Archive | May, 2006

Armored Maybach 62

Rijck, a Swiss comapny, has made an armored Maybach 62, which is considered the most secure luxury sedan in the world. While one might think that all that added weight might slow the car down or compromise the performance, Rijck has worked with the makers of Maybach to reinforce\ the original air suspension as well [...]

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Mitsubishi “i” – with iPod Nano Slot

Mitsubishi today launched a play edition of its Mitsubishi “i”. The Mitsubishi “i” has a iPod Nano slot into which you can easily slide in your iPod Nano and browse through your music from the 7 inch touch screen Navigation. The car comes in two colors just like your iPod Nano, black and white and [...]

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Bye Bye Honda Insight

Honda has decided to kill their once popular hybrid, the Insight. Selling only 320 in the first four months of 2006, as compared to Toyota’s 30,357 Prius sales, Honda has decided to develop a totally brand new hybrid for a future release. Honda is looking to produce a care that will cost less than the [...]

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Spy Shot of the 2008 Mercedes CL-Class

Here is a back spy shot of the 2008 Mercedes CL-Class that’s due out next year. This is the most we’ve see of the 2008 Mercedes CL-Class in a spy shot. The new model is the first major update to the CL since the release of its 2000 model. Source: Leftlane News

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2007 Audi S6 – Does the M5 Need to Watch Out?

Going on sale in October, the 2007 Audi S6 has a lot of power, but is it enough to give the BMW M5 a little scare? Well at 435 horse power, a torque of 398 lb-ft, weighing nearly 4400 pounds and pushing 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, you just might think it has what it takes. [...]

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Jaguar XK Coupe – 10 Years in the Making

Jaguar took 10 years to change the design of its popular XK coupe. Finally, Jaguar is hoping that its new coupe/convertible Jaguar XK will give a big boost in sales. The new Jaguar XK coupe has a completely aluminum alloy body. While it still has a V8 engine it still gets from 0-60 in less [...]

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