Buick will expand its international reach following a four-year agreement signed today by General Motors and Shanghai GM to export up to 25,000 of the brand's hot-selling Enclave luxury crossover to China beginning in the second half of 2008. The Enclave is Buick’s first luxury crossover. Known for its elegant design, well-crafted and library-quiet interior, the Enclave has segment-leading fuel economy and space to transport up to eight passengers plus their gear. It is one of (...)
In an interview with Automotive News, John Watts, product planning manager for American Honda's struggling luxury-car division said that Acura is considering new models: "We will look at smaller segments," Watts said at a recent press event here. "There is potential for a coupe like the CL," which was killed after the 2003 model year. A retractable hardtop is also under consideration. "The next three to four years will be important as we develop a clear message. We have separated r&d (...)
By far this is the most idiotic thing seen today: who in the world will consider that a TT Pick-up is a good idea? Well, but idiotic or not, stupid or not, someone actually did it: they made a pick-up from a TT. They needed some help will all the work in the ranch. But this is not an excuse to do such a thing! The genius behind this is a Danish company (yes you heard it right, the idea is coming from a company, not from a 12 years old kid left home alone and forgotten there for a week) (...)
Audi has sold already "11 or 13 units" of its R8 sportscar. That's good. Not so good is that two have already turned up on Ebay. So what you will say? Well the bad thing is that one of seller sought a hefty $241,000. "It annoys me and embarrasses me," Audi of America's executive vice president, Johan de Nysschen de Nysschen says. In extensive discussions before the car went on sale this month, de Nysschen insisted that, for the United States, a price of 115 grand was "the (...)
Mitsubishi will unveil the new Lancer Evolution X at the Tokyo Motor Show. But of course the images and informations about the car couldn't be hidden until then. As a result, the first images started to surface on the internet. The Evo X will be offered in two different versions: the GSR and MR both with a maximum power of 295 hp and 300 lbs-ft. The GSR will be priced around $30.000 and the MR featuring a new dual-clutch sequential gearbox and will be priced a bit higher than the GSR. The (...)
ROUSH Performance continues to pay tribute to Ford's legendary history with the 428R Mustang, a limited edition pony car which follows in the tremendous success of their 427R model introduced last year and which remains in the ROUSH product lineup for the 2008 model year. The ROUSH 428R Mustang will arrive at participating Ford dealerships in October 2007. "We are continuing to honor and celebrate the heritage of the proudest models of Ford racing history – the 427, 428 and 429 (...)
To coincide with the World Series by Renault meeting at France's Magny-Cours racetrack which took place the last weekend, Renault Sport Technologies presented the “World Series by Renault” Clio Renault Sport, a unique celebration of this increasingly popular top-class motor sports event. This exceptional car emphasizes pure performance and motoring passion, combining highly distinctive looks with true sports performance, largely thanks to a new gearbox staging, which will be appearing across (...)
Munich´s Anna Scharl this years` Oktoberfest´s Playmate was given the full treatment by Loder1899. The design team chauffeured the 22 year old to her photo shooting in the Bavarian Alps in their exclusively customize Ford S-Max, she was so impressed she asked for a ride to the Oktoberfest in it! Sexy, sleek and fast, not really the words that come to mind when describing the family car. Ford’s crossover the S-Max revamps the MPV market. The seven seater S-Max with its excellent body (...)
Ferrari will unveil at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show a 2+2 coupe-convertible model with a folding roof. Called F430 GT California, the new model will be priced at around 130000 euro, the new Ferrari will compete with cars like Aston Martin V8 Vantage. For sure the model that the Italian maker is preparing for the Detroit Auto Show will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint much faster compared with the time needed to say it's name, but the most important thing about the F430 GT California 2+2 CC it is (...)
How much are you willing to pay to a drive? And how fast do you wish a taxi driver to drive when you are in a hurry? How about 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds? A Lamborghini Murcielago taxi Cab sounds amazing, is true that very expensive in the same time, but i guess that it's all worth it. To get allways in time and arriving at the destination in a car where the doors lift up, it worths all the pennies i would say! And if that car has a power of 633 hp and makes the 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 (...)
