Archive | September, 2006
New 2007 Silverado & Sierra Priced Same as Previous Models

New 2007 Silverado & Sierra Priced Same as Previous Models

GM today announced the pricing for the new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra. Both vehicles will have the same pricing as their predecessors with the cab versions of both vehicles starting at $23,605 and the crew cab version starting at $27,000. The pricing includes the standard 4.8 liter V8 engine and a $900 [...]

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Hammond Tells BBC to Air Crash Video – BBC News Coverage of Crash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAl3cRoUmo Just yesterday we heard Richard Hammond was making progress in his recovrey from his major jet car accident. Today Richard Hammond reportedly “begged” BBC to air footage of his 280 mph jet car crash that left him in serious condition. It is feared that the accident may be used as an excuse to take [...]

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BMW 335i Sedan Does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds

BMW 335i Sedan Does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds

No launch event, no press release and no word from the dealers. BMW probably did the quietest vehicle launch in history with the BMW 328i and the BMW 335i sedan. Of course one might wonder why? The answer lies under the hood of the new BMW 335i sedan. The twin-turbo inline-six engine gives the BMW [...]

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New Smart ForTwo Sketches – US Launch Details

New Smart ForTwo Sketches – US Launch Details

DaimlerChrysler’s Smar ForTwo will be a no show for the Paris Motor Show later this month, but will have its own launch event later this year. The Smart ForTwo will be the Smart model that will officially launch the vehicle in the US. DaimlerChrysler has recently unveiled two sketches and is now claiming that the [...]

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Mercedes SUVs to Offer Diesel Option for 2008

Mercedes SUVs to Offer Diesel Option for 2008

Mercedes-Benz today announce that all of its 2008 model year SUVs will be offered with a Bluetec diesel engine in the US, including the M-Class, GL-Class and the R-Class. Mercedes has had some difficulty getting EPA certification and failing to meet emissions standards in some states with its E320 Bluetec, a diesel version of the [...]

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Rinspeed Customizes Porsche Cayman

Rinspeed Customizes Porsche Cayman

Rinspeed today showed off packages it created for the Porsche Cayman which it calls the Rinspeed Imola. The Rinspeed Imola Porsche Cayman has an bright orange color scheme and features new side skirts, low front skirt, rear apron, carbon air intakes, an upgraded exhaust system and five-spoke aluminum wheels. Interior modifications include an F1 steering [...]

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Spy Shots: 2007 Audi TT Roadster Without Disguise

Spy Shots: 2007 Audi TT Roadster Without Disguise

Spy photographer Hans G. Lehmann caught the 2008 Audi TT Roadster driving around in Germany without any disguise. These are the first images of the new Audi TT Roadster in full showroom trim. Audi may be planning to debut it at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.

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Brabus Tunes 2007 Mercedes CL-Class – 730 Horsepower

Brabus Tunes 2007 Mercedes CL-Class – 730 Horsepower

German tuner Brabus decided to go all out when tuning the Mercedes CL-Class that will make even the new and upcoming CL 63 AMG look like a wimp. The Brabus kit for the CL500 gives the car a 6.1 liter engine and the ability to produce 462 horsepower. The CL600 on the other hand, gets [...]

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Video: Lexus LS 460 Automated Parking System Reviewed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q23HpNkM8gs Phil LeBeau of CNBC had the chance to spend some time with the new Lexus LS 460 and test out its Automated Parking System that Lexus will be offering for less than $1,000 as an option. The Automated Parking System seems of the Lexus LS 460 seems to work pretty well. Nonetheless, we really [...]

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Honda Shows Off FCX Concept & Gives Production Timeframe

Honda Shows Off FCX Concept & Gives Production Timeframe

Honda in the past week has been showing off its Honda FCX concept, a fuel cell car Honda unveiled last year. Honda also said that sales of a production version of a fuel cell vehicle based on the FCX concept will begin selling in 2008 in Japan and the US. The Honda FCX concept pushes [...]

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