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Paris Motor Show Preview: Chevrolet Orlando MPV to debut, Sequel gets real
2008-09-10 17:07:00 The compact MPV that we’ve been seeing spy photos of for the last several months and referring to as the Chevy Tacuma now has an official name and introduction date. What now looks more like a crossover will be debut next month in Paris as the Chevrolet Orlando. The Orlando is built off the same ... More About: Paris Motor Show , Preview , Motor , Show
Track Drive: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si
2008-09-10 16:15:00 Watch the Honda Civic Mugen Si run the Streets of Willow circuit HERE The realization hits three seconds after hurtling out of the banking, foot to the floor. Two seconds after sucking in a breath and holding it through the blind chicane. One second after the staccato left-right-left roar of the rumble strips. It hits just ... More About: Drive , Coupes , Track , Honda Civic
Paris Motor Preview: Subaru debuts boxer diesel Forester and Impreza
2008-09-08 16:24:00 Subaru debuted its new 2.0L diesel boxer engine earlier this year in the Legacy and Outback, and soon it will also be offered in the Forester and Impreza, though only in Europe. These two latest models to feature the unique horizontally opposed oil-burning engines will debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. The Forester ... More About: Preview , Diesel , Subaru
Rendered Speculation: Aston Martin One-77
2008-09-01 18:37:00 As soon as David Richards & Co took over the Aston Martin brand that had stagnated under the stewardship of Ford, the rumours began to surface of a new supercar being launched. These rumours were confirmed to be true just a few short weeks a go when the British marque released the first teaser ...
Detroit Grand Prix 08: The Detroit Sports Car Challenge (Spoiler Alert)
2008-09-01 17:34:00 As part of the revival of the Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle last year, the Detroit Sports Car Challenge was added as the highlight of Saturday’s activities. The sports car race is back this year as the ninth round of the American Le Mans Series. For those who have never checked out an ALMS ... More About: Audi , Aston Martin , Chevrolet , Acura
First Look: 2009 Nissan Frontier
2008-09-01 17:20:00 The 2009 Nissan Frontier has been a solid contender in the midsize-truck segment since it was introduced over a decade ago. Not a whole lot has changed for the Frontier over the years, but then, not a lot has needed to change. The Frontier has been a strong performer on- and off-road since its introduction, ...
First Test: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
2008-09-01 13:31:00 Cadillac wants its “Standard of the World” slogan back. Toward that end, the brand is mounting sort of a “wreath-and-quest” global crusade to convert the heathen masses currently worshipping roundels, three-pointed stars, linked-rings, and the like. Its arsenal of enticements includes a small car (the Swedish-built BLS), diesel engines (including a new state-of-the-art 2.7L V-6), ... More About: Cadillac , Test
7:22! Dodge Viper ACR slays ZR1, GTR at the ?Ring
2008-08-29 14:58:00 After Nissan announced in May of this year that its 480-horsepower, all-wheel-drive GT-R lapped Germany’s infamous 20.8-km (12.9 miles) Nurburgring Nordschleife in a time of 7:29, Viper people became restless. Then, just a month later, following Chevrolet’s declaration that its 638-horsepower supercharged Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was the king of the hill, breaking the GT-R’s record ... More About: Dodge , Ring , Dodge Viper
Bugatti releases new palette for Veyron Hermes
2008-08-29 14:16:00 We know what you’re thinking, because we’re in the same lamentable position ourselves: you’d totally order up that uber-exclusive Hermes edition Veyron , but you’re not a big fan of the brown and tan paint scheme. Fortunately Bugatti has heard your cries, brother, and announced the availability of new color options for the Veyron Fbg. The announcement ... More About: Palette
First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V-6
2008-08-27 16:04:00 No more guessing. No more hype. No more waiting. At long last, Chevrolet has opened the doors to its feverishly awaited 2010 Chevy Camaro sport coupe, and we’ve enjoyed a thorough shakedown run (in a “99%” prototype). Let’s not keep you in suspense any longer. The envelope, please: Chevy’s new two-door is…very good. Very, very, very ... More About: Drive , Chevrolet Camaro
Moscow Auto Show 2008: Lexus LS460 AWD
2008-08-27 15:26:00 The Moscow Auto Show seems like the perfect place for Lexus to unveil the all-wheel-drive version of its LS460. Russians have a torrid love affair with rolling living rooms, evidenced by the 7-series and S-class-lined streets of Moscow’s high-end shopping districts. Add AWD to the equation and the Lexus LS460 makes a strong case against the ...
