26, 2012) I think this could have been a great looking car but the overhang proportions are wrong. They didn't have the money to properly develop it and ended up with a bad engine, bad breaks and high speed problems, the reason for the overhang solution.
Famous for Catching Fire: Pontiac Fiero (Dec 26, 2012) Great looking car that opened the way to the Toyota MR2 and Honda CRX.
McLaren P1 Almost Ready for Production (Dec 26, 2012) To be more efficient, supercars look more and more like racecars. I'm not sure I like that, makes them more aggressive but not so beautiful IMO
RM has a Ferrari Enzo for Auction (Dec 25, 2012) @William I just don't believe a Z06 can be faster than an Enzo, the power to weight on an Enzo is just much much better and the Enzo was built as a no compromise sports car. It makes no sense.
RM has a Ferrari Enzo for Auction (Dec 25, 2012) There is no way a stock Z06 can beat an Enzo anywhere unless the Chevy is driven by a race driver and the Enzo by a grandmother!!!
BMW's Advanced Vision Concepts (Dec 25, 2012) This one they should build!!!
BMW's Advanced Vision Concepts (Dec 25, 2012) Desperately needs some Botox!
BMW's Advanced Vision Concepts (Dec 25, 2012) Could be the next Batmobile...
CAR Compares FF, Range Rover, Phantom, Bentley and Rapide (Dec 24, 2012) I'm Ferraris #1 fan but this design is just wrong. It's an amazing machine in technical terms but the last beautiful 4 seater Ferrari was the 456 GT.
Ferrari Details Upcoming F150 Supercar (Dec 23, 2012) The most amazing thing about this car is not seeing it in pictures, its really seeing it in front of you. 10 times better looking!!!
ZR1 Sets Laguna Seca Record (Dec 22, 2012) What a stupid arguement... You can't compare a Vette with a Ferrari and they are 2 great cars in their own right in different price segments. They are also both much more reliable these days.
Ferrari Quattroporte Concept Expertly Rendered (Dec 21, 2012) Finally a proper design for a 4 seat Ferrari! Well, the 456 was actually amazing...
Bentley Shifts Continental GT3 into High Gear (Dec 19, 2012) Whats the point of GT3 and racing Bentleys? If a Bentley buyer wanted a GT3 he would buy a Ferrari... Bentleys are supposed to be fast luxurious GTs and thats just fine
Ford to Show 2015 F-150 Concept in Detroit? (Dec 17, 2012) The 2012 front is much nicer. This is not restyle, it's a destyle!
Hot Hatches: Citroen DS3 Racing (Dec 17, 2012) Remember when small hatchs rulled? Renault 5 GT Turbo, VW Polo G40, Fiat Uno Turbo ie, Citroen AX Sport etc etc. They were fun but quite dangerous. Maybe the hot hatch is coming back to join the Mini Cooper
Maserati Preparing 2014 Ghibli Sedan (Dec 17, 2012) Can't wait to see it! Probaby it will compete with top spec 5 series and E class and not low to mid range so not really that affordable.
Ferrari Previews New Enzo's Styling (Dec 17, 2012) Maybe most people don't remember that the double circular rear lights are a Ferrari trademark that was copied by Corvette, not the other way around. Remember the Daytona lights? 308? Lately Ferrari as been using only 1 like the 250 GTO.
Ferrari Previews New Enzo's Styling (Dec 17, 2012) How does this look like a Viper? We can hardly understand its shape from these images but it looks very promissing. It will obviously be a fenomenal car and the best supercar in terms of driving pleasure if maybe not the fastest. Thats a Ferrari!
Jay Leno and the First Production Lambo (Dec 15, 2012) I love Leno and specially his articles on Octane magazine but I really don't get why he decided to be Ferrucios follower and hate Ferraris. Ferraris are incredible cars these days. Is there anyone that drove a 458 who doesn't love it? Not me...
Shelby GT500 Gets Lambo Doors (Dec 15, 2012) These are not Lambo doors, Lambo doors only go on a Lamborghini! (For those who don't know, a Lamborghini is a great car with special scissor doors but that isn't just as good a car as a Ferrari...).
Shelby GT500 Gets Lambo Doors (Dec 15, 2012) @Dale You are 100% right!!!
Top European Pickup Conversions (Dec 15, 2012) What's the point of making this? Someone smoke some pot...
Unique of the Week: 1987 Bertone Fiat X1/9 (Dec 15, 2012) European version doesn't have those horrible bumpers. Interesting car for it's time, it also had a Bertone sibbling
Jaguar Cancels C-X75 Program (Dec 11, 2012) This must be one of the most beautiful designs in the recent years...
5 Painfully Wrecked Ferraris (Dec 10, 2012) Sorry Daniel, this was not meant at you. You are right, Car Buzz is about cars. Car argument: you can only crash a supercar if you actually take it out of the garage and drive it too hard. That's more than most supercar drivers do.
5 Painfully Wrecked Ferraris (Dec 10, 2012) Funny notion of sport... I suppose you will also say Tennis, Baseball, running and swimming are sports for pussies, apparentely there is no one deliberately trying to hurt the other players. Should we also include car racing as a sport for pussies?
5 Painfully Wrecked Ferraris (Dec 10, 2012) I must respect this, at least this owner drives his precious car, apparently hard, instead of having it just for show!