Archive for November, 2008

Closing off the month of November it’s time for our ‘This Week in Photos’ post. This week check out photos of the new 2010 Porsche Panamera, 2010 Mazda3 5-door, 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible, GM HydroGen4 Concept, edo competition Ferrari FXX, Zwickenpflug BMW M3 Coupe, and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
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Buzz Garage: Nissan 370Z

Posted: Nov 30, 2008
Filed under: Buzz Garage, Nissan
Buzz Garage: Nissan 370Z

The new 2009 Nissan 370Z is faster, lighter, more powerful and every bit better than its predecessor – the Nissan 350Z. Unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show, the 2009 Nissan 370Z is the first full redesign of the Nissan ‘Z’ lineup since its introduction in 2003.
Power for the new 370Z will come from a [...]

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2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Revealed

•  2009 MINI Convertible: More colors, features and premium materials.
•  MINI Cooper Convertible: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 118-hp.
•  MINI Cooper S Convertible: 1.6L twin-turbocharged, 175-hp.
•  Orders being taken now.

The new 2009 MINI Convertible has been unveiled prior to its 2009 Detroit Auto Show Debut. Orders are being taken now with prices starting at $24,550 for the 2009 MINI [...]

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Video: VW Concept Pickup stars in Baywatch ripoff, shows that concepts can save people to

Remember the Volkswagen Concept Pickup that was revealed in September? Yes, it’s the awkward looking concept that hints at a high-volume production European vehicle set to hit markets late next year.
Volkswagen has released a promo for the Concept Pickup showing its capabilities Baywatch style. After watching the promo, we’re left wondering whether the production Volkswagen [...]

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Nissan dealers to takeover abandoned Detroit display, Nissan to attend Chicago

Nissan announced earlier this week that it will be yanking its display at the 2009 Detroit and Chicago Auto Shows to save money due to a sluggish automotive market. Well, Nissan dealers in metro-Detroit are taking matters into their own hands and have decided to takeover the Nissan and Infiniti display at the 2009 Detroit [...]

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Usain Bolt drives the Ferrari F430 Spider

Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world and 100 and 200mm Olympic Champion at Beijing 2008, fulfilled his dream of driving a Ferrari F430 Spider at Monte Carlo on the Formula One city circuit. It may be time to purchase yourself a very fast car Bolt.
Bolt is attending Monaco for the World Athletics Gala, [...]

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Marangoni M430: An Alfa Romeo Mi.To inspired by a Ferrari F430

The Essen Motor Show in Germany is underway and Marangoni has just revealed its latest creation called the Marangoni M430. The car is based on the new Alfa Romeo Mi.To and is inspired by the Ferrari F430. You’re hardly going to forget the Marangoni in a hurry with its striking gullwing doors, red tires that [...]

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It’s been rumored for some time now but according to AutoWeek, which is a pretty reliable source, BMW will drop the use of high-revving, naturally aspirated engine in its ‘M’ high-performance cars to turbocharged direct-injection units as early as next year.
According to high-ranking BMW sources, the future of the 4.0L V8 and the 5.0L V10 [...]

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First Drive: 2009 MINI E, driving no.149 out of 500

By: Omar Rana – Editor in Chief.
At the 2008 LA Auto Show, BMW let me have a shot at driving its latest creation – the 2009 MINI Cooper E. I had the chance to spend a half hour with the battery-powered MINI E in downtown LA before I had to return it to BMW. But before [...]

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Drivers-Republic’s DR TV now on eGMCarTech

Chris Harris, one of the most popular UK motoring journalists and former Road Test Editor at AutoCar magazine, has now joined the team of Drivers-Republic. To make it short and sweet so you can get back to your families on this wonderful Thanksgiving day – you will be able to get a dosage of Drivers-Republic’s [...]

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