Moscow Auto Show 2008: Kesselman Mazda CX-7
2008-08-27 15:14:00 From afar, our first reaction was: what’s a Matrix doing at the Mazda booth? Upon closer inspection, the dumped wagon you see above revealed itself as a tuned Mazda CX-7. Unfortunately, our Russian is about as good as our Swahili, so we weren’t able to get any definitive details on what exactly has been done ... More About: Moscow , Auto Show , Show , Auto
First Drive: 2009 Audi TTS
2008-06-05 17:11:00 Not many cars become motoring metaphors like 2009 Audi TTS. The 3 Series, for instance, is shorthand for a small sporting sedan. The 7 Series is still known as “BMW’s S-Class,” so powerful is the brand of the top-drawer Benz. And if Motor Trend ran a headline talking about Kia’s Corvette, we’d know what ... More About: Drive
Mazda Dealers and Designers Split on Future of MX-5 Styling
2008-06-05 16:16:00 Autocar is reporting in the May 21 issue of its print magazine that Mazda dealers are pretty pleased with the looks of the current generation Mazda MX-5 convertible and don?t want the boat rocked too badly when the car gets a facelift next year. Word is that the new-look Mazda MX-5 won?t carry any of ... More About: Future , Designers , Convertibles , Split
First Drive: 2009 Lincoln MKS
2008-06-05 15:58:00 Lincoln is up against i,2009 Lincoln MKS. The brand has languished for decades as marketing chiefs and design heads have kept a revolving door spinning at redline. The four-pointed star that once stood for one of the premium American luxury car nameplates had been denigrated to little more than the top Ford trim level. Until ... More About: Drive
Spy Shots: Toyota/Subaru coupe caught in the wild
2008-06-05 15:06:00 AutoExpress may have provided us with a rendering of what the new RWD Subaru coupe might look like, but Winding Road’s hired spies have provided the real deal. Shot outside a test center in the UK (amidst white-out conditions), the camo-clad mule is sporting some body panels pilfered from the current Legacy, but with a ... More About: Toyota , Spy Shots , Shots , Wild
First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan
2008-05-29 16:02:00 Autoblog recently spent time in Korea driving pre-production versions of the new Hyundai Genesis . This is the car that, according to Hyundai, will usher in a new era of luxury. Them’s big words, and we only got a limited amount of time to figure out how true — or not — they were. But ... More About: Drive , Sedan , Sedans
Porsche Panamera Production to Commence April 2009
2008-05-29 15:34:00 Latest details of the upcoming Porsche Panamera have surfaced courtesy of Dutch Magazine Autotelegraaf which reports we are likely to see the production for the four-door coupe commence in April 2009, just one month after we expect to see the worldwide debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Porsche has confirmed that the Panamera will be ... More About: Production , Porsche Panamera
Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid Concept expanding battery cooperation with Sanyo
2008-05-29 15:18:00 Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has announced that the company will be partnering with Sanyo to further develop lithium ion batteries for automotive applications. Earlier this month, the group’s Audi division announced that it would use Sanyo’s nickel metal hydride batteries in upcoming Q7 hybrid. This agreement goes beyond that with the focus being on ... More About: Hybrid , Golf , Volkswagen , Cooperation , Battery
Fierri Enzno for sale on eBay
2008-05-29 14:30:00 The king of kit car mayhem, the Pontiac Fiero, has served as donor vehicle to many kit conversion atrocities over the years, and this latest discovery was undoubtedly found on eBay. The neon yellow cheese wedge dubbed, Fierrari Enzno, by the Jalops states its main claim to fame is an appearance in the motion picture ... More About: Sports , For Sale , Ferrari , Ebay , Sale
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 en route to dealers
2008-05-29 14:13:00 If you’re one of the lucky 6,400 customers to lay claim to the 425 hp Dodge Challenger SRT8, we have good news. The first 1,000 special edition Dodge Challenger SRT8 have already been built, and they’re en-route to a dealer near you. For those of you that won’t be getting your Hemi-powered muscle car in ... More About: Coupes , Route , En Route
Maserati MC12 Pimped by Edo Competition
2008-05-27 15:18:00 Following on from Edo Competition ’s Enzo Ferrari we reported on yesterday, we can now bring you the Maserati MC12. The famed supercar tuner has tackled the MC12 on numerous occasions in the past including the 755hp MC12 Corsa, 800hp MC12 XX and the 700hp MC12 R therefore it comes as no shock to see ...
