Archive | January, 2009
Fiat 500 C convertible coming to Geneva in March

Fiat 500 C convertible coming to Geneva in March

Fiat is set to launch a convertible version of the much-loved 500 at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Fiat 500 C will go on sale shortly after being unveiled in Geneva just in time to drop the top for the summer season. The 500 C will be a 4-seater, soft-top convertible which folds into [...]

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British Fabrio announces GTS350 Supercharged Track Day Car

British Fabrio announces GTS350 Supercharged Track Day Car

Fabrio Sports Car has announced their 2009 Track Day Car which will have a limited production of 25 units. The track going car is based on the GT350 Supercharged model with an intercooler and upgraded injectors pumping out 350-hp while weighing in at 956kg (2,103 pounds) – that’s a 366-hp power to weight ratio. The [...]

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Video: Fast & Furious Trailer No.2

Video: Fast & Furious Trailer No.2

We first saw the trailer to the fourth installment to The Fast and The Furious in August of last year. Universal has now released a second trailer of the Fast & Furious, giving us a better feel for the plot of the movie. Paul Walker and Dominic Toretto are back after Walker is released from prison [...]

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Video: 2010 Ford Taurus in Action

Video: 2010 Ford Taurus in Action

You’ve seen the press shots and you’ve seen the live shots from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show – but now its time to see the new 2010 Ford Taurus in action. Check out the new 2010 Taurus video we just uploaded after the jump. Pricing for the 2010 Ford Taurus starts at $25,995. The new [...]

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2,200 Toyota managers pitch in by buying Toyota vehicles

2,200 Toyota managers pitch in by buying Toyota vehicles

A group of mid-level Toyota manager has decided to help out the Japanese automaker by buying the company’s cars in an effort to help it withstand the economic crisis. A total of 2,200 managers made the decision last month to buy the new vehicles that fit their personal capacity by the end of March. A [...]

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Former mayor who hated BMW drivers dies in high-speed crash while racing a BMW

Former mayor who hated BMW drivers dies in high-speed crash while racing a BMW

Robert Cartwright, a 50-year old former mayor, had always complained that BMW and Mercedes-Benz drivers were arrogant in their driving style. According to the Telegraph, Cartwright recently passed away in a tragic high-speed crash while racing a BMW. Cartwright was on his way back from meeting his fiance, Josephine Gibb, who said that he always had [...]

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On and off again: Suzuki Kizashi 3 future still being decided

On and off again: Suzuki Kizashi 3 future still being decided

Earlier this month it was reported by Japanese media that the production version of the Suzuki Kizashi 3 had been shelved. Following that, a spokesman for American Suzuki said that the reports were false and that the production Kizashi will be coming to the 2009 New York Auto Show. Well, hold on a second – [...]

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Obamamobile: New Cadillac Presidential Limousine Unveiled

Obamamobile: New Cadillac Presidential Limousine Unveiled

Next week millions will tune into to watch the inauguration of a new president of the United States. Of course us being car junkies we won’t be covering the inauguration but the auto industry will play a part in the historic moment of Barack Obama’s first day as President. The all-new Presidential Limousine has been [...]

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Top 10 2009 Detroit Auto Show Concept Debuts

Top 10 2009 Detroit Auto Show Concept Debuts

After releasing our Top 10 2009 Detroit Auto Show Production Debuts – we thought it was only right to bring you Top 10 concepts that made their debut in Motown. Some of the concepts will never see the light of day – others may be on the road within 2 to 3 years. The list [...]

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Tesla to provide Daimler with electric-powertrains for Smart ForTwo

Tesla to provide Daimler with electric-powertrains for Smart ForTwo

Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk told reporters at a Society of Automotive Analysts meeting that his company is working with Daimler AG to create an electric Smart ForTwo. Musk said that Tesla has a contract with Daimler to produce electric powertrains for 1,000 Smarts, which could later result in tens of thousands of additional vehicles. [...]

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