Drag-racing star John Force was seriously injured after he had an accident with Funny Car rival Kenny Bernstein at the 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, on Sunday, September 23, 2007. He was transported to the hospital with two broken legs and an injured hand. The wreck occurred just after the two cars crossed the finish line in the second round of eliminations. "John's chassis broke in half and the engine and front two wheels were over in (...)
Volkswagen revealed in an interview at the Frankfurt Motor Show that in the near future all the models will get a hybrid version. Volkswagen will offer all its upcoming models with either full or partial hybrid engine options. Also a range a ultra-efficient BlueMotion diesels models is going to be offered. The company is also considering a fully electric engine for its new small cars based on the Up! minicar concept. Volkswagen's product development Chief Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that (...)
Audi has announced that the launch of its three new crossover is going to be delayed. The Q5 along with diesel and hybrid variants of the larger Q7 are going to be released in early 2009. By delaying the introductions, Audi can label the vehicles 2010 models. They had been scheduled to debut in the third quarter of next year. "The decision is also related to maintaining higher residuals and added marketing opportunities — we could use the Detroit auto show to market them," says de (...)
According to Autoblog.it, the next Ferrari won’t be a coupe and for sure won’t be called Dino. A prototype was caught testing in Nurburgring. It will be powered by a rear V8 engine.
Porsche is offering the Powerkit, a genuine factory-fitted tuning package offered only on the Carrera S that will lifts power from 350bhp to 376bhp. The 911 Carrera S offers a total power output of 350 hp as standard. From the moment the key is turned, the flat-six engine will set your heartbeat racing. You can also raise the pulse-rate higher with this exclusive engine conversion. Offering a maximum output of 376 hp, the results are 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and 200 km/h (124 mph) (...)
It seems that the A5 is not the only one o get a S-version, A4 will also get one. Proof? Autoblog.nl caught the upcoming S4 testing. The S4 will be powered by a 4.2 liter FSI V8 engine, but for sure the output will be bigger than the A4's 340 hp. The engine will be matted with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 0 to 60 mph sprint will be made in less than 5 seconds and the top speed will be electronically limited to 155 (...)
A competitive car with a racing destiny, through the Racing Division the Grande Punto Abarth S2000 is taking part in the Italian Rally Championship 2007, driven by Giandomenico Basso, with co-driver Mitia Dotta. It is also taking part in the IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge) with Anton Alen, Andrea Navarra and Umberto Scandola behind the wheel. Fitted with a normally aspirated 2000 cc engine (270 hp) and 4-wheel drive, the new Grande Punto Abarth S2000 is the successor to the car (...)
It seems that this was the BMW M3 week-end. After we showed you a video against the Audi RS4 yesterday, today you will see the M3 racing against the Porsche 997 GT3, a "little" test Auto Motor Und Sport did. Enjoy!
At the annual police conference in Stockholm at the end of September, Volvo Special Vehicles is unveiling the all-new generation of the Volvo V70 in "police uniform" for the Swedish police. The police version is a considerably modified standard car with features such as a reinforced and specially adapted chassis, brakes and wheels, an enhanced electrical system and an ergonomic working environment for the Swedish police. All so as to handle the demanding operating conditions to which the (...)
Lotus Cars releases its latest limited edition this month - the exciting ‘Club Racer' a visually distinctive version of the Exige S. The Club Racer represents a real value proposition, benefiting from standard upgrades as well as featuring a number of unique additions, for a recommended retail price of £39,950. The prominent use of the track logo on the Club Racer pays homage to its racing heritage and passion so fundamental to the Lotus marque. The Cub Racer features a sky-blue and black (...)
I have graduated in 2005 the Faculty of Computer Science, so the computer is my first and biggest love, cars will be the second one, but with this all day involving in news and every thing... you can never know!
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