Archive | April, 2007
2008 Chevrolet Corvette revealed with 436 hp

2008 Chevrolet Corvette revealed with 436 hp

Offering 36 more horsepower than the previous LS2 versions, the new 2008 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 recieves an updated 6.2 liter V8 enigne that produces 430 horsepower. The optional two-mode performance exhaust system allows the Corvette LS3 to increase horsepower 436. The dual-mode exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet valves, which control engine noise during low-load operation, but open for [...]

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to push 500 hp?

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to push 500 hp?

As competition heats up in the performance sporty sedan section, Lexus is getting ready to bring out the IS-F. BMW is already pleasing the crowd with their new 2008 BMW M3, and Audi is hard at work preparing the new Audi R4. With such a strong lineup on the way, Mercedes-Benz is really hoping to push [...]

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The new BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo: A sexier and faster 335i

The new BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo: A sexier and faster 335i

BMW tuner, Alpina, today unleashed their latest creation, the Alpina B3 BiTurbo. Taking the BMW 335i’s already powerful 3.0 liter, twin-turbo, 6-cylinder engine, that develops 300 horsepower, and fitting it with direct injection technology, Alpina gave the car an increase of 60 totaling to 330 horsepower. The B3 Bi-Turbo”s engine has a sporty engine”s willingness [...]

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Mitsubishi releases more on EVO X, plus Galant Fortis for Japan

Mitsubishi releases more on EVO X, plus Galant Fortis for Japan

Mitsubishi today announced that the Lancer will be renamed “GALANT FORTIS” for the Japan domestic market and the Mitsubishi’s rally-inspired, high-performance 4WD sedan will carry the name “LANCER EVOLUTION X.” Galant Fortis is basically the Japanese version of the Lancer so we’re going to focus our attention on the Lancer Evolution X. The new Lancer [...]

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Audi A5 variants on the way: Sportback due in 2009 and convertible in 2008

Note: Photos were taken down by request of AutoBild. Please click through to their site to see the images. Audi is set to double its model count by 2015. “We have 22 vehicles in the lineup already and the other 18 in our heads,” said Michael Dick, Audi”s Product Development Chief. So while Audi is [...]

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GoLoco.org: Look for strangers to carpool with

GoLoco.org: Look for strangers to carpool with

Are you looking for a complete stranger to share your morning rush hour with? How about a wonderful morning conversation with someone you know nothing about? Well GoLoco.org can help you find that perfect stranger to be stuck in traffic with. Okay, maybe we’re being a little too cynical but can you blame us? While it [...]

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Aston Martin to build supercar to take on Ferrari?

Aston Martin to build supercar to take on Ferrari?

So where is Aston Martin headed after Ford’s sale of the company to David Richards, John Sinders, Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co? Well according to CEO, Ulrich Bez, the Aston Martin Rapide is going into production and will add another 1,000 to 2,000 cars to its total of 7,000. But now chairman, David Richards, is [...]

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Report: Next generation Acura NSX to get 23.5 mpg

Report: Next generation Acura NSX to get 23.5 mpg

The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept (pictured above) was supposedly a preview of the design direction Honda was taking for the next generation Acura NSX. But it was reported in February of this year that Honda engineers ripped the whole script and went back to the drawing board since Honda executives weren’t all that pleased with the design. Well [...]

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Top 7 Luxury cars that are most likely to be stolen

Top 7 Luxury cars that are most likely to be stolen

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, every 25.5 seconds, a car is stolen in the US. Car theft is the costliest property crime in America, costing more than $8.6 billion annually. So you must be wondering what is the number 1 most stolen car in the United States? Well it’s Caddy’s big daddy, the Cadillac Escalade [...]

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2008 BMW M3 Coupe Pricing Confirmed: £50,625 gets you 420 hp

2008 BMW M3 Coupe Pricing Confirmed: £50,625 gets you 420 hp

If you live in the UK and are looking forward to getting yourself behind the 4.0 liter V8 420 horsepower engine of the new 2008 BMW M3, you’ll have to cash out a total of £50,625 ($101,285). The BMW M3 Coupe hits dealerships in September of 2007. The new 2008 BMW M3 Coupe has the ability to [...]

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