Accoring to sources over at GTChannel, Nissan”s Autech division has finalized designs on a retractable hardtop convertible 350Z. The car is expected to use the current chassis as a test mule. GTChannel is saying that we could possible see a facelift of 350Z as early as this year’s Tokyo Auto Show in concept form. Sales of [...]
It seems like Hyundai continues to act like they are playing in the big league. In an interview yesterday, product chief development John Krafcik said, “We underestimated demand for the premium trim level on the Veracruz.” The Hyundai Veracruz is the Korean auto makers most expensive vehicle ever starting at $26,306. According to Krafcik, the [...]
Said to be the world’s oldest car, a steam-powered car will be sold in a Pebble Beach, California auction in August. The car, which is in working condition, was built in France in 1884. Even Henry Ford (who would be really sad to see where Ford is headed), the man who is mistaken as the first [...]
Organised by a local Jaguar dealer, Hatfields Shrewsbury, over 200 Jaguar cars gathered at Attingham Park in Shrewsbury on Sunday 24 June to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest parade of Jaguar cars. The parade of Jaguars included current and vintage models from the luxury marque, with classic E-Types and potent new [...]
According to CarMagazine the BMW 1-Series Coupe is set to be revealed on July 1st, which is only 2 weeks away. Well you don’t have to wait that long. The folks over at 1addicts.com have caught shots of the BMW 1-Series totaly undisguised and hanging out with its wang out. Check out more images at [...]
Nothelle, an Audi tuning specialist, has released their new tuning package for the Audi TT. Available for both the coupe and the roadster, the enhancements for the 2.0 liter TFSI and the 3.2 liter V6 provide extra performance for the TT. The 3.2 liter twin-turbo V6 engine produces 520 horsepower and includes a reinforced clutch and a specially adapted gear [...]
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Cadillac’s product chief, John Howell, said today that GM’s luxury-vehicle division is considering hybrids for its entire lineup. In an interview in New York yesterday, Howell said “Pretty much every program I am looking at going forward has got a hybrid as part of it.” While Howell did not mention any time frame for adding [...]
At Porsche’s general staff meeting, Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking expressed his views on the latest media frenzy around the Porsche – Volkswagen relationship. Implying that Porsche will not be taking over Volkswagen, he said Porsche will operate independently of Volkswagen’s decisions. “Volkswagen will remain Volkswagen.” Wiedeking told Porsche employees. Pointing out differences between the two closely [...]
Automotive magazine WindingRoad had a chance to sit down with Hyundai’s VP John Karfcik and company communications man Miles Johnson. When they asked about the upcoming rear-wheel-drive coupe, Karfcik cleared up the rumors that the car will be powered by a V8 engine. Karfick told WindingRoad that the RWD coupe will be powered by a [...]
