Archive | March, 2007

Video: Ford’s new “Proof” Commerical

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRXqChHjRs We could take Ford’s new commercial the wrong way and say “Ford still has a lot of proving to do, and they admit it,” but that would be mean. Infact we are pretty impressed by the new “Proof” commercial that shows Ford’s current best selling models including the Mustang, Ford F-150, EDGE, Fusion, Taurus [...]

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Maserati launches GranTurismo site

Maserati launches GranTurismo site

The Maserati GranTurismo is one our favorite new cars unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Now you can experience and learn about the new Maserati GranTurismo in ever way possible at the newly launched site over at http://www.granturismoisback.com/ (you’ll have to register). The Maserati GranTurismo will have a 4.2 liter V8 engine, delivering 405 horsepower giving [...]

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Porsche taking out $46.67 Billion loan to take over Volkswagen

Porsche taking out $46.67 Billion loan to take over Volkswagen

According to the banks involved, Porsche is trying to take out $46.67 billion to finance its bid to take over Volkswagen, the largest German auto maker. Just three days ago, Porsche announced that it is raising its stake above 30 percent. Porsche has previously denied any interest in taking over Volkswagen but made sure that it played a [...]

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Sirius and Chrysler teaming up for TV in the backseat

Sirius and Chrysler teaming up for TV in the backseat

Sirius Satellite Radio and Chrysler announced today that they will offer a backseat television service in DaimlerChrysler cars and minivans later this year. Starting in the 2008 model years of Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler, Sirius will offer three live child-themed TV channels, including Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.

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No bonuses for GM executives

No bonuses for GM executives

For the second year in a row, General Motor’s top executives will not be getting cash bonuses despite its strong performance in 2006. The New York Times reports that top executives including CEO Rick Wagoner and Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, will not be getting their huge cash bonuses for the second consecutive year.

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Video: First commercial for the Audi R8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeyfwSC1ZkE Yesterday Audi announced pricing for the new Audi R8 and today they launched the first commercial for the 420 horsepower beast. The commercial covers 70 years of Audi motor racing in about 60 seconds and was filed over the course of six days in Mexica with a total of 1,50 extras and crew of [...]

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Spy Shots: Ford Iosis X off-road testing

Spy Shots: Ford Iosis X off-road testing

Remember this Ford Iosis X Concept that was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September of 2006? Well here is proof that Ford is hard at working developing a production version of the SUV. Yet to have an official name, the Ford Iosis production SUV was caught doing off-road cold-weather testing.

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Photo Rendering: The back of the BMW X6

Note: Photos were taken down by request of AutoBild. Please click through to their site to see the images. Last week we brought you the BMW X6 photo rendering by AutoBild, but only showed the front. Today we bring you a rendering of the back of the BMW X6. AutoBild reports that the BMW X6 [...]

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New York Auto Show: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

New York Auto Show: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

We brought you shots of the new CL 65 AMG earlier this week. But today DaimlerChrysler officially announced the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, which will be on display at the New York Auto Show. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 biturbo engine that produces 612 horsepower. The car has [...]

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2008 Audi R8 Pricing announced

2008 Audi R8 Pricing announced

Audi today announced the pricing for the much anticipated 2008 Audi R8 sports car. The Audi R8 with a six-speed R tronic automatic gearbox will have a MSRP of $118,000 while the six-speed manual transmission will start at $109,000. The Audi R8 has only one optional package called the Convenience Package which includes Audi parking system [...]

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