Renault launches new Laguna coupe with 3.0L diesel
2008-05-27 15:01:00 Amongst the sun and stars of the Cannes Film Festival this weekend, Renault has unveiled the new Laguna Coupe with a pair of V6 engines. Each of the 6 cylinder powerplants uses a different fuel. One runs on gasoline, the other diesel. While Renault-badged cars haven’t been available in North America for more then ... More About: Nissan , Diesel
PPI Returns to Roots with Second Gen PS TT
2008-05-27 14:37:00 PPI and WCF have a little bit of history together. Back in 2004 when WCF was still operating as GermanCarFans.com, we were the first to give coverage to a small new tuning firm from Germany who’s first product was based on the first generation Audi TT, known as the PPI RS TT. The RS TT ... More About: Roots
Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A engine spied
2008-05-27 14:24:00 After countless spy photos and appearances at auto shows for the past several years in two different styling forms, the Lexus LF-A made its first official appearance on the road this weekend at the Nürburgring 24 hour race. At some point during the weekends festivities, Automobile managed to snag a shot of the engine lurking ... More About: Spy Shots , Shots , Engine
EDO Competition tweaks Ferrari Enzo to 700 hp
2008-05-27 13:54:00 Ferrari Enzo Edo Competition has no qualms about taking positively perfect exotic machinery and tweaking it to suit customer’s tastes. And when it comes to the paragon of rolling automotive masterworks, the Ferrari Enzo is arguably King of the Hill. While the Enzo isn’t lacking in either the power or appearance department, that hasn’t stopped Edo from ... More About: Ferrari
Spycam: 2009 Acura TL
2008-05-20 16:33:00 The 2009 Acura TL is still months away from its debut in the fall, but the magic 8ball is already saying “outlook not so good” for the latest Acura to get a redesign based on these recent spyshots. Looking pretty inoffensive from the front, the 2009 TL bears shape and proportions similar to those of ... More About: Spy Shots
Rendered Phat: Scuderia Bizzarrini P538
2008-05-20 16:23:00 Any day with a new Italian supercar is a good day. Today, then, is such a day, brought to you by one of the most stoic names inside or outside the business. Those in the know will recognize the name as belonging to Giotto Bizzarrini, the sportscar guru whose career brought him to the ... More About: Concept Cars , Phat , Scuderia
Spied: BMW M3 Sedan facelift? already?
2008-05-20 15:54:00 When the BMW M3 sedan made its debut, we knew based on its two door counterpart,’s performance that it would be fast. But this is one bit of ground we didn’t anticipate the V8 super-sedan would cover quite so quickly: Barely on the market already, the M3 Sedan is getting a facelift. The revisions, of course, ... More About: Spy Shots , Facelift , Sedans , Saloons
What Would a Production BMW M1 Homage Look Like?
More articles from this author:2008-05-17 18:41:00 When BMW revealed the M1 Homage at the Concorso D?Eleganza Villa D?Este , most World Car Fans have supported the idea of having a production version of the concept. Little later, a image of a supposed M1 prototype appeared, but it has been proven a hoax. That does not lower the chances BMW will ... More About: Sports , Production 1, 2, 3, 4 |
