Thursday, January 15, 2009

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BMW X5 Celebrates 10 Years of Success
The BMW X5 basically created the Sport Activity Vehicle segment when it was introduced in 1999. Now ten years old, the vehicle has only gotten better over time.
01.15.2009 10:40 PM ... view
All-New Lincoln MKT Pricing to Start at $44,995
Prices for the 2010 Lincoln MKT have been announced. It will cost prospective buyers a minimum of $44,995 to get their hands on this crossover baby.
01.15.2009 10:10 PM ... view
Alfa Romeo MiTo RIAR Limited Edition Announced
Alfa Romero will build a special limited edition MiTo to celebrate RIAR's (Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo) 46th year as an Alfa Romero owners club.
01.15.2009 9:40 PM ... view
First 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 & 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Put Up for Auction
Ford will be auctioning off a 2010 Shelby GT500, a 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor and a Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction this weekend.
01.15.2009 8:45 PM ... view
Open-Top Fiat 500 C Headed for Geneva
Fiat's adorable 500 coupe gets a convertible sibling, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and go on sale in Europe shortly thereafter.
01.15.2009 7:46 PM ... view
Meet the 2009 Farbio Track Day Car, which starts at 350 brake horsepower, but can output as much as 450 bhp!
01.15.2009 7:16 PM ... view
Nose changes to take longer in 2009
A side-effect of the new aerodynamic regulations in 2009 will be the slowing-down of pitstops, according to McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa.
01.15.2009 6:46 PM ... view
Rumors: Jaguar Supercar On the Way?
Could Jaguar be going after the Audi R8? A new report suggest exactly that. It says a mid-engined super cat is being readied for public viewing by as early as January 2010.
01.15.2009 6:16 PM ... view
All Carbon-Fiber Lotus Elise is One-of-a-Kind
TW Auto Limited of Hong Kong took six months to make all-carbon fiber version of 2002 Type 72 JPS Lotus Elise for customer Jimmy Wong, achieving a weight reduction between 66 and 88 pounds on the already feather-light Elise.
01.15.2009 5:46 PM ... view
Mercedes AMG Boss: The horsepower wars are over
Mercedes' performance divisions says it will focus on weight reduction and engine optimization to boost performance. Volker Mornhinweg, head of AMG, also hints that AMG will look to produce a coupe version of the upcoming A Class.
01.15.2009 5:16 PM ... view
Detroit Auto Show 2009 Video Highlights
Now that the press preview for Detroit's 2009 North American International Auto Show is over, here is a quick video recap of the show's highlights and biggest introductions.
01.15.2009 4:46 PM ... view
Brabus has long been associated with outrageously powerful Mercedes-Benz vehicles. As part of this association the company has presented what it calls the Widestar tuning kit for the facelifted ML-Class range.
01.15.2009 4:16 PM ... view
Hyundai Tucson Spied Winter Testing
New Hyundai Tucson styling is more crossover than SUV. The new Tucson will likely come with a new 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder powerplant from Hyundai featuring about 200 hp. A hybrid version is also expected later on but not at launch.
01.15.2009 3:46 PM ... view
Hamann BMW X6 TYCOON Revealed
Hamann Motorsport, a German tuner, has released their BMW X6 Tycoon. Offering significant power increases across the entire line, the exciting Tycoon also gets an impressive new body.
01.15.2009 3:16 PM ... view
Toyota Reveals 2009 F1 Car Online with Promotional Video
Toyota launched its 2009 contender online on Thursday, revealing the goal to finally win a grand prix and scotching rumours this might be the Japanese marque's last season in formula one.
01.15.2009 2:46 PM ... view
GM Raising Cash with Barrett-Jackson Auction sale
General Motors is selling 200 classics and collectibles at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some of the cars up for sale include a one-off Buick Blackhawk, a white Cadillac DeVille Popemobile, and the Pontiac GTO from XXX.
01.15.2009 2:16 PM ... view
Chrysler Axes the PT Cruiser
PT Cruiser is the seventh model since 2007 to be discontinued by Chrysler. Sales for the retro-styled Cruiser were down to 50,910 units in 2008 from a high of 144,717 back in 2001.
01.15.2009 1:46 PM ... view
GM, Ford, Chrysler Withdraw from Tokyo Motor Show
Ford, GM and Chrysler won't be participating in the Tokyo motor show this year due to the crisis in the industry. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association is debating whether or not to hold the show this year due to the lack of participation.
01.15.2009 1:16 PM ... view
Porsche 2009 Boxster and Cayman Pricing Announced (US)
Porsche of North America has announced prices for US-bound Boxster and Cayman models. The cheapest Boxster starts at $46,600 while the most reasonably-priced Cayman has a price tag of $50,300.
01.15.2009 12:46 PM ... view
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